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The Crown's Ember is a restaurant in Lynchburg, VA.

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Savoring a delightful dining experience at The Crown's Ember, located at 6120 Fort Ave, is a must! This cozy eatery serves up mouthwatering American cuisine with a focus on quality ingredients and creative flavor combinations. With exceptional service and an inviting atmosphere, it's no wonder diners rave about this hidden gem.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

OpenTable: 4.4/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

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Amanda Hancock
Amanda Hancock
a month ago
Our visit to The Crown's Ember was awesome. My husband and I each ordered the Host Choice Dinner, which came with a 12oz Ribeye or Niblick (filet), choice of side, signature salad bar, choice of drink (beer/wine/cocktail), and the Crown's original wine sauce ice cream...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Duane Murphy
Duane Murphy -Local Guide
3 years ago
Believe all the positive reviews. We were looking for someplace for steak and salad bar. The salad bar was super fresh, well stocked and had a really good selection. One of the better salad bars we have had. Staff was super friendly and very prompt....Read More
NB Durham
NB Durham
a month ago
For our 20th wedding anniversary we had reservations at the Crowns Ember. It did not disappoint. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful. The staff was attentive and friendly. The food was incredibly tasty! When I made the reservation it asked if you were celebrating anything...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
April Bailey
April Bailey -Local Guide
2 months ago
We were so excited to celebrate our anniversary here again as we did for so many years. They’ve created a beautiful blend of the Crowns tradition with a modern flare. The Legacy Room entry is a beautiful reminder of the history including photos from the...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jessica keen
Jessica keen -Local Guide
a month ago
I have no words. From the moment we walked in and were greeted to the delicious he crab soup and stuffed mushrooms to the ribeye with shrimp and filet with lobster tail everything was incredible and well thought out. Our waiter G provided exceptional service....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Alex Queen
Alex Queen
6 days ago
Food was great, waitress was wonderful. One of the top steaks in town for sure. If I could give one piece of constructive criticism. If you are going to ask if we have a special occasion in the reservation, don’t send the GM of the...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Malachi Aviles
Malachi Aviles
3 weeks ago
Amazing! I took my fiancé last night and the food and service were amazing. I ordered the ribeye and crab cake with rice pilaf and the salad bar and I left full and satisfied. They also brought bread to the table that was absolutely amazing....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Seana Gunn
Seana Gunn -Local Guide
a month ago
We enjoy fine dining but dread traveling to downtown Lynchburg to enjoy it locally. This location is absolutely wonderful. The atmosphere is great and the food is exceptional, not just on the “Lynchburg scale”. Our server, Carlie, was very professional and gave great recommendations. Zach,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Dylan R
Dylan R
2 months ago
THE CROWN EMBER FULL REVIEWMy father and I ate here tonight and we have been to restaurants such as Shoemakers, William and Henry’s, and Fleming Mountain Grill and the Crown blows them all out of the water and it’s not close. The steaks are melt...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Christy T.
Christy T. -Local Guide
2 weeks ago
What a fantastic dinner treat for my birthday! I was visiting family and was pleasantly surprised to be taken to the newly updated restaurant. It’s absolutely gorgeous inside and designed beautifully. We chose to dine in the bar side and was well-taken care of by...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Joanna Luper
Joanna Luper -Local Guide
a week ago
Outstanding dinner at Crowns Ember. This was our first time back since it reopened. The interior redesign is so well done, chic, and you don’t feel like you are in our small town. We brought our Christmas party here and everything was served without a...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Russell Nixon
Russell Nixon
5 years ago
Kevin Hancock
Kevin Hancock
a month ago
Went for the 1st time. Never went to Crown Sterling. But we got the host choice dinner. I got the ribeye and it was amazing with side and salad bar. It also came with a glass of wine/beer/highball and wine sauce parfait. The food was...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Miles Abernethy
Miles Abernethy -Local Guide
4 weeks ago
Came on Wed. Nov. 27, 2024. Fantastic atmosphere that combines the rusticness of a classic steakhouse with contemporary decor! Our server Scott was awesome and attentive, and I had a smoky Old Fashioned prepared by Zach from the bourbon cart. Salad bar is all fresh,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sydney Barrett
Sydney Barrett
3 weeks ago
We arrived a few minutes before our 6:45 reservation and unfortunately wasn’t sad until after 7 PM, our hostess made light conversation to past the time which helped . Our waitress Priscilla was outstanding! Priscilla provided some of the best service we have experienced in...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Alex
