Embers Restaurant

I went to Embers with my wife on my birthday. The service was excellent and the food was really delicious! My wife is a vegetarian and they have a full menu for her....much appreciated! They have a prix fixe menu for both meat eaters and vegetarians (I selected the meat and my wife vegetarian). The service was probably the highlight. Our server and sommelier were both amazing. Her wine pairings were 🎯 I'd highly recommend but make sure you submit your reservation ASAP. The place is a small!

Located inside Tenya Lodge, this upscale steak and seafood restaurant delivers. I had the rib steak with a table made Caesar salad, also had the frau Gras all where excellent, the steak was tasty and huge. The also have a nice wine list. The only issues we had was when we came in early to have a drink in the bar, and to watch the game, we were told we had to eat there or wait in the lobby, which to us was not an option. After negotiating with the desk person and " manager" it was reluctantly agreed that we could have a cocktail at a table in the bar. Also, our dinner took a long time getting out, my steak was only warmish at best, but I ate it cause I was really hungry.

Wonderful ambiance and service, and a great place for date night. The high prices keep the screaming kids away! The food was inventive and pretty good, although some of the flavor combinations were not to our liking. They did a good job accommodating food allergies. The prices are high, but in line with what one would expect for fine dining. We paid about $170 per person, and we opted for the cheaper menu (4 course, not 7 course). We didn't get the wine pairing, but we did each order a drink.

We were fortunate to be able to have a wonderful dinner at Embers restaurant at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. The prefix menu was a delight of flavors and the wine pairing made for an even more enjoyable time. Our soumila helped us to understand the pairings and what to expect from the selection of wines that we were having. We were greeted from the beginning by the team. We were able to meet the chefs and talk with them about the food. Remember to ask if they have the pinecone (its great after the meal as a mint) Thank you to the entire team for such a great memory, and a beautiful setting.

Food and service are really great, especially when you consider remote location just on Yosemite National Park border.

The food was good. I had the filet and it was a little salty but otherwise cooked to my liking. Also had the lobster bisque which was very good. My friend had the rack of lamb and loved it. Unfortunately I have to give two stars as a result of the management. Our server was great but the manager spent the entire duration of our rather expensive meal having a loud and obnoxious conversation with the table next to us. I couldn’t hear a word my friend said. To be fair, the patrons at the table next to us were pushing the ridiculous conversation forward. The manager, however, should have known better and shut the conversation down rather then keeping it going. We were really looking forward to a nice dinner, but no such luck.

Great food and attentive service in an elegant yet casual setting. We had pork chops, recommended by wait staff, and they were excellent. Kids were very happy with chicken strips and paste and grilled chicken with pasta. Dessert was chocolate cake, which is huge and cl comes with a large pot of molten chocolate. Delicious!

Absurdly overpriced. Food was not good. I could have made it better myself for a quarter of the price. Our waiter was mediocre.

