Oak to Ember

We had our first Oak to Ember experience the other night, and we’re generally favorably impressed. The cocktails were excellent,m - I think I have found a new favorite in The Buzz - and the tuna tartare appetizer was terrific, served with house-made potato chips which was a really nice touch… and there were enough of them!!. It disappeared fast enough that I failed to get a picture of it, but it was ample. Our dinners were very good - loved the ribs, and my wife liked the salmon very much. The flourless chocolate cake had good flavor but was more dry and less “fishy” than I hope for in my hard-core chocolate desserts ;-) but we had no problem finishing it. Topping it all was the excellent service from Davia and Jackson, who were knowledgeable, on top of things (we never wanted for water)

We had a wonderful evening at this restaurant. The service was excellent — our waiter gave us great menu recommendations and was very attentive. It was hard to choose from all the delicious options. The food was outstanding! The mussels came with a delicious, perfectly matched sauce, and the steak as a main course was cooked to perfection with a great charcoal flavor. All in all, it was a lovely evening with a great atmosphere. We felt comfortable from the moment we walked in. We’ll definitely be back! Thank you, Neal!

Stumbled across this restaurant just while enjoying a walk downtown. The herbed sour dough focaccia with sun-dried tomato butter was the best focaccia we have ever had! Wow! Also the clam pasta and ribs with sausage were so smoky and good too! Had a delicious hibiscus and cinnamon drink which was so refreshing!

We had a fantastic experience at Oak to Ember! The harborside view combined with the warm, open atmosphere created the perfect setting for our night out. I tried the tuna tartar, the Smoked Oak Burger, and the Brooklyn cake—each dish was thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. The burger in particular was outstanding—juicy, smoky, and one of the best I've had. Our server, Tess, was wonderful—friendly, attentive, and incredibly personable. The service overall was top-notch and if I could give more than 5-stars for that, I would. We visited based on a recommendation and have already passed it along to others. If you're looking for great food in a relaxed yet refined setting, Oak to Ember is definitely worth a visit.

I was really impressed by everything we ordered and everything else that I saw that came out of the kitchen. The smoked Monk fish appetizer was delicious and creative. We were in the mood for a burger and it was delicious. We sat at the bar and watched all the cocktails be made and I am sad that I only have one liver because I wanted one of everything I saw made.