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    Ember Steakhouse

    4.2 (29 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Danielle P.

    Customer Service: 5 Ambience: 5 Location/ Parking: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Affordability: 3 Quality of food: 3 Reservations: Yes Overall dining experience: 3 Ember is the newest steak restaurant in Lexington. They were participating in restaurant week. Its situated on main street in Lexington, SC. The decor is a stunning mix of luxury and modernity. Many of the tables provide a clear view of the chefs working in the kitchen. Highly recommend having reservations, as this restaurant stays very busy and isn't that large to handle walk ins. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious and mouthwatering starters and main courses that will appeal to everyone. My spouse and I had their lobster soup and kale salad, their 20oz USDA prime ribeye steak ($70.00) which came with potatoe puree and local farm vegetables. They also have a full bar that offers popular cocktails, wines beers, etc. We also ordered a side of their mac and cheese ($13.00) along with a lobster pasta ($21.00), we wanted to try them as well. Our overall dining experience was just average as our ribeyes had alot of fat on them (see pic). Our steaks were cooked as requested medium well. The waitress had us verify it when they brought it to our table. The mac and cheese was watery and was not seasoned very well. The broiled lobster tail was pasta with a few pieces of lobster. We felt like it was overpriced at $21. Ember Steak House Lexington is very expensive like a Michelin Star restaurant. The cost was approximately $250 for 2 adults to dine there. I highly recommend customers preview their menu beforehand. Everything we ate was a little under seasoned. Lastly, the customer service was excellent and our waitress was very friendly and professional. She also went the extra mile to acknowledge our anniversary, by informing the restaurant manager who delivered two glasses of champagne to our table. Overall dining experience was nice, but we're hoping that the management reviews our experience and takes some considerations to a few our experience/feedback. I will them again in the near future, hopefully our experience will be a bit better. @noirvedanaturals

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    Allen E.

    I truly don't even know how to start....... THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!!!!! The customer service is over the top right there I would return....... I ordered the ribeye rare and OH MY GOD!!!!! Cooked perfect with tons of flavor, you must get it with the shareable mashed potatoes and lobster and the garlic mushrooms. You literally could cut the steak with a fork it soooooooooo tender!!!!! Wife ordered the pork chop which is a heritage breed, Durock. So flavorful so juicy and tender! Our whole experience here was over the top and worth every penny!!!! Our waiter Ford, have to give him a shout out, haven't had this good of service in a long time. He was talkative and explained all of the food choices. I seriously can't wait to come back again!!!!!!!

    New York cheesecake

    Really enjoyed the food and the drinks at Ember. The place is absolutely beautiful from the front of house to the bar to the restrooms. Our waitress was absolutely great even though she was working the bar at the same time she never skipped a beat with our service. The food was a 10/10 from my dish to the other 3 the table ordered. We finished our meal and asked for coffee after even thought it was late they made fresh pressed coffee for the table. We really appreciated it. The only thing I missing was maybe a little background music. We will definitely be back very soon.

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    Krystal D.

    Went here for our anniversary- the food was absolutely delicious. The wait staff friendly. Cocktails were strong and the ambience of this place is really nice. We came twice once for my birthday to have a cocktail and the other time for our anniversary for a meal.. we will definitely be back

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    Lorren P.

    I absolutely loved our experience here. My husband and I went to dinner to try this new place! We ended up running into friends and enjoyed a great meal with them. The service was fantastic, Lisa our server was attentive and provided great insight with the menu. The restaurant was beautiful and elegant while feeling modern and welcoming. I absolutely loved the little touches, in the restroom there was a sugar scrub. Simple little touches make everything welcoming. I forgot to take pictures of the food but it was, melt in your mouth delicious.

    Sea bass with scallops and potato puree

    Restaurant is beautiful and staff is professional and attentive. Menu is diverse and has something for everyone. Cocktails were good -Persephone's Kiss, dirty martini, old fashioned and wine. Complimentary house made fries with aoli were delicious. Salt and pepper shrimp was not salty or peppery and was over-fried. Meatballs were ok. I think both needed improvement in presentation and accompanying sauces. We had bone in pork chop, sea bass and filet which were all delicious. The accompanying grits and potato puree were well seasoned and delicious. Mac n cheese needed a bit of seasoning but au gratin potatoes were very good. The kitchen was way behind but our server let us know ahead of time which we appreciated. Ember has great potential but they need to continue to nail down the details to be a truly upscale steak house. Before tip $350 for 3 people

    Lobster slider. It comes with two, but my husband had already eaten one.
    Lisa B.

    My husband and I went for dinner at Ember Steakhouse tonight. Wow, what a great and beautiful restaurant. Our server, Renee was outstanding! She was so attentive and gave great recommendations for our meal. She kept our tea glasses filled and was just all together, exceptional. We started with the lobster sliders, which were delicious! My husband got a ribeye and I had a filet mignon. We got the lobster mashed potatoes to share. The steaks were cooked, absolutely perfectly and full of flavor! The lobster mashed potatoes were out of this world! We decided to share a dessert. We got the New York style cheesecake with strawberries. It was very different from a normal slice of cheesecake. First of all, there was no crust, but it was more like a scoop of cheesecake on top of a strawberry purée. It was so light it almost felt like you were not eating a dessert. It was one of the most delicious things I've ever had. We decided this is our new go to restaurant for special occasions. We live across the dam in Irmo and wish that there was something this good in our part of town. We will most definitely be back!

