My husband and I went to Napa for my birthday and traveled with my daughter and Nanny. We were looking for the perfect romantic date night with delicious food and Ember popped up as an option. I was so glad that it did. We were also undecided on where to stay hotel wise and when we saw it was at the Meritage, which is great for families, it made sense to book both the hotel and the restaurant. Our daughter just turned four months old, so this was our first date night as new parents and it did not disappoint. For us the convenience of an amazing restaurant on site at a family forward resort was great for peace of mind. We didn't have to go far to have an amazing experience. When we entered Ember the vibes were set. The restaurant is truly stunning and everywhere you look feels like you are observing art. The craft cocktail bar as the center focal point and the tables set up the way they were made for great people watching. It seemed like almost every table was a couple on a date and the energy was definitely upscale and romantic. My husband and I love great food and couldn't help but order almost everything that looked appealing to us. The wagyu nigiri with caviar was mind blowing, so fresh. The oysters were unreal. The tomahawk steak with creamed spinach, and truffle fries did not disappoint. Literally the best steak and sides we've enjoyed in a while. The mushrooms were delicious too. My husband enjoyed his craft cocktail, an Old Fashion and I enjoyed champagne with the starters and a wonderful glass of Grgich cab with the steak. We gave our compliments to the chef who made her appearance tableside, and we enjoyed a wonderful conversation with her. She recommended the baked Alaska, which was made after her grandmother's recipe, and my husband still talks about that dessert to this day. We enjoyed great ambience, impeccable food, and tremendous service. I can't wait to go back to Ember, which says so much because the dining scene is unreal in Napa and there is always something new to try. We will be back! read more

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Would not recommend this restaurant, first of all I want to say the service was great all the wait staff as well as the host are so nice and kind so nothing to do with them. We ordered: 1 Ribeye (medium) 1 aged dry bone in rib eye (medium rare) Mac and cheese Baked potato Beef tartar First of all there was a hair in my baked potato and I was disgusted but I am not confrontational nor do I ever want to make a huge deal and ruin the experience for others around me. They did not charge me for the baked potatoes of course since I showed them the hair very quietly but that was not the point they should have way more safety around food I mean is that not what your paying for ? Secondly, I ordered my steak medium rare and when I say this steak was rare I mean it was incredibly rare to the point that I could not eat it and I did not eat it. The aged bone in rib eye was not top quality DO NOT ORDER this. Mac and cheese lacked flavor Baked potato was delicious but there was the hair I ate so I wouldn't ever order it again. Beef tar tar had tons of flavor this is rare steak that I can actually eat! The regular ribeye that my brother ordered was really good as well. All this to say it was supposed to be a special celebration as we were there for my brothers birthday and my expectations were high. This is just my experience hope you have a better one. Overall would not recommend visit. read more

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This restaurant was a pleasant surprise. I'll admit I came in a bit skeptical. Steakhouses attached to hotels or resorts don't always live up to their pricing, but this one exceeded my expectations. The interior has a cool speakeasy-style vibe. We were seated in the covered outdoor patio, which offered a nice view of the resort courtyard. We arrived right when they opened and were seated immediately. Our server, Nathan, was friendly, attentive, and had a great personality, which made the experience even better. The menu isn't huge, but it covers the essentials well. I ordered the filet mignon, and I asked for it to be cooked to medium. My only real complaint is that the entrees are served à la carte. I think a $75 steak should come with at least one side. That said, when the filet came out, it looked fantastic. It was cooked slightly over medium, but the flavor more than made up for it. I also ordered a twice-baked potato, which was excellent. Overall, I was genuinely impressed and would definitely come back again. read more

Ember Steak - Filet Mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - Napa, California

Incredible food. I had a perfectly prepared prime ribeye with a twice baked duchess potato. You really can't go wrong here. The wine list is extensive and the prices are high. The prices are what I expected for a place of this caliber. Highly recommend. read more

Ember Steak - Ribeye with a twice baked duchess potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Napa, California

I sat at the bar and the bartender was lovely. I also really enjoyed the beef tartare and the special which was a pate trio. The ambience was great and I definitely will be returning. read more

