We've been coming to Emburs for years. Very nice restaurant but not for parties larger than 6 if you want to get seated on a weekend. Nice bar area has seating for dinner as well. Bar is solely for sitting, no room to stand. The restaurant can get quite loud due to the way it's built if it's busy, so don't plan to come if you want an intimate experience. Service is always top notch and the servers help each other, which every restaurant should do. This night I ordered the arroz-chaufa with calamari and shrimp with Peruvian vegetables. This dish hits it on all fronts, full of wonderful flavors imparted by the seafood and the combo of the Peruvian veggies. They are perfect and I usually get another side; bean sprouts, peppers and onions and Napa cabbage. The rice is also well cooked and a good quality. The dish came out hot as usual. The black beans are better than you would get at a Mexican restaurant. A nice add on. They have special oils on request. We tried the herb and garlic one, delicious. Brandon out server recommended if you don't want a spicy kick, which the other oil has. Great place and we'll be back for sure! read more

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Amazing, fresh food. Wonderful and knowledgable staff. Great wine menu. Loved it and will be back.

Update: the daughter finally called me (after I left repeated messages) 2 months later and said we are not going to take care of this issue since so much time has passed (yes, I have been trying to get in touch and clearly you have been avoiding returning my phone calls). The way this was handled was so disappointing. At the very least, they could've given me a gift card for the dbl charged amount. At any rate, my husband and I can't bring ourselves to patronize them again. Over the past year, there have been 6 or 7 times when a family member or friend suggested Embur, and we explain our issue and that we no longer eat there. This is the only restaurant I've ever had such poor customer service and there are plenty of other restaurants in Greensboro that at least pretend to care about their customers and would do the right thing in a situation like this. read more

If you love Peruvian Food? This is the place... Period!!! You will get the best service from the staff and owners. Great environment and good parking lot Tonight we ordered the Chef's Special. Mmmm DELICIOUS!!! The fish was very fresh and perfectly cooked with an incredible flavor. We love Embur, they always offer high end dishes, with excellent presentation and very very tasty!!! 100% Recommended!!! read more

Embur - Chef's Special... Incredible good!!! - Desserts Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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I LOVE THIS PLACE! One thing of note is that it is very loud. The sound echos so it can be hard to hear the people you are with. Otherwise all of the food I have had has been sensational. I cannot go without getting the Ceviche. The Steak is another really good option. There is something for everyone. Service is good. read more

I have visited Embur a few times now and I do not plan on going back. Recently I visited twice hoping to order their pizzas and both times I was told they were not serving pizza. Each time I was disappointed and especially the last time when we were sat immediately, then had to wait a while for the waiter to drop off the menus and get out drink order, took a long time to come back with our drinks and then decided to tell us that they weren't serving pizza. We then had to change our dinner choice which was a but frustrating, especially since we had already waited for so long. We ordered the empanadas which are good. They are oven baked and not fried which I like. Ironically the food came out almost immediately after ordering with the exception of the empanadas that should have been an appetizer which we then had to ask for again. For the meal I ordered the 1/4 chicken with black beans and rice. I will say their pollo a la brasa is very good. It's flavorful, moist and well cooked. It seems that their chicken is the only dish with great flavor that I have had. The beans are bland, their sauces (even their hot sauce) are not very flavorful and the arroz chaufa da vegetables needed way more seasoning. I was hoping I had caught them on an off night, however the slow service and lackluster food seem to be the norm. read more

Embur - 1/4 Chicken with black beans and rice - Desserts Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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Awesome staff. Quality menu selection. Great service. Amazing food quality. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and was able to make recommendations based on our conversation. read more

