New restaurant in Williamsburg is not one to miss...can't say enough about this place. Our server, Nurgul was EXCELLENT! Just the sweetest! It was our anniversary & she made us feel very special! Food was scrumptious, tomato & burrata, main courses, crab cakes & scallops & risotto! Cooked to perfection!! The GM, Steven was going table to table making sure everyone had the best dining experience. Can't wait to go back!!! read more

So this is the shrimp salad from Ember's Restaurant in Williamsburg. If you've never been to the Williamsburg Marketplace, you should make it a point to get there one Saturday or Sunday morning. Anyway, the fish and shrimp salad was perhaps one of the best salads I've had in several years. I had the shrimp cooked well done, and they have a drizzle that is absolutely to die for. Again, I'm all about the vibes of a place, and this one is top-notch. This will certainly become one of our monthly favorites in Williamsburg. read more

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Thank You Grace, your service was "top notch" and very friendly and I appreciate your birthday cheer! The food as always, was phenomenal. Espresso Martinis were absolutely perfect. Please keep up the amazing work..Thank You Ember staff. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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!! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Great location in colonial Williamsburg. Menu includes traditional entrees with interesting flair, steaks and sushi. Food is excellent- recommend the calamari and sticky tuna rice appetizers, steaks, scallops and surf and turf roll. Can be quite loud and difficult to hear. read more

My husband and I visited Saturday evening for our date night. I will start by saying the interior is beautiful... visually a great place but unfortunately the rest left us hanging. Service was just ok, we waited approximately 20-30ish minutes to be able to put our order in, and almost left due to waiting so long. We tried 2 sushi rolls which were both good & also the filet mignon & shrimp fried rice. We ordered the filet medium (my husband and I like to share everything)... we waited approximately 30 mins for our food. The filet was burnt on the outside & completely raw in the center, so rare cook. I couldn't eat any at all & by the time anyone came over to the table to ask how anything was, we didn't have time to sit & wait for one to be cooked as asked. It was served on a very small bed of mashed potatoes. With how staff were raving about steaks to the tables next to us, we really thought we were in for a treat but unfortunately not. The fried rice was just ok. read more

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. read more

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Food was decent. Felt a little judge since we brought our two younger kids with us and felt like people were upset we had them there.

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Had the opportunity to visit Ember before a movie. The wife ordered sushi, salad, and deviled eggs which were wonderful. I ordered the by the burger which I asked for Medium. Unfortunately it came back very well done. No link to be seen. I was hungry and ate it anyway. The service was friendly and the waiter apologized for the burger temp. The home run was the bread pudding. Plenty for two and yummy. I will be coming back for a second chance to see if the temp on the burger is better. Great ambience rich leather seating appointments. Give them a try. Hap read more

During our week-long vacation in Williamsburg, we dined at over half a dozen restaurants and Ember was the unanimous favorite for our entire group. This new addition to the local food scene is truly something special. From the moment we sat down, the experience impressed us. The cocktails were phenomenal and our server offered spot-on recommendations tailored perfectly to our flavor preferences. It set the tone for what became an unforgettable meal. Every small plate we tried was outstanding. The tomato burrata salad was one of the most unique versions we've ever seen. The tomato was hollowed out and filled with creamy burrata, served alongside a beautiful microgreens salad with what we believe was pesto, pine nuts, and delicious bread for dipping. The shrimp tempura roll may be my favorite roll ever and the street corn and deviled eggs were equally fantastic. For entrées, we ordered three filets and one wagyu strip, and every single steak was cooked flawlessly. Still, the wagyu strip stole the show! One of the touches we loved most was the ability to customize each steak with one of Ember's house-made butters. We tried the bone marrow butter and uni butter, and both were absolutely divine. Even the sides were standouts! The mashed potatoes and asparagus were prepared perfectly, and the chicken fried rice we shared as a table was so flavorful we'd come back for it alone. We wrapped up with coffee and two desserts: the chocolate pot de crème and the bread pudding. Even though we were already full, we couldn't resist and would have happily licked the plates clean if we had any room left in our bellies! Both desserts were rich, balanced, and the perfect finish to the meal. As incredible as the food was, the staff truly made the evening. Everyone from the runners to the servers clearing plates was kind, professional, and genuinely welcoming. A special shout-out to Steven, the manager, who was wonderfully personable and took the time to check in with each table. His presence added to the warmth and polish of the entire experience. The ambience at Ember is beautiful, modern, elegant, and cozy. Sitting by the window with the Christmas lights glowing outside made the night feel especially festive and magical. We cannot wait to return. Ember gave us one of the most delightful dining experiences we've had in a long time, and Williamsburg is lucky to have this gem. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Wow! Ember! Let's talk about the new culinary adventure in Williamsburg. Fine and exquisite dining is not a new or rare thing in Williamsburg but Ember definitely makes its mark and hopefully blazes the trail for like minded eating experiences. It really does have my 5/5 rating, how could it not? The ambience is off the charts, old colonial Williamsburg romantic setting and lighting. The menu is a comfortable mix of classic Japanese cuisine that excites you with new and modern twists for the palate. I loved the Miso deviled eggs and the grilled pork belly appetizer. I has a NY strip with mashed potatoes and asparagus with a pickled tuna sushi roll and a side of scallops. OMG so amazing. My dinner date had scallops with risotto which she devoured. And we complimented the dinner with creative cocktails that made me want to go back to NYC. Our waitress was on top of it and made the dinning experience delightful. If you are a local make an effort now to go before it becomes well known. If you are a guest visiting you can't go wrong here lots of options that are delightful. Thank you Ember for adding to the culinary community in Williamsburg! read more

