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   Boop1989

   San Diego

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Best steak in San Diego. The service is outstanding and even though it’s a little pricey it’s worth every penny.

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   MattK

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great steaks cooked over an open fire. The chef Jesse was very gracious with his time - explaining the menu, his experience and cooking techniques. The "Thor's Hammer Cut" Jesse recommended was very good and the prime rib was amazing. Will definitely go back again, our entire group was very impressed with the food and setting.

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   DavidC

   San Diego

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Excellent halibut chop- moist and well seasoned. As always the crab stuffed avocado was visually impressive and tasty. Don’t miss the new eggplant parmigiana side veggie.

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   Helen

   San Francisco

   14 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall1food1service5ambience4

   Our server was awesome. We ordered a French dip sandwich and chicken club. The Beef in the French dip was full of fat and chewy and dry. The chicken club had three layers of bread and not much chicken. Tomatoe was too thick. Our server was so nice and awesome. We have had the steak here before and it was full of white solid fat. For the price it was not acceptable.

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   TinaB

   San Diego

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food, great service and love the design of the restaurant. We sat outside and it was lovely. The Caesar salad, snap peas and filet is amazing!

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   CMeyer

   Orange County

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Alex, our server, was amazing. Made the whole evening, food was also wonderful

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   KimberlyB

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 16, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We loved everything about our dining experience at Ember & Rye. Our server, Jesse, was amazing, and full of knowledge about the drink and dinner menu. The food was delicious. We celebrated our anniversary, and we were treated to a bubbly toast and a dessert, which was really so generous. We would hightly recommend this to friends and family and we will definitely return.

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   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our second time here and it was an amazing experience. Food was top notch and service impeccable. We had just gotten off a delayed flight and the kitchen was kind enough to accommodate us even though they were close to closing for the day and we were able to take our time. Jeremiah is a great server and Sean, the manager, wanted to make sure we were comfortable and happy while Shae the hostess gave us leeway on our arrival time.

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   PattiC

   San Diego

   21 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on May 13, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Great service, steaks cooked perfectly. Disappointed with cold spinach.

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    LizR

    San Diego

    21 reviews

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    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Rachel was amazing and made the experience top notch!

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    snowman

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Decent food, decent selection for Mother’s Day brunch. For the price and mystery fees not that great. For a family of four for $800 not that great.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Mother’s Day Brunch - overpriced Prix Fix ($150 per person) not including mimosas and a weak showing on all food fronts. Would not venture there again for a sub-standard holiday brunch.

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    Mari

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Mother’s Day

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    RochelleD

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service, food, ambiance, perfect outside location with gorgeous view. Server let you sit and enjoy and didn’t rush us at all. Second time for lunch which is why I returned with my daughter’s for Mother’s Day ‼️

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    lusciousness

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Menu was very limited. Very expensive, Service was superb. Ambience was wonderful

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    OpenTable Diner

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    INCREDIBLE strip steak. Crusted with pepper. Perfect

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    SEACAB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience2

    great service, dated look, food disappointing for the $, most tables (for some odd reason) had either toddlers or babies screaming or running around the room.

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    Barry

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience2

    The noise in every room was so loud we could hardly have a conversation. Our server moved us to a quieter location but it was no better. However, the food and service were excellent.

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    LauraM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Very attentive staff, helpful with suggestions of both food and drink. The food was delicious.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is our favorite spot for any special occasion. Birthday, anniversary etc. it’s even our 9 year olds favorite food spot. If you go ask for ALEJANDRO (he used to go by Alex) he always takes amazing care of our family. He studies the menu & has never disappointed with our taste preferences. We celebrated my husband birthday and like I always say, this was the best visit to date.

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    SandBee

    San Diego

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4

    This was our second visit to Ember & Rye for our son's 25th birthday. I wanted to love it all, but walked away disappointed. Service was wonderful, as was the apple pie, croissant, and my husband's filet, but my steak and the carrots from the grill were not good. I'll stick to appetizers and vegetables next time.

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    BonnieK

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love love Ember & Rye! The food is amazing, the waiters are sone of the best. Cocktails are fabulous!

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    Rick

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Outstanding. Again. Highly recommended. Food is fantastic and imaginative. Tina Turner and 1970s music blaring through the speakers during dinner was the least fun part. Meeting and talking with Richard Blais was the most fun part - almost as good as the actual food itself. Such a great menu - my only suggestion would be to increase choices on wines by the glass. The new items on the menu this month were all so very much worth the return visit.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fabulous as always!

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    leahnyc

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I had a wonderful meal- the food and the service were outstanding. Highly recommend.

