Went here with my husband for our wedding anniversary. The staff was very kind and welcoming and the music was very nice, I loved that it wasn't so loud that we couldn't have a conversation. We ordered all the small plates but the caviar. Our favorites were the tuna tartar, the pulpo, chefs crudo and the shrimp. The sauce that the shrimp came in was delicious! We ended up taking the leftover sauce home. For main course I ordered the scallops and my husband ordered the halibut. Both dishes were fresh and seasoned perfectly. The sauces definitely brought everything together. For sides we ordered the plantains and carrots both were flavorful and amazing to eat. We will be back! read more

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This food was amazing but there definitely some polar opposite experiences my group had. They proudly do most of their cooking in their josper oven which for veggies can mean they are extremely aldente. We ordered the broccolini and carrots but they both felt like they were extremely undercooked. The halibut in tomato bitter sauce though was the true show stopper. And those beef fat potatoes made me think of patatas bravas from Spain. Those two dishes are the absolute best here read more

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I reached out to my realtor for a dining recommendation for my birthday meal. Of the few recs he gave, Ember won out. I made a same-day reservation for the chef's counter and I enjoyed it more than dining at the bar. 10/10 * no notes * I'll be back What I ate: cocktails: midnight in technicolor starters: caviar and skins (chef's treat) + crab cake (it was stuffed with corn and who'd have thought?!) entree: josper-roasted market fish * that day it was halibut and the light crust around the edges was an unexpected + pergently executed dessert: churros (chef's treat) From the hospitality to the cuisine, Ember is easily a top 3 dining experience of mine. Thanks Claire, Presley + another supervisor whose name has escaped me (so sorry), Chef, and team for making my birthday such a special one. read more

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A few friends recommended this place so I went for a group brunch. The food was excellent. We had the biscuits, steak and eggs, burger, and hash. Definitely get the biscuits for the table! Everyone really enjoyed their food. The service was good except for the hostess. The hostess was impatient and curt and didn't have 10 seconds to wait for me to scan the QR code for the parking validation. When I told her I needed to scan, she didn't care and said she was going to the table anyway. She just threw the menus on the table and then left. We didnt' want to sit in the sun but she had already left so we had to ask around to get another table. Sorry to bother her at work, I guess. A host/ess is a restaurant's first impression and it was off to a bad one. Our actual server was nice though and the food was good so I'll still give the restaurant 5 stars. read more

It was my first time trying out this restaurant. I have to say I was pleased with the service. The drinks were okay. I had a vieux carré and an old fashion. The old fashion was good. I wasn't pleased with the vieux carré. We ordered the tamal, pulpo (octopus). The octopus was delicious. I didn't finish the tamal. My husband got the filet skewer. He enjoyed it. We ordered the pork and a whole snapper for our entrees. They were delicious but my dish was definitely burned. There's a difference between charred and burned. It was burned. I would recommend it but it's not a spot I would return to. I was expecting more for a check of 400+. But I enjoyed myself. read more

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Went for a gal's brunch and it was surprisingly empty, but the food was great!! We got: -migas -chilaquiles -burger (so much meat with the patty and the pork belly) -churros toast (a solid sweet to share for the table) -steak and eggs (asked for medium rare and got medium well) The top dish at the table was the chilaquiles so I'd get that if I were to come back for brunch. Next I want to try the dinner! read more

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I thought it was good but the quality of the dishes was not always as great as they sounded on the menu. We started with four small plates. First was the caviar bites, which might have been the most disappointing. I found the masa overpowered the caviar, did not taste nearly as great as it looked. The octopus carpaccio was as good as advertised, lots of great and interesting flavors, and I am not normally a fan of octopus. I really enjoyed the morita shrimp, especially being able to use the flatbread to dip. We had two specials as our mains. The real highlight of the meal was the pork chop mole. The mole was good and the pork was great, perfect char from the Josper grill. I really like the whole red snapper, my friend not as much as he got frustrated with the bones and scales. Overall a lot of good dishes, a few great, but could use more consistency. read more