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Never a bad meal here! Top notch service with a smile! Very easily Williamsburg's best date place! read more

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Good concept, great location, nice ambiance, good service, excellent food (especially the sushi, and largest and best prepared scallops we've ever had), & drink, and outstanding guest interaction and engagement from both GM and MAÎTRE D'! Best restaurant we've been to in Williamsburg - topping our favorite (Waypoint Seafood & Grill), to date. We loved it so much we went back there the next day to sit at the bar and enjoy some exquisite sushi with a nice bottle of wine, and a personable & entertaining bartender that introduced us to more of her team. The Historic Hospitality Group is really something special !!! We will be back again... and again !!! read more

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The "king crab" is really a kani salad, which was a little mushy. Everything else was delicious. Not pictured is the tuna crispy rice which was 10/10. The desserts were my favorite part. read more

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

Fantastic new restaurant in Williamsburg. Steak, seafood, and sushi fusion restaurant.. food was excellent and the service was even better!! Ask for Gina!! read more

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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!

Oh my goodness! Where do I begin? Our friends were fortunate enough to get reservations for this evening. We had tried to get in while visitors were in town for the holidays but no luck. It was worth the wait. The food was melt-in-your-mouth goodness. The service was proficient, knowledgeable of the menu and very attentive without rushing us. My husband (good eater) was very satisfied with the amount of food that arrived. This does not always happen. Thank you Steven for stopping by our table to introduce yourself. We will definitely be back! read more

We came to Ember on 1/28 to celebrate my birthday. Every year my bestie and I go somewhere new and this year Ember was on the list. We are locals (ish) and absolutely loved this experience. The food is so fresh and perfectly prepared and the cocktails are amazing. The staff was so very friendly and helpful and particularly Jenny our waitress. What a gem! It was beautiful inside and well as out. Even though it was a full house , it wasn't too noisy. A must try! The papardelle alla vodka and sushi - chefs kiss!! Oh and crispy tuna rice is a must. For sushi- the surf and turf was incredible. read more

Let me start by saying I went there in the 3rd week since opening. I was sat promptly from my reservation that I made and the vibe of the restaurant was chill. I will not go into full detail, because it is so new but let's say they struggled with the knowledge of their menu, speed to initially serve and following directions on my order. That being said, the server and manager were extremely friendly and recognized the issues. They are attempting to do an Asian/Italian/Jewish fusion was is intriguing so I tried the Gochuchang gnocchi bolognese. In my opinion, they either need to change to just a bolognese or increase the Korean flavor it was advertised as. The crispy rice spicy tuna appetizer was very good, could have been a little more spice forward. The filet was cooked perfectly and one of the best I have had. The bread pudding was one of the best I have had in a very long time and would come back just for that. They told me they also own the Jewish Mothers Deli around the corner so I will try that as well soon. I will come back in a few months to see if they worked out their kinks but I will definitely come back again. read more

