Best and most exquisite restaurant experience EVER! Ember in Breckenridge was the absolute perfect place to spend Christmas Eve with my brother and dad. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, festive, and welcoming exactly what you'd hope for on a special holiday night. We did the three-course dinner, and every single dish was outstanding. I started with the duck breast appetizer, which was amazing! Perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. For my entrée, I had the lobster, and it was incredible. So tender, rich, and cooked to perfection in a butter bath. To finish, the key lime pie was killer! Our lovely server Val was the star of the night with his attentiveness and gave us some great recommendations! Ember delivered an unforgettable dining experience, and it made our Christmas Eve truly special. I can't recommend this place enough and will absolutely be back soon. read more

Absolutely absolutely the worst experience I've ever had in restaurant, every dish was trying way too hard and the server knew absolutely nothing about the menu. No experience in selling wine or any understanding of how to navigate a dining experience. The server ended the night by bragging of how much money he made annually, $100,000, but obviously had no idea what a proper done experience should be. He pulled out a notepad to explain what was on the dish, every menu item was an expression of ADHD, there were probably 10 components on every dish and none of them tied together. I can't anticipate this place staying open, if it wasn't in a tourist town where you didn't rely on repeat customers it would've been closed a long time ago. Absolutely un sophisticated and overpriced. The ambience of the place matches the awkward experience presented on the plate. Save your money and go to a pub nearby. read more

I traveled to Breckinridge, CO with a group of friends for a birthday trip. I decided to have a dinner to close out a great trip and because there was a total of 14 of us there weren't many options that could accommodate us. Ember accommodated is very well! We made a reservation & were given a private dining room on the top floor. The restaurant was very cool & had an abstract look. Our server was very kind and patient, being that we were a large party & the chef came by personally to say hello to us! All this being said, I must add that this restaurant is very unique... particularly in reference to the food & the menu in general. I would recommend for anyone that wants an elevated meal experience & is okay with experimenting with food even if it means that it will not necessarily fill them up. (And to be fair, they are very open about not being your average restaurant. It alludes to it on their website & the menu & the waiter tells as soon as you are seated.) All in all, if you're feeling adventurous definitely go for it! If not & you're just trying to get a solid, standard & filling meal, I probably wouldn't recommend. read more

Our management team had a wonderful dinner at Ember. It is a great place for a small private dinner in their upper private room. Our server Collin was terrific, very attentive and patient with our group. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect for our team. Matt was a pleasure to work with and very flexible for our accommodations. read more

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Delicious meal with great service! We were given a gluten free menu and the server was very knowledgeable for GF options. The restaurant gave me vibes from the movie Elemental! We were a bachelorette party and the server treated us very well. He was very attentive and also provided local recommendations. Some of the things we ordered: hamachi & prawns for apps, lamb chops, scallops, some yummy ice cream for dessert. read more

Ember - Lamb chops - New American Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

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We had high hopes for Ember as it was recommend by our friend who lives in the area. The deconstructed dishes were a missed for us. The dishes we liked were the scallops and Toro Tuna. Otherwise the chicken was mediocre and the halibut was not very flavorful and over cooked. My order came out wrong and the waiter indicated that he was confused (which is understandable) although my entire party acknowledged that they heard me ordered the steak and not the lobster - rather disappointed our waiter didn't offer to get it corrected. The four claws lobster dish was slightly elevated by the sauces and plating but was still unimpressive. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience but we will not revisit in the future. read more

This is a special place. Not just because it's in the magical mountains of Colorado, but because the ambiance, the service, the food wove together to make a very special dinner for a group of our friends. And then there's the artistic plating of every single dish. Truly was one of those where we had to take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the food being presented. Our waiter elegantly explained each of our dishes and what was before us... and then we got to eat!!! Every bit as good as the presentation! I'll treasure this meal as one of the very best ever. And plan on going back when we're in the mountains! read more

