Came here for dinner with my family. The hostess showed us to our table. We didnt have to wait. Our server was very friendly. They didnt have a printed kids menu but he helped my kids choose their food. We got ourselves some food and drinks as well. Everything came out fairly quickly. 1. The fancy fondue was very yummy. It came with toasted sourdough bread. 2. Garlic bread was also good. We dipped that into the fondue once we were done with the sourdough. It enhanced the taste further. 3. Kids loved the pepperoni pizza and fish & chips. 4. Our server also accommodated our request for a half and half garlic chicken pizza with no meat on one side. The pizza came out great. We didnt even leave the edges 5. For drinks we got the old fashioned and birthday cake which were both great. Will definitely be back here if in the area. read more

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I was meeting up with a friend for happy hour and Emberz looked appealing, especially with their happy hour pricing. Pizzas and starters are $3 off, and cocktails are $2 off. Their happy hour is DAILY from 14:00-16:00. The restaurant was pretty busy on a Sunday, but we didn't have to wait long for a table. Our server was attentive and friendly. For our cocktails, my friend went with the Huckleberry lemonade, while I went with the pomegranate whiskey sour. She thoroughly enjoyed her cocktail, and so did I. At that price point, I didn't expect much, but it was a solid cocktail, although not as strong as what I'd normally get elsewhere. The clam chowder sounded really good, and I couldn't help myself, so I ordered it. My friend is not a fan of seafood, so the chowder was all for me. The crostini was very nicely toasted and I loved dipping it into the chowder. I was also pleasantly surprised by the flavor and quality of the clam chowder. It was packed with a ton of clams, and was perfectly hearty without being heavy. We opted to share the fallen apple pizza, which was the perfect choice. The dough was pillowy and light, and the toppings delicious. I would have liked more apple slices, as it didn't seem like they were very prominent, and for the balsamic drizzle to be more uniform, but overall it was a solid pizza. I took leftover pizza home, and my husband enjoyed it for dinner. We heated it up in the air fryer and that was the way to go. While it was a little noisy in the restaurant, mainly due to a large group seated next to us, we still had a good experience, and the booth seating was comfy. I would love to bring my husband back to try more happy hour menu items next time we visit Sonora! The price point is seriously hard to beat, and Emberz is a solid spot for hanging out and having a good time. read more

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I was very disappointed in the dinner had at Emberz in Sonora.. I ordered from the specials they were advertising. I ordered the T Bone steak,which came with mash potatoes, sauted mushrooms and asparagus. The TBone lacked the normal T in that steak,I ordered the steak med rare the steak was a half and inch thick and over cooked and looked like it had been steamed. Did I mention it was tough,and they charged $67.00 . The wait staff were great and very attentive. Over all I would not recommend Emberz. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 :) read more

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I love this restaurant. It's the best service is great I love everything about it. Cute book to sign in for your memory

Emberz is our "go to" restaurant in Sonora. The food and service have been fantastic each time we've gone. Family friendly, yet a great place for couples as well. We plan to take family with us the next time we visit. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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We came in around 8pmish very tired from a long drive. Yes I agree with the other reviews that there's a weird smell when you first enter - but the service/food/drinks/dessert were all fantastic. They were busy but they promptly cleared a table for our family to eat. Waters were delivered immediately and kids food arrived early which is nice. The server never missed a beat on our drinks and we never had an empty glass. The food was delicious and the dessert was amazing! We will definitely be back! read more

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. read more

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Ambiance: loud. Too loud for me. Food: mixed on this. The French onion soup was fantastic, hit the spot. The toppings on the pizza were great, but despite what looks like an industrial oven, the crust was kind of mushy (how?? Why??). Service was fine, but not super attentive. If I had to go back, I'd get the French onion soup again and maybe something other than pizza. read more

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. read more

Emberz - New York Strip special with Garlic Mash & Squash - Wine Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

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! read more

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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. read more

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Visit Sonora and this place was recommended. Popped in Sunday for lunch and it was delicious. Great service too. Highly recommend coming by. read more

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Consistent meals always very good. I love the fish and chips. Service is very good. Nice place to sit by windows with glass of wine and watch the world go by on Washington. Would highly recommend... read more

