My review is about a month late because I forgot about yelp & google wasn't working but this place is a must! My daughter's name is Ember & after a little running around kenwood mall we pull out & notice their sign. Had no clue what to expect, got there right at open, & were seated in the bar area because we were absolutely not dressed for the dining room. I'm grateful they found us a spot though! Maggie (I think that was her name. It's been a while) was wonderful! Took amazing care of us! Started with crab cakes that were so flavorful & on this really delicious corn succotash. Then the sushi was unexpected delicious. Ours had steak and we ate the whole thing. We also got some brussel sprouts & fries (since I wasn't sure how my kid would react to the Brussels). Get the brussel sprouts! Kiddo ate them over the fries & I was shook. I have to bring my chef partner up with me so he can try to recreate them. They were incredible! Maggie then surprised my daughter with their signature dessert of elevated fried Oreos because of her name. It was so kind & soo so good. I think it was a raspberry sauce on the plate that was next level. I live in Lexington just a lil while down the road & needless to say I have been telling everyone about our experience. We're already planning a trip back up there just for dinner. 100/10. Thank you Maggie for taking such amazing care of us! You were such a bright spot in our day! read more

Embers - The signature dessert. Fried Oreos, cookies and cream ice cream, a really good thin cookie, & an out of this world fruit sauce. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Alright food, great service is what I thought. The servers are super attentive and nice. We had Crystal who was amazing! I do love some bread and butter and theirs was nice to start off with. We got the crab cakes and sushi for an appetizer. The crab cakes were seared nicely although we did wish there was bit more crab in them, the gremolata under was delicious. The sushi was pretty good and did taste fresh. We got the NY strip and Filet as our entrees with mac and cheese and french fries for the sides. The filet was cooked perfectly and was juicy with every bite. The NY on the other hand was very tough and hard to chew. It was not tender and had no flavor. We were suprised by this. The fries with the aioli were great and the mac and cheese was perfectly creamy. Over all we wished a few of the dishes were better but thought they could be fixed. The staff was excellent! read more

Embers - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Good food, really good service. I enjoyed my Vietnamese lemongrass ribs, while being a little disappointed by the Brussel sprouts, which were limp and soggy. Everyone glowed the most about dessert in particular. The raspberry sorbet and vanilla ice cream I got were complemented by a cute cursive E-shaped cookie. Artie loved his Baileys and Oreo-filled doughnuts, of course. read more

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probably the best sushi I've ever had!! the crabcakes were amazing as well, and I was very surprised that there were two! our server was amazing. She was so kind and knowledgeable and she went over the whole menu with us - as it was our first time dining here. we'll definitely be back :) read more

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Second time at Embers. This round we did it more casually and came during happy hour and sat at a bar high top. I actually liked it better this way. We had decent bottle of wine, sushi appetizer and some wings. My wife enjoyed her hamburger. If you're not looking for a formal sit down but want to go to Embers, try the bar area. read more

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Monday night dinner with friends. Service was amazing, filet perfect. Wide variety of choices. I will be back

Food was ok. Service was great! Felt like a chain. Noisy sports bar feel for a Thursday night.

This place is definitely worth a visit. It was rather busy and I see why! Sat at the bar before my pharm rep dinner and had an old fashion-it was delicious. Also had sea bass sushi. Wow! Highly recommend trying it. The ambiance is pretty soothing- lots of neutral earthy tones throughout the restaurant. The Caesar salad was great, steak was cooked just right! I was a bit disappointed in the dessert (chocolate cake). It wasn't spectacular but still ok. The waiting staff was excellent and very attentive and friendly. I would definitely be back! read more

Sushi with the boss tonight. They recommend this place for great sushi. We ordered five of their specialty rolls. And I also got a seaweed salad. The atmosphere and service were good. It was restaurant week so we were expecting it to be super busy, but it wasn't bad. As for the sushi, it was ok. I personally wasn't impressed. They try to do too much with trying to make the rolls creative, which meant the sushi rolls would crumble and fall apart. The sea bass roll was my favorite. If you want my honest option, I wouldn't come back here for their sushi. I bet they have better things on the menu. read more

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My friend brought me here for my birthday and we loved it. As others have said, it's surprising to find such fine dining in what is basically a strip mall. Max was our waiter, and he was wonderful...I loved his British accent. Since it was restaurant week we opted for the special menu. My friend had a Caesar salad, chicken and Creme Brulee. I had lobster bisque, salmon, and creme brulee. The bisque didn't have any lobster in it (which was disappointing) but had tons of flavor. My salmon was perfect in every way. Creme brulee was served cold (a surprise) but had a really good flavor. Wine list was great, as was the house Pinot Grigio. Restaurant week was price was very reasonable for what we had. Now I want to go back and try their happy hour! read more