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This high concept restaurant boasts a forward design with interesting artwork, and a real fireplace, which added a cozy touch. As it was the holiday season, you could choose between a la carte or the three course set menu. There was a choice between several dishes for each course, elegantly prepared and introduced by our server, who detailed the ingredients and sauces. Although in a pricier range, Ember is an experience worth enjoying. read more

Enjoyed the wagyu sampler (Olive wagyu was one especially phenomenal) the dynamite shrimp was also a great dish! 10/10

What a wonderful experience to help ring in a milestone birthday. We made dinner reservations the night before for a party of 8 and managed to snag a table. They have several floors in a rather tiny restaurant space. The food was amazing. You really can't go wrong. Between the 8 of us we managed to order most of the menu and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Would definitely recommend. read more

Ember in Breckenridge Colorado. We had an unexpected great time on our first night in Breckenridge at Ember. This is a chef owned Restraunt, and you can tell from the staff, atmosphere and fantastic food. The side dishes were the star of the show. Unfamiliar names but all went delightfully together with the entree. One of the best meals we have had ever anywhere. I would highly recommend a nice dinner at Ember. read more

Amazing food and the plating was 10/10. We were here for a private event and the chef/staff knocked our experience out of the park!

My friend and I had a wonderful dining experience at Ember last night thanks in great part to Chase who made the reservation for us & hooked us up with an amazing table. Our server Tracy was the best. We really appreciated her detailed explanations of each dish we ordered. The chef has crafted some really unique dishes which are perfect for sharing. We loved everything about the place and highly recommend it to anyone staying in Breck. read more

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Had a dinner for 11 there yesterday. Only one word describes the food - horrible! Service and ambience were fine.

The food wasn't the best for the price. The service was the best part however very disappointed in the lobster, should've been advertised as lobster claws. (Little to no meat, just 4 dense claws). Overall, not worth the price. read more

Chef Scotty has travelled the world & his menu reflects the extraordinary choices from his travels. The menu offers lobster, risotto, cod, duck, scollops, and more but presented like you have never seen before. He belongs on a tv chef competition show. So many flavors on every plate! Beautiful presentation! You may need a dictionary to understand all the menu items but you can trust that the meal will be outstanding! Picture is of strawberry shortcake- deconstructed & Lucious. read more

Ember - New American Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

First off, they got us in early on Christmas Eve. No easy feat, but much appreciated. The staff all greeted us with a warm, friendly smile and Merry Christmas! The vibe was warm, the lighting perfect, the Christmas decorations festive! The menu was very unique and inviting. I had eaten here about 15 years ago, and remembered the creative flare of the chef. The lamb cheeks were memorable (with lemon couscous), as were the scallops (recommended!) for the appetizers. For the entree's, I had the Halibut which was done beautifully, with a wonderful rock shrimp pumpkin risotto. Very yummy! The other entree's were no less impressive, with a deconstructed lobster (buttery goodness) accompanied with a thai guacamole and rice grits. We finished with a very creative desert of key lime pie and chocolate sesame cake. Incredible finish. Our waiter was very timely with all courses. We were never hungry or waiting! We'll be back soon! And I want to try the rest of the menu! Thanks again, Ember! read more

I finally made it into Ember after some false starts. The menu approach of choosing a starter, main and dessert from a limited set can be a little imposing. I found there were many things on each list that looked interesting and will be back to try some others later this season. Jess did a great job and made sure everything came out as it should when it should. The soup with a rabbit taco was very tasty and not too much food to start one off. The Elk was HUGE and really nice. I live more in medium rare+ land so I'd probably recommend medium for most folks unless you really go rare on your meats. It's a lean meat so you do have to be careful how well done you go. There just isnt a lot of fat to cook off. Then the blueberry pie for dessert was really nice. The whipped cream, hazelnut, lemon curd and maybe one other thing on the plate let you really experiment if you are a perfect bite eater--you know who you are. The Uncle Sherry was a great riff on a manhattan and the Tooth & Nail Syrah paired really nicely with the Elk read more

