Ember Restaurant - (Near Arroyo Grande, CA)

5 /5 Jerry R.: Our weekend escape to Pismo Beach led us to Ember, a discovery that exceeded our already high expectations. As seasoned travelers who consistently hunt down exceptional dining and cocktail experiences, particularly around San Francisco, we approached this evening with discerning palates. Ember’s cocktail selection immediately captured our attention. Each drink demonstrated thoughtful craftsmanship, with complex flavor profiles that achieved that elusive perfect balance. The artistry was so compelling that we found ourselves indulging beyond our usual limits, and rightfully so. The culinary experience proved equally impressive. We savored our way through six carefully chosen appetizers before settling on the 50-layer lasagna. While the appetizer selection showcases remarkable creativity and execution, I sense that with expanded attention to their main course offerings, Ember could well find itself in Michelin consideration. Our evening was elevated further by Bill, our server, whose genuine expertise and attentive service transformed good into exceptional. His thoughtful pairing suggestions and intuitive timing created the seamless flow that distinguishes memorable dining from merely satisfying meals. Ember has earned a place on our return list, high praise from two travelers who rarely revisit the same establishment twice.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

5 /5 glenda morgan /winborne: Ember is a must try restaurant in Pismo Beach California. The food is fantastic and the service was awesome. The roasted duck dish, prime rib steak, beef cheeks, the dessert. Absolutely Fantastic!

5 /5 Berenice Andrade: I love coming to Ember, the service is really great from the host that seats you, the bar tenders, and the servers! We love coming here for special occasions and it’s always so amazing and I LOVE the steak so much and the veggies that it comes with. The appetizers are all delicious and for dessert I would recommend the Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream Cocoa Cake

5 /5 Jason Thoman: My wife and I had an incredible dining experience at Ember in Arroyo Grande. From the moment we were seated, our server Megan made us feel completely at home. She was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely warm. It was never awkward when she checked in on us, even mid-bite—she had that perfect timing that made everything feel effortless. We started with the deep-fried quail and the wedge salad with bacon. Both were excellent—my quail was crispy and flavorful, and the wedge salad was fresh, generous, and perfectly balanced with the smoky bacon. For our mains, I had the 14 oz ribeye, cooked to perfection: tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. My wife chose the filet mignon, which was equally impressive. We also tried one of their specialty cocktails, the French 75, and it definitely packed a punch while still being well-balanced and refreshing. To finish off the night, we shared the cherry cheesecake, and it was next-level good. Rich, creamy, and the perfect way to end an already amazing meal. We’ll absolutely be coming back. Ember nails both the food and the experience.