Embers in Scarborough

Excellent food and excellent service, just got in last minute but a fabulous all round

We had Embers catering for a special family party for 40 at our house and everything was excellent. They arrived at the time they said they would and set up without disrupting the event. The food was served on time and was really great including the salads and sides. Dan made the day reaily easy for us supplying everything our guests would recommend and use again.

Visiting Scarborough for few days from Stoke on Trent. Found reference to Embers in Yorkshire guide to exploring. I called and spoke to George who fitted us in today (Saturday) which was very lucky for us at short notice. The food and the hospitality are first class. It’s a nice and simple menu which works as quality is very high. Can’t fault any part of our evening. I would recommend as a must do. Only disappointment is we can’t go again as travel back Monday.

31/09/24 My husband and I Absolutely loved Embers restaurant. Excellent food , service and atmosphere , the wood fired garlic prawns were delectable as was everything else we ate along with very delicious Expresso Martini would highly recommended Embers

This was simply the best restaurant I've been to in several years. The menu was inventive and different. Not run of the mill fare. Any restaurant that serves Albarino to pair with fresh seafood paella served with home baked flatbread deserves checking out!! Ideally book ahead because the space is tiny, but such a superb ambience. For 2-4 pax check it out. You will not be disappointed.

We really enjoyed our evening, the food was fresh however the chicken wasn’t “marinated” more topped with around a tablespoon of sauce. So although tender and cooked really well, the chicken was mainly plain chicken. However it was a good size breast and perfectly cooked so I can see why it was £19. I wouldn’t recommend taking children, there was no kids menu, it was nice for the waiter to suggest pizza and chips but it came to around £14 then I asked for just vanilla ice cream for the kids but was given the trio from the menu, all in all 4 lots of vanilla ice cream for the kids cost around £30. Which is far too much, even in a very nice restaurant, that can’t be justified. Overall, it is beautiful inside, staff are amazing, food is amazing but I wouldn’t take my children again. I think it’s fine not to cater for children however, this should be told over the phone when taking a deposit.

Really pleased we went to this place. We were in Scarborough overnight for an event at the Spa and wanted somewhere nice to eat. My wife and I both enjoyed our visit to Embers. The service was excellent, in this small and relaxed restaurant. The scallop starter was delicious as were the mains, the jambalaya being especially tasty and all for a very reasonable price considering the quality of service and food. We will be looking to book again and are even considering travelling to Scarborough just to visit the great little restaurant again soon.

An intimate little venue. Absolutely recommend booking ahead. Superb food and cocktails with friendly service.

We had the absolute pleasure of visiting Embers for a birthday meal whilst visiting Scarborough after it was recommended to us, and it certainly did not disappoint! The menu and specials offered a wide selection without being overwhelming, and the high quality food was the best I have eaten this year complemented by excellent service by friendly staff. We will be back !

This was our second visit and was for a pre theatre meal. Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and really great food. What's not to like?

Luckily we'd prebooked Embers as it appeared to be a very popular restaurant tucked away in an unprepossessing Scarborough Street. We were warmly welcomed and served efficiently. All of the food was delicious but the smoked garlic hummus and the crispy friend halloumi along with the pannacotta with compressed strawberries deserve a special mention.

Such a nice surprise. Great Food. The pit tray was epic, as were the prawns and scallops.

Just phenomenal food. Great service. A homely environment. Some of the best food ive eaten. Definitely the best restaurant in Scarborough.

In and out In an hour. Me and the Mrs smashed it. Proper good grub right fresh. Bosh.

Fabulous food highly recommend Great atmosphere & delicious flavours . Food very fresh & great drinks selection . Would highly recommend to go

Excellent in every way. Food was amazing and service just right amount of professionalism and friendliness. Perfect for a special celebration.

We were looking for a good restaurant in Scarborough for our recent 2 night stay (to see Deacon Blue) and the reviews prompted me to book. The food is excellent, a very good wine selection, good beer choices and good service. I'm glad we booked as it is very popular. The menu, I understand, changes regularly and whilst not extensive there's something for everyone. The 4 of us really enjoyed what we chose. The food is very well presented with good service. I can highly recommend Embers if you are looking for a good restaurant in Scarborough

We enjoyed a delicious meal at Embers over the weekend. A large party of 11, the food was incredible, the cocktails and wine were so tasty and the service fantastic. Communication with George prior to the reservation was brilliant. Can't wait to return.

