Celebrated our anniversary last night and Embers Kitchen did not disappoint! Cari our waitress was very attentive and made great recommendations, making our night extra special. The entire staff was attentive and congratulated us even if just walking by. The personalized anniversary card set the tone from the very beginning! The food was amazing and will certainly be back!

I can’t lie…. This was the best Latin restaurant I’ve been to. Their whole theme is “fire” - hence Ember: they tie fire into everything from cocktails to side dishes, main plates & desserts! We really enjoyed the cocktails: in lieu of sleep (espresso martini), paper wisdom & midnight of technicolor. The sides we chose were to die for- morita shrimp & the crispy beef fat potato’s and our main dishes were the filet mignon & the josper 1/2 chicken and we finished with the churros and the suspiro(the most fire inspired dessert!) I highly recommend sitting at the chefs counter - you can have the chance to meet chef Adam. Along with having our wonderful waiter- Collin! He was so thoughtful with his service and making sure we had the top Choices off the menu. We owe our amazing experience to Collin, he catered the best course to our tasting! Cheers! Come here

S S

This was our first time at Embers Kitchen but they didn't disappoint. The food was phenomenal and our waitress was the best. Management checked on us a couple times. I was highly impressed with the flavor of all the food my wife and I had. They even offered us an exceptional dessert. You have to order the potatoes if you love potatoes 🥔. They were cooked to perfection.

Jenny Welton

We had a wonderful time at Ember celebrating my husbands birthday! Bernice did an outstanding job treating us like royalty, making his big day feel extra special! She really went above and beyond taking our picture and complimentary drinks and desserts! We loved the food and atmosphere. Only thing I would suggest is to turn down the music a little so we could hear eachother better!

Veronica Frontone

We visited Austin for my birthday weekend and chose this restaurant for dinner. When I mentioned in the reservation notes that it was my birthday, the staff surprised me with a handwritten birthday card signed by everyone working that night. Such a thoughtful touch. The service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious from start to finish. If you are looking for an upscale, polished dining experience with genuinely great hospitality, I highly recommend this place.

Veronica Moreno

I could rave about this place over and over. I came here with a gf for my bday and I was so happy with everything! I love my steaks super rare and they did it perfect. Everything from the coyote squash and sauces with our dishes are to be bragged about. The Salad was quite large and shareable. The fried plantains became our dessert bc we over ordered. Lol I can't wait to go back ❤️

+1

Nayanika Ghosh

We went here for our first wedding anniversary dinner and had the most special time seated at the chefs counter! We saw all the action first hands and our server (and future teacher!!) Colin went above and beyond to take care of us, we got a complimentary tasting plate (which was AMAZING) and some champagne, and the staff gave us a very thoughtful card with notes inside!! Coming to the food, for side plates we got the crab cakes, the shrimp, and the potatoes. The crab cakes literally melted in our mouth and the shrimp was flawless. We couldn’t finish the potatoes because we were bursting at the seams! For entrees, we got the off the menu short rib and it was falling off the bone; and so tender and so flavourful. My husband got the josper fish, and it was halibut for that day, and that was also delicious. We skipped dessert because we were just too full! We would highly recommend this place for amazing food and wonderful service!

Ester Silva

The most friendly staff. The moment you walk in you feel very welcomed. 10/10 experience! Recommend Nicole(server)…the most amazing bartender and all the managers are also excellent and extremely attentive.

Alexis Tolbert

I had the most perfect birthday dinner here a few months ago and my guests and I are STILL reminiscing about it so I had to come to write a review. There’s nothing negative to say about this place. The service was amazing, from the hosts to the servers. The ambience was dark and sexy. Their menu was perfect for sharing and everything we ordered blew the party away. We ordered several appetizers, with the Morita Shrimp and Crab Cake being standouts even months later, the Tomahawk, which I believe was a special at the time, the whole fish, and a couple of veggie sides. We also ordered a couple rounds of drink. At the end they brought me a surprise dessert which were the churros and those were also amazing. All in all, we had a fantastic experience and I can’t wait to go back!

