Embers Restaurant Relaunches as 1945 Steak & Seafood

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OCEAN CITY, Md. – The restaurant long known as The Embers will relaunch in Apr. 2026 as 1945 Steak & Seafood.

While the address remains unchanged, the restaurant now operates from a brand-new building completed in 2023. Over the past year, ownership says they have quietly introduced the evolved concept under the original name. As the culinary direction advanced, however, the legacy branding continued to create confusion tied to the restaurant’s former buffet experience.

“The concept was right, but the story wasn’t clear,” said Cole Taustin. “We didn’t yet have the full team in place, and the name still carried expectations that no longer reflected who we were. This relaunch allows us to present the experience the right way—with the right people, the right menu, and the right environment.”

The April reopening follows months of refinement, including refreshed interior design, a fully dialed-in menu, and comprehensive retraining of the service team. Reservations will open ahead of the relaunch.

“This restaurant has been part of Ocean City for generations,” said Jay Taustin, who has stepped back from daily operations but remains closely connected to the business. “To see it continue evolving while staying true to its roots is incredibly meaningful. 1945 Steak & Seafood represents everything we’ve always believed in—quality, hospitality, and pride in what we serve.”

Check out WMDT’s Foodie Friday segment at Embers, here.