Memorable meal at Ember & Rye. Beautiful patio view at sunset overlooking the 18th green at Aviara GC. Service top to bottom was excellent. Jeremiah in particular --- warm, caring, and a great restaurant ambassador. Expansive and well crafted menu with subtle influences from Japan and SE Asia. Best shrimp cocktail. Snake River Farms Denver steak with puréed potatoes was a standout. Enjoyed the attention to detail on the kids menu with a wonderful steak option. Would come back in a heartbeat. read more

Late post - review from my 2025 holiday trip- We enjoyed the bar, friendly service, elegant view, and delicious handcrafted cocktails. I enjoyed their creation of the Manhattan very much. When we moved to the dining room for dinner, the experience dropped to a-meh First, we got the ONLY table in the room without any view, it was next to the wall and a pillar. I guess it is good for first date, as you can only look at each other ;) The server recommended the chef's special cut- Manhattan cut-, and we took his suggestion. It was a bad decision; the cut had a thick, tender middle, and I also choked on it. It was over-seasoned too, quite salty. When we shared the feedback with the server, he said he would let the chef know, but did not offer any other practical options. The famous buttery croissant was delicious, the dessert was standard. Nothing wow in the dining room. I would recommend staying at the bar for dinner! read more

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Impressed by another Richard Blais restaurant! Ember and Rye is on the property for Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad but has its own separate entrance which was easy to find. There is a large complimentary parking lot right in front of the restaurant. The ambiance inside was beautiful, modern, and clean. Reservations were very easy online. If the weather permits, I highly recommend sitting outside in their wrap around patio to enjoy the lagoon and gold course views. The food was delicious. We opted for the lunch pri fixe menu which included one salad, entree, and dessert. My daughter enjoyed her burger and fries. The portions were filling. The food was fresh and tasty. We ate it all! Service was overall great. All our servers were friendly and professional. We felt welcomed by the hostess upon arrival. Service was a bit lacking towards the end and we had to flag someone down for our dessert and check. All in all, we would definitely return and hopefully see Chef Blais! read more

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Came here for dinner with my sis and niece and was not so impressed with the food. I actually was quite disappointed as the flavors were not as expected for the price you pay. The salad was too spicy and I did not enjoy it. The wagyu skewers came in with 2 pieces only per stick , the swordfish was not flavorful but was big portion and can be shared for two. The best was probably the Brussels sprouts which you can never go wrong with that. Any resto can do that and the chocolate dessert. Even my niece who's only four did not enjoy her Mac n cheese and even said this tastes quite different. I mean it tasted OK but I would not order it again for her. The fries was ok and she did enjoy that but again who can ever go wrong with French fries. I am coming back to park Hyatt but don't know if I would eat here again and bring my husband. read more

I admittedly didn't know this was Richard Blaise's concept when my boss said we were going there. It's a lovely restaurant, very coastal chic vibe. The staff was immensely kind though they did sweep my drink away before I had half finished it. The food was good, we had several appetizers including the wagyu skewers, jalapeño croquettes, and bahn mi meatballs. The meatballs were my favorite second only to the incredible garlic croissants. Now those were the highlight. I ordered the Wagyu burger and found they cooked it under. I ordered a medium and it was medium rare. The ketchup had truffle in it which I could've done without, though I'm glad it wasn't on the fries which were exceptionally good. The burger also was packed with flavor and it hit on every level. It was a great dining experience and enjoyable evening read more

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My first time attending Restaurant Week and this was a great choice. It is located near a golf course, so parking was a bit of a challenge, but they had some spots across the street that weren't too far of a walk. The restaurant status on the patio and we had a great view and the weather was perfect. They had a menu that I thought was just for Restaurant Week, but I was told that is actually one they keep your round. It was a really great deal as it included three courses for $39. There were several of us so we got a few dishes to try. The calamari was good and lightly breaded, not too heavy or over fried. I got the bucatini pasta which I thought tasted very fresh and flavorful. Also tried the salmon which was delicious and had lots of flavor to it as well, it was cooked just right. For dessert I decided to get the s'mores cake, and I was happy I did. It had a toasted meringue on top, and a chocolate sauce. Everyone agreed that it was amazing. I also tried the lemon curd yuzu pot, which I really enjoyed because I love lemon. It was light and not too thick or overly sweet, but it had that nice tangy flavor from the lemon curd. I would definitely go back to this restaurant, even though it's a little bit out of the way for me. The service was excellent, and I appreciate the recommendations and explanations of the menu. This is a great spot to have a nice lunch with friends, or even as a couple. read more