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WOW. Just WOW. My husband and I came to Ember Steak to celebrate our one-year wedding anniversary, and it truly made our night feel so special. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt intimate, romantic, and elegant! exactly the kind of place you want for a special celebration or date night. Our server Anthony was absolutely amazing. The service was warm, attentive, and genuine the entire evening. He made us feel so welcomed and taken care of, and he really helped make our anniversary dinner unforgettable. Now let's talk about the food... because WOW. Everything was delicious. We had the steak salmon dish and the half chicken, and every bite was incredible. the salmon was flavorful and fresh, and the half chicken was juicy and so well seasoned. You can really taste the quality. For cocktails, I had the pear drink and OMG... to die for. So refreshing and perfectly balanced. And of course we couldn't leave without dessert. We had the strawberry cheesecake, and it was the perfect sweet ending to such a beautiful dinner. Everything about this restaurant,from the ambiance, to the amazing food, to Anthony's incredible service! was just WOW. It made our anniversary feel extra special and memorable. We will absolutely be coming back and recommending Ember Steak to everyone. read more

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My wife and I agreed, our meal at Embers was outstanding. Calm, relaxed ambiance, attentive wait staff, that knew their dishes. We will be back. She had the lobster and I the bisque and beet salad. We shared a shitake. All was spot on. read more

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Took my family here for dinner while staying at The Meritage Resort, and we had an amazing experience from start to finish. We started with the lobster bisque and Parker rolls -- honestly, it might have been the best lobster bisque I've ever had. The rolls were served hot, soft, and absolutely delicious. For entrées, my girlfriend had the roasted salmon steak, and I went with the ribeye with ember bone marrow. She loved her salmon, and my ribeye was perfectly cooked -- rich, flavorful, and beautifully complemented by the bone marrow. We shared a few sides: the twice-baked duchess potato, loaded mac and cheese, and maitake mushrooms. The twice-baked potato was incredible -- probably my favorite thing of the night. The mac and cheese was rich and comforting, while the mushrooms weren't really my thing, but still well-prepared. Service was excellent -- friendly, attentive, and on point without ever feeling intrusive. Overall, Ember Steakhouse delivered a top-notch meal and experience. Highly recommend if you're staying at the resort or just looking for a great dinner in the area! read more

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Lovely food and very good service. The portions are extremely generous, which as a visitor to the areas does us no good. Considering the level of tourism and that this restaurant is at a resort, you'd think most patrons are not local and would appreciate limited waste with smaller portion sizes as an option. I opted for the special, the lamb, because it was only 8 oz of meat and everything else was more food. I even asked if there was a smaller beef filet option, which there was not. Even if the price is that much lower, I'd still have wanted a 5 oz piece of protein. My husband got the roasted half chicken and perhaps ate a third of it. It was excellent also but again, just too much food and waste. We shared the truffle fries, which were awesome but when they arrived to us were cold. They were still crunchy and appropriately cooked so I did not say anything, especially as we already had plenty and I didn't want more waste. The dessert, Bananas Foster Reimagined, was really fantastic. A highlight. I also ordered a Walnut Old Fashioned. It was just ok. I love Old Fashions and order them most places I go. This one was just ok, maybe it was watered down? The craft ice cube was great but the flavor of the drink just wasn't there. Would I come back? Not sure. There were some really nice things about this place but it is $$$$ and not sure it is worth the price. read more

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Great food and service. Reservations recommended, we didn't have one so sat at the bar and enjoyed it. Steaks were perfect- twice baked potato amazing. Tried a few sauces and worth every penny. read more

Enjoyed our dinner! Great date night spot note: we did not order steak so not reviewing this Five stars for the service because Maya is truly enthusiastic about food and wine ( not a faker) from the heart Four stars for the food because we came for the chef we read about prior to the visit (the chef who hails from Hawaii specializing in seafood and Sushi not just steak... and is no longer on site though he did create the menu and train the kitchen ) We were told chef missed his knife and was not sure what was next though He had been working as a consultant for Meritage and many resorts Maya our waitress is tops! Knowledgeable about the wine, cocktails and food selections. We enjoyed - Hamachi fish collar entree, 10 oz -Duck entree - Ember sushi . sides: -maitaki mushrooms -100 layer potato with creme mousse and fire torched by server tableside We could not finish our meals...so generous portions compared to many napa fine dining spots Memorable? The lavendar lychee martini The sushi The ambiance is romantic for date night the service Next time we will be back for the Blue Note summer stage line up .. We can wine, and have cocktails and some tapas and watch an outdoor concert from their covered temp controlled patio. read more

