Ember

4.7

88 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Fusion / Eclectic

92 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7B5

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2 people

Apr 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups

Globally inspired fusion menu with a focus on charcoal and live fire cooking. Highball inspired fusion cocktail menu and globally inspired wine list.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(613) 562-4700
Website
http://www.emberottawa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kyle Wilson
Catering
Catering available upon request. Please email our Managing Partner Cody Nicoll at cnicoll@ottawavenues.com
Private party facilities
Available to host private events up to 150 guests. Custom fixed dinner and canapé menus available upon request. Please email our Managing Partner Cody Nicoll at cnicoll@ottawavenues.com

Location
92 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7B5
Neighborhood
ByWard Market
Cross street
Clarence St. and William St.
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Dalhousie St.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

1/2 dozen OystersCA$19.00
Fresh horseradish, lemon, hot sauce, house made mignonettes
Dozen OystersCA$36.00
Fresh horseradish, lemon, hot sauce, house made mignonettes
Beef Tartare + Roasted MarrowCA$24.00
Beef Tartare, dijon, gherkins, aged provolone, chives, roasted bone marrow, brioche
Spicy Crispy Tuna (Set of 3)CA$18.00
Crispy rice, pickled serrano, soy ginger glaze, sesame, green onion
Charcoal kissed Salmon Crudo CA$22.00
Miso aioli, citrus ponzu, sesame, serrano, garlic oil, orange soy glaze, crispy shallot
Smokey Eggplant DipCA$14.00
Lemon gremolata, wildflower honey, toasted sesame seeds, dill fresh bread
BurrataCA$22.00
tomatoes, charred citrus, fresh basil, pesto, lemon gremolata, fresh wood fired bread
Charred Caesar SaladCA$19.00
Little gem & grilled radicchio, parmesan, charred bread, anchovy dressing, crispy prosciutto, charred lemon
Stone Fruit and Heirloom Tomato SaladCA$20.00
Organic Greek feta, mixed stone fruits, variety of tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, fresh basil, vinaigrette

Hot

Wood fire roasted olivesCA$8.00
Marinated mixed olives, garlic, rosemary, thyme, spicy bomba
Wood Fired HalloumiCA$18.00
Figs, wildflower honey, sesame, blood orange, lemon gremolata, dill
Confit Garlic & Stracciatella PizzaCA$28.00
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, pecorino, garlic chili oil
Zucchini Pesto PizzaCA$24.00
Pesto, red onion, roasted pistachio, zucchini, pecorino
Beef Cheek PizzaCA$26.00
Prosciutto meat sauce, braised beef chek, herb mushrooms, rosemary, reggianno
GLUTEN FREE Confit Garlic & Stracciatella PizzaCA$34.00
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, pecorino, garlic chili oil
GLUTEN FREE Zucchini Pesto PizzaCA$34.00
Pesto, red onion, roasted pistachio, zucchini, pecorino
GLUTEN FREE Beef Cheek PizzaCA$36.00
prosciutto meat sauce, braised beef cheek, herb mushrooms, rosemary, parmesan reggiano
N'duja RigatoniCA$34.00
Vodka sauce, N'duja sausage, chorizo, oyster mushrooms, fresh basil, parmesan reggiano
Mushroom MalfadineCA$30.00
truffle cream sauce, oyster, chestnut & shiitake mushrooms, rosemary, parmesan reggiano
Charred Hispi CabbageCA$24.00
red thai glaze, tofu tahini sauce, cashew chili crunch, cilantro, mint, crispy wonton
Charcoal StriploinCA$54.00
8oz Canada Prime, bordelaise sauce, bone marrow butter, sauteed shallots
Whole Roasted BranzinoCA$49.00
Lemon gremolata, cherry tomatoes, pickled shallot, charred lemon, fresh dill
Roasted Half ChickenCA$38.00
Miso demi glaze, sauteed mushrooms, crispy sage

Sides

Fresh BreadCA$10.00
blistered wood fire bread, olive oil, rosemary
Grilled Asparagus CA$18.00
organic Greek feta, pesto, toasted almonds, herbs, lemon
Pesto Herb PotatoesCA$14.00
Parsley, dill, yogurt sauce
Crispy Brussels SproutsCA$16.00
Fig balsamic, dijon, cabbage, feta, herbs, pomegranata