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Wow. Listen, I didn't know what to expect from a golf-themed restaurant, but Ember and Rye completely swept me off my feet. The view alone is worth the drive, and then the food and wine list walked in and just floored me. The service was genuinely wonderful, warm, attentive, all of it. And the seafood tower? I'm not even exaggerating when I tell you I have never in my life seen shrimp that big. I was shooketh. A couple in our group who got the steak felt it was just okay, but my veal dish was absolutely incredible. This is the kind of place you go for a date night or to celebrate something that deserves a really beautiful evening. Highly recommend! read more

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We took the shuttle from the Aviara to dinner at the Ember and Rye. Since it was a lovely evening we sat outside and they had heaters if you felt chilly. We had excellent service from Louis and Clare for our dinner. The menu was creative, the Thai chicory salad was flavorful with a bit of a kick. The garlic croissant was warm a flaky. The mains were cooked to perfection and delicious. We enjoyed our meal and would recommend it to you! read more

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We checked out this spot during a work trip to the area. The restaurant is pretty and open, which is inviting. The bar area is roomy and minimal but sophisticated. Our server for dinner was fantastic and kind. We had steaks for dinner, which were flavorful and cooked as requested. The corn brûlée was disappointing and came ice cold. Our server swapped it out for the broccolini, which ended up being amazing. I would recommend this place. read more

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Great steakhouse! Amazing ambience with decent views of the course. The Bar is pretty rad too. The food took quite a bit to get to the table, but was delicious. read more

This steakhouse is located in the Aviara golf course's clubhouse. It has ample indoor dining space and an outdoor balcony with views of the 18th hole green. This is a high-end steakhouse by the same chef as Juniper and Ivy and other notable restaurants. Stand out appetizers were the squash blossom lettuce wraps and tuna tostada. Hard to go wrong with the tuna, and this was a unique take on lettuce wraps that I've never seen before. For entrées, between the bone in swordfish steak, ribeye steak and lamb chops, the swordfish was the best. The swordfish bone-in steak is large and comes blackened with good flavors. The ribeye and lamb chops were high-quality cuts of meat, but lacked a crust that I might expect at a high-end steakhouse. For sides the brussels sprouts were very flavorful and crispy. The carrots are heavily seasoned and no ordinary carrot. For dessert, the lemon uzu has a strong lemon flavor that bursts in your mouth, yum! Service was excellent and caring. A great place to splurge after golf or for a special occasion. read more

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Sadly, the drinks and appetizers were better than the entrees and sides. Beautiful restaurant with outdoor and indoor seating with a nice view. They have their own onsite parking lot. Great customer service by Jenna (so sorry we called you Jenny all night and I wish you had corrected us. My friends misread your name tag!) and overall, very attentive staff. Complimentary garlic croissants were a great start. The ahi tuna tostada had a good amount of tuna and avocado on it but there could've been a little more flavor on the tuna. The A5 wagyu beef skewers were delicious and came with a unique dipping sauce on the side. I loved the jalapeño cheddar croquettes, nice flavor and texture. The kona kampachi crudo had such a nice and refreshing flavor, paired nicely with the rice crackers. The squash blossom lettuce wraps were good and came with a unique dipping sauce. My group enjoyed the oysters, they were small but they liked the cucumber ice and passionfruit mignonette it came with. The crab and lobster bucatini was good, noodles were cooked perfectly. The corn crème brûlée was not what I was expecting and contained more custard than corn. The glazed bbq carrots were also not what I was expecting, they were black and when they initially arrived on the table, I thought they were ribs. Purple carrots were used and the flavor was interesting. Brussel sprouts had a nice flavor. The nuoc mam chimichurri wasn't what I was expecting. You can't really taste the fish sauce, it's very light but it was good. The Caesar salad was nothing special. The fruit smash mocktail was incredible and my group enjoyed their cocktails. The embered treasure chest is cheaper if you're buying 2 cocktails but only includes certain cocktails. It arrives in a smoky treasure chest that smells great. The beef ribeye King Charles cut was $196 and not worth it. We've come to the conclusion that we just don't enjoy ribeyes. But the steak arrived cold so we requested they reheat it, which they did with no problem. My friends shared a different steak and said it was nothing special. The steaks also arrive already cut which we hate, so be aware when ordering steaks here if you prefer to cut into your own steaks. The spiny lobster special was good, $62 for about 4-5 oz of lobster, the flavor was really good and I like how the meat was easily accessible. I received a nice complimentary dessert for my birthday and they also comp'd another dessert due to the cold steak, which was appreciated. I chose the lemon dessert, which was okay. Overall, a nice dining experience but I would only return here if I'm in the area and would probably only order drinks and a bunch of appetizers. read more