Excellent food. The pit tray is a mighty feast - I did my best. Top service. And for what we had, £70 for two people represents good value

I had read about this restaurant and booked weeks before visiting the area to be sure to get in. The woodovensmell is amazing even from outside and the food did not disappoint. Delicious and beautifully presented. I would definitely a visit

Great place to eat will be calling back for more Good tasty food

Just fantastic! Lovely atmosphere, excellent service, fantastic team and food is out of this world!

Struggled picking nice restaurants locally but this was a nice surprise. The food was great, compact but well curated menu. Drinks menu was excellent and extensive. A very pleasant evening 👍

Scallop is just amazing. Pork belly could be paired with stronger pickle. Would defo eat here and here only if in Scarborough again

Absolutely outstanding food and service. Cocktails amazing and can’t wait to return. A*

Having visited Embers on several occasions, I'm always left impressed by the consistently outstanding experience. The restaurant has a cosy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for any dining occasion. The food is exceptional, with each visit discovering new flavours and dishes. The cocktails are a must-try and a great complement to the meal. George, the host, ensures every guest feels welcomed and valued, while Dan, the chef, showcases incredible skill and passion in every dish served. Embers is undeniably my favourite place to dine, and I highly recommend it to anyone!

Couldn't fault anything. Service was excellent, food was delicious and we had a very enjoyable evening. Prices are a little above average for Scarborough but very much worth it. Highly recommended.

Absolutely fantastic from the moment you walk in to the second you leave. Food spectacular and plenty of it. Highly reccomend a visit, booking in advance essential its a beautiful small restaurant, with attwntive staff and out of this world food

From the minute we walked into Embers we had the most lovely experience. Personal attention to detail, knowledgeable staff, diverse choices of food and wines. Everything was beautifully prepared and presented. I loved it from start to finish. The home smoked salmon had theatre and uniqueness, the scallops were buttery and perfectly cooked and my whole plaice was just dreamy. Thank you so much!!

Great food, atmosphere and service! Would definitely recommend a visit.

This was our first visit to Embers after my wife ‘spotted’ it as a local favorite and we weren’t disappointed. The food was amazing which along with a great service made for a lovely evening out. Embers is only a small restaurant with a limited menu, but what is there is absolute quality. We started out with some tapas dishes, accompanied by the complimentary home made bread, which were amazing (loved the theatre with the smoked salmon) followed by a casserole for me and a Cod special for the wife. All were really tasty and an absolute delight. Naturally, we had to make room for dessert, the apple sticky toffee pudding was ‘amazing’ The ambiance was just right, nicely busy, coupled with a top notch efficient and friendly service. It’s already on the list on our next visit to the coast.

Visited this restaurant last Friday after having tried several times to book, but usually fully booked . It’s hidden away from the usual routes in Scarborough, but worth searching out! A lovely ambience inside and beautifully lit . The food was excellent , with generous portions and bags of flavour… no need for salt and pepper here!…..It’s obvious that they care and have a passion for food …. It makes a change to be addressed as Sir these days and whilst not essential.. a lovely touch. Would very much like to return and will remember to try and book well in advance. Glad to found and finally tried it Thank you

This was a recommendation and we were really pleased to have taken this on board. Luckily we booked well in advance as it was busy even at the end of January. The guy in charge was very helpful. I would recommend the scallops and king prawns for starters The Laksa was disappointing but the nutty greens were fantastic. But there is no set menu so these dishes may not be available. The drinks are expensive and there is no house wine

An absolute must visit to this slightly hidden away restaurant. The service is exceptional serving a delightful menu and lovely produce

A beautiful restaurant with fantastic food and an amazing atmosphere. Thank you G for a lovely evening. Small plates/starters, scallops, king prawns and patatas bravas.

Absolutely spotless service. Food, wine and atmosphere of a quality beyond comprehension, you need to visit Embers.

Great place to go, food is nice

Delicious meal last night. Couldn't believe home made gluten free bread and great to have staff with an understanding of gluten. The food was lovely. I had the fish.

