Embers

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Address:
8170 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236

Neighborhood:
Cincinnati

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Cuisine:
Steak

Price: $31 to $50

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Embers Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.embersrestaurant.com
Email: info@embersrestaurant.com
Phone: (513) 984-8090
Hours of Operation: Bar Opens Daily at 4pm with Happy Hour
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Steak, Seafood, Sushi
Executive Chef: Nat Blanford
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: The Gaslight Room is a refined and intimate space that can accommodate up to 24 guests. Cherry wood paneled ceilings and wainscoting, oil paintings and amber colored chandeliers are features of this room which is adjacent to the main dining room.

The Club Room offers private dining for up to 14 people. This room features two glowing chandeliers over the dining room. The soothing color of Venetian plaster walls is a lovely backdrop for artwork and hand blown glass vases brimming with flowers.
Private Party Contact: Melanie Atkinson (513) 984-8090
Entertainment: Live Entertainment on Saturday's in the bar. 7:30pm-11:00pm
Special Events & Promotions: Tuesday - Half Price Wine Bottles
Wednesday - Half Price Sushi (bar only)
Thursday - Half Price Bar Menu (bar only)

Getting there

Cross Street: Galbraith Road
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Self parking in front of restaurant. Valet parking also available.

A word from Embers

Opened in the spring of 2004, Embers is a contemporary American Steakhouse with a twist. Classic Steakhouse offerings along with complete selections of seafood & sushi are available in a warm inviting atmosphere.

Embers, as the name implies, evokes the warmth and comfort of a glowing… fire; from the stacked-stone torch and gas lanterns outside to the glowing candles within. Black & White photographs of Cincinnati landmarks and celebrities create a sense of history and place, while large oil canvasses and vibrant floral arrangements punctuate the rooms with color.Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerSteak
Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene

