Hands down the best burger in town. Super friendly service. On Friday & Saturday nights it is also super noisy. Have to yell to be heard which makes it hard to carry on a conversation.
Embers (Closed)
630-834-5700
Listing Manager:
Caroline Koch
Embers is a locally owned bar and grill that offers house smoked, barbecue and grill items from its menu. Featuring a modern-rustic atmosphere, this place is great for groups and special events as well as casual and family friendly dining. There are always food and drink specials available to its patrons.
Embers is also a place where guests can bring their friends on game day and there are 9 TV's available here to watch wile dining in or enjoying drinks. There is a large patio outside with a fire pit where groups and guests can also hang out. Friday and Saturday nights are when Embers becomes a great late night spot. There is a dance floor upstairs for dancing and live DJ entertainment. Wednesdays is Country Night at Embers and country music and drink specials are featured.
Embers' Facebook Page can be viewed at the following link:
http://www.facebook.com/EmbersElmhurst
- Fax: 630-279-5020
- Hours: Sun - Thu, 5pm - 1am; Fri, Sat, 5pm - 2am.
- General services: Catering, Eat-in, Take-out
- ATM: Yes
- Parking: On-street: free
- Private events: Yes
- Cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Features: Catering, Dinner, Group-friendly, Happy Hour, Kids' Menu, Live Entertainment, Outdoor seating, Private Parties
- Atmosphere: Fun, Late-night
- Dress code: Casual
- Features: DJs, Dance floor, Live music, Outdoor seating, Private parties
- Bar Features: Big-screen TVs
When it was Charlie's we gave it 4/5 stars. The place had a lot of promise. We had dinner or drinks there every month. However...Last Fall the owners gave it a makeover. Renamed it Embers. The menu has changed and is pretty limited. They took off the some of the Burgers you could get (the only reason to go there when it was Charlie's). They took a real step back. A lot of staff seemed new and were friendly and attentive, portions are ok, taste was just ok. $11 for a bland Beef Brisket sandwich and one side. The mashed potatoes were runny and appeared to be instant / previously sore bought frozen. The place just has this cold empty feel to it. It was a Friday 7pm for dinner. They were only at 60% capacity and the average age of the patrons was 50. Sports on about 10 TV's (with no sound). The place is still very loud from the music. They play mostly 70's & 80's Heavy rock (ACDC / Ozzy / Aerosmith, etc). Embers seemed to have cut a lot of corners and some of the previous good qualities are gone. Below average experience. Will not be back. Predict that at this rate they will not be open at this time next year.