I've been dining at Ember many years and I thought it was time to write a 5 star review to support this chef owned restaurant. While I have dined in the restaurants dining room many times and always thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance and service, I now find myself enjoying cocktails, wine and great food in the bar. Warning, the bar can be very busy and sometimes a little loud during happy hour, but it has a great vibe. If you want to be assured a seat, come after 7 or be there right at opening. That said, happy hour offers a 2 for 1 deal on appetizers. I'll start with Scotty, the owner, an incredibly creative and talented chef. Each dish is an adventure and meticulously plated. There's always a lot going on with flavors that are always uniquely paired with the dish. I always ask what the soup is as it is never the same and always a delicious adventure. If I'm not in the mood for soup, I'll jump to my default starters - the boar tenderloin medallions (the best I've ever had) or the mouth watering hamachi crudo. The short rib empanada is also outstanding. My go to entree is the wagyu New York steak - incredible flavor and truly melts in your mouth (at under $50 this is an incredible value). You won't go wrong with the lamb, snapper or scallops either - each uniquely prepared as a culinary adventure. This last Friday evening I had a wonderful time dining at the bar and enjoyed the empanada, rack of lamb and finished with the over-the-top strawberry stuffed French toast with miso-banana mousse. If you are really in the mood for an adventure ask about the current offering of their homemade ice cream - I guarantee you will not find anything like it anywhere else. In addition to great food, Ember has a great cocktail and wine list that has been carefully curated by Sam, Ember's bartender. Sam is personable and goes above and beyond to create a "Cheers" type atmosphere in the bar, making sure her guests feel warm and welcome and takes pride in trying to know everyone by name. She also makes a killer Old Fashioned. If you enjoy Manhattan's ask about the "Gentlemen's Manhattan" (not on the menu). Be sure to take a peek at the wine list, it includes some real gems. If you are ever looking for an after dinner night-cap, stop in and see Sammy! She's great! When in Breckenridge, Ember is my go to for a relaxed evening, wonderful food, great bottle of wine and engaging conversation - never disappoints! read more

Disgusting. One of the worst meals of my life. Ember describes itself with words and phrases like "creative" and "poetry in food". I think they forgot that if the super creative ingredient mash up doesn't actually taste good then you shouldn't serve it. The place has a nice atmosphere. A converted house. A little dark. Service was nice enough, also. The service was somewhat slow, but there was a really large party, and at least our waitress kept us posted on the kitchen. Honestly, the food was so bad that any ding on slow service could not have brought this down any further. They are only doing a three course prix fixe menu. Appetizer, entree, and dessert. $75. I should have known that something was up when the waitress brought out some sort of flatbread/cracker. I've had this sort of thing before, but this one tasted bitter, and we discovered that Ember seemed to be using old frying oil for everything, as this theme continued with other dishes. The cracker also apparently had a sheen of oil to match the taste. It was served with some sort of dip, that my kids said tasted like lemon yoplait yogurt (it did). Like most dishes that day, if just didn't work, and I don't know why someone at Ember didn't realize that. On to appetizers. I had the Mac and cheese piquillo pepper. Utterly disgusting. I tried to eat some, and looked over at my daughter. She was not enjoying her dish either, and said "like you're eating to be polite". That's exactly what it felt like. There was a sort of salad with olives with it. Nothing good. Should have gotten the scallops, which my wife had, and which may have been the only good dish of the night. Two of my kids had the lamb tacos. The shells were more evidence of old and bitter oil, as they had the same flavor as the chips. My main was the wagyu New York strip. I'm going to list everything with it: tamari-fig potato hash . bok choy . edamame hummus . miso mushroom brown butter sauce. None of it remotely enhanced the below average steak, which had a cap of fat I've never encountered with Kobe or wagyu beef. In fact, all components were practically inedible. Looking around, no one else had it any better. The presentation was completely off putting, especially of the Brie and crepe lasagna, which looked it was the scene of a violent crime. Did I mention slow service? We had been there two hours by now, with plate after plate of disgusting food. Very big party, but they should know how to manage this. Plus I just wanted out, so we took dessert to go. I got the espresso cinnamon roll. Sounds good, right? Opened it up back home, and it looked like the inside of a diaper. One bite and we threw away the desserts. How can a place get away with something so terrible?? Who is posting positive reviews for this place?? Do not go here. Save your time, your wallet, and most of all save your palate. read more

