Excellent service in a very lovely setting. We absolutely loved our apps -- the savory zeppole was so amazing My steak was u fortunately extremely expensive , too chewy and fatty to enjoy. Desserts and cocktails as wrlll as server all excellent. Would recommend. (Just not the 80$ steak) read more

We celebrated our wedding anniversary here last night upon recommendation of some friends. So lovely! Inviting, warm, excellent food. But the star of the show here was SAL our waiter. He is fabulous and made our already wonderful experience that much better. He is knowledgeable, skilled and personable and we enjoyed him so much. 10/10. read more

Whenever I go out for dinner, whether it's with my wife, with friends or most often with my wife and friends I (fortunately or unfortunately) am always in search of not just a good meal but the ultimate experience. There are 3 things (in my opinion) that contribute to an experience. The Food, The Attentiveness of the staff and the The Vibe of the restaurant. These 3 factors have always helped me rank my FAV places to decide where to spend my money and time. I have a new FAV in New Jersey. Ember & Eagle Steakhouse in Eatontown. Holy shit is the place the ultimate experience. It was legitimately a 10/10 in all 3 categories. It did not disappoint in any way, not even a little. From the moment we drove up the driveway to the valet at the front door of a beautifully restored golf clubhouse I knew this was going to be great. The young lady that greeted us at the hostess stand made us feel as if she had been waiting for our arrival all night. She said our table would be ready shortly and directed us to the bar, that was so my vibe! Bartenders dressed like professional bartenders (and enough of them) took our drink order in less than a minute and made me one of the best Old Fashioned's I have ever had. What was so great was it was crowded so you felt part of something but it didn't feel "crowded". Table was probably ready in 15 minutes. Perfect. I am going to skip straight to the service staff to make sure they get the love they deserve. Our waitress Jackie was exactly what anyone would want at a fine restaurant. She was absolutely awesome. What a personality (no surprise she grew up in Nutley), always watching to see if we need anything. Never felt rushed and she knew everything about the menu. Everything!!!!! When I go back I will 100% be requesting to be in Jackie's section. As I get older (54) I have found myself requesting specific staff when someone is that good. She is a game changer. Corey stopped by our table to check on us and made us feel like we were his most important guests of the evening. Seriously. Now for the food. No joke when I say this, if I was going to the electric chair tomorrow, this would be my last meal! If you went there, had only the bread and left, you would leave with a smile on your face and feel like you got your money's worth! This Focaccia Bread left an impression. Ever have Zeppole's for an appetizer? I have now. Imagine the most delicious (and light) Zeppole you have ever had with perfect Prosciutto, Pecorino Romano Cheese sprinkle and drizzled hot honey! Insanity. The octopus was cooked perfectly! Until you have had perfectly cooked octopus, you have not had octopus. This was on point! Baby Gem Caesar (only way to do Caesar) was so unique. It looked like a tower of goodness. I will attach a picture because I can't describe how awesome the presentation was and the taste was even better. All four of us raved about the meals we ordered. No bullshit. We all felt like we won the "I ordered the best thing" game. Honestly though, I did! I went here for the NY Strip and they should officially rename it the NJ Strip! No question as good as ANY steak I have eaten, anywhere! Creamed Broccoli Rabe, Insane Mushrooms (gotta have them) rounded out the best meal I've had in the last 5 years! Jackie then goes ahead and says we have to share the Smores Napoleon! Holy F!! I told you she knew the menu. So as we are preparing to leave I ask Jackie for a bottle of water for the ride home and she gives me a table size Saratoga Water and is like "here take this". She is the best! If you have ever been to ANY of Chef Ryan's restaurants, you know his food kicks ass! It's never good, it is always next level. Always. This place exceeded all my expectations and is currently my FAV place until further notice! If you take away only one thing from this, let it be that Ember & Eagle will be among the best experiences you have when looking for a great experience. To all my friends that know how much I love to eat out, THIS is the place to go. Ryan and his team have set the standard in NJ (or NY for that matter). I would easily drive 90 minutes (it was only 35). read more

The food was delicious, the service was fabulous and the ambiance was spectacular! Try it - you won't be sorry. And sit outside!