Overall, my first trip to Embur did not disappoint. I went with a group of friends, and we started out with some appetizers, including the yuquitas a la huancaína. If you stop by Embur, I will always recommend the yuquitas for your visit. Who can go wrong with yucas on any day? I was pleasantly satisfied with my grilled salmon. The combo of the spices and the medium finish brought out a mix of savory flavor that I was looking for tonight. The house rice was the perfect complement for me since I was looking for a filling dinner meal. Paired with some drinks tonight, they had plenty of wine, beer, and cocktail options, but mezcal has my heart. I had to pick out the spicy Paloma, which layered nicely with the tart flavor of grapefruit with the smokiness of mezcal. Then, I finished the meal off with a caipirinha to get a bit more of the sweetness. My friend's pizza was looking fantastic next to me, so I plan to return and try a pizza the next time. read more

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I went here for valentines date night and it was so good. I hate to have to admit me and my date were definitely "those people" who walked in 60 seconds till closing and I must say they treated us so kindly! Our waiter was so patient and did not make us feel like we were in a rush at all. The host told us to grab any table and immediately rushed over to switch the table cloth because ofc at the end of the day is wasn't the most clean. Our waiter approached shortly after, very kind and willing to assist us in under Peruvian flavors and the nights specials, they didn't have bread to serve which was disappointing but.. we walked in @8:59. For appetizers we had Crochets? I think. It was an amazing cheesy risotto type ball with an amazing filling and it was so crispy outside. I also had 2 margaritas which had me feeling amazing. my date had a beer and indulged in my 2nd margarita, his pleasure. My first time having fried Yuka and I want it everyday!! Everything was amazing. Thank you guys for making us feel so welcomed at the last moment on Valentine's Day read more

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Absolutely delicious!!! The food was a 5+. The Service was a 5+. The owner came out and took a pic for me. The ambiance was a 5+. I am such a fan. This is one of my new regular spots for lunch and/or dinner. The best lemon drop I've had in a while, I had 1, my friend had 3! The server was excellent and super nice and it didn't hurt that he was also beautiful! read more

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My husband took me here for date night on a Thursday afternoon as he thought it seemed like a great new restaurant for us to try. We were both blown away at how good the food was here!! It is a small restaurant kind of tucked away in a corner off friendly with casual but romantic vibes. Our server was kind and patient with us, informing us of the evening specials and giving us her personal recommendations, which is always nice. She clarified any questions we had about the menu and gave us time to decide what we wanted while still refilling our drinks and bringing our appetizer! The chicken yuca croquettes were absolutely divine, unlike anything I have ever tasted! They not only tasted great but were perfect size to ease your hunger before the main course without overfilling you. My husband had the skirt steak which was market price (the waitress was open and upfront with us about the cost so we weren't surprised when the bill came) that was cooked to perfection!! It had great seasoning without being salty and was a larger portion. I had the grilled salmon that was crispy and also very flavorful! Our experience and food were amazing overall and we will definitely be returning here! read more

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Embur was a nice change of pace in the growing bustling restaurants that are trying to have a favorable grip on the people of greensboro. I definitely have to say, my first time here at embur was also my birthday. My experience was exquisite as the food, drinks and atmosphere that Embur provides. The portions were adequate and plenty, while the choices were local ingredients prepared skillfully for their service. Embur is definitely a place that will knock out expectations and the food is a showstopper. read more

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Our first time at Embur. We normally go to Viva Chicken for Peruvian food. The place smelled great upon arrival. They had a full service bar and the place was nice and clean. I ordered a chicken stir fry with vegetables and my husband ordered a half chicken with salad and fries. His was juicy and fall off the bone good. Mine was on the too salty side. We were told the head chef was out of town and apologized. I ordered what my husband ordered and it was delicious! I had a side of black beans and rice. Perfect! read more

Embur - 1/2 dark chicken with salad and fries. - Desserts Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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Food is outstanding. Most of all it is authentic. The dishes offered reflect traditional flavors, ingredients and cooking techniques of Peeu. The ingredients are of quality and contribute to the overall taste. The presentation of the food is awesome. We all eat with our eyes first and the presentation shows they care about our experience. Peruvian cuisine is bold with the spices and herbs and Embur doesn't disappoint. read more