Embers Restaurant, Fish Camp: 2025 June 7 (4 of 5) Embers Restaurant is inside Teneya Lodge. Teneya Lodge is located at Fish Camp in Mariposa County, about two miles from Yosemite National Park's South Gate Entrance. We decided to celebrate our 34th year wedding anniversary here. It was an interesting experience - with pluses and minuses. I'll have to break my review down to be fair. Atmosphere: The first thing you see when you enter is a cozy fireplace. It defines the space and creates a visual appeal, and can enhance the dining experience. (5 of 5) The restaurant's lighting is just bright enough to see and enjoy your companions and the food. (5 of 5) The tables are spaced far enough but the hard surfaces and open layouts bounce sound, so patrons began to speak louder in order to be heard. (3 of 5) The high-backed chairs were very comfortable even though they were difficult to move. (4 of 5) Overall 4.25 Price: $99 per person for a four-course dinner. Wine pairing cost extra. I don't drink liquor and my husband drove so he only had one drink. He ordered a Jack & Coke. It came in a small glass and had an odd taste so we had to send that back. He was informed that they used a different soda instead of coke (hello... jack and COKE...). (2 of 5) The remake was much better. (4 of 5) We were asked whether we wanted bottled water or regular water. My husband wanted bottled water but didn't get it, although his glass of water was filled without him having to request it. (4 of 5) One drawback was the glass itself. It looked spotty. (1 of 5) Overall 2.75 Food: After a half hour wait, the flow of food began. The saying "eating with your eyes" is true here. The presentations were 100% on point, emphasizing the dish's appearance, and influencing our perception of its taste and expectations. Having said that, I feel a need to add that not all the dishes were 100% satisfactory. Amuse-Bouche (spring peas, fresh mint, crostini) We were told 100% of everything on the plate was edible, but I begged to differ. I agree that this wakes up our palate for what's to come, but the pod of the peas is a tough, inedible shell. The crostini, though, well-seasoned had a very hard texture. (3.5 of 5) Next, we had Nori Tempura. This was not a part of the menu, but it is an exceptional dish. It had the right balance of salt and crust. *Nori tempura is a popular snack in Japan. It's made by lightly battering and deep-frying sheets of nori giving it a crispy texture and umami flavour. The kitchen aced this dish. (5 of 5) First Course: Spring Onion & Fennel Velouté (spring onions, fennel, cream, chives) The chef was heavy-handed with the salt here but it still tastes lovely. The nori tempura complimented the soup, giving it the balance it needed. (5 of 5) Second Course: Grilled American Wagyu Skirt Steak (maitake mushrooms, roasted mini vegetables, furikake anna potato, yakiniku sauce) Wagyu steak is renowned for its exceptional marbling and tenderness. The server said the steak was medium rare. We enjoyed the taste but think the meat may have sat out too long. Parts were chewy but the taste of salt and pepper brought out the rich buttery flavour. (3.5 of 5) The Furikake Anna Potato (a marriage of French and Japanese) was good. (5 of 5) The Maitake Mushroom has a rich, woodsy, earthy and meaty flavour. I wish there were more. (5 of 5) We wanted more of just the smear of Yakiniku Sauce. I think a little scoop on the side would have been welcomed. I like the addition of sesame seeds. (4 of 5) Now, the vegetables: The root hairs on the vegetables looked like they flew straight from the garden and landed on the plate. Doesn't look appetizing, but tasted fine. (4 of 5) Overall 4.5 The Finale: Deconstructed Rhubarb & Lemon Custard Tart (lemon olive oil powder, truffle, gelée, macaroon) This was a well-implemented lovely 'end-of-meal' treat. I enjoyed the lemon tart and the gelée. My husband liked the truffle as well as the gelée. Neither of us enjoyed the macaroons. (4 of 5) We tried to be genteel but diners were heard scrapping their plates to get to their desserts, causing discomfort to the ears - like nails on a chalkboard. (1 of 5) Overall 2.5 (the plates pulled the score of the food down) Staff & Service: Morgan was our server and Victor silently, and with agility topped the water in my husband's glass without fuss. (4 of 5) Parking: Due to the number of visitors to this lodge, and depending on the season, parking may be a bear. Give yourself time to find parking if you have reservations. (4 of 5) Last Impression: For the price diners fork out, you'd think a seamless napkin would be provided. Alas, one of our napkins had a loose seam. The silverware set and plates are from the same maker - Oneida. The steak knife is weighted and has a nice firm handle. Will we go back? Personally, I enjoyed the experience, and will definitely return when the menu changes - which, we're informed, is seasonal.

We ate here last night but it was a let down especially for $99 per person 3 course meal. The staff was very nice so no complaint there but the service was super slow. It took about 35 minutes to get every dish and the portions were extremely small. We were served 1 small ravioli. The steak was good and so were the drinks but the portions were so small. I laughed when I saw the baby carrots and the 3 hallowed out fries filled with air.

Everything was delicious! Service was great. Nice hideaway restaurant in the woods :)

We came here for our anniversary and had a delightful experience. We had the space all to ourselves, the food and was curated and delicious and the service very satisfactory. My husband ordered a wine pairing and he said every glass enhanced the flavor of the plate it was served with. We would definitely recommend and will surely return.

We came here for our anniversary dinner and each course was delicious. We also did the wine pairing and they did a great job at choosing the wines to complement each course.