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My friend and I were spending a day in Carlsbad, so we made a lunch reservation at this gorgeous restaurant. We were seated on the outdoor patio overlooking the golf course. We both opted for the prix fixe menu, which consisted of a starter, entree, and dessert for $39. I selected the beet & pear salad, blackened king salmon, and raspberry & vanilla cheesecake. My friend got the caesar salad, bucatini pasta, and lemon & yuzu pot de crème. We shared, so that we could sample all the wonderful dishes. The food was excellent, all of it! I have to say, what really stood out the most was the caesar salad that came with croissant croutons and artichoke hearts. It was notably THE BEST caesar salad I've had! I knew prior to coming here that the food would be amazing. I had very high expectations, knowing Richard Blais curated the menu. Ember & Rye exceeded my expectations! My salmon was perfectly cooked. I loved how the dish came with roasted organic carrots. The only slight margin of error was the carrots were still a bit hard. The flavor was definitely there though! Another 5 minutes in the oven and they would've been perfect. This in no way took away from my exceptional experience. After lunch, my friend and I toured the property. The view was truly stunning! Come for lunch and stay for a photo shoot! read more

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Located on the beautiful property of Park Hyatt Aviara Golf Course over looking the lagoon with its own parking lot. We made reservations for lunch and sat on the patio admiring the golf players, beautiful weather and scenery. This is a casual steakhouse by Chef Richard Blais but we were fixated on the prix fixe menu. Glad we had an appetite because the portions were huge. First course: Beet & pear salad: sweet beets and pear paired with frisée greens. Sprinkled with a middle eastern spice, zaa'tar that I thought was granola. Underneath was a caramelized yogurt sauce and topped with mint leaves. Truly a refreshing salad. Caesar salad: Romaine lettuce, kale, artichokes and croissant croutons. The dressing was well balanced, not overly garlicky or creamy. The croutons stole the show. Second course: Blackened king salmon: Perfectly seared creating a crispy flavorful seasoned skin with moist interior. The roasted carrots were hard and too tough. Needed to be roasted longer. The walnut raisin chutney sauce tied the dish together. Bucatini pasta: This was a subtle garlic butter sauce with baby tomatoes, broccolini, kale sprouts, sprinkled with basil herb bread crumbs. This dish was surprisingly light and fluffy, it wasn't too heavy. That's when you know it's high quality pasta. Third course: Raspberry vanilla cheesecake: No bake, no crust, instead it was with rice crispy and oat crumble with raspberry sauce. I'm not a cheesecake fan so this wasn't for me. It was dense. Yuzu lemon pot de crème: This tasted like limoncello/key lime pie flavor. Very tasty, citrusy with a bit of sweet and sour. We enjoyed every single dish. I would have liked the roasted carrots to be softer and I would have ordered chocolate s'more cake not cheesecake. Otherwise, bravo. I would come back for dinner. read more

