So I should start by saying I don't eat red meat so reviewing a steak house is tricky. The service was good but maybe not great. It's a really generic vibe and definitely felt like a hotel restaurant to me. That said, the squash blossom lettuce wraps and shrimp cocktail were delicious. read more

Exceptional experience from beginning to end. Jeremiah truly made our night with his recommendations. Everything he suggested was spot on and honestly exceeded our expectations. The 16 oz. boneless ribeye was cooked perfectly, tender, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you order a steak like that. The fingerling potatoes and Ember Brussels sprouts were just as good and full of flavor. The Ember croissants were a standout and the Caesar-style salad was super refreshing. The croutons were especially delicious and added a great touch. For dessert, the bergamot and basil pot de crème was incredible. It was light, unique, and the perfect way to end the meal. I paired it with an Earl Grey tea and it all came together really well. Josiah was also amazing and very attentive throughout the entire dinner. He made sure we had everything we needed and helped everything flow smoothly. Also want to give a quick shoutout to the hostess team. We arrived about 30 minutes late for our reservation and they still welcomed us and got us seated without any issue, which we really appreciated. Overall, the service and food were both outstanding. Definitely one of those places you look forward to coming back to. read more

We decided that cooking was not an option for Thanksgiving of 2024. Instead we made a reservation at Ember & Rye which is owned by Richard Blias one of the top chefs. I am a BIG FAN, BIG FAN!! It was easy to park and was right next to the golf course. We got there early as they were setting up because I was super excited. Lol! It was an amazing spread with everything from prime rib to sushi! They also had a few unusual things that were delicious like the mulled wine octopus. Their green bean casserole had a smokey flavor that was incredible. We ate a lot and enjoyed it so much. The staff was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you for a great time! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised with this place! Located right next to the golf course, you get a killer view if you sit outside. The inside is gorgeous and all renovated, as well. Noah N. was our server and he was attentive, kind, and gave good menu input. He was also a champion at refilling my baby's milk. We got the pre fixe menu: I got the salmon (a little boring) and Caesar salad (delightful) and the lemon and yuzu for dessert (not to be missed). My friend really enjoyed her medium rare steak! After, we walked the trail right outside, which was great. We had lunch reservations for 11:30, so parking was easy for us! read more

Came here for Sunday brunch. The place has its own private parking and plenty of spots. Walking in, we were seated right away. The place is beautiful and has a view of the lagoon. We ordered the pre fixe menu and it was the best selection. For starters, we had the caesar salad. Salad was very good. For the main course, we had the steak frite. Steak was tender and tasty. The sweet potato was crunchy and tasty. To end the meal, I ordered the Lemon Yozu Posset but was told they were out. That confused me because they just opened and we were the 1st customer that arrived. So, we ended up with the chocolate cola cake and it was good. But sad we didnt get the posset. read more

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We stayed at the resort for my birthday weekend so my boyfriend had made a reservation at Ember & Rye for my birthday dinner and WOW this meal was one of our favorite memories of the trip. The service, food and environment were all perfect. While I cannot remember our servers name, he made us feel so comfortable and was attentive during the entire meal. For the food, here's what we ordered: Ahi Tuna Tostada $24 Ingredients: Avocado, Thai Chili, Toasted Coconut, Pickled Shallot, Cilantro, Mango-Yuzu Yolk I was really excited to try this due to the mango-yuzu yolk that they had made and I was so impressed how they turned the puree into a yolk texture. The tuna was really fresh as well. Rigatoni Bolognese $34 Ingredients: Duck Confit, Burrata, Herb Bread Crumbs, Parmesan If there's something about me, it's that I love rigatoni and anything duck related. When the server had shared that there was duck confit in the bolognese, I immediately knew we had to order it Boneless Ribeye $88 16oz, Flannery Beef, Dry Aged 14 Days This was one of the BEST steaks I have ever had. You can also see them grill it outside if you'd like to watch your food be made. I thought this was really special. I highly recommend their steaks! J.R. Organics Broccolini $14 Almond Salsa Macha, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro Of course we had to include SOME vegetables in our dish. This was delicious as well. We ordered some drinks as well but overall I would definitely come back for other meals if I am ever in the area again. I highly recommend Ember & Rye if you're in the area. I know they also have happy hour deals and great oysters! read more