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Good as always, a neighborhood hangout, the bar area. The main restaurant was full but I never feel like dressing up so the bar's great, same menu plus a bar menu. We had Asian ribs, their green goddess salad, I got a half order of everything, so kind of a pick 2, and also we got a wedge salad, full of goodies!! Scallops,burger, everything was very good. I might suggest some live music on Friday, Saturday nights, it would be fun. Great service always and smiling faces,, they're glad to have you. Would go back anytime. I didn't realize you can make a reservation at the bar too, besides walk ins. read more

We came here for Valentine's Day dinner, and felt like it was pretty good. We started with the Kobe roll, which was a decent sushi roll if not small. Our table was the only one to never get bread of all the tables around us, but whatever. We were at a table in the corner of the room, which was crowded and loud. For a date, we were somewhat far apart in our seating. The food was pretty good, but nothing crazy. I'm glad we tried it, but I'm not sure I'd return. read more

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Went Saturday night with 6 people Fish was cold when brought to the table Forgot the fries with hamburger Over 1.25 hours between ordering and food coming out Not likely to return Had to recook fish and that was another 1/2 hour We have gone several times before Something is badly wrong there It has had a dramatic fall from quality and management read more

Food was delicious, server did a great job & we'll be back! Nice ambiance. Since it was our anniversary, they gave us a nice dessert. read more

we had a reservation for saturday night and had to wait about 5 minutes. we were then sat and had awesome service all night! we got started with some complimentary bread and butter that was delicious! for my main i had the embers filet oscar with brussel sprouts instead of asparagus. i was very happy with the cook of my steak (medium rare) and very disappointed in the amount of crab i received. for 14 extra dollars, it was not even a claw of crab meat... the brussel sprouts were really good and i would highly recommend! i also got a side of mashed potatoes that were tasty but over priced. for dessert i ended with the oreo stuffed donuts. these are such a nostalgic treat to me and i personally loved them!! overall, our meal was about $80/person for 2 which i feel is a little bit high for the quality of food we received. however, the awesome service, ambiance, and waitress bumped up our overall ranking! rankings: bread 9/10 filet 9/10 crab 7/10 brussel sprouts 10/10 mashed potatoes 9/10 roasted amish chicken breast (husbands ranking) 7/10 oreo stuffed donuts 9/10 classic creme brulee 6/10 read more

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Great spot. Scallops were good, salads and sides were great. The steaks others got looked very good. Waitress was awesome. Handled the 14 of us great! Although I was missing my 4th scallop. Was hoping to sign the receipt but never got the chance read more

We've been here before for New Year's Eve and the service and food was fabulous. So it was my birthday so the wife brought me back. I had the filet Oscar and my wife had the 1/2 chicken and we had the brussel sprouts. The service was top notch , food was good and they spaced out the tables where you didn't feel like you were sitting on top of each other. I didn't take pictures of the food as there were pictures already. read more

The go to spot for special occasions in our family. There's something for everyone on the menu, even kids if you pick off the side dishes (Mac n cheese, risotto). First, the ambiance is relaxing. You can dress up and feel like you fit right in or go business casual and blend right in. The staff is warm and friendly. It's fun to have conversations with your server. The specials are nice twists on their menu items and if you can't decide on a staple menu item, the specials give you a fun option. I love that they have sushi. The Kobe steak roll is heavenly. They also serve sashimi if you're wanting just the fish and no bells and whistles. All fresh and portioned well. There are the steaks which are cooked perfectly. Normally I wouldn't recommend the additional sauces to add on top of your steak but they do a great job making it decadent while still letting your steak shine. You'll need to order some sides if you're getting a steak since it doesn't come with much except a few spears of asparagus. Prices are what you'd expect for a nice sit down meal. They have a bar area if you want to go casual or just enjoy a meal solo without all the formalities of sit down dining. Save room for dessert. The donuts are made fresh and it gets me every time. read more

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We met friends for dinner. We were surprised how few guests were there. The waiter told us when high school football is in season Fridays are often light. Great to know! The food was excellent and the ambiance is always great. I ordered the pork chop--double bone-in and enough for a meal. As a side I ordered the sauteed mushrooms. My wife ordered the sea bass and she thought it was outstanding. One small touch I love is Embers serves their whiskey with an ice ball if you want it on the rocks. It is the way I drink it at home. The bottom line is Embers is a wonderful choice for a great evening out with friends or someone special. read more

