I finally got to try Embers out! I have been for cocktails, but never dinner in the dining room. There was about an hour and a half wait, but no biggie as we had a seat at the bar. My only complaint about the bar was the bartenders never asked us if we would like a bar menu for an appetizer or anything while we waited,....for an hour and a half! We finally got to the dining room and our server, Clay, was amazing! He recommended the natural filet which was incredible and cooked to perfection! The sides were ok. Good, but not out of the park. The begneits were tasty with a great raspberry sauce, I think the filet was worth the price, but the sides need a bit of work. But seriously, if you go, sit in Clay's section. Awesome service!!!! read more

great food. they will do any modifications needed to prepare food to your liking. service outstanding. look for specials on weekdays. Tuesdays half price wines. Thursday half price bar menu easy to park. moderate portions. without the specials prices would be a bit on High side. read more

Embers Restaurant - Lounge at Embers - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Atmosphere was very nice, service was excellent. The filet mignon all came out perfectly prepared, and the tuna was excellent. The special wine, cab and Chardonnay was as advertised, excellent. read more

Was in Cincinnati for our anniversary and wanted to try out a steakhouse that we hadn't been to. I came across Embers on Yelp and decided to check it out. We were not disappointed. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and most of all they know how to cook a steak. I had the New York strip and it was cooked perfectly. I also had a add on lobster tail which wasn't as sweet or tender as Morton's, but still very good. I didn't try any of the sushi but definitely will next time. Definitely a good place to go to impress a client, family, or a date. read more

This place is a nice up-scale dining area (valet parking available), but if you are on a budget, feel free to visit during the happy hour as they have a lot of great deals. I enjoyed the mini crabcakes for 4.50 and a couple of cheeseburger sliders for 1.50 ea. They also have half priced sushi and great drink specials. I haven't eaten dinner, but the cheeseburger sliders were really great and a definite bargain for what you get. read more

Embers Restaurant - Happy hour.. Sliders for $1.50 and Crab Cakes 4.50! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place made me feel very excluded. I came with a friend of mine just to get some sushi and as soon as we walked in we got dirty, judgemental looks and this was how our whole experience was. No we weren't dressed is extremely classy clothes but we still should have been treated the same. We were put in a weird corner table, were not given bread like every other table. Never were told the specials. Never even got my water filled and was here for about an hour. Very disappointed. read more

Embers is a go to place I love taking clients out to. Their staff is knowledgeable and professional. The food is always great. Can't say a bad thing about them. It's not 'super' expensive here but don't come looking to eat on a budget. That's not a dig but rather being upfront with you the reader. It's worth the money. read more

Great atmosphere on Wednesday's with half off sushi. Best part is sitting bar with wonderful bartenders and people from the community.

Travelled to town and tried this place. I reserve a high ragging for only those deserving such accolades. Embers earned it with food speed and services . I was here alone and was dotted upon with class. No wonder the parking lot was packed. read more

The good: The food The bad: HOLY CRAP THEY'RE SNOOTY - Ferris Bueller Maître D'!! The other bad: Who trusts valets? Seriously? read more

We made a reservation for two last night and our table was ready when we arrived at 6:45pm and asked if we could have 10-15 minutes to Have a drink at the bar. When we were ready we were seated promptly. My wife ordered another glass of wine, the bread was delivered promptly. We split a Salad. She ordered Grilled Sea bass and I ordered the 8 oz. Aged Filet. My wife said it was the best she had ever had. My Filet was cooked to perfection medium rare and very tender. Our waiter was outstanding and as it was my Birthday he gave a complimentary dessert. The sound level was very good. We highly recommend the Embers. read more

Dine in the bar, sushi, steaks, seafood all good. Soup changes seasonally, attentive staff. Great option for a suburban non-chain.

Had dinner at Embers last night and had the Dover Sole and my wife had Lobster and they were both substandard. Not cooked correctly and cold. Asked to see the GM and that person never showed up. Usually the food here and service is excellent but last night was not the same. I am not sure if it was the crew working for the holidays or what. VERY DISAPPOINTED read more

This place is perfect for my steak-loving husband and sushi-loving me! All of the suggestions from our very friendly server were excellent, especially the Green Goddess salad. The wine list and bar selection are great overall, although the beer list could have been a bit more interesting. It was an older crowd, which is fine by me... I don't mind feeling a little younger by comparison for a night. I wish we had saved room for the donuts! The only negative was a loud and somewhat intoxicated elderly couple near us who, by the sound of it, were negotiating plans for a rather hostile divorce. It was weird... who drops $100 for such an occasion? If you're going to make awful memories in a restaurant that will probably make you avoid said restaurant in the future, go to Chili's or something. read more