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Went to Carlsbad over the weekend for my husband's birthday. Found this place on yelp for his birthday dinner. The food was amazing. My pictures do not do it justice. The service very well done. Our server was very attentive to our party of seven. it's a very nice place Overlooking a golf course. Very upscale. The food was amazing. We got their shrimp cocktail and that cocktail sauce was amazing. The steak was awesome. Well worth the price. The mushrooms and Caesar salad was so yummy. Everything was fresh. And we will be back next time we're in Carlsbad. Thank you to all the staff for making my husband's birthday very special. read more

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The food was really good, so thanks to Jonathan Bautista for providing excellent service and he is one of the most talented chef!!!

If you're searching for a standout steakhouse, Ember & Rye never disappoints. From the start of our evening, Jenna made a lasting impression with service that struck the perfect balance--attentive, friendly, and impressively knowledgeable about the menu. Her genuine warmth made us feel truly welcomed. The food, as always, was exceptional. Ember & Rye remains our go-to spot for perfectly prepared steaks, rich flavors, and a refined yet inviting atmosphere. What set this visit apart, though, was Jenna's thoughtful attention to detail--she seemed to anticipate our needs before we even had to ask, making the whole experience feel seamless and memorable. For an already outstanding restaurant, Jenna adds that extra touch that turns a great dinner into something unforgettable. We're already looking forward to our next visit. read more

If you're looking for an incredible steakhouse experience, Ember & Rye is it. From the moment we sat down, Jenna made the entire night exceptional. Her service was phenomenal -- attentive without being overbearing, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely warm. You can tell she truly cares about the guest experience. The food was outstanding (as always). Ember & Rye continues to be our favorite steakhouse -- the quality of the steaks, the flavors, and the atmosphere are consistently top tier. But what really made this visit memorable was Jenna. She anticipated everything we needed and made the evening feel effortless and special. If you go, ask for Jenna -- she elevates an already amazing restaurant into a five-star experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

I give them 3/12-4 stars at most. The service is great! But the food over the past 3 yrs we have been coming has been declining.... Not sure what's going on with the restaurant, but, the first time we loved it! Like I said, the quality of food has been declining over the yrs... Food: * croissants-they bring you complementary starter of croissants. Amazing buttery, flaky goodness. (Had a bit since I can't really eat gluten foods). * gluten free bun- actually pretty good! Not the best but not the worst gluten free bun. * NY steaks - very tasty! * Swordfish Prime Rib- great piece of fish, but poorly executed.., all I tasted was butter and garlic. Totally missed a great piece of fish! Usually restaurants will over cook this meaty piece of fish. Here it's very juicy, but, it lacks flavor and they missed how great this piece of fish could have been with a different approach. * Fresh fries- perfectly cooked (maybe a bit salty..). But it was great French fries! * Hamachi Crudo - Cudo was ok.., didn't care for the finish profile of coconut at the end of my bit, didn't seem to mix well, left kind of a weird after taste. Coconut can either make it or break it since the taste isn't a settle flavor. The sashimi wasn't the best tasty fish either. * Ahi Tuna Tostada- it was ok. Just didn't wowed me. Dessert- * some sort of lemon custard like yoghurt dessert. Kind of reminds of Panna Cotte. I thought the food was just mediocre for such a high priced dining experience. The ambience was clean and casual, nothing fancy, their new reno after the fire was more of a chill, Californian, more of an upscale diner vibe. Would I come back again, probably not. Sad to say, since we stay at Park Hyatt and we go here whenever we stay at the hotel, very convenient. Also, not sure if it was right after the New Yr, but the place was dead. When we first went, Richard Blaze would come around and greet the guest. So he over sees the restaurant and made sure everything was in place and the quality of food as up to par. But like every restaurant, once it's established it seems they don't over see their restaurant and either that restaurant will thrive or decline.... This seems to be the case with this restaurant, declining... read more

