Ember Kitchen + Cocktails - Houma (LA)

4 /5 Alaysia Brown: I’ll definitely be back. It doesn’t surprise me that the restaurant is currently rated 4.3. With more experienced servers, EKC could easily be a 4.5 to 5. The food and atmosphere was excellent. I dined with five family members for brunch, and everything we ordered, from the breakfast plate to the hot honey chicken biscuit and chicken and waffles, was great. We were served by Kyle H. While she has potential, her service needs improvement. She was forgetful, moved with little sense of urgency, and made small billing errors. When we pointed out a mistake, her response, “I don’t make the prices,” came off as dismissive and an overall bad attitude. With additional training and coaching, her service could be stronger. Overall, we’ll be back.

5 /5 Marty terrebonne: I’ve slept on this place way longer than I should have. I first came across it a year ago but couldn’t dine in at the time due to a closed event. Today, I finally made it with a couple of coworkers for lunch, we had a fantastic experience. Our waitress seemed a little flustered at first, but once she found her groove, she did an excellent job. She checked on us often, kept our drinks full, and provided great service throughout. The appetizers are a bit pricey, but they were very well prepared and tasted great - I ordered the smashed burger, which was very good, though I personally would’ve liked their secret sauce on both the top and bottom buns. And don’t be afraid of the peppers; they’re pickled well and really weren’t spicy at all. One of my coworkers ordered the crawfish and shrimp pasta and loved it so much he jokingly licked the plate to show how much he enjoyed it. He did mention he didn’t find a single piece of crawfish in the dish, but I’ve never seen him finish a plate that fast. While the portion wasn’t as large as some other restaurants, the quality was far superior to most places in the area. One thing I’m certain of: this will absolutely be a date-night spot for me going forward. As far as first impressions go, this was a top-notch experience. Everyone on my team thoroughly enjoyed both the food and the hospitality. Excellent job to our waitress up front and the kitchen staff in the back, thank you!

5 /5 Mary Schwab: I recently dined at Ember and really enjoyed my visit. The ambiance was warm and cozy, making it a perfect spot to relax. I ordered the wedge salad, which was fresh and crisp, with just the right balance of flavors. To complement my meal, I tried one of their mocktails because I’m expecting! It was refreshing and thoughtfully crafted. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Overall, Ember offers a welcoming atmosphere with tasty, well-prepared dishes. I’d definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a cozy place to unwind and enjoy good food and drinks.

5 /5 Cindy Matherne: I enjoyed a lovely Sunday Brunch on the Sunday before Christmas with friends. This new gem downtown is beautifully decorated and is very comfortable. I was very glad that I knew to make a reservation because it appeared that every chair in the restaurant was occupied. The service from the moment we entered was outstanding, The cocktails and food did not disappoint. Everything we had was absolutely delicious, from the French 75 to the Smoked Fish Spread to the Grillades and Grits to the Bread Pudding. I’m very excited to know that this beautiful restaurant is now open for lunch. I’ll be going back soon.