Wood-Fired Kitchen
Every dish passes through our custom oak-burning hearth. The heat transforms ingredients—creating a char, a caramelisation, a depth impossible to replicate.
Where Fire Meets
the Harvest
Wood-fired cuisine crafted from the season's finest ingredients. An intimate dining room, a cellar of considered wines, and an evening worth remembering.
The Experience
Crafted with intention,
Crafted with intention,
remembered always
Seasonal & Local
Our menu changes with the farms, not the calendar year. We work with a handful of small producers within 150 miles. You taste what the land is offering right now.
Curated Wine Cellar
Over 200 labels selected by our in-house sommelier. Natural wines, heritage producers, and a handful of bottles you won't find anywhere else in California.
Intimate Atmosphere
Forty covers, candlelit tables, and no background music louder than conversation. Designed to feel like a well-kept secret— because it is.
Private Dining Room
Host up to sixteen guests in our private room, with a bespoke menu, dedicated service, and the option to bring your own wine from our cellar list.
Fully Accessible
Step-free entrance, accessible restrooms, and menus in large print on request. We believe a great meal belongs to everyone.
Book Your Table
Reserve your evening
Reservations are recommended. We hold tables for up to 15 minutes past your booking time. For parties of 7 or more, please call us directly.
Address
42 Hearth Lane, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone
+1 (555) 123-4567
Email
hello@emberandoak.com
Parking
Valet available Fri–Sun from 5:30pm
Make a Reservation
Confirmation sent within 2 hours
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Our Story
A kitchen built around the fire
Ember & Oak began in 2009 when chef Maya Reyes returned from three years cooking in the Basque country, obsessed with live-fire technique and the philosophy of letting ingredients speak.
We built our kitchen around a custom-commissioned oak-burning hearth. Not as a gimmick, but as a commitment — to the kind of cooking that demands presence, patience, and genuine craft.
Fifteen years later, we're still the same forty-seat room, the same handful of farmers, the same belief that a restaurant earns its place by never cutting corners and never chasing trends.
"The best restaurants don't try to be everything. They try to be themselves, extraordinarily well."
— Maya Reyes, Executive Chef & Founder
Guest Reviews
What our guests say
"I've dined across three continents and Ember & Oak remains among the best evenings I've had at a table. The wood-roasted squash alone is worth the flight."
"We celebrated our anniversary here and the staff made it feel genuinely personal — not performative. The sommelier's pairing was exceptional. Will be back for every milestone."
"As someone with dietary restrictions I'm often an afterthought at fine dining restaurants. Here, the kitchen went completely out of their way. Genuinely moved by the attention to care."
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking at least two weeks ahead for weekends, especially Friday and Saturday evenings. Weekday tables are often available with just a few days' notice.
What is your cancellation policy?
We ask for 24 hours' notice for cancellations of 1–4 guests, and 48 hours for groups of 5–6. Late cancellations for large groups may incur a modest fee to cover the reserved kitchen preparation.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Absolutely. Please note any allergies or dietary requirements in your reservation form. Our kitchen handles gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and nut allergy accommodations. We cannot guarantee a completely allergy-free environment, but we take every precaution.
Do you offer a tasting menu?
Yes — on Friday and Saturday evenings we offer a five-course tasting menu for the whole table, with optional wine pairing. À la carte is available all other evenings and for lunch on weekends.
Is there a dress code?
Smart casual. We don't enforce formal dress, but we ask that athletic wear and beachwear be kept for the beach. Our room is intimate and the atmosphere naturally invites a certain care in dressing — though we welcome all who come to eat well.
Is the restaurant accessible?
Yes. We have a step-free entrance, accessible restrooms, and ample space between tables for wheelchair and mobility aid users. Large-print menus are available on request. Please let us know in advance if you have specific accessibility needs.