Just visited on a Friday night and even though the restaurant was full, the service was amazing. We had Heather as our server and she was so nice and respectful. We had the deviled eggs as an appetizer and they were delicious. I didn't take photos of our actual entrees but just know that everything was good. We plan to return for brunch! read more

Herb & Ember - Deviled Eggs - New American Near Me - Garland, Texas

Heard & Ember Review Great Cocktails · Craft Cocktails and Lounge, Herb & Ember is a restaurant company that specializes in creative, mixologist-prepared cocktails. (Not One in The House anything but!) I arrived about 2:00 PM on 09/08/2026 and was greeted by the bartender, Tiffany, who cheerfully informed me that she was a new bartender. I wanted an Old Fashioned with 1792 Bourbon or a Vesper Martini, but we discussed Old Fashioneds with Froth Top or Egg Whites. (Thinking this was supposed to be a Craft Bar and as nice as it looked, I was disappointed with the lack of experience and that a mixologist was not tending to the bar) My Son arrived, and due to prior commitments, he could only have a beer, so we ordered two Voodoo Rangers (As we drink IPA's). Tiffany bought a Spinach Dip that we didn't order, but we paid for it anyway. She was leaving shift-changing, so I made sure I got her Tip to her, as she was very pleasant, inexperienced but pleasant. I can't say that for her replacement and thus my total experience went downhill from there. I saw a bottle of Lillet Blanc and asked what they used it for, and Tiffany's replacement proudly said a Vesper Martini. I asked how she makes it. (wanting to be sure she knew if I ordered it, and she didn't!) She proudly stated equal parts of Vodka, Gin, and Lillet Blanc. I informed her that it was incorrect (definitely not a Craft Bar). She stated that a big James Bond fan comes in there all the time, and she makes it for him. And he is an astute gentleman, and that's how you make that drink with attitude. (Whatever you get from that statement, I know what I got, but I'll keep that to myself.) I then explained to her that Ian Fleming created that drink and it was ordered to a tee in the James Bond Movie Casino Royale, where Daniel Craig ordered it. The young lady with her was on the fence, as she did not know either and seemed to be in disbelief at her actions. I pulled the recipe up on my phone and showed the young lady with her, who asked if she could take a picture of it; I allowed her to. Then I left. Whatever you make of this, I have my own opinion, but if you lose me at the bar, I won't make it to the food. I won't go back! read more

First time was a big miss second time was a big hit. Beef ragu-hard pass, no flavor what so ever Calamari- delicious French dip - pass go and collect a beautifully seasoned sand which Place is cute inside, parking is meh Service was fine Worth a 3rd try read more

Herb & Ember - New American Near Me - Garland, Texas

I had read many reviews and was really looking forward to trying this place. I had already looked at the menu before we left the house, and had decided what to order. We made reservations for our anniversary. Got there and were immediately knocked over by how loud it was. Waiter took us to a table in the bar area. It was so loud, I could hardly hear the waiter. The front of the restaurant was the bar and looked like a bar, but the back half looked somewhat plain and made me think of the restaurants that occupied that space before them. I asked if we could get another table at the back. Despite having reservations and seeing empty tables, we were told we would have to wait 15 minutes for a table. We decided not to stay. We will probably go back, but not for dinner. Hopefully the back, during the day, will be quiet enough to hold a conversation. read more

The first notable thing is how beautiful the restaurant is. Our server Karen was amazing and very patient and knowledgeable and gave the recommendations. Only came for appetizers and drinks. The deviled eggs were good and so was the broccolini. They also have a weekend happy hour. I haven't had a meal here but I've heard the food is good. read more

Came in for brunch with friends. Was immediately greeted and seated by the host. Love the ambiance. Such a vibe! ordered a number of items off the menu, my friends and I decided on family style so we could taste as many items collectively. The staff was great, very friendly and attentive. The food was amazing! Omg delicious! Will definitely be back! Highly recommend! read more