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4/5 Took my husband to Park Hyatt Aviara Golf Club for Father's Day and made a reservation at Ember & Rye right after his round. The setting is beautiful and perfect for a post-golf celebration--elegant, relaxed, and with great views. We started with the tuna tostada, which was fresh and flavorful (solid 8/10), and oysters, which were good but didn't quite wow us (7/10). We both ordered the boneless ribeye with mashed potato purée--and wow, the steaks were cooked to perfection. Juicy, tender, and seasoned just right. My husband even said that's the best steak he's had by far and he's very picky with his steaks! Now, the only downside: we waited nearly two hours for our entrées. It was definitely a long stretch, especially after a full day of golf. That said, our server handled it with grace, checking in often and offering us complimentary appetizers and drinks to help make up for the delay, which we really appreciated. Overall, we had a great experience, and the food (once it arrived) was fantastic. Just knocking off one star for the wait, but we'd still come back--hopefully with a quicker kitchen next time! read more

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We had such a great experience at Amber & Wright, and a big part of that was thanks to Erica. From the moment we arrived, she was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. You can tell she genuinely cares about creating a great experience--she checked in at just the right moments and made sure everything was perfect without ever feeling overbearing. Her attention to detail really stood out, from remembering small preferences to making thoughtful recommendations. It elevated the entire visit. The food was absolutely amazing--beautifully presented and full of flavor--and the setting made it even better. Sitting with views of the golf course created such a relaxing, elevated atmosphere. Erica truly made our experience memorable. We'll definitely be back and will be asking for her again! read more

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A+ service and ambiance. We came here for a birthday celebration as we were at the park Hyatt aviara Unfortunately got food poisoning from the food and spent all night in the bathroom after dinner. We were excited to try this place but cannot return. I would have hoped and expected a restaurant of this caliber to handle their food prep and execution much better than this. 0 stars isn't an option so I'll go with the 1 star. read more

A beautiful experience with a visit from Chef Richard Blais himself! Made a reservation for a party of three, my husband and I took his mom out for her bday. Restaurant was easy to find with plentiful parking. Walking in, it feels so luxurious and upscale and there's a beautiful view of the golf course and lagoon. We were checked in and taken to our seat immediately. Our server, Alex was INCREDIBLE! He made the experience so personable and he was so attentive throughout our dinner. The croissants?!? HELLO? To die for! I'll take ten. We started with the beef tartare, banh mi meatballs, and the caesar. All three were extremely flavorful and unique. Would recommend any or all of those options! For main entrees we shared the crab & lobster bucatini and the boneless ribeye. The pasta was DEEEEELISH. The ribeye was heavenly as well. Buttery, tender, juicy, & rich. 100/10! For sides we ordered the fingerling potatoes, creamed spinach, and broccolini. The first two were okay, lots of flavor but I'm not a personal fan of the texture of creamed spinach. But the broccolini was incredible! Overall, the experience was fantastic between the food and the service! It was so cool to have Chef Blais come out and chat with us. It's not often that the chef comes out and chats with guests, let alone a celebrity chef! That was such a cool moment that we will always remember. Thank you Chef Blais, Alex, and the rest of the Ember & Rye team for making my mother in law's birthday dinner so special! read more

Ember & Rye - Ribeye, bucatini, broccolini, creamed spinach, potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Noah took care of my gf and I in the bar area. He made excellent recommendations and went off menu with cocktails like an absolute pro! Steak, bolognese, and cocktails 10/10! read more

Great steakhouse! Amazing ambience with decent views of the course. The Bar is pretty rad too. The food took quite a bit to get to the table, but was delicious. read more

Fantastic experience at Ember & Rye. Food was amazing. Service was exceptional. Letty went above and beyond!