Embers is a very good restaurant and I could say is excellent. It has mantained it's quality over the years. The sushi and steaks are superb. The service and wine list is excellent. The environment is a little noisy but kind of average. One of my favorite places for a good meal deal of high quality read more

My wife and I were surprised to be able to walk in and be seated immediately on a Friday night as we were heading downtown for a show. They have a huge menu full of salad, steak, fish or sushi choices. Nice wine offerings by the glass or bottle. My wife loved her filet and my salmon was perfect. I recommend the mashed sweet potatoes and potatoes au gratin sides. Awesome meal, service and ambiance even though we were in a bit of a rush. I was impressed with how the staff worked as a team. We heard they have great weekday happy hour specials. Embers is on top of my list for future fine dining. read more

Me and my husband have driven past embers many times. Today we decided to stop by. Unfortunately, it was hot and we had our dog with us. So my husband tied the dog to a parking sign in front of the restaurant. A man in a suit was watching us. And when my husband first let the dog out, the man said "that's a good lookin dog." But at the same time we could feel like he was looking at us strangely. We then got our daughter out of the car, who was asleep. And I was carrying her in as the man stopped us at the door and asked my husband, "are you just gonna leave your dog tied up there." My husband said "yes I'm about to bring her some water." Then the man said condescendingly, "have you done this before." Which was a very strange question. Yeah, we actually do this all the time. It's a normal thing you do if it's too hot to leave your dog in the car. My husband replied, "are you the owner or something?" The man replied, "yes." And we just turned around and left, because this man was basically profiling us from the moment we parked. We just went to aroma instead and had a great meal with welcoming service. Definitely will never eat at Embers read more

What an awful experience. The food was sub par, the appetizers were tiny, and we spent 150$ only to leave and get a real dinner two hours later. The sushi was nasty and my fathers salmon was so unflavored. The dessert (banana panini) was okay but I can honestly say I will never return. I wish I could get a refund or something. We started with shrimp and asked for it grilled. We got six tiny pieces for a group of four, that were literally so flavorless I wanted to throw it away. We proceeded with sushi (rainbow), the arugula salad, and soup of the night. Ordered mushrooms on the side and I have to say that was my favorite part. Embers is overrated, if you're in Montgomery save your time and money and head to Cooper's hawk or a place that serves decent portions and actually delivers quality meals. read more

I wanted to take my husband out for a steak dinner for his birthday but not to the usual steakhouse (longhorn) so I got a recommendation from a co-worker to try embers , after checking it out on yelp I decided to give it a try . We ordered the spring rolls and crab cakes for an appetizer and the steak that has lobster and bacon on top , baked potato and brussel sprouts as sides . The food, atmosphere,and staff was great . The food is a bit pricey but we'll worth it for a special occasion . I will definitely be recommending Embers to everyone . Awesome place ! read more

Embers Restaurant - Crab cakes and spring rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Had a great dinner last night for our anniversary. The service was excellent and the food was great. The bourbon old fashion was a little different but very good. I had the ribs with barbecue sauce and my wife had the sole. The portions were very ample and flavorful. The wedge salad was one of the best I have had with lots of toppings and great blue cheese. For dessert we had the donuts stuffy with Oreo cookies which was kind of fun and tasted great. We had a great evening and hope to be back soon. read more

I've been here for dinner a few times and it was fine, so we decided to have a happy hour here in the bar with a group. Being that we expected 10-15 or so people, we called a month in advance and asked if they could reserve a table for us. We were told that they don't take reservations in the bar and they advised us to get there at 4 when they open to grab a table, fine. So we get there at 4:30 and enter the 1/2 full bar and see "reserved" signs on all the tables. What? So we ask the hostess who tells us we, "have to call ahead to reserve a table", when we tell her the message that we were told a month ago, she advised us to, "talk to the manager"...but never went to get him or point him out to us. Finally, when she realized we weren't going to leave, she yanked the reserved sign off of one of the tables for 6 and told us we could cram in there....wait, I thought that was "reserved". At this point, we're so confused and irritated with the attitude we're getting, that we take the booth. Honestly, we should have just left as it was obvious that they didn't want our business. Our server was icy to say the least and annoyed, as we were, that we were crammed into this tiny booth. As our group grew, we spilled out of the booth and into the way (duh). Finally, we asked if we could use the empty private dining room right next to our booth. They agreed, we moved, and all was well (or better). Needless to say, we won't be having another happy hour here, I can tolerate a lot, but this was too much. Not worth it. read more

