Ember

What an experience. From the moment we arrived, the whole place was buzzing with effervescent excitement. Couples, small groups and large groups soaking in the warm atmosphere of the food and the drinks. The beef tartare was exceptional, and my duck breast was cooked to perfection (a special request was made to get the sauce on tap for our next visit). My good wife’s steak was the most melt in the mouth cut of beef I think I’ve ever had. A special shout out to our waitress, Tilly, who was so accommodating and helpful throughout the visit. She deserves a ton of recognition for her attentiveness, her recommendations and for her general demeanour. We will be back.

We enjoyed every bite and every minute. We tried Beef tartar, fried crepe, pierogi, beetroot carpaccio for a starter, had lamb and beef cheeks for main and crème brûlée, polish cheesecakes and karpatka for a dessert. We finished it all and I couldn’t believe that. It was just way too tasty to leave it unfinished. Incredible atmosphere where you can see that staff not only cares about customers but about each other. It was absolute delight, was first time but I’m already looking forward to comeback. Unique and rare experience nowadays 🫶🏻

Possibly the best Sunday dinner we’ve ever had. I’ll be thinking about those roasties for a long time. The staff were amazing too which made it extra lovely. Already booked to go back for Mother’s Day. Ps, very dog friendly!!

best meal I have ever had in the UK! So happy to have found a restaurant where the food is cooked to perfection, perfectly seasoned and you can taste the quality of the ingredients in every bite. The quality extends to the tables and setting too, in an old barn within sheepfolds looking out onto the courtyard and the river. I cannot wait to go back!

We had such an incredible experience at Ember Sheepfolds! The setting is stunning — indoors or out on the terrace with views of the Keel Crossing — and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more attentive. 👏 What makes Ember special is the monthly cuisine change. We visited during Hong Kong month, and the food was outstanding. Favourites included the Crispy Mushroom Bao (VE), perfectly fluffy and fresh, the Prawn Toast with real prawn and crunchy sesame topping, and the Chicken Satay, cooked to perfection with a fragrant peanut sauce. Delicious food, amazing atmosphere, and something new every month — a must-visit in Sunderland! ❤️

Delicious food and friendly service. We had the Lamb Chops and the Lamb Kofte. I couldn’t eat all mine (but maybe because I had some hummus and pitta to start!) but I felt the portions were still more than enough for the hungriest of folk. We will definitely go back , especially as they have a changing menu so always something new to try.

Had lunch today at Ember and it certainly did not disappoint !! from the moment we walked in we were greeted with a smile and it just continued our whole visit, every member of staff was brilliant and couldn't have been more helpful, nothing was too much trouble, not only was the Customer Service first class the food was gorgeous too!! This was our first visit and it certainly won't be our last !! Nio!

Best meal I’ve ever had! The food was simply divine I heard the Southern fried chicken with French toast. The chicken was really good quality and just mouthwatering. My partner had the ribs which literally fell off the bone and were just delicious. We had three sides between us, which was a little too much, but we decided not to get a pudding this time however the table next to us were literally moaning at how good it was ha ha. I got the strawberry and basil martini cocktail which had a nice kick to it and my partner enjoyed a nice Sauvignon Blanc. Overall their service was absolutely amazing. Our waitress was very attentive and had excellent service skills as well as the bartender drink service with all with a friendly smile Thank the chef as we left just such an amazing experience. This is exactly what this area needs with all the developments well done looking forward to the new menu to try next month.