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I've been to Ember for brunch a couple of times now, and it's been excellent both visits. The steak and eggs were cooked perfectly, and I loved the black beans and enchilada sauce that came with them. The churro toast was tasty, but a bit on the overly sweet side - I would skip and opt for the pancakes instead, which were unreal. Soft and fluffy inside, lightly crisp on the outside, topped with caramelized plantains and an incredible whipped cream. They're easily some of the best pancakes I've had in Austin, and I'd come back just for those. The space is beautiful and the service is on point, but brunch here feels seriously underrated. Both times we went it was surprisingly quiet, which makes sense since Ember seems to be better known for dinner. If you're looking for a great brunch without the usual wait, definitely give it a try. read more

Ember Kitchen - Steak and eggs, churro toast, mimosa - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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There is garage parking with validation from the restaurant for 2 hours. They also take reservations. The live music was great when I went! We sat at the chefs table which was just ok, usually I'm used to chefs table interacting with chefs but that didn't happen. To start we were given complimentary plantains and guacamole. Drink: The paper wisdom was yummy and not too sweet and the in lieu of sleep was like an espresso martini. Small plates: The crab cake was great! We also had the Morita Shrimp, which honestly that was overcooked. The bread that it comes with was a very yummy, along with the sauce that the shrimp was in. Main dishes: The scallops were cooked well. The Wagyu steak was also very yummy. The star dish for me was an off the menu short rib which was to die for, but pricey! Make sure you ask the cost before you order! Side dish: The crispy beef fat potatoes are a MUST try. Dessert: The Maíz y Chocolate is a MUST have! If you are a fan of dark chocolate get it, because the raspberry dark chocolate combo is scrumptious! read more

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Fantastic food and drinks! We had a wonderful experience and can't wait to be back. Started off with the tuna tartare/plantain chips, caviar, and ended with the surf and turf, Waygu steak. Our waitress suggested the churros as a sweet treat and it was a perfect light way to end the meal. You will need a reservation to be seated right away. read more

Ember Kitchen - Tuna tartare - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Visited here over the weekend and we enjoyed our brunch! We were able to make a reservation quite easily and even get seated a little early. The space inside the restaurant was very nice. Lots of windows allowed for a great amount of natural light so even though it was filled with people it didn't feel crowded. My favorite part of the meal was the biscuits and gravy. I'd very much return just to get those again. We also had the plantain pancakes, steak and eggs, a blueberry drink, and a mango mocktail. Everything tasted great and the wait time wasn't even long either. Thankfully parking wasn't a hassle since they validate parking at the garage. It was a beautiful day to brunch and we had a great time! read more

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I was so excited that Ember started to serve brunch and decided to give it a go with the hubs. We were promptly seated and placed our entire drink and food order and then, we waited. The Crudo eventually made it to our table well before our Mimosa and Bloody Mary, which was just ok. We ordered another round of drinks, and asked for more spice in the Bloody Mary, and we waited again. The Chilaquilles and the Migas with Josper Chicken made their appearance before our second drink order. Fine, but also annoying as we didn't order "craft" cocktails. The extra spice for the BM was "accomplished?" By adding a slice of jalapeño to the skewer, nothing extra in the drink itself. Disappointing. Back to the food. The chilaquiles were good, but hubs claimed he had better at other places. My migas were more like a Frittata due to their skillet cooking, thankfully I like Frittatas. I was really looking forward to the Josper chicken, but sadly I only found maybe 6 small pieces, albeit very tasty, in the entire dish. For the price I should've just ordered the 1/2 chicken entree. All in all it was ok, there are for sure better and cheaper brunch places in Austin read more

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From the service to the plate, Ember Kitchen is a must-visit. The crab cake appetizer was light yet flavorful, but the short ribs stole the show. They were savory, tender, and served over the dreamiest polenta. I loved the interactive element of choosing our own knives,it's those little details that make the service here top-tier. Highly recommend! read more