We were fortunate to be able to have a wonderful dinner at Embers restaurant at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. The prefix menu was a delight of flavors and the wine pairing made for an even more enjoyable time. Our soumila helped us to understand the pairings and what to expect from the selection of wines that we were having. We were greeted from the beginning by the team. We were able to meet the chefs and talk with them about the food. Remember to ask if they have the pinecone (its great after the meal as a mint) Thank you to the entire team for such a great memory, and a beautiful setting.

Excellent food, great service, nice lodge atmosphere with a fire place. The pork chop was tooled to perfection, with French mustard sauce, it came with mash potatoes, grilled cherry tomatoes and flat beans, so delicious!

Embers is an oasis! You pass through the glass door and enter a quiet, dignified restaurant. Embers might be located in the Tenaya Lodge but inside you feel like you're miles away. I recommend making reservations since it seems to be popular. We were seated promptly and had a wonderful table for two in front of the fireplace. They feature many local wines and we opted for a red from Idle Hour that was spectacular. We also brought our own bottle to enjoy with dinner - they have a very reasonable corkage fee. Our server, Gordon, guided our choices wonderfully. We both started with the Lobster Bisque. It's made with a puff pastry cooked over the top of the bowl, which gives it a dramatic presentation. The pastry is sprinkled with crispy garlic from another layer of flavor. It was some of the best lobster bisque I've ever had and the hubs said it was the best he's ever had. We moved onto the Filet Oscar for our main courses. Delicious! Hands down some of the best flavors ever - filet mignon perfectly seasoned and cooked, a tender artichoke bottom, fluffy crab - all topped with a delicate Bearnaise sauce. WOW. Yes, we were quite full when we finished, but after that wonderful meal we couldn't help but wonder, "What would Gordon have for dessert?" LOL Well, Gordon didn't disappoint. He suggested a Myer Lemon Creme Brulee with freshly made whipped cream and fresh berries. It was a flavorful explosion in my mouth! Gordon was the perfect server and balanced attentiveness and privacy. We enjoyed a quiet meal that was incredibly delicious. The tables are situated so you feel private from everyone else. And, to top off a great evening, they played a great selection of Christmas songs.

We made reservations here for New Year's Eve dinner with a group of 8. I was looking forward to eating here despite the poor reviews... I should have listened and looked for something else because this was the most disappointing meal I had in all of 2019! The food itself wasn't too bad... but the service was absolutely terrible! Our server was Thomas and he really didn't seem to care about providing quality service! Perhaps this was due to the fact that the gratuity was automatically added onto the bill for our large party?? Our reservation was at 730 and we didn't get out of there until 10pm! (There were about 7-8 other parties in the small dining room with multiple servers) The food came out first starting with the kid's meals a good 15-20 minutes before the first of the adult's entrees began coming out. If you want to all eat together DO NOT COME HERE! Eventually the rest of the meals began trickling out here and there... he would bring one table a dish and then one dish to our table. I have no idea who was expediting the tickets but they were horrible at it! It's completely ridiculous that they sent out some of our party's food a full hour before others got served! My poor best friend had to eventually ask for her salad around 915 because he completely forgot all about it and just left her sitting there with nothing while everyone else had finally received their meals! I understand that it was New Years, so I expected to wait... I'm not unrealistic... However, when someone asks for a hot chocolate and you snap "I can't do that right now because I have to get the food out before it gets cold!" It's totally disrespectful! BTW the food was cold anyways, except the proteins because your kitchen can't get it together to save their lives! Then again when we ask if you can split the check and you reply "No I'm too busy you'll have to do it yourself!" It makes me wonder if you understand what exactly your role as a server entails!?? It was completely unacceptable to treat guests in this manner! The manager did give us a partial credit on our bill, which I guess made things slightly better... I would have ultimately preferred a nice meal and good service though! Just seems like if we're going to be dropping 400$ on a meal and nearly a thousand dollars on the rooms, you would think they would strive to provide an exemplary experience from the beginning of the stay till the end! Bottom line save your money and frustration and go somewhere that's actually worthy of your hard earned dollars! I sincerely hope the management at Tenaya addresses the issues presented by the numerous patrons that left feeling as unsatisfied as we did!