Fantastic evening celebrating Pete’s (review below!) surprise 60th birthday! The staff were absolutely second to none, on the ball with drinks and making sure everybody had everything they needed. The selection of wood fired starters were amazing and the steak was lovely and tender. We will definitely be back as this was our first visit. Thanks for a lovely evening, Embers :)

Just want to say a massive thank you to the management and staff at Embers for hosting my surprise 60th birthday party on Saturday night. The whole occasion was fantastic from the food, drinks to the atmosphere and all made possible by a fantastic wife and the great team at Embers. Thanks everyone for a night I will never forget

Really cosy interior. Superb food. Excellent service. Great choice of drinks.

Went here on a recommendation and so glad we did. Friendly staff made us feel welcome when we arrived early. The food is on another level and we were spoiled for choice. Everything came with small details that lifted it. Bread came with confit garlic and flavoured butter. Patatas bravas we’re out of Theo’s world and the whipped feta was incredible The flat breads were a massive stack. The pit plate beat me as was a big meal which packed loads of flavours, my only regret was not picking something smaller so I could have a dessert 100% will be back here

Yet again a delicious meal at Embers. Is there anything that isn’t perfect here? They take lovely food and elevate it to perfection. The flavours are all amazing. George and Betty looked after us beautifully again and George’s Espresso Martini was so good that I had to have two! Our favourite place in Scarborough. Thankyou!

First visit to Embers for my partner's birthday. Staff were fantastic and really accommodating. The food was absolutely amazing, the chef here combines amazing flavours an quality results shine through in the food. Definitely a place that is passionate about what they do. Already my favourite place to eat. We will most definitely be back! Highly recommended, and faultless on all fronts. Thank you!!

Arrived in Scarborough trying to find an extra special place to eat whilst on our honeymoon and was drawn to Dan’s story on his website. In the midst of a storm where weather warnings were issued to stay in and not travel to the North Coast, we are so glad to have braved it…. Being sat in the snug, we could smell the aroma of the wood fired oven and could not prepare ourself for the amazing cuisine we were about to consume - each and every bite was rich in flavour, portions ideal, presentation artistic. The service was just as great as the food and would highly recommend this restaurant to any locals or visitors to the area

Lovely little restaurant. Great choices on the menu. Food & service really good.

Gorgeous, our whole experience was great from start to finish, food, staff & atmosphere was lovely! Thank you so much!

Amazing restaurant, loved the food and cocktails. Staff were brilliant catered to your every need. I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Scarborough

I found Embers through TripAdvisor. From the reviews, I expected it to be good but what we found was exceptional quality food and drink. Particular highlights for me were the scampi, smoked salmon and the Embers Old Fashioned, but everything was very good, even the water! The staff were very friendly and were happy to provide an item not on the menu. The prices were also very reasonable. We will definitely be visiting again.

I have travelled to many places in the world, some of which are considered to be food mecas such as Italy. I can honing say that the food serves here was some of, if not the best I have ever tasted. I challenge any food critique in the country, to visit this place and sample this gastronomic masterpiece of the east coast.

A wonderful gem of a place. Fantastic service, quirky surroundings and delicious food. We will be returning when we are next staying in Scarborough.

For years Scarborough has been crying out for a restaurant like this. The restaurant size is perfect as it’s personal. The staff ensure your visit is memorable and as for the food - this is melt in the mouth, the use of the wood fired...

We had a pleasant evening at Embers. All the courses we chose were good. We were bemused by the bottle of water with herbs in it at first but after trying it we found it was refreshing and very enjoyable

Wow. What an amazing meal. Everything was delicious, the portions were surprisingly good, and we cannot wait to return. There wasn’t one part of this meal we feel negative about. Thank you guys. You should be very proud of what you have.

Really enjoyed a pre-theatre dinner here. Friendly team, with delicious, creative food that is beautifully presented and expertly cooked - and agree about the benefits of the woodfired oven! The homemade mini loaves of bread with different 'butters' was a creative surprise. All of us were impressed with our different choice of dishes. Highly recommend.

3.5 stars to be fair. A little disappointed with portion sizes of the mains for the price I paid. The tomahawk pork was basically the same size as a pork chop but with a longer bone 18 pound plus 4 pound for roast potatoes. The kebab burger was very small. 28 pound for a bottle of white and 8 pound for a special lager. All in all 95 pound for 2 starters 2 mains a bottle of overpriced wine and a pint of overpriced lager

Visited Saturday night with family and wasn’t disappointed from the warm welcome to the pleasant staff and wonderful quality food Will definitely be back if in Scarborough look this place up you won’t be disappointed

Exceedingly positive experience. We didn’t have a booking but were accommodated and had a lovely time. The staff were very attentive and the food was truly excellent. Lovely start to our UK mini break!!