I absolutely love the new Herb & Ember at Firewheel Mall! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a beautiful atmosphere and an upscale vibe that made the evening feel extra special. The drinks made by Tom were amazing! The Forbidden Margarita was definitely my favorite. Our server did a wonderful job helping us choose some great options. I started with the Lobster Bisque and--OMG--it was the best I've ever had! It was so delicious that I'm definitely taking some home for leftovers. The Chilean Sea Bass was incredibly flavorful, and Burak and Kadir kept our taste buds happy throughout the entire meal. Everything was delicious from start to finish. And of course, we had to end the night with my favorite Chocolate Mousse Cake and an Espresso Martini. What a perfect way to finish an amazing evening! Cheers to the Ferah family on this beautiful new addition to the family! We're so excited to have Herb & Ember at Firewheel! read more

Herb & Ember - *Almond-Crusted Chilean Seabass - New American Near Me - Garland, Texas

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Parking: Lots of free parking (located in an open-style outdoor mall). Interior: Clean. Modern. Very instagrammable. Service: Sat at the bar and the bartender was very attentive. Food: Only came for drinks but will definitely try the food next time! Drinks: The main attraction! Finally - a legitimate cocktail bar in Garland!!! No need to go to Dallas anymore! Lol I ordered the smoked old fashioned and it was just as I expected it to be - possibly even better than how I make it! Haha My wife loved her drink as well! Overall: Will definitely be coming here on a regular basis! read more

Herb & Ember - New American Near Me - Garland, Texas

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The restaurant is decorated with a modern, upscale vibe. Steak and eggs were delicious and reasonably priced at $18. The Nashville hot chicken and waffles were okay. The chicken was dry, but think that was probably a one off. Our service was great. read more

Herb & Ember - Steak and eggs - New American Near Me - Garland, Texas

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Our dining experience was not enjoyable at all. Everything is frozen. We had the Coconut Bang Bang Shrimp - no picture. Straight out of the box into the fryer. Double Smash Burger - incredibly disappointing! First, just call it a burger because the menu description is completely wrong! 2 frozen patties with some caramelized onions - it was not edible. Salmon tacos, hard pass. Not edible. The vibe is upbeat. And that is all I can say. read more

Herb & Ember - Double smash burger- look at the perfectly round frozen patty in the background. - New American Near Me - Garland, Texas

We were super excited to try Herb & Ember, and we visited recently for dinner. Not only was the ambiance beautiful and romantic, the drinks and food were delish. The ahi tuna nachos were fantastic; we could have eaten many, many more. I ordered the butter chicken, which was a nice, lighter option, while my husband ordered the French dip. The beef was lean and the sweet potato fries were super yummy. The service was also stand out, with Chef Kadir warmly welcoming us and our sweet server, Heather, being extremely attentive and equally excited for us to try various menu items as we were! Overall, it's a great place for date night or friends' dinner. We took our very well-behaved 3-year-old and he did well, but he was the only kid there. It's an upscale restaurant to bring kids to, although they do have a cache of high chairs just in case and were very welcoming to our toddler and us. Either way, check this place out! Super vibey with wonderful food and great staff. Herb & Ember has the same fantastic owners/chef as the Ferah concepts, and it's easy to see all the expertise at work here. Very nice! read more

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OMG! This restaurant is amazing!! Olivia our bartender/server is amazing!! She is attentive & has a great personality! She will definitely take care of you. Our drinks were superb!! The restaurant has a great vibe & is super cool. Saturday & Sunday they have a brunch menu. We started with expresso martini & basil hayden on an ice rock. Our food was hot and delicious!! My husband ordered steak & eggs. cooked perfectly & only $18. Rib eye steak, scrambled eggs & potatoes. I had chicken marsala and it was delicious. Chicken with gravy and mushrooms and root veggies. So good, especially the brussel sprouts!! I also had a vesper! Most bars do not have the ingredients! It's top shelf vodka and gin and lillet blanc aperitif wine. From James bond era. She made it to Perfection. so good!! There is street parking available. Bathrooms were super clean! Great restaurant, great location, great food, and great service! We will be back!! read more

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Amazing prix fix dinner for Restaurant Week. If you have not been to Herb & Ember you are missing out. Service, staff and food is amazing! Ask for Olivia at the bar! read more