Ember - Terrible lemon dip for chips - New American Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

Ember is my favorite restaurant in Breckenridge. Over the years the food scene has improved dramatically in Breckenridge and Ember is at the top of my list. The cuisine is not what you expect to find in a mountain town. The creativity of the chef is beyond compare. The mixture of ingredients, textures and flavors makes Ember a special dining experience. This is true, not only for the entrées, but also for the appetizers and desserts. Not only is the dining experience one of the best in Breckenridge, the happy hour is the best in town!!! The two for one appetizers and the drinks specials are outstanding. The friendly bartender Sam along with the clientele the happy hour draws makes it the best in town. If you like old fashions try Sam's old fashion. If you like great food, drinks and interesting conversations this is the happy to be at! If you have an adventurous pallet and want a special evening don't miss Ember!!! read more

Excellent meal from Ember in Breckenridge! Courses were timed out perfectly - we shared each order between 4 of us and we all got a couple bites of every dish. Great way to do it since you will want to taste EVERYTHING!!! read more

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We had not been to Ember for a while, but we were so happy to return. The food is innovative, delicious, and you would not be served anything like it in Breckenridge. We have been to restaurants with James Beard award chefs and the chef at Ember deserves such a reward. I can't recommend it enough. Come and enjoy the ambiance and the exceptional food. read more

I'm so sorry to do this. But I have to. Something has changed here. I'm not sure what. But the food is not the same. There is something really off with how the flavors are out together. It is rare that I find food almost inedible, and that's how I felt here. The two stars are for the staff that were wonderful. I didn't want to believe it when I read recent reviews. But sadly, they were right. read more

Chuck was amazing !!! Food was incredible but the service is what made us fans!! Thank you Chuck!

The presentation of the dishes were novel and attractive. However, the food itself was among the worst I've ever had . All of it was extremely salty. I had a pheasant dish that was so spicy hot that I couldn't tell what was in it. I had lambchops that were tasteless and so tough that the steak knife had difficulty sawing through the hunk of meat. It is the next day and I am still feeling sick from the food. The service and ambiance were excellent so I give it 2 stars rather than 1. read more

Came here for a big group dinner for my bachelor party - it was AWESOME. Forget the fact that we were in Breckenridge for skiing, this could be a fine dining hotspot in any major city. The service was impeccable, especially given we were 10 rowdy guys between 2 tables with short staff. They have papdum as the bread they bring out with raita, so good. Everything is prix fixe, I got the boar phyllo dough, cod with hollandaise, and cinnamon roll coffee cake. The boar was out of this world, so glad I got it. The cod was perfectly cooked and everything that accompanied it was delicious. My favorite thing of the night was what my brother ordered, the chorizo stuffed quail. Absolutely delicious. I hope I get to go back to Ember! read more

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Very unique concept in the heart of Breck village. The restaurant was exquisite and food was divine. The service was great and the people working there were kind! Food is beautifully presented with fresh ingredients. Surprised that the quantities were actually pretty large and we did not have room for trying their desserts. Next time! read more

Ember - New American Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

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What a fantastic food adventure. Ryan our server was absolutely amazing. Took his advice and got the Venison to start then the lamb rack. This place offers a $75 prix fixe menu. You order an app, entree, and dessert. Al a carte items available at the bar. This is an old converted house and the ambiance is fantastic. Really amazing fine dining "adventure" in Breck. Everything on the menu you most likely haven't heard of. Ask for Ryan who suggested some fine wines for our meal. He was fantastic. Cheers! read more