Very expensive for pretty food that doesn't taste good. I took my girlfriend here for her birthday and the food was horrible. On the steak, all you could taste was char. Scallops tasted fishy. Gnocchi was horrible. Vegetables were over cooked. The only thing that was good was the wedge salad. I expected to take my girlfriend out for a good fancy dinner, and had to apologize profusely for the horrible food. $100 wasted read more

Came here for a dinner event for work, so take this review with a grain of salt knowing that I didn't have to pay for my meal! I am usually pretty picky about steak places, and this one was solid! The ambiance of the main dining room was mellow and swanky with dark lighting and simple decor, perfect for an intimate dinner. We were seated in one of the event rooms in the back which was just as nice, just with more lighting! For food, we got the rotisserie chicken rolls, some sort of bacon wrapped thing that I actually don't know what it was, and a margherita flatbread the appetizers were okay, but no real stand outs there. I also got the Caesar salad which was nice and fresh, but still not too exciting. The entree and dessert, however, really impressed me! I chose the NY strip steak medium rare which was cooked just how I like it and had an awesome salty crust on it. The mashed potatoes and roasted carrots it came with were also perfect with the meat. Also, that hunk of meat was huge!! I'm a pretty good eater, and I had some trouble finishing it! For dessert, I went with the creme brûlée. I have been disappointed by creme brûlées many a time, but this one certainly delivered. The custard was creamy and with a light vanilla flavor, and that crust was perfect- a nice thickness which made it both crisp and with a satisfying chew, and the char on it had the rich taste of a burnt marshmallow. I think that dessert was my favorite part of the meal! To top everything off, the staff here was all very friendly and attentive. Overall, really good meal, and I'll definitely keep embers in mind when I'm craving a steak dinner! read more

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Top notch food and service. Always enjoyable experience. Service and selection on menu are always delicious and timely.

Delicious upscale restaurant, wonderful and great wine selection. Staff was really pleasant, and every dish was prepared amazingly! We will definitely be returning! read more

We enjoyed our first dinner out since the stay at home was ordered. It was a birthday celebration for our daughter. The waiters, in fact all staff, wore masks and gloves. Our waiter, Joe, was wonderful. We had a party of 6 with 3 of us vegan. The vegan entree we wanted was not available, so the chef came out and talked with us. He engaged with us, telling us what fresh produce came in that day and listening to our ideas. He prepared the most beautiful, generous meal for us full of spring vegetables and quinoa. He really went above and beyond. (Three vegans going to a steakhouse is sometimes risky!) He also brought out a delicious appetizer made with watermelon and pistachios. The night was capped off by creme brûlée for our daughter and sorbet for the vegans! Everything was delicious and very thoughtful. read more

Some higher end restaurants are high end only because of the prices. This is NOT one of those places. Value means price compared to quality. Price is above average, but the food and service is outstanding and worth every penny. Large portions. Steaks were outstanding. Attentive, professional servers. Salads, apps, everything was top notch. One of our fellow diners, Dave B. was a little bitchy. He recently went gluten free. And, as is a requirement for gluten free people, the pre-dinner conversation was about his gluten-freeness. The servers rushed to the table with apps to pacify him, sans the gluten. Oh, I know you'll read this Dave. We had a fun night buddy. But I digress. Can't wait to go back. read more

I ate here using a Groupon, otherwise this place is much too expensive for my tastes The food - steak, sides, bread - was all 3 stars good. Good, but not great, and certainly not in line with the prices they charge here, and so I've deducted a point for excessive cost I think you will be just as happy with a steak from a Texas Roadhouse or a Longhorn and spend a lot less money to boot read more

