Amazing place, service was fantastic, classy ambiance, but not pretentious, the food was 10/10, best restaurant at the Meritage by far. The A5 Wagyu, Mosaic Roll and the dry aged ribeye were some of the best tasting things we've had around Napa. We'll be back. read more

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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

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

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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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

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

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

When we first walked into this place it was very dark and you could tell it's certainly not designed for children. I understand that It's a steakhouse so that is not uncommon. But be that as it may, we did have our three year-old with us. I get it. I worked in hospitality for over 20 years. These establishments pretty much frown upon bringing small children but hey, that's life. People have children and they deserve to eat in a restaurant just like anyone else. We had to wait 15 minutes just to get a highchair. Which may not seem like a big deal but we waited so long he became a bit disoriented. Because we had our little guy with us and because he is like a ticking time bomb I asked them not to hold anything or to course anything out. Just to bring stuff out when it's ready. But maybe I should've been a bit more specific because even though we didn't want them to pause between courses we were still hoping to receive things in the order that they were ordered in. Our side dishes came out before our drinks. Drinks took well over 15 minutes to be received. Side dishes sat forever before entrees were served. Finally steaks came out with the salad. Salad was not what we ordered. Neither was asparagus. Caesar salad was wrapped in some kind of carpaccio beef. We ordered just a regular Caesar. Asparagus also came out with Crab on top, which was also not what we ordered. Just a little frustrating. Oysters on the half shell came out last. The oysters were very crisp and fresh, but the sauce that was served with them was on the sweet side. Not my cup of tea but I'm sure others might like that. The thing that upset me most was when I went to use the restroom and when I came back, they took my steak away. I still had a little less than half of it left with every intention of eating it. GONE At 62 dollars for an Ala carte steak DON'T DO THAT!!!!!! Like SERIOUSLY ?! That is rude and highly unprofessional. We understand you have to turn tables but it should never be at the customers cost. The least you could've done was wrap it up! Also underwhelming was your 11 dollar cheese rolls. I mean come on. It's bread and cheese and they are dinky, dense, and not worth the price. I am certainly not opposed to paying for bread. But the cost of things should just match the quality. Positives: The French fries are outstanding. They have that coating on them to give them that extra crisp texture. The Mac and cheese is phenomenal. Some of the best Mac I've had in a really long time. They put cubes of what tasted like crispy pork belly and it was perfect. My New York was also fantastic. I feel like every restaurant does their temperatures different like sometimes you order medium rare and that steak is still heavily bleeding so I've started ordering medium because I experience this too way much. I do prefer my steak medium rare plus but I know a lot of chefs hate when you order that way so I just order medium now in hopes that it will be a true medium or even better just slightly red. Stake could not have been more perfect, which was why I was so upset when it disappeared after coming back from the bathroom. The oysters were also delicious, but I just wish they offered a classic miniognette. I think it's great when they branch out and try to do different things. The sunomomo approach was creative and I'm certain a lot of people would love this, but I just wish that a classic sauce would've been available or offered. They were too sweet for me. I will say that the service, although it took rather long, was very kind and that they did try to accommodate to our child which we deeply appreciate. Hostesses, food runners, bussers, and especially our server were all so sweet and kind. We very much appreciated that. Cocktails were all tasty and thoughtful and well prepared. For four adults and one toddler to eat here with drinks and no dessert, it was 700. For that amount of money, even though I know we are in NAPA, you still have to up your game. Thank you read more

The ribeye and the mashed potatoes were so good I also got the asparagus it came with a house glaze. This is my first time in Napa I'll definitely be coming back here the hospitality and food was amazing!! Make sure you order the passion fruit sorbet it's 10/10!!! read more

Ember Steak - Ribeye Mashed potatoes Jumbo Asparagus - Steakhouses Near Me - Napa, California

Went in for a table. The entire restaurant was empty, I just had surgery and asked for a table and the seater said they didn't have availability unless I had a reservation. Completely empty restaurant. It wasn't until I told her I needed a table because I just had surgery that she turned us away with the excuse that we needed a reservation, because they were booked up. Not one person in the restaurant except her and one other staff member. I'll never come back. read more

We are from San Jose and this place is only 1:30 hrs. Away! Amazing service! Our waiter was very friendly and food was amazing! The vibe in this place is really mellow and calm. Coming back for sure! read more

Went here on a recommendation from our Wine Club and it was ok, but not quite there ... Our food was decent especially the steak tartare, but no explanation on presentation or small plates and it was served with a giant crostini that made a mess on the table because you had to physically break it apart to consume the tartare. Asked if Pittsburgh char was an option, for our steaks never came back with a response and my steak was over cooked. All in all for the price point I would head to Cole's or Cordeiro's... read more

Such an amazing experience! From the ambience to the customer service everything was perfect! The manager Danny and our server Nathan were amazing! We grabbed 2 orders of the A5 Japanese Wagyu, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese and wow neither disappointed! We wrapped up our dinner with a chocolate lava cake and that was perfect as well! I would definitely recommend coming here for a nice relaxed well attended dinner. read more

