Coming together for good food at your favorite place… it’s an American tradition. Hotel Emma embraces the tradition at Supper, where Chef John Brand’s approach is straightforward and creative, guided by flavor, what’s in season, and what feels good in the center of a table shared by friends.
John is a true representative of that uniquely American class of chef – self-taught, working his way up from teenaged dishwasher to nationally-recognized chef. John’s twenty-five years of impressive stints include The Little Nell in Aspen, The Broadmoor and Keswick Hall.
To guide Hotel Emma’s raison d'etre:
a great hotel and cultural/culinary center of the city — the place with the best restaurant, the best martini, where we celebrate, make deals, and show off what we love most about San Antonio.
Grapefruit Salad with Oranges, Cantaloupe, Pineapple and Grapes...6
Granola and Dulce de Leche Yogurt with Apples, Pear and Toasted Coconut...9
Carrot and Ginger Lemonade...5
Green Juice of Cucumber, Celery, Honeydew Melon and Kale...8
Millionaire’s Bacon...6
Smoked Bacon...6
Pork Breakfast Sausage with Blueberry and Sorghum...6
Crispy and Cracked Yukon Potatoes with Caramelized Onion Cream...5
Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon with Fried Capers...6
Griddled Ham Sandwich with Scrambled Egg and Cheese on Toasted Croissant...13
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Quinoa, Apples, Blackberries and Granola...10
Strawberry Shortcake French Toast with Whipped Cream and Graham Streusel...11
Buttermilk Pancakes with Lemon Curd, Raspberries, Ricotta Cheese and Pine Nuts...11
Simple Breakfast of Three Eggs with Bacon, Sourdough Toast, Jam and Butter...13
Simple French Omelette with Mature White Cheddar and Salad Greens...12
Green Chorizo Scotch Egg with Sprouts, Jalapeño Corn Bread and Tomato Provencal...12
Poached Egg and Smashed Avocado with on Grain Toast with Spicy Pepita Crunch...12
Jalapeño Sausage and Cheese Kolache...5
Cranberry and Orange Bread...4
Ricotta Beignets with Strawberry Preserves...9
Frosted Brioche Cinnamon Bun...5
Toasted Bagel with Cream Cheese Spread...5
Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Tomatillo, Apples, Burnt Seed and Huancaina Sauce...15
Blistered Green Beans with Radish, Sunchokes and Deviled Egg Remoulade...10
Country Pork Terrine with Pistachio, Mustard, Gherkins, Olives and Toast...11
Crispy Cauliflower and Sprouts with Caramel Popcorn, Chili Honey and Muzquiz Nuts...12
Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup with Vegetables...9
Gem Lettuce Salad with Lemon, Parmesan, Pickles and Green Goddess Dressing...11
Five Grain Bowl with Spinach, Sumac, Beets, Hummus, Olive Salad and Cilantro Zhoug...13
Warm Asparagus and Arugula Salad with Tomato, Shallots and Miso Dressing...11
Add Avocado or Fried Egg to an item above...3
Add Salmon Fillet, Chicken or Shrimp to an item above...7
Griddled Turkey Breast Sandwich with Provolone, Tomato, Kale and Sunflower Seed Pesto...13
Beef Patty Melt on Rye with Caramelized Onion, Gruyère, Mustard Aioli and Pickles...15
Chicken Salad on Croissant with Cashews, Golden Raisins and Iceberg Lettuce...13
Smoked Salmon Sandwich on a Bagel with Goat Cheese, Burgundy Cabbage and Capers...13
Steelhead Trout with Braised Cannellini Beans, Arugula, Sesame and Pepitas...18
Simple French Omelette with Mature White Cheddar and Salad Greens...12
Roasted Chicken with Spinach Crepe, Mushrooms, Sun Dried Tomato and Manchego Cheese...17
Salt and Vinegar Brussel Sprouts...12
Blistered Green Beans and Radish, Sunchokes and Deviled Egg Remoulade...10
Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Tomatillo, Apples, Burnt Seed and Huancaina Sauce...15