I usually have a great experience with wonderful service however I was told I was no longer welcome as per management. My reservation was canceled, wasn't called in stead traveled all the way to restaurant. The new general manager , normally hobbling around , whom I thought was helpful blatantly told me he no longer wanted to serve me and owners did not want me in the establishment. The food is not even spectacular its sub par at best, a basic culinary student could put together better dishes and plating. I feel I'm being discriminated against due to the fact I'm a women of color. My attorneys often golf there, so do family members. I record most of my experience there because of the live music. I would normally put up a fight but this place is not worth it. Overpriced food , limited menu , and new general manager , along with jackey, faith and Kasey the sever. Whom which I never had issues only witnessed Casey the new Gm yelling in there faces. I honestly had considered nomination of this cute little pop up for restaurant week, but not now. You never know whom your dealing with until its too late. My complaint was warrented because plating was not the same , then sending me out my food swimming in a sauce that had been placed on the side previously. Don't dine here unless you want to treated less than because you expect top quality or won't except being sat at a wobbly high top table by cold window when you specifically request parlar booth table. Karma has its ways of scorching those who treat good people wrong.​ read more

Absolutely fabulous retirement dinner (for me!) tonight , hosted by my brother-in-law, who is a member of the golf club. This is not typical country club fare. This is outstanding fine food and professional service in an atmosphere that has an energy that is perfect. The noise level is wonderful for conversation. Toni served us attentively and efficiently...totally on point. She was a pleasure. I have celiac disease and there were plenty of gorgeous gluten-free options. She was patient and kind, explaining modifications that could work for me. The Caesar Salad with prosciutto and ricotta salata was the best I've had....such a creative combo and beautiful presentation. The 4 of us shared a porterhouse and a ribeye ...both grilled perfectly. Try the red pepper steak sauce! The steaks were accompanied by roasted carrots with marcona almonds, parmigiano french fries and broccoli rabe. Desserts were the s'mores and the outstanding (and gluten-free) house-made gelato: cherry buttermilk! There are so many Italian restaurants in Monmouth County, it was nice to enjoy a menu with inventive dishes that span cuisines. Such an incredible, welcoming and gifted chef and staff. Bravo! Thanks to Toni for the impeccable service. read more

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One of the best meals I have had in a while! Each dish just kept getting better and better as the night went on. Our waitress Annie was so nice and gave us great recommendations. I loved the Pecorino Zeppoles, it's not often that you find a savory zeppole and these were so tasty. The plate it was served on was covered in prosciutto with a hot honey drizzled on top. The Grilled Octopus and Little Gem Caesar were also delicious! The Caesar Salad had the perfect amount of dressing, and the octopus was cooked to perfection. For entrees, don't pass up the Porterhouse Steak... it was one of the best ones I have ever had! I got a truffle sauce on the side to have with the steak and it was the perfect touch to an amazing steak. I also really enjoyed the Ricotta Gnocchi. The pasta is made fresh at Ember & Eagle and you can definitely tell. For dessert, we tried the S'mores Napoleon and the Lemon Olive Oil Cake. The S'mores Napoleon was delicious and has a smoky taste since they bring it out on a plate with a glass covering that is filled with smoke inside. I also loved the Lemon Olive Oil Cake, it was simple yet tasty! Overall an AMAZING meal and I will be back soon! read more

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Wow, everything about this place was outstanding. The ambience is warm and cozy. The service was outstanding and the food was awesome. I do recommend making a reservation. read more

We will definitely go back. First, the place is beautiful! We had the Caesar salad, unique, prosciutto and ricotta cheese! Delicious, loved the twist on the traditional. Must try the focaccia bread and the Parmesan zeppoles! Yummy! Steaks excellent, (rib eye) and the veal chop spectacular. Annie our server was super attentive, excellent service. A new "go to". read more

