The Embers Restaurant and Lounge

1817 N Lavista Heights Rd, Avoca
(712) 343-2419

Recent Reviews

James Schwery

I stopped in on a long drive across Iowa headed home. I don't mind a place changing...but make sure you train your waitresses. It was 5 minutes til 4 and I couldn't order dinner said it wasn't 4 yet. Then I got a Beef Dip...no swiss cheese, and no side. A glass of water. The young waitress brought my food out....I burned my tongue on boiling au jus....never was asked how food was, do I need anything else, etc. No extra napkins. For 11 dollars for sliced roast beef on a bun...nahh....sorry I'm gonna make sure my friends and family know. You could add sides with a sandwich to tired travelers...Next time I'll go to Wendy's

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Tyler Lepak

How about a phone number that works ?

Deb Claussen

20+ people in our party were all happy with their meals. I was thrilled to see walleye on the menu!Parking: Easily 10 spots right in front. More at side and back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken Salad

Sam Ferguson

Great breakfast/brunch! Took just a little long but it was well worth it. I will be going there again!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wayne Nelson

Sterile clean. First class food. Quick and efficient service. A positive experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wendell Simmons

New owners and a nice clean place to dine.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Lynn Leaders

I hadn't been here for a few years. I like the updates. The food was good. I will have to come back and give it another try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken

Sam DiBaise

The first time we ate there, they assumed we were bikers, and didn't get any silverware, or tartar sauce with the fish , and overall the food was poor.The second time, my wife and I got sick from the food, the other helper was clearing our table asap as if she was in a hurry to clear up for more customers, and there were none waiting!The overall atmosphere appears like a bingo hall lighting.We initially served the incorrect drinks.Will not go back again.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Roger Maassen

We just had breakfast their. food was very good and came out in a timely manner. and we had the most delightful waitress !!

Russell Mohr

"They have all the classic comfort foods that taste great and I'm 285 lbs and I can't eat another bite when I'm finished...Friendly service,and the bathrooms are the cleanest nicest ones of any restaurant I've been to....Zero atmosphere ,but its very clean and the food is tasty ,and you can't eat atmosphere so who cares!!!....5 stars all day long!!!"

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

Barb B Cummings

My husband and I took his Aunt & Uncle for lunch today. Our Server Kristy was very friendly as well as the rest of the ladies Food was delicious. We will be back. Thank you

jay Golden

I didn't know potatoes in potato soup were supposed to be crunchy and not cooked.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

William Saunders

Delicious food. At least burgers and fries. Fries tasted like they were fried in clean oil. Chocolate shake was great. One issue was we ordered a burger supposed to have lettuce and tomato but didn't. They are new. Was originally same restaurant but then sold and remodeled on the inside. Looks nice and they were nice. One thing I think they could benefit from is paying attention more, at least ask about recipes, and to continue to be clean. Again great food, but just need to keep everything clean and keep up the good service. There was some smears on the window but that could've been earlier. One thing I thought was odd was that the employees don't get discounts when not working. Overheard that.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maleena Jones

Food was ok nothing to get excited about. Everything was terrible we waited 20 mins for a waitress to even bring us menus. Seems like they only had one working and one just walking around choosing who she wanted to help. I think they need a better system when it comes to who helps what side of the restaurant.

Galen Pleskac

Do not stop here if you aren't a local will not even notice you locals sat ordered after we sat down and we never even got water waited waited just left was a good place before new owners

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