Surprise, surprise, I had a Groupon! lol So off to Embers I went. They have some killer specials like Wednesday 1/2 price sushi and Thursday 1/2 all the WHOLE bar menu. I wanted to try a bunch of small plates so I went on a Thursday. I really like Embers but it is a higher price point so I usually save it for special occasions. I went in when they opened at 5 and it was already pretty crowded so I opted for a seat at the bar. The bartender was a little stand offish to me for the first 30 minutes I was there.The fact that I was wearing scrubs and using a Groupon made her act very uppity. But once I ordered quite a bit a food and mentioned the blog and suddenly she was a lot nicer. Even though she gave me a bad taste the management was just great. Two men in suits were making their way to all the patrons asking if everything was good and chatting. I like that! It shows they are really invested in a good experience for their customers. Since the bar menu was 1/2 off I loaded up with some things to sample and save, then a meal to eat. I started off with the Seared Diver Scallop. You only get one scallop for $10 but its worth it, especially when its 1/2 off. I could order three of these and make it my dinner. It was a perfectly pan seared scallop with a beet puree. The texture of the puree was spot on- smooth and velvety. Then they topped it with apple dices, goat cheese, fried prosciutto and hazelnuts. It was very balanced and super yummy. Seriously get this, you will not be disappointed. My second small plate was the steak tartar. I hate to knock it, because I think its me. I've had tartar of different meats about 5 times now, and I've yet to enjoy it. Which is odd because I love carpaccio. But I tasted it sans the bread, didn't like it, and didn't save the rest. Its just sooo bland. But the stuffed avocados!!!! Holy mother of jesus these things were awesome. Its a peeled avocado stuffed with crap, shrimp, masago, scallion, drizzled with a spicy cream sauce and teriyaki. Due to my low carb diet, I just ate the stuffing and a small amount of the avocado. It packed a little heat that balanced out the creaminess of everything else. And just when you thought i was to mushy, you'd get a bite of scallion or shrimp to pull the textures through. For dinner I got the Colorado filet and a side of caramelized Brussels sprouts. These were both excellent. Exactly what I would expect for the price. A great cut of meat cooked perfectly and some crunchy sweeter sprouts. imageimage I already had a huge doggy bag, but still had some money on my groupon left to spend so I got the Tempura Sea Bass sushi. Dummy me didn't look at the price and it ended up being an extra $17 for the roll. It was awesome, but I would probably only order it again on 1/2 price sushi night due to the price. Inside the roll was avocado, crab, and salmon. Then it was topped with Sea bass and teriyaki sauce. It was good! A lot of the same components of the stuffed avocados but completely different flavors. I love Embers, I've never been disappointed there. Its a wonderful, quality restaurant with good food for special occasions. read more

Embers is an upscale steakhouse (sushi too) located in a strip mall. I was a little shocked by the prices given the strip mall location and everything is a la carte (when you pay $40+ for a steak it should at least come with a salad or a potato/side). However, you do get excellent food and service here. Portions are on the small side, but every bite is delicious. We were not rushed in the slightest, we could have stayed all night and I am not sure they would have cared. Being rushed at a restaurant is one of my pet peeves, especially when you are about to drop $100 per person. Had dinner here for the first time this evening with a client, we were a party of 9. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals (8 steaks and 1 scallops entree). For appetizers, we shared the crab cakes and chicken spring rolls, both of which were delightful. For my entree, I had the Filet Mignon Oscar cooked to a perfect medium rare (ordered "medium" as instructed by my server). We also shared sides of duck fat fries (yum!), mashed and au gratin potatoes, and my favorite, the caramelized Brussels sprouts. For dessert, we shared the banana panini, Oreo donuts (O.M.G.), and chocolate mousse. I loved the donut (one is more than enough) but everyone else raved about the banana panini which unfortunately, I didn't try. Our server, Stan, was wonderful and made fantastic recommendations from the wine to the desserts. In fact his attention to detail was probably half the enjoyment. I would definitely come back for a special occasion or client meeting again (nice atmosphere for entertaining clients). read more

Don't waste your time on this place. Go to any of Jeff Ruby's establishments and you will get a better steak, cooked properly, and might have a few dollars left in your pocket. Everything about this place is mediocre at best. The sides should be stellar for what they charge, but I have had better sides at a chain restaurant. I guess it helps slightly that I had a Groupon so it cut the cost down a little, but keep in mind that as a "Grouponer" you are a second class citizen at Embers. I was told that the only available reservation for a Grouponer is 9:45 pm... yeah right. Will never eat here again. read more

Loved this spot. I came here with my friends who are regulars. We shared edamame, the green goddess salad, a few sushi rolls, strip steak, and the oreo donuts. As a NYC girl in Cincinnati, I was skeptical about the sushi - but it was excellent. All of our food was was delicious and the service was impeccable. We had some drinks in the bar before dinner - the bar area is very spacious and the tables in the restaurant are nicely spread out. I thought the prices were very reasonable. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Treated for my birthday, and a brothers belated birthday, to some of the best food I've had in a while. The atmosphere was wonderful. staff from the moment we arrived to the minute we left were great. Professional, personable and caring. I would recommend this restaurant highly. Thanks, Montgomery Road Cincinnati , Embers for a great evening. read more