Steak, Seafood and Sushi call me up. This place has a classic feel while keeping some diversity in their menu. This is definitely a place for a nice date night, anniversary dinner, or celebrating as a family. We made a reservation and were immediately shown to our table. We found the staff to be helpful and they gave great suggestions. They were very accommodating even splitting the Iceberg Wedge for us. Food came out relatively quick and hot. Tips to make your visit a success: 1) Don't miss the Bar. The bar can be your friend. Don't have a reservation, go to the bar. There for happy hour, go to the bar. The bar has a different menu too but it's not to be missed. 2) Get some sushi. Now i know you're thinking sushi at a steakhouse but definitely try it. They have a nice selection of sushi and is even a great for sushi beginners. We got the Crunchy Spicy Redux which is something you don't at sushi places. Embers is a nice spot for the whole family and you will have an enjoyable time. read more

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Shannon is the best waiter, time and time again. But we forgot how good Embers wedge salad, Kobe sushi rolls and sliders were. And I almost forgot, the amazing Oreo donuts. Delicious!! We really enjoyed ourselves tonight. read more

Great service - great food. Had drinks and light fare at the bar. Fantastic sushi; had the daily special and it was fantastic. Friend had a burger and all the fixings. Enough for 2! Our waiter was Shannon, and he couldn't have been any more attentive. Super accommodating and so pleasant. Had a wonderful evening - highly recommend! read more

Really surprised! We use to go to Embers often. Went last week. Service was bad. Waited over 25 minutes for drinks, appetizers were good, steaks were suppose to be medium rare. They came out nearly well done. $270 check and will never go back. We were going to go to Son of Butcher where food and service is amazing. Thought we'd try something different. wanted something different. Unfortunate! read more

We made reservations on Open Table but decided to eat at the bar so that we could dine earlier. The bartenders were very attentive. We actually dined there when the Cincinnati Bearcats won last Saturday. That was pretty cool to be in the city when that happened. They had a nice wine selection. I had The Prisoner Cabernet and it paired well with my steak. I have to say both our steaks were cooked perfectly but that cowboy was AMAZING!!! It was much more flavorful than mine but that had a lot to do with the cut and blue cheese crust... YUM! We were pleased with everything. My friend wants to go back next weekend just for that cowboy steak . It's a little pricey but we don't mind paying for great food. We had great conversation about the game with those that were around us so it made it an even better experience. Bottom line: get the cowboy steak. I told our waitress to please hug the cook for me... that's how good it was! I highly recommend this place. Side note: We didn't really see anything that appealed to us on the dessert menu but everything look amazing coming out of the kitchen. A warm dessert would've been perfect since it was so cold outside. read more

Embers - Prime Cowboy Bone in Ribeye 22 oz. with Blue cheese crust - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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We went to Embers for our anniversary! It was amazing. From the time we got there til us leaving. Everyone was friendly, the hostess had flowers from her mom's garden on our table for our anniversary. It was the sweetest gesture! Our waitress was friendly the food was amazing as always. We have been plenty times before but this time was truly special! Thank you! read more

I just have something very simple to say. Go for the bar menu if you're looking for nice but still casual at the same time. Vietnamese ribs & smoked wings, two things you need to order if you are in the bar area. Slaps so hard. Not really my favorite place to get a steak but it's been so long since I've had one from Embers. You won't regret it once you're drooling over their duck fat fries. read more

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Good service and ambience. Compared to other restaurants at this level, though delicious, portions were small for the price.

Service is always excellent, warm inviting atmosphere cozy bar area perfect for a date night dinner!

Wife and I just went here on a date and it was incredible! Our server Margaret was very attentive and helpful. The food was just so damn good! We both got steak(I got 22oz bone in ribeye and my wife got the NY strip) and we are in agreement that they have some of the best steaks either of us has ever tried! Sides (broccoli and asparagus) were cooked perfectly. Top of the line old fashioned as well! Will definitely be back! read more