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Exceptional experience from beginning to end. Jeremiah truly made our night with his recommendations. Everything he suggested was spot on and honestly exceeded our expectations. The 16 oz. boneless ribeye was cooked perfectly, tender, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you order a steak like that. The fingerling potatoes and Ember Brussels sprouts were just as good and full of flavor. The Ember croissants were a standout and the Caesar-style salad was super refreshing. The croutons were especially delicious and added a great touch. For dessert, the bergamot and basil pot de crème was incredible. It was light, unique, and the perfect way to end the meal. I paired it with an Earl Grey tea and it all came together really well. Josiah was also amazing and very attentive throughout the entire dinner. He made sure we had everything we needed and helped everything flow smoothly. Also want to give a quick shoutout to the hostess team. We arrived about 30 minutes late for our reservation and they still welcomed us and got us seated without any issue, which we really appreciated. Overall, the service and food were both outstanding. Definitely one of those places you look forward to coming back to. read more

So I should start by saying I don't eat red meat so reviewing a steak house is tricky. The service was good but maybe not great. It's a really generic vibe and definitely felt like a hotel restaurant to me. That said, the squash blossom lettuce wraps and shrimp cocktail were delicious. read more

Had brunch here during Father's Day weekend and we all had a great meal. I was raised in San Diego and my family still lives there so I have been to many different restaurants in this same building, Ember & Rye being the newest edition, which is another Richard Blais restaurant, who I am a big fan of. Last time I was here it was Argyle Steakhouse but I will say that Ember & Rye is an upgrade. The interior is beautifully done and it's very open, spacious, and has a very classy look to it. I know they also serve dinner as my family has been a few times and they say that the steaks are fabulous. Parking is extremely easy, free, and plentiful right out front of the restaurant. Our server was also very polite and so was the rest of the staff that we encountered. It has great views of the lagoon in the back and is just a very peaceful place to have a nice meal. This particular morning, I was more in a lunch mood than a breakfast mood, which is rare for me because I am a big breakfast fan, so I decided to start my meal with a Wedge Salad and thought it was really nice. It was filled with all the delicious parts of the wedge, and they definitely did not skimp on ingredients. Next, I followed up with the Wagyu Cheeseburger and thought it was honestly really good. It was packed full of flavor, cooked perfectly, and overall I just really enjoyed it. I already plan to come back next time I'm in town to have dinner here and would suggest this location to anyone in the area. read more

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If you're searching for a standout steakhouse, Ember & Rye never disappoints. From the start of our evening, Jenna made a lasting impression with service that struck the perfect balance--attentive, friendly, and impressively knowledgeable about the menu. Her genuine warmth made us feel truly welcomed. The food, as always, was exceptional. Ember & Rye remains our go-to spot for perfectly prepared steaks, rich flavors, and a refined yet inviting atmosphere. What set this visit apart, though, was Jenna's thoughtful attention to detail--she seemed to anticipate our needs before we even had to ask, making the whole experience feel seamless and memorable. For an already outstanding restaurant, Jenna adds that extra touch that turns a great dinner into something unforgettable. We're already looking forward to our next visit. read more

Caught HH at Aviara and then decided to stay for an early dinner. The bar is lovely and the drinks are solid. Kumamoto oysters, cucumber-sorrel ice, passionfruit mignonette...I am a fan of the taste and presentation of these oysters. Delicious! Steak tartare...I've been on a bit of a tartare kick, this was good and it was fun to be served to potato chips, but doesn't beat my current favorite from Bazaar Meat. Dinner was fine. The corn crème brûlée was a big surprise...a different take for creamed corn, and I'd actually enjoy having this for dessert. Bread service was 2 darling little croissants (American butter) piping hot from the oven. Entertainment at the bar is high between the golfers ending their day here and folks coming in for celebration dinners. The bar team is also a hoot. Would come back for the bar and oysters. read more

Ember & Rye - Steak tartare - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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We had such a great experience at Amber & Wright, and a big part of that was thanks to Erica. From the moment we arrived, she was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. You can tell she genuinely cares about creating a great experience--she checked in at just the right moments and made sure everything was perfect without ever feeling overbearing. Her attention to detail really stood out, from remembering small preferences to making thoughtful recommendations. It elevated the entire visit. The food was absolutely amazing--beautifully presented and full of flavor--and the setting made it even better. Sitting with views of the golf course created such a relaxing, elevated atmosphere. Erica truly made our experience memorable. We'll definitely be back and will be asking for her again! read more