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We've been to Ember Restaurant several times now, and it never misses.This visit was for dinner, and we sat at the chef's counter- which is absolutely worth it. Watching the chefs work up close adds so much to the experience and really highlights the care and skill that goes into every dish. We started with the morita shrimp appetizer, then had the short rib special and the half chicken. Every bite was packed with flavor- the food is consistently incredible. What really sets Ember apart, though, is the service. It's consistently warm, attentive, and perfectly timed without ever feeling overbearing. Whether it's your first visit or your fifth, Ember delivers on food, experience, and hospitality. One of our go-to spots in Austin and always worth coming back to. read more

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I surprised my husband with a reservation at Ember kitchen for his birthday! I planned for us to sit at the chef's counter but when we arrived there were 2 other people sitting there and we would have been elbow to elbow so we asked for a table by ourselves-- which was more of the vibe we wanted for that night. I ordered the Julian Collins mocktail (which had matcha in it) but it wasn't my favorite. Our waitress was kind of enough to bring me another mocktail that has ginger cider (I forgot the name) -- and while it was beautifully crafted it was a bit too sweet for me and tasted like a super sweet cold apple cider. For dinner we each decided to try the Josper chicken (even though we could have split it) and we ordered the beef fat potatoes and fried plantains as our sides. The Josper chicken was humongous and truly the best chicken I think I have ever had. I'm so glad we don't split it because we both tore it up That charcoal flavor was everything!!! The potatoes were nice and crispy and the plantains were perfectly cooked, The salad that comes with the Ember Kitchen was light and refreshing and was the perfect compliment. They were kind enough to give my husband a free desert which were churros filled with dulce de leche and they were the most incredible thing I ever had!!! My husband also ordered the chocolate gelato but he said it tasted like ice cream-- although he really enjoyed it. TLDR: - Josper Chicken is amazing! Try it and see - Churros delicious - Mocktails are creative and beautifully crafted, but not my favorite - Amazing place to celebrate birthday, anniversaries or special occasions read more

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We came in for a little date night around Christmas time. Made a reservation and were seated promptly when we arrived. At 1st they say us at a 2 top upstairs just right in the middle where a lot of people were passing by us. It seemed a bit too hectic for us and they happily moved us to another 2 top near the railing and with a nice few to see down to the 1st floor. Our server, Victoria, brought us some lovely welcome shots and even a second round a little later into our visit since our main entree's took a little long to arrive. She even added some churros for us to go. Nice gesture for the wait. We had the following items: Tuna Tartare $25 - Tuna was fresh and paired very well with the plantain chips. Decent portion size. Morita Shrimp $23 - Wow this dish was our absolute favorite. Would 100% order again. The creamy sauce is super garlicky(I LOVE garlic) and perfect for dipping the flatbread in. We cleaned the bowl! Filet Skewer $34 - Tender filet and love me some grilled sweet peppers. Great flavor. Pork Chop $54 - Sadly our least favorite dish. Pork was overcooked. Overcharred. Meat dry. Buuut it was fun to pick our own knives to use to cut up our Pork Chop. Crispy Beef Fat Potatoes $16 - Nothing special here. Not enough flavor for me. I would not order again. They do give a large portion though. Charred Broccolini $16 - Decent portion and cooked perfectly. Overall the ambiance and exceptional wait staff are what made our date night such a lovely experience. There were some hits and misses on the food we selected, but I'm definitely open to trying more menu items and 100% getting the Shrimp Morita again. read more