Delicious food, great service & beautiful ambiance. We sat upstairs, service was top notch. All food is ala carte but delicious. The restaurant is pricey & definitely a special occasion place read more

Everything is Amazing. Servers are amazing. Cory and the entire staff are wonderful. To start with Casey and Dan floor management were so helpful for the new menu. Gretchen and her new training girl Syndney were so helpful. We cannot wait to come back to Ember and Eagle. WOW read more

Everything was amazing! Staff is fantastic ambiance is on point & food was delicious! Go!

My wife made reservations for my birthday and we had an awesome time. Amazing service and food was delicious. Cant wait to come back and try other dishes. We been to a lot of restaurants and this is on top of our list !! read more

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I grew up in the restaurant business & I pride myself in knowing all the best & trendiest. Most always there's a few good enough thing's presented , most mediocre but the ambiance & company make up for it & you move on. Last night I had the pleasure of coming to your establishment for a late birthday dinner & man was I completely surprised at just how delicious & on point everything was! Starting with the martini that was made to perfection to everything that hit the table. Special mention to the bone marrow steak tartare ( though our waitress failed to tell us that was all salt on the bottom ) to the porterhouse, finished with the hazelnut tiramisu.... Hats off to chef Ryan DePersio for taking such pride in his craft. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a dinner so much. I will be back & often read more

Ember And Eagle - Hazelnut Tiramisu - Steakhouses Near Me - Eatontown, New Jersey

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Sat at the bar with the wife. Place is stunning, live music, open air environment with doors to the patio wide open. Food was great and our bartender was awesome. Keep working it Ember and Eagle. read more

I've been shown this restaurant by a few people on social media and decided to give it a swirl. First off, it is on a golf course and the views especially during sundown are beautiful. The building and venue is equally beautiful and still smells newly built. The staff was attentive and helpful and the manager was circling the room making sure every guest was enjoying their meal and time. Looking at the menu there is something for everyone. We started with the focaccia potato and onion bread and it was some of the best bread I ever ate.. And I make my own breads. The himachi was clean and the accompaniments just right to not over power the dish. Next we for the octopus and beef tartar on bone marrow which was great all combined together, the octopus was crispy and soo tasty. For entrée we got the ribeye on bone and swordfish dish that is indeed fried. Never have I had fried swordfish but i absolutely loved it. It came with a mint salad which you'd think would be an odd combination but it was so freshing and crisp. The steak as slightly over temp than what was ordered but still delicious with the roasted garlic and onion. Dessert we landed on the s'mores. Not your typical s'more dessert which came in a smoking cloche smelling of wood and bonfire, an absolute must. Over all I'm thoroughly surprised and impressed with this restaurant and will absolutely make my way back again! read more

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A wonderful experience for a special dinner. The mansion is beautiful from the moment you enter the property to the exceptional service and delicious food. They are known for their steaks and truly worth it! read more

The place is stunning and the menu is great. We got the oysters, Caesar salad, octopus, porterhouse, filet, s'mores dessert and the gluten free apple cake. The service was good until it got packed and they only had one server for all the tables - our dinner could've ended under 2 hours but it ended up taking almost 3 due to wait time. The table next to us arrived during the rush and we're really pissed at the slow/sloppy service at that point in the night The food was underwhelming honestly. The food photographs better than it tastes. I will say the filet with the garlic and onions was incredible as well as the porterhouse - you cannot go wrong getting their steaks. The presentation and taste were amazing. Everything else was boring and bland unfortunately :/. The pasta specials sounded like they would've been incredible but we opted for the steaks instead. read more

Ember And Eagle - Filet and porterhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Eatontown, New Jersey