Joe Volcano

I highly recommend this place. I enjoyed all the food. The place is beautiful inside and the customer service was good. But the lady that helped us made a huge mistake. She took her order for appetizers, delivered the appetizers and didn’t take our entrée order ever. At no point did we make it confusing to her that we weren’t gonna have dinner. So she just dropped off the appetizers and never came back. We tried to look for her for 10 minutes and she was busy with other tables, but we were sitting there finished with our appetizers for at least five minutes before we finally got her attention and asked her can we please order our entrées. So at that time we had to wait another 45 minutes because we ordered a tomahawk. Besides that all the food was perfect yet pricey. We spent about $800 for 4 of us.

+4

Destiny M

I wish I could give this restaurant 10 stars. Everyone was wonderful from the moment I walked in. Grace, Chef Wallace, Kenzie and Maddie were the only staff members whose names I was able to catch. I am extremely impressed and happy that I stumbled upon this restaurant! Not only does it look pretty in the Google reviews; but, the layout is nice. It’s wonderful to have several different seating options depending on the dining experience you want to have. Moreover, the food is delicious as well as the quality of its presentation. My only gripe (which isn’t much of a complaint just a personal preference) is that I wish my steak was a little hotter on the plate. It wasn’t cold by any means but I would’ve preferred to have had it hotter? Also, even though they forgot my steak knife, the knife I used cut through the steak like BUTTER. Overall, truly enjoyed the flavors, the experience, ambience, and kindness I felt from the staff. I will return 😁

Nathaniel Gonzales

I had one of the best dining experiences here. Our server Megan was knowledgeable, attentive and outstanding; the service and recommendations were spot on and the staff in general were so hospitable! This is one of the best Latin restaurants. You can't go wrong with the Josper oven entrées.

+3

Alysia Smith

Everything was DELICIOUS (mussels, shrimp, waygu steak, saltado stir fry, potatoes, churros)!!! And Kaelyn was so attentive and hospitable. She made sure everything was perfect for my birthday and that we had everything we needed. Definitely will be coming back!

Phillip Stelly

Ember - best experience I’ve had at a restaurant in Austin so far. Sister restaurant - the guest house John - server : good vibe, knew the menu and cocktail pairings with the food. Top tier server. Kang - sous chef : very pleasant and explained menu items and backstory to his life before becoming a chef at this restaurant. Chef table - would highly recommend this you will find out about some secret food items :). Wildflower logic - cocktail : 5/5 CRISPY TANAL "AHOGADO" Sweet Potato, Goat Cheese, Pecan & Pepita Adobo Sauce. (quite a different tasting Starter dish) JOSPER PRAWNS - Red Chili Garlic Marinade, Saffron Rice, Herb Salad, Shell-On, Charred over Josper. (very very good) Crispy BEEF FAT POTATOES Yukon Gold, Red Bliss, Garlic, Shallot, Beef Tallow. (yum yum shareable plate full) Plantain Sundae - Fried Plantains, Strawberry & Cream, Panna Cotta, Chocolate Mousse, Candied Pecans, Whipped Cream. (be ready for a sugar rush)

+3

Caleb Barlow

Went here for dinner today, everything from start to finish was spectacular. Had the pleasure of being served by Claire and Colin, both of them were fantastic. The food was so delicious, I already have my next meal here picked out. Highly recommend the filet (either the full portion or the small bites as an appetizer). The potatoes are to die for. And the scallops were so tasty! I could have done without the carrots as they were a little too sweet for me personally. This is a more expensive restaurant but definitely worth the occasional night out! 10/10 would recommend. They also do an excellent job catering to food allergies. Everything we ordered was gluten free.

Christines Liu

Went here for Sunday brunch with two friends, loved it! The vibe was super chill, perfect for a date or a small group. We got the Caviar Bites (on tortilla) and Burrata Bread to start, both delicious. For mains, we had the Steak & Eggs (that hot sauce was so good), Chorizo Hash, and Josper Chicken Salad (the chili lime kick was perfect). Everything was flavorful with a Latin twist. My friends, who had also came here for dinner, said their brunch is definitely better than dinner! Would definitely go back for brunch!

+1

Mahi

We went to Ember for my birthday and then our anniversary dinner. Both experiences were 10/10. The service is always amazing and they went above and beyond to treat us for the occasion. I love the drinks and the attention to detail for each ingredient. Although pricey, the food is worth the $$ We will continue to make reservations for special occasions as this is the best food I’ve had in Austin so far! Please enjoy the pictures of the food that we took during both visits.

+6

Katherine F

We visited on a Tuesday evening and the restaurant was about half full. They offer a 2-hour parking validation at a nearby garage, which we really appreciated — very convenient and thoughtful. Our dinner had some lovely moments. After we ordered our drinks, the team brought us a complimentary cocktail shot and pork rinds, which was such a fun and welcoming start to girls’ night. The drinks we ordered were okay, though the glasses were very sticky and had some stains on them, which took away from the experience a bit. Our food did take quite a while to come out, and because of that our dinner stretched past the 2-hour parking window. We ended up having to move our car in the middle of the meal, which was not ideal but we made it work. For food, we had the Morita Shrimp, the Josper Prawn with a lobster add-on, and the crispy beef-fat potatoes. The Josper Prawn was definitely the highlight — deliciously charred on the outside, juicy inside, and paired with lemon rice that gave it a bright, slightly Caribbean feel. The beef-fat potatoes were also very tasty and crispy. One downside: we were seated by the window near the entrance on a chilly Austin evening (around 40°F), and by the end of dinner we were feeling quite cold — and our food cooled quickly too. Not something I’d expect at a restaurant in this price range. I took one star off because the food is good, but some basic aspects of the experience still need to be better at this price point. Clean drinkware, smoother timing, and more comfortable seating are basic things we hoped would be more consistent.

BullionTooth

Every single dish here was unique in its own way and had very sophisticated flavor profiles that fancy food tends to bring. This was one of the priciest restaurants I’ve visited, and I wasn’t disappointed. I ordered a Pisco Spritz as my drink to start, which wasn’t too sweet and had the right amount of citrus. For appetizers, the tartare was really good- the guac complemented the tuna very well. Also, the mussels were phenomenal. Standout main courses included the chicken- just wonderful. You gotta get the broccolini too. The fish was also very tasty. Service was great, and the dimmer lighting in the restaurant is nice and calming. My one disclaimer would be to not come here super hungry, because the food is quite light and the portions aren’t huge, but you probably already knew that coming into such a high end restaurant.

+2

Shruti Subramanian

Is an amazing place for date night. We were celebrating our anniversary and the staff had a card prepared for us. That was the sweetest thing ever. We went on time and they took us downstairs to their speakeasy and gave us a table. The server was there with water. Even though it was a busy night he took great care of us. The ember margarita was the highlight!! We ordered the buttery shrimp to start with. And for main course the grilled chicken and the potatoes. Food was fine. The sauce of the shrimp was delicious. The bread with it, i couldn't stop eating. Chicken was well cooked but was fine. Nothing extraordinary. Potatoes tastes nice like any other fried potatoes. For dessert we got the flan cake with berries. That was absolutely delicious. Definitely giving that a 5/5. It's a family recipe passed along the generations.

+6

Kai Nguyen

Had a lovely dinner at Ember Kitchen and really enjoyed the overall experience. We ordered a few signature dishes—Josper Halibut, Josper 1/2 Chicken, and started with the Morita Shrimp—all beautifully cooked and full of flavor. The ambiance was great, and the hostesses were super friendly and attentive. We did have to wait over 40 minutes past our reservation time, and while they mentioned we’d receive a complimentary comp for the delay, it never came. But the food and service still made the night enjoyable. Worth visiting for a special dinner in Austin.

+45

Carolina Hernandez

We came here for brunch and the food was great in terms of ingredients and flavor. What was an issue was how long it took for us to get our food. The restaurant was not that packed and it took over an hour for us to get our entree. The music was also very loud for such a small establishment, the prices are also a bit too high for the atmosphere and service.