Contemporary American Wood-Fired Kitchen
Gather Around the Fire.
Seasonal ingredients, open-flame cooking, and warm Austin hospitality come together for evenings worth remembering.
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Our philosophy
Built Around Fire, Seasonality and Connection
At Ember & Oak, familiar American flavors are elevated through wood-fired cooking, locally sourced ingredients, and thoughtful hospitality. Every plate is designed to feel refined, generous, and memorable.
“Fire asks for attention. The best cooking happens when we listen.”
Chef Julian Hayes
Discover our storyAt the table
A Menu Guided by the Season
The hearth anchors the menu, but the farms decide where it goes. Dishes change often, with a few signatures returning when ingredients are at their best.
From the hearth
Prime Dry-Aged Ribeye
Coal-roasted shallots · ember salt · red wine jus
Ember-Roasted Delicata Squash
$18Whipped goat cheese, toasted pecans, maple-chile glaze
Oak-Grilled Gulf Prawns
$24Charred lemon, smoked garlic butter, fresh herbs
Wood-Fired Heritage Pork Chop
$39Apple mostarda, roasted roots, cider reduction
Prime Dry-Aged Ribeye
$62Coal-roasted shallots, ember salt, red wine jus
Wild Mushroom Campanelle
$31Brown butter, pecorino, herbs, crispy shallots
Burnt Honey Panna Cotta
$14Seasonal citrus, pistachio, olive oil
We gladly accommodate many dietary needs. Menu items and pricing are seasonal and shown for demonstration only.
Executive Chef
Julian Hayes
The kitchen
Cooking With Restraint. Serving With Generosity.
Chef Julian Hayes brings modern technique to the warmth of open-fire cooking, creating food that feels elevated, generous, and familiar.
“A plate should feel considered, but never overworked.”Meet Chef Julian
The evening
An Evening Designed Around You
From the first pour to the last ember, every detail is paced to feel effortless.
Thoughtful hospitality
Room to settle in.
An intimate dining room, attentive service, and a pace that leaves space for conversation.
Seasonal cocktails
Bright, savory and built to pair with the hearth.
Open-fire kitchen
Curated wine
Chef’s tasting
Warm service
Private dining
Private Gatherings, Thoughtfully Hosted
Rehearsal dinners, milestone birthdays, leadership dinners and quiet celebrations—planned with the same care as the menu.
Guest notes
What Guests Remember
Fictional guest reflections and editorial recognition created for this portfolio demonstration.
“The food was exceptional, but the hospitality is what made the evening unforgettable.”
Fictional verified guest
“Every dish felt carefully considered, from the first cocktail to dessert.”
Fictional verified guest
“Warm, polished, and memorable without ever feeling formal.”
Fictional verified guest
4.9
Average rating
1,280+
Fictional reviews
96%
Would recommend
A closer look
From the Dining Room
A curated view of the food, fire and spaces that shape an evening at Ember & Oak.
Visit Ember & Oak
An easy evening in central Austin.
Located two blocks from the fictional Westbridge Arts District, with valet parking at the entrance and step-free access throughout.
Address
1847 Westbridge Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
Hours
Monday–Thursday5:00 PM–10:00 PM
Friday–Saturday5:00 PM–11:30 PM
Sunday4:00 PM–9:30 PM
Westbridge Avenue
Two blocks from the arts district
Valet parking · Bus routes 3 & 18 · Step-free entrance
Dinner nightly
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Join us for wood-fired cooking, thoughtful hospitality, and an evening created to be remembered.