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Started off with a beef empenada and the super yummy flavorful salsa it came with. I ordered the tallarin saltado de pollo and I could barely hold off on eating it, I had to share some pictures of the dish because it's my favorite Peruvian dish but there weren't any pictures on their Yelp. Admittedly, I won't be able to take a picture of it next time either, it was splendid. Packed with flavor, fresh, super super good. Highly recommend 10/10 read more

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Tried this spot for lunch today. I had the vegetarian sandwich. It was delicious. The pita bread is made in house and is definitely the best I've ever had. They have great service and it's a really nice atmosphere. I will definitely be back and I'm excited to try a few more menu items. read more

This was a great spot to visit! My friend and I visited for lunch and the food was so fresh and delicious and the servers were really friendly and welcoming. Would recommend! read more

Good service and delicious empanadas. The best I have ever had! The ambiance of the restaurant and decor is a vibe as well. read more

Embur - Beef empanadas and espresso martinis - Desserts Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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Lunch at Embur including being talked into getting desert!! All the deserts at Embur are made in house. You have to try the tiramisu! Service is always great even during the busy lunch rush. read more

Embur - Homemade tiramisu!! - Desserts Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Opted to dine here based on their GF selections & attention to those with food allergies. Had the barramundi which was excellent!

3 diners. 1/4 chicken w/house rice. Filet w/rice peppers & onions. Chicken Pizza. Side of house rice. Green sauce fabulous. Most Delicious. Best filet. Best pizza. Outstanding‼ Wine. Beer. Desserts; Cookie. Tiramisu. Flan. Our server was just GREAT. Very Attentive. WE MUST RETURN SOON‼ (It's loud inside when busy, hard to have conversation. But there's no fix for this) We don't care. We'll come back anyway. read more

Honestly... if all this place ever did was serve me their garlic oil and a bunch of fresh bread... and keep the drinks coming, I would be a very happy man. The garlic oil is incredibly flavorful, and goes amazing on everything. Bread, fries, veggies... whatever. It is the chef's kiss. That said, most people go here for more than just bread and oil. My wife and I went here for my birthday lunch, and generally enjoyed our experience, though the service was just... well, let's call it friendly but bad. We waited a long time for most things, whether that be getting our order taken, a drink refill, or getting the check... we spent more time waiting here than we did eating. The food was very good. We each started off with an empanada which was decidedly superb. For lunch, I had their grilled veggie sandwich, but had them add some of their Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Excellent decision for those not caring whether a sandwich is vegetarian. It was served with steak fries, all of which i promptly garlic oiled up. My wife had a pizza, which was fairly good, but not as impressive as my sandwich all told. In the end, I would say this is a very nice restaurant. Excellent atmosphere, fresh ingredients, passionate chefs. In my experience at least, the service did not quite match that, but I would still return for more without a doubt. read more

Embur - Delicious pizza! - Desserts Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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quality food every time! great for the whole family. We've been going for a few years now.

My husband and I made our fourth trip to Embur because the food is so delicious. Tonight we had the Skirt Steak. It's the one that is $28 on the menu but when they brought us our check, we were each charged $40!! No prior mention by our waiter, on the menu or on any signs that they were now raising the price on us... on you!! The table next to us still had their menus and I asked them to confirm the price on the menu and to see if there was a disclaimer. There was not.. it was $28! The couple said that the last time they were there they were charged $38 for the skirt steak and were also not told ahead of time. They were back for something else. As I said, the food really is wonderful!! When I asked the waiter why the increase, he said he was supposed to let me know it's now "market price", but he forgot. He said what do you want me to do?? I said get me your manager. The manager came over, gave a quick apology and asked if he could just remove our appetizer. I told him I would like to receive the price in the menu. He said he wasn't sure he could do that. He did come back though with the up charge removed. Look, I have no problem paying for good food and would probably have paid the $40 for the steak because it's quite delicious. But... I don't appreciate being cheated. I don't appreciate them passing out a menu night after night and just raising the price with no mention in the hopes that no one will notice. Also, on this visit we tried to order the beef empanadas. For the fourth time, we were told they only have chicken. If you aren't ever going to carry them, then pull them from your menu. Sadly, we won't be back to Embur. As much as we loved our dinners there, I can't help but feel there is just something not right in what they are charging people. If you want to change your price and can't afford new menus, just attach a note to the menu, put a paper on the table or for goodness sake just tape over the price. Be honest. read more