Desserts

Basque CheescakeCA$14.00
berry compote, torched meringue, almond cookie crumble
Espresso Cookie PuffCA$9.00
chocolate ganache, espresso-infused mascarpone whip, cocoa powder
LokmaCA$10.00
48hr fermented dough, deep fried, wildflower honey, crushed pistachio

What 88 people are saying

Ember reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ember is a modern gem in Ottawa, praised for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The menu features a fusion of Japanese-inspired and modern cuisine, with highlights like crispy tuna and wood-fired halloumi. While some found it noisy, the "beautiful atmosphere" and "thoughtful cocktails" make Ember ideal for special occasions and memorable dining experiences.

88 Reviews

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Leila
Las Vegas8 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Shane our server was really good at suggesting the drinks, food and went over and above to make our dining experience a good one even though the food was slow coming out. Open concept made it too loud. We were a party of 4, 2 of us were slightly disappointed in their pizza orders. Price of branzino that came without any sides was ridiculous even though the taste was amazing. Might sound like a mixed review but that’s how we all felt. Probably will not be back as there many other restaurants to visit
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Hannah
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Will always recommend this restaurant and will be returning as much as I recommend it!
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Charles
Ottawa36 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I went to Embers on a mid-week night. The food was good, but it took a long time for someone to take our order and to b served. It had been a particularly pleasant day in early spring and the server said that had driven up their business and affected service.
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Ben
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
went for my birthday and had a great time. service was good and the food was even better. will be back
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Sonia
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place overall .10/10 I’ll recommend you try it
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Laurence VIP
Ottawa5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first experience at Ember was AMAZING! The food was fantastic you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu (you HAVE to get the halloumi though) and our server Shane was also amazing! Will be back.
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Maddi
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and great food. I also found the prices reasonable so if you're looking for a great "special occasion" dinner spot before continuing the night somewhere in the market (or just staying there and enjoying the vibes!) I'd highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food amazing and service outstanding. Food was very fresh, nice presentation and great drinks as well.
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Sydney
Ottawa3 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great ambience and the menu options all looked yummy, but I found the dishes to be too salty. After a few bites all I could taste was salt instead of the actual flavours in the dish. Otherwise the service is good.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing as always and Shane’s service was perfect
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FAQs

Ember offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 562-4700.

Ember is rated 4.7 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

92 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7B5

Additional information

Cross street
Clarence St. and William St.
Neighborhood
ByWard Market
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Dalhousie St.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kyle Wilson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.emberottawa.com/
Phone number
(613) 562-4700
Catering
Catering available upon request. Please email our Managing Partner Cody Nicoll at cnicoll@ottawavenues.com
Private party facilities
Available to host private events up to 150 guests. Custom fixed dinner and canapé menus available upon request. Please email our Managing Partner Cody Nicoll at cnicoll@ottawavenues.com

Ember

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Cold

1/2 dozen OystersCA$19.00

Dozen OystersCA$36.00

Beef Tartare + Roasted MarrowCA$24.00

Spicy Crispy Tuna (Set of 3)CA$18.00

Charcoal kissed Salmon Crudo CA$22.00

Smokey Eggplant DipCA$14.00

BurrataCA$22.00

Charred Caesar SaladCA$19.00

Stone Fruit and Heirloom Tomato SaladCA$20.00

Hot

Wood fire roasted olivesCA$8.00

Wood Fired HalloumiCA$18.00

Confit Garlic & Stracciatella PizzaCA$28.00

Zucchini Pesto PizzaCA$24.00

Beef Cheek PizzaCA$26.00

GLUTEN FREE Confit Garlic & Stracciatella PizzaCA$34.00

GLUTEN FREE Zucchini Pesto PizzaCA$34.00

GLUTEN FREE Beef Cheek PizzaCA$36.00

N'duja RigatoniCA$34.00

Mushroom MalfadineCA$30.00

Charred Hispi CabbageCA$24.00

Charcoal StriploinCA$54.00

Whole Roasted BranzinoCA$49.00

Roasted Half ChickenCA$38.00

Sides

Fresh BreadCA$10.00

Grilled Asparagus CA$18.00

Pesto Herb PotatoesCA$14.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsCA$16.00

Desserts

Basque CheescakeCA$14.00

Espresso Cookie PuffCA$9.00

LokmaCA$10.00

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