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First time coming here. Heard about this restaurant all over social media so was slightly skeptical on how good it could be. Was pleasantly surprised . Beautiful atmosphere definitely somewhere you go dressed up slightly and for a nice occasion. The service was honestly fantastic. The waiter was extremely professional and super knowledgeable on the menu and the allergies with restrictions. It doesn't say what is GF on the menu but he went through all the items knowing which were ok and which were not I was completely impressed. The porterhouse was cooked to perfection and the octopus appetizer was so tender and full of flavor. Steak doesn't normally need sauce but the black truffle emulsion sauce was such an amazing add on . I added it to the mash potatoes sides and could eat it by itself as well. All in all everything was cooked to perfection and the drinks were great. It's expensive here but it's one of the few steakhouses where it's worth coming back to and worth spending the money. My only negative would be the choices of sides. I only wish there was a green option. Like broccoli, spinach, or asparagus. All of the sides were heavy and heavy with flavor. The only green thing was creamed broccoli rabe which was not gf for me to order and the shoshito peppers which we ordered but I felt I was missing something green and hearty read more

Ember And Eagle - Steakhouses Near Me - Eatontown, New Jersey

My wife and I came in after a few friends suggested we check you guys out and I am so glad we did. Our bartender Ryan was awesome! The food was great, the ambience was on point and our service was impeccable. We plan on coming back next month for our anniversary. read more

Beautifully appointed, but it took a while to get escorted to our seats- when the restaurant was essentially empty; staff was friendly; the table/sofa arrangement looks lovely but is not conducive to comfortable eating- one side of the table is too far away if you sit back & the pillows propped up at your back don't make for comfortable sitting. In fact, the sofa can cut into your thighs if you sit up close to the table long enough; the food is overpriced and mediocre at best. (Food was bland). No complimentary bread is provided; the menu is limited with few to no "stars" of the show- unless you want steak, I suppose, as they is not what we ordered; the pricing would suggest a high end establishment, however there are many contradictory vibes- servers wear jeans; guests are in shorts and sandals; music is grooving but perhaps a bit louder than necessary. Would have loved to order dessert, but again the offerings seemed less than enticing and again for an exorbitant price - $17 per ! It has the potential to be a great restaurant with some meaningful changes. read more

Restaurant too noisy,,, chicken was dry Service good All in all not up to previous visits read more

As usual outstanding. Incredible service phenomenal food and presentation excellent atmosphere as always one of my favorite new restaurants read more

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The food and atmosphere was amazing. Definitely worth trying. Expect a hefty bill if you plan on drinking a lot, otherwise everything was perfect! We also got the smores dessert yet I wish we tried the cheesecake instead. read more

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Great service and great food and really good prices highly recommend eating and trying this place out fantastic experience

Food is amazing, service is amazing. Cool unique space, parlor like bar, chic dining room and also the ability to hang out by large fireplace. Highly recommend. read more

My husband, 4 year old, and I went to Ember & Eagle to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was the perfect location. The property is beautifully maintained and the vibe is very romantic. The food was outstanding even down to something as simple as a caesar salad, my husband was so impressed with it. The staff is amazing. They were so kind to my daughter which is a hit or miss with these types of venues. Often times we find staff to be annoyed by the presence of a young child but they were so sweet. Every staff member we encountered wished us a "Happy Anniversary" and it made us feel so special. Food, service, and atmosphere all 10/10. We will definitely be going back! read more

I personally feel like i've been on a consistently bad restaurant streak. Mostly due to the local social media food critics who have completely lost their way or are just paid to prop up subpar establishments. Trying new restaurants has been tough for me, but when a friend recommended this I wanted to give it a try. Ember and Eagle just broke my bad restaurant streak. Atmosphere 10/10, service 10/10, food 10/10. I have eaten at most of NYCs fine dining establishments. I would put this place next to some of the greats in terms of service and food quality. I know this is just a temporary location but if these guys can produce what they did tonight with limited capabilities imagine what they can do when they open the actual restaurant. I am itching to get back to try some more of the menu. read more