Amazing service! I got the filet mignon and it was in a reduction sauce of wine, but I asked if I could have the dish with another sauce because I had a sulfite allergy. But the server Camille really went above and beyond. She brought me two alternate sauces. She wanted to accommodate my allergy to the maximum and for me to have the best experience possible. I only really get sauces Incase the steak is a bit dry but this wasn't an issue here as it was very good. But I really appreciate the gesture and length Camille went to as steak is my favorite food but no server has ever gone the extra mile with not just one sauce but two!

Whitney was great! Had a seat at the window and enjoyed good food and excellent service while we wached the rain

Your experience here will highly depend on your waiter. The waiter attending the table near ours seemed to make the food come alive off the menu meanwhile our waiter was just meh...not that interested. The highlight of the dinner was definitely dessert! We had the bananas diablo which they prepare tableside and it was about the only excitement we got from our waiter all night. Menu options were a little limited so they were kind enough to allow me to order from a different menu (belonging to Sierra Restaurant) as well as my husband who sticks to a vegan diet. For the price, they can definitely do better. My cousin and her husband enjoyed their meal, but again not worth the high price tag.

We ate here last night and what a disappointment. We ordered the crab cake (only good thing from our dinner, lobster soup (bland as hell), and I ordered the lamb chops and my husband ordered the filet. We both had to send our entrees back because although he asked for his medium, it was rare. My lamb chops were rare as well. Not even sure if that's even safe to eat. They cooked both longer and brought it back and I literally took 2 bites and I couldn't eat it anymore. We ended up paying $180 for 2 and that was such a waste of money. We both woke up this morning feeling nauseous with stomach aches. Do yourself a favor and just go across to Jackalope's.

The atmosphere was great but the food and service was terrible. 1. There is no reservation. 2. The reception kept lying on waiting time. 30 minutes became 1 hour wait. 3. Food at that price tag is not acceptable. $35 for pasta that was over cooked, some pasta stuck together and some are not cooked. The shrimps was just tiny frozen shrimp instead of prawn on the menu. 4. The main course arrived before the starter was finished. I wouldn't go there again for my next trip. Luckily there is no competition there for them. That restaurant in San Francisco wouldn't survive for a year.

We went to Embers, your "fine dining" restaurant on Saturday night and by far it was one of the worst dining experiences of my life. After a couple of drinks at your bar, we arrived on time for our 9pm reservation to find that Embers was a freezing cold, overly air conditioned room with the ambiance of a normal hotel conference room. We were promptly seated, but received zero attention for over fifteen minutes - no one asking us if we wanted beverages, no water, nothing - while we saw the sole waiter setup and perform the kitchy tableside flambé dessert performance. Why, if there was only one waiter, he didn't at least come take and put in our drink order before launching into "Bananas Diablo" is absolutely beyond me. He spent the full ten minutes making the dessert alternating between his weak stand-up and turning around to apologize for not serving us. We thought about leaving at this point. Thought it was a sign of things to come. I really wish we had listened to our guts. When Christopher finally made it over to us, he apologize again (which was now getting annoying), took our drink orders and told us about what on the menu were his favorite dishes. My fiancée made the regretable decision of listening to him and ordering the roasted lamb, while I got the chicken. We also got a salad and a lobster bisque, because by the time all this happened, we were already extremely hungry. The salad and bisque came out twenty-minutes after that. Unimpressive, but whatever. Hardly something to complain about...it was a salad. The bisque was served in an enomous bowl, but ultimately, fine. Nothing exciting or special about our appetizers, but definitely not worth the time it took for it to arrive. But our entrees didn't come out for an additional FIFTY minutes. We were there for an hour and a half before our entrees hit the table. And guess what? They were disgusting. At Jackaloupe's, someone ordered a chicken dish that was absolutely incredible smelling. My chicken tasted and smelled like nothing. Seasoning had never touched any part of the breast or skin. It was overcooked and very tough to eat. In fact, I didn't. I took two bites and decided that was enough. It was served with quinoa and califlower. Quinoa is quinoa. It too was fine. But the califlower was just boiled and plopped onto my plate, completely devoid of any flavor or character. I ate about half my quinoa, one piece of califlower and I was absolutely done. My fiancée was optimistic about her dish when it arrived. While cooked to a nice medium-rare, the lamb was soaked in a bland brown sauce, like something you'd find in an elementary school cafeteria, with whole uncooked cloves of garlic in it, rendering the meat inedible. The potato side dish was gray and soggy. And the same plain jane califlower polluted her plate, as well. Christopher's recommendation was way off. That was it. Dinner was done. We asked for the check right away. It took over fifteen minutes for the check to arrive, at which point, Christopher asked if we liked our meals and wanted them boxed. My fiancée told him plainly, her meal was awful and the kitchen needed to rethink the dish entirely. And when he turned to me, I just told him, "I ate the quinoa." To Christopher's credit, he did apologize profusely, offered to give us more drinks or a dessert on the house (we declined) and took the entrées off the bill, which we appreciated. He wasn't a bad server, just woefully understaffed. We're never coming back, but we were honestly very disappointed. We were looking forward to that meal and our stay at Tenaya. This whole experience left a very sour taste in our mouths and a very empty feeling in our bellies.