Fantastic service and lovely food a bit cramped in the restaurant and the decor is basic. Some good fun with the smoked cocktails and food. They do a good children’s menu for £15 between 5 and 6. Very enjoyable

Myself and my boyfriend are massive foodies so we always do our research before we go to a restaurant we haven’t been to before. Safe to say this place didn’t disappoint. I rang for a table last minute and they were able to get us...

The food was perfectly cooked and presented. The starters/mains and desserts all 10 out of 10. The staff were brilliant, cocktails were incredible, and if we hadn’t already said no phones on our date I’d of had photos to prove it! 100% recommend this place as a special treat! Worth the money in every sense!

Lovely ambience and delightful staff We enjoyed our whole experience at Embers. Food was excellent even though we are vegetarian and the menu is quite meat based this was not a problem. Thank you we will be returning.

We were so impressed with our visit last year whilst on holiday that we booked again..... Atmosphere & service was 1st class as was the cocktails & starter plates but I thought the mains were a little 'underwhelming'.....

Wonderful meal, I had the prawns and a fish special and my Husband loved his steak. My lad was recommended the brownie, by the lovely waitress, which was great..thank you. Cocktails of Espresso martini and old fashioned were a perfect end to the meal for us too. Would definitely recommend for the food and drink when in Scarborough

Me and my husband have recently visited Embers, we were celebrating our first Wedding Anniversary. Embers was an excellent choice. The food was fantastic! We really enjoyed our meal. The service was also good. I would definitely recommend. A lovely little place. Thankyou Embers.

Arrived for our 6pm booking last night to find the restaurant full and buzzing ( a good sign on a very cold and wet day ). We were none the less made to feel welcome and shown to our table in the snug. The (free)...

I had Hake and prawns special and it was absolutely fab. I was a bit nervous as I don't eat fish often. This did not disappoint, prawns with heads on still, easy to pull off, and we're meaty and tasty. The Hake was equally delicious,...

Great evening meal with friends at Embers. Attentive and knowledgeable staff and lovely food. Thanks to all, a great night

Fabulous food, really lovely atmosphere, good selection of local spirits and beers.

Food & Drink were both outstanding, staff were very helpful and engaging, nothing was too much trouble. Only a small establishment so would advise booking. A++++

Had our registry wedding in Scarborough and booked this place for dinner. Well worth it. Everything was fresh and really tasty -- generous portions too.

We asked Embers to help celebrate time with friend prior to our vow renewal. As always the food was absolutely amazing. We filled the restaurant and Dan, George, Betty and the team looked after us so well were speechless (and that is not us). Embers...

Had a superb meal here whilst on holiday last week. Complimentary bread with roasted garlic and a pepper butter spread. Had 2 starters to share, mussels in a beautiful sauce and king prawns with chillies and leaves etc., mains were plaice with wood baked potatoes. Too full for dessert unfortunately! Staff were attentive and friendly. Wish we lived nearer but we will be back. Can't recommend highly enough.

Absolutely delicious food, too much corrianda for me 😂. The service was lovely and didn't put a foot wrong. The prawn starter is delicious if you go you must try it !. Will definitely be back. They offer gluten free and vegetarian options. Best place to eat in Scarborough.

What a gem this little restaurant was. From the moment we walked in the aroma ambiance and welcome was everything we hoped for. The small but perfect lunch menu was interesting tasty and varied. I think we could have tried everything and not been disappointed....

I went again been that many times staff made me feel great as I was dining by myself food was excellent as usual I recommend people go brilliant

This restaurant was the highlight of our weeks dining in Scarborough.Different dishes expertly prepared and presented. Friendly and efficient service.

We have had a couple of delicious evening meals and cocktails at Embers. We have also been to one of their super fun and also delicious bottomless drinks afternoon events! Not to be missed when their dates are announced! And not to forget when Embers catered our 10th wedding anniversary party with a selection of pizzas and the most yummy and might I add beautiful and colourful salads and sides. Always a pleasure to be served by all the team members at Embers. Dan and his staff are the best at their jobs. 5 star 🌟

I was excited to see sea bass on the Seafest2023 menu and I was not disappointed. This was the first time I have tasted it cooked in a wood smoke oven and will certainly be looking to book into the restaurant in the near future....