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If you're looking for an incredible steakhouse experience, Ember & Rye is it. From the moment we sat down, Jenna made the entire night exceptional. Her service was phenomenal -- attentive without being overbearing, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely warm. You can tell she truly cares about the guest experience. The food was outstanding (as always). Ember & Rye continues to be our favorite steakhouse -- the quality of the steaks, the flavors, and the atmosphere are consistently top tier. But what really made this visit memorable was Jenna. She anticipated everything we needed and made the evening feel effortless and special. If you go, ask for Jenna -- she elevates an already amazing restaurant into a five-star experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

I was pleasantly surprised with this place! Located right next to the golf course, you get a killer view if you sit outside. The inside is gorgeous and all renovated, as well. Noah N. was our server and he was attentive, kind, and gave good menu input. He was also a champion at refilling my baby's milk. We got the pre fixe menu: I got the salmon (a little boring) and Caesar salad (delightful) and the lemon and yuzu for dessert (not to be missed). My friend really enjoyed her medium rare steak! After, we walked the trail right outside, which was great. We had lunch reservations for 11:30, so parking was easy for us! read more

Came here for a group lunch date. There were 13 of us in the lunch party. We visited the Spa here first and so lunch was the next event of our group's day. Our main server was Noah, who was super patient, kind, thorough, and absolutely delightful to us. Noah has perfect handwriting and is an all around professional. We ordered from the Prix Fixe Lunch menu, $39 for 3 courses and our group hosts also covered 1 cocktail per person. The selections were very well appointed. I ordered: Course 1-Apple Beet Salad, Course 2-Steak Frites, and Course 3-Cola Chocolate Cake. For my cocktail: the Smoking Ember mezcal drink. There was a challenge with getting all of the courses of food to all of our dining group at the same time. Noah's and his coworkers were trying to get us everything in a timely manner but the chef in the kitchen was very slow at preparing. We waited at least a 45 mins between having cocktails served and the first course of the meal served. Overall, some of our party had a horrible experience. My experience was VERY good as an individual diner, but I do feel bad for the others in our group. 2 people received salmon salads with cold, undercooked salmon. When they both sent it back, one came out within 10mins, and the other came out in 20mins; both pieces of same salmon were seared on the grill but they were not well done as ordered. One of the servers, Keshwan, was kind enough to take our group picture at the end of the visit while Noah was settling the bill with our hostesses. This was super kind of her and we appreciated it. read more

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Ember&Rye Is one of my favorite Restaurants, Service with Megan or Noah,Is impeccable. Food , ambiance and views are incredible! It's a great restaurant! read more

Ember & Rye - Dessert, with our Dear friend Josie.would you believe 96 years young - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

It's a tourist trap! Don't go! Service was slow. Food was not good. We spent close $900 for a very basic meal.

Ember & Rye just started a new summer series called Porte Cochere. Basically outside on their patio seating area there is a DJ playing great dancing music combined with a LED lit miniature golf course. So much fun!!! We ordered drinks. I got the Garden Soirée. My friends got wine and a Passion Paloma. We also ordered from the Happy Hour menu and regular menu. We got the shrimp cocktail and the pea falafel. We also ordered the Mishima Ranch Wagyu Burger and fries along with the Bucatini Pasta. The food was great but expensive. We also ordered dessert: Chocolate S'mores Cake, Raspberry and Vanilla cheesecake, and a Lemon Cream Crumble. Service was excellent! Would I come back? Yes but I would dine elsewhere and come for maybe dessert. The miniature golfing was a treat. The price point for what was equivalent to maybe a happy hour menu was overpriced. read more