This place has not been open. Been here 1 week. Whats the deal here at this resort. They need to step up their game big time. They charge like if they were offering more. But they are not.

This is by far one of the coolest dining experiences we have had. Great food, great ambiance, and very friendly staff! Our waiter, Gordon , was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and we got the pleasure of having him make us a salad table side as well as a fire show with our dessert. Matt the manager was wonderful. Stopped by our table multiple times. The food was to die for and by far the best filet I've ever had. Reservations are required. Keep in mind they are seasonal.

Embers is the most expensive and fanciest restaurant at Tenaya Lodge in Fish Camp, CA. They require reservations and apparently do not take walk ins. We managed to get an 8:30PM reservation on New Years Eve. Apparently they are busy this time of year, whatever. The actual seating area is much smaller than Sierra, next door. They also have several similar items but when asked, the waitress informed us that Embers has "higher grade" food. Okay. But they do in fact share a kitchen. Decor is fine, very simple with a wilderness touch. The big red chairs are very comfy although they're very unwieldy so you could very easily knock into another customer's chair. Between us both, we spent $100. It was very pricey and we don't feel it was worth it. When we were seated, we were provided with water and a small plate with crispy bread, olives, and red pepper hummus. The crispy bread had olive oil, salt and pepper on it. It was extremely hard, oily, and salty. The hummus was nice, not too much heat and the proper consistency. The olives were fine as well, although the entire dish was so salty I downed my water very quickly. We aren't alcohol drinkers so we ordered two diet cokes. Fiance wasn't very hungry, so he ordered the quail as an appetizer, then we shared the table side Caesar salad and I ordered the Buffalo short ribs. The quail is actually only HALF of a quail (and they're small buggers). It was very tasty but there was not much to it. Two people who weren't very hungry couldn't share it, for sure. The Caesar salad was prepared at the table very meticulously. It was very interesting and nice to chat to the hostess who was prepping it. I think it had a bit too much lemon but overall very nice. They used real sardines, no bottle sauce at all. I was confused why she made so much and we had left overs, but we weren't allowed to have second plates. She wheeled the cart away with the spare salad. I can only imagine it went in the trash since other customers are paying to have it made fresh in front of them so no one else got it. Very odd. The buffalo short ribs were falling off the bone and came with a mole sauce which was very flavorful and hearty. The dish also came with root vegetables and polenta. I got only three veggie pieces, unfortunately. The polenta was tasty but a very thick consistency. Fiance suggests they used a lot of butter. It was thick and fluffy and stuck to my fork. It tasted great but was confused about the consistency. We ordered the popular bananas diabalo, where they cook the banana sauce in front of you and light it on fire, etc etc. Interesting to watch, again, like the Caesar salad. It comes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (we ordered another scoop) and some sweet wafers to provide texture. The bananas were very good in my opinion. Fiance wanted more flavor. The ice cream was still frozen and had ice crystals in it, it was hard and unpleasant to eat. I like the texture the wafers provided but it was too sweet. The sauce the bananas were tossed in was just the right amount of sweet but the wafers put it over. The waitstaff were all wonderful and accommodating. They were personable and easy going. I would have loved to give more stars for them but the food just doesn't make this a four star review.

