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Embers Wood Grill

4.4
4.4
24 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse
3545 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608

About this restaurant

Embers is Gainesville's newest fine dining and only USDA Prime Cut steakhouse, serving the finest top 2% of steaks cut with regionally harvested seafood and produce. The restaurant features an open pit wood burning grill, outdoor courtyard, private dining room, fine wine bar, and full liquor bar.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Briton Dumas
  • Catering
    Full Service catering available for parties of 25-1000. Please contact Ryan at 352-380-0901 or Ryan@embersofflorida.com to arrange a custom catering appointment
  • Neighborhood
    Gainesville
  • Cross street
    SW 35th Place
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Thursday Dinner with Zac Chester Jazz Duo. Jazz piano from 6pm to 9pm Reservation Confirmation Message: Thank you for choosing Embers Wood Grill, Gainesville's only all USDA Prime steakhouse and local seafood grill. Should your plans change, please let us know. We look forward to offering your party only the best dining experience.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 24 people are saying

Embers Wood Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience

NoiseModerate

24 Reviews
  1. BlargyBlargy

    Orlando5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 20, 2011

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Two people; we tried the surf & turf and the buffalo. Buffalo - pretty salty, as was the asparagus. Ordered medium rare, came out medium. Mac & cheese side is amazing! Surf & turf: Crab was cooked well and delicious; Filet was tender and also cooked appropriately. Lobster mash side was just OK - on the dry side. The star of the evening was the blue crab bisque, which had huge chunks of crab and was amazing. Waiter was pretty bad. Inattentive at best - those seated after us were able to order and get food before us; didn't get bread (as other tables did) until done with soup course; very slow to refill drinks, etc. Overall, might try this place again, but wasn't thrilled with the results this time around given the overall $$ vs. quality.

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    Atlanta2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 18, 2011

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fantastic. Our steaks were prepared at the proper temperature and were presented very well. The service was fine, but at times our party seemed slightly rushed. We were looking a little more time to just enjoy our food and drinks.

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    Orlando1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 11, 2010

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went with my boyfriend. We had a great appetizer (seared tuna) and for entrees, he ordered the ribeye and I had the filet. The meat was definitely the star of the meal - perfectly cooked and so flavorful. For sides (two come with each entree), we each had the mac 'n' cheese which was good but I would probably order something else next time. I also had sauteed mushrooms which were good but not outstanding and he had the beefsteak tomatoes with blue cheese which he loved. For dessert, we had cookies and milk - seriously. And they were delicious. The prices were reasonable for the quality and I would definitely go back!

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    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 19, 2010

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best steak house in Gainesville. A jazz quartet entertained our party of eight, and the meals were superb! The wine list is the best in Gainesville,and has gems on it that are not available anywhere else in the area ('07 Tuley Hayne Vineyard Petit Syrah, for example). The presentation and service were ne plus ultra!

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    Western NC4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 13, 2010

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good.mushroom strudel was excellent.waiter was atrocious-dripped wine while pouring and wiped the bottle with bare hands.He called over he 19yo college student to "sell" the good wine. He knocked over my wifes water.Nevertheless food won over bad service.

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  6. williamm

    Pinehurst6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 12, 2010

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent service and ambience!

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    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 6, 2010

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Embers is simply the best choice in Gainesville FL for a quiet, special and elegant evening. The blue crab bisque is the best we have experienced and the filet was selected and prepared perfectly (recommend ordering rare). If you demand attentive and smart wait staff, this is the place to go. For excellent attention with a dinner reservations, ask for Justin H. Our best wishes to the Embers. We will be back.

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  8. ROBERTB VIP

    Fort Lauderdale22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2010

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good. The outdoor dining was very appealing. Will definately go back.

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    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2010

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING. Way better than marks prime or dragonfly--out of this world food!. This place truly is a hidden gem. The staff was the kindest. Must get the braised beef or steak or fish or lobster potatoes or crab bisk ANNNNDDD BANANA'S FOSTER CHEESECAKE!!!

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  10. SusanneC VIP

    Washington DC20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2010

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined at the Embers on a busy Friday night in Gainesville. A party of four, we all ordered different entrees and each one was delicious. The prime steaks are excellent and the seafood is creative and fresh. The sides are tasty and the presentation was attractive and colorful. Don't skip dessert especially the flourless chocolate torte.

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FAQs

Embers Wood Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (352) 380-0901.

Embers Wood Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Embers Wood Grill

3545 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608

Additional information

  • Cross street
    SW 35th Place
  • Neighborhood
    Gainesville
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Briton Dumas
  • Entertainment
    Thursday Dinner with Zac Chester Jazz Duo. Jazz piano from 6pm to 9pm Reservation Confirmation Message: Thank you for choosing Embers Wood Grill, Gainesville's only all USDA Prime steakhouse and local seafood grill. Should your plans change, please let us know. We look forward to offering your party only the best dining experience.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Full Service catering available for parties of 25-1000. Please contact Ryan at 352-380-0901 or Ryan@embersofflorida.com to arrange a custom catering appointment
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