The lamb "lollipops" are perfect. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. The fish dip was delicious. Comfortable and cozy restaurant. read more

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We were pleasantly surprised by this place. While I did feel like it was a bit pricey, the food was excellent. The beat salad was gorgeous in it's presentation and quite delicious. We also had the meatballs which were very good but quite expensive for 4 small meatballs(not pictured). Then came the Rueben pizza which was also quirky and quite good. The tab with tip was $60 which I thought was high for essentially 3 appetizers ($10 of it was drinks). But the food quality was on point and the dishes were well presented and creative. read more

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First, the atmosphere is a little weird. I feel like it should be in Miami not St Simons Island. 2nd the pork belly is amazing! It was the best dish we had. The meatzilla pizza is good. I would skip the steak. You can find a better steak at a steakhouse without jus on it. The apple cake is okay. I am not a fan of the taste of anise in my apple cake. read more

Ember - Pork belly - Salad Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

My girlfriend and I came to visit SSI for the first time and we will definitely be back here every time! Trey is so professional and nice! We really enjoyed his energy and attentive service. And when I tell you- get that icebox cake!!! Best dessert I've ever had. Can't wait to be back. read more

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Ember has a wilted Caesar salad served on a board that's been in their pizza Oven. Everything seems #farmtotable I'm a fan of their green pizza which is pizza crust with another great salad on top with mixed greens and a light fresh made dressing. Their happy hour i hate to tell you about because the occasional time I go you'll have my seat. ($5 some appetizer items from 5-6 at the bar only) Their Brie and fresh bread with jam is special. I typically appetizer split here but the menu is creative and you can not go wrong. Home made pork rhines with a tart vinegar dipping sauce, small plate pork tacos or roasted Brussels sprouts name a few lite bites from which to chose. In-house muddled vodka with basil and strawberries or with ginger and jalapeño Are some specialty drinks they serve over ice rounds walking into this dimly lit up-lighted bar atmosphere is from a larger city and nothing you'd expect in a strip mall near the grocery. Definitely a worth the effort for the food and experience place read more

On the weekends at least , you need a reservation. We sat in the lounge area and ordered food. The Brussels appetizer was delicious, cocktails were good. I got the green pizza, which basically has a whole arugula salad on top of a cheese pizza but it was really good to me. My husband really enjoyed the meaty pizza. read more

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Tried Ember for the first time with my husband and sadly we were disappointed. We ordered bread, steak, a shrimp curry dish, and plantains as an appetizer. We did not like that the bread was covered with so much better. When we usually get bread at other restaurants butter is usually served on the side and not slathered on. My husband ordered is steak medium rare and it came out well done. The shrimp curry dish I ordered lacked flavor and the shrimp was over cooked making it have a rubber texture. It was not edible for me. The plantain appetizer was good, but nothing that stood out. On a positive note, the atmosphere and service are both excellent. read more

My friend and I passed by this place when grocery shopping and decided to give it a try. At first glance, I was skeptical. As the evening unfolded, it got better and better. Our server was incredibly warm and inviting and ready with a great explanation of the menu. She offers us suggestions for all of our courses and we readily accepted her advice. We ordered the lamb chop appetizer, shrimp appetizer and charred caesar salad for starters. Then my friend had the shrimp and I had the pork chop. We shared a bottle of pinot. For dessert, the plantains foster with a glass of each of the port wines! Yummy and so full! You should definitely check it out! read more

Local gem. Creative fresh menu options with a fabulous tapas menu. Easy to eat keto. The specialty drinks are SO good. The wine selection is ok. Where else can you get plantain foster??? Adult atmosphere. Not really a kid restaurant. Great service. read more

This is one of the more fun dinners we have had in a while. Don't let the cook it yourself fool you. The staff has your back. They teach you how to prepare the food and help as much as you want them too. Supper fun time and more to the piling the food was great. Family friendly and great service read more

Chef and management team make sure your dietary needs are met. Food was delicious and they are able to accommodate vegans!

Service is good, food is tasty, prices are bit high for the total package. The decor is a bit in the eclectic side. I'm not sure what they were going for, but meal was pretty good. read more

They hav a changing menu, from my understanding but whatever you get will be delicious! I had the red fish with grits and I didn't even think I liked grits but now I am a fan. My friend had short ribs over mashed potatoes and loved her meal too. She said elevated comfort food. Highly recommended read more

Ember - Blackened red fish over cheesy shrimp and grits and creamed collards. - Salad Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

A midweek meal, mid vacation. Great service mixed with an eclectic menu will always make for a great dining experience. The atmosphere had a very 70's California vibe.... plus they offered some very hard to find beers, on tap. I plan to return. read more

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Very good service and interesting menu. All the food was very tasty. We arrived early and enjoyed discounted drinks for happy hour. We will be back on our next visit to the island read more

Wow this meal did not disappoint! It was incredible (especially the shrimp curry)! I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone read more

Ember - Shrimp curry delicious - Salad Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