We dined here when we stayed at the Yosemite lodging at Big Creek B&B. It's the nearest place to have proper dinner in the area. The foods were very good and service also good. A bit pricey but it's worth it.

The best option for dining here at Tenaya. This is slightly pricier than the Sierra restaurant, but it's 10x the atmosphere and food... so I would say the value is here over Sierra's madhouse of poor food and atmosphere. We actually REALLY enjoyed it... our server was a fantastic gent who took his time caring to discuss the food, prep, ingredients, etc, as well as being a joy to talk to about the ins and outs of Yosemite. A romantic, but traditional, steakhouse atmosphere, we got dressed up....although families were there with casually dressed kids, etc. It's dimly lit enough that the table experience is intimate, and other tables won't bother you. Ask for a seat near the fireplace. =) Tableside service really added the experience. The apps, salad, steaks were all great... but the table side caeser is ALWAYS welcome, and the after dinner drinks set on fire and mixed at the table were such an enhancement. I know it takes a lot of time, but we love that additional service option. It's just classic and brings a lot to the "table". It's definitely the best choice, certainly for couples. Enjoy.

The food was good. I had the filet and it was a little salty but otherwise cooked to my liking. Also had the lobster bisque which was very good. My friend had the rack of lamb and loved it. Unfortunately I have to give two stars as a result of the management. Our server was great but the manager spent the entire duration of our rather expensive meal having a loud and obnoxious conversation with the table next to us. I couldn't hear a word my friend said. To be fair, the patrons at the table next to us were pushing the ridiculous conversation forward. The manager, however, should have known better and shut the conversation down rather then keeping it going. We were really looking forward to a nice dinner, but no such luck.

Husband and I came here to celebrate our Anniversary and we were not impressed for an "upscale" dining experience. We tried to change our reservation with the manager of the restaurant to change our reservation from 6:45 to 6:00PM so we could enjoy the jacuzzi before it closed. He said he couldn't do it but after really pushing, he was willing to seat us at 6:15. When we arrived, the restaurant was empty! There was maybe 4 tables total, including us! My husband and I were sitting here thinking is something wrong? The food was sub-par. The filet was quite bland and really needed more flavor. For the price of the dishes, true disappointment. 6 oz. Filet Mignon | 36 Smoked Mac and Cheese Red Wine Bordelaise 10 oz. Filet Mignon | 42 Yukon Mashed, Bleu Cheese Gratin The service was great however, but the food just wasn't worth the price tag. I'd recommend saving your hard earned money and maybe just eat at the other restaurants they have available.

So I was apprehensive to come here due to the previous yelp reviews and lack of current reviews. Tom was our server. He was very attentive and went above and beyond. We were surprised to see other guests in jeans in flips flops as we thought you had to dress formal. The food was unique and very good. The dessert was amazing. We didn't have to wait long for anything. No complaints here. The lighting was odd and that was my only gripe. There was a spotlight on the painting above us which was LED and very bright which killed the romantic mood lighting.

Great Restsurant! Great service...our waitress name was Dawne...our visit was in December 2029...hope they open again soon!

What a disappointment. Embers is no longer an upscale restaurant. It is simply an ordinary restaurant with no ambience except for the chairs.They don't take reservations anymore and they do not have tableside Caesar salad nor châteaubriand nor bananas foster nor oh baby.It was special knowledge just ordinary. So sad.

