Ember Kitchen

4.7

272 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary Latin

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2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Hot spot

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
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 200-2250
Website
http://www.emberatx.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
800 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701-4008
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Located inside the Seaholm plaza. Validated parking @ Walter Seaholm lot.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Cocktails

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.

Popular dishes

Caviar Bites$35.00
Sope, Crema, Yema Curada
Market Fish Crudo*$24.00
*Chef's Choice, Seasonal Crudo
Tuna Tartare$21.00
Avocado, Red Onion, Yucca & Plantain Chips
Salpicon de Pulpo$21.00
Burnt Salsa, Avocado, Radish, Tomatoes
Mussels$28.00
Chorizo, White Wine, Butter, Tomato & Pepper Medley, Toasted Baguette
Crab Cake$18.00
5.5 oz Jumbo Lump Crab, Josper Roasted Corn, Poblano, Jalapeno, Fresh Cilantro
Morita Shrimp$19.00
Morita, Heavy Cream, Garlic, White Wine, Ember Flatbread
Crispy Tamal "Ahogado"$19.00
Sweet Potato, Goat Cheese, Pecan & Pepita Adobo Sauce
Filet Skewer$28.00
Grilled Sweet Peppers, Black Garlic Vinaigrette, Salsa Dona

Land & Sea

Josper 1/2 Chicken$36.00
Orange and Guajillo Brine, Pollo ala Brasa, Achiote Chimichurri
Wagyu Steak*$48.00
Market Cut, Ember's Tortillas, Grilled Fennel & Onions, Salsa Dona
Filet Mignon*$52.00
Calabacitas, Avocado, Cucumber, Cilantro Lime Aioli, Crispy Leeks
Texas Bone-In Ribeye$115.00
22 oz Ribeye, Birria Jus
Pork Chop$45.00
16 oz, Seven Seasons Black Charcoal Rub, Citrus Supremes, Mint Mojo
Scallops$32.00
Corn Mousse, Josper Roasted Corn, Pickled Fresno
Josper-Roasted MKT Fish$36.00
Yellow Tomato Butter, Crispy Fingerlings, Pickled Tomatoes, Romesco

Signature Sides

Charred Broccolini$13.00
Ajo Blanco, Peperonata, Lemon, Toasted Pine Nuts
Josper Roasted Carrots$16.00
Herbed Requeson, Strawberry Piloncillo Glaze, Salsa Macha
Ember Greens$12.00
Baby Kale, Berries, Zucchini, Peppers, Radish, Pecans, Beet Chips, Citrus Vinaigrette
Crispy Beef Fat Potatoes$13.00
Yukon Gold, Red Bliss, Garlic, Shallot, Beef Tallow
Plantains $11.00
Sweet Plantains, Fried

Desserts

Plantain Sundae
Fried Plantains, Strawberry & Cream, Panna Cotta, Chocolate Mousse, Mexican Caramel, Candied Pecans, Whipped Cream, Seasonal Berries
Suspiro
Cardamom Meringue, Dulce de Leche, Candied Pecans, Activated Charcoal, Cinnamon, Caramel Anglaise
Maiz Y Chocolate
Ecuadorian Chocolate Mousse, Masa and Cocoa Crumble, Seasonal Jam, Creme Fraiche, Anise Seed, Edible Flowers, Meringue Crisps
Chocolate Flan
Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Flan, Cajeta Quemada, Whipped Cream, Seasonal Berries
LuvFats Sorbet$8.00
Rotating Flavors

What 272 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ember Kitchen delivers a consistently delightful dining experience marked by "amazing food," "fantastic service," and a "cool atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious" and "flavorful" dishes, with highlights including the wagyu steak and morita shrimp. The staff's "knowledgeable" and "attentive" service further enhances this charming Austin hotspot.

272 Reviews

R
Ramesh
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was good. Service was exceptional. And the ambiance was energetic but I felt like the music could have been toned down in volume a bit. Even the waiters had to scream the menu for it to be heard. But overall a great experience and I would definitely go back.
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Josh
VIP
Dallas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant with great ambiance. Service and food were both fantastic. Highly recommended!
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Rajvi
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the BEST experience! The cocktails were fantastic! Everything we ordered was delicious. 110/10 recommend the scallops!!! Already planning our next trip back. Our whole group fell in love with this place!
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Monica
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my third time at Ember and I have never been disappointed. Definitely will be back!
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Bekah
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food for brunch. Will have to come back and try dinner
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Arthur
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved appetizer, entrees, dessert and drinks. Cool atmosphere and Megan our server was tops.
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Wayne
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
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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Parker
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
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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Stephanie
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved Ember! The service was fantastic, as was the food. Cannot wait to come back!
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Diana
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
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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Ember Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 272 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm 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

Website
http://www.emberatx.com/
Phone number
(512) 200-2250

Ember Kitchen

Make a reservation

Additional information

Ember Brunch

Wagyu Steak

Josper Chicken

Josper 12 Chicken

Small Plates

Caviar Bites$35.00

Market Fish Crudo*$24.00

Tuna Tartare$21.00

Salpicon de Pulpo$21.00

Mussels$28.00

Crab Cake$18.00

Morita Shrimp$19.00

Crispy Tamal "Ahogado"$19.00

Filet Skewer$28.00

Land & Sea

Josper 1/2 Chicken$36.00

Wagyu Steak*$48.00

Filet Mignon*$52.00

Texas Bone-In Ribeye$115.00

Pork Chop$45.00

Scallops$32.00

Josper-Roasted MKT Fish$36.00

Signature Sides

Charred Broccolini$13.00

Josper Roasted Carrots$16.00

Ember Greens$12.00

Crispy Beef Fat Potatoes$13.00

Plantains $11.00

Desserts

Plantain Sundae

Suspiro

Maiz Y Chocolate

Chocolate Flan

LuvFats Sorbet$8.00

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