Love coming here! The food and drinks are great and it's such a nice space. We usually sit at the bar and they always have great service. Especially love the salmon and the carrots. read more

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Outstanding food only outdone by the amazing service. This place hits every mark and can be an every week meal but also shine as special occasion venue. Thanks Matt. read more

Jeremiah was an excellent server. Greeted us with a smile and recommended amazing dishes. His friendliness was so nice to experience after a day of theme parks . Armando was hands down the best! He made our visit memorable . Our 6 yr fell asleep while we were about to dine, Armando made accommodations for our little one to be comfortable while we enjoyed our meal. He went out of his way to make sure we were taken care of. The two servers at ember & Rye are professional but genuinely caring people. So amazing to experience. read more

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A little late of a post; went last spring to celebrate a family member's birthday and was blown away by the food and the service. Our waiter was extremely attentive to us and added to our wonderful experience. We still talk about our meals that we had and how delicious they were. Meats were cooked perfectly, pasta was flavorful, drinks were great and the desserts were rich. Since we were a big group, we were able to order many different items from the menu. Looking forward to dinning here again when we're back in town. read more

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My wife ordered the salmon and the puréed potatoes. I ordered the boneless aged ribeye and the beet salad. Both were outstanding....But that was about the food. Let me tell you about the experience. I do very well in life, all praise to God, and I eat at the best steakhouses wherever I go. Coast to coast and Europe. I've been to all the so-called "best rated/reviewed" steakhouses, that have the best variety of steaks and other goodies. That have the best reputations and the fanciest decor and all that fluff and stuff. But NONE are operationally perfect with their kitchen execution. Every single steakhouse I've been to there's always one slip up somewhere... And, I'm very picky on the way I like my steak. I like Pittsburgh "plus" generally. I ordered a boneless ribeye from Ember and Rye, and it came out medium unfortunately. I wasn't very happy since my wife's salmon came out perfect and she was able to be an eating and I wasn't. But! In life I'm not about mistakes, it's all about the recovery from them. The second steak was brought out and let me tell you, it might've been the best Pittsburgh plus steak I've ever had in my life. Also, they cooked these steaks on a true Santa Maria grill. If you're not familiar with that style of cooking over embers, often times that style grilling does not get the best sear. Even though it gets a good cook throughout the steak, I like a nice char as well. This Chef was absolutely perfect on the second steak. Charred perfectly and the inside was warm red. Not overly medium. Absolutely perfect steak. So when you go out of town and you're going out to dinner for a nice steak and you have expectations that are high. Every once in a while, you'll get a disappointment. And it's not so much about that as it is about the recovery of the restaurant. And then the customer service that follows. They actually took my steak off of my bill. I did not expect that. And they didn't have to do that. Yes it is an inconvenience when you're not eating your entrée at the same time as your table guests are, but I thought it was a very smart and generous move on the restaurants part. Obviously, I gave the the waitress a bigger tip because I was very impressed with her customer service throughout the experience. Not to mention, we had our 11 month old son with us who was probably a little noisier then they were used to at that time of the night. But definitely go to this place. It was a very nicely designed restaurant and the entire team/staff was impeccable. Not to mention the food was excellent. read more

We stayed at the Park Hyatt and took a shuttle down for lunch with a golf course view. The service was disjointed between the initial helper who poured us water, and took quite awhile for our server to come and get our drink order. We already knew what we wanted on the menu so we made sure to put those in as well as we didn't know when Noah would return. The order screen is behind our booth, and there were definitely mumblings and grumblings among the servers and bartenders over communication issues that I did not want to overhear, so I tried to tune it out. After 15 minutes, I finally had to verbalize politely (with Noah's ears in earshot) to my tablemate why my Prosecco (not a cocktail that has to be made) was not here yet. Voila, 2 min later, the poured Prosecco appeared. We ordered 2 "Ceasar salad of sorts" with salmon add on for $64. I know how much romaine costs and you're definitely paying for the view and their overhead. I read about garlic croissants but I guess they don't offer them for lunch... but I probably wouldn't want to bite into cold buttered ones! I doubt I'll return here but wanted to alert local diners of the deficiencies and lack of genuine attentiveness. Noah was very pleasant, but seemed to be dealing with more tables than he could reasonably handle. read more

