The Embers Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing The Embers, a hidden gem in Pinole, CA, specializing in Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, and Barbeque. This casual eatery offers a cozy atmosphere with friendly servers, making you feel right at home. The menu boasts crowd favorites like the turkey club, cheeseburger, steak sandwich, and ribs, all cooked to perfection. One happy customer raved about the simple yet delicious meal, especially highlighting the perfectly grilled steak. With limited vegetarian options available, this restaurant caters well to meat lovers. The Embers also offers takeout, delivery, and catering services, making it a convenient choice for any occasion. Whether you're in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, The Embers guarantees a satisfying dining experience with its flavorful dishes and welcoming ambiance. Visit The Embers and discover the flavors that have kept locals coming back for more.
Breakfast
Eggs Any Style
Two eggs prepared to your liking: choose from scrambled, poached, sunnyside up, and more. Accompanied by a choice of side including fruit, fries, or pancakes.
Ham & Egg Sandwich
Served with hashbrowns or home fries
Bacon & Egg Sandwich
Served with hash browns or home fries
Eggs W/Meat
Beef Patty & Eggs
Beef patty alongside eggs, choice of meat and egg temps. Select one breakfast side: fruit, various potatoes, grits, pancakes, or no side.
Chicken & French Toast
Crispy chicken paired with rich, golden-brown French toast, often garnished with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Chicken & Pancakes
Fried chicken breast served with cinnamon-beignet pancakes, accompanied by maple-buffalo sauce and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Chicken & Waffle
Crispy fried chicken paired with a golden Belgian waffle, typically served with butter and maple syrup.
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
Corned beef hash accompanied by eggs, available in various styles. Choose from a range of sides including fruit, fries, grits, or pancakes.
Linguisa & Eggs
Linguisa sausage paired with two eggs, choice of egg preparation. Includes options for side: fruit, various potatoes, pancakes, or no side.
Oatmeal Surprise
Toast, raisins, brown sugar, bananas, and cinnamon
Biscuits & Gravy
Two biscuits with sausage gravy
Eggs Benedict
Choice of egg preparation; served with options including cottage cheese & fruit, fries, grits, or no side among others.
California Benedict
Canadian bacon, tomato and avocado
Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, sausage, cheese, onions, green chiles, salsa, served with hashbrowns or home fries
French Toast Combo
Bacon or sausage and eggs
Pancake Combo
Pancake combo with eggs any style: scrambled, poached, or your choice. Option of bacon, sausage, or both meats.
Waffle Combo
Bacon or sausage & eggs
Breakfast Combos
BBQ Breakfast
Pork Chops & Eggs
Two juicy pork chops paired with two eggs, any style. Choose from a variety of egg preparations and sides including fruit, potatoes, or pancakes.
Ribeye Steak And Eggs
Ribeye steak with choice of meat temperature, paired with eggs prepared in any style. Select one breakfast side from various options including fruit and potatoes.
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
Chicken fried steak served with two eggs any style. Choose from a variety of egg preparations and sides including fruit, fries, grits, and pancakes.
Deli Ham & Eggs
Deli ham paired with two eggs, choice of egg preparation. Side options include fruit, various potato styles, grits, or pancakes.
Pork Chop & Eggs
Pork chop paired with two eggs your way and choice of side, including fruit, potatoes, or pancakes.
New York Steak & Eggs
New York steak paired with three eggs, choice of meat temp from rare to well done. Egg options include scrambled to boiled. Select from a variety of breakfast sides including fruit or pancakes.
Make Your Own
Spinach Omelette
Spinach, mushrooms, feta and jack cheese
Chicken Fried Steak Omellette
Topped with our sausage gravy
Philly Cheese Steak Omelette
Sliced steak, onions, and melted cheese in a fluffy omelette. Choice of side: fruit, various potatoes, grits, or pancakes.
Turkey Club Omellete
Turkey, bacon, tomatoes, jack cheese
Denver
Ham, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion and American cheese
Embers Special
Bacon, ham, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, jack and American cheese
Ham & Cheese Omelette
Ham & cheese omelette, served with a choice of fruit, various potato sides, grits, or pancakes.
Joe's Jumbo
Seasoned beef, spinach, onions, mushrooms, feta and jack cheese
Linguisa & Cheese Omelette
Linguisa & cheese omelette. Served with choice of breakfast side: fruit, potatoes, pancakes, or no side.
Mushroom & Cheese
Mushroom & Cheese Omelette: Sauteed mushrooms with melted cheese. Choose one side: fruit, various potato forms, grits, pancakes, or no side.
Three Cheese Omelette
Three cheese omelette served with choice of breakfast side: fruit, various potatoes, grits, or pancakes.
Veggie Delight
Onions, zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms and your choice of cheese
Greek Scramble
Eggs scrambled with gyro meat, feta, tomatoes, onions and pita
Omelettes & Scrambles
Pancakes
Buttermilk Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes, available in short or full stacks.
