Dallas group to debut fancy martini and oyster bar in Alamo Heights

Dallas group to debut fancy martini and oyster bar in Alamo Heights.

A site that once hosted a sleep clinic will soon be waking up Alamo Heights. Dallas-based oyster and martini bar Hudson House will open its first San Antonio location in the revamped Nix Health building at 5307 Broadway.

The East Coast-inspired concept hails from Vandelay Hospitality Group, a prolific restaurant company known for several concepts including Jack & Harry’s and Drake’s Hollywood. Since its 2017 debut in Dallas’ tony Highland Park neighborhood, it has expanded to 11 locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Houston.

Commercial real estate firm SHOP Companies teased Hudson House in their original property flyer, saying it has attracted an unnamed “East Coast-inspired oyster and martini bar with American cuisine.” The renderings showed a placeholder concept called “Martini House Oysters and Raw Bar,” which surely winked at the new tenant.

The menu combines global seafood favorites with classic American cuisine. Each location’s offerings are a little different, but the concept is known for flying in East Coast oysters daily, fish tacos, lobster rolls, and maki such as a rice-free Signature Roll with salmon, tuna, crab, tempura flakes, and spicy ponzu.

Landlubbers can also expect dishes like cheeseburgers, a salad with popcorn chicken, chicken parm, and steak frites. And the San Antonio menu will undoubtedly feature Hudson’s famous whipped avocado dip served with ranch chips.

Hudson’s beverage program is led by the “World’s Coldest Martini,” a Grey Goose cocktail served on tap and chilled to a frosty 10 degrees. Additional martinis include blue cheese, lemon, and espresso variations.

Design-wise, the brand takes its cues from West Village neighborhood spots, decorating with warm wood, brass and opal glass fixtures, greenery, and navy leather in booths and barstools. The décor doesn’t scream nautical, although globe lights are wrapped in a little net.

A Vandelay rep did not immediately return a request for more information. But new project details filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation give some clues. According to state records, the $1.6 million buildout is set to finish in April 2027.