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    Ember & Iron

    4.1 (447 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Half portion of ribeye
    Em M.

    My daughter treated me to an early Mother's Day dinner a couple of weeks ago. We chose here because she had never been and wanted to try it. We had reservations and were promptly seated. You can definitely smell the wood-fire grill but it's not overwhelming at all. The fried Brussels sprouts with bacon jam is normally a side dish however we ordered it as an appetizer. We both enjoyed it, especially that bacon jam :). To save room for dessert, we shared the ribeye. There's a $4 charge for splitting a meal which is reasonable since they give you both full servings of the sides. Even sharing the meal we had leftovers. The ribeye was finished with an herb butter and was very tender and tasty. The crispy garlic parmesan potatoes were also delicious. They are baked then slightly smashed then quickly fried in beef tallow...yummm. We ended our meal very much enjoying every last bite of the skillet chocolate chip cookie. To top it all our sever was amazing. Will definitely go back to try the chimichurri steak.

    Espresso Martini
    Sophia C.

    Once again, we had a spectacular date night at Ember and Iron. It truly offers the best bang for your buck when you're craving a great steak dinner. One thing I really appreciate is how, unlike many restaurants, they've narrowed their menu to a smaller selection of entrees and clearly focused on perfecting each one. The attention to detail really showed in the Braised Short Rib, where all the flavors came together in a wonderfully harmonious dish. While it's usually served with grits, I personally prefer pairing it with mashed potatoes. It's a small swap, but one that makes the dish even better for me. Beyond the food, the service elevated the entire experience. Our server, Joshua, went the extra mile to make our date night feel special and was extremely knowledgeable about the entire menu. To round things out, the cocktails were fantastic, and I would absolutely recommend the Gingerbread Old Fashioned. Overall, I'd say this place has surely become a regular spot for us and will continue to stay in our date night rotation.

    Corn bread.  Yum!
    Brian D.

    Probably the best more formal ding locations on the CR210 area. Nice restaurant. Great service with delicious options The cornbread is one of our regular go to items. The chimichurri steak is always excellent. Fantastic whiskey selection. This time, I did a flight of bourbons. You get to pick 4 and do either a half or full pour. Definitely not a cheap place to eat. Still, a good option for a better meal with great food and drink options.

    Hangar steak with great vegetables
    Pat C.

    The Shrimp and Grits were the best I've had!! Spicy, delicious, large portion. Yum! As always, service at the bar was stellar.

    Crispy Chicken Thigh Sandwich
    Sarah M.

    Second time dining here and it did not disappoint. We made reservations for the patio and it was a great spot for a quiet dinner without having to "yell" over the noise to have a conversation. Our server (I can't believe I don't remember her name!) was absolutely amazing! She was over-the-top professional, pleasant, and efficient with everything. She made great suggestions and checked in often. Our food was all hot and looked amazing. We started with the cowboy fries which were not my favorite. They weren't bad, but I wouldn't order again. I chose the crispy chicken thigh sandwich which made me forget all about the mediocre starter. The chicken was perfectly fried and super tender but the sauce and house made pickles made the sandwich. My husband got the lamb chop special which was also good (he said my sandwich was better). We skipped dessert but they had multiple options that sounded delicious. We did not have cocktails but the ones we saw served at nearby tables were pretty impressive. We often forget about this place because it is tucked into a shopping center but we definitely want to come more often.

    Glazed vegetables
    Rachna K.

    I was excited by the menu but I don't think the flavors delivered the way I expected. My crab cake Benedict was flavored decently. The side salad didn't really have any dressing on it. I got the side crispy garlic Parmesan potatoes and they were kind of burnt and again not what we expected, they didn't have much flavor and they were just whole large potatoes that were fried and barely seasoned. My mimosa was good. My friends thought their entrees were also ok overall. I'd give them a 3.5 for our experience today. I would go back to try their dinner to see if it's any better. It's an affordable place and cute brunch destination! They had the jags game playing as well in the corners.

    The fish and chips with dipping sauces in the background. Really needs a garnish.
    Jon A.