Ember - The Venison App is not to be missed. - New American Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

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Don't be fooled by other reviews like we were! I truly cannot describe how awful this meal was. Intricate plating does not make up for poorly thought out combinations, terrible finishes on the food (everything was massively overcooked), and an extremely high price point. Nothing about this meal was good. The textures, the flavors, the price was all insane. It became a ridiculous joke by the end of the meal because we couldn't believe what we were being served at that price point. I understand that this is a small town but charging $75 for a fixed menu at that quality is ridiculous. Not sure who the chef is but they deserve a full audit. read more

Ember - New American Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

I will admit that this is the only restaurant I have been to and sat in since the pandemic started. I was in Breckenridge with Eric R.'s family, and his uncle wanted to treat us to a nice meal. Both his uncle and I are the two least interested in eating at a restaurant right now, so we were able to secure the top floor private room of Ember, which has its own outside staircase entrance, and the doors were wide open to the outside. We had a party of 9, and in Colorado, 8 is the limit per table, so in the private room, we had three adults in 2 kids on the wall-side of one table and four adults on the other so we could face each other across the small room. Uncle and I sat at the heads of the tables next to the open doors, and our 8:15 PM reservations meant that at 9:00 PM as the restaurant closed, the tables down the staircase that were visible emptied soon after. We had great service in our space, and I felt quite comfortable considering it was a new experience for me during the pandemic. I started with a glass of champagne, and the rest of the adults got either the blueberry crush or pear-tini. We were given pappadums and raita for dipping sauce, and they were delightfully addictive. For apps, I started with the clam ramen in kabosu broth with conch rangoon, and Eric R. got the short rib bao. Both were excellent, as his beef was meltingly tender but crisp at the same time. My broth was delicious and the rangoon was piping hot. For entrees, I got the scallops with kosho polenta, yuzu pearls, and colorful cauliflower. Eric R. got the lamb osso bucco with kimchi, bok choy, and mochi dumplings. We enjoyed each other's dish. I shared a scallop with my mother-in-law who loves them, since she opted for the halibut. My nieces enjoyed lemonades, and one had fried chicken from the kid's menu (the other brought her own cheerios). We thought that was filling enough until the dessert menu came out. While the others opted for cakes and whatever, my brilliant niece and I perked up at the ice cream special of the day: chai! No joke, just hours earlier I had attended the Yelp Sweet 16 chai event from Houston, and my mind was on chai though I could not make it on vacay. I was SO glad I ordered the ice cream, as it was freakin' delicious. It seemed to have some cake and white chocolate on the bottom, and the flavors were so good together. Eric R. tasted all desserts and declared the ice cream to be the best. I ended the evening with a class of brut rose sparkling. I am glad the restaurant made us feel comfortable, arranging us in a way where we could be in the same room and away from other people. We were able to exit the restaurant with the outside stairs too, so I never walked through it. I definitely would recommend Ember for a special meal! read more

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The food was delicious! The way the chef plated the dishes was artwork! The service was impeccable. The server was very knowledgeable about every dish! The ambiance was super cool the fire theme was apparent through out the restaurant. Definitely reccomend. read more

I have had the privilege of living in this area and trying many very good restaurants from Modis to Hearthstone. However last night on a whim I walked into Ember with my partner for dinner without a reservation! You could sit in the main dining room with a prefixed 3 course or the bar for A La Carte which we chose the bar. Will was the bartender for the evening. He handed us menus as well as a full Gluten Free menu upon request. For a drink we went with the He-man which was perfectly balanced and delish. For all three choices, app, main course, and desert, we narrowed down to two choices and asked will to make the ultimate decision. He was spot on! The boar phyllo was amazing to start! Everything complimented one another and worked very well together. For our main, he chose the Buffalo Steak for us! Wow. That's really all I have to say. And lastly for dessert he chose the French Toast for us! We both work industry. We both love good food and great service. This spot was fantastic. 10/10 for us through and through. Will was a fantastic bartender and great company, the manager for the evening was funny, nice, and checked in on us, and the rest of the staff friendly. The food. Amazing! The price, very reasonable for what you get!! I would highly recommend read more