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No need to address the low rating, I'll just share my pics and our experience and hope you don't sleep on Ember and Rye because of the overall score... Atmosphere - beautiful views, casual and elegant interior, comfortable and dare I say ideal! Service - attention to detail provides a perfect experience on every level. Alex and team were fantastic. Chef and owner Richard Blais checked on us several times to assure our experience was up to the highest standard. Food - one of the better meals, as foodies, we had. Now food is like art and music, you love what you love... we loved it all. We splurged and started with caviar which was absolutely incredible! We had the squash blossom lettuce wraps and some garlic croissants... lite, buttery on the croissants, the lettuce wraps were a mix of sweet and savory with the dipping sauce provided. The mains we got were the lobster and crab bucatini and the bone-in Alaskan Halibut (special off menu dish). The bucatini we perfectly cooked, tons of lobster and crab and an ideal mix of additional ingredients like mushrooms and peas. The halibut was phenomenal! The fish was cooked perfect with a thick bone (no need to worry about little fish bones here) and the sauce brought this smokily, tomato lite (not overly acidic) flavor that if I had some bread I would have soaked up every bit! We got 4 sides including the sherry mushrooms, potato puree, corn crème brûlée and the pineapple maple bacon (which was more pork belly than bacon). I have to say... if you don't mind sweet, the corn crème brûlée was absolutely something I will dream about... it was that unexpected masterpiece you hope to find at a high-end restaurant like Ember and Rye. Two last details: the mocktail was delicious and the Chocolate S'more Cake was light and so freakin' good! So to the thing people will not like... it's not inexpensive... but for us a special meal that we would enjoy as often as we can afford it. From the location and atmosphere to the service and food, we felt it was worth the experience provided. If you go I hope you feel the same! read more

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A+ service and ambiance. We came here for a birthday celebration as we were at the park Hyatt aviara Unfortunately got food poisoning from the food and spent all night in the bathroom after dinner. We were excited to try this place but cannot return. I would have hoped and expected a restaurant of this caliber to handle their food prep and execution much better than this. 0 stars isn't an option so I'll go with the 1 star. read more

We decided that cooking was not an option for Thanksgiving of 2024. Instead we made a reservation at Ember & Rye which is owned by Richard Blias one of the top chefs. I am a BIG FAN, BIG FAN!! It was easy to park and was right next to the golf course. We got there early as they were setting up because I was super excited. Lol! It was an amazing spread with everything from prime rib to sushi! They also had a few unusual things that were delicious like the mulled wine octopus. Their green bean casserole had a smokey flavor that was incredible. We ate a lot and enjoyed it so much. The staff was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you for a great time! read more

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Came here for Sunday brunch. The place has its own private parking and plenty of spots. Walking in, we were seated right away. The place is beautiful and has a view of the lagoon. We ordered the pre fixe menu and it was the best selection. For starters, we had the caesar salad. Salad was very good. For the main course, we had the steak frite. Steak was tender and tasty. The sweet potato was crunchy and tasty. To end the meal, I ordered the Lemon Yozu Posset but was told they were out. That confused me because they just opened and we were the 1st customer that arrived. So, we ended up with the chocolate cola cake and it was good. But sad we didnt get the posset. read more

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We stayed at the resort for my birthday weekend so my boyfriend had made a reservation at Ember & Rye for my birthday dinner and WOW this meal was one of our favorite memories of the trip. The service, food and environment were all perfect. While I cannot remember our servers name, he made us feel so comfortable and was attentive during the entire meal. For the food, here's what we ordered: Ahi Tuna Tostada $24 Ingredients: Avocado, Thai Chili, Toasted Coconut, Pickled Shallot, Cilantro, Mango-Yuzu Yolk I was really excited to try this due to the mango-yuzu yolk that they had made and I was so impressed how they turned the puree into a yolk texture. The tuna was really fresh as well. Rigatoni Bolognese $34 Ingredients: Duck Confit, Burrata, Herb Bread Crumbs, Parmesan If there's something about me, it's that I love rigatoni and anything duck related. When the server had shared that there was duck confit in the bolognese, I immediately knew we had to order it Boneless Ribeye $88 16oz, Flannery Beef, Dry Aged 14 Days This was one of the BEST steaks I have ever had. You can also see them grill it outside if you'd like to watch your food be made. I thought this was really special. I highly recommend their steaks! J.R. Organics Broccolini $14 Almond Salsa Macha, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro Of course we had to include SOME vegetables in our dish. This was delicious as well. We ordered some drinks as well but overall I would definitely come back for other meals if I am ever in the area again. I highly recommend Ember & Rye if you're in the area. I know they also have happy hour deals and great oysters! read more