Choc Chip Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes with chocolate chips throughout, typically served with a dusting of powdered sugar and whipped cream.
Pancakes W/Fruit
Blueberry toping, strawberry topping or fresh banana
French Toast
Bacon or sausage and eggs.
The Original
Our classic waffle, lightly dusted with powdered sugar, served fresh.
Chocolate Chip Waffle
Belgian waffle baked with chocolate chips, typically includes whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Waffle W/Fruit
Blueberry topping, strawberry topping, or fresh bananas
Waffles
Sides
Side Baked Potato
Perfectly baked, fluffy potato with a crisp skin
Home Fries
Crispy, golden potatoes lightly seasoned, perfect for a comforting, homestyle side dish.
Hashbrowns
Crispy and golden breakfast potatoes, perfect for starting your day off right.
Side Sauce
Available in small or large sizes.
Biscuit
Light, flaky pastry, perfect for breakfast or a warm snack.
Cheese Topper
A side of rich, melted cheese, typically served as a topping to enhance the flavor of various breakfast dishes.
Side Coleslaw
Crisp shredded cabbage in a creamy, tangy dressing.
Side Fries
Crispy golden fries, perfectly seasoned, ideal as a delicious side.
Side Fruit
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Selection
Grilled Onion Topping
Onions grilled to bring out their natural sweetness, typically served as a flavorful addition to enhance breakfast dishes.
Side Grits
"Southern-style cornmeal porridge, a classic comfort dish, perfect for breakfast or as a savory side."
One Pancake
A single, house-made pancake, typically accompanied by butter and maple syrup.
Side Potato Salad
Creamy potato salad with fresh herbs and a tangy mustard dressing.
Sauteed Mushrooms
Sauteed mushrooms prepared with olive oil, garlic, and a touch of butter, seasoned with herbs.
Side Bacon
Crispy, savory bacon strips, perfectly rendered for a delicious crunch.
Side Deli Ham
Sliced deli ham, typically served as a complement to breakfast dishes.
Side Ham
Sugar cured and hickory smoked ham steak, typically includes a single, thick slice.
Side Linguisa
Linguica, a seasoned pork sausage known for its garlic and paprika flavors, typically comes sliced or in links.
Side Sausage
Tasty side of succulent sausages cooked to perfection.
Side Single Egg
With bacon or sausage potatoes and slice of toast.
Side Steamed Veggies
Fresh seasonal vegetables, perfectly steamed to preserve flavor and nutrition
Side Toast
Crisp, golden-brown bread, perfectly toasted for a comforting, simple pleasure.
Side Two Eggs
With bacon or sausage or combo or no meat
Big Chef Salad
Ham, turkey and eggs
Chicken Fajita Salad
Grilled chicken with bell peppers, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and tortillas
Dinner Salad
Cucumbers, tomatoes and croutons. Add ham or turkey for $
Fried Chicken Salad
Fried chicken on mixed greens with choice of bleu cheese, island, ranch, Italian, oil & vinegar dressing, or served plain.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken atop mixed greens. Choice of bleu cheese, island, ranch, Italian, oil & vinegar, or no dressing.
Salad & Soup Combo
Bowl of our daily soup and dinner salad
Shrimp Louie Salad
Shrimp Louie salad, choice of bleu cheese, island, ranch, Italian, oil & vinegar, or no dressing.
Salads
Sandwiches
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Chicken breast seasoned and cooked on open flame served on a french roll
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken with buffalo sauce and fries
B.L.T
Bacon, lettuce and tomato.
Chicken Avocado Wrap
Tender chicken, ripe avocado in a soft wrap. Choose: fries, baked potato, coleslaw, cottage options, soup, salad, mashed potatoes & gravy, potato salad.
Chicken Club
Chicken breast seasoned and cooked on open flame toped with bacon and garnishes on the side.
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken quesadilla with melted cheese in a toasted tortilla. Choose one side: fries, baked or mashed potatoes, salads, coleslaw, cottage cheese options, fruit cup, or soup.
Clubhouse
Hand cut turkey on layers of toasted white bread with mayo, tomatoes, lettuce and bacon
Embers Special Lunch
Served with a generous side of our special homemade sauce, fries and pickles.
Emburger
/lb patty on a fresh roll with garnishes on the side and your choice of cheese.
Fish Sandwich
Breaded fish filet
French Dip
Sliced beef cooked to your selection on a french roll with au jus sauce
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Grilled cheese sandwich paired with savory ham. Choice of side options including fries, potatoes, coleslaw, fruit salad variations, soup, salad, or mashed potatoes with gravy.
Grilled Tuna & Cheese
Grilled tuna melt with melty cheese. Choice of one side: fries, baked potato, salads, various potato dishes, coleslaw, or cottage cheese combinations.