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Such a fantastic experience! We made a reservation at the Chef's Counter for our wedding anniversary on a Sunday night. The staff was superb and we really felt welcomed. The food was amazing as well. We looked around for a place with delicious and uniquely prepared dishes, and Ember didn't disappoint. Let's start with the parking. Parking was super easy. We parked in the Seaholm Garage and scanned the QR code in the garage to start our parking session. Ember has a QR code at their host stand to take 2 hours off of your ticket. No need to ask your waiter; just scan the code on your way out. The Chef's Counter experience was super fun. We got to watch the Josper doing its thing, and all of the kitchen staff working like a well oiled machine. Would definitely recommend! We started off with the Market Fish Crudo (Ora King Salmon) and the Crispy Tamal "Ahogada". The salmon was super tender and delicious and paired nicely with the light sauce. The Tamal was great as well and is definitely the more interesting of the two apps. Would love to try the Salpicon de Pulpo and the mussels next time. For entrees, we got the Scallops and the Josper-Roasted Market Fish (Halibut). The scallops were cooked perfectly and the corn was deliciously sweet. Always wished to have more scallops though. The halibut is a meaty fish, and flaked so well. It was tender with a nice crispy sear on top. The sauce for the fish was absolutely addicting and we definitely used our spoons to not waste a drop. The sides were great as well. The Beef Fat potatoes were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The amount of potatoes could easily feed another person. The salad was also high quality. We ended the night with the churros, which, as expected, was solid. Despite sitting next to others at the counter, the place felt pretty intimate. Wished the music wasn't as loud though. Definitely a memorable night and would love to come back for the next special occasion. read more

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Ordered the side of carrots, tuna tartare appetizer, market fish, and 1/2 chicken. The only thing that was really delightful was the market fish. Carrots were undercooked and soggy at the same time. Tuna tartare was solid but the plantain chips were so thin they broke when you tried to use them as a chip. Nice concept but had little flavor to the plantain. Yucca chips were nice. 1/2 chicken was dry and overpowered by citrus. Market fish was divine. Ambiance was beautiful however it smelled like a mix of fabuloso and used restrooms which was tough to get past. We were also seated in a busy hallway that made it hard to have a conversation. Service was great and they have such a nice and helpful staff. Underwhelmed and we won't be back unfortunately. read more

Went here for a celebration and they gave her a compliment cocktail to start:) The crab cake was my favorite appetizer. It had large crab flakes and slight kick was perfect. The mussels were another favorite. You must get a little bit in one bite: baguette dipped in the sauce and a mussel with veggies! Such a unique, delicious flavor. The tomahawk was perfect for sharing. The server let us pick out own cutting knife. The fish quality was great but the sauce and flavor wasn't the best combo. Overall, I think the apps are better than the main dishes. Service was a little slow. It's a little overpriced for what you are getting. read more