Country Pork Terrine with Pistachio, Mustard, Gherkins, Olives and Toast...11
Crispy Cauliflower and Sprouts with Caramel Popcorn, Chili Honey and Muzquiz Nuts...12
Smoked Salmon and Caviar with Goat Cheese, Burgundy Cabbage, Pickled Cauliflower and Fried Capers...15
Coconut and Cauliflower Soup with Tumeric and Crispy Quinoa...11
Artisan Leaf Lettuce Salad with Jicama, Cucumber, Radish, Hibiscus and Lime...11
Warm Spinach Salad with Brie, Pecans and Sherry Vinaigrette...12
Warm Asparagus and Arugula Salad with Tomato, Shallots and Miso Dressing...11
Gem Lettuce Salad with Lemon, Parmesan, Pickles and Green Goddess Dressing...11
Red Beet Salad with Mature Cheddar, Beet Jam, Walnuts and Mustard Dressing...13
Whole Grilled Bronzino with Olive Niçoise Salad, Haricot Verts, Roasted Tomatoes Artichokes and Creamy Dill Rice...35
Maitake Mushroom and Onion Risotto with Crimini, Shiitake, and Sunny Side Up Egg...23
Roasted Chicken with Spinach Crepe, Mushrooms, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Manchego...25
Grilled Beef Ribeye with Spinach, Fingerling Potatoes and Tomato Chimichurri...47
Steelhead Trout with Braised Cannelini Beans, Arugula, Sesame and Pepitas...32
Country Fried and Smoked Quail with Mashed Potatoes and Pickled Corn Relish...27
Cheese Plate with Triple Cream Brie, Dapper Dairy Goat Cheese, White Chocolate Honeycomb, Baguette and Preserves...10
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Banana Curd and Toffee Sauce...10
Chocolate Cake with Poached Cherries, Vanilla Gelato, Amaretto Whipped Cream and Candied Almonds...10
Gala Apple Cheddar Tart Dulce de Leche Ice Cream, Cheddar Crisp and Thyme...10
Merit Martini Merit Coffee Espresso, Coffee Liqueur, Vodka...10
Housemade Irish Cream Irish Whiskey, Crème de Cacao, Walnut Bitters, Cocoa Powder...10
Local Ranch Beef Burger with Gruyere, Caramelized Onion, Mustard Aioli, Lettuce and Pickles 15
Grilled Turkey on Grain Toast Provolone, Tomato, Kale and Sunflower Seed Pesto...13
Hummus and Vegetable Bowl with Radishes, Celery, Carrots, Pickles, Chile Pepita Crunch...10
Smoked Salmon and Caviar with Goat Cheese, Burgundy Cabbage, Cauliflower, Crispy Capers...15
Crispy Cauliflower and Brussels with Caramel Popcorn, Chili Garlic Honey and Muzquiz Peanuts...12
Salami and Brie Cheese Plate with Sharp White Cheddar, Prosciutto, Fruits, Nuts and Crackers...25
French Fries with Beef Short Rib with Cheddar Cheese, Green Onions and Aioli... 18
Country Pork Terrine with Pistachios, Mustard, Gherkins, Olives and Ciabatta...11
Blistered Green Beans and Radish, Sunchokes and Deviled Egg Remoulade...10
Country Pork Terrine with Pistachio, Mustard, Gherkins, Olives and Toast...11
Crispy Cauliflower and Sprouts with Caramel Popcorn, Chili Honey and Muzquiz Nuts...12
Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup with Vegetables...9
Grapefruit Salad, Cantaloupe, Pineapple and Grapes...6
Millionaire’s Bacon...6
Smoked Bacon...6
Crispy and Cracked Yukon Potatoes with Caramelized Onion Cream...5
Granola and Dulce de Leche Yogurt with Apples, Pear and Toasted Coconut...9
Cinnamon and Ricotta Beignets...9
Jalapeño Sausage and Cheese Kolache...5
Blueberry Muffin with Almond Streusel...4
Cranberry and Orange Bread...4
Smoked Ham and Scrambled Eggs with Chives and Cheese on Toast...13
Smashed Avocado on Grain Toast with Spicy Pepita Crunch...12
Simple French Omelette with Mature White Cheddar and Salad Greens...12
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Quinoa, Apples, Blackberries and Granola...10
Smoked Salmon Sandwich on a Bagel with Goat Cheese, Burgundy Cabbage and Capers...13
Gem Lettuce Salad with Lemon, Parmesan, Pickles and Green Goddess Dressing...11
Five Grain Bowl with Spinach, Sumac, Beets, Hummus, Olive Salad and Cilantro Zhoug...13
