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    Ember

    4.1 (39 reviews)
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    Salmon Belly Amuse Bouche
    Justine J.

    I live in Chicago, a city known for its restaurant scene, and I can confidently say that Ember could compete with anything back home. Finding food of this caliber in a remote town like Hamilton is beyond impressive. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed into a modern yet warm space, complete with an open kitchen that served as the heartbeat of the restaurant. The atmosphere is upscale yet inviting, with earthy, handmade plates that add to the experience. The food? Absolutely incredible. Every dish showcased fresh, locally sourced ingredients and was plated beautifully. Some standout highlights: Salmon Belly Amuse Bouche - Served on a potato chip, this little bite was salty, creamy, and bright--I'm not quite sure what I ate, but it woke up my palate and set the tone for the food to come. Potato & Leek Soup - Served in a cute little handleless cup, the perfect cozy start. Endive Salad - Featuring Stilton blue cheese and candied pecans, the balance of flavors was exceptional. Wagyu Rib Cap Lifter - Three beautifully tender medallions, so soft you could cut them with a butter knife. Viral 24-Hour Potato - Crispy outside, tender inside, with a velvety cheese sauce that added the perfect hint of tartness. Honeycomb Dessert - The buttery ice cream paired with the crumbly topping made for an amazing contrast in texture. We also opted for the wine pairing, and the selections were fantastic--starting with white, ending with red, and a dessert wine that was my favorite of the night. Oh, and let's just say the pours were generous! Service was attentive and knowledgeable. Our server not only expertly described every dish but also recommended a fantastic local distillery when we wanted a pre-dinner cocktail. The pacing of the meal was perfect, and I have to shout out the bread and cultured butter--so good that we asked the chef for more! Speaking of the chef, interacting with him truly made this dinner special. I'd been following Ember on TikTok for a year, and to have Chef Toby personally come out multiple times to check on us and share insights about the dishes was incredible. If you're anywhere near Hamilton, Montana, Ember is an absolute must-visit. Whether it's date night, a special occasion, or just a memorable meal, this spot delivers big-city quality with small-town hospitality. I can't wait to come back! This is a dining experience worth traveling for. I can't wait to come back next year!!!

    Beef carpaccio with beef tendon puff.  Not a good combo.
    Chris R.

    This place is 1 star IMO. I added an additional star for the amazing service. Do not order the PHO. The broth was tasteless. I had 5 spoonfuls of the soup and 2 bites of the rice noodles. Couldn't take it anymore. It was a disgrace. I should have known not to order an Asian noodle dish at a "Steak" house. Total there were 5 thin slices of beef. I contemplated asking for salt but didn't want to be rude. My partner had a sip of the broth and looked at me and said is that water? $32 for washed down pho is no bueno. Ember, if you are reading this, please remove PHO from your menu. Japanese milk bun is dinner roll with a layer of glaze and salt on top. Beef carpaccio was very fatty and I can see that they tried to be creative with the fried puff tendon. The two just don't go together fat on fat. Beef pot pie was mediocre. Think of beef stew in a bowl with puff pastry on top of the bowl. $38 for creativity. Best dishes of the night were the vegetables - Fire roasted carrots were amazing. Since I was unable to indulge in the Pho, I ate all the carrots. The 24 hour potato was good too if you like cheese. Although if you don't like fat, you will taste the beef tallow in the potatoes. Seems like the restaurant put beef tallow in majority of their dishes. Ambiance was nice, clean and I appreciate that there are plenty of spaces in between the tables so we're not on top of each other and my partner and I can have a conversation comfortably. Overall, not a true high-end restaurant IMO. Nice and friendly staff. Good and clean ambiance. Dishes need a lot of fine tuning and flavor development.

    Fire roasted squash
    Gretchen H.

    Food was delicious although expensive. Bottled water was $9.00 but it's a great experience! Live getting to see the chefs cooking from our table, the crab dish was way cool!

    Beets
    Morgan A.

    Service here was phenomenal. The restaurant stayed open late for our food and wine pairing. The 10 courses were awesome! My favorites were the beets and the wagyu beef carpaccio. And all of the wines were unique and so light, and paired great with the dishes we tried. Thank you guys for having us!

    Never a bad meal at this phenomenal restaurant-from start to finish- every time! Best food, best service! One of my favorite restaurants of all time.

    Dan D.

    My wife and I stopped by Ember during our stay in Hamilton last week. Everything, including the service, was amazing -- the steak was perfectly cooked and the crispy chicken was maybe the best I've ever tried. Leave some room for the Milk & Honey dessert. Very cool ambiance and a little different than what you might typically find in the area. Prices were very reasonable, at least by our California standards.

    Camille D.

    Wonderful staff, service and dishes! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fine dining, locally sourced meal. Portions were perfect for sharing and the head chef delivered our appetizer and dessert. Will be coming back :)

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    Amazing food and service! We ordered almost everything on the menu. Loved every bite! Wonderful location.

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    9 months ago

    Over priced and not worth it. Food was so-so, service- slow. The new place in Hamilton is not even the best place....

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    True fine dining. Owner and staff are fantastic in every way. Impressive wine list, excellent main courses and desserts to die for.

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    1 year ago

    This place is nice but the food is hot and miss and very overpriced. The Wild Mare in Corvallis is much better!

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