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.

$11.00

Ham & Egg Sandwich

Served with hashbrowns or home fries

$15.00

Bacon & Egg Sandwich

Served with hash browns or home fries

$13.00

Eggs W/Meat

$13.00

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.

$15.00

Chicken & French Toast

Crispy chicken paired with rich, golden-brown French toast, often garnished with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

$22.00

Chicken & Pancakes

Fried chicken breast served with cinnamon-beignet pancakes, accompanied by maple-buffalo sauce and a dusting of powdered sugar.

$22.00

Chicken & Waffle

Crispy fried chicken paired with a golden Belgian waffle, typically served with butter and maple syrup.

$22.00

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.

$17.00

Linguisa & Eggs

Linguisa sausage paired with two eggs, choice of egg preparation. Includes options for side: fruit, various potatoes, pancakes, or no side.

$16.00

Oatmeal Surprise

Toast, raisins, brown sugar, bananas, and cinnamon

$10.00

Biscuits & Gravy

Two biscuits with sausage gravy

$7.00

Eggs Benedict

Choice of egg preparation; served with options including cottage cheese & fruit, fries, grits, or no side among others.

$15.00

California Benedict

Canadian bacon, tomato and avocado

$16.00

Breakfast Burrito

Eggs, sausage, cheese, onions, green chiles, salsa, served with hashbrowns or home fries

$15.00

French Toast Combo

Bacon or sausage and eggs

$14.00

Pancake Combo

Pancake combo with eggs any style: scrambled, poached, or your choice. Option of bacon, sausage, or both meats.

$13.00

Waffle Combo

Bacon or sausage & eggs

$14.00

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.

$25.00

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.

$33.00

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.

$17.00

Deli Ham & Eggs

Deli ham paired with two eggs, choice of egg preparation. Side options include fruit, various potato styles, grits, or pancakes.

$16.00

Pork Chop & Eggs

Pork chop paired with two eggs your way and choice of side, including fruit, potatoes, or pancakes.

$19.00

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.

$25.00

Make Your Own

$12.00

Spinach Omelette

Spinach, mushrooms, feta and jack cheese

$16.00

Chicken Fried Steak Omellette

Topped with our sausage gravy

$17.00

Philly Cheese Steak Omelette

Sliced steak, onions, and melted cheese in a fluffy omelette. Choice of side: fruit, various potatoes, grits, or pancakes.

$16.00

Turkey Club Omellete

Turkey, bacon, tomatoes, jack cheese

$16.00

Denver

Ham, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion and American cheese

$16.00

Embers Special

Bacon, ham, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, jack and American cheese

$16.00

Ham & Cheese Omelette

Ham & cheese omelette, served with a choice of fruit, various potato sides, grits, or pancakes.

$16.00

Joe's Jumbo

Seasoned beef, spinach, onions, mushrooms, feta and jack cheese

$16.00

Linguisa & Cheese Omelette

Linguisa & cheese omelette. Served with choice of breakfast side: fruit, potatoes, pancakes, or no side.

$16.00

Mushroom & Cheese

Mushroom & Cheese Omelette: Sauteed mushrooms with melted cheese. Choose one side: fruit, various potato forms, grits, pancakes, or no side.

$14.00

Three Cheese Omelette

Three cheese omelette served with choice of breakfast side: fruit, various potatoes, grits, or pancakes.

$14.00

Veggie Delight

Onions, zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms and your choice of cheese

$15.00

Greek Scramble

Eggs scrambled with gyro meat, feta, tomatoes, onions and pita

$16.00

Omelettes & Scrambles

Pancakes

Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttermilk pancakes, available in short or full stacks.

$0.00

Choc Chip Pancakes

Buttermilk pancakes with chocolate chips throughout, typically served with a dusting of powdered sugar and whipped cream.

$12.00

Pancakes W/Fruit

Blueberry toping, strawberry topping or fresh banana

$0.00

French Toast

Bacon or sausage and eggs.

$8.00

The Original

Our classic waffle, lightly dusted with powdered sugar, served fresh.

$8.00

Chocolate Chip Waffle

Belgian waffle baked with chocolate chips, typically includes whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

$11.00

Waffle W/Fruit

Blueberry topping, strawberry topping, or fresh bananas

$11.00

Waffles

Sides

Side Baked Potato

Perfectly baked, fluffy potato with a crisp skin

$4.00

Home Fries

Crispy, golden potatoes lightly seasoned, perfect for a comforting, homestyle side dish.

$5.00

Hashbrowns

Crispy and golden breakfast potatoes, perfect for starting your day off right.