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I want to practice this by saying the service was phenomenal. I really love the atmosphere of the restaurant, you have the option to sit inside or outside. It is dimly lit, but you can still see outside and the music was tolerable. With that being said, I went to brunch on Sunday and was unfortunately disappointed by the food. I ordered the steak and eggs and there was no flavor to the steak besides the grill marks. The broccolini was seasoned well and the egg was also really good. I also loved the potatoes however, the potatoes did not have any flavor. I asked for steak sauce that they don't have so they offered me two other sauces like the glaze and it unfortunately had no flavor. I will try this place again solely on the service, however, I would encourage them to look at adding some flavor to their food. Also will probably clean off the grill. read more

Chic restaurant with a friendly neighborhood restaurant vibe. The ambience is good for a date night or for catching up with friends. The food was delicious. I had the Blackened Creole Pasta and my husband ordered the Butter Chicken. The Tiramisu was also pretty good. I would reorder the same thing on my next visit. Our server was patient, attentive and kind. read more

Great service, food just ok. Went with a large party and was seated and service got underway. The staff did a great job attending to all of us. Ordered a few shareables and they were ok, the truffle fries were good. Coconut shrimp with ok, tasted like frozen ones that you make at home so nothing special. I ordered the Korean salmon tacos, salmon was a little fishy and overall flavor wasn't what I expected. It was ok, not bad but nothing I would return for. Sweet potato fries were good and hot. Everyone in our party had the same feedback everything was ok but nothing special to return for. read more

Went for Sunday brunch ordered Mimosas at the bar which are listed as $8 on menu. The bartender told us they we are out of champagne so they gave us the small bottles of La Marca, which were $12. The first drink we received we got the mimosa and the remaining La Marca, this only happened for one of the four we ordered. When questioned about the other three she said she mixed both the La Marca and the House Champagne together. Which means we did not receive four mimosas with La Marca, it was a mixture of the Prosecco and Champagne but yet we were charged the $12. Our check for 4 mimosas and an appetiser were $64. For the future you can go across the street and a large mimosa is $5. read more

The atmosphere is amazing here at Herb n Ember but the craft cocktails made by Mixologist Tom are incredible!! The pomegranate martini that he crafted for me is one of a kind!! Highly recommend!! read more

Me and my husband were looking for a late night dinner at 10pm and were excited to see the new Herb & Ember was open. The ambience is immediate, low lit and very stylishly decorated. Feels very cozy yet luxurious at the same time. We sat outside and enjoyed the elegant patio. (I also loved the house music!) As I'm 7 months pregnant, I was pleasantly surprised that all the signature drinks can be made as mocktails. We ordered the New York Sour and a mocktail Smash with the Italian caprese flatbread. The drinks were unique and beautiful. The flatbread was absolutely delicious, as I'm used to Caprese dishes typically being bland. The freshness of the tomatoes with crispy string onions, creamy cheese and the acidity of the balsamic worked beautifully. Also as someone allergic to nuts, the nut-free pesto was awesome. We wrapped it up with the tiramisu and a Rosemary old fashioned. The smokiness of the old fashioned was incredible. The tiramisu was light and absolutely loved the raspberry sauce that came with it. (Our amazing waitress Ngan even got us extra of the sauce, she was so attentive and energetic!) Overall, we greatly enjoyed our experience and can't wait to visit again! read more

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Such a great experience trying a new spot in Firewheel! The vibe and ambiance were amazing, felt like a trendy Uptown restaurant without the drive. The food was just as impressive!!! The poke nachos were incredible, and for entrees, the butter chicken and almond crusted Chilean sea bass were perfection. Dessert did not disappoint either, the tiramisu and cookie dough cheesecake were both delicious!! Tom made the best cocktails and Terry's service was outstanding! Overall, I'd definitely recommend it for a date night or a girls' night out without having to leave the suburbs! read more

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Excellent service, ambience and, most importantly--the food was delicious! We went with a party of 5 and everyone loved it. Can't wait to go back read more

Herb & Ember - We had the chicken Marsala and French dip - New American Near Me - Garland, Texas

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I came in to check out the new spot without knowing much about it, and wow I was blown away. The best poke I have ever had! The tiramisu was presented so beautifully. Wait staff was funny and attentive. The vibe is a little dark and sultry inside, makes for great photos and vibe. The patio is great. So many unique options on the menu. Great experience! read more