The vegetarian fettuccine pasta is one of the best tasting meals I've had in Georgia! The pasta tasted really fresh, the sauce was flavorful, and the ingredients complimented each other perfectly--I especially loved the mushrooms. There were so many delicious looking meals on the menu, but I worry I won't try something new next year because I will be craving the pasta until I return. I know that I'll add a Caesar salad next time, though! My boyfriend let me taste his and I almost stole the whole thing from him. I generally love a Caesar salad, but this one was grilled and, like the pasta, had really fresh ingredients. On top of this, the service was great! Our waitress was very friendly and checked on us frequently. We ordered olives as a appetizer--they were warm, which was new for me but I loved it, and they had olive oil on them. At the end of the meal, they realized they'd made a mistake with the olives which hadn't affected how much we enjoyed them at all, and took the olives off of our bill and offered to give us more to go. If you're looking for a fancier dining option in SSI, with carefully paired and fresh ingredients, above average service, and a variety of options, I highly recommend! read more

My new favorite place on the island! Excellent ambience. The bar surface is lit to give an "ember" feel which is cool but it does make it a bit difficult to read the menu. I was meeting a friend after work and was first to arrive. Austin was extremely welcoming and made me feel at home while I waited. I had one of their house drinks which was a mule variation made with pecan infused bourbon with peach liqueur and peach bitters. Very nice! Everything on the menu sounded delish so we decided to split a few things. Baked Brie is served with a house made jam and a crispy on the outside, soft & chewy on the inside loaf of bread that is warmed in the traditional wood fired pizza oven. Followed by a lovely Caesar salad which is a grilled romaine heart topped with just the right amount of dressing and a generous amount of freshly grated Parmesan. Finally we split a pizza with short ribs, cauliflower, and chèvre. Delicious! I'll be back. read more

BEWARE !! BEWARE !! $5.00 for bread !! Shame on you Ember's, it is BAD ENOUGH paying for bread, but to top it off $1.00 for Olive Oil and a $ 1.00 for Parmesan Cheese to enjoy with your bread. God Bless !! I was scared to ask for cracked pepper for my meal- Who knows- it could have been $2.00 !! Some places have no shame !! read more

Really good food. Service was good. A little pricey. To add a small bit of focasia bread to my dinner was $5. I had the shrimp scampi which was delicious. We all really liked the food and atmosphere. The price may stop us from coming back as often but we will be back. read more

Oh Ember, you just get us. Back here with our little foodie for the last supper during vacation on the island, and once again, our meal blew us away. This is still St. Simon's finest chef and kitchen team at work. Thanks Ham for steering us to some current favorites. Don't miss a dinner here: it's simply perfect. ----------- WOW. Dinner at Ember was EVERYTHING: biodynamic wines, craft beer, small plates, and entrees were all out of this world. High marks for the pork rillette with pickled vegetables, margherita and meatzilla firebreads(thin and perfect pizzas) and the snapper overs barley risotto. We were here with our 2-1/2 year old budding foodie who was thrilled too. We will be dreaming about this meal and back here on every next trip to SSI. Our server, Adam J, was awesome. Helpers, move Ember to the top of your radar. read more

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The prices are crazy tbh, but the food is good. You get a lot for the price but at the same time it's super overpriced for the true quality. The service was great, I recommend a reservation but it's super fast and the server was AMAZING, Kris is amazing as a server! Ambiance is very nice, super chill but kinda fancy. Overall a fun experience :) read more

Food was pretty good, but not fantastic. Fried pickle app was delicious. Margharita pizza was just ok

I hate to admit it, but i'd been sleepin on Ember. We've lived here 2 1/2 years and have just now tried it. We went a little over a week ago and enjoyed it so much we went again last night. Both food and atmosphere are great. We got the egg rolls both times. The scampi app and veggie pizza were awesome as well. read more

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A Foodie's paradise. Beautiful interior in an understated shopping center. Very eclectic menu and nothing disappoints. The chairs are so comfortable, the ambiance is fun and romantic. Our Server, Rhiannon, was so nice, helpful with choices and attentive to our needs. She saw that our candle went out and immediately replaced it without anybody mentioning it. Small detail, but it's an important detail to me. We ordered plates to share and hubby also ordered the NY Strip steak served with Gorgonzola mashed potatoes. Seriously the best most flavorful steak and combination we have had in years! My husband is really picky (he is a brilliant chef) about steak. This meat was medium rare and tasted like perfection! We loved and reccomend the Charred Caesar Salad and the Pork Egg Rolls. Don't forget to stop into the attached cool vibe music venue Mas, attached to Ember. read more

Enjoyed our first time visit! Service was great and the food was delicious! We ordered a couple cocktails and they were also good! Definitely recommend! read more

The food was good as usually although the roasted Brussels sprouts were a bit oily. They had a large group in the back room so everything was backed up. We were seated at 6:30 but the food didn't arrive until 7:50. We were beyond hungry at that point. It didn't help that our waiter had to be flagged down a number of times just to order drinks, food and to get the bill. It's like we just weren't on his radar. We won't go back for awhile. read more

