We love this place. It’s a regular hang-out for locals, especially on Wednesdays nights. The menu changes every night but is always good. The atmosphere is great.
The food is excellent and we eat here often. Service is good and the owners and staff are genuinely friendly and helpful. It’s a family-owned business with a large family presence that also connects to Southern-On-Main. By your 3rd trip, you can usually expect to see the owner or staff hand you your favorite drink when you walk in or ask if you want things in your usual preference.
The menu is small and changes daily; they post it to Facebook everyday. The kitchen is small and many items are prepared ahead of time next door at Southern-on-Main. They are currently in the process of building out a full-kitchen in the rear of the building which will allow them to have a larger menu and prepare items more quickly.
Don’t expect staple items like hamburgers or kids Mac-n-cheese to be on the menu although I have seen the staff retrieve menu items from Southern-on-Main when customers request something off menu.
Cocktails are great and highly recommended. Food can sometimes take a while, especially when it’s packed full of people, so if you have theater tickets I would plan on going yourself plenty of time.
During busy times you may have to walk up to the bar to get a quicker refill although the staff are always moving fast and try hard to be attentive to everyone.
The food is very good and cheap for its quality. A typical entree is $8-15 with some premium items like steaks being slightly more expensive.
There’s usually a large salad on the menu offered without a protein, seared tuna appears often and makes a great lighter meal. Occasionally, they offer hot dogs for $4 that are excellent. Rice or steak bowls are great. Bistro steaks or prime rib are fantastic when offered. Lasagna, Guinness Stew and similar items are always really good.
Atmosphere here is typically gonna be a bit louder and more crowded than Southern-On-Main or Wisdom Table, especially if there’s live music playing. We rarely have to wait for a seat or table, unlike Angry Troll which can have long waits on the weekends. If you like a lively pub / bistro feel without a sports-bar vibe then you’ll love eating here.
Angry Troll, Wisdom Table, Southern-on-Main or the Reeves Theater Cafe are also good nearby choices with good food.
For additional parking options, park behind the building or at town hall (1 street over). Parking is plentiful and close by although the on-street spaces at the front door are usually full.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
jamie reavis
Awesome spot in downtown Elkin. Lots of energy. Great drinks. Small menu that's ever changing but those are great things. All the selections are unique and excellent. Live music as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Abby Walker
The quality, quantity, and presentation of all of the food is always top tier. This is hands-down our favorite restaurant in the area, and I am always happy with everything that comes out of the magic kitchen. Did I mention the menu changes every day? The atmosphere is fantastic. The entire staff is great, and I hope this gem is open for forever. I am a forever patron.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tracy Jones
Wonderful staff and great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly Jones
I couldn’t recommend this spot enough. Everything is a 10/10. The service is excellent. The drinks are even better and the food is AMAZING. I gave four stars regarding the food because they don’t have many food options, but the options they do have are so yummy. The ambiance is amazing and the live music is so fun. Easily my favorite spot in Elkin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Warren Lambert
I’ve been coming to Elkin to explore the wine country recently and came across Embers. I love this place. Great drinks, music and service. Had the Prime Rib last night and it was excellent. Great martinis. This is my third stop here and won’t be my last. Great find!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Carter
I love going to Ember’s! It’s one of my favorite places. I always enjoy their bubble drinks and the food is always perfect! I’d give more than 5/5 if I could!
David V Byrd
Great staff and very nice atmosphere.
Victoria McDonald
We stopped in for what we thought would be a quick cocktail, but we ended up staying for a few hours. Not only were the cocktails tasty and extremely well executed, they were visually appealing as well. We ordered the bacon and Brie flatbread which was so much better than we expected. The balsamic reduction drizzle was the star! Our server was the best. She was super friendly, very attentive and she just all around brought good vibes. Unfortunately I can’t remember her name, but she had fun green hair. I would say the Banana Puddin cocktail was my favorite, so delicious!! All thanks to our server for a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victoria Thorley
We stopped in for what we thought would be a quick cocktail, but we ended up staying for a few hours. Not only were the cocktails tasty and extremely well executed, they were visually appealing as well. We ordered the bacon and Brie flatbread which was so much better than we expected. The balsamic reduction drizzle was the star! Our server was the best. She was super friendly, very attentive and she just all around brought good vibes. Unfortunately I can’t remember her name, but she had fun green hair. I would say the Banana Puddin cocktail was my favorite, so delicious!! All thanks to our server for a great experience.
Food was great, when they get a full kitchen I'm sure it will be turned up. Always great to have another
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Connie Rogers
Like going there, not a big place, friendly accommodating staff, like the atmosphere and craft drinks, unique menu
Rick Hinshaw
Dropped by in the afternoon and made a reservation. Owner promised us a certain seat. Someone else was there and not close to finishing. Owner found us a better solution. Ordered. Waitress came back to say that it would take a while. Like many, we had tickets at the Reeves at a certain time. Owner came over. Asked what we were having and said he would make it happen. And he did. Food was very good, beverage was very good, service from waitress and owner was exceptional. Support this place! Visit was on Dec. 2, 2023.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corn Beef and Cabbage, Walnut Salad, Steak
Ashley Brown Pollard
We stopped in here on a whim before seeing a show at the Reeves theater. We had the best cocktails. The smoke bubble on the Smokey Foe was such a surprise & treat. Can't wait to come back again.