Diner Reviews

"Again we find Embers a great place for our entire family. This evening we celebrated our 12 year old daughter's birthday. We all had a fabulous time! They even surprised her with their delicious Oreo stuffed doughnuts for dessert. Our meals were wonderful! Thank you for a memorable evening. Our server, Brian, was terrific."
Dined on 3/7/2014
"I've never been disappointed by choosing Embers to celebrate a special occasion. I enjoy the ambiance of the main dining room for that fine dining experience, however the bar scene is energetic and offers half price sushi making it a great value! The manager, Emmy, went out of her way to meet our requests and exceed our expectations."
Dined on 3/4/2014
"The food was amazing, definitely recommend the lobster tail and the mousse for dessert. It was so romantic and the service was perfect, not too much in your face contact and helpful with suggestions."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Food was excellent - tasty and prepared properly. Portions were small given the priciness. Wait staff was attentive."
Dined on 2/25/2014
"If you are looking for a place for a special occasion this is it...Food and service were excellent... I eat vegan and the chef made me a delicious dish of pasta with vegetables which was awesome... My wife had the sea bass and said it was one of the best she's ever had..."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"I thoroughly enjoyed the meal and service. Their sushi was amazing and would definitely go back even though I did not have a steak. Very delicious and the prices are reasonable!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"We have eaten here a dozen times with family and friends and have always enjoyed the food, staff and ambience. Steaks were great and my grand kids enjoyed the sushi (which is always top notch)."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Always a great dining experience at Embers! Wanted some variety so I had a Green Goddess Salad, Seared Crab Cake appetizer and a Spicy Tempura Roll for dinner. Everything was very delicious! Service was excellent - love it at Embers!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"I visited Embers with a group of four and had a wonderful dining experience! We were greeted immediately as we entered, seated promptly, and were attended to from start to finish, even from servers who weren't assigned to our table. I enjoyed the Embers burger from the bar menu and with it, a Conn Creek cabernet sauvignon. My friends ordered various tasty and ample-portioned items from the dinner menu. If you're planning to truly impress your company, you will with this establishment! One suggestion: avoid pairing the burger with the Duck Fat Fries. Though "hand cut", they aren't quite as delectable as perhaps the Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Vanilla-Bourbon, the Sautéed Haricots Vert, or the Grilled Asparagus with Fennel & Pecorino."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"This was our first visit to Embers, and we were not disappointed! Started with the scallop app., & it was fantastic. I had the Lamb chops while my girlfriend had the sea bass. We were both blown away!! Our server Shannon didn't miss a beat. He was very knowledgeable with the wine list & his food reccomendations!! The manager on duty (Michael) made sure our experience was perfect. We appreciated the amount of effort they put forward to ensure our dining experience was second to none!"
Dined on 2/21/2014
"The sushi is of high quality and probably the best in Cincinnati. The steaks are better than the Morton's or Ruth Christie's, or Precinct, or Carlo and Johnny;s or Eddie Merlot's Stakes. The 44 oz Cowboy Steak is unique."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"This is our second time back to Embers for a Birthday Celebration.Two of us had the surf and turf special for the evening which included a succulent filet smothered with a shrimp concoction that was most delicious! My husband had the rack of lamb that was served just the way he likes it ...a little pink and very tender accompanied by the well prepared scalloped potatoes. Oh not to forget the sushi appetizer, that started off the taste buds with many different flavors that prepared us for the soups and salads. The only negative comment of the evening included that the chopped salad had too much dressing... But we LOVED the side of brussels sprouts! We will be back for another special occasion.. A little too pricey for a weekly event!"
Dined on 2/20/2014
"I found the evening to be a delightful experience. The service was great. We were seated promptly and the waitress and the wait staff were very attentive to us. I enjoyed the wine that I had chosen very much but was rather disappointed to find that the amount I was served was quite small for the price. The food was simply great. Myself and my spouse had ordered the chicken and it was cooked to perfection. Not dry or overdone a bit. The butternut squash risotto was outstanding. Creamy and melt in your mouth. The appetizer we had ordered was the veggie sushi roll. Delicious. Overall the whole experience was delightful and memorable. We would like to make a return visit very soon. Would recommend the place to others. Thank you."
Dined on 2/17/2014
"First off, I admit to the reader that I rate service and value over price and ambiance. Also, I am no stranger to Cheesecake Factory and find it somewhat pricey, but, the choices, quality, value and fun of the Kenwood locale makes it very much worth the price. Embers was none of these. The ambiance wasd nothing overly fabulous. The ribs my children got were small and unexceptional. Tha salad I bought was small and very lackluster. The service, by one lone waitress, was very good. If you need a pretentious place to impress someone with the cash you are throwing down for them taker them to Embers. In a nutshell, This was very ho-hum, very expensive, food offerings that were very limited and a staff that was very lukewarm to our presence."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Don't be turned off that the restaurant is in a strip mall! The ambience changed dramatically as soon as you get in. Great restaurant with great food, albeit a little on the pricey side. Service was beyond excellent, definitely a gem in the kenwood area."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"This place has a lot of different food choices which seem to all be great options. The steaks we had were well prepared, tender and delicious. Drinks were good and reasonably priced for what we got considering the location. On top of everything the banana panini dessert was fabulous. Overall great valentines day experience for us."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"My wife and I really enjoyed our visit to Embers. The staff was friendly and the food was excellent. The steaks were phenomenal! Will definitely be back..."
Dined on 2/10/2014