Maybe it's me but there is a funy smell happening that I can't get over. Should be a 3 star rating because of the smell, but I think its a one off stench. read more

I liked the laid back but professional service, the tall tables by the windows are nice to be able to view the quaint old timey downtown. The food was mid though, except for the garlic truffle fries. The fries were well prepared. My burger was kinda dry.. I tried the pizza and it was not a very well executed crust read more

We stopped in for a quick bite while wandering the streets of Sonora. Rather than take a table we bellied up to the rather long bar. I wish I remembered our bartender's name. She was lovely and told the funniest story about an experience she had squeezing a lemon. Anyway, my husband ordered his usual gin and tonic while I decided to try their Cadillac margarita. We also ordered the wings hoping to try two different sauces (Buffalo and Teriyaki). We were told the kitchen would not toss them, but we could order them naked with sauce on the side. Perfect! The drinks were well made....I hate when a margarita is too tart, but this one was delicious and almost slightly sweet. Obviously not made with some mass produced sour mix as some bars use. The wings (sorry no picture) were meaty and served hot. Eight wings in an order, 4 drums and 4 flappers which was perfect as I prefer the drums while my husband loves the flappers. I had chosen the teriyaki sauce, but tried the Buffalo as well. I liked that the Buffalo did not have that vinegar flavor as some do. The teriyaki sauce though was delicious. Even my husband preferred that to the Buffalo. The ranch served with the wings definitely tasted house made which I really appreciated. Overall we really enjoyed our stop, great food and great service. We definitely would stop in again when in Sonora! read more

Place is always been very nice beautiful atmosphere anytime. I've been there though the bar has been closed. We're just sad cause I love staying at the bar. Our server was phenomenal very attentive. Things moved quickly. The hamburger was delicious well cooked with awesome bacon and toppings. The french fries were like 6 pounds of french fries but they were really good although they were thinner. Their ranch dressing is the best ranch dressing that I've ever had in my life. Oh my gosh, if I could buy it by the gallon, I definitely would. The mac & cheese with lobster was very tasty. Very flavorful something I definitely would come back for. The brussels sprouts were delicious along with the bread. Definitely will be back. read more

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I really hate to put a bad review but I just can't help myself with my experience. Walking into the establishment I was hit with a pungent smell of something moldy! It was so strong I just can't help myself to even think about eating there because it smelling that bad, I couldn't imagine what the kitchen and food prep is there. I ordered just a drink and even the ice had a funny taste! I will definitely never go back there again!! read more

Service was friendly, prompt, and professional. We enjoyed our drinks, meal, and dessert. We got there at 5pm and were the first ones for dinner. Everyone must eat later. The fisherman's salad had the option of salmon or basa. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare. Cocktails for $12?!? Get outta here, so cheap and liquored! read more

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Let me start off by saying that Emberz deserves a 4.5/5 and not a 4, but there is no option for that here. The reason this place did not get a 5 star review is due to a few small critiques my party had, or things we would like to see differently. For starters the service was pretty good. Our waitress was great and accommodating. The two things that could have been improved was the order in which the waitress saw her patrons and a confusion with drinks. Our party of 6 was seated 5 minutes before another party but their table got seen first which we thought was quite odd (could have just been a miscommunication). We also had another staff member bring out drinks on two different occasions that were another tables order. Other than those two hiccups, the service was great. One thing we were a little disappointed in was the lack of information about their specials they were running that evening. We had no idea they had a special going on that night for specific dishes they normally don't have on the menu that would have changed what some of us ordered if we would have known about them ahead of time. We only knew about the specials because we saw a little chalk board on the ceiling on the way out, with no mention of specials from any of the staff. As for the food, all of our meals had great flavor. Our party of six ordered a little bit of everything, a few appetizers, pizza, french onion soup, tomahawk steak, and sandwiches. My two critiques for the food: the hunk of heaven steak sandwich was phenomenal in flavor and large in portion. Because it was so large in size, it was difficult to eat considering it was one complete cut of meat. For the future, I think it would be helpful to slice the steak into strips and place it on the sandwich. The pizza we ordered had great flavor and was big enough to feed two people well. The under carriage of the pizza was quite disappointing and it had no structure and was a bit soggy in texture. Besides the few tweaks that could be easily made, the overall dining experience was pleasant and enjoyable. I will be back to give it a second shot the next time I find myself in Sonora when I visit family. read more

