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Ember Kitchen, Austin, TX

Ember Kitchen

4.7
4.7
264 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary Latin

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Ember is proud to introduce Austin's premier Josper oven experience. Our menu showcases bold, Latin flavors, with impactful dishes cooked over live embers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin, Steakhouse, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 200-2250
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Ember Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Ember Kitchen’s Josper oven will be firing up a little earlier on the weekends. The historic power plant turned latin-inspired restaurant will open its doors from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The Ember Brunch brings a whole new food and beverage experience to our guests. Utilizing our signature method of incorporating a Josper component into every dish and elevating homestyle foods from various cultures, we have created a menu that showcases nostalgic names and bold latin flavors. This new service will feature tableside coffee and tea service, as well as a cocktail program that plays on morning classics such as bloody maria's, micheladas, and carajillos—perfect for Sunday brunch.
    Ember Brunch Photo

What 264 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Austin

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ember Kitchen in Austin offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food," "fantastic service," and a "vibrant atmosphere." Guests rave about the creative menu, including standout dishes like the wagyu steak and halibut. The attentive staff, particularly servers like Sage and Bernice, receive high praise. A must-visit for any occasion!

264 Reviews
  1. Wayne

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and atmosphere are excellent, creating a welcoming experience. While the food is delicious, it lacks a memorable impact and doesn’t leave a lasting impression. The pricing feels slightly on the higher side.

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  2. Parker

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Poor seating in the basement. Corn dish from tasting menu should be permanently served. Scallops dish must be ordered.

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  3. Diana

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best steak I’ve ever had, everything was absolutely delicious.

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  4. Sarah

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly wonderful experience! Service was amazing, the food was fantastic, and the vibe was fun but relaxed.

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  5. Laurel

    VIP

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent! Especially the halibut, chard, broccolini and carrots. Service was also wonderful. I would definitely go back again.

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  6. Mary

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding! Server, Claire, was amazing! Music was a tiny bit too loud for conversation, but contributed to the upbeat vibe. Loved that they started us off with a welcome shot, with a non alcoholic option for the non drinker in our group. Will come here again and again!!

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  7. selene

    VIP

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always amazing. I recommend the morita shrimp and the wagyu steak. The service is always great. Shout out to Brian who is always kind and knowledgeable.

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  8. John

    VIP

    Houston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food quality outstanding incredible flavors! My only criticism is portions small for the price you pay

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  9. Nancy

    VIP

    Austin

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was delicious and beautifully plated. Our server was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job explaining each dish and making sure that all of our meal was gluten free.

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  10. Dan

    VIP

    Austin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a really nice dinner for my wife’s birthday. The food was very good and the portions were just right. Our server Claire was exceptional - she provided a warm welcome, great explanation of the menu options (including taking care of those of us with Celiac Disease) and kept on top of things throughout the meal without being overbearing. The music was good and made for an authentic experience, but it was way too loud and made it very difficult to have a conversation during the meal. While the food was very good, it took a long time for it to arrive. There were noticeable gaps between our small plates course and our Land & Sea main course. I plan on returning to Ember, but hope the music level can be turned down and the food presented more quickly.

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FAQs

Ember Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 264 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ember Kitchen

800 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701-4008

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located inside the Seaholm plaza. Validated parking @ Walter Seaholm lot.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin, Steakhouse, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Cocktails
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