Ember & Iron

60 Shops Blvd Unit #80, St Johns
(904) 531-5185

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J Root

First time in. On a Wednesday, it was very busy. Service, food and environment were great..
SO many bourbon and tequila options.. Happy happy

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amy Behrens

Inside the restaurant was very bright. We sat at the bar. The bartenders were very nice, but I ordered a burger medium and it was rare and the french fries were cold, but they took care of that right away and I got a perfect burger and hot fries. I just think the prices are very expensive.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

Leland Anderson

The food was superb!!! Our waiter Danny was great, he was extremely busy and yet still attentive to our dining experience. The restaurant was packed and somewhat noisy (normal dining sound) so wouldn’t recommend if you are looking for a more relaxed dining experience, But If you are looking for good food I HIGHLY recommend it. I had the chimichurri steak (med-rare) and wife had the short rib both of which were excellently prepared and seasoned to perfection. The fried Brussels were probably the highlight of the meal… over all we enjoyed everything that came to the table (including Danny)…

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Generic Jess

Food was great! Pulley, our server, was informative and on point. We will definitely return since there's a dozen more things we need to try!

Update 1/2026
Brittany, the hostess/manager was super friendly, spunky and accommodating. She's great at her job!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seared Scallops

Kelly Earley

This review is long overdue, as we have been going to Ember & Iron every Friday night for over a year. We have also gone there for brunch several times. Every meal we have had there has been absolutely delicious. The service has always been superior. The manager, Michelle, has always been warm and extremely accommodating. The atmosphere is lovely and relaxing. Simply put, we couldn’t recommend this restaurant enough. It is a must-try. Once you try it, you will probably go once a week too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christina Ratliff

Beet salad 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeremiah Vargas

Chimcurri steak is so good

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Brooks Terry

Plan ahead. It’s a great experience with a nice atmosphere and killer menu.

Michael Palmieri

This is one amazing place. The staff is wonderful and on point. Second to none. I highly recommend this wonderful restaurant. It is a needle in a haystack

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jamie Mickey

Came for dinner at 5 PM. Bartender offered the special before 5:30. I said yes that we decided to move tables outside. The lady outside said that we couldn’t get the specials because it was 5:20 when a special did not end until 530. We were kind of turned off because of how it was delivered to us. We didn’t even know there was a special until the one bartender told us and then the other person so we couldn’t get it and it was just weird. Seems small and over crowded. Got a very weird vibe there not feeling comfortable going back. Very cute venue outside of the awkward service.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 2

David

Great place. Food was fantastic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Wil Lavender

We came there with out of town guest and our kids for dinner. We asked for a table for six, and the hostess was beyond rude…and stated they couldn’t seat six. Won’t be coming back, trust me.

Service: 1

Mike Maggiano

Went there for brunch on Sunday food was very good. Service was quick and friendly. We will try it for dinner one day soon

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Logan Turnpike Mill Skillet Cornbread, Seared Lump Crabcakes

Ashley Luke

From the moment you walk in, you know this place is special. Every smell leaves you looking around to see what others have ordered. Our waitress was patient and provided helpful direction as we made our selections. The cocktails were well balanced and original. The food was cooked to perfection and tasted very fresh. At our table, we tried the cornbread (amazing!!), the hanger steak (the chimichurri was so good), the ribeye, filet, and the snapper (the curry sauce was delicious!). We tried regular and pumpkin espresso martinis (both good - pumpkin was sweeter and the original was top notch). We cannot wait to return and tantalize our tastebuds again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sloan Frakes

WOW. Definitely worth the drive. The staff was so friendly. Our waitress McKenzie was friendly and attentive, the hostess greeted us and seated us with a warm, friendly smile and asked how we were doing, and who I assumed were managers having meeting even stopped their conversation to smile and say “hi, how are you?”. The food was also fantastic. My husband had the hangar steak and I had the filet mignon. They both were tender and delicious. We will definitely be going back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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