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Most of my reviews focus on the perceived value I believe I get for the money spent. Overall, I think Ember Kitchen is certainly worth checking out, but I think I might order a little differently next time. First off - parking is convenient in the Seaholm parking garage. My understanding is that Ember will validate, but it wasn't apparent to me how that works and honestly I walked out forgetting it and having to pay the bill for parking - oh well. I came with a party of six and we were celebrating a birthday. The team at Ember was very accommodating. We were seated downstairs in their "Speakeasy" room. It's a bit dark, but cool atmosphere. There are other dining options if you prefer a bit brighter setting. We were served complimentary birthday shots! These were quite tasty - enough so that I ordered another round of those citrus based shooters. Everyone at the table ordered a cocktail. Nearly all the cocktails on the menu are going to be served in a feminine looking glass and with a flower. The cocktail menu is pretty much for the ladies. On the bright side, they have a good selection of bourbons, tequila, etc available for straight pours at a decent price. Not extensive selection, but I think a good choice - enough that I think you will find something to fit your price point and taste profile. Our waitress was top notch. Very attentive and paid close attention to the orders from our gluten sensitive guest ensuring she ordered safely. We ordered a couple small plates as appetizers for the whole table. Everyone loved the crab cake. I thought it was tasty but wasn't expecting whole kernel corn in a crab cake so that threw me off a little. Market seafood crudo - this is a fish appetizer and as the name implies changes based on availability. The night we ate was a Hamachi or Salmon option. The salmon had a bit more of a spicy sauce so we chose that. It was a hit. We also chose a tuna tartare and it was fresh, good but didn't knock our socks off. When ready for the main course - our waitress had a number of off-menu specials to tell us about and honestly many were very interesting options. In fact, we chose to split a 50oz Tomahawk steak. This was a huge steak plated on a hot platter, already sliced off the bone with some fingerling potatoes. This was honestly the most expensive part of the meal (no surprise), but also the least impressive. Now visually it was a spectacle for sure, but the meat certainly had pieces that were tough with some large pieces of fat. Now I don't mind the fat, but when sliced there were a couple pieces that were nothing but fat, other pieces still that were mostly gristle. We all agreed the seasoning was just missing, it seemed to have no seasoning at all. It was also quite charred. One of the claims to fame here is their Josper oven and clearly it can put a good char on a steak. Some in our party liked it, but I thought it was a bit much. There can be fine line between a good steak crust and a burnt crust. I thought it was a bit much, and maybe why the seasoning seemed missing. On the bright side, it was cooked correctly to order. My only problem was, for the price, this was a complete miss. We also ordered scallops and the morida shrimp. Both were excellent. These were probably worth coming back for. The morida shrimp come served in a bowl with a rich sauce that was enjoyed by the whole party. The scallops come pan seared and were cooked perfectly - which is key to enjoying a good scallop. Be aware that the typical order of scallops though comes with only two scallops - rather light even for a single individual, because these were not on the "small plates" menu, it was supposed to be a full entree. Great experience overall, but we just felt not quite worth what we had to pay for it. Overall, it was just over $150 per person. What could have saved it - for that price, the steak HAS to be on point. read more

Ember Kitchen - Menu - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Every single dish here was unique in its own way and had very sophisticated flavor profiles that fancy food tends to bring. This was one of the priciest restaurants I've visited, and I wasn't disappointed. I ordered a Pisco Spritz as my drink to start, which wasn't too sweet and had the right amount of citrus. For appetizers, the tartare was really good- the guac complemented the tuna very well. Also, the mussels were phenomenal. Standout main courses included the chicken- just wonderful. You gotta get the broccolini too. The fish was also very tasty. My one disclaimer would be to not come here super hungry, because the food is quite light and the portions aren't huge, but you probably already knew that coming into such a high end restaurant. read more

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This place really took me by surprised! As someone who doesn't venture out to Latin food I came here for a birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. This is located in the Seaholm area and is a two story restaurant. I think the bottom floor is cuter. The food is so good and I def recommend eating family style and sharing dishes. I really enjoyed the steak and broccolini! Everything was seasoned. The service was nice and prompt. read more

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We tried Ember Kitchen for the first time for our 10 year anniversary. We went with our 1 year old. The ambiance of the place is also chic and nice with beautiful Latin flare decor. The selection of Latin music playing was so nice and changed the whole vibe of the restaurant to a fun relax yet sophisticated atmosphere. They do have highchair & for our anniversary the staff wrote a little card which was so sweet. Our server Grace was AMAZING. She was so sweet and explained the menus and what the top picks are. They served up little guacamole with plantain chips as an amuse-bouche. We ended up getting their special seafood platter, flatbread, beef fat potato, and let me just say we were so full. The seafood platter flavors were top notch. The sauce, the flavor that all the seafood was in was amazing. The potato were amazing, and i appreciate that without telling them they put the spicy sauce that comes on top on the side so we could give it to our baby. LOVE THAT. The flatbread was soft yet you were able to dip into the sauce of the seafood platter. I got the Siente El Fuego and it was delicious just the right amount of spice to give that nice kick. For dessert they gave us complimentary churros which were sooo yummy and not that sweet. We also got the Suspiro for dessert that cardamombb spice was so flavorful with the sweet pecans and dipping the churro in there was a whole lot of sweet flavors. We absolutely loved this place and will be back for their brunch menu on a weekend. read more