Celebrated my birthday last evening at EMBER and what a fabulous experience! I had the Wagyu NY Strip.... One of the very best steaks I've ever tasted!! My fellow diners had Lamb Chops and Salmon and raved about theirs as well. The wait staff (Tracey) was perfect, ambience very good with tables spaced adequately to allow easy conversations and decor quite pleasing. They even treated me to an absolutely delicious piece of Lemon Cream Cake for my celebration! A perfect ending to a memorable evening! Yes, it's a bit pricey but when you leave a restaurant and can't wait to tell everyone about it, that's worth it! read more

New beef/ seafood/ sushi place in Williamsburg. Excellent drinks, killer street corn, abundant app choices,small plates and main course offerings. Try the Lamb chops and Black Cod. Scallop dish looked amazing. Planning a return visit to try Sushi selections. Don't skip dessert! Creme brulee and Cinnamon bread pudding were excellent. Even the coffee was excellent. The ambient lighting was on point but the noise washed out the background music. The service was on point and timely. read more

My reviews will always come from a travelers perspective, with a strict budget. We always travel with our service dog as well, so I give tips on that also. We are a middle aged couple, and sometimes when we have the kids with us we review from that perspective as well. Don't let the expensive ambiance scare you, they have a lunch special with 2 rolls and a salad for $13!! Let's start with being greeted... you walk in and the place is very pretty and upscale, the host was nice but could smile more (sorry he was a bit stuffy and what I would say "high money" snobbish) but our waitress very nice and down to earth. The prices are decent for sushi and I honestly expected like 4-5 pieces in my roll, not a full roll. Some expensive places that have an $8 spicy tuna roll will cut the portion size in half or their chincy... not this place. The lunch special was $13 and you picked 2 rolls from a certain side (which offered spicy tuna, California, spicy salmon, shrimp and 2 others). I got the spicy tuna, extra spicy and the shrimp roll... nice portion of avocado (you know those sushi places get cheap on the avocado!) and the rolls were thick and SO good! The salad was also tasty, with a ginger dressing. I ordered soda water (I don't like tap water) and there was no charge. For both my husband and I (he got a beer) it was only $38 dollars!! That is a great price for a great meal!!! You will have my business everytime I'm in town. Well done. Safe travels and thanks for reading read more

Another delicious dinner & excellent server. Jenny was friendly & attentive with full knowledge of the menu. . We had lots of sushi, toro stack ,crab cakes. Drinks were prepared very well including the Hickory smoked Old Fashion. We can always rely on a wonderful experience at Ember. read more

I was so excited that Williamsburg was getting a new restaurant & Ember did not disappoint! The restaurants interior is gorgeous & the food was fresh & flavorful!!! I will be frequenting this place often for great cocktails, sushi & more! read more

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Fantastic fusion of steak and sushi! The restaurant is a cozy and sheek, very nice upscale ambiance. We were fortunate to be served by the General Manager, Steven, who did an amazing job of explaining the vision and diversity of the menu. The pork belly app was juicy and delicious. The cocktails were delicious and ballanced. We also had the steak and lobster sushi role, which I think highlights the unique fusion of the menu, and it was to die for! They even brought us a slice of birthday cake after dinner, a very nice gesture that also showed off their dessert offerings, a limoncello cheesecake with white chocolate shavings and raspberry sauce! This is a must try restaurant for anyone who appreciates quality beef, lamb and pork, as well as high quality sushi and sashimi. Well done! read more

Excellent food, service and ambience! Highly recommend. Had a fish entree and it was as good as my wife's steak.

Tried this new spot and it was worth the hype. We had great food and wonderful service. We sampled a little bit of everything on the menu and it was all fantastic. Sushi and rolls were the best we've had in the burg. They had a ton of staff and servers and it was running like a well oiled machine for a new restaurant. Congrats to them and we will be back. read more

Ember Williamsburg really dropped the ball. We had a large-party reservation with them for my mom's birthday dinner, including her siblings who came know from out of town. The siblings arrived to the restaurant before the rest of us, only to find it closed with a private event taking place. When my dad got on the phone with them, they tried saying they had spoken to him about canceling the reservation (which they had not), and then tried saying WE had canceled the reservation online. The manager kept speaking over my father, which as you can imagine, upset him even more on top of the initial problem. The way things were handled was extremely unprofessional, and I can say with a high degree of certainty that none of my family will set foot in there anytime in the near future. Thankfully, Second Street American Bistro Williamsburg was extremely helpful and accommodating with our last-minute 10-top table, and mom's 70th birthday dinner with her siblings was salvaged. Our service was phenomenal and the food was excellent! read more