"Had a Great meal at Embers the other night! Everything is special - the bread, the soup of the day, the salad, the sides and the main course - delicious! I had a big meal and my wife just noshes on appetizers, sides or sushi. Our server Tracy is spectacular and makes the experience even more wonderful."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"This is the 5th time we've been to Embers and they always do a great job. We had the same server as our previous visit and he was exemplary in suggesting wines, in addition to encouraging us to try some new things on the menu that we were very pleased with. Dont expect to leave without spending some money, but it is well worth it. Great filet, cooked exactly to order. My wife had the lobster tail, cooked perfectly - which is hard to come by in Cincinnati. Went out on a limb with the duck fat fries and we couldnt stop eating them - delicious. Even if you dont like brussels sprouts, you should try these - carmelized to perfection, a great side item to complement any entree. Another great night. Well done, Embers."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"They perform at a level and consistency that not only pleases but I have to say it amazes me. As often as I dine here I experience exceptional food, service, and atmosphere. They never disappoint."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"Our waitress was super! She was attentive to all details and assured me that the chef could provide a salt-free entrée for me. She was prompt and certainly on top of her job at all times."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Always enjoy my meal at Embers! One of my favorite places to dine out."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Everything was outstanding, even the bread. Our server was very attentive and each course was better than the last. Sushi, salads, the sea bass and a steak. All top notch. The banana toffee ice cream is our favorite part. It is SO so good. We love the attention to details at Embers. It makes for a perfectly romantic date night."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"The food at Embers brings us back time and time again, and the service never fails to delight! Their menu has a wide variety of amazing dishes from fish to sushi and steaks. Their salads are great too. I highly recommend the green goddess salad, especially when adding chicken! For fish, try the sea bass entree, the flavorfull sauce is not to be missed. If you like sushi, all the rolls are made with the finest ingredients. If steak is your calling, then I recommend the 14oz prime strip with onion straws on the side. The whole menu is amazing.... The service and managers have always been so kind and helpful. We enjoy dining at Embers so much due to the staff. Everyone is well trained and the team work really shines! Go enjoy too!"
Dined on 1/28/2014
"Embers was ok, not great. We were expecting much better based upon comments from our friends. It is very expensive for the quality of the food. The sushi was not rolled very well and it immediately fell apart as soon as I touched it. The bottle of wine that was brought to the table was a different year than the menu. When I made a comment to the waiter he just shrugged. We go out to eat at least a couple of times a week and are very willing to spend a lot of money for great food. It is highly unlikely that we will return to Embers. There are many restaurants in Cincinnati that provide better food for the same price."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Great food as usual. Very lively, which is typical of a Saturday night at Embers. Very good service, our waiter was very attentive, but maybe just a bit too noticeable. Overall a very fine meal. The only thing that was not ideal was that it felt like the tables were a little bit close to each other. I guess just a minor personal preference, as my wife did not find this to be the case."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"I don't normally give five stars but Embers was worth it. I've been to a few of the other steakhouses around Cincinnati and Embers has some of the best steaks in town. Another place was recently award four diamonds but the steaks there are nothing compared to Embers."
Dined on 1/22/2014
"I'd only recommend this for business diners who don't care about price. The food and service were fine, but with the entree prices as high as they are, it is crazy to have to pay extra for a salad and for a veggie. I would never go there again on my own dime."
Dined on 1/22/2014
"As usual the service was great. The dinner was disappointing in that the NY Strip I ordered didn't come out looking or tasting like the strip I get every time I dine here. Usually that cut of steak is at least 1-1/4" thick, the cut of meat I received was not even close to 1", more like 3/4" and much bigger than a strip, it looked more like a sirloin. Ordered it medium and it was cooked perfectly as usual, which I thought was exceptional given how thin it was. The shrimp cocktail was as advertised, huge prawns and delicious. Have dined here many times, always order the same thing the same way, and this is the first time I've ever been less than pleased. This experience is not a deal breaker, will return."
Dined on 1/19/2014
"We just love Ember's. We are never rushed, and always leave relaxed and full."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Embers has a great selection so everyone can find something they like. I had the filet mignon, someone else in the party had the lamb and another the Vietnamese style ribs. Everyone said their meal was excellent. Also like that the sides are for sharing."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"This was a special occasion and we invited friends to join us. We all had a woderful, relaxing meal."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"Everything was amazing and really delicious. It was our second time at the restaurant and both trips were equally fabulous experiences."
Dined on 1/12/2014
"Don't get me wrong the food I order was good, however, for the price, I expected it to be excellent. I ordered the "Seared Diver Scallop" appetizer, which was $10, and I only got 1 scallop. I ordered a salad, which was the "Embers Chopped Salad", very basic. For the dinner portion, I ordered the "Local Ohio Chicken Breast". My fiance just ordered a glass of wine ($9), and "Chilean Seabass". Everything on the menu was overpriced there, for all of these items our bill came to $99, not including the tip. Very OVERPRICED! For the price of food, I have had better at a lower price. This is Cincinnati, not New York!"
Dined on 1/10/2014
"Embers has a very energetic bar and quiet side on the restaurant. The appetizer selection is very good. We especially loved the calamari."
Dined on 11/16/2013
"A friend recommended Embers to us but we were skeptical because it looks like a suburban chain. We were very pleased with what we experienced. The server was outstanding and her recommendation were spot on. The food was amazing. The ambience was nice enough though not the reason for returning; but he food is something to write home about."
Dined on 1/4/2014
"Haven't been there in quite some time, always had great service and dinners. Even though they specialize in sushi, their steaks are fantastic. The strip was cooked to perfection. Never disappoints, except for the fact they no longer have the soufflé on the desert list."
Dined on 1/5/2014
"It has been a long time where the food and service has been top notch in the same night. Between the perfectly cooked steaks, the wonderful crab cakes and the outstanding waiter, we had a great night."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"The food was good and the service was great but it was very costly."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"We have loved the Embers for special occasions however noticed a substantial price increase since our last visit! We took friends and for a party of 4 , the bill came to way over $400 for four people with tip and valet parking."
Dined on 12/31/2013

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