Restaurant in Ottawa, Canada
Ember
100Pearl PointsClarence Street Fire Cooking
About Ember
Ember anchors Ottawa's ByWard Market with approachable energy and a room that shifts from dinner service to late-night bar scene on weekends. The industrial-casual space runs louder than peers like Buvette Daphnée or TOMO, making it better for celebration nights than quiet conversation. Book early in the week for lower noise, or lean into the Friday and Saturday late hours if you want the full social atmosphere.
Ember is an Ottawa venue with evening hours through the week and longer late-night hours on Friday and Saturday. The verified dress code is smart casual, so it suits diners who want to look put-together without treating the visit as formal. Beyond the published hours and dress code, specific details such as cuisine, menu format, seating layout, prices, reservation lead times, bar service should be confirmed directly with the venue before you plan around them.
The Room and the Energy
Ember is in Ottawa. Its verified schedule is 5–11 PM Monday through Thursday, 5 PM–2 AM Friday, 12 PM–2 AM Saturday, 12–11 PM Sunday. Those hours make it a more flexible option on weekends than many dinner-only venues, especially if you are planning later in the evening. The confirmed dress code is smart casual.
What to Try Across Two Visits
Specific menu items and cuisine details are not verified here, so first-timers should review Ember's current menu or contact the venue before deciding what to order. If you are comparing options for a night out, Buvette Daphnée, Grey's Social Eatery, Gyubee Japanese Grill, Luxe Bistro, TOMO Restaurant are other named Ottawa-area dining options to consider based on your preferred timing, setting, availability.
Ember opens at noon on Saturday and Sunday, while Monday through Friday service begins at 5 PM. Because menu and service-format details are not verified here, do not assume that every offering is identical across all hours; confirm directly with the venue if a particular dish, seating style, or experience matters to your plans.
Getting a Table
Reservation availability, walk-in policies, group capacity, phone details are not verified here. For planning purposes, use the confirmed operating hours and contact Ember directly through its current booking channels. For broader city planning, see our full Ottawa restaurants guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Ember?
Bar seating details are not verified here. Confirm directly with Ember if you want a specific seating type or are planning around a walk-in visit.
How far ahead should I book Ember?
Reservation lead times are not verified here. Ember's confirmed hours are 5–11 PM Monday through Thursday, 5 PM–2 AM Friday, 12 PM–2 AM Saturday, 12–11 PM Sunday; check the venue's current booking channel for availability.
Can Ember accommodate groups?
Group capacity and seating configuration are not verified here. Contact Ember directly before planning for a group, especially if you need a specific table arrangement or time.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ember?
Ember opens at noon on Saturday and Sunday and at 5 PM Monday through Friday. Specific differences between daytime and evening menus or service are not verified here, so confirm with the venue if that matters to your visit.
What should I wear to Ember?
Ember's verified dress code is smart casual. Choose polished casual clothing rather than assuming either formalwear or very casual attire is expected.
What should a first-timer know about Ember?
Ember is in Ottawa. The verified facts to plan around are its hours and smart-casual dress code; menu, booking, seating, service details should be checked directly with the venue before you go.
Location
92 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7B5, Canada
Ottawa, Canada
Compare Ember
| Venue |
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| Ember |
| Buvette Daphnée |
| TOMO Restaurant |
| Gyubee Japanese Grill |
| Luxe Bistro |
| Grey's Social Eatery |
How Ember compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.
Also Consider
- Buvette Daphnée, Notable alternative
- TOMO Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Gyubee Japanese Grill, Notable alternative
- Luxe Bistro, Notable alternative
- Grey's Social Eatery, Notable alternative
Among ByWard Market options, Ember trades polish for accessibility. Buvette Daphnée delivers tighter execution and wine-focused curation but requires advance booking and runs quieter, choose it for date nights when conversation matters. TOMO Restaurant offers more refined Japanese technique and a calmer room, though at a higher price point and with stricter reservation windows. If you're weighing value and walk-in flexibility, Ember wins: it books easier than both and costs less per head, with the trade-off being a noisier, less service-driven experience.
Gyubee Japanese Grill and Luxe Bistro sit closer to Ember's accessibility tier but lack the late-night energy. Gyubee works for interactive yakiniku groups, while Luxe skews formulaic bistro fare with less atmospheric payoff. Grey's Social Eatery offers similar casual pricing but feels more suburban in execution. For celebration dinners where ambiance and ease of booking outweigh culinary precision, Ember is the better Ottawa pick.
If Ember is full or you want a quieter alternative, book Buvette Daphnée a week ahead for wine-bar intimacy, or choose TOMO for refined plating and lower noise. For last-minute group dinners with mixed palates, Ember remains the most forgiving option in the Market corridor.
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