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Bistro Ember, San Francisco, CA

Bistro Ember

4.5 (248)
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic
1298 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114-3918

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
At Ember, we offer local-Californian inspired cuisine with authentic & vibrant Mediterranean influences. We believe in only working with superior, fresh, organic & local ingredients that Bay Area farmers markets have to offer. We work with the seasonal harvest in an effort to showcase each distinguishable and perfectly in-season ingredient.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Eastern European, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Fri–Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 655-9265
  • Website
    https://bistroember.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Deniz Sezer

Menu

Bistro Ember's menu was last updated on 9/5/2024.

Salad's

  • Burrata Tomato Salad$16.00

    • Ceasar Salad$14.00

      • The Dream Of Beets$16.00

        Appetizer's

        • Homemade Milk Bread$6.00

          • Ember Meze Platter$22.00

            • Borek$14.00

              • Artichoke Beignets$14.00

                • Tuna & Piyaz$20.00

                  • Grape Leaves Dolma$14.00

                    • Grilled Halloumi$14.00

                      • Roasted Cauliflower$16.00

                        • Manti (Turkish Dumplings)$18.00

                          • Mediterranean Meatballs$14.00

                            • Wood Oven Roasted Prawns$16.00

                              • Gnocchi Arrabbiata$16.00

                                Entrees

                                • Australian Lamb Chops$34.00

                                  • New York Strip Steak$44.00

                                    • Ember Kebab$26.00

                                      • Chicken Kebap$24.00

                                        • Homemade Fettuccine Pasta$26.00

                                          • Pappardelle Pasta$24.00

                                            • Grilled Salmon$32.00

                                              • Whole Butterfly Branzino$36.00

                                                • Butternut Squash Risotto$24.00

                                                  Desserts

                                                  • Turkish coffee Cake$14.00

                                                    • Coconut Milk Rice Pudding$12.00

                                                      • Twisted Kadayif$14.00

                                                        • Milky Cold Baklava$12.00

                                                          • Affagato$12.00

                                                            Last updated: September 5, 2024

                                                            What 248 people are saying

                                                            Bistro Ember reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                            4.5
                                                            4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                            • 4.5Food
                                                            • 4.5Service
                                                            • 4.5Ambience
                                                            • 4.4Value

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            Bistro Ember in Noe Valley offers a "cozy but stylish" ambiance with "outstanding food" and "personable service." Guests praise its warm, inviting atmosphere and delicious Mediterranean-inspired dishes, including "excellent" manti dumplings and kebabs. Despite occasional noise, it remains a "neighborhood gem" celebrated for its "attentive and welcoming" service.

                                                            248 Reviews

                                                            1. ANNE VIP

                                                              New York City28 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on April 19, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Bistro Ember has become a favorite, all 5 meals have been stellar and I'll be back for more. The service is warm, unhurried and gracious. I love the ambiance here.

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                                                            2. Lisa

                                                              San Francisco19 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on March 19, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Very comfortable, attractive restaurant with very personable service and outstanding food.

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                                                            3. Philip VIP

                                                              San Francisco12 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              Dined on March 14, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Good food, good service and good ambience--this restaurant is a neighborhood gem!

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                                                            4. OpenTable Diner

                                                              Los Angeles2 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on March 14, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Ambiance, service and food were excellent. Can't wait to go back.

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                                                            5. Donald

                                                              San Francisco8 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on February 21, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Fabulous neighborhood gem. Worth going out of your way for.

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                                                            6. Craig VIP

                                                              San Francisco4 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on February 19, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Our favorite restaurant in SF. The food is exceptional, the service is attentive and welcoming-and the ambience (lighting, furniture, music) sets a lovely atmosphere.

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                                                            7. Adnan

                                                              Seattle11 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on February 17, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Amazing food Kind staff Resturant really well managed

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                                                            8. Peggy

                                                              San Francisco10 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              Dined on February 17, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              overall, very nice place to eat. Friendly service, warm cozy atmosphere. My meatballs and the asperagus were great. My friend had embers kabob and it was kind of dry. i've eaten there before and enjoyed the food as well.

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                                                            9. Alexandra

                                                              New York City3 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 2
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Went here for Valentine’s Day which was our first mistake (leaving the house). The food was a bit flavorless and it took a very long time to be acknowledged and to receive waters.

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                                                            10. Nathan

                                                              San Diego1 review

                                                              3.0

                                                              Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              It was Valentines Day! So they packed it. They forgot some dishes and it was pricey. It was nice but not worth the money.

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                                                            Bistro Ember is rated 4.5 stars by 248 OpenTable diners.

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                                                            5. Noe Valley

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                                                            2 people
                                                            7:00 PM
                                                            Booked 1 time today
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                                                            1298 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114-3918

                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Neighborhood
                                                              Noe Valley
                                                            • Hours of operation
                                                              Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Fri–Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
                                                            • Price
                                                              $30 and under
                                                            • Cuisines
                                                              Fusion / Eclectic, Eastern European, Mediterranean
                                                            • Dining style
                                                              Fine Dining
                                                            • Dress code
                                                              Business Casual
                                                            • Parking details
                                                              Street Parking
                                                            • Payment options
                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                            • Executive chef
                                                              Deniz Sezer
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