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Our group had a really nice dinner here. The drinks were tasty. The steak absolutely delicious. We ordered a variety of sides for the table. The chocolate lava cake dessert yummy too. Nathan was our server and stuff an excellent job. If ever in the area, I would return. read more

Ember Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Napa, California

Unfortunately, I am writing this constructive review in hopes of helping restaurant management and the executive chef understand that food and ambiance together create a complete dining experience. We dined at Embers this past Friday for the first time. While the food was excellent, the ambient lighting significantly detracted from the evening. The restaurant was excessively bright--more reminiscent of a kitchen or living room with all the lights fully on than a refined steakhouse atmosphere. It was so uncomfortable that I asked the restaurant manager if the lighting could be dimmed. He asked where I was seated and suggested dimming only my table, which would not have addressed the issue. The entire restaurant was overwhelmingly bright. Unfortunately, the lighting was not adjusted, or could not be adjusted, which ultimately ruined the ambiance. It did not feel like a true steakhouse experience, especially considering that many guests were dressed for an upscale evening out. After spending approximately $660 for four people, I strongly recommend that this issue be addressed. The food was outstanding, and our server was exceptional. However, the overall ambiance felt cold and somewhat tacky, which diminished what could have been an excellent dining experience. If Embers aims to compete with other high-end steakhouses in Napa, this detail should be addressed immediately. read more

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Ember Steak was a very nice, quaint, and cozy dining experience. From the moment the hubs and I stepped foot into the restaurant, the service was amazing. After being seated for a short time, our waitress (who was amazing) came right over, introduced herself, explained some things and took our drink orders; it was textbook. Ambiance was cute, classy, romantic, and timeless. A great place for an intimate tuck away if you're out of town or desire some privacy. The ambiance lighting was great for pics and selfies, if you're a picture taker like me. To the best part-- food: amazing! The Caesar salad with beef was different, light, and refreshing. The tomahawk steak and bone in ribeye were cooked and seasoned to perfection. And let's not forget about the mashed potatoes, so good! Loved the wine and champagne also, it was great. So, if everything was great, why give them 4 stars instead of 5? Glad you asked: the dessert menu was super disappointing. There were only three options and none of them interested me. The molten chocolate lava cake deal is boring, everyone does that, and I'm not a chocolate fan (I know, right.). There was also a passion fruit sorbet, but didn't want that-- it was cold and it's right in the middle of winter. Lastly, there was another dessert that didn't do it either. Where is a classic hot chocolate cookie with vanilla ice cream or the apple tart/crisp with a scoop of vanilla bean? There was nothing like that on the menu and it was disappointing considering I had babysat my calories all day because I knew that I wanted dessert after dinner. That was a bummer, but we can't all bat a thousand-- I'll have dessert somewhere else. Nonetheless, if you're looking for a great place to dine, check them out! read more

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Wow wow wow this is the best steak I have ever had. I also got the seafood tower and the crab legs drooooool. If you are in Napa/Sonoma absolutely try. read more

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Great STEAK! Get the Armagnac and peppercorn sauce. Cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Wonderful service: major kudos to Bryce, Emily, and Victoria for an amazing experience. Cocktails are the hook! read more

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Incredible dinner for my wife and I at Ember's. Staying here at The Meritage and having a top class restaurant onsite is such a bonus. Nathan was our waiter and extremely helpful and full of personality. We started with the unagi appetizer and the Parker house rolls, which both were excellent. My wife had chilled iceberg salad and I had the Carpaccio ceasar to start. Both very good. Entrees were also over the top. Beautiful filet and I had the aged New York. Both med rare and perfectly cooked. We had sides of Maitake whole roasted mushrooms, a the Potato Pave' mashed potatoes. All staff was very pleasant and always checking on us. Nice wine list. Lastly the mocktails!! Had two of the Celestial Heat drinks. Don't miss the burst of fresh veg goodness with base of celery juice with agave, mint and jalapeno. We'll be back! read more