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I gave them another chance and the food was great, pricy but good, I was going to have a beer but no menu the waitress said they change all the time so I just had water not knowing the price of a beer I give then a 3 read more

We won Reserve best in show today at the dog show and wanted to celebrate! Loved the drink menu and the portabella mushroom burger. read more

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Second time visiting Sonora Ca, and second time trying Emberz. Brought family here and decided we could start our lunch with couple of appetizers all the food was delicious so we decided to also order lunch here, service was great server was very attentive and the rest of the staff was very friendly, good family friendly ambience great restaurant location we enjoy our delicious food here thank you. read more

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Loved the ambience food was great. Wasn't alot of people in the restaurant for a Saturday night. The food came out quick. All the sauces were house made; ranch is top tier housemade with garlic under tones and the starter sauce was also house made. The fish was so crispy. Probably the best I've had. In the end my mother was gifted a birthday shot. Great staff and kind establishment. We will definitely return! read more

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Customer service is alive and well here ! I thought it was long gone in CA but not here ! Nicole was an absolute delight ! She was so friendly and nice, recommend her favorites and she was not wrong ! Please for the love that all that is good , order the chicken sandwich. It is hands down the best sandwich we have ever had ! Thank you so much Nicole for making our first time here so fun ! read more

Emberz - The most amazing chicken sandwich ever ! - Wine Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

Love Emberz. Try to stop in whenever I'm in town. Brought daughter for her birthday. Live the wildly garlic pizza and fire shrimp. The service is superb. read more

Great steak sandwich for around $20. Two can share it. Tons of shoestring fries. Always great service. Love the quiet ambiance. Good bar too. read more

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I can't comment on the quality of the food or the ambiance here since I didn't get the opportunity to eat here. My husband tried to make reservations here for my 60th birthday celebration. Each time he called the hostess said that we didn't have enough people to make a reservation. Each time the number of people needed changed. When we asked how many people were needed, she evaded the question. So if you are looking for a place for a birthday party celebration, keep looking. Apparently, they are just not into that. read more

A wonderful restaurant in downtown Sonora. I always get great service from a wonderful staff. On one occasion I tried a Hunk of Heaven Streak Sandwich. It was very delightful. Blended with a great sauce and jalapenos. They have a good a varied menu with plenty of options and a good sized staff on weekend nights. read more

We love the Emberz. We've been here every winter, at least 2x each winter. Great vibes, great food and service. Conveniently located in the lively area of Sonora. Come here for dinner and have minimal wait. I think only once we had to wait 10 WHOLE minutes, can you imagine?! What's cool is that they have wine on tap and speciality cocktails. Something for everyone. We LOVE the tomahawk. I recommend getting the clams as an appetizer. Amazing beef for an amazing price. The loaded mash is delicious and I recommend including the fries. Perfectly thin and crispy read more

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Walked in apx 5pm Saturday. Took us in, sat us, waitress ready with water and if we knew what we wanted ready to help. Came and checked on us regular. Food so tasty and good. Flavors just oozed out It is a bit loud inside but not obnoxious loud. We could talk and enjoy read more

The ambiance is fantastic and the service was exceptional. The chicken sandwich was excellent, great in size and flavor. Would definitely get again. The Cajun pasta was good but could have been better. Too creamy and not enough Cajun or peppers for my liking. Good amount of shrimp and sausage and pasta. If you prefer creamy over spicy tho this might be for you. The cheesy garlic bread was average. Good bread and cheese but not too garlicy at all. Could have been a little more crispy tho. Overall me and my lady were happy and it was a good experience. The quality of everything was good, just personal preference on a few things. Would definitely return. read more

We walked by the kitchen to be seated and it was so filthy. Sauces everywhere all over the counter and the cooks all looked very unclean. We left. Do not recommend. read more