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    Ember Restaurant and Bar

    4.1 (111 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Lobster Mac & Cheese
    Laura D.

    Had a wonderful dinner on the patio overlooking the water and the mountains. We shared the mango shrimp, and the ordered the steak frites and lobster Mac and cheese. For dessert we had the carrot cake. Every bit of it was wonderful, and the portions were very generous, and we had an excellent view and service. I would highly recommend.

    Bistro Filet
    Bryan L.

    We visited Ember while staying at the Estes Park Resort. While we had a very satisfying meal I'm not sure that I'd come here if staying elsewhere. Keep in mind it's offseason so the place was quiet. Night so no views of the lake. If staying at the resort it's a no brainer to have a meal here. Dinner, table for 3. I had the bison short rib with garlic mashed potatos. A hearty dish, delicate short rib, I dare say I enjoyed the mash potatoes the most. Also ordered was the Bistro filet which was ok but not wow and the steak frites. The steak frites was tender with a generous portion of garlic Parmesan fries. This one iId recommend. Drinks were excellent. I tasted two old fashions with their house barrel of Elijah Craig whisky just to be sure, yes they were excellent. The modern mountain decor is pleasant, a bit dark at our table. Service was exceptional. Prices are on the higher side but not out of line for Estes.

    Kathleen N.

    We were here for a weekend and wanted to find a restaurant we can reserve in advance - and sure enough this is one of the few restaurants in town that takes reservations. The service was okay, could have been better. We arrived early and still had to wait an additional 30 minutes for our table. Not only that but our server could have also provider better service as we were waiting on water and our check for a long time. The ambiance was very nice, warm, and inviting which was perfect for a group of people I was with. The food was okay. I got the queso, salsa, and Guacamole dip as an appetizer. The Guac was good but the cheese and salsa had a consistency I wasn't a fan of. For the entree, I got streak frites and it was average - good but not great, might even say a little bland. Overall, I'm glad I tried this place but I'm not sure if I would come back.

    Lobster bisque
    Amber D.

    Has a great dining experience at Ember. We had a group reservation and were seated timely. The lobster bisque was delicious and had plenty of lobster pieces . The bison flautas were very flavorful. I really enjoyed the selection of food options from the menu. Everyone in my group seemed to be pleased with their food.

    Lobster bisque soup and a view!
    JoJo E.

    KILLER VIEWS!! Golf club crowd after happy hour and quite busy on Saturday evening. There was an event upstairs which made it very loud but we opted to sit outside on their gorgeous deck until a rain storm forced us inside. The staff were pleasant and our server Vlad was very kind to find us a seat with a good view. I love the chilled glass water bottles they bring and the smaller glasses to refill as they don't crowd the table. It felt very bougie and fancy but the food was truly amazing!! Everything looked and smelled great and it came out of the kitchen piping hot and beautifully plated. My sea bass was perfectly cooked and seasoned well. Hubby had the fried chicken and loved it. I had to try his fried brussel sprouts as they were fantastic. The lobster bisque was very good with lots of chunks of lobster in it. I'd love to return and perhaps even stay at the hotel!!

    potato soup
    Taylor C.

    Really stunning restaurant right on the water. Huge windows overlooking the view. Dining room is gorgeous and the booths are really fun. Food was delicious! probably one of the best potato soups i've ever had. Was a little disappointed in the vegetarian entree options, hoped for something more elevated than a veggie burger. but it was a fantastic burger ! Service was great, very good recommendations.

    House marg - with an odd color
    Wendy M.

    Let's talk all the good things about our trip first! The views on the patio were amazing. Incredibly hot at first, with no sunshade, but thankfully the sun ducked behind a few clouds and provided some relief. We ordered only an app and two cocktails, so are speaking only to this. If you can imagine, two cocktails and cauliflower bites set us back $65. Whoa. What's worse? The Cauli bites were incredibly bland. Our waitress, Candice, although kind, didn't ask why over 75% of this dish was left when we declined a to go box. We asked for salt and pepper in a Hail Mary attempt to help them out, but no joy. Total fail. A few other small details got my attention - the plates she brought us were dirty and she forgot who ordered what. Mayne I'm grumpy today, but it was odd. She wasn't attentive and we watched every couple around us being attended to (by another waiter) while we sat in a in odd cone of silence. I'm not sure $65 is worthy of two drinks and an app? Even for Estes Park, it felt ridiculous.

    Filet
    Krista G.

    We had a good time as a family staying at the Resort here. We all ate more than our share. We started with the fruit and cheese platter. It was large and if you are looking for charcuterie... this is not it. It had one crustini, pre-sliced white cheese and the fruit was like an oversized kids meal... which was perfect for the kid. We also got a burger and then steaks. The steak sauce wasn't very good but the mashed potatoes were delicious. Smooth and even and plenty of butter. The squash was good but not evenly cooked or cut. We got a few drinks. The spiked cider and Moscow mule (in copper mug) were good. The manhattan and Penicillin? (sour) were better. Or that's second drink talking. Service was very good. Our server was conscious of allergies, attentive on drinks, and polite on pricing. It was busy. We had to wait 15 minutes and when we got there around 7:30 the other tables had obviously been there... more than a little while. A little stumbling and dropping keys... there wasn't even a wedding that night. I think they are adding room service and I think that would be a good addition in more than one way.

    Chicken fried chicken and arugula salad. Both were so good.

    The food was very good. We really enjoyed the chicken fried chicken and arugula salad. We would skip the bread & butter; the bread was kind of dry and we wished it was warm. Overall we had such a fun night at Ember! What an amazing view!

    Beef short ribs
    Mandy L.

    The cocktails get my win for Ember. A creative menu and they take care to make them with great attention. The food is admittedly delicious as well. The one loss in stars is honestly for the price. They have plenty of tourists willing to splurge on vacation, but as a local we can really only show up for an anniversary or special occasion, even though it does not have a fine dining atmosphere to match the prices... but if you are on vacation looking to drop some dough, the food and drinks are great!

    Apple Fritter Cake

    I have been here twice so far and both times really enjoyed the place. So far I have just had the cheese burger because it is so good. Fries are also good. They have this sauce they serve with the fries that is amazing. I suggest asking for extra. Cocktails are really good as well and I would 100% just stop by for a drink and an appetizer. The last trip was my son and I. We sat at the bar with no reservation. Given he is younger and can eat a ton he got the desert (apple fritter cake). I had a taste and it was amazing. Definitely worth making a reservation if you want a nice dinner while in Estes or go late afternoon and sit at the bar. A few pictures but sadly none of the burgers because we ate them so fast ! I will also say the staff is great too !

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    Great place. The food and service were excellent, and the views are fantastic. Highly recommend checking it out.

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    Pretentious and underwhelming. If you want to look like you're classy, but aren't terribly discerning with your food, this is your spot.

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