$5.00

Side Sauce

Available in small or large sizes.

$0.00

Biscuit

Light, flaky pastry, perfect for breakfast or a warm snack.

$2.00

Cheese Topper

A side of rich, melted cheese, typically served as a topping to enhance the flavor of various breakfast dishes.

$2.00

Side Coleslaw

Crisp shredded cabbage in a creamy, tangy dressing.

$4.00

Side Fries

Crispy golden fries, perfectly seasoned, ideal as a delicious side.

$5.00

Side Fruit

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Selection

$5.00

Grilled Onion Topping

Onions grilled to bring out their natural sweetness, typically served as a flavorful addition to enhance breakfast dishes.

$2.00

Side Grits

"Southern-style cornmeal porridge, a classic comfort dish, perfect for breakfast or as a savory side."

$4.00

One Pancake

A single, house-made pancake, typically accompanied by butter and maple syrup.

$4.00

Side Potato Salad

Creamy potato salad with fresh herbs and a tangy mustard dressing.

$5.00

Sauteed Mushrooms

Sauteed mushrooms prepared with olive oil, garlic, and a touch of butter, seasoned with herbs.

$4.00

Side Bacon

Crispy, savory bacon strips, perfectly rendered for a delicious crunch.

$5.00

Side Deli Ham

Sliced deli ham, typically served as a complement to breakfast dishes.

$6.00

Side Ham

Sugar cured and hickory smoked ham steak, typically includes a single, thick slice.

$5.00

Side Linguisa

Linguica, a seasoned pork sausage known for its garlic and paprika flavors, typically comes sliced or in links.

$6.00

Side Sausage

Tasty side of succulent sausages cooked to perfection.

$5.00

Side Single Egg

With bacon or sausage potatoes and slice of toast.

$3.00

Side Steamed Veggies

Fresh seasonal vegetables, perfectly steamed to preserve flavor and nutrition

$4.00

Side Toast

Crisp, golden-brown bread, perfectly toasted for a comforting, simple pleasure.

$2.00

Side Two Eggs

With bacon or sausage or combo or no meat

$5.00

Big Chef Salad

Ham, turkey and eggs

$18.00

Chicken Fajita Salad

Grilled chicken with bell peppers, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and tortillas

$17.00

Dinner Salad

Cucumbers, tomatoes and croutons. Add ham or turkey for $

$7.00

Fried Chicken Salad

Fried chicken on mixed greens with choice of bleu cheese, island, ranch, Italian, oil & vinegar dressing, or served plain.

$16.00

Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken atop mixed greens. Choice of bleu cheese, island, ranch, Italian, oil & vinegar, or no dressing.

$16.00

Salad & Soup Combo

Bowl of our daily soup and dinner salad

$14.00

Shrimp Louie Salad

Shrimp Louie salad, choice of bleu cheese, island, ranch, Italian, oil & vinegar, or no dressing.

$17.00

Salads

Sandwiches

BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Chicken breast seasoned and cooked on open flame served on a french roll

$16.00

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Fried chicken with buffalo sauce and fries

$15.00

B.L.T

Bacon, lettuce and tomato.

$12.00

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.

$16.00

Chicken Club

Chicken breast seasoned and cooked on open flame toped with bacon and garnishes on the side.

$16.00

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.

$15.00

Clubhouse

Hand cut turkey on layers of toasted white bread with mayo, tomatoes, lettuce and bacon

$16.00

Embers Special Lunch

Served with a generous side of our special homemade sauce, fries and pickles.

$18.00

Emburger

/lb patty on a fresh roll with garnishes on the side and your choice of cheese.

$16.00

Fish Sandwich

Breaded fish filet

$14.00

French Dip

Sliced beef cooked to your selection on a french roll with au jus sauce

$18.00

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.

$15.00

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.

$15.00

Grilled Turkey Melt

Choice of cheese on grilled sourdough

$16.00

Gyro

Pita and tzatziki sauce

$14.00

Hot Open Face Sandwich

Served with white bread, our house sauce, fries and pickles

$18.00

Jumbo Cheese Burger

/lb patty and your choice of cheese. Add bacon for $

$15.00

Linguisa Sandwich

Served on a french roll

$14.00

Patty Melt

/lb patty on rye bread with jack cheese grilled onions upon request

$15.00

Philly Cheese Steak

Bell peppers, onions and jack cheese

$16.00

Steak Sandwich

Served with fries, hand cut New York steak on a french roll, lettuce, tomato and onions

$24.00

Chicken Sandwich

Breaded chicken

$15.00

Turkey Burger

Cheese upon request

$15.00

New York Steak

Includes soup or salad, and choice of potato. add prawns for an additional charge.