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My wife and I ate here - it's the signature steakhouse of the Meritage Resort we were staying at while in Napa. Glad we did, what a great experience! We were seated right away and the staff was friendly, attentive and always available for anything we needed. Our server, Jack, knew the menu very well and helped us make some great selections. We both had the ribeye (medium rare, thank you). I got mine with the 30 year Armagnac and peppercorn sauce and my wife got hers Oscar with Alaskan king crab meat and Hollandaise sauce. I'll tell you what - neither of those sauces came out of a bottle - they were freshly made that day and excellent! We had the potatoes pave and the wilted spinach with our steaks. The spinach was good, the potatoes were a work of art. Excellent. Our only regret was that we didn't leave room for dessert! read more

Let me say this first. Service was great! It was cold but they gave us blankets which has never happened to me at a restaurant haha so I was comfy with my blanky. It's a beautiful establishment for sure. Steak houses aren't big in Napa so this is one of few. Definitely not the best steak I have ever had but the sashimi trio appetizer was a 10! Also had truffle fries which were a 10! So explore the menu more, they definitely can cook some food there but the steak was just not for me. And since it's a steak house... that's what dropped me to a 4 star. read more

Ember Steak - Sashimi Trio - Steakhouses Near Me - Napa, California

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We started with the spicy tuna roll, which was fantastic! It had a really nice flavor profile to it. Then my husband and I split the broiled New York strip, and the pork chop. Both were very flavorful and large portions. We also got the mac & cheese to share, but we were unable to finish it since altogether it was too much food. Everything was very tasty and the servers were very attentive. read more

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What an experience such a small intimate steakhouse located in the meritage resort and spa hotel. Food was amazing!!! Starters the park house rolls were just eee ok bread was hard and dry not soft and buttery and cheesy like I was anticipating like a pull apart garlic bread. Best appetizers was the Fresh half a dozen oysters and the trio sashimi!!! Entree we ordered the tomahawk cooked to medium and they cut it for us magnificent juicy taste like butter baby!!! Although a big chunk of fat it didn't disappoint, flavor was there no sauce needed!!! The salmon what can I say suberb cooked just right and very moist but crunchy skin!!! Must order ! Chicken was slightly dry comes with a jus but they forgot! The sides Mac and cheese, mash potatoes truffle fries and the asparagus cooked perfectly!!! Only thing that was bad since mostly all the food come together the fries were cold by the time they served I would suggest to ask for FRESH HOT fries aioli was simple but delicious. Drinks Paloma is great has a twist of strawberry and due to the mezcal it was smoky I enjoyed it but some may not like that flavor. The blackberry sage margarita was also great! Must try for date night make reservations! Top notch service from beginning to end they checked on us numerous times and changed silverware and plates!!! read more

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First of all, Maya was a delight. Such a sweet person -genuinely happy , and gave us excellent service. Tomahawk was delicious as was the mac & cheese and mushrooms. And ooh the truffle fries. Not inundated with truffle oil at all very slight flavor of truffle. Very well done Great martinis and delicious wines all around a wonderful evening at a beautiful restaurant and not too loud with a more intimate feel. Going back next month with a group of eight read more

From the great location to the friendly and prompt service to the amazing food and ambiance. Definitely looking forward to dining there again soon. It definitely is a must visit location. read more

Nice date night place at the meritage. I had the a-5 wagyu steak $100 for 6oz. Very fatty and buttery, it was good but my husband got the ribeye and we both thought that was better. My son (4) really liked the lobster bisque. That too, was super buttery. He also enjoyed the Mac and cheese. Jack was our server, he was cool. Very attentive, helped in describing dishes and wine well to help deciding what to try. We'd come back again. read more

Delicious food and friendly service. Cute and tasty cocktails. The steak was flavorful and excellently executed. We left very satisfied. read more

