Ember & Rye

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   John

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Fantastic dinner. A big thank you to Jessie who was phenomenal as our waiter, he went above and beyond and should be recognized for his amazing service, and thank you to Armando who was great as well! Amazing job. Amazing food. Amazing time.
   

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   David Wooram

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Every visit makes me comfortable! Food is perfect, and the view is perfect!
   

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   Walter

   San Diego

   88 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   88 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   We had the Thanksgiving special and for that type of dinner it was excellent. the smoked turkey was very flavorful and savory. Nice touch for turkey. The rest of the sides were also great. One of the best Thanksgiving dinners I have had.
   

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   Larry

   San Francisco

   1 review

   vip
   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   thanksgiving brunch, good selection of food quality okay turkey was dry.
   

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   Raechelle

   San Diego

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   We love this restaurant and make sure to dine a few times per year. The service is always phenomenal. This was our first time doing a special holiday brunch. Overall, things were wonderful as long as you are a meat/dairy/egg eater. Most people are. Not everyone in our party was, as we did have some plant based/vegan eaters at our table. A great way to improve the overall experience would be for the restaurant to include some obvious plant-based options - especially for people who are dining with family for special occasions but have dietary limitations. It's a heavy price tag to pay for people just eating the sliced fruit and naked lettuce.
   

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   Jun

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Was surprised by how toddler friendly this restaurant is. Definitely a great place to eat for thanksgiving and even the kids menu taste great.
   

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   Elizabeth

   San Diego

   12 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on November 27, 2024

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

   Took our 25 year old son for a special luncheon day before Thanksgiving, as he will be working on Thanksgiving. Experience was "MEH". Waited at hostess stand for about 8 minutes with no acknowledgment (bartender was in plain sight without a single customer in the bar). I finally asked bartender if anyone could get us seated for our reservation, he said just wait for the hostess. It was just past noon & only a few occupied tables - the service was just lackluster, no one came to refill empty water glasses, after about 20 minutes, I flagged down a busperson who obliged. My son was excited to order a special steak, they had a "reserve steak menu" available on request. He selected a special cut ($82) & asked what sides were available. None. So the steak comes by itself, and the server said they really don't have sides available during lunch. Hmm...we asked about several items offered off the entree selection, server said those really won't work well. Server said he would check with the kitchen & see what they could do...he returned & said they could do a side of broccolini with kale. My son (feeling a bit self conscious ordering such an expensive steak) asked what the cost would be for the side. Not once, but twice the server said " no charge, we will include the side". Food came out incredibly slowly, felt like close to an hour. I had ordered the carrot hummus, which came with four crispy pieces of pita that seemed fried. I asked for just some regular soft pita wedges, which came about 25 minutes later. No mention of extra charge, there was. Shortly after the meals arrived, the server stopped by & said "oh my bad, the chef said there actually is an extra charge for the broccolini side - it will be $12, I apologize" & walked off. At this point, my son - said that is really bad form, a person should not say no charge, then recant that after the meal is delivered. Our lunch of two appetizers, a burger, steak (& side), salad & ice teas was $185 prior to tax. Not impressed
   

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   Earl

   Los Angeles

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on November 27, 2024

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

   Excellent venue for lunch with view of Aviara Golf Course in foreground and Batiquitos Lagoon beyond, very scenic. Dependent on weather, outdoor seating would be the best option! Richard Blais' preparations for lunch for our party of 4 was delicious! I plan to return for dinner as today's lunch was our first visit to Ember & Rye. My wife and I have followed Richard Blais since he first came to San Diego. We enjoyed his fine dining presentations many years when he was Chef/Owner at Juniper & Ivy. We look forward to many more meals at Ember & Rye!
   

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   Rob

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 23, 2024

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

   Food was absolutely delicious and the ambience is so peaceful!
   

   Ember & RyeResponded on November 25, 2024

   Good morning Rob, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Ember & Rye! It's wonderful to know that our food met your expectations and that the ambience added to your peace of mind. We always strive to provide a peaceful atmosphere for our guests. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, Ember & Rye Management Team
   

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    Milena

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

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

    Wonderful dining experience. The service from start to finish was first rate. We came for our anniversary and had a wonderful meal. The shrimp cocktail had the largest tiger prawns I’ve ever seen. Beautifully cooked boneless ribeye and an extensive wine collection.
    

    Ember & RyeResponded on November 25, 2024

    Good morning Milena, Thank you so much for choosing Ember & Rye to celebrate your special day! We're happy to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience from start to finish. It's great to know that you enjoyed our shrimp cocktail, boneless ribeye, and our extensive wine collection. We always strive to provide excellent service and delicious meals, so your feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable experiences! Best, Ember & Rye Management Team
    

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