Ember Kitchen

4.7

309 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary Latin

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 53 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Lively

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 10:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
Phone number
(512) 200-2250
Website
http://www.emberatx.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
800 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701-4008
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
Located inside the Seaholm plaza. Validated parking @ Walter Seaholm lot.
Parking details
Public Lot

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.

Popular dishes

Caviar BitesUS$35.00
Sope, Crema, Yema Curada
Market Fish Crudo*US$24.00
*Chef's Choice, Seasonal Crudo
Tuna TartareUS$21.00
Avocado, Red Onion, Yucca & Plantain Chips
Salpicon de PulpoUS$21.00
Burnt Salsa, Avocado, Radish, Tomatoes
MusselsUS$28.00
Chorizo, White Wine, Butter, Tomato & Pepper Medley, Toasted Baguette
Crab CakeUS$18.00
5.5 oz Jumbo Lump Crab, Josper Roasted Corn, Poblano, Jalapeno, Fresh Cilantro
Morita ShrimpUS$19.00
Morita, Heavy Cream, Garlic, White Wine, Ember Flatbread
Crispy Tamal "Ahogado"US$19.00
Sweet Potato, Goat Cheese, Pecan & Pepita Adobo Sauce
Filet SkewerUS$28.00
Grilled Sweet Peppers, Black Garlic Vinaigrette, Salsa Dona

Land & Sea

Josper 1/2 ChickenUS$36.00
Orange and Guajillo Brine, Pollo ala Brasa, Achiote Chimichurri
Wagyu Steak*US$48.00
Market Cut, Ember's Tortillas, Grilled Fennel & Onions, Salsa Dona
Filet Mignon*US$52.00
Calabacitas, Avocado, Cucumber, Cilantro Lime Aioli, Crispy Leeks
Texas Bone-In RibeyeUS$115.00
22 oz Ribeye, Birria Jus
Pork ChopUS$45.00
16 oz, Seven Seasons Black Charcoal Rub, Citrus Supremes, Mint Mojo
ScallopsUS$32.00
Corn Mousse, Josper Roasted Corn, Pickled Fresno
Josper-Roasted MKT FishUS$36.00
Yellow Tomato Butter, Crispy Fingerlings, Pickled Tomatoes, Romesco

Signature Sides

Charred BroccoliniUS$13.00
Ajo Blanco, Peperonata, Lemon, Toasted Pine Nuts
Josper Roasted CarrotsUS$16.00
Herbed Requeson, Strawberry Piloncillo Glaze, Salsa Macha
Ember GreensUS$12.00
Baby Kale, Berries, Zucchini, Peppers, Radish, Pecans, Beet Chips, Citrus Vinaigrette
Crispy Beef Fat PotatoesUS$13.00
Yukon Gold, Red Bliss, Garlic, Shallot, Beef Tallow
Plantains US$11.00
Sweet Plantains, Fried

Desserts

Plantain Sundae
Fried Plantains, Strawberry & Cream, Panna Cotta, Chocolate Mousse, Mexican Caramel, Candied Pecans, Whipped Cream, Seasonal Berries
Suspiro
Cardamom Meringue, Dulce de Leche, Candied Pecans, Activated Charcoal, Cinnamon, Caramel Anglaise
Maiz Y Chocolate
Ecuadorian Chocolate Mousse, Masa and Cocoa Crumble, Seasonal Jam, Creme Fraiche, Anise Seed, Edible Flowers, Meringue Crisps
Chocolate Flan
Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Flan, Cajeta Quemada, Whipped Cream, Seasonal Berries
LuvFats SorbetUS$8.00
Rotating Flavors

What 309 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

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Austin
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Review summary

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Ember Kitchen is a standout dining destination in Austin, offering "amazing food" with "top tier" drinks and service. Guests rave about its "fantastic atmosphere" and "thoughtful staff," making it perfect for celebrations. Although it can be "a bit pricey," the "unique menu" and "memorable experiences" ensure you'll want to return.

309 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Austin
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the wood fired flavor of the menu items and the crudo was very fresh. The service was outstanding.
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Teresa
VIP
Des Moines
76 reviews
5.0
76 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing time at Embers! Our server, Kaley, was outstanding. Her outgoing personality and knowledge about the menu made the evening an enjoyable experience. Chef sends out a sample drink and pork rinds while you peruse the menu. We started with the Morita shrimp which were delicious. They should be served as an entree!!!! Do not skip trying them. I had the scallops which were cooked to perfection. My husband ordered the filet mignon which was also cooked perfectly. The roasted carrots were a nice addition to the meal. We tried mango sorbet which was some of the best we have had, and another dessert whose name translates to "a sigh" . (can't remember the dessert's name on the menu, but it was wonderful! Make Ember one of your go to places!
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Tammy
Dallas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Claire was the greatest & gave us the greatest experience ever!!! I would definitely go back!!!
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Lindy
VIP
Tallahassee
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So great!!! And our waitress was amazing! From the drinks to the apps to the hamburger and chilequiles…YUM!!
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Nijya
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Bryan was great, super attentive and answered all our questions. Great experience
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Roy
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time celebrating our wedding anniversary. The atmosphere and overall aesthetic was exactly what we were looking for.
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Catalina
VIP
El Paso
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I came here for my birthday because when I came for my friend‘s birthday, she received a birthday card a free dessert and the staff just made her feel very special. When I came I didn’t get a birthday card. I didn’t get a happy birthday. I didn’t get a free dessert. I didn’t feel special. And, the whole reason why I wanted to come here was because you make people feel special.
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Marissa
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The service at the downstairs bar was not great. We grabbed a couple of drinks before our reservation time came up and the bartender seemed overwhelmed, barely checked on us, etc. We tried a few of the signature cocktails and they seemed flat, not sure how else to describe but then we ordered a bottle of wine and there was a sommelier that made it a great experience. The food overall was amazing, I would definitely go back.
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Vaibhav
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was Top Notch. All the dishes were very well explained and awesome hospitality!
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Ivan
Austin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The overall dining experience was underwhelming. While the ambiance was pleasant and the waiter was friendly, the service was slow, and the food did not meet expectations. The steak arrived slightly cold, and the dull knives made it difficult to enjoy the meal. Given the atmosphere, I would consider returning for drinks, but not for the food.
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Ember Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 309 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 53 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Cross Street
Located inside the Seaholm plaza. Validated parking @ Walter Seaholm lot.
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Latin, Steakhouse, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot

Website
http://www.emberatx.com/
Phone number
(512) 200-2250

Ember Kitchen

Make a booking

Additional information

Ember Brunch

Wagyu Steak

Josper 12 Chicken

Josper Chicken

Small Plates

Caviar BitesUS$35.00

Market Fish Crudo*US$24.00

Tuna TartareUS$21.00

Salpicon de PulpoUS$21.00

MusselsUS$28.00

Crab CakeUS$18.00

Morita ShrimpUS$19.00

Crispy Tamal "Ahogado"US$19.00

Filet SkewerUS$28.00

Land & Sea

Josper 1/2 ChickenUS$36.00

Wagyu Steak*US$48.00

Filet Mignon*US$52.00

Texas Bone-In RibeyeUS$115.00

Pork ChopUS$45.00

ScallopsUS$32.00

Josper-Roasted MKT FishUS$36.00

Signature Sides

Charred BroccoliniUS$13.00

Josper Roasted CarrotsUS$16.00

Ember GreensUS$12.00

Crispy Beef Fat PotatoesUS$13.00

Plantains US$11.00

Desserts

Plantain Sundae

Suspiro

Maiz Y Chocolate

Chocolate Flan

LuvFats SorbetUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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