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    DMST

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service, exquisite flavor, perfect portions & food temperature. The location is warm and welcoming , as are the staff. The ambience is special , fun, familial and quite memorable. You will not regret taking those you love here.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great dinner with amazing service from Jesse. Cocktails were perfectly crafted. And the snack menu was amazing - I want a round of everything! Steaks were perfectly cooked and veggies were tasty. Dessert was a hit - especially the apple pie! Can’t wait to go back.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Charged for soda refills kind of silly at a place like this. Makes it feel cheap when they do that give steaks start at $75 and higher.

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    KatiH

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible evening! This place is such a breath of fresh air for North County! (especially since West never reopened after Covid). We were seated on the patio overlooking the lagoon as the full moon came up. We started with drinks and the craft cocktails here are on point. Classic martinis, old fashioned, and gimlets, as well as the signature smokey mezcal drink with the table side presentation were all awesome. For starters we shared the squash blossoms, the dates, and the fried onion...all were fabulous. For dinner we all ordered an assortment of steaks. The smoke pit bbq grill was set up outside on the far end of the patio and the smells wafting towards us were irresistible. One couple shared the tomahawk cut, another shared the boneless ribeye bordelaise, and another had the NY strip. We all enjoyed tasting the different preparations. For sides we shared the pureed potatoes, corn creme brulee. the fresh peas, and the gingered greens. Everything was SO good and arrived with lovely presentations, garnished with edible flowers, etc. The bottle of Kissler pinot noir was a perfect accompaniment to our meal. We were too full for dessert, but will save room for our next visit. Service was warm and attentive. Can't wait to go back!

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    BHunter

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We chose Ember & Rye to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, and we could not be happier. We had a lovely, quiet table on the patio, overlooking the lush golf course, and the beautiful lagoon, just before sunset. The view and ambience were incredible. Our server, Jenna was extremely friendly and attentive the entire time. The appetizers were delicious. My wife said the scallops were like butter. I had the ribeye steak, and I can say it was one of the best I had had. Our experience was incredible, and we look forward to coming back soon.

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    AllisonL

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Rachel was perfect! Impeccable hospitality and delectable cuisine.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    Service was wonderful

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    JanM

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was amazing but this is not a $$$ place, it is a $$$$ place! They have a couple of entres that are under $60 but many are well over that. One steak is $180!

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    kylen

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience3

    The service at the tables was horrible so we moved to the bar. We eventually got better service from the bartender. The food was very good once we got over the frustration of the bad service. I was expecting more from a restart of this level.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience5

    Birthday. Everything was good but I wouldn’t say is a $$$ is more of $$$$

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience4

    Insanely long wait for our food (over an hour!) with no attempt to make it right. Once we got it the food was very good but we had to rush to eat it as our 5 year old was super antsy by then. Beautiful location.

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    GarLeu

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    The Staff was courteous and professional. The food was good. we sat outside, i can understand complaints about noise inside when crowded. Yes its expensive, its the golf course at the Park Hyatt what would you expect. My filet was butterflied, unusual, but it was cooked right. Tender to cut with a butter knife. Oh yes, you get to choose the knife you want use from a display rack. Kinda cool, makes meal more interesting. Had the Avocado stuffed with crabmeat appetizer , its exactly that. (a splurge). Desert was the Carrot cake, and they offered a free banana split to celebrate our anniversary. I would return if staying at the hotel, no question.

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    jvmartin0707

    Portland

    60 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    We have been to Amber and Rye a few times and have always been very satisfied with the service and food. However, we were terribly disappointed during our most recent visit. We did start off with the lobster knuckle sandwich which was quite good (we split between the 3 of us). However, the French dip sandwich, which my friend recommended as one of the best around, was mediocre at best. My friend was truly disappointed as well. There was nothing special about the sliced beef (and it actually tasted like it had been around awhile; not fresh). The French fries seemed to be from the bottom of the basket. Small pieces and EXTREMELY oily. The whole meal was very disappointing and very unlike our previous visits. What happened?

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    NinaO

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    Went last summer with our two young kids and it was unbelievable and memorable. We thought they might get a Michelin recommendation. Went for “meatless Monday” with several vegetarian friends who have never been, for a birthday dinner, left underwhelmed by the lack of seasoning and overly greasy food. The only veg entree (eggplant) was small and lacked flavor. Veg sides (got all the ones without meat) were disappointing. Not sure if it’s changed over the last couple months, but food-wise was a completely different experience. Service however was impeccable as always.

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    Suzanne

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4

    We’ve tried this place multiple times and it always falls short. They can’t seem to get the doneness of the meal right. The bucatini was gummy. I think we are done here.

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