We decided to give this restaurant a try when we heard it was the last night of the season and that no children were allowed. This was our weekend away from our kiddos!!! Embers was quiet, romantic and the least busy restaurant of the 3 at Tenaya Lodge. It is a fine dining experience verses the other 2. I'm glad we read some reviews here on Yelp before ordering. I found other people's recommendations to be very helpful. We did like the crab cake appetizer, you get 2 crab cakes per order. They were very simple but very fresh tasting. We also had to try the table side Cesar Salad, it was very good. It was fun to see how the waitress prepared it and it has a unique spicy flavor to it. I ordered the Filet Oscar picture posted below. It was perfect exactly how I ordered my Filet (medium rare). My hubby ordered the Lamb Shank again picture posted below. It fell right off the bone it was so tender. We also shared the Lobster Bisque soup that was good too but nothing special. Unfortunately, we were to full to try dessert. The table side Bananas Diablo looked great, maybe next time! The only reason I did not give it a five star was because we waited so long in between courses and for the final check. Otherwise, it was a great dining experience!!! The staff was super friendly...

Extremely average food for an extremely overpriced amount. Staff is Lowkey weird and the food is just not good. Paid 35 dollars for some salmon that was nasty and had no flavor. But hey I guess some people are into no flavor, that's just not my style

When I came here, average rating was 3 stars only. The food they prepared was very good and 3 stars is definitely under rated. The Lobster bisque soup and Fillet mignon was very delicious and I absolutely recommend to my friends.

Just came by for desert. The Bananas diablo was great! They were out of s'mores kits at the sweet shop so this fit the bill. Can't vouch for dinner though.

It must be special occasion visiting Yosemite to everybody. To celebrate a night at Tanaya Lodge, it's best to choose Embers. Their foods are excellent and the atmosphere is good. Finishing a dinner with "Banana Diablo" prepared by a entertaining server made my dinner very romantic.

Ordered the duck but it was cold. The taste was ordinary and didn't think it worth the price. The only thing I like was the lobster bisque soup. Service was so so...

This was a disappointment for us. The food was so-so except for the lobster bisque, which was just bad! The big square bowl and the puff pastry does not make up for the bland bisque that smells like fish. Maybe I got a bad batch. My wife did enjoy her Caesar salad and the show our waiter put on putting that salad together table side, It would've been two stars without that.

Our Embers experience was a good one. Gordon was our waiter. Personable and attentive. Quiet and romantic atmosphere. I had the lamb and it was good. My husband had the chicken and enjoyed it very much. The mashed potatoes were noteworthy and the Caesar salad, prepared at the table, was very good. I only have one complaint that kept this review from being a 5. The silverware is the most poorly designed eating utensil I have ever used. I would like very much whoever ordered those utensils for the restaurant to order lamb and try to manage cutting the meat off the bone with the arch handled fork and the big heavy steak knife. It took the pleasure right out of the meal for me. I mentioned it to Gordon. He told me that I am not the first person who has complained about the design. I would say that new flatware is in order for this place.

Booked a reservation and once we arrived they told me that we couldn't come in because one of my daughters was under the age of 12.. Really? Well, so long...

Samuel was a great attendant, he was funny and a great down to earth guy to talk too. My wife and I enjoyed the meal and the company. Great people and food!

Went here while staying at Tenaya Lodge and visiting Yosemite. We were the first ones to be seated and they placed us at a table near their double sided fireplace, very lovely. For appetizers I got the grilled quail and hubby got the arugula salad. Both had the wonderful candied bacon. That stuff is so good I could have just eaten a bowl of candied bacon! I had the lamb shank as a main and it was a very generous portion and the lamb was cooked perfectly. Hubby got the venison chop. I found the venison too gamey for my taste but hubby thought the flavor was just right, if not a little over-cooked. He also loved the polenta that came on the plate. For dessert hubby got the creme brûlée and thought it was good. As the hubby said, "it's hard to really f@ck up a creme brûlée." All in all, a lovely dinner.

Went to eat here during my first nights stay at tenaya lodge. We were greeted at the door and shown our seats by a snobbish waiter. After we were seated, we sat and waited for a good 30 minutes for someone to take our order. We could not even get the attention of any waiters or servers. We left! This restaurant is absolutely horrendous! Do not visit this restaurant under any circumstances. It will the best decision you made in your life. Utter waste of time!