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Ember Kitchen is actually so cute. Went here for dinner one night my first time in Austin because it was actually close to the hotel I was staying at downtown. They seem quite popular as they had a full house when I got there! I reserved seats where you can watch them plate your food, thinking it would've been cool to watch them. It was okay. LOL. I think I would've preferred a table on the second floor, but it was all good regardless! The wait staff are friendly and have readily available recommendations if you need them. I ordered an ember margarita (I forgot to take a photo! eeek!) and the pork chop. The drink was strong, but delicious! The pork chop was plated beautifully! It was very tender and well-seasoned. The citrus garnishes complimented the savory flavor. Portion-wise what'd you expect for a fancier place. I would definitely come back again and try other dishes if I'm ever back. read more

Ember Kitchen - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's a bit of an upbeat bordello vibe in here. We sat upstairs, which was cool, it was a bit cramped but nothing unmanageable. We had multiple servers, they all had high energy and seemed to know the dishes well. We tried the crispy tamal, which was really good, flavors you don't find, try that! The Morita shrimp, I would have bathed in the sauce, so good. The crab cake! So much beautiful crab meat, not a lump of breading, great bit of heat here, loved this too. The Salpicon de Pulpo... artistry on a plate, party in your mouth. Delicious and well presented. We also ordered the pork chop, which was good, but didn't stand out especially vs the Halibut which was fantastic, crispy top, nicely cooked... just get that too. read more

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We came to Ember kitchen for dinner with my boyfriends parents when they were in town visiting. The ambiance of the restaurant was very fun and they had live music going on when we arrived. We started with some cocktails which were good but nothing amazing- the cocktail menu is pretty limited but the wine list is extensive and the bottle we ended up getting following our cocktails was lovely. The food we had was really delicious. I will say the small plates were VERY small, like with there being four people we each had maybe a bite or two. Our mains were amazing, the standout dish by far were the scallops with charred corn and corn mousse, easily some of the best scallops I have ever had. The market fish came with an incredible sauce and these pickled tomatoes which were so unique and delicious. Would definitely return again for a special occasion! read more

Ember Kitchen - Market fish - Latin American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place was very spacious and pretty! Liked the vibes when I first walked in. We sat at a nice booth. Our waitress was sweet. The Wagyu steak was decent. I expected a Wagyu steak to be a little more melt-in-your-mouth texture but it wasn't that at all. Just tasted like a typical good steak but nothing too special. I liked the mocktails that I got, esp the toasted marshmallow one. The plantains could've been a bit sweeter and softer. I liked the halibut dish and it was a nice touch to add extra scallops on top. The sauce was buttery and blended in well with the fish. Potatoes were also excellent. One thing that stood out to me was their corn tortillas! I usually prefer flour tortillas but these corn ones were so good. They were made fresh in house, brought out warm and soft. Also very aromatic. We went overboard and ordered a bunch of desserts. I enjoyed the sundae but didn't love the chocoflan. The cake was quite dry and the flan was not creamy enough. I'd still come back because of the ambiance and their main dishes were good enough. read more

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We visited for a girls brunch for a baby shower at Ember Kitchen. For a rainy day, I was surprised how busy it was. We made a reservation for 6 and sat at a table on the second floor near the railing overlooking the first floor bar and dining. Very cute decor and vibey music. It was the perfect pick for a small group brunch. The biscuits and jam app was delicious and everyone seems to enjoy their entree. I wasn't the biggest fan of the steak and eggs. I felt like my steak was a little too rare and the eggs didn't have much flavor, but the duck fat potatoes side was really good. I think I would choose something else next time for my main. Otherwise, my friends enjoyed the chicken salad and the burger. We also enjoyed their matchas and iced lattes. Cute spot for a date night or girls night. Our server wasn't the most personable, but was attentive enough. You get free 2 hour parking in the Seaholm area garage if you scan the QR code at the host stand. read more