Ember Steak - Raspberry cocktail - Steakhouses Near Me - Napa, California

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We are here visiting from the foodie capital of the country, Portland, OR. We love a good steak and Ember did not disappoint! The food was incredible but the service is what really gives this 5 stars. Jake was our server and he was so friendly and attentive. Highly recommend! read more

Great service, ambiance, libations and food accompanied with even better company! I'm definitely coming back to try other items on the menu! read more

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This restaurant was absolutely wonderful! It had the most beautiful interior and exterior. The service was amazing as well. Our servers name was Jack and he took amazing care of my boyfriend and I in celebrating our four year anniversary. We even got a chance to speak with the manager about how much we appreciated Jack's service. She was very attentive and kind as well. She even gave us a little gift for our four year as we were wrapping up dinner! We kept on being surprised and delighted throughout the night. Aside from the excellent service and ambience the food and drinks were outstanding as well! If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Everybody who worked there was so kind, the food was super tasty, and the atmosphere was great. read more

We got sat at the bar and I am so happy we did. Our bartenders Julia and Carolina really made our experience. Not only were they knowledgeable in what was delicious on the menu but their kindness was above and beyond. We could have stayed there all night with them. The food was spectacular and definetly beyond my expectations. Good ambiance. Will definetly be back. read more

Wow, make reservation online, with emails back and forth, and confirming us. We get there and there's a big radio festival there. Only attendees/ticket holders to the festival can eat at your restaurant. Why the hell didn't you tell us that when we made the reservation?? We took an Uber. We had to find another restaurant. You wasted our time and money!! What a crappy way to operate your restaurant. Zero stars, not one!! read more

This restaurant is amazing! We sat at the bar and Julio and Carolina were the best. They were super helpful and friendly! The food was fantastic and loved the wine. Can't wait to go back- new fav place in Napa. Highly recommend the sashimi and spinach- but everything we had welas great. Sit at the bar and enjoy Carolina and Julio. read more

Food and service are top notch. Beautiful ambiance located in Napa. Large wine selection and knowledgeable Somalia. Great date night restaurant. read more

Had a great time sitting at the Bar area for a little solo dinner. Drinks were so good especially the lychee martini. Both of the bartenders ( I believe their names were Julio and Carolina?) saw that I was there alone and kept the conversation fun for me. They checked on me often and made sure I had a good drink to go with my food. I'd def go back for the vibes and bring a date there next time. read more

1st class all the way!!! I brought my wife here for our anniversary and I could not have picked a better place!!! The service is amazing the staff if very personable and professional we really felt comfortable as soon as we walked in! The food from the bread to dessert was delicious, I've never had beef tar tar and OMGeeee I could get enough of it! It melted in mouths yummm! I had the ribeye and wow! My wife had the chicken and yaaaa that too! Did I mention the cocktails!!! Their take/twist on the old fashioned is crazy good, the wine selection is well it's Napa you wouldn't expect anything less than amazing so of course it was and the recommend wine pairing could be more perfect! Thank you ember steakhouse for the perfect anniversary dinner!!!! Bryce was the best sever ever!!!!! Thanks Bryce and Andre! And the entire staff!!!! read more

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The steaks were melt in your mouth perfectly cooked. The Mac and Cheese and truffle fries amazing. The drinks were spot on. The waiters were top of the line and attentive. Jack, our waiter, was the best anyone can ask for. The ambience was classy and perfect. We will be coming back and recommending to everyone. read more

I came here and sat at the bar for dinner after a long business meeting and had the wonderful pleasure of a fabulous meal and top-notch service from Julio. I tend to order all my steakhouse favorites when dining at any steakhouse- I'm my go gos- I started with the old fashioned, which was absolutely delicious. Then I had the iceberg salad with the blue cheese for a starter. For my entree I had the New York strip with a side of mashed potatoes and asparagus with a cab. Food was fantastic- I order medium rare plus and the steak was cooked to perfection. Also, the service was welcoming and friendly. Julio was kind, knowledgeable, professional yet lighthearted and personable. As someone who dines out often at the finest restaurants, you'd be surprised how often servers don't know how to balance being helpful and not interrupting conversation. For me, service is important and i received great service here which only added to the experience. The food was very high quality and the ambiance and noise level were cozy and chic. I will definately be returning when I return for another trip in January. read more

We were pleasantly surprised by how wonderful it was here. We live near Napa and go frequently to eat. We decided to stay for a small escape at the Meritage. Ember was so good!! The service was spot on from the two ladies at the front to our awesome server, Drew. The food was perfectly prepared and very flavorful. We went on a Sunday spur of the moment and planned on eating there each night of our stay but they were closed until we were leaving. We will be going back. read more