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3.5... but rounding up for the great service from Anthony. My husband and I stayed at the Meritage Resort to celebrate our wedding anniversary, so decided to give Ember a try. We had a 7:00pm reservation and it just so happened to be a night during one of their Blue Note Summer Note Nights, so we had some fun entertainment during our dinner. Was a bit loud and distracting and even sitting inside, it was hard to keep conversation. Our server Anthony was phenomenal. I feel like it's tough to find excellent service nowadays, so I'm glad we had Anthony. He was so friendly and great. He was new (Ember hasn't been open that long), but was very knowledgeable about the menu. The food overall was great. You can tell they haven't been around long and are still working out some kinks like any new restaurant, but I would definitely go back. One thing that did suck was we wanted to order the parker house rolls and were told they were sold out. At 7pm! Again, I think it's a result of the growing pains, because how can you be out of rolls at 7p?? Would recommend and would definitely come back! read more

Dinner tonight was, simply put, disappointing. We went prepared to have a slightly extravagant dinner but a an extremely good one as well. Sadly the food fell far short of that mark My bone in rib eye may have been "aged" but in my opinion it was not worth its cost and in fact not as good as my wife's regular rib eye. I'm convinced the dry aged is in reality shriveled and tougher meat. Ok, meat aside the fact that you get nothing other than some cherry tomatoes served with your entrees leaves it to your side dishes to fill in . My potato mousse was good but my wife's mushroom side dish was unappealing even for a mushroom lover. Overall we left with no desire whatsoever to ever return. read more

The night we had dinner at Ember the menu was prix fixe and there only a few options for entree ( New York strip , chicken , or catch of the day) and salad ( Caesar or Wedge). There were no options for sides , wilted spinach and pommes purée The appetizer was beef tartare no other options and same for the dessert a chocolate lava cake with ice cream. My first impressions were that it's a small restaurant but very nice facing a stage. Seating inside or patio. The service was really wonderful!! I didn't like my table it was right in front of the door ugh I saw everyone outside and everyone that entered and exited. Now the food ... All very good. Appetizer I didn't care for at all Beef tartare but the salads were both fresh and delicious. The New York strip cooked to perfection. The half roasted chicken so so good. Spinach was ok but the presentation was so beautiful and the pommes were the best I've ever tasted dining out I believe it was truffle pommes mashed. The best of all the Lava Cake with ice cream ... so decadent but the ice cream tasted like grandpa made it. It was divine , my grandpa could make the best ice cream ever !!! Overall I had a very memorable experience and would def return hoping to have an opportunity to order from their regular menu. I would say if you've never been please go and try it !!! read more

Ember Steak - Lava cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Napa, California

This place is located on the Meritage Resort property. It's a little out of the way from all the popular Napa spots but it's well worth it. The space is beautiful but it's not very big. Make sure you make reservations ahead of time. There's also patio seating if being outdoors is more your thing. I ordered the rib eye with crab & asparagus, mashed potatoes, and truffle fries. Everything was delicious and perfectly cooked. The service was attentive without being intrusive. My water was always being checked and filled. Gotta love that! I visited with my girlfriends while we stayed at Vino Bello. It was nice to have a fine dining experience so close to the hotel. If you're staying at the nearby hotels, Ember Steak is a wonderful option. read more

Although the restaurant's name is Ember Steak, I was most impressed with the seafood appetizers side dishes, and dessert. Yes, the steaks were good, but I don't think that is their main distinction. We had excellent service from Anthony. In fact, all the staff were very attentive and helpful. The restaurant is very attractive inside and has a nice bar. read more

We had reservations for patio seating but when we arrived the host asked if we would like another option since there was a large loud party on the patio. I thought that was very considerate. They held a secluded side table inside for us just in case! The service was amazing and we loved everything the waiter recommended! The sautéed mushrooms were my absolute favorite side with the filet mignon! We will be back! read more

We are locals, we went to see Boz Skaggs and decided to treat ourselves by staying at the Venue where he was performing. We were looking forward to eating at The Ember Steak Restaurant, it was expensive and nothing special, we were so disappointed . We ordered filets that were average. The beet salad was literally beets cut into 6 very small pieces with frisée as a garnish , toasted pistachios, no dressing (just dry.) It was hard to fathom they would serve it to share with my husband and I. The mashed potatoes were like a soup, very unappetizing. It was unorganized and understaffed. Sad to have to give such a poor review, just not worth the experience. read more

