This was my guests and I 1st visit. I'll start with we were promptly seated by the host. This is not fine dining although it appeared to be, this is my opinion based on restaurant and travel experiences. Our waiter, Max, Mac (???) was 18 and therefore could not help with any adult beverage recommendations. Ordered the Butchers Bacon Rack (similar to Porch &Parlor but NOT), when asked, he could not tell us the difference in flavors, not a good experience to even know which we liked or did not. Perhaps this is a learning opportunity/retraining for the restaurant. He was not knowledgeable of the many things. It offers 1st job or owner's son type of job. The entree's were basic at best, the 20% gratuity for the service received did not align and restaurants do that on purpose. There isn't an incentive for waitstaff to offer above and beyond experiences. I had the Crab Stuffed Shrimp, I cannot recall anything memorable (see photo). One of the guest had Fried Green Tomatoes, those were yummy and the Calamari was tasty. The saxophonist was AMAZING, he brings a great background atmosphere unexpected than the food. Listening to him along with appetizers would have been enough for us!! That said, visit at your own risk. For me and my guests we will not be returning. read more

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Amazing! That really describes our experience. We made a reservation and didn't have to wait. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. He helped with the menu, but I knew once I saw "Halibut" I was sold and oh my gosh, I am so glad I got it! The best halibut I've had in a long time. The lamb chops my husband got were so delicious. That blueberry balsamic drizzle, just topped it off. The kids menu is typical, but I'm glad they offered it. The place reminds me of a Long Horn Steakhouse. So was the price worth it all... possibly. I love when restaurants give you a great experience with great food to match. This is definitely a nice date night experience. Not a typical family dinner night. read more

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Just an ok place for a steakhouse, nothing upscale as advertised. I don't know if I went on the wrong night but it wasn't my type of crowd. Sweatsuits and gaudy clothes from the patrons took away from the ambiance. We had the bacon rack to start; it could have used some more time cooking because it was soft and chewy. We left early due to the boisterous tables that were seated that evening. Our server was awesome though. I MIGHT give them another try. read more

Ember & Oak Prime - Butcher's Bacon Rack - Bars Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

Highly recommend! We had Brandon as our waiter and it was top notch. Ordering was easy! Food came out fast and delicious! The dessert was Devine!! We had our own private dining room for the 5 of us! You won't be disappointed read more

Ember & Oak Prime - The best Cheese Sticks! - Bars Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

First time customer and also last time customer.... I was very disappointed by the crab cakes. They came out looking like burnt hamburgers. The fried mozzarella was the only good thing we had. The service was mediocre, but the ambiance is nice. The prices and the quality of food are not aligned. read more

Ember & Oak Prime - Crab cake appetizer - Bars Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

It was our 35th wedding anniversary and I wanted to find someplace special. This was it! The food atmosphere the dessert and even the coffee were outstanding. We had the couples lamb lollipops and we had leftovers. We also had the mashed potatoes and the fried green tomatoes. Both were delicious for dessert. We did the Brandi pecan pie with vanilla ice cream couldn't have had a better choice . It was the south at its finest.. read more

The food is beyond average. It was significantly better when it was called The Grillhouse Steak & Seafood! Our bill for two, including 2 drinks, an appetizer, and 2 entrees, was $240 with gratuity included. Unfortunately, it did not justify the cost. Please note that I do not mind investing my hard-earned money in exceptional cuisine, but mediocrity is unacceptable. I will award them 3 stars for service and 2 stars for the ambiance. Oh & only one star for the food. IT'S A HARD NO FOR ME! read more

Picture a Logan's Roadhouse or Longhorn Steakhouse with $90 Filet. Terrible food, out of several items, and service was ok.