My wife and I ate here on Valentines weekend and thoroughly enjoyed everything. We don't eat out much as she has very particular tastes. I of course had a rib eye and loved it. She had the chicken breast with " chicken Jus". She had wine and my first drink was the blueberry margarita. I haven't had a great margarita since moving to NorCal and this was no exception. My second drink was the "pumpkin mule" which I enjoyed very much. I finished my steak and we were enjoying visiting with our waiter, Anthony, he suggested I drink my mule from the mug and not use the copper straw. Excellent advice as almost all tastes are actually smells. I then proceeded to finish my wife's chicken and Jus. The chicken was fine but the Jus blew my mind. It is impossible to describe but I felt a thousand culinary memories going through my mind. Alison, the pumpkin mule was a perfect pairing with this Jus. When you go here, I know it's al about the beef, but someone at the table needs to have the Chicken and Jus. Everyone order a pumpkin mule and taste the Jus and of course a bit of chicken. You will never forget it! read more

I rarely give a restaurant a five star review but Ember deserves one. The best overall description is a throwback to the classic steakhouse in the last century, but the service the quality of the food and the ambience brings it right up to the present day. Bryce, our server was excellent, he was spot on in understanding any food issues and made a point of working with us for alternatives. Not only were the steaks, wonderful but salad and asparagus were well cooked and brought to the table with a beautiful presentation. My one small disappointment is that although there is ample choice from the cocktail menu, California wines were a minority of the wines by glass menu. It would seem that a restaurant in the heart of Napa would have the resources to find wine that complements their menu. We don't often get over to Napa from Santa Rosa, but it will be on our let's go list in the future. read more

Upscale place. Good cocktail and mocktail menu. Eat a few bites - sashimi and mushroom side. Bartender was spot on with food description and pleasant to chat with. They had these desert cocktails with a chocolate icecream bar in them. How fun, and a great valentines desert. read more

It's ok, I had high expectations,specially for the high price. I don't understand how steak could be served warm. By the time your 1/2 way the steak is cold. And flavor is not that good. Ruth's Chris and Mastros know how to serve a steak. read more

Fabulous food and wonderful service. We were very full and content after our wonderful meal. Great for a special occasion!

We sat at the bar and were immediately captivated by the gentle, caring, and funny personality of the bartender Julio! He was fantastic, attentive, and professional throughout the whole evening. He provided a wonderful ambiance that made us stay well after finishing our meal and two desserts. The food was delicious too. read more

The evening was a true delight, for my birthday they had a nice message for me and were willing to do anything to make sure I had a great birthday, the food delivered and was perfect for the wine we brought in to enjoy my celebration of life, can't wait to enjoy another dinner in a true hidden gem within Napa. read more

Had what I would call the best dinner of my life and that is saying a lot as I am a big foodie. Prime steak, Wagyu A5, that was given the Oscar treatment that included bearnaise the finest Dungeness crab, and asparagus. An absolutely incredible experience while listening to a concert with Richard Marx and Rick Springfield. All of the sides were also epic, but after having that Wagyu, that was the highlight of my year. The staff, and service were absolutely mind blowing as well. Even got to meet the head chef. Life is good. read more

We were looking forward to a birthday celebration and the anticipation of the bone marrow. Our reservation was done well in advance. Upon arrival, we were put a a four top in front of an open space that was set up for a group. We requested a quieter table. The hostess said she would check into it and never got back to us. We left and went across the street to Oat and Hay where we received superior service! How we miss our sweet little French bistro that was replaced by the steak house. Never again. read more

Very disappointed! First time in Napa from NYC and wasn't impressed to say the least. My fiancé and I expected an elegant high end steakhouse evening however Ember steak fell short of our expectations. Food was barely mediocre at best, both of us have eaten at exceptional steakhouses, George Martins, Tellers, Capital Grille, Abe and Louis, Delmonicos and Prime. But all in all Ember steak was in no shape comparable. For us to send back a dish has to take a lot to which we ordered the $190 "library" porterhouse and had to send it back due to it being cooked well done when we ordered medium. Yes I can excuse a mistake in the kitchen but for that price point I'd expect the steak to be cooked properly and to order the first time. Anyone that orders a well done steak is a cardinal sin in any steakhouse and for that $190 dry aged porter to be cut and served to us was in all honesty disrespectful not only to us but the food itself. Major red flag when you would send and serve that to the table. The server did take the steak back and a new steak was then cooked to order but still wasn't juicy or flavorful just blah. The shining star was the complimentary truffle fries and the service which was wonderful. Other than that the Mac and cheese, potato pauvé and cheesy bread bites were "meh". The carpaccio ceaser was SWIMMING in dressing and I mean absolutely swimming which was off putting as well. The restaurant gave us complimentary dessert which was nice and thoughtful but again the cheesecake was strange and bitter, the chocolate lava cake was just "ok" but to be truly honest the best part of the entire meal was the Vanilla ice cream which is probably store bought or outsourced. We're in no shape or fashion food snobs but we know steakhouses and high end steakhouses and this was a poor representation expecially the pricepoint that this restaurant is setting. The ambiance in itself was nothing special, atmosphere was bland and not worth getting dressed up for. There were other patrons in hoodies and hats as if they were at a sports bar. Not worth the bill nor our time. I could've had a better meal at Texas Roadhouse. Will never be returning and I hope all that read this heed my advice and steer clear of this overpriced and poor impersonation of a "corporate steakhouse." You've got to be out of your mind to serve a WELL DONE apparently dry aged porterhouse to your customers. What an absolute shame. read more