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.
Spinach and Banana Smoothie with Oat Milk and Chia Seed...9
Charred Grapefruit with Honey, Poached Figs, Fennel...12
Carrot and Ginger Lemonade...6
Fresh Orange Juice or Grapefruit Juice...6
Oaxacan Hot Chocolate with Toasted Marshmallow...6
Greek Yogurt with Quinoa Granola, Cashew Butter, Banana and Melons...10
Millionaire’s Bacon...7
House Cured and Smoked Ham...7
Chicken and Apple Sausage Links...7
Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon with Fried Capers...10
Crispy Potatoes with Paprika, Lemon and Dill...7
Rosemary and Brown Sugar Smoked Bacon...7
French Toast with Strawberries, Pistachios and Mascarpone Cheese...14
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Coconut, Apricot, Banana and Pumpkin Seeds...12
Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberries, Lemon Curd and Toasted Pine Nuts...14
Three Scrambled Eggs and Bacon on Jalapeño Cheddar Toast...14
Simple French Omelette with Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Avocado and Fresh Salad Greens..18
Green Chorizo Scotch Egg with Arugula, Jalapeño Corn Bread and Tomato Provencal...14
Poached Egg and Avocado on Grain Toast with Chile Morita, Pepitas and Sesame Seeds...14
Ricotta and Orange Beignets with Dapper Dairy Goat Cheese, Apricot and Blackberry Jam...12
Cream Cheese Danish with Rosemary and Roasted Pineapple...7
Frosted Brioche Cinnamon Bun...6
Jalapeño Sausage and Cheese Kolache...6
Sweet Potato, Cabbage and Lentil Pancake with Garam Masala and Curry Lime Yogurt...12
Pork Meatballs with Calabrese Peppers, Tomato Sauce, Ricotta and Crispy Shallots...14
Crispy Cauliflower and Sprouts with Caramel Popcorn, Chili Honey and Muzquiz Peanuts...14
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Salt and Vinegar...14
Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Soup...9
Gem Lettuce Salad with Lemon, Parmesan and Tarragon Vinaigrette...14
Five Grain Bowl with Roasted Beets, Feta, Lettuces, Spinach, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pepita and Sesame...14
Spinach and Radicchio Salad with White Cheddar, Ginger, Walnuts and Sherry Maple Dressing...14
Add Avocado or Fried Egg to an item above...3
Add Salmon Fillet or Chicken to an item above...8
Smoked Salmon Bagel with Cream Cheese, Tomato, Fried Capers and Arugula Salad...14
Waygu Beef Burger with Bacon, Cheddar and Caramelized Onion...18
Turkey and Provolone Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato, Kale and Sunflower Seed Pesto on Seeded Grain Bread...15
Ham with Gruyère Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Grilled Artichoke and Olives on Sourdough...15
Fillet of Bronzino with Blistered Green Beans, Lemon and Garlic...39
Prime New York Strip with Sunchokes and Guajillo Salsa Macha...51
Simple French Omelette with Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Avocado and Fresh Salad Greens..18
Crispy Smoked Quail with Pickled Corn Relish and Potato Puree...29
Roasted Chicken with Sonora Wheat Berry, Swiss Chard and Cashew Mole...28
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Salt and Vinegar...14
Crispy Cauliflower and Sprouts with Caramel Popcorn, Chili Honey and Muzquiz Peanuts...14
Pork Meatballs with Calabrese Peppers, Tomato Sauce, Ricotta and Crispy Shallots...14
Holloumi Cheese on Ciabatta Toast with Olives, Artichokes and Parsley...12
Coconut and Butternut Squash Soup with Chile Morita, Pepitas and Sesame Seed...12
Spinach and Radicchio with White Cheddar, Ginger, Walnuts and Sherry Maple Dressing...14
Gem Lettuce Salad with Lemon, Parmesan and Tarragon Vinaigrette...14
Roasted Beet Salad with Arugula, Pistachios, Goat Cheese, Honey and Sumac Vinaigrette...14
