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    Embers

    3.3 (370 reviews)
    ModerateGastropubs, American
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    EMBERS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    Blue Raspberry Margarita And Simple Salad
    Steve A.

    Big parties are frequently happening at this bar in Lockport because it's one of the bigger places around here. Embers is in a building with several stories, the first of which is the bar and restaurant. It's where most of the action takes place, including live music and other stuff. Has lots of good drinks. The food is more of an afterthought but has some good options. A lot of big parties always seem to happen here. It has room for them. That's why. Menu is basic. They have frozen cocktails for $9, and these aren't the kind with mostly ice because they actually put a lot of alcohol in these. As for the food it's nothing special. Especially for vegetarians. A menu of pretty slim pickings. We got the Simple Salad. It's $10, and this actually was pretty big. The presentation was cool too. A lot of cool stuff to check out. When you've had enough here, check out the speakeasy upstairs. Getting food can be slow especially when it's busy. It often is. There's lots of good drinks but not that much to eat besides salads for vegetarians.

    Raffaela G.

    It was pretty average normal bar food.. I will say that I was happy that they had an impossible Burger I ordered also. The chicken tenders. I know that they said they were housemade but I don't know for $17 for four pieces that had no flavor at all and not even salt. Nothing.. I might have felt better if if they had used Frozen. But I really was surprised over the bill. I know food is expensive but we ordered a bowl of soup which was $7 two burgers. Probably they were about $17 a piece. I'm not even sure and a chicken tender with mashed potatoes and they upgrade that $2. We had three sodas full bill was $75 for three meals. I was appalled I don't mind paying money when you get a lot of food or if you leave and you can say ... Wow that was good. That's like $25 a plate... You can see the images below... I wish I could say I would go back for the food .I know they have a bar. There is an upstairs lounge. I don't discourage people from going out enjoying themselves. If I was just drinking I probably would go there but not to order food...

    Breakfast Burger & Fries, delish! :-)
    Patrick S.

    Embers is just excellent! Allison was our server and she took great care of us as soon as the hostess seated us. Thanks Allison! :-) We entered just after the restaurant opened on a Sunday. Our food (breakfast burgers, yum!) was served hot, tasty, & fresh. There were nice people to take care of us, the ambiance was awesome, and the burgers delish. Allison kept the coffee refills coming frequently as well. Honestly, we just could not have asked for anything more. Thanks Team Embers! :-) Patrick Shaughnessy Chicago

    Pretzel Bites
    Sean L.

    I heard about this place so figured would go and check it out. The building is in a cool location in downtown Lockport and the inside is very nice. A lot of bar seating and big restaurant area. The food was good just went with pretzel bites and breaded cauliflower this time. My only complaint is it took awhile to order drinks just sitting at the bar and it just seemed like the workers were all over like they just showed up at opening to work and were not prepared. After awhile the bartender got better but it shouldn't take 15 minutes to get a drink when there was only two other people at the bar and a family in the seating area. After saying that I will be back to check it out again and try more food. Cool place lots of potential and next time hopefully sit outside unfortunately couldn't due to rain. Check it out!!

    Impossible burger - She forgot the side of mayo and tomatoes but it was very good!
    Jackie F.

    Update: I appreciate the response Edward and have heart for your situation. I would hate for less and less customers to show up because the front of the house can't get it together. The food and drinks are good, the menu is awesome, as is the space. I hope your employees see this and care about the bigger picture. Best of luck to you! Previous review: I see a common theme here with these reviews -- service SUUCKS!! Edward M (Manager) you should handle this. The space is beautiful, you hire young pretty girls that are kind and always smile but forget drinks and orders, and your bartender always looks pissed off. I was told he was the reason that drinks from the bar take FOREVER. Regardless, im not the only one putting this in black and white. I had to get up and get menus for us and had to ask another waitress if we could have a waitress after sitting for 10+ minutes. Sincerely.

    Buffalo and Parmesan Garlic wings
    Anakaren V.

    Embers is always a good vibe. Food is great. I noticed they update their menu a lot. Mac and cheese is good but my favorite would be the flatbreads

    Dead
    Marcie F.

    I REALLYYYYYYY do not appreciate being asked 16 times if we are doing okay by the waitress tonight. We had a few drinks tonight, and the waitress came to our table 16 times asking us if we were okay. It didn't feel like she was checking on us, but more like rushing us out. This place was dead. Why the hell did she make us feel unwelcome? I'm never coming here again.

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    Jeremy C.

    I've been a regular here on Thursdays for trivia for a while. Good atmosphere and the staff is great. The Thursday bartender Nicole was awesome and kept the beer flowing even though I was getting something different ever round. The burger is good, but the blackened salmon salad is fantastic, highly recommend. There about 40 taps and most of it is local.

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    Great location in downtown Lockport. Good service, and the flatbread I ordered was delicious. They make a good old fashioned too.

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