Quick review: I would eat here again. Now to the details. The atmosphere is really nice. It is dark but manageable. The wait staff I have no complaints. Perfect 10/10. We had reservations for 2 at 530- so not a super busy time. Food came out really quick. I ordered a lemon martini that was nice. The husband ordered a neat bourbon. Oysters chargrilled- would not order again and once of the reasons not 5 stars. We ordered half a dozen and two weren't really cooked all the way and just lacked any other flavor. Wedge salads 10/10 Rolls 10/10 Both ordered ribeyes- they are a little thin for my preference but cooked decent. 7/10. Real heavy handed on the pepper but overall liked the taste. Broccolini 8/10 needed a little more seasoning read more

Ember & Oak Prime - Chargrilled oysters, wedge salad , rolls, lemon martini - Bars Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

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I had the opportunity to visit Ember and Oak and I must say that I'm glad that I did. Their ribeye is one of the best that I have ever had. I highly recommend Ember and Oak for any occasion. read more

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Nice ambiance. Good service. Crabs cakes are decent. Rolls are good. Wedge salad was scrumptious! Cajun chicken pasta is absolutely delicious! Now for the bad... the fillet was not cooked as requested,medium, it came well done, and it was completely flavorless. No seasonings whatsoever. And a little tough. I was expecting much more out of a $65 steak. Lastly, mashed potatoes, completely flavorless and no seasonings. I would go back for the pasta. But I'll get my steak from Texas Roadhouse next time. read more

This was my first time at Ember and Oak Prime, I went around 4:30ish and was able to eat my meal on the patio. I do recommend you make a reservation but it was just me so I was okay with the patio view. My waitress Bailey was very friendly and helpful. She gave me her top picks of what she loved on the menu and I ordered accordingly. The first thing I had was a tequila sunrise mocktail. Very summery and fruity. The bread was amazing, I received two pieces of fresh warm bread with the option of honey butter or strawberry butter. I had both just to try them out. My favorite was the honey butter, I ate the bread so fast and wanted to eat the butter with a spoon. For my main course I had the Atlantic salmon with Mac and cheese, broccolini and fried green tomatoes. Everything was 10/10 the only thing was the card machine was down and I had to wait longer to check out but eventually I went to the bank to get cash to pay my bill. read more

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Seems like this may have been an off day because I heard it was good. The food and service was inconsistent from the front of the house to the food reaching the table. The bacon rack all taste the same all of the sides were over cooked. Asked for a cocktail menu was provided a brunch menu. Front of the house someone asked who was next after people checked in with reservations didn't seem like there was a system. Will not be revisiting. read more

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Came here for the first time last night. We shared the appetizers. Mac and cheese, Fried shrimp and Calamari. Nice portions and very tasty. We had the Elijah Craig old fashioned's. I was very impressed. They use an oak barrel to age the pre-made cocktail. It gave it so much flavor, added body and profile to the nose and palate. I highly recommend it. I have not had an old fashioned this delicious anywhere. read more

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Pros: Great customer service Good cocktails Fresh grilled oysters Good size portions Cons: Advertised as fine dining. However, it is not . There is no fine dining dress code , ambiance or linen on the wood tables Very low quality steak The king crab came out half frozen.. they took the dish back and put it in the microwave..the server said she would comp the item but only took 15 percent off . read more

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Hostess should not be quetto girl, tables had paper cloth, napkins were paper, no lemon saches.......food metiocre. Music too loud for correct embiance. Need appropriate hostess, correct lighting for mood, linen napkins & tablecloth, softer music, present food more professionally. Element was not what the restaurant boasts nor markets on website. read more

My wife and I both enjoyed our steaks here. They were perfectly cooked and wonderfully tender and flavorful. She had a small fillet and I had a ribeye. The only issues I had, but they are not enough to keep me from going back, was that the blue cheese vinaigrette was way too vinegary, and the sautéed broccolini/rapini I got with my steak was really overcooked. Instead of being a nice bright green color and crunchy texture, they were yellowish green and mushy. I know next time not to order either of these things, but we still would go back and we enjoyed our experience. The waitress and the greeters at the front door were all extremely friendly and helpful. read more

Ember & Oak Prime - Ribeye steak with sautéed broccolini - Bars Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

Let me tell y'all how the food was so amazing I forgot to take a picture lol The lamb chops and smashed potatoes were on point! Our server was amazing, the staff is amazing. The atmosphere is amazing. The whole experience amazing! read more

Ember & Oak Prime - Amarillo Sour - Bars Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

Food was fantastic and the lady behind the bar was phenomenal, would go back next time I'm in town.