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    Caroline M.

    Cool ambiance and great service. A very comfortable menu - a variety of choices for those who don't want steak. Overall food was really good! They seem to have an issue getting the temperature of people's steaks right but give this place a few months and it'll be up there with Halls.

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    3.9(105 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    We've been to Cork and Cleaver a handful of times now, and while the food is good, the real reason…read morewe keep coming back is the bar experience. The cocktails are AMAZING -- seriously some of the most unique and delicious drinks in the area. They're creative, flavorful, and beautifully made. Nikki, the bartender, is an absolute gem. She is so kind, welcoming, and incredibly helpful when I'm feeling indecisive. I can tell her what flavors I'm in the mood for, and she'll make something off-menu that ends up being perfect every time. The fact that she remembers me and my boyfriend even though we've only been 3 or 4 times says so much about the level of care and attention she gives her guests. The food is pretty good overall, but for us it doesn't quite match the price point. That said, we happily sit at the bar because the drinks and service make it completely worth it. If you're going, grab a seat at the bar and let Nikki take care of you -- you won't regret it!

    Everything was exceptional but the steak. The service, atmosphere, ambience, presentation,…read moreappetizers and drinks, all 10's, but the actual steak was flavorless. Not even the taste of salt to it. It was cooked perfectly and had a great grill/ sear to it though. I had the 12oz dry aged ribeye. I was so excited to try it but it was so disappointing. I had to ask for steak sauce. A steak house should master the steak in my opinion. I don't go to a steakhouse to try other proteins. I want steak. If they improve this they will be excelling in fine dining steakhouse for sure!

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    4.9(16 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Great portion sizes! I ordered the steak bowl without rice. The steak was tender but fatty. The…read moresalads were great. I tried a unique eggplant salad, black beans and pico de gallo.

    Quality of food: 4 Quantity/portion of food: 3…read more Customer Service: 5 Online ordering process: 5 Parking: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Ive been to Brazil a few times, so I know quite abit about the culture and foodie scene. Brazil the country has some of the best meat and food in the world! Now on to Rio Express Grill in Lexington, SC... This new Brazilian restaurant is situated in the heart of Lexington, SC and is a great addition to the local food options. We decided to do a online lunch order. You can order online very easy thru Toast. The staff was very friendly and professional when I went inside to pickup my order. We ordered two chicken bacon wrap bowls after reading a few Google reviews. Their bowl prices are between $9.99-$17.99, and seem to be very affordable. Now the bowls were seasoned very well, and we truly enjoyed the potato salad, plantations, beats, and the proteins. The bowls seem to be full of veggies and very little meat, approx 1oz of chicken and a half strip of bacon. The disappointing part of our meals, neither bowls were well portioned. We felt that both bowls did not have no more than 1-2% of the meats, so we can't really comment on chicken with bacon. We were expecting that the main dish (chicken & bacon) to be at least 25% of the portion size. We did enjoy our lunch options, but after spending $32+ we were both still hungry. We felt like their prices to portions aren't aligned. Vegans will most definitely enjoy all the different flavors in one bowl. Im being generous with my review in hopes they listen to the customers, if they want to be successful in this town. We have Cava and other places that serve bowls close to them, that give a good portion size of protein for the same price or less.

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    3.8(87 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    My wife and I had our Anniversary dinner here and the food was great, but at the price point, THE…read moreSTEAK WAS AMAZING! Olivia was our attentive server who made some excellent suggestions based on our tastes, and at our request took a few pictures of us to remember the evening. There are some other steakhouses that can empty out your wallet/purse, but have a slight bit of buyers remorse after. I felt the service, portions and food were a bargain at the price point. They even offer a 10% military/veteran discount, enjoy!

    As fellow small business owners, we understand firsthand how difficult the restaurant industry can…read morebe, which is why writing this review is not something we take lightly. We just left Bone Appetit after celebrating our daughter's birthday and our 21st wedding anniversary, and unfortunately the experience did not match the occasion. There were definitely some positives. The first set of wings, the eggrolls, the salmon, and the lava cake were all enjoyable. Unfortunately, the rest of the evening became increasingly disappointing. The crab dip was advertised as sizzling hot, but both orders arrived only warm. We waited over an hour for our food on what appeared to be a fairly slow evening, and to be clear, we had no problem with the wait itself. We understand quality food can take time. The issue was waiting that long and still receiving food that was cold. The steaks were not cooked to the requested temperatures and were also cold when served. The tomahawk steak especially was disappointing because it had a noticeably gamey flavor around the bone. I'm not sure whether it was the seasoning or rub used, but the flavor was off-putting. The cheesy potatoes were the only item that actually arrived hot. The Brussels sprouts were mostly dry leaves with barely any actual sprouts. Another issue was the inconsistency from plate to plate. The second and third orders of wings were noticeably different from the first batch. We chose not to send food back because we understand food waste, kitchen pressure, and the challenges restaurants face. We simply wanted to enjoy the evening and make the best of it. Still, after such a long wait, leaving unsatisfied was disappointing. What stood out most was that the owner was nearby, aware that concerns had been brought up, yet never came over to check on the table personally. This review is not about seeking compensation or attacking a local business. It is simply honest feedback from customers who truly wanted to enjoy and support a local restaurant during an important family celebration.

