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Ember Kitchen, Austin, TX

Ember Kitchen

4.7
4.7
335 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary Latin
800 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701-4008

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Ember is proud to introduce Austin's premier Josper oven experience. Our menu showcases bold, Latin flavors, with impactful dishes cooked over live embers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin, Steakhouse, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Ember Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Ember Kitchen’s Josper oven will be firing up a little earlier on the weekends. The historic power plant turned latin-inspired restaurant will open its doors from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The Ember Brunch brings a whole new food and beverage experience to our guests. Utilizing our signature method of incorporating a Josper component into every dish and elevating homestyle foods from various cultures, we have created a menu that showcases nostalgic names and bold latin flavors. This new service will feature tableside coffee and tea service, as well as a cocktail program that plays on morning classics such as bloody maria's, micheladas, and carajillos—perfect for Sunday brunch.
    Ember Brunch Photo

What 335 people are saying

Ember Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Hot spot

  • Austin

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Austin

    Hot spot

  • Austin

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ember Kitchen impresses with "amazing food," "fantastic service," and a vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include "the BEST crab cakes" and "the wood-fired flavor" of the menu. The restaurant's "knowledgeable staff" and "thoughtful touches" enhance the dining experience, making it a "top tier" choice for memorable meals and special occasions.
335 Reviews
  1. Augustine VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Setting, service and food were perfect in every way. Every dish was flavorful, beautifully presented and Meaghan was thoughtful and professional in her descriptions and knowledge of the menu. We had a perfect evening and really enjoyed ourselves!

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  2. Chris

    Dallas3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was somewhat bland, which probably explains why they include separate sauces with each dish, like our steaks and sides. The Wagyu was surprisingly tough. Service was excellent. Unfortunately, it was an overpriced experience and not one I would recommend.

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  3. Alison

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this restaurant! Food and service were excellent.

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  4. Tingting VIP

    Austin9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I like the food here. I saw Google review is 4.9/5.0. I think I will give it 4.5.

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  5. Ashleigh VIP

    Austin3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the first opening of the morning on Saturday. Was sat upstairs in a corner and then didn’t have someone check on us for about 10-15 minutes. Asked for our starter to be a meal, but still came out first then delayed the rest of the food until those were done. Spent over an hour before our main courses arrived. Was waiting for our meals and waitress took my drink before I was finished. (A cocktail) Food was good, highly recommend the biscuits, overall not the best experience we’ve had.

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  6. Mike

    Palm Springs6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brian was amazing. I made the whole experience amazing with his knowledge and care for our whole party. The suggestions were spot on and everything was just fantastic.

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  7. Angela VIP

    Indiana12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner! Wow great flavors ans a twist on Latin fare! Fantastic beverages too!

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  8. Michael VIP

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Maddie was probably the best part of this experience besides the amazing food. She was so enthusiastic, professional, and knowledgeable. Her energy set the tone for a great dinner with my love.

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  9. Laura VIP

    Western NC27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It was just disappointing. They sold us on the very expensive special, which was not that great. The service was very slow, and it was bothersome to hear the super long specials spiel after each new seating.

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  10. Maggie VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed every single dish we ordered, I would say the chicken dish is our favorite. Very well seasoned and perfectly cooked. Maddie is our server and she is fantastic, she knows the menu and drinks so well, gives us really good recommendations, yet we don’t feel pressured whatsoever. Definitely will come back again for our date night

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FAQs

Ember Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 335 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ember Kitchen

800 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701-4008

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located inside the Seaholm plaza. Validated parking @ Walter Seaholm lot.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin, Steakhouse, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Cocktails
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