Was at a small conference at Tenaya Lodge so my husband and I decided to eat here. We ordered the lobster bisque, filet oscar(8oz filet + crab and grilled artichoke heart), and the lamb rack. Lobster bisque was quite delicious, with a puff pastry on top of it. The filet oscar had a very good bearnaise sauce that accompaied it, and lamb rack was alright. What I'll have to say, though, is that the service was wonderful. Our waiters knew the menu(including wine list), and they were very friendly and attentive. Good dining experience.

Would highly recommend the Filet Oscar. We were happy with our meals. The crab cakes were really good and we also enjoyed the table side Caesar salad!

Hoping for a great steak but were very disappointed. My husband and I hiked all day and came back to the hotel for dinner. We both decided we needed a good protein fix. I ordered the filet Oscar and he ordered the lamb. The filet was correctly cooked, I asked for medium rare, but it was so tough. I was using the steak knife and sawing through it. The cut was not a filet. My husband had the lamb and had the same issue, the meat was terribly tough. They used a lot of salt to overpower everything. The only good thing I can say is that the bottle of wine we selected was delicious. Overall, would not ever return to this place for food. Would expect much better quality from the best and most expensive place in the hotel.

We recently went to Embers with friends. The atmosphere was decent. We were first served with bread, olive oil and some other things, no utensils, when asked for it, we were told no utensils would be provided until appetizers arrive. OK, that's pretty audacious. When your customers ask for utensils, you give them utensils, just that simple! Appetizers came, they all had weird taste, the pork belly dish was the worst offender, was full of fat, uneatable, it seemed like the chef was trying too hard to impress people but had the opposite effect. One of our friends' Brussels sprouts salad was so dry, she had to pour the olive oil we got for bread into the salad to make her own dressing. Entries were ok, nothing special. Overall, Embers is a wanna be high end restaurant with overpriced mediocre food.

One family. Five entrees. They couldn't get any of it right. All of the meat and even the couscous (!) was overcooked. Did we all get re-heated plates? At $15 per person, we expect better. At $40 per person, it is incompetence. $250. Yuck. The Embers restaurant left us feeling ripped off and that was even before the 10pm call to our room from the waiter who said that our European counterparts added their tip wrong and asked if we would return downstairs to resolve it. (Um, can this wait until tomorrow?) At $30-$40 per entree, we expect good, if not excellent. To a person, the food was poor. The next day, resolving the bill took the work five of their staff over nearly twenty(!) minutes. That is how little empowerment the staff is given to resolve issues...and we still felt like we got attitude. At any self-respecting 5-star hotel, the dinner would just be comped and be done with it.

The service was excellent, the food was good, the prices were overdone.

Service and food was excellent. Had dinner two nights previous at The Awanhnee and this was much better and less expensive. Enjoyed the Lobster Bisque and Filet Oscar. Salmon dish was also very good.

Lobster bisque is amazing and a must get. The filet mignon, according to my gf, was "the best shes ever had." They make your caesar salad dressing from scratch at your table, never seen that before. Place was pretty empty the night we went. It's expensive, but o are the other two restaurants at tenaya lodge. worth it atleast for one night if youre there multiple nights.

We visited from out of town and I wish we had eaten here more than just the one time. Delicious food and great service! They don't have a changing table in the rest rooms but they do have a bench in the women's. Better than nothing which is what we got in 90% of the restaurants in town.

This restaurant is supposedly the 'high end' option for the Tenaya Lodge dining experience. Staff recommends that you make reservations-- however the place was dead when we had our 6:30 reservation. Unlike our other dining nights, we decided to dress up a little for fun, and you can feel free to do this, as Embers does call themselves 'fine dining'. The food menu is small, and full focuses on steak & seafood. I enjoyed the lobster bisque and crab cakes (no filler). Both were rich in taste, and provided medium sized portions. The staff will immediately refill water and/or cocktails, which was nice. The food was good..... however I am giving 3 stars just because it wasn't something that I will remember or need to try again. Was I happy to try it once? Yes... and if you are celebrating an occasion at the resort/Yosemite NP- give Embers a try for a change of pace. The atmosphere is somewhat inviting (dark, two sided fireplace, large velveteen chairs) but for 2 ppl expect to spent $100.