Embrace Restaurant
About This Spot
Walking into Embrace Restaurant feels like stepping into a warm, inviting neighborhood gem where the rich traditions of Southern cooking are lovingly celebrated. The space welcomes you with a thoughtful blend of elegant yet approachable décor — soft hues, carefully chosen accents, and the gentle hum of live jazz that drifts through the air on weekends. It’s the kind of place that slows time just a bit, inviting diners to relax and savor their moments whether they’re gathering for an early brunch or winding down at dinner.
The rhythm here is unhurried but alive with quiet energy. Conversations flow easily, and the attentive, genuine hospitality makes you feel less like a customer and more like a cherished guest. The atmosphere encourages sharing: stories over a comforting breakfast plate bursting with soulful flavors, or enjoying a leisurely evening where seafood and Southern classics weave together in thoughtful harmony.
Embrace is where traditional Southern staples meet a fresh, contemporary touch. From the satisfying textures of shrimp and grits to the unexpected delight of pumpkin cheesecake that perfectly balances sweetness with spice, the menu feels like an intimate conversation with the region’s culinary heart. Dishes arrive with mindful preparation — never rushed, always fresh — making each bite a quiet celebration of familiar tastes presented with care.
Whether it’s the tender collard greens accompanying your dinner or the comforting embrace of breakfast favorites like crab cake benedict or waffles, there’s a sense of connection to ingredients and stories that feel rooted yet invitingly modern. The warm smiles from the staff and the subtle notes of jazz underscore a commitment to creating a dining experience that feels comfortably timeless.
In a place like Embrace, dining becomes more than just a meal — it’s an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and share in the simple joy of genuine Southern hospitality.
What’s Available Here
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Identifies as Black-owned
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Identifies as veteran-owned
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Identifies as women-owned
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Kerbside pickup
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Takeaway
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Dine-in
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Delivery
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Fast service
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Great coffee
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Great dessert
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Live music
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Wheelchair-accessible seating
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Alcohol
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Healthy options
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Wine
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Table service
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Bar on site
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Toilet
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Casual
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Cosy
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Quiet
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Trendy
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Groups
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Tourists
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Cheques
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
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Credit cards
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Good for kids
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Free of charge street parking
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Free parking lot
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Parking
Location & Hours
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | 09:30 AM - 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 09:30 AM - 03:00 PM | |
| Friday | 09:30 AM - 09:30 PM | |
| Saturday | 09:30 AM - 09:00 PM | |
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| Sunday | 09:30 AM - 06:00 PM |
DiasporaTEA 10 Dec 2025
Stopped in for a mid day meal! We were the only people there but the food came out timely and fresh. I had a delicious omelette with a side salad and my daughter had the sweet potato and collard greens combo ( SO GOOD) and sautéed string beans. The food was good and satisfying!
Brittany Perez 07 Dec 2025
When I tell you… I was floored. •This restaurant is stunning. Beautifully decorated, gorgeous colors. Light jazz playing. •Plenty of menu options that all sounded incredible, hard to decide. •Such wonderful service, go out of there way to make sure you’re having a lovely experience. I ordered the turkey wings, with greens & mac and cheese. Every single part of the meal was delicious. They even gave me a few chicken wings just for funsies. Well seasoned and tender meats. Greens were very flavorful. Mac and cheese was delectable. My friends had the BBQ wings, shrimp & grits and the seafood combo. We all had a bit of each others food. The crab cakes were MOSTLY crab in the best way possible, and another friend ended up ordering some after trying it. Grabbed a slice of sweet potato cheesecake to go and it was PERFECTION. Lightly, creamy, delicious.
E M 04 Dec 2025
I pride myself for giving honest reviews and that's what you're going to get from me. We meet the owner at an event for Veterans and he was there handing out his menu for his restaurant. I respect the drive in people that show commitment and work hard so I'm decided to give it a try. I'm glad that we did. Entering the restaurant my mother and I were impressed by the decor. You can tell there is pride and time was put into making the place look classy and clean. That's a great sign to me. We were greeted and seated by a friendly staff member by the name of Reina. The menu seemed well thought out and there was variety which I loved. We both ordered dishes with Grits. My mother had the Whiting and Grits which she enjoyed and I had the Salmon and Grits which I loved. We shared an amazing piece of pumpkin cheesecake with coffee and my mother had Raspberry tea. We enjoyed our meal and Reina was very sweet and accommodating. She brought the desserts to our table and I mentioned that no one does that nowadays, so I couldn't say no. I'm glad I didn't. As far as the things I think they could do better; Playing music in the background. It was intermittent and we had to mention it to the staff to play music. Wait time was a little longer than we had hoped for the meal, it wasn't the worst but I would say it could be better. While the meal was great I would say that maybe adding another side like a roll or another option for a side, maybe some veggie options, even a creamy savory gravy over the fish would be a great compliment to the dish. So I would say it was lacking a bit. Being new I'm sure the servers are still getting their flow worked out and I know as time passes the experience will only get better as they improve. Overall, I would say I had a positive experience. I left in a great mood and enjoyed the food, and I am always excited when a new business or restaurant (Especially minority owned) opens in the community. I am a huge supporter of US and we ALL should do our part to help each other grow. I will be back, even if only to try their other dessert options alone! Thank you EMBRACE!
Daniel Liga 29 Sep 2025
Great ambience and vibes on the Sunday brunch after church! Best part is that they have live jazz on Sundays while you dine in. Food was delicious and our server was very nice. Only negative thing I can say is that it took a little bit for the food to come out but it was worth the wait!
Shyana Estwick 28 Sep 2025
First time coming here, soon walk in the aesthetics was beautiful, and the staff was warm and welcoming. I ordered the chicken and waffles and garden omelette, my mother had the shrimp and greets and everything was well seasoned not greasy and fulfilling. I only came for bunch and will definitely look forward to coming for dinner!