Ember

4.4

53 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals

Now Open! Globally inspired fusion menu with a focus on charcoal and live fire cooking. Japanese inspired fusion cocktail menu and globally inspired wine list.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(613) 562-4700
Website
http://www.emberottawa.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
92 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7B5
Neighborhood
ByWard Market
Parking details
None

Experiences

New Year’s Eve celebration at Ember
CA$45.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
10:00 PM
Ring in the New Year at Ember! 🎉✨ Join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration at Ember, where great vibes and gourmet delights set the stage for a spectacular night. 🕙 When: 10 PM - 2 AM 📍 Where: Ember Restaurant 🎟️ Tickets: $45 per person Your ticket includes: 🥂 A welcome glass of sparkling to toast the night 🍴 Delicious passed canapés to keep you fueled for fun 🎶 Music, energy, and the perfect atmosphere to celebrate the year ahead Gather your friends, dress to impress, and let’s welcome 2024 in style! Space is limited, so secure your spot now. ✨ Cheers to new beginnings at Ember! ✨

Zucchini Pesto PizzaCA$24.00
Pesto, red onion, roasted pistachio, zucchini, pecorino
Beef Cheek PizzaCA$26.00
Prosciutto meat sauce, braised beef chek, herb mushrooms, rosemary, reggianno
N'duja RigatoniCA$26.00
Vodka sauce, N'duja sausage, chorizo, oyster mushrooms, fresh basil, parmesan
Summer Pesto Pappardelle CA$22.00
Pesto, lemon gremolata, kalamata olives, grilled asparagus, pecorino, toasted pistachio
Wood Fired HalloumiCA$18.00
Figs, wildflower honey, sesame, blood orange, lemon gremolata, dill
Coal Roasted EggplantCA$22.00
Smoked yogourt, pistachios, pomegranate, mint, sumac, organic Greek feta, fresh herbs
Charcoal StriploinCA$58.00
12oz Canada Prime, bordelaise sauce, bone marrow butter
Whole Roasted BranzinoCA$36.00
Lemon gremolata, cherry tomatoes, pickled shallot, charred lemon
Half Roasted ChickenCA$28.00
Miso demi glaze, sauteed mushrooms, crispy sage
Wood fire roasted olivesCA$8.00
Marinated mixed olives, garlic, rosemary, thyme, spicy bomba

Cold

1/2 dozen OystersCA$19.00
Fresh horseradish, lemon, hot sauce, house made mignonettes
Dozen OystersCA$36.00
Fresh horseradish, lemon, hot sauce, house made mignonettes
Beef Tartare + Roasted MarrowCA$24.00
Beef Tartare, dijon, gherkins, aged provolone, chives, roasted bone marrow, brioche
Spicy Crispy Tuna (Set of 3)CA$18.00
Crispy rice, pickled serrano, soy ginger glaze, sesame, green onion
Charcoal kissed Salmon Crudo CA$22.00
Miso aioli, citrus ponzu, sesame, serrano, garlic oil, orange soy glaze, crispy shallot
Smokey Eggplant DipCA$14.00
Lemon gremolata, wildflower honey, toasted sesame seeds, dill fresh bread
Cucumber Yogurt DipCA$14.00
Roasted cherry tomatoes, marinated olives, feta, dill, chili garlic oil, fresh bread
Stone Fruit and Heirloom Tomato SaladCA$20.00
Organic Greek feta, mixed stone fruits, variety of tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, fresh basil, vinaigrette
Charred Caesar SaladCA$19.00
Little gem & grilled radicchio, parmesan, charred bread, anchovy dressing, crispy prosciutto, charred lemon

Sides

Garlic herb PotatoesCA$12.00
Parsley, dill, charred lemon, yogurt sauce
Crispy Brussels SproutsCA$14.00
Fig balsamic, dijon, cabbage, feta, herbs, pomegranata
Grilled Asparagus CA$14.00
Organic Greek feta, pesto, toasted almonds, herbs, lemon
Fresh BreadCA$8.00
Wood fired bread, olive oil, rosemary

Desserts

What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Ember in Ottawa's Byward Market is a culinary gem offering a vibrant atmosphere and "unparalleled" dining experience. Guests rave about the "amazing flavours" and "creative cocktails." The service, led by attentive staff like Josh and Shayne, is consistently praised. Ideal for foodies, Ember is best known for its "delicious" small plates and standout dishes like crispy tuna and rigatoni.