Fillet of Bronzino with Blistered Green Beans, Lemon and Garlic...39
Carrots and Lentils with Queso Fresco, Rosemary and Sorghum...23
Roasted Chicken with Sonora Wheat Berry, Swiss Chard and Cashew Mole...28
Prime Beef Ribeye with Caramelized Shallots and Burnt Hoja Santa Butter...58
Prime New York Strip with Sunchokes and Guajillo Salsa Macha...51
Crispy Smoked Quail with Pickled Corn Relish and Potato Puree...29
Seared Halibut with Carrot and Fennel Salad, Charred Cabbage, Caper and Gherkin Remoulade...38
Cheese Plate: Brie Cheese and Salami, Sharp White Cheddar, Spanish Chorizo, Fruits, Nuts and Crackers...25
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Banana and Toffee Sauce...10
Almond Chocolate Cake, Orange Marmalade, Sherbet and Chile Chocolate Sauce...10
Mascarpone Cheesecake Mousse Dulce de Batata, Corn Streusel and Chai Meringue...10
Burnt Sugar Panna Cotta German Bee Sting Cake, Almonds, White Chocolate Honeycomb and Vanilla Cream...10
Merit Martini Merit Coffee Espresso, Coffee Liqueur, Vodka...14
Housemade Irish Cream Irish Whiskey, Cold Brew Crème de Cacao, Condensed Milk, Chocolate Bitters, Cocoa Powder...12
Waygu Beef Burger with Short Rib, Cheddar and Caramelized Onion... 18
Crispy Smoked Quail with Pickled Corn Relish and Potato Puree...29
Onion Dip and Potato Chips with Feta Yogurt and Roasted Garlic, Radishes, Pepitas, Sesame...12
Emma’s Provisions: Chile Pepita Crunch with Tortilla Chips, serves 4...15
Crispy Cauliflower and Brussels with Caramel Popcorn, Chili Garlic Honey and Emma’s Provisions Muzquiz Peanuts...14
Salami and Brie Cheese Plate with Sharp White Cheddar, Prosciutto, Fruits, Nuts and Crackers...25
Parmesan French Fries... 9
Pork Meatballs, Calabrese Peppers, Tomato Sauce, Ricotta and Crispy Shallots...14
Charred Broccolini and Arugula, Tomato, Goat Cheese and Cascabel Cashew Mole...11
Crispy Cauliflower and Sprouts with Caramel Popcorn, Chili Honey and Muzquiz Peanuts...14
Millionaire’s Bacon...7
House Cured and Smoked Ham...7
Chicken and Apple Sausage Links...7
Crispy Gold Potatoes with Zahtar and Amarillo Aioli...5
Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon with Fried Capers...10
Charred Grapefruit with Honey, Poached Figs, Fennel...12
Avocado on Grain Toast with Spicy Pepita Crunch...9
Carrot and Ginger Lemonade...6
Fresh Orange Juice or Grapefruit Juice...6
Ricotta and Orange Beignets with Dapper Dairy Goat Cheese, Apricot and Blackberry Jam...12
Croissant with Butter and Jam...5
Toasted Bagel with Cream Cheese Spread...5
Smoked Ham and Scrambled Egg Sandwich with Gruyére on English Muffin...15
Smoked Salmon Bagel with Cream Cheese, Tomato, Fried Capers and Arugula Salad...15
Brioche French Toast with Cinnamon, Peaches and Whipped Cream...16
Simple French Omelette with Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Avocado and Fresh Salad Greens..18
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Quinoa, Toasted Hemp Seed, Strawberries, Blueberries and Granola...12
Buttermilk Pancakes with Bananas Foster, Candied Pecans and Toffee Sauce...14
Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Soup...9
Gem Lettuce Salad with Lemon, Parmesan and Tarragon Vinaigrette...14
Five Grain Bowl with Roasted Beets, Feta, Lettuces, Spinach, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pepita and Sesame...14
Prime New York Strip with Sunchokes and Guajillo Salsa Macha...51
Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Garam Masala, Lettuce, Tomato and Pickles...15
Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich on Croissant with Cashews, Golden Raisins and Carrots...14
Pan Seared Halibut with Pickled Fennel, Pumpkin Seed, Lemon Aioli and Raisin Relish...24
