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    Ember

    4.7 (41 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed

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    David O.

    Stopped in on an extremely busy weekend, but fortunately we were able to snag a reservation. Parking is subject to the masses of tourists in Colonial Williamsburg, so be prepared. Very nice upscale setting for Japanese inspired fusion or traditional style. I had my go-to, a chirashidon bowl - one of the best ones I have had. Lunchtime portion was decent, the rice (very important) was cooked properly, had the right amount of vinegar and not too much sugar. It is a delicate balance all too often gotten wrong. They nailed it. Seafood was fresh and tasty, and the accompanying salad with a mango vinaigrette was delicious. My wife had one of their speciality rolls, the Tempo Roll. It must have been good since I didn't get a taste. Nice bar on the way in, and the menu of liquors is fairly extensive. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the restaurant, the cooks and the offerings and was helpful without being pushy. Will definitely return!

    Deb B.

    A very special place with wonderful staff. My husband and I made last minute reservations to celebrate our anniversary and were lucky to get an early table. When we were seated, we were presented with two glasses of champagne. What a nice way to begin our meal. I ordered the miso soup and the sushi combo. While the miso soup was not outstanding, the sushi was. The fish was fresh and delicate and the rolls perfect. I had a glass of apple flavored sake, which went nicely with the fish. For dessert, I had a chocolate dish... rich and delightful. They decorated it for our anniversary. Great staff and food.

    scallops and risotto
    Skyler G.

    My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary and had a very pleasant experience! We were fortunate enough to get a reservation for Saturday at 6. I have heard that reservations are strongly recommended. As soon as we walked in, the restaurant itself is beautiful with a perfect date night atmosphere. Our server spoke with us almost as soon as we sat down and drinks/food came out very quickly. We were in an out within an hour. The food was absolutely delicious. We started with the crispy rice, which I highly recommend. Both of our entrees were amazing. The umami rush roll was probably one of my favorite rolls I have ever tried. As we were leaving, they gave us a complimentary piece of cheesecake for our anniversary - it was such a special touch. Definitely try this place if you haven't already!!

    Shrimp tempura and spicy tuna roll!
    Caroline J.

    Enjoyed lunch here today! Everything from the beginning to the end was very nice. Greeted warmly and was sat right away. Our waiter showed up just a few moments after being sat and poured us waters. Nice feeling inside the main restaurant dining room. Love the lighting. Food was good. My dining companion and I both had the simple sushi roll lunch combo for $13 and included a nice sized salad. My hubs got the ranch with his salad and I had the traditional ginger Japanese dressing. We both had the shrimp tempura roll and I had the California roll and my husband had the spicy tuna roll. Everything was fresh and delicious. Waiter was great and attentive and made sure we had everything we needed!

    Tempo roll
    Cherie O.

    Best and most fresh sushi. The fish looked like it was alive before the chefs prepared our meals. My husband had the Chirasidon which he does to judge sushi places. The fish was incredibly fresh (salmon, hamachi, eel, tomago, and tuna) and the rice was perfectly seasoned. He was served a side salad as well. I got the Tempo roll which was spicy tuna on top of wrapped avocado and mango. Soy sauces were offered as regular, low salt or gluten free. Byron was our server and he was prompt to fulfill our needs. This is a fancy restaurant but the clientele was full of tourists who were not dressed up at this 2:30 lunch. We didn't feel out of place. We will return.

    Tomato/buratta appetizer (buratta is under the tomato, we asked for more crostini's)
    Amanda E.

    My friends and I had a lovely Saturday lunch here. Tyler was an excellent server. For an appetizer, I got the tomato and burrata. The tomato/buratta itself was just okay, good but didn't blow me away - but the basil/pesto/balsamic/olive oil mixture on the plate definitely elevated the dish, that part was so good. For an entree, I got the classic burger. I was surprised with how juicy and tasty it was. My only complaint is the thick bacon - I personally don't like fatty meat, so that was no bueno for me but if you like fat, you may like the thick cut bacon. And the sweet potato fries were delish. Also love that they have NA beer options. Food and drinks are slightly pricey but worth the experience.

    Bread pudding & Espresso martini
    Kim S.

    An absolutely exquisite dining experience from beginning to end. The ambiance and overall vibe were sophisticated and inviting, with impeccable attention to detail in every aspect of the evening. The service was polished, attentive, and seamless. Every course was beautifully presented and thoughtfully prepared. I highly recommend the surf & turf roll -- it was outstanding. Truly exceptional all the way around.

    Real flowers
    John O.