We love this place. It’s a regular hang-out for locals, especially on Wednesdays nights. The menu changes every night but is always good. The atmosphere is great.
The food is excellent and we eat here often. Service is good and the owners and staff are genuinely friendly and helpful. It’s a family-owned business with a large family presence that also connects to Southern-On-Main. By your 3rd trip, you can usually expect to see the owner or staff hand you your favorite drink when you walk in or ask if you want things in your usual preference.
The menu is small and changes daily; they post it to Facebook everyday. The kitchen is small and many items are prepared ahead of time next door at Southern-on-Main. They are currently in the process of building out a full-kitchen in the rear of the building which will allow them to have a larger menu and prepare items more quickly.
Don’t expect staple items like hamburgers or kids Mac-n-cheese to be on the menu although I have seen the staff retrieve menu items from Southern-on-Main when customers request something off menu.
Cocktails are great and highly recommended. Food can sometimes take a while, especially when it’s packed full of people, so if you have theater tickets I would plan on going yourself plenty of time.
During busy times you may have to walk up to the bar to get a quicker refill although the staff are always moving fast and try hard to be attentive to everyone.
The food is very good and cheap for its quality. A typical entree is $8-15 with some premium items like steaks being slightly more expensive.
There’s usually a large salad on the menu offered without a protein, seared tuna appears often and makes a great lighter meal. Occasionally, they offer hot dogs for $4 that are excellent. Rice or steak bowls are great. Bistro steaks or prime rib are fantastic when offered. Lasagna, Guinness Stew and similar items are always really good.
Atmosphere here is typically gonna be a bit louder and more crowded than Southern-On-Main or Wisdom Table, especially if there’s live music playing. We rarely have to wait for a seat or table, unlike Angry Troll which can have long waits on the weekends. If you like a lively pub / bistro feel without a sports-bar vibe then you’ll love eating here.
Angry Troll, Wisdom Table, Southern-on-Main or the Reeves Theater Cafe are also good nearby choices with good food.
For additional parking options, park behind the building or at town hall (1 street over). Parking is plentiful and close by although the on-street spaces at the front door are usually full.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Awesome spot in downtown Elkin. Lots of energy. Great drinks. Small menu that's ever changing but those are great things. All the selections are unique and excellent. Live music as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The quality, quantity, and presentation of all of the food is always top tier. This is hands-down our favorite restaurant in the area, and I am always happy with everything that comes out of the magic kitchen. Did I mention the menu changes every day? The atmosphere is fantastic. The entire staff is great, and I hope this gem is open for forever. I am a forever patron.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful staff and great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I couldn’t recommend this spot enough. Everything is a 10/10. The service is excellent. The drinks are even better and the food is AMAZING. I gave four stars regarding the food because they don’t have many food options, but the options they do have are so yummy. The ambiance is amazing and the live music is so fun. Easily my favorite spot in Elkin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I’ve been coming to Elkin to explore the wine country recently and came across Embers. I love this place. Great drinks, music and service. Had the Prime Rib last night and it was excellent. Great martinis. This is my third stop here and won’t be my last. Great find!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love going to Ember’s! It’s one of my favorite places. I always enjoy their bubble drinks and the food is always perfect! I’d give more than 5/5 if I could!
Great staff and very nice atmosphere.
We stopped in for what we thought would be a quick cocktail, but we ended up staying for a few hours. Not only were the cocktails tasty and extremely well executed, they were visually appealing as well. We ordered the bacon and Brie flatbread which was so much better than we expected. The balsamic reduction drizzle was the star! Our server was the best. She was super friendly, very attentive and she just all around brought good vibes. Unfortunately I can’t remember her name, but she had fun green hair. I would say the Banana Puddin cocktail was my favorite, so delicious!! All thanks to our server for a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped in for what we thought would be a quick cocktail, but we ended up staying for a few hours. Not only were the cocktails tasty and extremely well executed, they were visually appealing as well. We ordered the bacon and Brie flatbread which was so much better than we expected. The balsamic reduction drizzle was the star! Our server was the best. She was super friendly, very attentive and she just all around brought good vibes. Unfortunately I can’t remember her name, but she had fun green hair. I would say the Banana Puddin cocktail was my favorite, so delicious!! All thanks to our server for a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Great ownership, excited to visit again
Food was great, when they get a full kitchen I'm sure it will be turned up. Always great to have another
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Like going there, not a big place, friendly accommodating staff, like the atmosphere and craft drinks, unique menu
Dropped by in the afternoon and made a reservation. Owner promised us a certain seat. Someone else was there and not close to finishing. Owner found us a better solution. Ordered. Waitress came back to say that it would take a while. Like many, we had tickets at the Reeves at a certain time. Owner came over. Asked what we were having and said he would make it happen. And he did. Food was very good, beverage was very good, service from waitress and owner was exceptional. Support this place! Visit was on Dec. 2, 2023.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corn Beef and Cabbage, Walnut Salad, Steak
We stopped in here on a whim before seeing a show at the Reeves theater. We had the best cocktails. The smoke bubble on the Smokey Foe was such a surprise & treat. Can't wait to come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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