Visiting family during the holiday, and happened up on this restaurant. We had a lovely dinner and the service was over the top! The scallops were amazing! Giancarlo took great care of us. Will definitely visit again when visiting the island. read more

Excellent food, service, and atmosphere! We went on a whim while visiting and were very pleased that we had. Both the lamb and roasted olives appetizer were delicious and the lamb was perfectly cooked. The cauliflower crust pizza was a big hit and the shrimp main course was superb. The menu is creative and the preparation is outstanding. Beverages were also a hit, with innovative house-infused spirits for the cocktails and an intriguing selection of craft beers. read more

We enjoyed celebrating my husband's birthday with friends here. The appetizers were not overly generous with the portions, but the entrees were good. We tried various cocktails as well that were trendy and tasty. read more

Ok. So I read the reviews and decide to try this place. We go in and sit at the bar were We met the entire staff. Jason, Mary, I think Tiff and Debby from coastal real estate. Everyone was just so full of information and great recommendations. I just love these farm to table places that are popping up everywhere. We tried a bunch of stuff like the egg roll, tuna, duck wings, that's all just for starters. Oh yes, everything so far is good. The folks next to us ordered everything on the menu. They had the pork rind, rice, eggs, etc. We then ordered our entree which consisted of pizza, steak, bowl, OMG. So many things already. And again, everything was top notch. So, if your wondering were to eat and what to eat, this is the place for you. The menu changes everyday. That's what it's nice about farm to table. You just never know what your gonna get. I recommend highly. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Ember is just what it is...a hot little restaurant ... The aromatic smoldering hard wood in the pizza oven permeates your nose the movement you enter. The oven rises like an Easter Island God Head in front of you....almost looking at you...mouth agape. The room pops an envelopes you with a one of a kind vibe . Where to go ...???...the dining area or the bar...each will pull you evenly. Bar tops are bad-ass... You judge for yourself. Oh...and the Goat Tacos were dynamite. read more

Ember - Place is wood pizza rocking... - Salad Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

We are new to the island and I've been wanting to check this place out... omg was it fabulous. Great food, drinks, waitstaff everything was top notch. It's definitely going on our list of island favorites! read more

Excellent food. Excellent service. Alex was very fine, nice and flexible. As was the chef. Very accommodating. Fresh Caesar salad, out standing farm to table strip. Highly recommend. And being regular visitors to St. Simons we will be back.! read more

yum. That is all. Tried multiple apps, pizza (even the gluten free), entrees.... all so good. Left 10 lbs heavier! Great cocktails too! Bailey was a 5 star server too! read more

Ember was delicious and had great service. We shared an appetizer and each had an entree. Everything tasted amazing.

What a fantastic restaurant! We came for my birthday (tired and over the fried seafood - we wanted something normal and healthy) and decided to come here. Service was impeccable (thanks, Mike!)...and food was on point (much better than I've had at restaurants in major metro's across the country). Decent collection of craft beer on tap, wine list is just as good. Trivia is Monday nights - which was so much fun! In the summers, if you go on Monday nights, know this and know they usually are reservation only. We'll be back next year for sure! read more

Ember is my home away from home. Good food, good beer, and the staff takes care of you. The wood fired pizza is amazing (they nailed the dough recipe btw), and the atmosphere is open and inviting; not that I really care about atmosphere. Elena is my usual staffer and aside from recommending expertly paired pizza and beer selections, her local knowledge of the area helped me discover the beauty that surrounds the islands. Thank you Ember for being my place of refuge during my temporary stay here! read more

We waited for our main course for an hour.. the longest ever we waited for a fine dining restaurant and just for an appetizer (Duck wings) and a pizza. Our sweet tea just got refilled once. Only one waitress attending to a large group. We've been wanting to have more sweet tea but oh well, no one wants to refill our glass. This is our first time here and we are disappointed. read more

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My wife and I stopped here on a whim. Neither of us we particularly hungry but we thought we'd like to sit at the bar and have a drink. We did not have reservations and it was a Saturday evening. When we arrived, the bar was pretty full but there was one empty stool. My wife took the stool and I stood. We orders drinks and watched the action in the kitchen and the monster wood fired oven. Exactly, and I mean exactly at the time I started to think that I'd like to be sitting, one of the staff brought me a stool. It was like they read my mind. We decided to split a meatzilla pizza as a starter. It was between delicious and damn good. Crunchy crust and real steak bits on it. Perfectly sized to share as a starter. Watching the food come out of the kitchen, it was clear what to order. My wife got a crispy Brussels sprouts dish served on an old roofing slate. She loved it, I ordered the short rib which looked like a brontosaurus bone. It was served with risotto and mushrooms and was absolutely delicious. For desert, we had a dark chocolate, graham cracker pie. Perfect! Our entire bill was about what lunch cost at some foo foo place nearby, and much better. The lack of the fifth star is only due to the lack of a tv in the bar. We wanted to watch some final four action and would have stayed longer and drank more if we could have. We both look forward to returning. read more