Alright so me and my colleagues and my boss decided to have dinner here, our reservation was at 7:30pm and we arrive on the dot, we got sat immediately which was great. Our waiter was very friendly and informative, gave us a breakdown on the menu and recommended some good drink choices. I went with the lychee cocktail and it was fantastic, and I ordered the NY strip and potato pavé and let me tell you, that was the best potato dish I've ever had in my life, I'd order 3 of those to take home. The food was hands down amazing. But if I had to make one comment, the lava cake was lacking a bit, it didn't give that nice gooey center, and the cake itself tasted a bit off, other then that it was good. And last we did have to wait a while for everything and one of my colleagues didn't get her drink till almost the end of our dinner, if it hadn't been for that I would give 5 stars. All in all I'd come back again for sure with my family. read more

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4 of us shared the 32 oz American Wagyu Tomahawk with bone marrow accoutrement, as well as 3 sides, the scalloped potatoes, mushroom dish and cesar salad. The food was satisfactory, nothing to write home about. The Tomahawk said Wagyu, but there was more gristle than there was marbleized meat. We ordered the bone marrow and there was not even a teaspoon worth of marrow...it was mostly bone. The best part of the meal the cheesy bread and our server. He was very good as well as the other service staff. 3.5 stars from all of us! read more

It was raining hard when we visited Ember and we got lucky that we were seated without reservation. My in-laws were worried of the outside seating but we stayed warm all throughout our dinner. The staff assigned to us was pretty patient and would consider our kind request of taking a photo. Food was great, and we're allowed to share. That cauliflower steak with gochujang, miso and kimchi which I ordered is worthy as an entree. My in-laws were happy with all the entrees we ordered: salmon, porkchop and roasted chicken. I added sides which complement well with the main dishes. The maitake mushroom was my fave! The baked potato, fries and lobster bisque were great additions, too. I think the toast sourdough was the only awful thing that was served last night- it was burnt but as people who don't waste food we just removed burnt parts instead. Hope no one experience this in the future. I ordered a mocktail with grenadine and it was the sweetest mocktail I have, so good!!! My husband enjoyed his red wine. Overall, I highly recommend. read more

My wife and I enjoyed an evening out at ember steak. the atmosphere was nice and so was our server with exceptional service. The truffle fries were good and we enjoyed a tomahawk dish. - Agent Ochoa read more

We stayed at the Meritage for a weekend and decided to have dinner at Ember Steak. Our server, Bryce, was so amazing and attentive. He saw on our OpenTable reservation that we were celebrating our anniversary and comped us a champagne toast and dessert of our choice! The food was incredible and we sat outside (there are heaters) and got to see the stars. I highly recommend Ember Steak and thank you Bryce for making our experience so enjoyable! read more

Ember Steak - Shrimp cocktail and Carpaccio Caesar - Steakhouses Near Me - Napa, California

Amazing! The Service and Ambience and the way they treat you on top of how delicious the food is cannot be rated. My Husband who is very picky was extremely happy with the Wagyu tomahawk steak and we also got the rolls in the skillet and the sashimi trio. You cannot go wrong. Dani the restaurant manager and Brice were amazing. I definitely recommend! read more

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We had a great experience at Ember steak tonight. My husband had the special fish, I had the a5 wagyu and my 5 year old had a chicken tenders with fries that were all great quality. The manager Andrzej and our server provided the best customer service. Every thing we ate including our dinner rolls and molten cake with ice cream were delicious. We also had bone marrow which was a nice treat. The restaurant was classy and friendly towards my little one. My kid was given crayons and a nice paper to color. They provided blankets if you get cold. as there is outdoor seating. we will definitely be coming back here next time we are in napa. Thanks Ember Steak! read more

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Came in on a Wednesday. Had oysters, nagiri and a yummy Caesar Salad. We had the bouillabaisse and the tomahawk- it was delicious. Our service was amazing and Danny the manager, made sure to check in on us and make sure everything was perfect. I love the ambiance! So personal and focused. We will be back soon! read more