$28.00

Pork Spare Ribs

Spare ribs slow-cooked over BBQ fire pit. Options available in half or full portions.

$0.00

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.

$26.00

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.

$26.00

Rib Eye Steak

Choice of potato

$30.00

BBQ Dinner Plate

Served with bun, fries, and house sauce on the side.

$20.00

Combo Plate

Try all of our meats including beef, pork, ham and ribs. Substitute turkey for one.

$26.00

Pork Chops

Pork chop served with choice of baked potato, fries, potato salad, mashed potatoes & gravy, or salad.

$25.00

BBQ Fire Pit

Chefs Special Plates

Chicken Fried Steak

Served with bun, fries or mashed potatoes

$17.00

Grinder Sirloin Patty

/lb patty. Served with grilled onions and our house sauce. Add mushrooms for $

$16.00

Chicken Strips Pcs

Served with fries

$16.00

Honey Fried Chicken

Served with fries or mashed potatoes with a biscuit

$18.00

Fish & Chips

Golden fried fillet with fries

$18.00

Prawn Plate

Served with fries and bun

$20.00

From the Sea

Pasta

Chicken Alfredo

Fettuccine pasta tossed in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, topped with slices of grilled chicken.

$19.00

Shrimp Alfredo

Fettuccine pasta tossed in a creamy alfredo sauce, complemented by sauteed shrimp, typically garnished with parmesan cheese.

$22.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Classic spaghetti and meatballs in our homemade marinara sauce.

$18.00

Soup Of The Day

Daily selection of soup. Available in cup or bowl sizes.

$0.00

Soups

Kids

Kids Breakfast Patty Cake

A smiley shaped pancake with either bacon or sausage, no fries.

$11.00

Kids Dollar Cakes W/Bacon

Mini pancakes accompanied by strips of bacon, typically served as a delightful breakfast option for children.

$8.00

Kids Dollar Cakes W/Sausage

Mini pancakes served with a side of sausage, typically accompanied by maple syrup.

$8.00

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.

$18.00

Kids Chicken Strips

Hand-breaded chicken tenders, typically accompanied by a mild dipping sauce.

$13.00

Kids Cheese Quesadilla

Cheese-filled tortillas- a kid-favorite

$12.00

Kids Grilled Cheese

Melted cheese on toasted bread - a delicious classic

$8.00

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.

$4.00

Strawberry Ice Cream

Creamy strawberry ice cream, often served as a refreshing treat.

$4.00

Vanilla Ice Cream

Smooth, creamy classic vanilla ice cream - a delightful frozen treat.

$4.00

Desserts

Beverages

Apple Juice

Freshly squeezed apple nectar, packed with the tart and sweet essence of ripe apples.

$5.00

Arnold Palmer

Refreshing blend of iced tea and lemonade, a classic thirst quencher.

$4.00

Chocolate Milkshake

Decadent chocolate shake blended to perfection, a delightful treat for chocolate lovers and beyond.

$5.00

Coffee

Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.

$3.50

Coke

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

$4.00

Cranberry Juice

Tangy cranberry delight, a refreshing concoction that will keep you craving more.

$5.00

Decaf Coffee

Smooth, full-flavored coffee without the caffeine kick. Perfect any time of day.

$3.50

Diet Coke

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

$4.00

Hot Chocolate

Smooth, rich chocolate drink, perfectly steamed to warm your soul.

$4.00

Hot Tea

Steaming, aromatic blend of finely selected tea leaves. Perfectly soothing.

$3.50

Iced Tea

Chilled, refreshing brewed tea, perfectly balanced for a hot day

$4.00

Lemonade

Refreshing citrus beverage.

$4.00

Milk

Fresh, cold, and creamy whole milk, perfectly refreshing and nutritious.

$4.00

Orange Juice

Freshly squeezed orange juice, rich in citrus flavor and vibrant color.

$5.00

Root Beer

Smooth, classic root beer with a rich, frothy head. Perfectly sweet and endlessly refreshing.

$4.00

Root Beer Float

Creamy vanilla ice cream meets fizzy root beer for a timeless treat.

$5.00

Sprite

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

$4.00

Strawberry Lemonade

Refreshing strawberry-infused lemonade, a perfect summer thirst-quencher.

$5.00

Strawberry Milkshake

Creamy Strawberry Milkshake- the perfect fruity indulgence

$5.00

Vanilla Milkshake

Creamy vanilla shake, blended to perfection with rich ice cream

$5.00