For starters, I've had better service at Bob Evans! Went for Mother's Day. We were graciously seated without delay. No problem there. Then, it went downhill. The Mother's Day menu was very limited which was very disappointing. Ordered a filet. Seemed to be pan fried and the first bite tasted like a dirty sock. Firebirds Grill, where are you when I need you!? $37????? Hardly worth the money. My companion got the $28 piece of chicken--kind of a breast with a wing bone projecting from it. Very very average. The mashed potatoes seemed to be instant mashed potatoes disguised by garlic and butter. The companion had sauteed spinach which seemed like wilted spinach greased out with heavy butter. Our waitress ignored us and we sat with empty beverage glasses. Were we not dressed as well as they liked? Did we not drive the right car? Did I not resemble Audrey Hepburn like the lady at the next table, sunglasses and all? In any case, perhaps they save their best for their Indian Hill clientele. But this was a HUGE disappointment and I am sorry we paid $100 for two. read more

Embers is a solid choice for the Cincinnati suburbs. The service here is fantastic and I love how I'm treated every time I come. I've never been blown away by any of the food but I've never had anything bad either (and I'm convinced if I really didn't like something then with the fantastic service they'd make sure it was made right). This place makes me think of that ol' sweater that you're not going to put on for a night out on the town but you keep going back to for the warmth and familiarity. read more

Everything was amazing! The butter was probably my favorite things.. it was very different. Our waitress was amazing and the food was perfect. read more

Ate at Embers last night. Georgeous restaurant. We had sushi and steaks, and some side dishes. The food was all pretty good, but I don't think it was worth the price. The sushi rolls were good, but not worth $17. My friend's steak was not bad, but was overcooked. Next time we will go somewhere else. It's a good place for a drink, but overly priced. read more

Great restaurant. Bar area is always fun with 1/2 off specials on Thursdays. Bartenders do great job with special drink request.Shisito peppers are a tasty app along with stuffed avocado. Entree favs include sea bass, sushi rolls, duck fat fries and sliders. Steaks are also winners here at this trendy hot spot. Enjoy read more

Went to dinner with a party of 10 this past Saturday (1/3) for my fiance's birthday, we were immediately seated but at a table/booth only set up for 9. Since we weren't allowed to add a seat on the end and the chair side had two bigger guys we squeezed an additional person in the booth. Not ideal in any event but with the temperature outside an unseasonably high 62 the inside was a balmy 78, according to the thermostat by the front door. We requested the A/C be kicked up but no marked difference was ever noted. Anyways...the wait staff was very friendly and attentive - no complaints there. Our group actually joked as it seemed there were as many wait staff persons as there were customers. That said the drinks took a little longer than you would expect but that was nothing compared to how long we waited on the food, but to be fair we did have a large group. The food btw was good, no complaints from the group. As I mentioned earlier we were there for a birthday so we all received a complimentary Oreo donut (9 dollar value) which tasted delicious and was a nice touch by the server/manager. The less than ideal seating arrangement coupled with the tropical climate made it a generally uncomfortable experience. The food was good but bordering on overpriced all of which are my reasons for deducting 2 stars. For the price they charge I would expect better. Only reason I didn't give it 2 stars was because of how pleasant the staff/management was. read more

New Year's Eve dinner '14. The good and bad: Drinks: Grey Goose slightly dirty Martini's were "best ever", according to the wives. All drinks priced well for a big city restaurant. Rolls: good, came with whipped butter. Appetizer: Rock Tempura Shrimp, very bad - should never have left the kitchen; someone messed up! Tempura lost its crunch on the way to the table (aka, soggy), shrimp was curled up baby shrimp probably frozen right out of the Kroger sale bin, not hot, the dish was overall unappealing looking, the sauce/flavor was good. Salads: excellent! We ordered 3 types. All greens were fresh/cold/crispy, plenty of goodies (bacon, anchovies, etc) - I was told by the ladies the anchovies were fresh. Main Dishes: fish dishes good (extra thumbs up on the Sea Bass), sushi rolls were as good as we can find anywhere, all dishes looked beautiful, the only slight complaint was the fish portion sizes per price. Desert: had the chocolate cake - dry, very dry, may have sat around for awhile causing the bread to dry. Service: outstanding (you will go far, Zach); multiple well dressed and respectful waiters, servers and managers getting involved and in synch. Ambiance: excellent. Cleanliness: excellent. read more