Ember & Rye - Ceasar salad of sorts on a small plate with a salmon add-on for $32 - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Food was fine, but execution wasn't great, which is not really acceptable considering the price. Some interesting ideas, and a lot of good, but they just whiffed on the details that would elevate this restaurant above other typical "upscale" hotel restaurants. 3 stars is too low, 4 too high, but I'm rounding up because the FOH staff were all amazing. My wife and I ordered the beef tartare and beet salad for starters, followed by the beef and broccoli (med rare) for me, and the hanger steak (rare) with the corn creme brule as a side for my wife. We were with a group who also ordered a variety sides: fries, grilled chickories, potato puree, and the pineapple maple bacon. The starters were all solid. The beef tartare was good, chips served with it were tasty. Beet salad wasn't bad, but the peppermint flavor was a little off putting. It has mint listed as an ingredient, it just didn't taste fresh, tasted more like an extract. Our party got the buratta and caviar dip, both were good. My expectations of the mains were tempered a bit by the reviews, and while the food wasn't bad, it was just not up to the standards demanded by the price (or the name attached to it). For me, my steak wasn't cooked to temp. It was barely rare, and was fairly cool when it arrived at our table. Considering it was already sliced and I don't mind rare beef, I didn't send it back to be warmed, but it was disappointing. It was also over salted, not to the point where I was chugging water (friend of ours got the swordfish and said it was way too salty), but definitely on the salty side. Again, while these aren't major misgivings (missing temp happens in a busy restaurant), when you're paying almost 60 for an 8oz cut and some broccoli and brussel sprouts you expect things to be executed well. Shame since the flavors were there, and I'll definitely be borrowing inspiration for a meal at home. The sides were fine, potato puree was a little too loose for my preference, fries and ketchup were good, and the bacon was tasty but a little too sweet (it's also basically a huge piece of pork belly). We were meh on the corn creme brule. Fun idea, but it would be better if it celebrated the taste and texture of corn more, it was basically a corn flavored custard which was a little disappointing. Loved the grilled chickories though. The desserts were nice, table didn't like the S'mores cake, but I thought it was well balanced, and we loved the yuzu pot de creme. The biggest negative for me was the "Not Too" Old Fashioned. Honestly tasted, and looked, like a mixer from a local dive bar: high ball glass of crushed ice with eyeballed measurements, a cherry on a spear and badly peeled orange zest. I was honestly fairly annoyed I paid $23 for that garbage. FWIW, the rest of the party enjoyed their drinks. Service was great and attentive, ambiance is about what you would expect for the area and the fact it's attached to a hotel/golf club. Overall we had a good time with friends, but the food just didn't live up to the hype, especially considering the price. Better attention to detail from the kitchen and bar staff and I think it could be a winner. read more

Nice and cozy restaurant overlooking the golf course (Aviara Golf Club). Also a lake in view in the background. A lot of brunch/lunch and dinner options. Was craving pastrami sandwich for days so went for it (apparently new to menu)...wasn't disappointed. Nicely toasted bread with perfect amount of pastrami (not overwhelmingly salty which is a no-no for me) and melted cheese. Was superb. Comes with a choice of fries or salad-decided to go for the salad. Overheard the other diners who were speaking of how tasty the other dishes were. Would come back and try other dishes. read more

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I really want to highlight the service here. You can dress down and still feel like you're royalty (after all, this is within the property of a five star hotel). My server Erika was incredibly patient as we were busy with feeding and settling down a baby right when we arrived and she still showed up to see if we were ready or had questions even though I'm sure she could tell we weren't ready to order whatsoever so I appreciate her for still checking in on us. The young lady who refilled our water was also great and attentive. It's a nice fine dining experience without the pressure of trying to be bougie. We had the veal chop which was delicious, and the salmon which I don't think I'd order again but that's not to say it was bad, I'm just not a cooked salmon person (I just wanted to try a good chef's salmon bc i can never cook it right myself). At the end, Erika gave us a complimentary anniversary dessert. If I'm ever saying at Park Hyatt Aviara again, I'd eat here again just bc of the service--I really liked the atmosphere. read more

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It's a tourist trap! Don't go! Service was slow. Food was not good. We spent close $900 for a very basic meal.

