At Ember, we offer local-Californian inspired cuisine with authentic & vibrant Mediterranean influences. We believe in only working with superior, fresh, organic & local ingredients that Bay Area farmers markets have to offer. We work with the seasonal harvest in an effort to showcase each distinguishable and perfectly in-season ingredient.
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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value
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Bistro Ember in Noe Valley is a "neighborhood gem" offering a cozy atmosphere with "outstanding food" and "very personable service." The Turkish-influenced menu features delights like manti dumplings and whole branzino. Patrons praise the "amazing food" and "attentive staff." Ideal for romantic dinners and special occasions.
247 Reviews
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ANNE VIP
New York City28 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Bistro Ember has become a favorite, all 5 meals have been stellar and I'll be back for more. The service is warm, unhurried and gracious. I love the ambiance here.
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Lisa
San Francisco19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Very comfortable, attractive restaurant with very personable service and outstanding food.
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Philip VIP
San Francisco12 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Good food, good service and good ambience--this restaurant is a neighborhood gem!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Ambiance, service and food were excellent. Can't wait to go back.
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Donald
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Fabulous neighborhood gem. Worth going out of your way for.
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Craig VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our favorite restaurant in SF. The food is exceptional, the service is attentive and welcoming-and the ambience (lighting, furniture, music) sets a lovely atmosphere.
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Adnan
Seattle11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing food
Kind staff
Resturant really well managed
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Peggy
San Francisco10 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
overall, very nice place to eat. Friendly service, warm cozy atmosphere. My meatballs and the asperagus were great. My friend had embers kabob and it was kind of dry. i've eaten there before and enjoyed the food as well.
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Nathan
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
Overall 3
Food 4
Service 3
Ambience 3
It was Valentines Day! So they packed it. They forgot some dishes and it was pricey.
It was nice but not worth the money.
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Bryan VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
Overall 2
Food 4
Service 3
Ambience 1
Extremely corny Valentines Day decorations (with Christmas wreaths?), bright lights, loud middle school dance soundtrack, and limited wine/food menu. The limited food menu I get, but it was VERY limited, and a limited wine menu is odd. Service was decent but courses moved slowly. Great price but would much rather pay more for more on Valentines Day- just take fewer reservations and make more on each table with more/better choices!
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FAQs
Bistro Ember is rated 4.5 stars by 247 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