Embur - Shirt steak - Desserts Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Ok this has fast become our top go-to restaurant in Greensboro. Start with the shrimp of chicken Yuca Croquettes and the Fornarina flat bread with herbed oil. For lunch or dinner we always choose the Areoz Chaufa, which is like a Peruvian stir-fry. You pick your protein-I always choose steak, but hubby has had chicken and salmon and give all high marks. The restaurant is small so depending on time of day you may wait a bit, but it's worth it. Highly recommend you try this gem of a restaurant! read more

Food is ALWAYS ON POINT! The beef Arroz Chaufa is literally a STAPLE. I get it every time. Everything on the menu is divine, the drinks are mixed welllll. Great service! A lot of people don't seem to know about this gem so I love bring people here for a new experience. Beef Chaufa read more

Embur - Beef Arroz Chaufa - Desserts Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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Nice! Just rolled in from the West Coast for a work trip and heard that this was a good place for dinner. We both had beef empanadas, They we're a tad dry but tasty. We were told that the chimichurri was incredible here and this is true. It is amazing! My buddy had the Lomo Saltado pizza, which is an occasional dish. I decided to go for the Churrasco skirt steak which was awesome. Both dishes were excellent. Great food and the servers were awesome. read more

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Good service, good pizza. We split the pollo picante with some fries and a chicken empanada. All three were great. Higher class of pizza compared to the main fast food options for sure. Food came out pretty quick as well. read more

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I went here for a late birthday dinner with my dad. Since pops was paying, I chose a place that was a little bit out of my own price range- thanks dad! The space is fairly small, they do have a covered outdoor seating area but it wouldn't really be large enough for a big group. We started with drinks- the wine menu was quite impressive, but we were feeling cocktails so we opted for those. Unfortunately they were out of Pisco, a Peruvian brandy that makes their cocktails unique. Instead my dad had a Paloma (which he claimed was average), I had the Aperol Spritz (which was a little sweet, but delicious) and my husband got an Inca Kola soda, which he said was also good. This place is Peruvian/Italian fusion but we wanted to try the Peruvian dishes so we ordered the Barramundi, but they were out of it. We settled on the Ceviche and the Lomo Saltado. Both were very good- especially the steak in the Saltado. The portions were adequate but I was expecting them to be bigger, based on the prices. My husband is a vegetarian so he ordered the Arroz Chaufa, which he said was delicious. Over all, the food and service were good, if not a bit overpriced, but we were disappointed that they were out of so many things. I would definitely eat here again, but maybe order something a little cheaper. read more

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We were there with big group;16 people. This is our first time to this restaurant. We already made reservation few days before. So they should have known and prepared for that. Food take like an hour feel like forever to the table, while it's not that busy when we're there at that particular time. And our orders were simple. I don't understand why took it that long. It's a little pricey for what you get...took forever for your just water to refilled. And the waiter not so friendly. He just like to finish the order quickly then go. Unfortunately it's not that same speed for the food to make it to the table. Overall it was not a pleasant experience for us. Not sure if we wanna come back...at least we've tried. read more