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Love this place for dinner, particularly downstairs in the agave room. But you're only as good as your last encounter...have not had a good experience upstairs. Ever. Definitely don't do brunch here. Absolutely not worth it. Slow service. Mediocre food. Weak cocktails. Go to any Maudie's and get better service and food quality for half the price. Go to Juan in a Million and get better service and food quality for 1/4 the price. read more

I had the best time here! The food and drinks were amazing, and everything was well-seasoned and balanced flavor-wise. I loved sitting by the kitchen and being able to have a glimpse of the dishes being made. There was live music playing, which was a little on the louder side--the waitress had to step over to our side to talk about the evening specials because she wasn't able to shout over the tunes lol. Regardless, it's the perfect spot for a date night. read more

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Really delicious brunch. The burger at brunch is the best burger I have ever had anywhere. Go for that and you'll be happy. Potatoes are ridiculously good. Service is incredible. The place is a little tightly packed but it is a lovely location and decorated soothingly. read more

Stopped by for late night happy hour - Saturday 10 pm - 11 pm last hour before closing and had a great time. The happy hour menu has 3 cocktails for $10 - daiquiri / mule / old fashioned And $10 apps - we got the ceviche and the tamal and two beef skewers The ceviche was great but a little forgettable The tamal was amazing - lots of warm flavors The beef skewers are incredible - get these for sure!! We got two to have our own The scallops were also delicious but a small portion around two large scallops per order but we shared this dish and really enjoyed it Overall everything was great - but def make sure to ask for the happy hour menu!! The interior is beautiful - super well decorated - beautiful bar. Service was good too considering we came in around 10 pm before closing for happy hour! We were able to eat and leave before 11:10! read more

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Food was amazing, & our waiter Seth was super attentive. It was our 20th anniversary & we got complimentary shots & churros! They made our night special & we will definitely be back. The crab cake was full of crab, & the crudo was fabulous! Josper chicken & ribeye were great too! read more

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We accidentally made reservations here thinking it was another restaurant that began with an E. We are so glad we made the mistake they went above and beyond for my husbands bday. We started off with complimentary caviar bites. My husband described them as little caviar tacos because of the shells. They also gave us plantains and guacamole and shots to start the evening off. We got the crab cake to share. It was honestly one of my favorite crab cakes because it was different than your traditional crab cake. I loved the black beans and corn and the spiciness from the peppers. He got the halibut. I t was decent portion and lovely presentation. I splurged and got seafood platter special. It was big and I could not finish it but it had a great flavor and variety of seafood. The beef fat potatoes were one of our favorite sides, so crispy and full of flavor. For dessert we ordered the suspiro, it has a hard meringue and dulce de leche with pecans and a Carmel sauce. They also gave us churros has his bday dessert. We sat at the seats that faced the kitchen and got a perfect view of all the food coming out. We are already talking about our next 2 visits and what we plan to order. There is a parking garage right behind the restaurant that they honor 2 hours of complimentary parking just know your license plate when you get to the restaurant. read more

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We had a group of 6 so we made reservations the day before for Sunday brunch. The space is inviting, open, beautifully designed and has so much natural light. We sat where we could see the chefs using the open fire grill which was a nice touch. Our waitress was super attentive and knowledgeable throughout our entire meal. Cocktails were exceptionally delicious - we tried the espresso martini with tequila and talks with nana which two others at the table ended up ordering because it was so yummy. We also did a bottle with juices for mimosas because it's brunch! Do not pass up on ordering biscuits and their jalapeño gravy to start. The biscuits can be enjoyed by themselves because they are so flaky, moist and flavorful but the gravy took it to another level. Not too heavy and just the right amount of spice! For our entrees we got: steak and eggs (both the steak and eggs were cooked perfectly to order which is greatly appreciated when it comes to both), chilaquilles, chorizo hash, and my son got a big old pancake. Honestly, everything was so good. Lots of flavors and the portions were just the perfect amount. I want to go back and order the rest of the brunch menu. Added touch, they bring out a case of knives for you to choose from for your steak and eggs, how cool. If you are looking for a date night or brunch spot, you need to check out Ember. They are making some really unique dishes. Oh, and they validate up to 2 hours of parking in the garage with Trader Joes read more

