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Embers, Cincinnati, OH
Embers, Cincinnati, OH
Embers, Cincinnati, OH
Embers, Cincinnati, OH
Embers, Cincinnati, OH

Embers

4.8
4.8
3967 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak
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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.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 38 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 984-8090
  • Website
    http://www.embersrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Moore
  • Private party facilities
    Embers has private dining spaces conducive for business events and intimate social gatherings. Featuring state of the art audio visual equipment, a unique wine list and mouthwatering steaks, seafood and sushi, Embers is the perfect location to host your next large group gathering!
  • Private party contact
    Melissa McKenna: (855) 409-3104
  • Location
    8170 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Cross street
    Galbraith Road
  • Parking details
    Self parking in front of restaurant. Valet parking also available.
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment on Saturday's in the bar. 7:30pm-11:00pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,967 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Good for business meals

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Steak

  • Cincinnati

    Good for business meals

  • Cincinnati

    Steak

3,967 Reviews

  1. librarian

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner was fantastic. The chilean sea bass is the best in the city. Taylor Ann was great server. Can't wait to go again.

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  2. Fruth

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As usual the food and service was great. One if our favorite places for special occasions.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Embers never disappoints. Fabulous service, great atmosphere and a broad menu that always delivers great food. Highly recommend!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We celebrated Cincinnati restaurant week here. Food was excellent- very nice atmosphere

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  5. scotts

    Cincinnati

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sea bass was excellent..Brussels sprouts are w…Dover sole..exceptional…fries crispy Ian does a nice job

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  6. ShaunaB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service1ambience1
    Was disappointed in everything for the price. Will stick to Tony’s, Jeff Ruby’s and Jags going forward.

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  7. chrisW

    Phoenix

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience. Best restaurant week menu we have ever tried

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  8. RobertS

    Naples

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food was excellent . Always a great experience !👍🥃🍷

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  9. Sunflower

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Embers for Cincinnati restaurant week. As always, Embers was an amazing meal!

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  10. Favorite

    Cincinnati

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Embers is a perfect choice for an enjoyable and delicious dinner. Highly recommend it!

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  11. bravo2bubbles

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely evening. Emilee was our server and was outstanding! Opted for Restaurant Week menu and it did not disappoint. Excellent. Staff very friendly. We'll be back soon.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food, service and atmosphere was wonderful! Could not have asked for more. We will definitely be back

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  13. MarciaS

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dined on Restaurant Week menu. Excellent friendly service. Food was delicious! Being a "senior," the fact that it was not loud was a definite plus.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Embers is our favorite restaurant! The staff is amazing and so is the food!!

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  15. EricA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The sushi was excellent. The steaks were cooked perfectly, I just don't think the quality of the meat was there for the price. My wife and I both got filet mignon and it was decent, just lacking the texture and flavor you look for in filet. The service at the bar as well as at our table were both excellent. Overall, it was a good experience and I'm sure we'll be back. One thing I'd recommend to the restaurant is to get beer taps. Only having bottled beer at a place this nice and expensive seems a little cheap.

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  16. AmyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went for the first time for my husband's birthday dinner. The steaks were cooked perfectly and the carmelized Brussel sprouts were delicious. The service was fabulous as well. Had the honey bourbon chocolate cake for dessert and it was yummy.

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  17. SueC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, service was terrific. Casual enough or dressy if desired.

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  18. JohnW

    Cincinnati

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and drinks. Service was impeccable.

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  19. CrystalC

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The service was amazing- thank you for a great experience!

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  20. CarlS

    Cincinnati

    117 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went Embers after attending Kroger Queen City LPGA event. Sat in bar area with friends. Great casual atmosphere and excellent meal. Kayla our server was exceptional.

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  21. PatH

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always excellent service and great food. Love the daily sushi special.

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  22. scotts

    Cincinnati

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sophie is excellent…amazing special..she knew would be our favorite..she held two..fantastic performances…fries were great..my wife’s favorite Brussels sprouts 👍👍

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  23. scotts

    Cincinnati

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sophie is the best..always makes you feel at home…professional and sweet as pie…grouper special with crab was spectacular ..sit at the bar and enjoy your evening

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  24. Bizet

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience3
    We have enjoyed going to Embers for years now but have noticed a decline recently. Not for the first time we had problems with our dinner. Among last night's concerns: cocktails arrived not properly chilled, food order taken incorrectly, service intermittent, steak not cooked to request, Mac and cheese gluey and inedible. Sushi ok. We have had much better food and service at Embers in the past; we hope they return to form.

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  25. HollyW

    Cincinnati

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always have a great experience at Embers. Food, service, drinks and atmosphere are awesome!

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  26. loveRuths

    Cincinnati

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have never had a bad meal at Embers. It is always the best place to go for Happy Hour, or a great meal.

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  27. Mobeth

    Cincinnati

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was excellent and the food was exceptional.

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  28. JonathanC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, ambiance and drinks. Even with an slight issue the service and response was prompt and swift.

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  29. MichaelaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and our server was super helpful for it being our first time. Definitely would recommend for a nice date night.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food and service we have had in a long time. Perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. We received a complimentary piece of decadent chocolate cake to share. The ribs were excellent and I can’t say enough about the delicious green goddess salad with salmon on top. It’s our new favorite restaurant for special occasions.

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  31. Thomasb

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great specials! Both the truffle filet and snapper.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit to Embers was very enjoyable in every way ! Glad we experienced it.

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  33. Debbie

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was wonderful. We will definitely go back.

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  34. BradS

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Get the NY strip Oscar style, you won’t regret it!

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  35. LisaM

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was fabulous. We are in the dining area but the noise from the bar was really loud at times.

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  36. 2bullitt

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Good food Service was ok. Nothing special. We had an anniversary dinner. Will go to another place next year.

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  37. ExperiencedTraveler007

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Overall experience was outstanding. We sat at the bar and Sophia took very good care of us. We came for steak but saw several other items that we will return to try.

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  38. JimG

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    5 star from the time we entered until the time we left. We all felt the servers, buskers, etc knew how to really take care of a customer. The folks were true professionals. We couldn’t have asked for anything better than how we were treated Thanks to all who made a special evening spectacular

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  39. LindaE

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Could really see their emphasis on customer service by everyone in the restaurant! Food and food choices were excellent

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  40. scotts

    Cincinnati

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dover sole was excellent..fries crispy..sea bass is always fantastic..Brussels sprouts 👍👍

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Embers offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 984-8090.

Embers is rated 4.8 stars by 3967 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Embers

8170 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Galbraith Road
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self parking in front of restaurant. Valet parking also available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Moore
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment on Saturday's in the bar. 7:30pm-11:00pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.embersrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (513) 984-8090
  • Private party facilities
    Embers has private dining spaces conducive for business events and intimate social gatherings. Featuring state of the art audio visual equipment, a unique wine list and mouthwatering steaks, seafood and sushi, Embers is the perfect location to host your next large group gathering!
  • Private party contact
    Melissa McKenna: (855) 409-3104

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