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The hubby and I were excited to try this gem as soon as we saw it being built. The decor and ambiance are inviting and cozy, even for a warm spring evening. We were immediately greeted and seated, and Terry was a fantastic, attentive server. Plus, the happy hour specials are a great value! Where things fell a bit short was the food. While everything arrived in a timely manner and was beautifully plated, the flavors were underwhelming. We ordered the crab cakes, deviled eggs, Cajun pasta, and the cookie dough cheesecake. Everything just needed a little extra love: more seasoning, a drizzle of acid or oil, or a thicker sauce. Also, the choice to pair a chocolate chip cheesecake with a berry sauce felt a bit mismatched. Overall, it's a great environment with excellent service, but may need to dial in on the flavors. No rush to return, but we'd be open to trying different menu items in the future. read more

10 out of 10 great food and drinks. Service was awesome, Olivia was amazing! Ambiance was very cool, it's a great concept they have here. The manager was great as well very hands on. Great place! read more

Herb & Ember - Rosemary bay leaf Old fashion. - New American Near Me - Garland, Texas

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Enjoyed my stay with Renee. Excellent food for Cuisinart to push us to a new land. Enjoyed all the conversations and time you gave me. Kudos to Herb and Ember. read more

The food and cocktails here are amazing! We were so impressed! Our server, Heather, took really good care of us. We will definitely be back!

New place at Firewheel! Food was delicious and well prepared. Our server Terry was exceptional and attentive. He took the time to explain the menu and gave us time to enjoy our appetizers. Will definitely be back as this is one of our new favorite places. read more

Our new fav neighborhood spot. Great food and cocktails. Wonderful service. Go find this great new addition to Firewheel Mall.

The drinks during happy hour were a great price, $7 for a standard drink. Well decorated inside and they have TVs at the bar. Food was good but service was a little rough. That could just be because they opened a couple months ago though. Overall solid, would go back, especially for happy hour. read more

Had the Smashburger. Nothing special. For their price range, expected better. I added bacon and was very small 1/2 piece. For $2 extra. Ask for rare. Got well. Ceasar had no flavor. We all expected better. read more

Wife and I ate here for lunch as we have passed by many times at the mall. Service was great and foid was pretty good, atmosphere was good as well, music at times was loud for some reason but over alk the experience was good. My complaint is I feel like as expensive as going out is getting we need a mid teir of lunch menu. I feel like this place is a little pricey. My wife and i shared our food and the bill was $90 for 2 people for lunch granted we did have beers. We ordered 1) crab cakes, cup of lobster bisque, double cheese burger 2 add ons, 4 beers. I just think $90 plus tip is to much for lunch. Beers totaled $38 read more

So far, we are batting 500 on service: first time, top-of-the-line; 2nd, not so much. Let's skip that, as sometimes servers have an off-table... that's cool. Hit-or-miss with the meatballs: first time amazing; 2nd time overcooked to a fault. burned on one side. I had the Cajun pasta, OK both times, but it had some flavor. My wife had the chicken sandwich, which was good but basic. The issue is the noise; you can't hear yourself think, let alone talk. Food timing could use some work, chalking that up to a slammed kitchen. Going to need to do better next time, or we won't be back. read more

Herb & Ember is a sister store to Ferah. Ferah is very good and I've been there a few times and enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The atmosphere at Herb and Ember is very similar and I give them points for a well-decorated restaurant and a very attentive and personable staff. Our waiter was top notch. The problem is the food. I get what they are trying to do, but I worry about the sustainability of Herb & Ember given the competition out there for New American. The smash burger was very dry and bland and was sent back. The $23 French dip was pitiful. The beef in a French dip should be pretty rare, but the meat inside this one was very tough, overcooked, and seemed burned on the edges. For the price tag, the sandwich should've been much larger. And for a member of the clean plate club to not finish their meal says something about the food. The brunch flatbread was decent but nothing exciting. The cocktails were great though. Would I try this place again? Sure, for a cocktail, but not for food. What I'd like to tell them is that I want their restaurant to succeed but if they want to do New American, they should take some notes from Hudson House and Neighborhood Services and figure out the menu better. Because if you want to charge Neighborhood Services prices, you need to be bringing Neighborhood Services level dishes to the table. read more

first time here! Great atmosphere! nice place for dinner or a party! delicious drinks and tiramisu! will be back. Bartender was great! Thank you! read more