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Ember, Ottawa, ON

Ember

4.4
4.4
54 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 12 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

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! ✨

Menu

Food Menu

Hot

  • 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

                                                  Last updated: June 17, 2024

                                                  What 54 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

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  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.

                                                  54 Reviews

                                                  1. Kelly

                                                    Ottawa

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    What an amazing restaurant. The food was outstanding. Cocktails are really good too. Highly recommend

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                                                  2. ROdney

                                                    Ottawa

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined on December 21, 2024

                                                    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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                                                  3. 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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                                                  4. 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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                                                  5. 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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                                                  6. 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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                                                  7. 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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                                                  8. 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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                                                  9. 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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                                                  10. 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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                                                  FAQs

                                                  Ember is rated 4.4 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                  2 people
                                                  9:00 PM
                                                  Booked 12 times today
                                                  Experiences are available.
                                                  Google Map for Ember

                                                  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
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