Ember Wood Fired Grill

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   Rebecca

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We usually love going to Ember. We got there at 7:15 for our reservation and by 8:30 Our entrees still had not arrived. We ended up having to take it to go because we had someplace that we needed to be. It was not busy that night and there were many empty tables. Not sure why it took an hour and 15 minutes to get three entrées out.
   

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   Chris

   New Hampshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Everything was just stellar. The music was an odd choice though. The ambiance says piano, but it was playing 90s alt rock and pop hits, rather loudly. But the food and service was amazing. The steaks were done to perfectly, and the cocktails were both inspiring and divine.
   

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   Eric

   Orlando

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely delicious food and service . We found out that they were out of snap peas for the Blistered Wasabi Snap Peas appetizer but they replaced them with Brussels sprouts we liked the Brussels sprouts better on the App and would definitely recommend replacing the snap peas with them if you have the opportunity. They also have a great selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. They have Guinness zero which is one of my favorite beers and hard to find in the area. I had the Spicy Vegetable Rice Noodles and they were bursting with flavor and highly recommend as long as you are ok with some spice. By far the best noodle bowl that I have ever had. Our server was attentive and absolutely wonderful she gave us a great description of the plates that we were interested in and gave us some recommendations based on our taste in food. I can’t recommend this place enough. I would recommend getting a reservation because it can get very busy.
   

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   Michelle

   Greater Boston

   24 reviews

   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on November 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was delicious and service from Lauren was great !! 😊
   

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   Shane

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We arrived about an hour early, to grab a drink upstairs. When we discovered there was a private function, we were invited to be seated for our reservation immediately. Great introduction. Our mussels appetizer was very tasty. The NY strip w/ bourbon peppercorn sauce was fantastic. Cooked medium rare to a tee, perfect. Great cocktails, and a well-aged bottle of Tuscan. Our server Erin was terrific, very engaging and attentive. This was our third time at Ember, and they're 3 outta 3.
   

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   Brian

   Greater Boston

   15 reviews

   3.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on September 7, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Third time here. I want to like Ember, really do. Building is nice, service has been very good every time I’ve been and menu is diverse without being overwhelming. However, speed of service is too slow and has been on every visit. Pork potstickers app on the specials menu that night. Took 30 minutes to arrive. If a dish takes that long to prep, then it’s not deserving of a spot on the appetizer menu. Upstairs was only half to two thirds populated so the restaurant was not that busy. My date’s pasta dish clearly sat for a while before being brought to the table, there’s no denying that look. My dish appeared to be served quickly after being cooked. A well run kitchen times the two dishes tighter. Bottom line, a two hour dinner for two people is too long unless the diners are forcing the pace to be that slow. Not swearing Ember off but not running back soon either.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was amazing. Server was great! The drinks to die for.
   

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   Tina

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on August 3, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The proteins , prime rib, short rib and scallops were great. Mashed potatoes and spinach were cold with prime rib. And it goes along with the other sides. For the price at least the proteins were good, drinks totally over priced. App was the meatballs. $15.00 for 3 totally ridiculous. They were only ok. Probably not going back. Remembering the old place with wing backed chairs, this was very basic hard uncomfortable chairs with not need for the prosthetic price. Service was great, our waitress was great.
   

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   Traveler

   VIP

   Washington DC

   45 reviews

   5.0

   45 reviews

   Dined on July 3, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The wonderfully balanced Lion’s Tail special cocktail reflected the same care taken in libations as Ember’s skilled kitchen shows with the food.
   

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    Traveler

    VIP

    Washington DC

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had the snap peas appetizer — wonderfully seasoned & sauced — then scallops/risotto and salmon/couscous. Patricia provided excellent service. Meal after meal, Ember demonstrates that while it’s chosen Dover, this restaurant could compete strongly in Boston or NYC.
    

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