Alex
2 months ago
Our experience was great from start to finish. The hostess was very friendly, we did not have a reservation but they have an open seating lounge and bar area that was very nice and full service. We ordered our drinks and my partner ordered an...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Rebecca Mahanes
Rebecca Mahanes
2 months ago
The food was fantastic. Best steak in a long time. I had thr Niblet filet. They cooked it to the level I ordered and it was not over cooked, juicy and flavorful. Service was very good as well. They kept the charcoal grill and salad...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Trish Hedges
Trish Hedges
2 months ago
So, a sister and I went to the Crown's Ember tonight for dinner, and ... while I totally expected the old spiced apple on a lettuce leaf, I was greatly surprised! The whole redesign appears flawless, from the bar to the bathroom! It...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Greg Scott
Greg Scott
2 months ago
THE OLD MEETS THE NEWI had the pleasure of having dinner at The Crowns Ember restaurant a week ago for my mother's birthday. I had no idea what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. The inside of the "new" Crown has been transformed into...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Kid Nurse RN
Kid Nurse RN
a month ago
Our family dined at the Crowns Ember this evening to celebrate our daughter’s 23rd birthday. Upon arrival we were impressed with the atmosphere, and the staff that welcomed us.We were seated quickly, and greeted by our amazing server, “G”. (I think his name...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Faye Madonia
Faye Madonia
2 months ago
On October 17, I had the pleasure of celebrating my 80th Birthday at the newly opened Crown's Ember Restaurant in Lynchburg, VA.Owner Chris England, did a well thought-out and detailed plan of restoring the original Crown Sterling back to the time and era in which...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Dianne Foster
Dianne Foster
5 years ago
We've loved this place for 40 years!!! The food is awesome, the service is the best, and they have the best salad bar I've ever eaten. The veggies are fresh, crisp, and I usually make a meal just from this! We've dined...Read More
Karen Volk
Karen Volk -Local Guide
4 years ago
My husband and I were there for Valentine Day dinner. We are new to the area. We have been for 3 months. We were in the early group that opened the doors. It was very busy but the staff seemed to keep up pretty much....Read More
Josh Deeds
Josh Deeds -Local Guide
5 years ago
Very fancy and upscale restaurant. The steak, salmon and swordfish were all amazing.The staff was absolutely amazing and they were top notch professional.Overall it was a great experience.If there was any thing to criticize, I'd say the bathrooms could be a little cleaner.
Tom Goodman
Tom Goodman
5 years ago
The Crown is one of my preferred restaurants in Lynchburg, VA. The food is delectable and the service is amazing! It’s not bargain-priced but the nourishment is deserving of every penny! The chef prepared our steaks spot on. When asked to prepare food in a...Read More
Sally Chumley
Sally Chumley -Local Guide
6 years ago
The Senior group of our church went to lunch yesterday. It was a wonderful time of fellowship and the food and service was fantastic!!! The young man that was our server, handling 17 people at one time, was exceptional. I believe he was the best...Read More
Eddie King
Eddie King
6 years ago
My wife and I stopped in for dinner last night. We were returning from Northern Virginia and took the more scenic route home. I remembered eating at the Crown Sterling a few times back in the mid 80's and googled the name and...Read More
george hindman
george hindman -Local Guide
5 years ago
My wife and I have always loved this restaurant. There is not a place in town that has a better atmosphere. The food is always great but this is one of very few or maybe the only place that has what I would consider...Read More
Crystal Sax
Crystal Sax
5 years ago
My family was there this past weekend on Saturday night. The meal was very good, steak delicious as usual. The one exception was the wine parfait, which I always look foward to enjoying. It was a great disappointment. The sauce had...Read More
Carly
Carly -Local Guide
5 years ago
The Crown has been around for a LONG time for a reason! This is our go to place for special occasions. Everything is delicious. The steaks are out of this world, the salad bar is GREAT, and the wine parfait is a must have. These...Read More
Kim Richardson
Kim Richardson
5 years ago
We have a Christmas tradition and have eaten at the Crown every year for the past 20+ years to celebrate Christmas -extended family and all. It is wonderful! The Crown never fails to provide a delicious dinner, wonderful service, atmosphere, and more! ...Read More
Crystal Snider
Crystal Snider
5 years ago
I’ve been dining at The Crown Sterling for 20+ years! Through all of the changes over years, I can honestly say one thing hasn’t changed. The staff have never been anything short of spectacular, always ensuring you have a wonderful dining experience. My husband and...Read More
Carol Garrett
Carol Garrett
5 years ago
Our favorite place to eat for not only special occasions but anytime we want good food! The food is always good, especially the steaks, and service top notch! I love the way they pamper you. And this is the only place that my potato is...Read More

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