Very nice cocktails and great bartenders. Seating is comfy when available.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Hudgens
We've been here for cocktails many times. We bring our friends here when they're visiting from out of town, and they've all been impressed. We love to sit on the patio and people-watch. We visited yesterday and the server was very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Victor H
I was told this was the place to come for great drinks and great atmosphere. They did not disappoint at all. Will definitely recommend anyone who would listen to come here. Thanks for a great time guys!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martin Martinez
Service and food were good, but was also a victim of over charging. Even after signing a corrected receipt they still charged me way over. Have contacted them several times and was told the managers were looking at it and would contact me. Never happened. I question their honesty, or ability to run a proper establishment. Keep vigilant, there are crooks everywhere.
V Fry
Great drinks! Top tier. Best old fashion we've had in TX (so far ?). Be ready to flatten the
Atmosphere: 5
Kristen H.
Amazing ambiance, great drinks and bar nibbles, live music, good service - my favorite place in San Antonio
Lali Sanchez
I so love this place has the bar hopping feeling like in Ireland! ☺️✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benjamin N.
Stern was once a quiet spot for in-the-know people who wanted a well made drink and good conversation in a great bar. Now, it's packed in on weekends and the room is quite loud. The hotel needs to institute a time policy on seating, as most people now just come here for one drink and then take up space. If you cannot afford a $25 cocktail, this is not the place for you. Don't take up space for 75 minutes on one round. Service also used to be better. For the accolades that Emma has, this bar should have the same service standard as a Four Seasons or Ritz. The bar and servers always seem to run extremely slow, as in 20+ mins for a classic martini. On top of that, the friendly-factor with the servers is lacking, especially at a place where it's easy to spend $200+ on a few rounds of drinks. Overall, Emma's success has made them a bit lazier instead of sharper. I hope they can fix this. On a side note, the room already needs to have their soft furniture refurbished. It's looking tattered and worn.
Daniel Sevilla
Beautiful place in the Pearl!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Renée M.
Was playing tour guide for some family members who came to visit and today was Foodie Tour Day in SA! We had just finished taking them to the Shops at La Cantera and The Medical Center Campus so The Pearl was our next stop. We showed them the area, the Food Hall and the Riverwalk area behind The Pearl. One of our stops was the Hotel Emma and of course we had to get a drink!! It's been awhile since I've been here and the interior decor has been updated and swanky. I love the throwback feel of the place that's kept the character of the building with modern touches. There's lots of open seating and small nooks with the leather seats and sturdy tables to lay your drink. Lots of servers ready to take your order. We ended up in the bar and ordered a couple of Carajillos, a Bloody Mary and a non-alcoholic cocktail. The bartender said that Carajillos were one of the most requested drinks. We had dinner plans so we didn't want to get sloshed nor burnt out since it was the mid-afternoon. Our bartender was personable and we chatted about the Bay Area and his fond memories. This place kinda reminded me of some bars in San Francisco esp. ones that are in a revitalized area where they keep the character of the area, ie Speakeasys, Gold Rush or industrial. We decided to sit for a bit to enjoy our drinks before our next excursion. Funny that it was a Friday and it wasn't too crowded both at the mall and at The Pearl?? The bartender said it usually picks up by the evening. Next time, I'd like to try one of their signature cocktails and I could sit and enjoy the vibe.
Every time I come here the ambiance is so good, so soothing, like a ski lodge. Excellent drinks and service in a sumptuous setting what more could you ask for?
David M.
Best spot in the Pearl! great cocktails and beers. The location simply can;t be beat. The vibe is retro with a huge nod to midcentury. Can't wait to get back some day. waitress was subperb. A definite highlight of our trip.
Brandon Emery
Great cocktails in an unique
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Taylor
Great drinks & food unique moody atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board
Maciej Butrym
Elegant bar with great drinks. I don’t know if they have a dress code, but I wouldn’t go in there in shorts.
Very nice cocktails and great bartenders. Seating is comfy when available.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've been here for cocktails many times. We bring our friends here when they're visiting from out of town, and they've all been impressed. We love to sit on the patio and people-watch. We visited yesterday and the server was very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I was told this was the place to come for great drinks and great atmosphere. They did not disappoint at all. Will definitely recommend anyone who would listen to come here. Thanks for a great time guys!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service and food were good, but was also a victim of over charging. Even after signing a corrected receipt they still charged me way over. Have contacted them several times and was told the managers were looking at it and would contact me. Never happened. I question their honesty, or ability to run a proper establishment. Keep vigilant, there are crooks everywhere.
Great drinks! Top tier. Best old fashion we've had in TX (so far ?). Be ready to flatten the
Atmosphere: 5
Amazing ambiance, great drinks and bar nibbles, live music, good service - my favorite place in San Antonio
I so love this place has the bar hopping feeling like in Ireland! ☺️✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stern was once a quiet spot for in-the-know people who wanted a well made drink and good conversation in a great bar. Now, it's packed in on weekends and the room is quite loud. The hotel needs to institute a time policy on seating, as most people now just come here for one drink and then take up space. If you cannot afford a $25 cocktail, this is not the place for you. Don't take up space for 75 minutes on one round. Service also used to be better. For the accolades that Emma has, this bar should have the same service standard as a Four Seasons or Ritz. The bar and servers always seem to run extremely slow, as in 20+ mins for a classic martini. On top of that, the friendly-factor with the servers is lacking, especially at a place where it's easy to spend $200+ on a few rounds of drinks. Overall, Emma's success has made them a bit lazier instead of sharper. I hope they can fix this. On a side note, the room already needs to have their soft furniture refurbished. It's looking tattered and worn.
Beautiful place in the Pearl!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was playing tour guide for some family members who came to visit and today was Foodie Tour Day in SA! We had just finished taking them to the Shops at La Cantera and The Medical Center Campus so The Pearl was our next stop. We showed them the area, the Food Hall and the Riverwalk area behind The Pearl. One of our stops was the Hotel Emma and of course we had to get a drink!! It's been awhile since I've been here and the interior decor has been updated and swanky. I love the throwback feel of the place that's kept the character of the building with modern touches. There's lots of open seating and small nooks with the leather seats and sturdy tables to lay your drink. Lots of servers ready to take your order. We ended up in the bar and ordered a couple of Carajillos, a Bloody Mary and a non-alcoholic cocktail. The bartender said that Carajillos were one of the most requested drinks. We had dinner plans so we didn't want to get sloshed nor burnt out since it was the mid-afternoon. Our bartender was personable and we chatted about the Bay Area and his fond memories. This place kinda reminded me of some bars in San Francisco esp. ones that are in a revitalized area where they keep the character of the area, ie Speakeasys, Gold Rush or industrial. We decided to sit for a bit to enjoy our drinks before our next excursion. Funny that it was a Friday and it wasn't too crowded both at the mall and at The Pearl?? The bartender said it usually picks up by the evening. Next time, I'd like to try one of their signature cocktails and I could sit and enjoy the vibe.
Restaurantji Recommends
Every time I come here the ambiance is so good, so soothing, like a ski lodge. Excellent drinks and service in a sumptuous setting what more could you ask for?
Best spot in the Pearl! great cocktails and beers. The location simply can;t be beat. The vibe is retro with a huge nod to midcentury. Can't wait to get back some day. waitress was subperb. A definite highlight of our trip.
Great cocktails in an unique
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great drinks & food unique moody atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board
Elegant bar with great drinks. I don’t know if they have a dress code, but I wouldn’t go in there in shorts.