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Bistro Ember, San Francisco, CA

Bistro Ember

4.7
4.7
224 Reviews
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Eastern European, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Fri–Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 655-9265
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Deniz Sezer

What 224 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Ember delights with "amazing food and presentation," offering a "creative and delicious dining experience" in a charming atmosphere. The "attentive staff" and "wonderful service" complement the "unique menu" that showcases Turkish cuisine. With a "beautiful decor" and "great ambiance," it's a true "neighborhood gem."

224 Reviews
  1. Karl

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grilled Halloumi, Gnocchi and chicken kebabs were excellent. Caesar salad was too soupy and didn’t have great flavor. Twisted Kadayik dessert was super delicious and unique. Wonderful, attentive service.

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  2. Saeeda

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistro Ember is a welcomed addition to the Noe Valley neighborhood.

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  3. Judith

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and excellent service. It is a tiny place so expect NOISE. I had fish and it truly was extraordinary.

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  4. Lexi

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined here with some girlfriends on a Saturday evening. It was packed but they had our table ready on time. Service was very warm and friendly. Food was delicious. We will definitely return.

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  5. Jim

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a hidden gem...at least it was for us. We reserved the day before for prime time (7:30) and had no difficulty. We had a party of four and shared a number of small plates and a couple of entrees, which was plenty for us. The Dolmas were terrific, a great choice for a well known Med dish. But be sure to try some unusual ones...Borek, Artichoke Beignets, Roasted Prawns, and Roasted Cauliflower. The Whole Branzino was amazing! Lightly tart, buttery texture, crispy skin. Two bottles of wine, so we were feeling pretty good! Their staff was a delight...interested and engaged. All of Mediterranean origin, so we drew them into a game of "Where are you from." Our server was a young Kurdish woman, and our wine person was from Turkey. We really enjoyed them. All in all, a terrific experience. We'll go back. See you there!

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  6. Trudy

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive staff, tasty food, enjoyed the experience but rather noisy on a Friday night.

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  7. DunDun

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Noe Valley Gem! The most dedicated service you will find. Staff is always accommodating, in happy spirits and so proud of what they serve. The plates are delicious, with exciting flavors and great combination of Turkish cuisine. The manti dumplings are a win especially for my 5yr old. We love the salads, the kebabs and the lamb, to name a few. Great wine selection also! And Lots of options for vegetarians too.

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  8. G

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our dinner. Service was great as well. Nice ambience and great wine list.

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  9. ANNE

    VIP

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service and creative food made with love. My go to for a great dinner in intimate surroundings.

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  10. betty

    VIP

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice variety of food - very tasty and well presented. Service was just ok

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Bistro Ember is rated 4.7 stars by 224 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Bistro Ember

1298 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114-3918

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Noe Valley
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Fri–Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Eastern European, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Deniz Sezer
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