Ember Restaurant

Good food good service

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

So busy that they couldn’t take care of their customers properly! I know we didn’t see on line that we would be sitting at the bar when we made the reservation but the young girl at the front didn’t even try to get us a table. I would have gone to a brewery if I wanted to celebrate our 50th anniversary with pizza and beer at the bar. Didn’t even have enough room to eat comfortably at the bar. Plus the bartender couldn’t stop talking about what he did in Seattle…We were told you sit at the bar or you wait another hour…It was the worst $100 I ever spent. Would not have happened with the previous owner.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Wonderful spot with a casual atmosphere but elevated food experience. Highly recommend the cauliflower appetizer... delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The only Michelin star restaurant in the area. Well worth it!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is a restaurant you go to and you’re still thinking about the food a week later! I wished I lived closer! I live in Southern California and every time I’m in the SLO area you can guarantee I’m making a reservation to go here! The care in every dish / the flavor of every dish. please come out and support this amazing restaurant.

We had never been there before. We were greeted with a smile and taken to our seats right away. Our waiter Michael was the best! He greeted us, helped us with the menu, made great suggestions, and gave us the right amount of time to decide. The food was so delicious. We both got excellent pieces of filet mignon. The au gratin potato’s were very good. We tried the fried green tomatoes also and they were twice as good as we expected. We will definitely be back.

Fast, friendly, and flavorful! Couldn’t ask for a better dining experience. Highly recommend giving this place a try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Looking for a restaurant for a special occasion? This is it. Unforgettable food. My taste buds are craving it again 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent dining experience. Great service. Amazing food. Will definitely go back when I'm in the area again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our weekend escape to Pismo Beach led us to Ember, a discovery that exceeded our already high expectations. As seasoned travelers who consistently hunt down exceptional dining and cocktail experiences, particularly around San Francisco, we approached this evening with discerning palates.

Ember’s cocktail selection immediately captured our attention. Each drink demonstrated thoughtful craftsmanship, with complex flavor profiles that achieved that elusive perfect balance. The artistry was so compelling that we found ourselves indulging beyond our usual limits, and rightfully so.
The culinary experience proved equally impressive. We savored our way through six carefully chosen appetizers before settling on the 50-layer lasagna. While the appetizer selection showcases remarkable creativity and execution, I sense that with expanded attention to their main course offerings, Ember could well find itself in Michelin consideration.

Our evening was elevated further by Bill, our server, whose genuine expertise and attentive service transformed good into exceptional. His thoughtful pairing suggestions and intuitive timing created the seamless flow that distinguishes memorable dining from merely satisfying meals.

Ember has earned a place on our return list, high praise from two travelers who rarely revisit the same establishment twice.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We visited twice. Both times, I wondered if cooking with firewood made it so difficult that the dishes turned out differently than those cooked in a gas oven. But the food was perfectly cooked. It's amazing!

And I was pondering the question of whether our journey to the Arroyo Grande wineries was initiated with the intention of visiting Ember, or if our visit to Ember was the impetus for our exploration of the Arroyo Grande vineyards.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had the salmon ! Exquisite! The best! Followed by dessert, which was amazing as well. I was in a group of seven and we are enjoyed our meal! Amazing food can’t wait to go back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing dining experience. Michael had great energy and was super friendly. My water glass was never empty, the thyme after thyme drink is my new favorite cocktail. The pear ana prosciutto small plate was so delicious, so many incredible flavors just came together so beautifully. We also got the half chicken and the 50 layer lasagna which was the absolute best lasagna ever! The chicken was so juicy and the vegetables were cooked too perfection. Finally we ordered the marshmallow cake for dessert, sounds simple maybe but it was divine!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wow wow wow you do your self favor & eat here you will be happy .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our favorite “great meal” restaurant. Their specialty menu changes each month. Definitely need to make a reservation several days ahead.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5