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I absolutely love the food here - when it's done right. I often go to this restaurant to pick up group lunch orders from work and I ALWAYS get the chicken chaufa, NO BEAN SPROUTS. The last two trips however, and the reason for 2 stars, the owner/chef just can't seem to keep the bean sprouts out of my food. I called the Mgr Jeff on July 12th (1st pic below) and he said the chef said he didn't put any sprouts in it and stood his ground on it. Jeff said he'd give me a side or appetizer free next time I come in to make things right. I mentioned that in today's visit (7/28/21) and the owner said he will give me the side when Jeff comes in at 4:30. IT'S LUNCH TIME! I placed the four orders I was picking up. When I arrived I showed the hostess the 1st picture and she agreed- those are bean sprouts. She even said the owner said he didn't put any in there (which tells me he remembers the 1st situation) and I told her to show him the picture (it's not like I can't see him in the kitchen). She went around the corner and came back and just stood there. I waited, then asked if he is coming and she shook her head no. Then said he said he's busy. There was one other person in the restaurant and one being seated outside. An owner should respect their customers and own up to their mistakes. read more

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Love this restaurant! Pizza and Peruvian food!?!? What better combo. The bread with oil as an appetizer is really yummy. Their pizzas were really tasty and classic. Lomo Saltado was also good. Spicy marg was way too spicy but the tropical mojito was delicious read more

Embur - Four seasons pizza - Desserts Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

We are always on the lookout for peruvian/Latin fusion spots and Embur is definitely among some of the best we've tried. As a table, we ordered yuquitas a la huancaina as an appetizer which was solid--we could've appreciated the huancaina being a little more spicy however, very palitable for non-peruvian audiences. We ordered pollo a la brasa (good flavor on the skin however, the actual white meat of the chicken lacked flavor), lomo saltado (so good) and maduros. We ordered a pisco sour and espresso martini--both delicious. Overall, it was a great dinner on a busy Saturday night. I wish they would have a call back system for check in since we had to wait about 20 min outside in the cold for a table since they didn't request a phone number. read more

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Finally something different. Do you ever feel like the restaurant scene in Greensboro is sort of like the restaurant scene at a big airport? Sure there are different restaurants, but they are all remarkable similar below the almost cleverly named chicken whatever with their "smokey sweet signature sauce"! That's not to say that we don't have our Atlanta Hartsfield Concourse B style options, but for the most part, the Whoop Daddy Chicken Sandwich at Lots of Big TVs Grille is roughly the same as the Hand Fed and Pleasantly Harvested Chicken Experience at Mid Century Modern Furniture Isn't Comfortable Bistro. Then there is Embur. I'm admittedly a creature of habit, so it took me a while to find Embur, but wow, I'm glad I tried them out! Embur has a wood fired rotisserie oven and brick pizza oven that are about the size of a mini van! While they serve lots of different proteins, the chicken sandwich and Americana Pizza are what I have tried. Both are next level. This my new favorite pizza place. If I were Paul Hollywood, I would shake the chef's hand...after I glared into the camera with those ice blue eyes! (You know what you are doing to my wife, Paul Hollywood! That's not cool!). The sauce they use on pizza is fantastic, the crust is just bready enough, and they use these little peppers which will light you up just enough, but won't hang on and punish you for 30 mins. The chicken sandwich is full of flavor and will make you forget the fact that there isn't a single big screen tv in the place! Embur is the first place I have ever seen at which Skirt Steak is "market price", but who knows. That may be the wave of the future for all sorts of stuff soon. "What is the market price for ice in my water?" Bottom line, Embur is wonderfully different. Something unique is that the menu has basic building blocks with lots of options for proteins and sauce. You'll leave thinking about the next thing you want to try! read more

Embur - Americana Pizza - Desserts Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

As a Peruvian I approve! Lomo saltado and ceviche are delicious. My father visits from N.Y. and always wants to eat here. Service and food are consistent, hidden gem! I would love to see them expand to a bigger space with music. I love how the staff wears all black button-tops looking sharp and classy. A fave for sure! read more

Embur - Pisco sour - Desserts Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

It's a running joke with my booski regarding the $50 steak but they have this oven that works magic on the ribeye steak, I get the sliced potatoes and fresh salad. You can't go wrong with the pita break appetizer and a glass of wine! You won't go wrong, if you want a busy intimate spot with quaint seating and bomb food this is your place! read more