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Went to Carlsbad over the weekend for my husband's birthday. Found this place on yelp for his birthday dinner. The food was amazing. My pictures do not do it justice. The service very well done. Our server was very attentive to our party of seven. it's a very nice place Overlooking a golf course. Very upscale. The food was amazing. We got their shrimp cocktail and that cocktail sauce was amazing. The steak was awesome. Well worth the price. The mushrooms and Caesar salad was so yummy. Everything was fresh. And we will be back next time we're in Carlsbad. Thank you to all the staff for making my husband's birthday very special. read more

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I give them 3/12-4 stars at most. The service is great! But the food over the past 3 yrs we have been coming has been declining.... Not sure what's going on with the restaurant, but, the first time we loved it! Like I said, the quality of food has been declining over the yrs... Food: * croissants-they bring you complementary starter of croissants. Amazing buttery, flaky goodness. (Had a bit since I can't really eat gluten foods). * gluten free bun- actually pretty good! Not the best but not the worst gluten free bun. * NY steaks - very tasty! * Swordfish Prime Rib- great piece of fish, but poorly executed.., all I tasted was butter and garlic. Totally missed a great piece of fish! Usually restaurants will over cook this meaty piece of fish. Here it's very juicy, but, it lacks flavor and they missed how great this piece of fish could have been with a different approach. * Fresh fries- perfectly cooked (maybe a bit salty..). But it was great French fries! * Hamachi Crudo - Cudo was ok.., didn't care for the finish profile of coconut at the end of my bit, didn't seem to mix well, left kind of a weird after taste. Coconut can either make it or break it since the taste isn't a settle flavor. The sashimi wasn't the best tasty fish either. * Ahi Tuna Tostada- it was ok. Just didn't wowed me. Dessert- * some sort of lemon custard like yoghurt dessert. Kind of reminds of Panna Cotte. I thought the food was just mediocre for such a high priced dining experience. The ambience was clean and casual, nothing fancy, their new reno after the fire was more of a chill, Californian, more of an upscale diner vibe. Would I come back again, probably not. Sad to say, since we stay at Park Hyatt and we go here whenever we stay at the hotel, very convenient. Also, not sure if it was right after the New Yr, but the place was dead. When we first went, Richard Blaze would come around and greet the guest. So he over sees the restaurant and made sure everything was in place and the quality of food as up to par. But like every restaurant, once it's established it seems they don't over see their restaurant and either that restaurant will thrive or decline.... This seems to be the case with this restaurant, declining... read more

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4/5 Took my husband to Park Hyatt Aviara Golf Club for Father's Day and made a reservation at Ember & Rye right after his round. The setting is beautiful and perfect for a post-golf celebration--elegant, relaxed, and with great views. We started with the tuna tostada, which was fresh and flavorful (solid 8/10), and oysters, which were good but didn't quite wow us (7/10). We both ordered the boneless ribeye with mashed potato purée--and wow, the steaks were cooked to perfection. Juicy, tender, and seasoned just right. My husband even said that's the best steak he's had by far and he's very picky with his steaks! Now, the only downside: we waited nearly two hours for our entrées. It was definitely a long stretch, especially after a full day of golf. That said, our server handled it with grace, checking in often and offering us complimentary appetizers and drinks to help make up for the delay, which we really appreciated. Overall, we had a great experience, and the food (once it arrived) was fantastic. Just knocking off one star for the wait, but we'd still come back--hopefully with a quicker kitchen next time! read more