Grilled Turkey Melt
Choice of cheese on grilled sourdough
Gyro
Pita and tzatziki sauce
Hot Open Face Sandwich
Served with white bread, our house sauce, fries and pickles
Jumbo Cheese Burger
/lb patty and your choice of cheese. Add bacon for $
Linguisa Sandwich
Served on a french roll
Patty Melt
/lb patty on rye bread with jack cheese grilled onions upon request
Philly Cheese Steak
Bell peppers, onions and jack cheese
Steak Sandwich
Served with fries, hand cut New York steak on a french roll, lettuce, tomato and onions
Chicken Sandwich
Breaded chicken
Turkey Burger
Cheese upon request
New York Steak
Includes soup or salad, and choice of potato. add prawns for an additional charge.
Pork Spare Ribs
Spare ribs slow-cooked over BBQ fire pit. Options available in half or full portions.
Ribs & BBQ Chicken Combo
Pork ribs and BBQ chicken combo with a selection of sides including fries, baked potato, salads, mashed potatoes with gravy, or cottage cheese options.
Ribs & Fried Chicken Combo
Pork ribs paired with fried chicken. Choose one side: fries, baked potato, coleslaw, various cottage cheese options, fruit, soup, salad, mashed potatoes with gravy, or potato salad.
Rib Eye Steak
Choice of potato
BBQ Dinner Plate
Served with bun, fries, and house sauce on the side.
Combo Plate
Try all of our meats including beef, pork, ham and ribs. Substitute turkey for one.
Pork Chops
Pork chop served with choice of baked potato, fries, potato salad, mashed potatoes & gravy, or salad.
BBQ Fire Pit
Chefs Special Plates
Chicken Fried Steak
Served with bun, fries or mashed potatoes
Grinder Sirloin Patty
/lb patty. Served with grilled onions and our house sauce. Add mushrooms for $
Chicken Strips Pcs
Served with fries
Honey Fried Chicken
Served with fries or mashed potatoes with a biscuit
Fish & Chips
Golden fried fillet with fries
Prawn Plate
Served with fries and bun
From the Sea
Pasta
Chicken Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta tossed in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, topped with slices of grilled chicken.
Shrimp Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta tossed in a creamy alfredo sauce, complemented by sauteed shrimp, typically garnished with parmesan cheese.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Classic spaghetti and meatballs in our homemade marinara sauce.
Soup Of The Day
Daily selection of soup. Available in cup or bowl sizes.
Soups
Kids
Kids Breakfast Patty Cake
A smiley shaped pancake with either bacon or sausage, no fries.
Kids Dollar Cakes W/Bacon
Mini pancakes accompanied by strips of bacon, typically served as a delightful breakfast option for children.
Kids Dollar Cakes W/Sausage
Mini pancakes served with a side of sausage, typically accompanied by maple syrup.
Kids Small Rib Plate
Tender pork ribs. Choose one side: fries, baked potato, coleslaw, various cottage cheese pairings, fruit, soup, salad, mashed potatoes with gravy, or potato salad.
Kids Chicken Strips
Hand-breaded chicken tenders, typically accompanied by a mild dipping sauce.
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
Cheese-filled tortillas- a kid-favorite
Kids Grilled Cheese
Melted cheese on toasted bread - a delicious classic
Chocolate Ice Cream
Chocolate ice cream typically consists of a creamy, rich chocolate base, often complemented by additional chocolate pieces or swirls for an enhanced chocolate experience.
Strawberry Ice Cream
Creamy strawberry ice cream, often served as a refreshing treat.
Vanilla Ice Cream
Smooth, creamy classic vanilla ice cream - a delightful frozen treat.
Desserts
Beverages
Apple Juice
Freshly squeezed apple nectar, packed with the tart and sweet essence of ripe apples.
Arnold Palmer
Refreshing blend of iced tea and lemonade, a classic thirst quencher.
Chocolate Milkshake
Decadent chocolate shake blended to perfection, a delightful treat for chocolate lovers and beyond.
Coffee
Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.
Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Cranberry Juice
Tangy cranberry delight, a refreshing concoction that will keep you craving more.
Decaf Coffee
Smooth, full-flavored coffee without the caffeine kick. Perfect any time of day.
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Hot Chocolate
Smooth, rich chocolate drink, perfectly steamed to warm your soul.
Hot Tea
Steaming, aromatic blend of finely selected tea leaves. Perfectly soothing.
Iced Tea
Chilled, refreshing brewed tea, perfectly balanced for a hot day
Lemonade
Refreshing citrus beverage.
Milk
Fresh, cold, and creamy whole milk, perfectly refreshing and nutritious.
Orange Juice
Freshly squeezed orange juice, rich in citrus flavor and vibrant color.
Root Beer
Smooth, classic root beer with a rich, frothy head. Perfectly sweet and endlessly refreshing.
Root Beer Float
Creamy vanilla ice cream meets fizzy root beer for a timeless treat.
Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Strawberry Lemonade
Refreshing strawberry-infused lemonade, a perfect summer thirst-quencher.
Strawberry Milkshake
Creamy Strawberry Milkshake- the perfect fruity indulgence
Vanilla Milkshake
Creamy vanilla shake, blended to perfection with rich ice cream