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Our Menu

Everything on fire.

Prices change with the seasons but the quality never does. Ask your server about allergens and substitutions — we're happy to help.

Starters Soups & Salads Burgers & Sandwiches Mains Sides Desserts Drinks

Starters

To get the table going. Perfect for sharing.

Wood-Fire Oysters 🔥 Fire-Roasted

Half dozen oysters grilled over oak, finished with chimichurri butter and a squeeze of charred lemon.

$17

Ember Hummus Vegetarian

Fire-roasted red pepper hummus with warm pita, za'atar olive oil, and pickled vegetables.

$12

Crispy Pork Belly Bites ⭐ Popular

Twice-cooked pork belly, sticky bourbon glaze, pickled jalapeño, scallion. Eight pieces.

$16

Smoked Wings

Whole chicken wings smoked for 2 hours, then flash-fried. Choice of oak dry rub or honey-chipotle glaze.

$15

Blistered Shishito Peppers Vegetarian

Charred shishito peppers tossed with lemon zest, flaky sea salt, and a smoky aioli for dipping.

$11

Loaded Flatbread New

Oak-fired flatbread with caramelized onion, fig jam, gorgonzola, walnuts, and fresh thyme honey.

$14

Soups & Salads

Made fresh every day with whatever the farms bring us.

French Onion Soup ⭐ Popular

Seven-hour caramelized onion broth, gruyère crouton crust, finished under the broiler tableside.

$13

Soup of the Day

Ask your server — we rotate a new scratch-made soup every day based on seasonal produce.

$9

Ember Caesar

Romaine charred lightly on the fire, house-made Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, sourdough croutons.

$14

Harvest Grain Bowl Vegetarian

Farro, roasted squash, dried cranberry, pepitas, goat cheese, apple cider vinaigrette.

$16

Wedge with Smoked Bacon

Iceberg wedge, house blue cheese dressing, thick-cut smoked bacon, cherry tomato, chives.

$15

Beet & Burrata Vegetarian

Roasted golden and red beets, fresh burrata, candied walnuts, arugula, white balsamic.

$17

Burgers & Sandwiches

All burgers are smash-style on a cast iron griddle over fire. Served with house fries — upgrade to truffle fries for $4.

The Ember Double ⭐ Most Ordered

Two patties, aged cheddar, caramelized onions, bread-and-butter pickles, ember sauce, brioche bun.

$18

Bacon Mushroom Melt

Single patty, smoked gouda, thick-cut bacon, sautéed wild mushrooms, garlic aioli, potato roll.

$17

Oak Smash Classic

Single smash patty, American cheese, white onion, yellow mustard, dill pickle. No fuss, just good.

$13

The Farmhouse Chicken

Crispy fried chicken thigh, house coleslaw, dill pickles, hot honey butter, brioche bun.

$16

Black Bean Smash Vegetarian

Smashed black bean and roasted corn patty, pepper jack, avocado, pickled red onion, chipotle mayo.

$15

Pulled Pork Sandwich 🔥 Pit-Smoked

12-hour wood-smoked pulled pork, apple slaw, bread & butter pickles, house-made BBQ on a brioche roll.

$17

Mains

The centrepiece of the table. Every protein kissed by the fire.

Oak-Smoked Ribeye 🔥 Signature

12 oz prime ribeye, 4-hour oak smoke, roasted garlic compound butter, smashed potatoes, seasonal veg.

$38

NY Strip (10 oz)

USDA Choice strip, grilled over open fire, herb butter, crispy onion strings, your choice of two sides.

$34

Half Rack of Ribs 🔥 Pit-Smoked

St. Louis style ribs smoked for 6 hours, house dry rub, finishing glaze, pickles, white bread.

$29

Whole Roasted Chicken

Half bird brined in herb buttermilk for 24 hours, fire-roasted, lemon pan jus, roasted garlic mashed potatoes.

$28

Salmon Fillet New

Cedar-plank wild Atlantic salmon, miso glaze, wilted greens, pickled cucumber, ginger scallion rice.

$30

Mushroom & Lentil Plank Vegetarian

Portobello, red lentil ragout, roasted tomato, smoked paprika cream, fire-blistered broccolini.

$22

Sides

$6 each. Add any two to a main for $10.

House Fries

Twice-fried, seasoned with ember salt and fresh rosemary.

$6

Truffle Parmesan Fries

House fries tossed with truffle oil, grated parmesan, chives.

$10

Smashed Potatoes ⭐ Popular

Crispy smashed Yukons with roasted garlic, chive sour cream.

$6

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Cream, butter, roasted garlic — as much as the law allows.

$6

Grilled Corn on the Cob Vegetarian

Fire-charred corn, jalapeño lime butter, cotija cheese, cilantro.

$6

Fire-Roasted Broccolini Vegetarian

Blistered and tender, garlic olive oil, chili flake, lemon.

$6

House Coleslaw

Buttermilk dressing, shredded cabbage, carrot, fresh dill.

$5

Mac & Cheese

Cavatappi, four-cheese béchamel, breadcrumb crust, smoked gouda pull.

$8

Desserts

All made from scratch in our kitchen every morning. Don't skip this part.

Bourbon Pecan Pie ⭐ Famous

Dark brown sugar, Hudson Valley pecans, small-batch bourbon, vanilla bean ice cream. Served warm.

$10

Warm Chocolate Lava Cake

Dark chocolate cake with a liquid center, salted caramel sauce, fresh whipped cream.

$11

Seasonal Fruit Crisp Vegetarian

Rotating fruit with an oat-brown sugar topping, baked until bubbling, with vanilla ice cream.

$9

New York Cheesecake

Classic dense cheesecake, house strawberry compote, graham cracker crust.

$9

Drinks

Craft cocktails, local beers, wine, and non-alcoholic options.

Smoked Old Fashioned 🔥 Bar Favorite

Bulleit bourbon, smoked cherry, demerara, orange bitters, table-smoked presentation.

$14

Ember Sour

Whiskey, fresh lemon, honey syrup, egg white foam, smoked rosemary garnish.

$13

Draft Beer

Rotating selection of Hudson Valley craft beers. Ask your server what's on tap today.

$7–9

Wine by the Glass

House red, white, and rosé. Ask about our bottle selections.

$10–14

Sparkling Lemonade Non-Alcoholic

House-squeezed lemon, lavender simple syrup, sparkling water. Served over large ice.

$5

Soft Drinks & Coffee

Pepsi products, iced tea, house-brewed coffee, espresso, and hot tea.

$3–5
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