The Restaurant at the Embers

Blowing Rock, NC · Restaurant

Rating
4.1/5
★★★★☆ 4.1
Reviews
20
Rank in Blowing Rock
#15
of 38 restaurants
City Percentile
22%
rating percentile
Address
The Restaurant at the Embers, 124 Morningside Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone
(828) 372-6000
Website
www.hotelembers.com

The Restaurant at the Embers is a restaurant located in Blowing Rock, NC. It is one of 38 restaurants listed in Blowing Rock. Its 4.1-star rating is slightly below the Blowing Rock city average of 4.5 stars. It ranks #15 of 38 restaurants in Blowing Rock. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Reena Mabry · Aug 2025

My husband and I were hotel guests this weekend. We decided to dine at the restaurant, were we not impressed with the Hostesses who were not welcoming. We were told there were reservations and the dining room would be full but were offered to dine on the patio. It was a beautiful evening so we decided that would work. Little did we know we had to order at a window and give them a credit card like we were running a tab. This would have been fine in a bar setting but not at all what we expected for a 160.00 dollar meal. For which after our food was delivered there was no service. Also tried to order two drinks off the drink special list to be told there were out of ingredients for. I will say that the food was exceptionally delicious, so much so we decided to have breakfast the next morning

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Susan Walters · Feb 2026

We dined here for Valentine’s. The bar is great, great bartender. The dining room is pretty, but the design horrible with a door to the outside where people constantly walk in and out and through the restaurant. The prefix Valentine’s menu was ok at first glance, but upon seating we were warned by the guests at the next table that the seafood option was horrible. Unfortunately that was my choice so I changed to the filet which was tough and the meal very salty. The service was rushed( you must order all three courses in the beginning), the server would drop the food off and then check back sometimes before we even had a bite. The roving “manager?” Came by our table to check on us, and lingered, and then came back again about 15 minutes later with no recollection at all of already speaking

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 John Scanlon · Feb 2026

Had Valentines Day dinner there. Set meal for $95/per person. Much more than if we were allowed to order off their regular menu, with no extra perks that would give reason for the extra charge. The food was very sub standard, felt like we were in an assembly line, feeling rushed throughout our meal. The couples on either side of us were both complaining about the food that was served to them, warning us about some of the choices. My filet was terrible. The restaurant was not even crowded, but we felt rushed, unable to enjoy a relaxed meal. The restaurant is very loud. Also, they allowed people to access and leave through a side door in the dining room, not pleasant in the cold weather. Felt like we were eating in a waiting area as people were passing by both directions. This restauran

★★★★★ 5.0 Kay R · Dec 2025

Brunch was delicious! I have celiac disease and our server knew exactly what I could have. We subbed cheese grits for the potatoes in my Brisket Bowl. There was enough for me to have leftovers for tomorrow!

★★★★★ 5.0 Steven Vaughn · Jun 2025

We LOVED it here. We made reservations to make sure we had a place as this restaurant is not tremendously large. We did the 5:30 seating, so we had plenty of room. We arrived early but were graciously seated and attended to. Our waitstaff was Bella --- and she was fabulous! We started with the Strawberry Brie Toast. Delicious!!! ..and surprisingly large for two. We then shared the Seared Salmon. Again - Delicious AND beautifully presented! Bella was tremendous and gracious to us, and we felt so comfortable and welcome. We HIGHLY recommend taking a meal here.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

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