
Ember
Advertisements
Quick info
About Ember
Ember is a restaurant on Sheepfolds North in Sunderland, set on the site of the former sheep market. The kitchen runs a grill-led menu with the sirloin steak and the French onion soup called out as standouts, alongside a Sunday roast. Desserts lean classic, with apple strudel and strawberry tiramisu on the list. Dogs are welcome in the room. Service runs to attentive, with staff pairing courses to sides and drinks. Reservations are required, and the dining room hosts a regular stream of anniversary nights and repeat visits from the same tables week after week.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Advertisements
Menu & Prices
150 dishes · mains £5–95- 3 Oysters, Lemon, Shallot Vinaigrette, Green Jalepeno Salsa£15.00
- Clam Chowder£12.00
- Fried Chicken Wings And Buffalo Sauce£11.00
- Home Cured And Smoked Salmon, Creme Cheese, Pickles On Bagel£13.50
- Chicken Matzos Ball Soup£11.00
- Steak Tartare, Waffle Chips£17.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention french onion soup, sirloin, apple strudel and strawberry tiramisu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention french onion soup, sirloin, apple strudel and strawberry tiramisu.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the food as the draw, naming French onion soup, sirloin steak, apple strudel, strawberry tiramisu, and the Sunday roast as standouts. Service earns repeated praise, with several describing the team as friendly and helpful. Many return for anniversaries and celebrations, and one reviewer reports faultless visits across two trips. No recurring complaints appear.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the food as the draw, naming French onion soup, sirloin steak, apple strudel, strawberry tiramisu, and the Sunday roast as standouts. Service earns repeated praise, with several describing the team as friendly and helpful. Many return for anniversaries and celebrations, and one reviewer reports faultless visits across two trips. No recurring complaints appear.
Featured reviews
- Olivia Uguz
“We found this restaurant on our first night in the area and loved it so much that we went back another two times—we just couldn’t stay away! The food is absolutely unbelievable and honestly some of the best we’ve had. Highly recommend!”
- Maria Agnew
“Always the best anniversary meals when we visit. Love it here.”
- Noel Kay
“As good as any high end restaurant I've been to. Incredible quality and reasonable prices.”
- Maria Keseroglou
“Fantastic food and exceptional service! The staff were incredibly friendly, polite, and more than happy to answer all of our questions. We will definitely be back!”
- Daniel Lyons
“Fab place to get something really delicious to eat. I don’t normally like steak but really enjoyed the sirloin. French onion soup was delicious and the apple strudel was fab! Would 100% recommend somewhere to come to if you want some great food in a relaxed atmosphere”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- No-contact delivery
Show more amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Offerings· 9
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 3
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Dining options· 7
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 4
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Planning· 4
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near Ember
- Vito's Osteria4.83070 mi£20–60Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
yorkshire pudding, roast dinner, lasagne
- Asiana Fusion Restaurant4.66370.4 miWheelchair accessible
asiana banquet, deep fried crispy chicken, river wear view
- 0.4 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian options
fresh sushi, ramen, katsu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EmberVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.8545 | — | £20–70 | french onion soup, sirloin, apple strudel |
| Vito's OsteriaVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.8307 | 0 mi | £20–60 | yorkshire pudding, roast dinner, lasagne |
| Asiana Fusion RestaurantWheelchair accessible | 4.6637 | 0.4 mi | — | asiana banquet, deep fried crispy chicken, river wear view |
| Miso House Japanese RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.8184 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | fresh sushi, ramen, katsu |
The 3 nearest restaurants by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
Similar Restaurants nearby
0.4 miAperitif restaurant
0.4 miMexico 70
0.9 miRANYA SHAWARMA GRILL
1.3 miNazrul's Sonargow
1.8 miThe Salt House Kitchen
1.9 miHouse of Zen
1.9 miChip & Fish
1.9 miCraft Burger Sunderland
More to explore in Sunderland

50 places
Restaurants in Sunderland
Photo: The Salt House Kitchen · 4.5 · 979 Google reviews
See all 50 restaurants in SunderlandBars
7 places in Sunderland