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Updating my review from a couple years ago after I finally got here for a brunch and I'm so glad I did. Food was great and I really want to come back for brunch (and dinner) to try more items from their Josper oven. Went with steak and eggs which is such a good choice! Their chilaquiles were also so good. So glad to see so much hype online for Ember because it deserves it! read more

I would give it a six if I could. Every item was well prepared, perfectly seasoned and played with love. Cocktails were spot on and the staff could not be nicer and extremely efficient at the same time. We sat at the chefs table and had a chance to watch the choreography of the kitchen staff. We split the mussels w/chorizo, and the greatest half chicken we have ever had which also came with a beautiful salad in the middle -- plenty for two people. Nice Latin jazz vibe with live guitar players. Fun night. Great experience. read more

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This Latin restaurant is spectacular! The space is bright and full of natural light. We sat at the chef's counter and loved watching the food being prepared--it was a great experience. Service was excellent; our server was knowledgeable and explained the concept, including their unique Josper oven. We got a complimentary mezcal shot (strong!), and the cocktails were top-notch. The hamachi crudo with fruits was a brilliant combo. Same for the mussels, which I also recommend. I loved the Josper halibut. The meat was delicate, along with a creamy, bright sauce, and the Josper half chicken was tender, smoky and flavorful. Sides aren't included--Josper carrots were tasty but a bit pricey. Overall, it was a memorable meal! read more

First meal in Austin and it totally delivered. We walked over from the Proper Hotel downtown - heads up, the route isn't the prettiest and you'll pass a few homeless folks on the way, but once you get into the plaza it's actually really nice. Inside is super well-decorated and we got seats at the chef's counter, which was a great spot to watch everything. Service was warm, attentive, and on point. What we ordered & loved: * Wagyu Steak: Not the Japanese kind, but honestly more flavorful than expected. Charred outside, tender inside, packed with taste. 10/10. * Josper Chicken: Shockingly good. Juicy, super well-cooked, and the charred look is intentional, not burned. Best chicken we've had in a while. 10/10. * Carrot Side Dish: Must order. Sounds simple, tastes excellent. read more

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I knew I was coming here the previous day so I decided to peruse through the most recent 100+ reviews. The takeaway is that the food is exceptional, well plated and presented and the service is very attentive, if not somewhat overly attentive. Best to park at the Seaholm parking garage where you can scan a QR code at the hostess stand when you leave for two free hours. Needless to say, this area of Austin is heavily congested, and you'll notice the parking rates for the garage below are pretty high. If you're a first time visitor, you'll need to scan the QR code in the garage and set up your code, otherwise you could get towed or boot clamped. They don't play around. Once you ascend the stairs at the Seaholm building, you'll come to a pleasant plaza area with several other surrounding businesses there. For those of you unfamiliar with Seaholm, this used to be one of Austin's local power plants before it was shut down and converted into this repurposed public space. Literally, there are hundreds of food photos posted on the reviews below, so I thought I'd shoot some lesser seen facets of this location. Once you brave the traffic and find your way inside, you'll notice this is a three story restaurant with an intimate bar in the basement along with private rooms (that seat up to 20) and two floors of open dining space above. There's actually an elevator that connects all three floors. If you come here with a party of 15 like I did, they'll probably be seated downstairs. There is some outdoor seating, but if there's a train going by (just 200 feet away) it's really really noisy! Plenty of people bragging about the food, but I decided to focus on some aspects that others have missed. If you're one of the many condo or apartment dwellers in the area, you'll probably be a frequent visitor. If you're visiting from the burbs, take the parking situation into consideration. Food and service was exceptional for our group. Check out the informative photos/videos below, you'll notice there's no food shown here. read more

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