Another great dinner at Embur. Tonight I noticed the aroma as we drove onto the parking lot...you could smell the wood fire. We actually treat this as one of our favorite steak places...they typically have a ribeye in addition to the skirt steak and both come with Chimichurri sauce, we order extra. Also. If you've not tried the alfajores cookies...you should. They are a Peruvian cookie, a bit like shortbread, with dulce de leche and then rolled in a bit of coconut. We typically reserve an order when we sit down to ensure they don't run out. Lastly, but importantly for me, we always see friends there and I really like that...we have gotten to know some of the employees and it is simply a nice, fun place to go. I hope you find it as enjoyable as I find it. read more

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I was not sure what to expect on my first visit to Embur and was wonderfully surprised as soon as I walked in. The decor is very cool and sleek: a place you immediately want to enjoy. We were warmly greeted and promptly seated. The menu was not what I expected either. It is very "chicken oriented" with their oven roasted chicken offered in salads, sandwiches, in 1/4's and 1/2 chickens, and the biggest surprise: pizzas! Wood fired pizzas. A wood fired oven. Embur. Duh! Now I get it. It was hard to decide between the Embur sandwich, a tasty salad, or a pizza. Well not really because as great as the sandwiches and salads looked, I couldn't pass up their wood fired pizza. It was delicious. Try the infused oils on your pizza. They compliment the wood-fired pizza very nicely. I'm looking forward to my next visit to try more of their menu and to linger longer with a drink or two. read more

This is my fourth time eating at Ember in Greensboro, NC. The food is so good that I never had to ask for salt or pepper each time. It's just amazing!!! The atmosphere is nice, and for the most part, the staff is cool--especially the bartender. He's a cool guy. Having only been there four times, he remembered us every time we came in to eat and, without fail, came to our table to speak to us and make sure we were good. However, I went to this establishment last Saturday, June 22nd. One of the servers greeted us, and I stated that we needed a table for two. She looked around and then told me they didn't have any indoor available tables for two unless we wanted to sit at the bar or outside, where there were plenty of tables for two people. I was not about to do that because it was hot, and we had somewhere to be after we ate, which would've made us sweaty to sit out there, so I told her no. Her response took me aback because I quickly recognized the empty tables, although they were busy. I'd never seen it so busy there, mostly because I've only eaten there on weekdays vs. weekends. Long story short, I looked around and asked her why we couldn't sit at any of the open tables that were inside. Get this: five tables sat four with nobody sitting at them, and two tables of six had nobody sitting at them. She then stated those tables are if larger groups come in. I then looked behind me, and no groups of any size were behind me. I told her we would only be there for less than an hour and couldn't understand why we couldn't sit indoors to eat. She stuck to what she said. I then asked to speak to the manager, and it was at that point she had a change of heart and sat us down at one of the empty tables that sat four. Now, I have to say that our actual server, Allie (sp?), who served us once we were seated, was absolutely phenomenal. She apologized and stated she wasn't sure why the other server told us we couldn't sit at any of the larger tables. While we were eating, the restaurant actually started emptying out, and the majority of the tables were now empty, but no larger parties of four or more ever came in the entire time we were there. So far, I have eaten five items on the menu, and they were all great. If you are a beverage drinker while eating, this might not be the place for you because they DO NOT offer refills. So, if you want another glass of sweet tea, soda, lemonade, etc., you must pay for every drink. I didn't care for that and don't recall them doing that during my previous three visits. Usually, when I go out to eat, I never drink more than one glass of whatever, but that day, I was thirsty and asked for one refill, and that's when I was told it was not free and that I'd have to pay for a refill of sweet tea. That's ridiculous, but it's their policy, so what can you do? Take tiny sips so your drink can last during your meal. Aside from this isolated incident, I still recommend this establishment. Give it a try. read more

Tried it one morer time - big mistake. The app I ordered was charred, horrible kitchen decision read more

Embur - chareed ronda caliente - Desserts Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina