
Embers Restaurant
8170 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236
About Embers Restaurant - steak house in Cincinnati, Ohio
A warm & polished spot offering upscale surf 'n' turf & sushi as well as a happy-hour menu.
Customer Review Summary
Embers Restaurant receives positive feedback for its cozy atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff. Diners reported enjoying delicious dishes, especially the Mac and cheese and various appetizers. However, there were some complaints about overcooked steaks and inconsistent service, with some waitstaff being slow or dismissive. While many found the food exceptional and the dining experience memorable, a few customers noted issues with bland main courses and undercooked seafood. Overall, the restaurant is highly recommended for special occasions, even though some patrons experienced mixed results with their meals.
Key Features
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Valet parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Ken MAEDA
I visited with my colleagues. Everything is awesome! Tasty dishes, friendly staff, cozy interior. We have had a wonderful dinner.
King Of Spades
The restaurant is very beautiful and beautifully decorated. My date was super excited because she had never been to this restaurant before. The first waiter I had was wonderful but apparently I arrived right when his shift was over so I ended up getting a different waiter. Sadly he was a bit slow, maybe a little bit nervous. My date steak was overly cooked, the waiter was kind enough to bring it to the restaurant manager and they were kind enough to remove it from the bill. My ribs were a bit dry but everything else was absolutely delicious. Our salad, the mac and cheese, and my creamed spinach was really good. We were kind of offended a bit by the waiter acting like we weren't familiar nor could possibly afford certain dishes. I actually had to confront him a bit and state "well why we would be here"? "We attend fine restaurants all the time." So we found that slightly offensive but otherwise it was a nice night.
Richard T Raby Sr.
Our waiter was Rob, and he was amazing. All of his suggestions were on point. We went there for our anniversary and it was a perfect dinner. My wife and I will for sure be visiting again for sure. Highly recommend this restaurant!!! My wife said the Mac and cheese was the best she ever had just saying.
Ashly
My husband and I tried Embers for the first time on Saturday and we weren't disappointed. Our server, Nick, was amazing and walked us through the menu and all the specials. We started with an Ocean roll and a California roll. We shared a Cesar Salad and each of us had a NY strip. For our side we had the au gratin potatoes and skipped out on dessert because we were too full. The sushi was really good and overall the steaks had good flavor, not quite Ruby quality but up there.
Sam Louis Kleinman
Had my dad’s 80th birthday dinner here. Justin was our server and was polite, attentive, and great. Brought a young child and they did amazing accommodating the babe. Staff all were on same page and they made my dad’s birthday dinner amazing. Really impressive service and attention to detail. Apps, drinks, desserts - great Entrees - a bit overcooked Overall - they did amazing and I didn’t care that my steak was a little overdone. They made the night memorable and easy and we appreciate it.
Megan Dell
My husband and I went here for. Valentine’s Day. The staff were very friendly and our waitress was very attentive. We both ordered the iceberg lettuce, steak, and au gratin potatoes. The iceberg salad and potatoes were amazing but the steak was too chewy. The atmosphere was nice with deem lighting and soft music.
Chelsea
I have looked forward to dining at Embers for years, having heard nothing but glowing reviews. Unfortunately, while the service lived up to the hype, the food fell disappointingly short. Service: Absolutely outstanding. Our server was warm, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. Even after settling the bill, he graciously offered us coffee so we could linger a bit longer—an appreciated gesture that showed genuine hospitality rather than a rush to turn the table. Food: A mixed bag. The Boursin au gratin potatoes were divine—so rich and flavorful they should be illegal. However, the main courses were a huge letdown. My boyfriend’s filet mignon was a high-quality cut, cooked perfectly to his requested temperature—but it had absolutely no seasoning. No salt, no pepper, sauce, marinade…. nothing. It was shockingly bland. My scallops were large and beautifully presented but unfortunately raw in the middle. At a restaurant of this caliber, I expected much better execution from the kitchen. For the price, I was truly disappointed by the lack of flavor and attention to detail in the food. While the service was impeccable, I can’t justify returning based on this experience.
Tom Grabo
This place is amazing! It's expensive, but so worth it for a special occasion. We came here for our 1 year anniversary and now we might have to make it a tradition! I'm not a sushi person, but I decided to try the sushi (it was a feature item so I'm not sure if it's always served). It. Was. Incredible. You absolutely must try it. I wish I could remember the name/description, but I've posted a photo, so maybe the owner will respond with the name? I also got the steak which was also delicious. So tender and savory. The service was also outstanding. Our server answered every one of our unending questions and was very kind and helpful. I can't think of a single thing I'd change at all. 10/10.
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