    I was on a ride up into Jacksonville and then back home, a bit of a loop just to see some things. Heading back, I took a non-traditional route. Unfortunately, it was starting to rain, and a good sized thunderstorm was coming through, so I started scouting for a place to pull over and perhaps grab a bite to eat. Thus, I found Ember & Iron. Frankly, as I approached the place, I was thinking that it was going to be a steakhouse of some sort. Not so. The menu is more along the lines of a high-end sports bar, aiming for the diner that wants to explore some different tastes in classic dishes. It can be hit or miss with that sort of thing, obviously. Sometimes you just don't want to mess about with a classic dish and its flavour profile. Since I was solo, and this was a Sunday afternoon, the place was busy with the church crowd, so I opted for a seat at the bar as that is always first-come first-serve. I went over the menu thoroughly, and even took a quick walk around the floor to look at some of the things that people were eating to see if there was anything that leapt out at me as being "Get This!" Eventually I opted for the beef carpaccio for an appetizer and the Fish and Chips for my main. The carpaccio was excellent, and would also make a great sharing dish for two. The fish and chips? Well, it was acceptable, but the portion size was on the small side for the expense. A single fillet on a bed of mid-level fries and a couple of dipping sauces was kind of sad. Not even any garnish to make the plate pop. The dish really needs work, considering the other dishes that I was seeing. Frankly, this is not a place that I would be intentionally going back to. If I were passing through the area again at the right time, and I had already been to other places to try them out, I would probably go back.

    Cowboy fries!
    Emily S.

    My fiancée and I just moved here and we were looking for a good date night spot and this was the perfect place! The vibe is very good and the restaurant has a modern feel to it. The food was fantastic - the cornbread and steak burger with bacon jam on it were the two favorites but everything was delicious! Our server was very nice and welcoming even giving us complimentary champagne for our first time. We will be absolutely going back and would recommend to anyone looking for a nice date night!

    Brunch Menu
    Brandi H.

    Brunch was amazing! They added a lot of tasty items to the menu. Perfect for a group or a few friends to get together. We had The Standard with a side of avocado and the Benedict. Both were outstanding and the mimosas were sooooo good. If you come, visit Alan at the bar.! Excellent service. He makes the best drinks. Cheers!

    Filet mignon with potato patty and Gorgonzola cream sauce
    Wendy B.

    We came here being new to the area looking for our new *steak* place. We ordered 2 old fashioned as this seems to be their signature drink. My husband was smoked and mine was not. This was one of the best old fashions I had had in a long time. The tables were set up as a long bench on one side then tables next to each other, so not the best ambiance. I can not remember if the tables were a better option. Our waitress was quick and nice. She asked if we had ever been there and I told her no and asked about their appetizers. She recommended the corn bread. I was a bit taken back by that as I never ordered corn bread as an app, nor did I find corn bread something you would opt for but we tried it and I am glad we did. It was service in its own cast iron pan with (honey?) butter and a pepper jelly. Honestly, I never knew corn bread could be so good. Now to our dinner. I ordered Filet Mignon (MR) which came with a potato patty, my husband ordered a Ribeye (R) and it came with French fries (frites) Our food came out and my filet mignon was super rare. I cut it open and it was rarer than my husbands. I sent it back for more fire, but kept the potatoes patty and asparagus. There was a gruyere cheese sauce on the plate which was a little smokey tasting. The asparagus ends should have been trimmed as I had to spit it out due to it being woody / stalky, but after that I only ate the middles to tip of asparagus. The Potato patty was a bit overdone as well. Finally they bring out my filet mignon and I had to send it back yet again as it was still raw in the middle. The manager came over and discounted my steak, and I just took it home.

    I know the owner
    Tish C.

    My friends have been raving about this place for years, so I finally took the plunge. The customer service is bar none! As soon as I walked in I felt welcomed and knew eating there would be a dining experience. We came for late lunch--honestly, the plan was to eat brunch, but I digress. Friends ordered some wontons and since I was starving I popped one in my mouth. I want to believe the wontons were made on site, because they were so flaky and crispy giving an empanada vibe. Of course I didn't know what I wanted, while everyone else memorized the menu. I finally settled on the French toast -- only for the server to come back and say, "we're all out", which is code for "ma'am did you think there would be French toast at 2:30" :) I decided to get the E & I standard, you can't go wrong with bacon, eggs and roasted potatoes. The portions are huge, just look at the pics of the Shakshuka and burger. The only thing left to say is, save me a seat at the bar. This might be my new Cheers! Shout out to the day manager, Maria and our wonderful server Lala. They took the experience to the next level.

    Fall in Florida cocktail
    Vanessa T.

    I have really enjoyed my dinners here! Just delicious! Start with the cornbread, it has a perfect texture! And a fancy cocktail, all good! This time around we got the chimichuri steak and salmon...out of the two I loved the salmon more, it was cooked so good, crispy on the outside and flavorful! Steak was good also just really loved that salmon dish! Beautiful presentations and unique foods, 5 stars from me!

    Shrimp n grits
    LaShawn T.

    Enjoyed a leisurely Sunday brunch of crab cakes and shrimp and grits. The cakes were decent and full of crab, but the flavor didn't shine through. The shrimp n grits stile the show...the crispy Okra and chorizo are a nice finishing touch to give this famous dish a good twist. Even though I had reservations and the place wasn't crowded, service was lackluster.

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