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Bistro Ember, San Francisco, CA

Bistro Ember

4.7
4.7
220 Reviews
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic
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Bistro Ember

4.7
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic
Noe Valley

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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 16:30–21:00 Fri–Sun 10:00–14:30 Fri–Sun 16:30–21:30
  • Phone number
    (415) 655-9265
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Deniz Sezer

What 220 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
  • 4.4Value

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."

220 Reviews
  1. Jim

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 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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  2. Trudy

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 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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  3. DunDun

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 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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  4. G

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 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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  5. ANNE

    New York City

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 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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  6. betty

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 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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  7. Marlon

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ember was a great experience, Ive eaten there twice now. The food is delicious. The service is top notch and the ambience is great!

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  8. betty

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food - lots of variety - tasty and well presented!

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  9. SonomaCogem

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very pleasant meal at Bistro Ember on a sunny Sunday

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  10. Mark

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m very sorry the Turkish breakfast is no more. We enjoyed our meal (the food is always very good) but were disappointed to see the item was removed from the menu.

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Bistro Ember is rated 4.7 stars by 220 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Bistro Ember restaurant

Bistro Ember

4.7
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic
Noe Valley

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Bistro Ember

1298 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114-3918

Additional information

  • Area
    Noe Valley
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri–Sun 10:00–14:30 Fri–Sun 16:30–21:30
  • 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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