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    3.2(55 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    One of our newest foodie spots in Lexington, great addition to the area. This location seemed a bit…read moresmall in size compared to other Outback's I've been too. They were very busy on a Saturday midday lunch. You can call ahead to reserve a table if needed. We decided to sit at the bar due to time restraints. The bar tender was very attentive and explained all the specials to us. Ive been to Outback's in the past, but we just wanted a good hearty meal. All I needed was consistency in the food, they indeed passed the test. The food came out fresh, seasoned and hot! Service was fast and on point. I would recommend this location, just be patient. When arrive you will always see a long line. There are not alot of steak places in this area. Tip: Go in and enjoy bar service, if available.

    First time going to a Outback Steakhouse. You can call ahead to be on a wait list but they don't…read moretake reservations. When we got there on a Saturday for dinner we only had to wait 20 minutes which wasn't bad during Prime time. But we didn't call to be put on the wait list not sure if this helped out or not. They were running a special that included a three-course meal. It included your meal soup or salad and a piece of cheesecake for dessert. They also have a loyalty program that when you first sign up you can get a free appetizer which is the blooming onion a $10.99 value. You just have to give the server your phone number to put it in for you. You also get points for future visits that you can use for discounts. I decided to have the blooming hamburger it was very good and filling it also came with a side you can get. The salad was also good and the cheesecake was delicious. We also tried the blooming onion that was also delicious the dip they serve with it was also very good had a little kick to it. Just the blooming onion was very greasy. They also serve complimentary pumpernickel bread. Our server was Jolene she was very attentive polite and friendly the place was also very clean and tables were cleaned off as soon as people left. It's definitely worth a try if you are near one.

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    4.2(483 reviews)
    11.7 mi
    $$$$

    I am not sure how this restaurant 'only' has 4.2 starts! It should be 5!!…read more About 3 years ago, we tried Halls Chophouse of Charleston and was undeniably impressed by the quality of the steaks, sides, and the service. Since we were in the Columbia area, we had to come back! The service here is top-notch, and ALL high end restaurants should take note. Servers and managers are always standing around in the hallway practically waiting to help you, are there to start conversation and make you enjoy your experience. Our waitress constantly came around to check on us. Great work! In Charleston, we got the prime rib and loved it. So, as a result, we got the prime rib again AND loved it again! It was just like how we remembered it; tender and great flavor. Their sides come in large portions (shareable). They do have great mac-and-cheese. It kind of gives us like a Spanish vibe, probably because it consists of a certain spice or Jalapeños (my guess), but that does not make it spicy! All it does is adds complexity to the flavor. For dessert, we shared the cookie skillet. It comes with ice cream on top with chocolate syrup and caramel on the side. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside.. that's how we like it!! I highly recommend you give Halls Chophouse a try. You will not be disappointed!

    I love this restaurant. I've had nearly every item on the menu at this point. The wait staff has…read morebeen fantastic (special thanks to Andy) for every one of my visits. They are pretty accommodating for walk-ins. The mood is always right with the live music at night and dim lighting in their back dining rooms. The only bad experience I've had was with the burger that came out a little too rare.

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    4.4(104 reviews)
    11.4 mi

    Thursday night girls' night done right!! We stopped into The…read moreHollow for Bottles & Boards and were very impressed. The Wild Game Tasting Board was the star of the table perfect for sharing and trying something a little different. We also ordered the gator bites (a must-try!) and finished things off with cheesecake for dessert, which was the perfect sweet ending. Good service, Amazing Food. The chef really goes above and beyond! This is the perfect spot if you're looking to switch things up from your usual dinner routine and try something a little wild.

    I loved the earthy vibes with the tree decor and river bar top. The cocktails that we had while…read morewaiting for our reserved table were also very good and unique. The bar tender was friendly and offered good recommendations. The not so good was the 20 minute wait for our reserved table and the dinner service which was subpar. The server was not friendly or helpful. We started with the duck wings and beet salad. The beet salad had no flavor and was overpriced for what it was. The beets and cheese were scant. For what it's worth, I make a beet salad at home that is better. My boyfriend got the duo ribs and I had the elk bolognese. The ribs were amazing especially the wild boar, but my food came out cold. It was much better heated up the next day. I had really high expectations based on other reviews but the food and service was really hit or miss here which is why I'm ranking this a 3.

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