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Ember Restaurant Wood-Fired New American Restaurant
Est. 2024 in the Bitterroot Valley Montana

10/12/2026

A new chapter is coming to a familiar space in Hamilton. 🐔

We’re excited to bring Buttered Burd to the former Suzette’s Organics space. We’re bringing juicy rotisserie-style chicken, golden-crispy fried chicken and southern sides worth coming hungry for

This space means a lot to our community, and we’re looking forward to honoring its history while making it our own. We’ve known Clay and Suzanna for years, and they’ve been wonderful supporters of Ember and Grano.

Follow along! We can’t wait to welcome you!

10/02/2026

A quick note from the heart and a reminder that your voice matters.

A guest situation this Wednesday reminded me that sometimes things slip through the cracks. We should have caught it, and I’m sorry when we don’t.

I know some people may picture me cooking every dish at EMBER or GRANO. I’m proud of the food we make, but our team is here every day, and I can’t be everywhere at once. We’re human, we make mistakes, and we’re always working to deliver the consistency our guests deserve.

If something isn’t right, whether it isn’t cooked the way you asked, the technique feels off, or you simply aren’t enjoying it, please tell us while you’re here.

Give us the chance to listen, respond, and make it right in the moment.

This comes from a place of love. We want you to feel comfortable, cared for, and glad you chose EMBER or GRANO.

We’re not perfect, but we take your experience seriously and will keep striving to meet the standard you expect and the standard we set for ourselves.

Good b**r starts with good people and Wildwood Brewing has both. 🍺🌱 Meet Jim, the owner of Wild Woods Brewery right here...
09/30/2026

Good b**r starts with good people and Wildwood Brewing has both. 🍺🌱 Meet Jim, the owner of Wild Woods Brewery right here in Stevensville, Montana.

Funny enough, Christina and I don’t drink, but we definitely know quality, craftsmanship, and a good story when we see one.

I’m proud to share Wildwood’s Ambitious L***r: a high-quality, 100% organic b**r grown and made right here in the Bitterroot Valley. We have this b**r available at ember and Grano

What makes Wildwood even more special is their bigger vision: creating an integrated brewing and farming system where what might be waste becomes a valuable resource for the next part of the cycle. 🌱

Meet good people. Support local. Celebrate what’s growing right here at home. Learn more about Wildwood Brewing, support local producers, and, if you drink, try an Ambitious L***r for yourself.

09/25/2026

10,000 pounds got your attention—but this pork chop deserves it.

This dish has become a mainstay at EMBER: a beautiful bone-in pork chop from Bar MW Meats , paired with spicy-sweet bacon jam and Tokyo turnips from Western Montana Growers Coop

A bright salad of fermented radish, micro herbs and chives brings the acidic punch needed to balance the richness of the pork and bacon jam.

Local ingredients, cooked over fire, with every element earning its place on the plate.

09/22/2026

🌽 ONE FINAL WEEK. RECIPE BELOW 👇

Our corn ribs are leaving the menu and when they’re gone, they’re gone for good.

Come get one last order before we say goodbye. Available this week only, while supplies last.

Tag your corn-rib crew and come eat ’em before it’s too late. 🔥

Ember” tajin” Chili-Lime Seasoning
300 g kosher salt
200 g ancho chile powder
100 g smoked paprika
80 g guajillo chile powder
80 g granulated sugar
50 g citric acid
40 g freeze-dried lime powder (or regular Lime zest )
30 g ground cumin
30 g ground coriander

Ember Elote Sauce (2 × 32 oz Delis)

1,200 g Kewpie mayonnaise
480 g Mexican crema (or full-fat sour cream)
120 g fresh lime juice
6 garlic cloves, microplaned
25g kosher salt
12 g smoked paprika
6 g ancho chile powder
6–12 g chipotle powder (depending on desired heat)

09/21/2026

“Pressure is a privilege”

Saturday night at Ember. Packed house. Tickets flying. The kitchen firing on all cylinders.

Some people get overwhelmed by moments like this. I lean into them. This is what we trained for, what we sacrificed for, and what we once prayed for.

What a blessing to be busy. What a blessing to feel the pressure. And what a blessing to do it alongside a team that rises to the occasion💯💯💯💯💯

This is the good stuff. 🔥

09/17/2026

This is the final U-Pick weekend at Swanson’s Orchard, and there are still plenty of apples!

Every bag picked helps cover the real costs of keeping this local orchard going. Bring the family, fill a bag and help them finish the season strong. 🍎

09/14/2026

Bravo Top Chef dinner w/ my bro COURSE FIVE🔥🔥🔥the most requested course from our dinner.

Grilled steak over fire, with sautéed mushrooms, bourbon gravy, and mashed potatoes kissed by the grill. Finished with bright, briny pickled mustard seeds for the perfect pop.

This was my brother’s Cracker Barrel challenge dish from Top Chef…familiar, comforting, and completely irresistible. We took those classic flavors and turned up the heat with beautiful Montana beef from M A R B L E D , live 🔥 fire, and our 100% American-made Grill by Demant

Smoky steak. Silky bourbon gravy. Rich mushrooms from Swift Current Farms . A little pickled mustard-seed bite to keep you coming back for one more taste. cooked and plated by Michael Estess

Simple ingredients. Serious flavor. No shortcuts.

Who would have thought meat and potatoes would crush MONTANA LOL Cooking this one alongside my brother here made it even more special. 🤘🔥🥩

09/14/2026

The expo station is where the whole restaurant comes together. Timing, communication, accuracy, and making sure every plate leaves the pass the way it should. 🔥

Big thanks to our friends Shelly and Bradley Meyer for inviting me to their incredible whole-hog barbecue! Chef Shelly M...
08/09/2026

Big thanks to our friends Shelly and Bradley Meyer for inviting me to their incredible whole-hog barbecue! Chef Shelly Meyer ™️

The Meyers have supported Ember and Grano since day one, and their friendship and support mean more than I can say. I was especially grateful to step away from the restaurants tonight to be there.

For those who may not know, Shelly and Bradley owned Bradley O’s Steakhouse just down the road, a restaurant that holds a special place in our valley’s history.

We’ve been talking about bringing that history back for one special night later this year with a Bradley O’s Greatest Hits Dinner at Ember, featuring some of the dishes everyone remembers and loves.

Would you come? More importantly, what was your favorite dish from Bradley O’s? Let us know in the comments. We’d love your help

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131 W Main Street
Hamilton, MT
59840

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 5pm - 8pm

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