Reviews for Embers Wood Grill in Gainesville, FL
We decided to try this restaurant for my fiancé’s 29th birthday. Phenomenal food, amazing ambiance, and stupendous service.... The menu is exquisite, for appetizers we started with gator bites, and some drinks. They have a huge wine list with selectionsfrom california to florida. For our main course I had the New York strip and it was cooked to perfection. I added the pepperedcrust texture and the flavor was beyond my expectations. Our waiter was fun and funny. The space was absolutely delightful.Their bathrooms were very clean. Everything you should expect from a nice restaurant. Don’t be thrown off by the location, itis an absolute must try Read more
This is one of the best restaurants in Gainesville. Their steak is top notch. We ordered a couple of seafood dishes and they... were all good too. They have a beautiful garden outdoor seating for spring weather. The entrees come with two sides, alldelicious. Win selection is good too. This is a great place to celebrate special occasions. Will come back again. Read more
The food here is absolutely amazing and totally worth the prices! We enjoyed everything that we got, but we especially loved the... shrimp and grits, the lobster bisque, the coconut shrimp, the lobster mashed potatoes, and the filet mignon. The cocktails werestrong, and the chocolate torte and cheese plate (so good!) were a great way to wrap up the meal. Read more
My husband and I came here for our one year wedding anniversary and we had a wonderful experience. Donny, our server, was... constantly checking on us and did his best to make sure we were comfortable. Initially we sat inside and it was hot, and we werequickly seated outside to a nice candlelit dinner by the fountain. We were the only couple there and it was a nice, intimatedinner. We were recommended a very nice red wine, the Annabella, and we really enjoyed it. My steak was cooked to perfection. Read more
One of the best restaurants I've had the pleasure of visiting. Our servers were so professional and pleasant, making sure we... had an excellent experience. The cocktails were amazing and the food divine. I really, really loved our time at Embers. Ihighly recommend it if you're in the area. Read more
First I would like to say had a remarkable experience from the bar to my table. Victor the bartender was a breath of fresh air.... Service and professionalism was superb. Our server Melvin was very informative and well kept. He made sure everyone at thetable was taken care of. Service was impeccable. The food was sooo good; best steak ever. The texture was beyond moist andtender. The crab mash potatoes were great as well. The food is worth it. The service is worth it. I am from NY and I woulddefinitely go back to gainsville for that's steak. Read more
On a scale of documentaries to fluffy romance novels, Embers Wood Grill is The Great Gatsby in opulence and styling. From a red... carpet leading into the restaurant to the cloth towels in the bathroom, no detail is overlooked, but the true decadence comesfrom the menu and drinks. Everything about Embers Wood Grill blew me away. Our group was seated at a large circular table (wewere a group of eight), and our server offered impeccable service, providing information and well-timed humor. While I wish Icould say I'm a wine connoisseur, I'm not. I chose my wine simply by the cost, and the $20 glass of red wine was amazing. Mostred wine causes me painful heartburn, but this red wine did not (how I wish I knew the exact wine it was). We shared a seafoodplatter appetizer, and each seafood item was cooked to perfection. It melted in the mouth in the best possible way. Emberslives up to its promises with its steak, and I don't know if I'll ever experience another steak that's quite that good! Thesides of mac n' cheese and vanilla sweet potatoes were pure bliss, and I'll be dreaming of those for days to come. If you everhave the opportunity to visit Embers Wood Grill, I absolutely suggest it. The prices are steep, but the food and service isexquisite. Read more
So delicious. Literally everything was amazing. Even simple dishes like Caesar salad had its own Embers twist to it. Then I had... the mahi mahi with lobster mashed potatoes & 4cheese Mac & cheese. Our server was great too! Make sure if you have a big partycall ahead they prefer reservations Read more