Spinach and Banana Smoothie with Oat Milk and Chia Seed...9
Charred Grapefruit with Honey, Poached Figs, Fennel...12
Carrot and Ginger Lemonade...6
Fresh Orange Juice or Grapefruit Juice...6
Oaxacan Hot Chocolate with Toasted Marshmallow...6
Greek Yogurt with Quinoa Granola, Cashew Butter, Banana and Melons...10
Millionaire’s Bacon...7
House Cured and Smoked Ham...7
Chicken and Apple Sausage Links...7
Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon with Fried Capers...10
Crispy Potatoes with Paprika, Lemon and Dill...7
Rosemary and Brown Sugar Smoked Bacon...7
French Toast with Strawberries, Pistachios and Mascarpone Cheese...14
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Coconut, Apricot, Banana and Pumpkin Seeds...12
Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberries, Lemon Curd and Toasted Pine Nuts...14
Three Scrambled Eggs and Bacon on Jalapeño Cheddar Toast...14
Simple French Omelette with Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Avocado and Fresh Salad Greens..18
Green Chorizo Scotch Egg with Arugula, Jalapeño Corn Bread and Tomato Provencal...14
Poached Egg and Avocado on Grain Toast with Chile Morita, Pepitas and Sesame Seeds...14
Ricotta and Orange Beignets with Dapper Dairy Goat Cheese, Apricot and Blackberry Jam...12
Cream Cheese Danish with Rosemary and Roasted Pineapple...7
Frosted Brioche Cinnamon Bun...6
Jalapeño Sausage and Cheese Kolache...6
Sweet Potato, Cabbage and Lentil Pancake with Garam Masala and Curry Lime Yogurt...12
Pork Meatballs with Calabrese Peppers, Tomato Sauce, Ricotta and Crispy Shallots...14
Crispy Cauliflower and Sprouts with Caramel Popcorn, Chili Honey and Muzquiz Peanuts...14
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Salt and Vinegar...14
Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Soup...9
Gem Lettuce Salad with Lemon, Parmesan and Tarragon Vinaigrette...14
Five Grain Bowl with Roasted Beets, Feta, Lettuces, Spinach, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pepita and Sesame...14
Spinach and Radicchio Salad with White Cheddar, Ginger, Walnuts and Sherry Maple Dressing...14
Add Avocado or Fried Egg to an item above...3
Add Salmon Fillet or Chicken to an item above...8
Smoked Salmon Bagel with Cream Cheese, Tomato, Fried Capers and Arugula Salad...14
Waygu Beef Burger with Bacon, Cheddar and Caramelized Onion...18
Turkey and Provolone Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato, Kale and Sunflower Seed Pesto on Seeded Grain Bread...15
Ham with Gruyère Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Grilled Artichoke and Olives on Sourdough...15
Fillet of Bronzino with Blistered Green Beans, Lemon and Garlic...39
Prime New York Strip with Sunchokes and Guajillo Salsa Macha...51
Simple French Omelette with Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Avocado and Fresh Salad Greens..18
Crispy Smoked Quail with Pickled Corn Relish and Potato Puree...29
Roasted Chicken with Sonora Wheat Berry, Swiss Chard and Cashew Mole...28
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Salt and Vinegar...14
Crispy Cauliflower and Sprouts with Caramel Popcorn, Chili Honey and Muzquiz Peanuts...14
Pork Meatballs with Calabrese Peppers, Tomato Sauce, Ricotta and Crispy Shallots...14
Holloumi Cheese on Ciabatta Toast with Olives, Artichokes and Parsley...12
Coconut and Butternut Squash Soup with Chile Morita, Pepitas and Sesame Seed...12
Spinach and Radicchio with White Cheddar, Ginger, Walnuts and Sherry Maple Dressing...14
Gem Lettuce Salad with Lemon, Parmesan and Tarragon Vinaigrette...14
Roasted Beet Salad with Arugula, Pistachios, Goat Cheese, Honey and Sumac Vinaigrette...14
Fillet of Bronzino with Blistered Green Beans, Lemon and Garlic...39