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We had a fun time trying this restaurant for the first time. We started with the rotisserie chicken spring rolls which were okay, I recommend skipping these (you can do better at a Chinese restaurant). Next dish was the Green Goddess salad, it was really good and I highly recommend! The dressing was so good I was tempted to drink it! I ordered the Diver Scallops, I enjoyed the scallops but did not like how they were served with so much sauce. My husband ordered the bone in ribeye which was delicious and perfectly cooked. Get the ribeye! I also recommend the Boursin potatoes au gratin, these are delicious and a perfect side with the ribeye. Lastly I ordered the banana panini. It is a perfect size to share. I thought it was like banana French Toast was good but probably would not order again. My hubby ordered the Honey Bourbon Chocolate cake, I thought it was okay but a little dry. The service was excellent and all of our courses were very well timed. The staff did a wonderful job!!! Thank you Embers for a very enjoyable evening! read more

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Restaurant has a wonderful classic feel, very warm, particularly in the bar area. Service was very good. Restaurant was busy on a Friday night and we still had food and drinks a short amount of time. I had the sushi, Kobe beef roll and spider roll. They were mot great. Very big but not like you would get at a sushi restaurant. Dry and flavorless. I would not come here the for sushi. The ribs however were delicious. My guess is everything on the menu is good except the sushi. I would certainly recommend this restaurant but if you are going for sushi I would look elsewhere. read more

We had a reservation for Valentine's Day evening. We were sat right away. We had the Ocean Roll as an appetizer, was far and away the best thing we had but it was not well rolled and crumbled. Bread was warm and good. Cocktails were good. However our entrees were a major disappointment. We waited over 30 minutes after finishing our appetizer, once served both entrees were overcooked as well as our side of Brussel sprouts. I had the pan seared filet and my husband had the New York strip. Several tables around us sent back food to the kitchen, but that's just not our style. Service was good, but for the price we were extremely disappointed. This was our first visit, for the money I'd rather give my money to other establishments in the area. Only giving it two stars due to the service. read more

I have been here a few times. I desperately want to love it as it is much closer to my house than other restaurants in this category, but I've had mediocre service and average food each time. Most recently I was here on a Monday night. It was very crowded, mainly with older people. The service was slow which is the norm in summer 2021 so not a huge negative, but it just felt very busy the whole time. The decor is very common, nothing special. Our food was all pretty good. I had fish special and it was a highlight, but everything else was unmemorable. You certainly could do worse. There is nothing blatantly wrong with Embers, it just lacks differentiation. For a similar price I prefer Coopers Hawk with a younger crowd and more interesting menu down the road. read more

Things I ordered: Ocean roll: 7.1/10 - Well balanced Sea bass tempura: 6.8/10 - pretty good Eel nigiri: 5/10 - very average for eel nigiri Dover sole: 7.7/10 - nice and light New York strip au poivre: 7.8/10 - Good sauce, great onion strings, slightly over cooked for medium rare Creamed spinach: 5/10 - not much flavor Au Gratin: 6/10 - not much flavor Oreo donut: 8.2/10 - stand out Verdict: Overall enjoyed the meal however some of the items did not impress for the price and expectations of a steak house. read more

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This place was amazing!!!! It was my husband and I first time visiting this place and I truly wouldn't mind returning. We came here to celebrate my 35th birthday!!! The staff was lovely and so professional. The food was PERFECT. We both got ordered steak along with a side of mash potatoes and asparagus. Our appetizer was even amazing. Thanks guys for making my 35th birthday special. read more

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FOOD IS AMAZING. Everything you would expect with fine dining. Service was very good recommending the best wines and dines. The whole vibe of the place is very professional and all of the food I got was delicious. I would recommend the Dover Sole. read more

Omg!! If I could give this place 12 stars I would!! This was THE BEST STEAK AND SUSHI I have ever had!! The whole atmosphere was literally amazing!! The survive was superb!! Highly recommend! It is expensive but totally worth it I swear!! Drinks are amazing to! Go here!! read more

Embers - Steak, mash potatoes, Brussel sprouts - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Shanon provided exceptional service. My husband had the traditional TG meal. I had steak. Food was delicious and prepared correctly. Nice wine selections. Lovely atmosphere. Thanks Shannon for working on TG and thanks Embers for being open. With so little family here, you make the holiday feel as we were with family. read more

Embers is a good experience if you're looking for something a little fancier than their neighbor Cooper Hawk, and not quite as top-shelf as one of the Ruby's steak houses. Embers has great options for Steaks, Seafood and other Entrees. What makes Embers unique is the Sushi options. It's nice to mix the great Sushi options in with premier steak and seafood options. The ambiance is very good. The value is what you would expect and the service is always good. read more

We love Embers - our go-to in our area. I like the seafood options and even the sushi rolls are fresh and tasty!