Tucked away in Carlsbad is this fine dining restaurant! I cannot express how good everything was! From the appetizers to the main course and sides, all things were so delicious. Our service was exceptional and super personable. Felt very welcoming everyone seemed to be enjoying their time. The restaurant is decorated beautifully as well. read more

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Located in Carlsbad at a golf course, what a beautiful place to have brunch. The menu is small but the quality is there. Service was excellent. Drinks are a little pricey but tasted great. You really can't go wrong with anything you order here, the bread is amazing in the buns and I don't eat them if it's not the case. Plenty of parking, come on down. read more

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The bar menu- I enjoy fine dining and I understand paying for quality, creativity, and execution -- but this felt like a straight-up ripoff. Three tiny meatballs for $18 is hard to justify, especially when the portion was barely more than a bite each. The $24 cocktail only added to the disappointment. High-end pricing should come with substance, balance, and value. What I got instead were cat-food-sized portions at luxury prices. There's a difference between refined and ridiculous, and this crossed it. read more

First I liked to say our waitress was Erica which made the meal so much better. The service was beyond my expectations The food was beyond my expectations too!! I'm a foodie so I don't give a 5 star review unless I know it deserves one I've traveled all over the world and I have to say this is on top of my list the view looking over the golf course was great too read more

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The food and drinks are always delicious and top quality. The property is stunning! This visit, I went to ember and rye. Our server, Jenna was amazing! I unfortunately have a lot of food sensitivities and she was very knowledgeable of the menu and guided me in choosing the perfect meal. 5 star service! Can't wait to return! read more

Service was great. Food, incredible. Josiah and Jeremiah did an amazing job. Surpassed all expectations. We'll be back!

Almost deserved a 5, except that the temperature of my steak was less hot than I would've preferred. The cook, however, was exactly as I requested: medium rare plus. The server recommended the American wagyu Denver steak and it was very tender and flavorful indeed. The sides and drinks were all good but nothing stood out as a must order. read more

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Ok staying @ the Park Hyatt and was recommended by the concierge for special Night. Arrived to be greeted by hostess on the telephone for a long time. Poor communication even though it was a 5 pm reservation. Then another host came. Just off and off basic greet and sit down. But didn't really think of it much of this. .Not busy so the Svc of checking in was disjointed ! The ambiance of the place is ok but dated. Ok here is the problem. New orders the first appetizer! Well took a bite of the meat balls it was just simple " bad bad gamy chewy off " then the eggplant was so greasy and tough. Like it was prepared yesterday. Not fresh. We didn't order and decided if the basic were this bad then wha t will the rest will be like. Manager came over and we decided to leave. We are all over 60 years old and never ever walked out on a meal. Terrible. So I left a generous tip and went on a better reviewed yelp establishment. Then we heard about the fire and it being closed. We really felt bad w the wait staff. Seems like they attended to us but repeated stuff ,,, it had two servers. Something was off. Now posting this am. Also when we went to the new restaurant I felt nauseous post the meat ball appetizer as well other party members complained of heart burn. Good luck luck w this place. Maybe it should of remained closed read more

Ember & Rye - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We celebrated our anniversary here and had a great time. We split the banh mi meatballs, the Denver steak with chimichuri, and the potato puree. The meatballs were definitely the highlight of the evening and very flavorful. The Denver steak was very tender but perhaps a bit too heavy for my tastes but my husband thoroughly enjoyed it. The garlic croissant was delightful and the potatoes were so silky. Because it was our anniversary they treated us to both a prosecco toast and a small sweet at the end which was so kind. Service was lovely. read more

The service and the staff here are absolutely amazing! Our bartender Ryan was incredible-- we talked about Vegas, the siggy "Bubble" drink, and so much more! He makes you feel right at home by the bar and the happy hour special is some of their best offerings! 10/10 recommend sitting at bar and getting served by Ryan and crew! read more

We had an amazing experience at Ember and Rye! Josh was an amazing bartender and the staff was incredible! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience would recommend it to everyone in the area! read more

Another wonderful experience at Ember & Eye. Our server, Erica made everything sound do delicious, it was hard to choose. Ultimately we loved everything , but the service staff, mushrooms, filet and Lagoon view was my favorite. read more