Service 5/5. Rolls 5/5. Salad 2.5/5. Ribeye 3/5. Smoked ol fashion 5/5. Bacon 5/5. Crab cake 5/5. Salad 2/5. Potato 2/5. Asparagus 3/5. Price of quality of food. 2/5 read more

Great Food, Great Drinks Excellent Service Definitely Recommend Tables a little close in that back room . Nice, friendly atmosphere. read more

Ember & Oak Prime - Great Service by Aliya. Food Excellent Will definitely be back and Highly Recommend this place to others. - Bars Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

Well, it's my birthday and I wanted to try something different. On a loose Wednesday night I chose Ember and Oak Prime for my dinner destination. The ambiance was pleasing to the eye. First red flag was the waiter immediately switched out my glasses upon coming to the table. He saw the nasty before I could say anything. Next I ask for recommendations on the seafood entrees. I'm pitched the Halibut as the best and salmon second. I choose the Halibut. Bread comes to the table like warm and super sweet with butter like a brick. Hard pass. Next we asked for Caesar side salads. It tasted terrible like it had Italian dressing all over it. The lettuce appeared old. It was a hard pass. Then noticed the table next to us did the same. Straight trash at this point waiting on strike 3 to walk out the door. Then the waiter came back to the table to state Halibut is not available and hasn't been for weeks? I'm completely puzzled! Okay, let's try the salmon. My mood is absolutely shot at this point. Just building material for this review at this point. The salmon comes out with macaroni and cheese and grilled broccoli. The asparagus was out also when I asked for it. Now I'm ready to see an under cooked salmon. The chef must have felt my negative energy by now. The salmon looks good and is hot. Taste amazing. I'm calming down. The broccoli was good hot and flavorful. Trying to redeem themselves. The macaroni and cheese was horrible. The top was warm. The more I ate the colder it became. I got a bill of $101 dollars with a 20% gratuity came out to $130. Not worth that at all. So since I have no control over the price, I would let you guys know to be cautious about trying this place. The staff was lack luster on 01/14/26 and the food was below average. I will not give them a second chance. You guys do what you like. read more

First time dining at Ember & Oak Prime & it didn't disappoint! The food was a 10/10 & the service was as well. Emma was so kind & made sure we had everything we needed. Mr. Les came by to say hello & check on us as well. Will definitely be back! read more

Ember & Oak Prime - 6 oz filet & lobster tail w/ a loaded baked potato - Bars Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

The food was great. The waiter we had was amazing. I think his name was Brad but if we go back we definitely have to try to get a seat in his section because he was awesome. read more

Ember & Oak Prime - Appetizer dynamite shrimp - Bars Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

It was not good. The wait was 30 minutes longer than anticipated. Then they stuck us in a side room with a projector screen, where they put extra tables. No ambiance, no pictures, flowers, quite music or anything. The food was not bad. For the 5 star prices the visit was not good at all. I should have waited at Outback. read more

We had ribeye and lamb chops. They were delicious. The sides were rosato Brussel sprout loaded mashed potatoes fried green tomatoes. read more

Ember & Oak Prime - Ribeye and loaded mashed potatoes fried green tomatoes - Bars Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

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Great service plus the food was amazing. Best meal I've had in quite a while. we were seated in a little private room, which was super quiet, nice and quaint. I had out of town family and they were equally impressed. Definitely will be back. read more

The food wasn't great, especially for the price point. The salads, oysters, and crab and corn bisque were just not good. The steak and baked potato were ok. However the crème brûlée cheesecake was pretty good! Probably won't go back. read more

The field and stream was cooked to perfection. The only restaurant I've ever been to that when I left knew I couldn't duplicate what I just ate! read more

Wonderful service, exceptional meal, atmosphere was 5 stars. Our appetizers ordered were the butcher block bacon as well as the FGT w/crab. Absolutely a hit! My dish was crab/shrimp pasta - perfection. My husband ordered blackened shrimp w/ truffle fries - he went on and on for days about how perfect his meal was. Do yourself a favor, and check this place out. read more

