Richard Blais is a successful chef, restaurateur, James Beard nominated cookbook author and television personality. Blais currently co-stars alongside Gordon Ramsay on FOX's hit cooking competition, Next Level Chef, and is widely recognized as the first winner of Bravo's Top Chef All-Stars. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and trained at The French Laundry, Daniel, Chez Panisse, and el Bulli. Blais is the James Beard Award-nominated author of “Try This at Home: Recipes from My Head to Your Plate,” as well as his second cookbook, “So Good.” His most recent cookbook, “Plant Forward: 100 Bold Recipes For A Mostly Healthy Lifestyle” was co-written with his wife Jazmin and published in October 2023. Blais has appeared on “Today,” “Good Morning America,” “The Rachael Ray Show” and “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.” He also has been featured in The New York Times, InStyle and Food & Wine. When not on set, in the kitchen or at home with his family, Blais may be found traveling cross country performing his live “stand up cooking” show to enthusiastic audiences nationwide.

Experience Ember & Rye in one of our two private dining rooms offering space for up to 14 guests and another space for up to 50 guests. Experience the vintage steakhouse flavors while surrounded by the 18th green of Aviara Golf Club. Dine overlooking the Battiquitos Lagoon while soaking in California’s sunsets.

Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. We are thrilled to share that our Richard Blais Steakhouse, Ember & Rye, made the list!