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Embers

4.0 (288 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Classy
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dressy

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Megan B.

probably the best sushi I've ever had!! the crabcakes were amazing as well, and I was very surprised that there were two! our server was amazing. She was so kind and knowledgeable and she went over the whole menu with us - as it was our first time dining here. we'll definitely be back :)

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Jeff M.

Second time at Embers. This round we did it more casually and came during happy hour and sat at a bar high top. I actually liked it better this way. We had decent bottle of wine, sushi appetizer and some wings. My wife enjoyed her hamburger. If you're not looking for a formal sit down but want to go to Embers, try the bar area.

Brent W.

Sushi with the boss tonight. They recommend this place for great sushi. We ordered five of their specialty rolls. And I also got a seaweed salad. The atmosphere and service were good. It was restaurant week so we were expecting it to be super busy, but it wasn't bad. As for the sushi, it was ok. I personally wasn't impressed. They try to do too much with trying to make the rolls creative, which meant the sushi rolls would crumble and fall apart. The sea bass roll was my favorite. If you want my honest option, I wouldn't come back here for their sushi. I bet they have better things on the menu.

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Libby V.

My friend brought me here for my birthday and we loved it. As others have said, it's surprising to find such fine dining in what is basically a strip mall. Max was our waiter, and he was wonderful...I loved his British accent. Since it was restaurant week we opted for the special menu. My friend had a Caesar salad, chicken and Creme Brulee. I had lobster bisque, salmon, and creme brulee. The bisque didn't have any lobster in it (which was disappointing) but had tons of flavor. My salmon was perfect in every way. Creme brulee was served cold (a surprise) but had a really good flavor. Wine list was great, as was the house Pinot Grigio. Restaurant week was price was very reasonable for what we had. Now I want to go back and try their happy hour!

Pan Seared Filet Mignon (6 Oz)
Claire R.

We came here for Valentine's Day dinner, and felt like it was pretty good. We started with the Kobe roll, which was a decent sushi roll if not small. Our table was the only one to never get bread of all the tables around us, but whatever. We were at a table in the corner of the room, which was crowded and loud. For a date, we were somewhat far apart in our seating. The food was pretty good, but nothing crazy. I'm glad we tried it, but I'm not sure I'd return.

roasted amish chicken breast
Hope W.

we had a reservation for saturday night and had to wait about 5 minutes. we were then sat and had awesome service all night! we got started with some complimentary bread and butter that was delicious! for my main i had the embers filet oscar with brussel sprouts instead of asparagus. i was very happy with the cook of my steak (medium rare) and very disappointed in the amount of crab i received. for 14 extra dollars, it was not even a claw of crab meat... the brussel sprouts were really good and i would highly recommend! i also got a side of mashed potatoes that were tasty but over priced. for dessert i ended with the oreo stuffed donuts. these are such a nostalgic treat to me and i personally loved them!! overall, our meal was about $80/person for 2 which i feel is a little bit high for the quality of food we received. however, the awesome service, ambiance, and waitress bumped up our overall ranking! rankings: bread 9/10 filet 9/10 crab 7/10 brussel sprouts 10/10 mashed potatoes 9/10 roasted amish chicken breast (husbands ranking) 7/10 oreo stuffed donuts 9/10 classic creme brulee 6/10

Simple spicy tuna. They don't skimp on the filling
Lilee N.

The go to spot for special occasions in our family. There's something for everyone on the menu, even kids if you pick off the side dishes (Mac n cheese, risotto). First, the ambiance is relaxing. You can dress up and feel like you fit right in or go business casual and blend right in. The staff is warm and friendly. It's fun to have conversations with your server. The specials are nice twists on their menu items and if you can't decide on a staple menu item, the specials give you a fun option. I love that they have sushi. The Kobe steak roll is heavenly. They also serve sashimi if you're wanting just the fish and no bells and whistles. All fresh and portioned well. There are the steaks which are cooked perfectly. Normally I wouldn't recommend the additional sauces to add on top of your steak but they do a great job making it decadent while still letting your steak shine. You'll need to order some sides if you're getting a steak since it doesn't come with much except a few spears of asparagus. Prices are what you'd expect for a nice sit down meal. They have a bar area if you want to go casual or just enjoy a meal solo without all the formalities of sit down dining. Save room for dessert. The donuts are made fresh and it gets me every time.

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Food was ok. Service was great! Felt like a chain. Noisy sports bar feel for a Thursday night.

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Good service and ambience. Compared to other restaurants at this level, though delicious, portions were small for the price.

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Service is always excellent, warm inviting atmosphere cozy bar area perfect for a date night dinner!

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Great food and service! Went for a family birthday dinner and had a great time. Highly recommended.

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We love Embers - our go-to in our area. I like the seafood options and even the sushi rolls are fresh and tasty!

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