
Ember
Williamsburg
Restaurant in Williamsburg, United States
The Read
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Ember is a strong Williamsburg pick when the table is split between steak, seafood, sushi, and cocktails. Book it for date night, a polished family dinner, or a celebration near Colonial Williamsburg; skip it if you want a traditional sushi counter or tasting-menu format.
About Ember
Ember in Williamsburg is an evening option for diners who want steak, seafood, and sushi in one place. Confirmed details point to a business-casual restaurant at about $45 per person, open Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM; Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM; and closed Monday. That makes Ember an evening-meal choice, not an all-day stop.
Because confirmed information is limited, evaluate Ember by its core offering rather than assumptions about the room, service style, drinks, or special formats. It is best understood as a Williamsburg dinner built around steak, seafood, and sushi, useful when a group is not aligned around one craving. Its appeal is simple: the table can choose among steak, seafood, and sushi without moving venues.
Choose it when the table wants steak, seafood, and sushi
The main reason to choose Ember is range. The cuisine covers steak, seafood, and sushi, with signature dishes including Filet Mignon, Handmade Sushi Rolls, and Surf and Turf. That helps when one diner wants a steak-focused dinner and another wants sushi or seafood. For groups, that range can matter more than novelty: a shared dinner is easier when the menu’s confirmed strengths point in several familiar directions.
For ordering, build around the confirmed signatures. Filet Mignon is the clearest steak choice, Surf and Turf covers steak and seafood, and Handmade Sushi Rolls are the natural order for diners who want the sushi side of the menu. Together, they summarize the restaurant’s positioning. If the table is deciding whether Ember fits the night, start there rather than assuming more about the menu.
Plan it for the evening, and remember it is closed Monday. The hours make Ember a set-piece dinner choice: use the listed schedule for an evening meal, not lunch, brunch, or late night. For weekends, Friday and Saturday extend later than the other listed open nights, while the opening time stays 4:00 PM.
What the details say
The dress code is business casual, so Ember fits diners seeking a Williamsburg dinner without a formal fine-dining assumption. The confirmed facts support a direct read: steak, seafood, sushi, evening hours, and about $45 per person. That places it in a practical middle ground for diners who want a planned dinner without relying on claims about the room, service, or beverage program.
For a food-focused traveler planning a Williamsburg evening, Ember can be one dinner option within a broader itinerary. Pearl’s full Williamsburg restaurants guide, Williamsburg bars guide, Williamsburg hotels guide, Williamsburg wineries guide, and Williamsburg experiences guide are better for planning the rest. Ember’s role is straightforward: use it when dinner needs to satisfy steak, seafood, and sushi preferences in one stop.
The verdict: consider Ember for a business-casual Williamsburg dinner when the group wants steak, seafood, and sushi at about $45 per person. The most grounded orders are Filet Mignon, Handmade Sushi Rolls, and Surf and Turf. With limited confirmed details beyond those points, the strongest recommendation is narrow: choose Ember for its stated evening hours and three clearly identified signatures.
Planning details
- Location
- 403 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- emberwilliamsburg.com
- Phone
- (757) 530-8060
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined and sleek setting with relaxing lighting, open-kitchen energy, and a warm, contemporary aesthetic.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
Signature Dishes
- Filet Mignon
- Handmade Sushi Rolls
- Surf and Turf
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 403 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Planning details
Location
403 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185 · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Ember in Williamsburg?
For a different night out in Williamsburg, look for another restaurant with a narrower focus if your group wants only steak, only seafood, or only sushi. Ember is the stronger fit when the table wants all three in one dinner.
Is Ember good for solo dining?
Ember can work for solo dining if you want a business-casual dinner in Williamsburg built around steak, seafood, or sushi. The price is about $45 per person, which is useful to know before going.
Does Ember offer a tasting menu?
The confirmed details do not establish a tasting-menu format. Evaluate Ember by its steak, seafood, sushi, and signature dishes instead.
Is Ember worth the price?
At about $45 per person, Ember is most likely to make sense for diners who want steak, seafood, and sushi in the same Williamsburg dinner. The value depends on whether that range is useful for your table.
What should I order at Ember?
Order from the signature dishes: Filet Mignon, Handmade Sushi Rolls, and Surf and Turf. Those choices best represent Ember’s confirmed steak, seafood, and sushi focus.









