Nashville, Tennessee

Ember
& Oak

Wood-Fired Fine Dining — where live fire meets the finest Tennessee harvest.

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7 Tasting Menu Courses
100% Locally Sourced Produce
40+ Craft Cocktails & Natural Wines
12 Intimate Private Dining Seats
Our executive chef working beside a live wood fire in the kitchen at night
Our Story

Born from the fire.
Rooted in the land.

"Every dish we serve begins not in a recipe, but in a field — and ends in the honest heat of burning oak."

Ember & Oak was born from a singular obsession: coaxing the most honest, soulful flavors from Tennessee's extraordinary land through the ancient alchemy of live fire. We partner exclusively with small family farms within 150 miles of Nashville — their seasons dictate our menu, their harvests inspire our craft.


Our kitchen burns white oak, hickory, and cherry wood sourced from Middle Tennessee woodlands. No gas. No shortcuts. Just flame, time, and intention — a philosophy that carries through every course of our celebrated tasting menu and every cocktail crafted at our bar.

Dining Reservations

Secure Your Table

Reserve your place at the fire. We recommend booking at least two weeks in advance for weekend dining. Tasting menu available Thursday through Sunday evenings.

Exclusive Events

The Private
Hearth Room

Secluded, fully bespoke, and lit by the warm glow of a dedicated fireplace — our Private Hearth Room is the setting Nashville's most discerning hosts choose for the evenings that define careers and deepen relationships.

  • Exclusively seated up to 12 guests in intimate surroundings
  • Fully customized tasting menus designed around your occasion
  • Dedicated sommelier and front-of-house service team
  • A/V capabilities for presentations and corporate gatherings
  • Optional wine pairing from our cellar of 300+ selections
  • Personalized keepsake menus and table florals available
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Smoke rising from food cooking over a wood fire on a grill
12 Guests
Exclusively
Voices from Our Table

What Our Guests Say

"An extraordinary evening from first breath to last. The oak-roasted duck was the finest thing I've eaten in Nashville — perhaps anywhere. Ember & Oak has reimagined what fire can do to food."

Margaret H. Anniversary Dinner Guest

"We hosted our executive team's dinner in the Private Hearth Room and the experience was completely flawless. The chef's custom tasting menu sparked more conversation than any presentation we've ever run. Unforgettable."

David R. Corporate Dining Guest

"The cocktail program alone would justify the visit. The Brimstone is everything — smoky, complex, perfectly balanced. Combined with the warmth of the room and the craft of the kitchen, this is Nashville's finest table."

Claire & James T. Regular Tasting Menu Guests
Before You Arrive

Frequently Asked Questions

We welcome smart casual through formal attire. Our guests take pride in the occasion, and we encourage you to dress for an evening you'll want to remember. Business casual is perfectly appropriate; black tie is always welcome.
We recommend reserving at least two to three weeks in advance for weekend evenings, particularly during the spring and fall seasons. Weekday tables often have shorter lead times. Private dining enquiries should be submitted at least four to six weeks ahead.
Absolutely. Our team is experienced in adapting our tasting menu for a wide range of dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and specific allergens. Please include all requirements in your reservation notes and we will ensure your evening is perfect.
Yes. Our sommelier has curated a wine pairing program to complement each course of the tasting menu, drawing from our cellar of over 300 selections including small-producer natural wines, classic Old World bottles, and American regional highlights. Non-alcoholic pairings are also available.
Ember & Oak is designed as an intimate adult dining experience. We warmly welcome guests aged 12 and above. For families with younger children, we suggest our Sunday afternoon Bar Menu, which offers a more relaxed setting and a shorter format menu.
We ask for at least 48 hours notice for cancellations or changes to standard reservations. Private dining bookings require 7 days notice. For same-day cancellations without notice, a per-guest cancellation fee may apply. We understand that life is unpredictable — please reach out as early as possible and we will always do our best to accommodate.
Get in Touch

We'd Love
to Hear from You

For enquiries about private dining, large groups, press, or anything else — send us a message and a member of our team will respond within one business day.

Location Nashville, Tennessee
Dining Hours Thursday — Sunday, from 5:00 PM
Bar & Walk-ins Thursday — Sunday from 4:30 PM, subject to availability
Private Dining Enquiries Use the contact form — we respond within 24 hours
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