Ember - Bison Phyllo App! Yum - New American Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

!Warning to customers with life threatening tree nut allergies! At Ember on the Saturday before New Years Eve 2023, my family member was exposed to a tree nut allergen despite our advising our lovely waiter specifically about the details of the allergy and receiving assurances from the kitchen that the dish had no Walnuts, Pecans, Pistachio or Brazil nuts in it nor could it have been cross contaminated. We alerted Connor immediately after the symptoms of exposure began and removed ourselves from the dining area to administer an Epinephrine injector. One injector was not enough due to the amount of cross contamination in my family member's soup/soft shelled crab. Our entire party had to leave after just the appetizer to spend the rest of the evening with our family member in the Frisco hospital ER. It was an absolutely horrifying experience. It's been especially disturbing that a manager never came to our table during the 20 min from the first symptoms and the 2 episodes of removing ourselves from the small dining room to go outside to use the Epinephrine injectors. No one has called over the last 3 days to check on the status of our family member and I have not received a response to my contact email requesting to speak with a manager or the chef/owner. This is appalling as this tree nut cross contamination threatened my family member's life. read more

The food here is worldly fantastic. A must is the pheasant carnita's with a bit of spice and wonderful mouthfeel. Don't miss the lamb. Oh baby, this is how lamb should be, tender and juicy with a ton of flavor. This chef owned restaurant shows its true colors with an awesome menu and creativity that mirrors some of the best in New York or London. The staff knows their stuff too so you know what is on your plate. Don't leave Breck without dining here!! read more

QUITE THE DINNING EXPERIENCE. The restaurant is very cute inside and the service is impeccable. The food - WOW. I had the lamb tacos (a good experience of a lifetime), the wagyu NY strip, and the cinnamon roll. Everything that everyone had at the table was fantastic. It is a three course dinning experience so you pick a starter, an entree, and a dessert. They time everything perfectly as to when to bring out each course. My water was never empty ! (The drinks were a little strong) Definitely a MUST if you enjoy higher end running experiences. read more

Ember - Wagyu NY Strip - New American Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

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Charlie or Chuck was not very welcoming. The restaurant was nice, and the food was okay. But Charlie/Chuck was not polite with the simplest of questions. We actually found a hair in our food and didn't even complain about it because we knew how rude he was and we just didn't want to deal with it anymore. When I gave him a polite "constructive feedback" privately he just said "thanks bud". I wouldn't rate this restaurant based off of this servers service alone, but definitely something to think about. Hopefully they find better servers in the future! read more

Ember was good. There was an eclectic menu for its 3 course dinner that included something for everyone. The restaurant space was very attractive and the staff was friendly and patient and attentive. Definitely worth a visit when you're in Breck. read more

Ember - Just sitting down for what looks like an awesome dinner. - New American Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

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Great food and the best drinks we have ever had. Get the Sexy lady (spicey marg) Also very accommodating to kids and even made some custom drinks for us that are not on the menu. The 3 course meal set up was fun and they do have quesadillas for kids or they can do 2 courses for $35. read more

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This place is the most fusion place I've ever been to. In addition they also like to do the fancy dishes which add on another level of weird. More than half of the things on the plates were unrecognizable. They do a $10 fee for splitting a plate. Our server was nice. I got the scallops. The scallops were good. The coconut thing on it was also good. The ube sauce was good but sweet, so it tasted bad with the scallops. I also got the chocolate latte gluten free. The top half of the cake was good. The bottom half was kind of like toffee and tasted bad. The tapioca was not sweet and was bland. The sweet basil was actually good. read more