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A beautiful experience with a visit from Chef Richard Blais himself! Made a reservation for a party of three, my husband and I took his mom out for her bday. Restaurant was easy to find with plentiful parking. Walking in, it feels so luxurious and upscale and there's a beautiful view of the golf course and lagoon. We were checked in and taken to our seat immediately. Our server, Alex was INCREDIBLE! He made the experience so personable and he was so attentive throughout our dinner. The croissants?!? HELLO? To die for! I'll take ten. We started with the beef tartare, banh mi meatballs, and the caesar. All three were extremely flavorful and unique. Would recommend any or all of those options! For main entrees we shared the crab & lobster bucatini and the boneless ribeye. The pasta was DEEEEELISH. The ribeye was heavenly as well. Buttery, tender, juicy, & rich. 100/10! For sides we ordered the fingerling potatoes, creamed spinach, and broccolini. The first two were okay, lots of flavor but I'm not a personal fan of the texture of creamed spinach. But the broccolini was incredible! Overall, the experience was fantastic between the food and the service! It was so cool to have Chef Blais come out and chat with us. It's not often that the chef comes out and chats with guests, let alone a celebrity chef! That was such a cool moment that we will always remember. Thank you Chef Blais, Alex, and the rest of the Ember & Rye team for making my mother in law's birthday dinner so special! read more

Ember & Rye - Ribeye, bucatini, broccolini, creamed spinach, potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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The food and drinks are always delicious and top quality. The property is stunning! This visit, I went to ember and rye. Our server, Jenna was amazing! I unfortunately have a lot of food sensitivities and she was very knowledgeable of the menu and guided me in choosing the perfect meal. 5 star service! Can't wait to return! read more

Love coming here! The food and drinks are great and it's such a nice space. We usually sit at the bar and they always have great service. Especially love the salmon and the carrots. read more

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My wife ordered the salmon and the puréed potatoes. I ordered the boneless aged ribeye and the beet salad. Both were outstanding....But that was about the food. Let me tell you about the experience. I do very well in life, all praise to God, and I eat at the best steakhouses wherever I go. Coast to coast and Europe. I've been to all the so-called "best rated/reviewed" steakhouses, that have the best variety of steaks and other goodies. That have the best reputations and the fanciest decor and all that fluff and stuff. But NONE are operationally perfect with their kitchen execution. Every single steakhouse I've been to there's always one slip up somewhere... And, I'm very picky on the way I like my steak. I like Pittsburgh "plus" generally. I ordered a boneless ribeye from Ember and Rye, and it came out medium unfortunately. I wasn't very happy since my wife's salmon came out perfect and she was able to be an eating and I wasn't. But! In life I'm not about mistakes, it's all about the recovery from them. The second steak was brought out and let me tell you, it might've been the best Pittsburgh plus steak I've ever had in my life. Also, they cooked these steaks on a true Santa Maria grill. If you're not familiar with that style of cooking over embers, often times that style grilling does not get the best sear. Even though it gets a good cook throughout the steak, I like a nice char as well. This Chef was absolutely perfect on the second steak. Charred perfectly and the inside was warm red. Not overly medium. Absolutely perfect steak. So when you go out of town and you're going out to dinner for a nice steak and you have expectations that are high. Every once in a while, you'll get a disappointment. And it's not so much about that as it is about the recovery of the restaurant. And then the customer service that follows. They actually took my steak off of my bill. I did not expect that. And they didn't have to do that. Yes it is an inconvenience when you're not eating your entrée at the same time as your table guests are, but I thought it was a very smart and generous move on the restaurants part. Obviously, I gave the the waitress a bigger tip because I was very impressed with her customer service throughout the experience. Not to mention, we had our 11 month old son with us who was probably a little noisier then they were used to at that time of the night. But definitely go to this place. It was a very nicely designed restaurant and the entire team/staff was impeccable. Not to mention the food was excellent. read more

The bar menu- I enjoy fine dining and I understand paying for quality, creativity, and execution -- but this felt like a straight-up ripoff. Three tiny meatballs for $18 is hard to justify, especially when the portion was barely more than a bite each. The $24 cocktail only added to the disappointment. High-end pricing should come with substance, balance, and value. What I got instead were cat-food-sized portions at luxury prices. There's a difference between refined and ridiculous, and this crossed it. read more

A little late of a post; went last spring to celebrate a family member's birthday and was blown away by the food and the service. Our waiter was extremely attentive to us and added to our wonderful experience. We still talk about our meals that we had and how delicious they were. Meats were cooked perfectly, pasta was flavorful, drinks were great and the desserts were rich. Since we were a big group, we were able to order many different items from the menu. Looking forward to dinning here again when we're back in town. read more

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