Griddled Turkey Breast Sandwich with Provolone, Tomato, Kale and Sunflower Seed Pesto...13
Beef Patty Melt on Rye with Caramelized Onion, Gruyère, Mustard Aioli and Pickles...15
Steelhead Trout with Braised Cannellini Beans, Arugula, Sesame and Pepitas...18
Grapefruit Salad with Oranges, Cantaloupe, Pineapple and Grapes...6
Granola and Dulce de Leche Yogurt with Apples, Pear and Toasted Coconut...9
Carrot and Ginger Lemonade...5
Green Juice of Cucumber, Celery, Honeydew Melon and Kale...8
Millionaire’s Bacon...6
Smoked Bacon...6
Pork Breakfast Sausage with Blueberry and Sorghum...6
Crispy and Cracked Yukon Potatoes with Caramelized Onion Cream...5
Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon with Fried Capers...6
Griddled Ham Sandwich with Scrambled Egg and Cheese on Toasted Croissant...13
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Quinoa, Apples, Blackberries and Granola...10
Strawberry Shortcake French Toast with Whipped Cream and Graham Streusel...11
Buttermilk Pancakes with Lemon Curd, Raspberries, Ricotta Cheese and Pine Nuts...11
Simple Breakfast of Three Eggs with Bacon, Sourdough Toast, Jam and Butter...13
Simple French Omelette with Mature White Cheddar and Salad Greens...12
Green Chorizo Scotch Egg with Sprouts, Jalapeño Corn Bread and Tomato Provencal...12
Poached Egg and Smashed Avocado with on Grain Toast with Spicy Pepita Crunch...12
Jalapeño Sausage and Cheese Kolache...5
Cranberry and Orange Bread...4
Ricotta Beignets with Strawberry Preserves...9
Frosted Brioche Cinnamon Bun...5
Toasted Bagel with Cream Cheese Spread...5
Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Tomatillo, Apples, Burnt Seed and Huancaina Sauce...15
Blistered Green Beans with Radish, Sunchokes and Deviled Egg Remoulade...10
Country Pork Terrine with Pistachio, Mustard, Gherkins, Olives and Toast...11
Crispy Cauliflower and Sprouts with Caramel Popcorn, Chili Honey and Muzquiz Nuts...12
Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup with Vegetables...9
Gem Lettuce Salad with Lemon, Parmesan, Pickles and Green Goddess Dressing...11
Five Grain Bowl with Spinach, Sumac, Beets, Hummus, Olive Salad and Cilantro Zhoug...13
Warm Asparagus and Arugula Salad with Tomato, Shallots and Miso Dressing...11
Add Avocado or Fried Egg to an item above...3
Add Salmon Fillet, Chicken or Shrimp to an item above...7
Griddled Turkey Breast Sandwich with Provolone, Tomato, Kale and Sunflower Seed Pesto...13
Beef Patty Melt on Rye with Caramelized Onion, Gruyère, Mustard Aioli and Pickles...15
Chicken Salad on Croissant with Cashews, Golden Raisins and Iceberg Lettuce...13
Smoked Salmon Sandwich on a Bagel with Goat Cheese, Burgundy Cabbage and Capers...13
Steelhead Trout with Braised Cannellini Beans, Arugula, Sesame and Pepitas...18
Simple French Omelette with Mature White Cheddar and Salad Greens...12
Roasted Chicken with Spinach Crepe, Mushrooms, Sun Dried Tomato and Manchego Cheese...17
Salt and Vinegar Brussel Sprouts...12
Blistered Green Beans and Radish, Sunchokes and Deviled Egg Remoulade...10
Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Tomatillo, Apples, Burnt Seed and Huancaina Sauce...15
Country Pork Terrine with Pistachio, Mustard, Gherkins, Olives and Toast...11
Crispy Cauliflower and Sprouts with Caramel Popcorn, Chili Honey and Muzquiz Nuts...12
Smoked Salmon and Caviar with Goat Cheese, Burgundy Cabbage, Pickled Cauliflower and Fried Capers...15
Coconut and Cauliflower Soup with Tumeric and Crispy Quinoa...11
Artisan Leaf Lettuce Salad with Jicama, Cucumber, Radish, Hibiscus and Lime...11
Warm Spinach Salad with Brie, Pecans and Sherry Vinaigrette...12
Warm Asparagus and Arugula Salad with Tomato, Shallots and Miso Dressing...11