party of 4- 6pm on a Friday- dined upstairs for a birthday celebration- really bad initial reception-our party waited 18 minutes after being seated before a waitress came over to take a our drink order and another 10 minutes before the drinks were served- and there was no water on the table until we flagged down the guy presumed to be the manage-unfortunately the sub service continued through out the dinner - not at all in keeping with the exorbitant and truly unjustified prices for the poor quality of food- for example my $120 steak was so full of veins that it was hardly chewable - I took 1/3 of it home for my dog to enjoy- no compensation by the presumed manager- the best was when one of our cocktails (Tito's and club) was served with just a few ice cubes which were mostly gone in a couple of minutes and when asked for more ice the presumed manager brought another full drink instead of the requested additional ice and then attempted to add the new drink as an additional full charge even when the original untouched watered down drink was returned- horrible service - mediocre to inedible food and for this the tab was over $600 for 4 people not including the tip- We will never go back- don't waste your time or money when there are too many other good places to go in our area read more

Amazing food, ambiance was beautiful and service was excellent!!!!! will definitely come back.

Brett- you went above and beyond for our 1st experience here. I have celiac disease and you went and checked everything on the menu that I could safely eat. Was very upset I couldn't have the octopus app, but then you surprised me with a GF option that the kitchen made especially for me. It was beyond delicious! Your humor, attention to us and knowledge will have us recommending this to everyone. Also, the lamb was one of the best entree's I've ever had. Thank you Brett! read more

Very good meal. Hamachi very good. Zeppoli also very good but kinda cumbersome to eat with the prosciutto laying on plate. Steak definitely some of the best around. Cooked right and seasoned correctly. Lobster also very good. Service started very attentive but fell off. Took awhile to get the check and last round of drinks took longer. Espresso was too bitter. Also Espresso martini wasn't made right ..no foam on top. Beans floating just in the liquor. Guess they sat for a while before being served. At this price point issues like this shouldn't happen read more

What a great pop up can't wait for the brick and mortar. We started with the Caesar salad and the steak tartare in the bone marrow borne delicious and highly recommend. Main entree the steak melt in your mouth. My friend got the fish which he said was the best he ever had. Beautiful deserts and great drinks. Will definitely be going back. read more

A hidden gem within a beautifully renovated building . Great service and amazing food ! We had the scallops that had a burst of flavor that melted in ur mouth followed by a perfectly cooked steak read more

This place goes above and beyond. Great service ( kudos to Jeff and Lilibeth) nice ambiance and great food. Chef Ryan even came out to say hello. Wishing them much prosperity. Cheers ! We will come back. read more

Very impressed with the service, food and ambience! Charlie the bartender was extremely professional, knowledgeable and gave the perfect amount of interaction with us. Plus the martini was made to perfection for a picky up dry drinker must try items were the coconut hamachi scallops, little gem salad with an incredible amount of Parmesan "snow" topping the crispy lettuce. For a decadent entree the shrimp scampi pasta that had a rich velvety sauce but the hit of lemon made it feel less heavy. Also a must try is the focaccia bread...drooling just thinking about it! The decor was so pretty and inviting ...We will definitely be back! read more

5/5 as per usual! But this time their new manager Casey, what an amazing guy. Usually I dine at the bar I always come alone but as per my last review I know Ryan and he was working upstairs. So Casey he knew already Ryan's my guy and Ryan was working service upstairs so Casey (amazing guy) brought me upstairs to see Ryan. (I've never been upstairs since I'm always alone) the foods amazing that's why I come here alone. But regardless Casey was kind enough and sharp enough to come to me and let me go upstairs and see my guy Ryan... so if you made it this far, the food and drinks here are incredible but their service from managers, bartenders (Dan was incredible today he made me the best drink I told him my flavor profile and he free-styled it 12/10) to the servers and the whole 9... if u don't check this place out you're missing out! Also Joe made me my second drink also 10/10 he makes the best old fashions read more