53 Reviews

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ROdney
Ottawa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good food and good service. As the evening progressed, the noise level was really intense so not a great date night place when you want to talk. The food was tastefully prepared and served and overall was a pleasant experience. I would return but perhaps not for a date night when you are getting to know the other person.
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Sandra
Ottawa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice experience. The service and the food were excellent. The food is so well presented it’s picture worthy. The concept of sharing plates is also very fun. The only thing is that the menu does not seem to change much. We came last summer and did not notice any change. Overall still an amazing experience, but expect a pricey bill.
EmberResponded on December 14, 2024
Hello Sandra, Thank you so much for the review and feedback. You can expect our menu to change slightly in the new year (January winter menu launch). We've only been open for 6 months and wanted to keep our menu consistent as we still have many guests trying us out for the first time. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
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Nella
VIP
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff at Ember were engaging and everyone who came to the table made sure that our dining experience was exceptional. From the cocktails to wine selection to food suggestions, nothing was overlooked. My guests were impressed. We will be back.
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Asif
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Server never gave my receipt, I was wondering if I can get that still
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Cindy
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We met another couple and we were all very happy from beginning to end. The service and atmosphere were very nice. The sharing concept worked well and we all loved our choices of food. The restaurant has a welcoming, cozy atmosphere even though it has a large seating capacity. We are already looking forward to going back.
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Gail
Edmonton
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Embers is all about their open flame cooking. We loved the smokey egg plant dip and the rigatoni with chorizo. The server had great suggestions that we were glad we followed.
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Jess
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great food and friendly server, however the service & food was a little slow (45 minute wait between finishing our starter and main course). There seemed to be only one server for the restaurant with two more helping out.
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Shan
VIP
Ottawa
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Would definitely recommend! We sat on the bar side and the bartenders were very personable and kind. Sitting by the bar meant that we got the cold draft every time the front doors were opened, though, so we kept our jackets on for a while. Service was a bit slow, but it was a Saturday night so that wasn’t unexpected. Ambiance is great. Would go back to try the dining side. Olives were ok, but the spicy crispy tuna and the striploin were absolutely delicious, and they have a great cocktail menu.
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Shannon
Toronto
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent- but service was very slow. We were sitting at the high tops- not sure if that's why. Seemed like we didn't have a designated server. Bartender was excellent and tended to us, but he was also busy with drinks at the bar. We had to ask to have our orders taken, for the bill, for a bottle of wine. I would go back and recommend, but maybe sit at the standard tables instead, where service may be more attentive.
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Virginie
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent! Ambiance parfaite, repas excellent et service #1
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Ember is rated 4.4 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

92 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7B5

Additional information

Neighborhood
ByWard Market
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.emberottawa.com/
Phone number
(613) 562-4700

Ember

Make a reservation

Additional information

New Year’s Eve celebration at Ember

Hot

Zucchini Pesto PizzaCA$24.00

Beef Cheek PizzaCA$26.00

N'duja RigatoniCA$26.00

Summer Pesto Pappardelle CA$22.00

Wood Fired HalloumiCA$18.00

Coal Roasted EggplantCA$22.00

Charcoal StriploinCA$58.00

Whole Roasted BranzinoCA$36.00

Half Roasted ChickenCA$28.00

Wood fire roasted olivesCA$8.00

Cold

1/2 dozen OystersCA$19.00

Dozen OystersCA$36.00

Beef Tartare + Roasted MarrowCA$24.00

Spicy Crispy Tuna (Set of 3)CA$18.00

Charcoal kissed Salmon Crudo CA$22.00

Smokey Eggplant DipCA$14.00

Cucumber Yogurt DipCA$14.00

Stone Fruit and Heirloom Tomato SaladCA$20.00

Charred Caesar SaladCA$19.00

Sides

Garlic herb PotatoesCA$12.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsCA$14.00

Grilled Asparagus CA$14.00

Fresh BreadCA$8.00

Desserts

Overall ratings and reviews

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