Gem Lettuce Salad with Lemon, Parmesan, Pickles and Green Goddess Dressing...11
Red Beet Salad with Mature Cheddar, Beet Jam, Walnuts and Mustard Dressing...13
Whole Grilled Bronzino with Olive Niçoise Salad, Haricot Verts, Roasted Tomatoes Artichokes and Creamy Dill Rice...35
Maitake Mushroom and Onion Risotto with Crimini, Shiitake, and Sunny Side Up Egg...23
Roasted Chicken with Spinach Crepe, Mushrooms, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Manchego...25
Grilled Beef Ribeye with Spinach, Fingerling Potatoes and Tomato Chimichurri...47
Steelhead Trout with Braised Cannelini Beans, Arugula, Sesame and Pepitas...32
Country Fried and Smoked Quail with Mashed Potatoes and Pickled Corn Relish...27
Cheese Plate with Triple Cream Brie, Dapper Dairy Goat Cheese, White Chocolate Honeycomb, Baguette and Preserves...10
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Banana Curd and Toffee Sauce...10
Chocolate Cake with Poached Cherries, Vanilla Gelato, Amaretto Whipped Cream and Candied Almonds...10
Gala Apple Cheddar Tart Dulce de Leche Ice Cream, Cheddar Crisp and Thyme...10
Merit Martini Merit Coffee Espresso, Coffee Liqueur, Vodka...10
Housemade Irish Cream Irish Whiskey, Crème de Cacao, Walnut Bitters, Cocoa Powder...10
Local Ranch Beef Burger with Gruyere, Caramelized Onion, Mustard Aioli, Lettuce and Pickles 15
Grilled Turkey on Grain Toast Provolone, Tomato, Kale and Sunflower Seed Pesto...13
Hummus and Vegetable Bowl with Radishes, Celery, Carrots, Pickles, Chile Pepita Crunch...10
Smoked Salmon and Caviar with Goat Cheese, Burgundy Cabbage, Cauliflower, Crispy Capers...15
Crispy Cauliflower and Brussels with Caramel Popcorn, Chili Garlic Honey and Muzquiz Peanuts...12
Salami and Brie Cheese Plate with Sharp White Cheddar, Prosciutto, Fruits, Nuts and Crackers...25
French Fries with Beef Short Rib with Cheddar Cheese, Green Onions and Aioli... 18
Country Pork Terrine with Pistachios, Mustard, Gherkins, Olives and Ciabatta...11
Blistered Green Beans and Radish, Sunchokes and Deviled Egg Remoulade...10
Country Pork Terrine with Pistachio, Mustard, Gherkins, Olives and Toast...11
Crispy Cauliflower and Sprouts with Caramel Popcorn, Chili Honey and Muzquiz Nuts...12
Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup with Vegetables...9
Grapefruit Salad, Cantaloupe, Pineapple and Grapes...6
Millionaire’s Bacon...6
Smoked Bacon...6
Crispy and Cracked Yukon Potatoes with Caramelized Onion Cream...5
Granola and Dulce de Leche Yogurt with Apples, Pear and Toasted Coconut...9
Cinnamon and Ricotta Beignets...9
Jalapeño Sausage and Cheese Kolache...5
Blueberry Muffin with Almond Streusel...4
Cranberry and Orange Bread...4
Smoked Ham and Scrambled Eggs with Chives and Cheese on Toast...13
Smashed Avocado on Grain Toast with Spicy Pepita Crunch...12
Simple French Omelette with Mature White Cheddar and Salad Greens...12
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Quinoa, Apples, Blackberries and Granola...10
Smoked Salmon Sandwich on a Bagel with Goat Cheese, Burgundy Cabbage and Capers...13
Gem Lettuce Salad with Lemon, Parmesan, Pickles and Green Goddess Dressing...11
Five Grain Bowl with Spinach, Sumac, Beets, Hummus, Olive Salad and Cilantro Zhoug...13
Griddled Turkey Breast Sandwich with Provolone, Tomato, Kale and Sunflower Seed Pesto...13
Beef Patty Melt on Rye with Caramelized Onion, Gruyère, Mustard Aioli and Pickles...15
Steelhead Trout with Braised Cannellini Beans, Arugula, Sesame and Pepitas...18
On the bank of the San Antonio River, Supper feels part farm table, part bistro table. Brand’s elemental Midwestern approach is peppered with South Texas’ multicultural foodways and enriched with the bounty of our year-round producers.
