Chef Jason Ryczek made a big splash quickly as he entered the Houston restaurant scene from the Bay Area to lead Little’s Oyster Bar. Hand-selected to helm the legendary Pappas Restaurant group’s first chef-driven concept in over 50 years of business, Ryczek has worked with sustainable seafood at prestigious restaurants along the West Coast.

Chef Ryczek helped hone the Little’s concept and crafted a menu that celebrates and honors Gulf Coast seafood, leading his team with passion and exceptional detail. His treatment of seafood is thoughtful and reverent to the type of fish and the local palate, creating a menu that has topped local lists of best restaurants, including taking home the #1 spot on Houston Chronicle’s Top 100 restaurants of 2023 in the city’s diverse and expansive restaurant scene. He also dove into community impact, quickly championing organizations like the Southern Smoke Foundation that work diligently to improve the food and beverage industry.

Generously supported by the Kaplan Family