Ember Steakhouse — Upscale dining in downtown Lexington
Now Open in Downtown Lexington

An Elevated Steakhouse Experience

Expertly aged, hand-cut steaks. Sustainably sourced seafood. House-made pastas. A thoughtfully curated wine list. All in the heart of downtown Lexington.

📍 Downtown Lexington SC
🍴 Fine Dining
🍷 Curated Wine List
🕒 Open 7 Nights
Our Story

Serious Food. Serious Craft.

Ember is downtown Lexington's premier steakhouse — a place built on the belief that a great meal deserves great ingredients, great technique, and great company.

Our steaks are expertly aged and hand-cut in-house. Our seafood is sustainably sourced. Our pastas are made from scratch every day. The wine list was curated to complement every course, and our cocktail program stands on its own.

Whether it's a celebration, a business dinner, or simply a night worth remembering — Ember delivers on every visit.

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Ember Steakhouse interior — elegant fine dining
Wine & Cocktails
"Complemented by a thoughtfully curated wine list and classic cocktails — the kind of program that enhances the meal, not distracts from it."
The Ember Wine Program
Ember signature steak
Guest Reviews

What Our Guests Say

"The best steakhouse in the Lexington/Columbia area — impressive wine list too. The dry-aged ribeye is extraordinary. We drove 45 minutes and would do it again in a heartbeat."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
— Katherine M.
"Ember is a special occasion restaurant that delivers on every visit. The service is polished, the food is exceptional, and the atmosphere is exactly what you want for a serious dinner."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
— Robert J.
Hours & Reservations

Plan Your Visit

Sunday – Thursday 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday – Saturday 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Kitchen opens at 5:00 PM daily. Bar seating available upon arrival.

Reservations recommended — especially on weekends. We accept walk-ins based on availability at the host stand.

Book via Resy or call us directly at (803) 886-0995.

Find Us

Location & Contact

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Address
101 W Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072
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Reservations
Via Resy — link available at host stand or by phone
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