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    Emberz

    4.0 (782 reviews)
    ModerateWine Bars, American
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    EMBERZ ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for groups

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    New York with garlic butter special tonight.
    Brian G.

    My daughter is getting married up here this weekend and this place was close to my hotel. When I tell you that the steak was perfect I mean it. Friendly service and atmosphere. Will be back for sure. Possibly tomorrow night.

    Cocktails
    Christine B.

    Service was fabulous. My Ruben was really good, comes with lots of crispy shoestring french fries. My partners wedge salad was fabulous. Wish I would of gotten one of those! Next time. The place is very loud, but it was also very very busy.

    Steamed Clamz
    Kevin S.

    Friendly attentive service, genuinely nice people, refreshing water, exquisite cocktails, high quality deliciously prepared food Very good experience, would recommend. Wish the seats were more comfortable, otherwise the atmosphere, tables, and decor were fun and inviting.

    fallen apple - prosciutto apple pizza
    Alex L.

    Visiting the small town of Sonora we decided to stop by Emberz for lunch. After talking to the friendly server we decided to order some of their most popular items, their tomahawk steak and the prosciutto and apple pizza. The steak was cooked to perfection, amazing golden crust on the outside, and perfectly medium rare on the inside, paired with their sides; it was delicious. The pizza had a delicious sounding concept, it just wasn't the execution I was looking for. The crust was doughy and a little too thick without the bubbly airy crust I normally expect from a wood fire oven, there also wasn't any wood fire oven taste. Overall a decent lunch and cute town :)

    Mac n cheese
    Simpreet K.

    We arrived starving at Emberz on a rainy, wintry, late afternoon. Sonora Downtown is such a charming and quaint little place and Emberz is the perfect restaurant for this setting. Great ambience and service. Our server helped us choose dishes for the vegetarians. The highlight of the table was the Tomahawk steak. The warm, yummy food was exactly what we needed. We'll be back when we are next in this area. Just wish that Emberz would offer more vegetarian options.

    A meal fit for the birthday boys!
    AmErica A.

    I apparently hadn't reviewed this place when I posted pics. So here we go. This place is a cute little spot in a cute little town. In the heart of their cute little downtown. Came for my husband and brother in law's birthdays. My brother in law and his wife have been here before so it came with great recommendation. Ordered some apps: calamari, baked Emberz (a duo of ooey gooey cheese) and a side of toasted crostini and olive tapenade. Both very delicious and very shareable. We both ordered the tomahawk steak which came with a side vegetable and mashed potatoes. The steak came sliced and cooked exactly as we requested. Steak of everything you want it to be since you know you are spending a pretty penny. Ambiance is nice. Service was phenomenal and the food was delicious. Highly recommend! Oh we had so much left over I was able to make 4 full size breakfast burritos with what was leftover and well as what I was able to cut off the bone. Place is family friendly and they had what looked like a well stocked bar with a variety of anything you may have a hankering for or want to pair with your meal. Don't sleep on this place!

    Clam chowder
    DJ M.

    We got into town and head to embers at around 7:30pm we asked the server for any suggestions, we went with everything on the pics. The wood-fire pizza was amazing with really good ingredients, the NY steak was nice and thick and cooked right. The clam chowder was nice and creamy in cold weather. I would definitely come back next time I'm here

    Kayla B.

    I've had a mixed experience with Amber's over the years, so I think a three-star review feels the most fair. In the past when I visited, the food and service were both excellent. I left a glowing review and was excited to return. Unfortunately, on a later visit, I tripped and fell in the restaurant and was humiliated when some staff laughed at me and made comments suggesting it was because I had one drink (a single Moscow Mule). It was upsetting and disappointing, and I left a very negative review as a result. To their credit, the owner personally called me to apologize and told me the staff went through a training session in response to what happened which I appreciated and thought was the right thing to do. I've been back a couple of times since. Service was fine, but unfortunately, the food doesn't taste the same. It seems like they've changed the frying oil to something like canola or palm oil and it's noticeable. The flavor and quality just aren't what they used to be. I want to love this place again, but there's definitely been a shift. I hope to see them bounce back, because the potential is there.

    New York Strip special with Garlic Mash & Squash
    Lizzy C.

    I have been here a handful of times, haven't been in a while due to a poor experience. Gave it a go for a friends birthday. Service was great, our waitress was so attentive. Drinks were brought out promptly and our appetizers came out shortly after. The food was great all around. I had the New York steak special, my friend had the seabass special, 2 orders of pulled pork special, and a tomahawk. All were delicious. My steak was cooked to perfection and it tasted incredible. The restaurant was a bit warm but not unbearable. It is in an older building. We will be back again to try other options.

    Goddess salad
    Janet J.

    Had to come back to this place after a few years! We drove up to Sonora and planned a dinner here after which was a good call. We tried the mandwich and it was very good - the steak was cooked perfectly and the garlic aioli and fried jalapeno really complemented the flavor and consistency of the meal. Emberz baked gruyere is something you should try. We were very satisfied!

    Outside
    Sue B.

    We've been to Emberz a few times over the years, but this time, we decided to try the tomahawk and share it. First off, we want to say that we so enjoyed having Nicole as our server. She is enthusiastic and made us feel very special! The Tomahawk was cooked just as we requested (medium rare) and we loved the seasoning and the sear on the meat. The loaded baked potato casserole was delicious and we enjoyed the green beans. We also had two side salads to start off our meal. At the end, Nicole brought us a birthday ice cream dessert that was a great ending to a delicious meal. They bring your ticket in a book and request that you sign a page about your experience. That's a fun idea! We enjoyed getting to know Nicole a little bit each time she stopped by to check on us. This is one of our favorite restaurants in Sonora. We look forward to returning on our next trip.

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    Ask the Community - Emberz

    Are 2 diners allowed to share the tomahawk steak?

    Yes ma'am...they'll even bring an extra plate.

    Are dogs allowed?

    I don't believe so. In 4 years, never seen one in the restaurant.

    Are you open on Christmas Eve?

    We close at 2:00 pm on Christmas Eve.

    Is it wheelchair friendly?

    Yes ! I've took mine.

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