I have recently been to Embers for a hen party and for a baby shower and the food was absolutely AMAZING! Good selection of drinks too and friendly staff! Definitely recommend

Always amazing food and the staff are all great - but especially Beth, so friendly and such good customer service!

We took over Embers for a family dinner to celebrate my partner’s 50th Birthday. Everything from the moment we arrived to the moment we left was fabulous. The food was absolutely incredible and the service was perfect. I can’t recommend Embers enough.

My wife and I ate there on our 32nd wedding anniversary. The food was excellent as was the choice of wine and other drinks. We were waiting for a table, but any wait is well worth it and the staff kept checking on us before...

Lovely cosy restaurant. The service was good. The food was exceptional..well cooked. Nothing was too much trouble.perfect.

We’ve just had food from the Embers stall at Seafest. I had seabass; the best I’ve ever had. Beautifully cooked over the charcoal with the most lovely salad and served on a homemade pitta. Such a treat. I’ll remember that for a long time. I...

Well worth a visit, really top notch food and friendly staff. It was one of the highlights during our short stay in Scarborough. I would highly recommend!

This place is fabulous. Great service from George our waiter he was friendly and explained the menu to us . We had complementary bread with 2 delicious dips from the kitchen . We had the paella and it was superb along with the Spanish wine...

Perfect… Better than anticipated Food was delicious.. so tasty, melt in the mouth steak and fresh salad. Wish we weren’t so full up so that we could’ve had pudding.

It's a perfect pub to bring your family in, have a proper meal, play pool with mates,etc. Must visit if you're in Preston.

Just missed out on lunch and the lovely foh manager said why don’t you come back at 5. So we did and were rewarded with some lovely and delicious food. I love the concept and it is backed up by amazing staff. All in all...

Friendly staff, good menu home cooked food, great Tomahawk Pork, Smoked Salmon accompanying potatoes and veg all delicious. Beautiful infused Gin and fair priced wine. All in all a lovely meal. We will return on our next visit to Scarborough and recommend to all family...

Humous and scampi starters, they suggest 3 between 2 but 2 was sufficient. Curried monkfish (special) the right level of spice for someone who doesn't eat much curry and husband's flatiron was a decent portion. Can't comment on dessert as we were full! Place has...

Known Dan and Embers since the pop up takeaways of COVID days. It was fantastic food even then, to which we said maybe they could be our caterers for our wedding. We were so very pleased to see a restaurant opening up shortly after, which we went to for mother's day. Having also eaten in the restaurant since it opened, it was a no-brainer when we asked Dan if he really would cater for our wedding, and I shouldn't have been surprised at the food on the day.. but everyone was blown away. I cannot recommend Dan and his Team enough! The food was phenomenal, and there was so much of it - no one was going to go hungry, that's for sure! Not just the food though, because the Team were absolutely amazing. Professional and organised but also attentive, friendly and so accommodating to everyone's needs - from vegetarians to coeliacs. I highly recommend them, and if we're ever looking for caterers again for an event, we will be coming to Embers to provide it. Thank you guys, and I'll see you in the not-to-distant future!

Food was simply fabulous. The staff were really friendly and gave a great service and the ambience was great. Will definitely be back.

Enticed by the wood fired cooking style and discovered a true gem with incredible food 😊 tapas style starters served with a bit of theatrical flare and mains which lived up to the introduction

return visit to Embers after dining last year and another excellent meal. Good service and really great food again, will definitely return again next time we visit Scarborough.

Went to this excellent restaurant on Thursday night 29th June. From the time we arrived by taxi with the driver saying it was his favourite restaurant it did not disappoint. Staff were very welcoming and attentive. We had the small plate starters, Scampi, salmon and...

We were booked in for 5pm on a Friday, timed traffic wrong so ended up about 15 minutes late - rang ahead to notify staff and they were more than understanding. The food was very good with the starters being stand out, very good local craft lager and front of house staff all very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. My only fear writing this review is that this exceptional but small venue will be fully booked for our definite return visit, in which we will do are best to be on time!

It's evident that the chefs at Embers take immense pride in their creations. The exquisite plating and beautiful garnishes not only enhance the visual appeal but also showcase the restaurant's commitment to culinary excellence.

The other reviews of this place are not exaggerating. Location is low key, interior design kept very simple; it’s all about the wholesome food - which is just amazing. Question is why is it only No 2 in Scarborough and how on earth could we...