My new favorite hotel is in an old brewery. In addition to the stellar restaurant, Supper, there’s a lobby bar, Sternewirth, named for a tradition entitling brewery workers to free beer (love that).
— Food & WineChef John Brand deftly marries comfort and creativity, using seasonal, local products in time-tested dishes — with twists that work. A favorite shared plate features roasted green beans with a dipping remoulade that incorporates toasted seaweed. Grilled slices of steak topped with a chimichurri wrought from roasted tomatoes, parsley and garlic plays well against fries cooked in duck fat. Dessert was never sweeter than in a ricotta-vanilla beignet, served with berry jam and dusted in rosemary-scented powdered sugar.
— Dallas Morning NewsSupper has quickly become a favorite among area eateries for its open kitchen and part-European bistro, part-Southern farmhouse style. Known for his grounded, flavorful compilations and unexpected details (don’t be surprised to find a spoonful of roe in your green beans, or slices of savory sweet potato garnishing your panna cot-ta), self-taught chef John Brand orchestrates the menu to provide artfully composed, seasonal fare from breakfast to, well, supper.
— The Local PalateHotel Emma showcases its culinary prowess in multiple ways, but it's on-site restaurant, Supper; located along the northern extension of the San Antonio river walk, is their best representation of what good food is all about. This farm-to-table restaurant almost dares you to not like veggies. Their menu is largely vegetarian, but each dish is so flavorful you don't miss the meat…A meal at Supper is an utter delight, not only because of the food and clear spirits cocktails, but also because of the stellar staff, beautiful views of the river from their outdoor patio, and the simple feeling that you're somewhere special.
— USA Today’s 10 BestSupper, the hotel’s flagship restaurant, is a light and airy space with an open kitchen commanded by Chef John Brand who brings with him a menu of refined farm-to-table offerings.
— Culturemap San AntonioChef John Brand wanted a hotel restaurant that didn’t seem like one, and he succeeds with Supper, where the farm-to-table magic and mundane (beet salad, anyone?) are elevated by his imagination. […] The crisp black, white, and stainless steel look of the dining room is well suited to the restored historic building at the Pearl, and the servers in their red-checked shirts add a touch of nostalgia.
— Texas MonthlyJohn Brand is a vegetable whisperer who transforms small plates into crave worthy dishes. […] Even though Brand and his team shine brightest with small vegetable plates, they execute main dishes with aplomb…manager Michael McClellan and Brand have trained their staff well. […] They’ve created a restaurant that complements the hotel but could stand on its own as a culinary destination in its own
— San Antonio Express NewsThe friendly staff and well-lit dining rooms reinforce a comforting sense of family meals.
— San Antonio MagazineSupper at Hotel Emma is worth every single bit of hype you’ve heard. Chef John Brand delivers in a spectacular way with each dish meticulously attended to with brilliant distinction.
— Culturemap San AntonioPlease keep me posted on the latest.