    Great experience! Always fun to try a new restaurant. Jenny was a great server and it was great to meet Rick. Very rarely does a Maitre D ever visit our table at most restaurants. Great service! We started with a bottle of red wine and I got a Toki Whiskey smoked old fashioned. We both got the Filet. I got a Caesar salad. It was authentic with a very small fish. My wife did a 6oz filet and I got the 8oz. The steaks were perfect. I loved the Bone marrow butter. The whipped potatoes and asparagus were great. The dinner was 5 stars. We got a side of fried rice. If you like bell peppers their fried rice will be awesome. I'm not a big pepper fan so not my favorite but I wouldn't penalize them for that. We finished the evening with the creme brûlée and bread pudding. Both were great. The Yuzu in the creme brûlée was awesome. We will return.

    Ambience
    Alyson B.

    Listen, this new local haunt is hard to get into for a reason. Amazing drinks and delicious food for everyone. People who love seafood and people who love steak, you've found your spot! The service is impeccable as well. Romantic vibes for a good date night.

    Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
    John R.

    Had a fantastic birthday experience at Ember this evening. To start, the service was great from the jump, and they were able to seat us 20 minutes before our reservation time. Our server was nice, and the front-of-house manager/ Maitre d' was also extremely friendly. The decor was very chic and modern, and even though we were next to the kitchen, it didn't feel cluttered or too loud. I will say, the music didn't really match the vibe (why am I listening to Taylor Swift while I'm eating beef tartare?), but I'm just being nit-picky. I do have one minor complaint, which is that I was underwhelmed by the cocktails. Maybe I'm a bit of a cocktail snob, but I think my old fashioned was far too sweet & Briar, my girlfriend, said the same thing about hers. The food was excellent! To start, we ordered the some bone marrow beef tartare and spicy tuna crispy rice (pictured-- both were phenomenal). We also ordered tuna belly nigiri, which was "Yummers delish" according to Briar. I agree! For our entrees, I had the scallop risotto and Briar had the "Umami Rush" roll. The "Umami Rush" roll absolutely lived up to its name-- it had crazy potent umami flavor. The scallop risotto was great. I'm not a big risotto guy but it had everything I want in a Winter seafood dish: it was warm, homey, buttery, rich, and delicate. Shoutout to Ember for a great birthday experience! TL;DR: modern decor. Great service. Yummy small plates. Entree's stole the show. Unimpressed by the cocktails.

    Don C.

    My Grubbing Buddies and I picked the newly grubbing establishment "Ember, Steak, Seafood and Sushi" in the Williamsburg Town Square of Virginia - a beautiful and touristy location in Virginia. We normally meet up to do an early Saturday brunch, but a noon lunch gathering worked out for us this time just fine. When we arrived, we entered a welcoming establishment, which still had a post-Christmas holiday tree on display. Our welcoming and inviting waitress "Bam" was very attentive and took good care of us. As a group, we first tried the Ember deviled eggs, which were simply delicious. One Grubbing Buddy ordered a crab cake with whipped potatoes and asparagus. After sharing a taste, I confirmed all of it was the bomb! Our other Buddies ordered lunch-sized fried rice meals, complete with a hearty medley of fried pork rice, shrimp and vegetables. As for my meal, I chose the Steakhouse Salad, which should have been a 6-ounce sliced bistro steak, a salad dressed with Gorgonzola cheese, a hard-boiled egg and a load of other ingredients; however, instead of the bistro steak, I received a teriyaki infused, well-done generic steak and a dressed house salad. While there, I saw many people trying the espresso martini, which I ordered, as well, and it was incredibly delicious. I do plan to return to Ember because of the ambiance, location and the scrumptious food, ensuring that I order the steak and salad again. Hopefully my 6oz sliced bistro steak will look more like how it was advertised on their web page menu.

    Pork belly and tuna crispy rice 10/10
    Amber L.

    What's your favorite thing to order and why is it the pork belly!? Currently my favorite restaurant. They make it fun to eat out again because food just doesn't taste the same anymore. Can't wait to go to celebrate Valentine's Day early. Do yourself a favor and get the pork belly, I hope they never take it off the menu. We also tried the fried rice, pork belly deviled eggs, & others. Everything is delicious, you can't go wrong with anything you order but pleaseeee get the pork belly. lol the staff is amazing & the vibes are definitely there with ambiance and decor.

    Emily G.

    The calamari is amazing!! Bam, our server, is so warm and kind. The atmosphere is very classy and relaxing. The manager stops by each table to check in with everyone and genuinely cares about your experience.

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    Great restaurant the service,food, ambiance and the location was perfect. I recommend this place with 5 stars

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    Jenny ? Was our amazing, fun server. Food was great. Spicy tuna on crunchy rice was the best I've had. Wagyu New York was delish too!

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