Where to start? We had reservations for an anniversary dinner but had to wait 20 minutes for a table with no one else waiting. We ordered cocktails, they brought 2 of what my wife ordered but not mine. Hers was not drinkable. I did get my drink about 15 minutes later. We ordered an appetizer which was good, but we had just gotten it when our salads came and then in 5 minutes our entrees came. Our wait person did not bring out the entrees and we did not see them again for over 30 minutes. My wife's meal was cooked and served well. I ordered the filet medium and lobster steamed. I got a rare steak and grilled lobster and no side. No one came to the table to check on things until we were done which is the first time any dishes that were covering the table were removed. Maybe just a bad night for them? read more

The food was an overall 4/10, server took at least 30 minutes to come back to our table after bringing us anything. Service overall 2/10. The food also took about an hour and a half after ordering to come. My shrimp and crab pasta came with 3 shrimps and no crab but they will continue to tell you "it's shredded". This is honestly just extra cheesy macaroni. read more

Ember & Oak Prime - "Shrimp & Crab Pasta" - Bars Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

I was in town on business. If only I found this place earlier in my business trip. You must try the fried green tomatoes. They are Amazing!! Hats off to the chef. read more

The Cheese Stix and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp must be included as your appetizers. You will not regret it! The steak was perfectly cooked to my desire. Servers are awesome. You can dine inside for a more refined dining experience or sit outside on the patio and enjoy live music on occasion. read more

Ember & Oak Prime - Cheese Stix - Bars Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

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We had the most delicious meal with good friends there and loved every bit of it! From the appetizers and ambiance to the incredible service (thank you DANCY!!!) we enjoyed every moment! We would definitely go back. Highly recommend this restaurant, and definitely ask for Dancy. read more

Cheri our waitress was AMAZING!!! She made sure we had Everything we needed and our food was so good. She was so attentive and entertaining and fun and sweet. We LOVE HER!!! She ROCKS!!! read more

My wife and I had a marvelous anniversary dinner last night! Brandon, our server, did a great job taking care of us. We are early diners so we arrived at 4:45 pm while the traffic was light. Out appetizer was their Boom Boom shrimps, flash fried and covered with an outstanding sauce - not too spicy - just right. We shared the 14oz. N. y. Strip (hand cut by the chef), and cooked perfectly to med. rare. Scarlet salad (half size is perfect) and the Wedge salad (half sized). The yeast roll bread was hot and delicious with the strawberry and the honey butters. The loaded baked potato fed us both. We finished with pecan pie and ice cream which was superb too. As a traveling professional salesman with about 14,000 hotel night stay I have eating in every area of our nation. I "Highly" recommend this restaurant. The only thing I would change would be to have soft instrumental music instead of the country music - a bit more befitting to the beautiful experience for about $100 (before tip.)See my pics. read more

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Excellent service. Have been multiple times and each time, everything is great. The food is perfectly seasoned, staff extremely nice, and great atmosphere. read more

We had a great supper. Sarah was awesome and really took care of us. Our steaks were cooked a perfect medium rare and the wine list is extensive. Great steakhouse in Southaven read more

Ember & Oak Prime - Steak and baked potato - Bars Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

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We wanted to try Ember and Oak for a while and decided to go last Sunday. We opted to sit at the bar because My experience has mostly been better and more responsive service when at the bar. We sat down and were greeted promptly by the bar tender and that is where it started to fall apart, after a few minutes she asked us what we would like to drink, when we asked for certain bourbon prices, she was unaware and needed to ask someone, then we ordered our drinks, I had to ask for my drink as she was clearly overloaded with other bar patrons. We eventually ordered our food, 2 orders of chargrilled oysters, shrimp and grits and the bacon rack. The shrimp and grits came out as well as 2 sides that My wife was not asked to choose, no oysters for the other two of us, then the bacon rack came out and I had to ask for small plates in order to eat the bacon. Finally, the oysters came out and we were very disappointed, no flavor, typically chargrilled oysters have garlic, butter and parmesan cheese, these had breadcrumbs very bland. This was a very expensive brunch, and we all agreed that this was a never again experience. read more