Carrots and Lentils with Queso Fresco, Rosemary and Sorghum...23
Roasted Chicken with Sonora Wheat Berry, Swiss Chard and Cashew Mole...28
Prime Beef Ribeye with Caramelized Shallots and Burnt Hoja Santa Butter...58
Prime New York Strip with Sunchokes and Guajillo Salsa Macha...51
Crispy Smoked Quail with Pickled Corn Relish and Potato Puree...29
Seared Halibut with Carrot and Fennel Salad, Charred Cabbage, Caper and Gherkin Remoulade...38
Cheese Plate: Brie Cheese and Salami, Sharp White Cheddar, Spanish Chorizo, Fruits, Nuts and Crackers...25
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Banana and Toffee Sauce...10
Almond Chocolate Cake, Orange Marmalade, Sherbet and Chile Chocolate Sauce...10
Mascarpone Cheesecake Mousse Dulce de Batata, Corn Streusel and Chai Meringue...10
Burnt Sugar Panna Cotta German Bee Sting Cake, Almonds, White Chocolate Honeycomb and Vanilla Cream...10
Merit Martini Merit Coffee Espresso, Coffee Liqueur, Vodka...14
Housemade Irish Cream Irish Whiskey, Cold Brew Crème de Cacao, Condensed Milk, Chocolate Bitters, Cocoa Powder...12
Waygu Beef Burger with Short Rib, Cheddar and Caramelized Onion... 18
Crispy Smoked Quail with Pickled Corn Relish and Potato Puree...29
Onion Dip and Potato Chips with Feta Yogurt and Roasted Garlic, Radishes, Pepitas, Sesame...12
Emma’s Provisions: Chile Pepita Crunch with Tortilla Chips, serves 4...15
Crispy Cauliflower and Brussels with Caramel Popcorn, Chili Garlic Honey and Emma’s Provisions Muzquiz Peanuts...14
Salami and Brie Cheese Plate with Sharp White Cheddar, Prosciutto, Fruits, Nuts and Crackers...25
Parmesan French Fries... 9
Pork Meatballs, Calabrese Peppers, Tomato Sauce, Ricotta and Crispy Shallots...14
Charred Broccolini and Arugula, Tomato, Goat Cheese and Cascabel Cashew Mole...11
Crispy Cauliflower and Sprouts with Caramel Popcorn, Chili Honey and Muzquiz Peanuts...14
Millionaire’s Bacon...7
House Cured and Smoked Ham...7
Chicken and Apple Sausage Links...7
Crispy Gold Potatoes with Zahtar and Amarillo Aioli...5
Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon with Fried Capers...10
Charred Grapefruit with Honey, Poached Figs, Fennel...12
Avocado on Grain Toast with Spicy Pepita Crunch...9
Carrot and Ginger Lemonade...6
Fresh Orange Juice or Grapefruit Juice...6
Ricotta and Orange Beignets with Dapper Dairy Goat Cheese, Apricot and Blackberry Jam...12
Croissant with Butter and Jam...5
Toasted Bagel with Cream Cheese Spread...5
Smoked Ham and Scrambled Egg Sandwich with Gruyére on English Muffin...15
Smoked Salmon Bagel with Cream Cheese, Tomato, Fried Capers and Arugula Salad...15
Brioche French Toast with Cinnamon, Peaches and Whipped Cream...16
Simple French Omelette with Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Avocado and Fresh Salad Greens..18
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Quinoa, Toasted Hemp Seed, Strawberries, Blueberries and Granola...12
Buttermilk Pancakes with Bananas Foster, Candied Pecans and Toffee Sauce...14
Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Soup...9
Gem Lettuce Salad with Lemon, Parmesan and Tarragon Vinaigrette...14
Five Grain Bowl with Roasted Beets, Feta, Lettuces, Spinach, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pepita and Sesame...14
Prime New York Strip with Sunchokes and Guajillo Salsa Macha...51
Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Garam Masala, Lettuce, Tomato and Pickles...15
Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich on Croissant with Cashews, Golden Raisins and Carrots...14
Pan Seared Halibut with Pickled Fennel, Pumpkin Seed, Lemon Aioli and Raisin Relish...24
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.