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Wood-Fired Gastronomy

The Dinner Menu

Our menu honors the seasonal harvest of Central Texas purveyors and Gulf fishermen, transformed entirely through live post-oak embers. We accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian dietary preferences upon request.

Starters & Small Plates

Crafted for table sharing

Wood-Fired Gulf Oysters

Freshly shucked Gulf oysters, smoked bone marrow butter, aged pecorino, and blistered Meyer lemon.

Ember-Roasted Heritage Carrots

Slow-cooked in hot coals, served over whipped Texas goat ricotta, smoked chili honey, and roasted pistachios.

Prime Beef Tartare

Hand-cut tenderloin, smoked egg yolk emulsion, pickled alliums, caper berries, and grilled hearth sourdough.

Cast Iron Smoked Burrata

Hill Country heirloom tomatoes, charred herb pesto, 12-year balsamic reduction, and warm focaccia.

From the Post Oak Hearth

Prime meats & line-caught seafood cooked over open flame

45-Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye

20oz Texas Black Angus cut, basted with smoked beef tallow butter and accompanied by roasted wild alliums and flaky sea salt.

Oak-Roasted Gulf Red Snapper

Fresh Galveston catch seared over hardwood embers, charred citrus beurre blanc, tender baby leeks, and sea herbs.

Smoked Heritage Half Chicken

Pasture-raised poultry, sweet tea and thyme brine, ember-roasted parsnips, and pan-roasted natural jus.

Hearth-Charred Cauliflower Steak

Glazed with black garlic tahini, pomegranate reduction, toasted pine nuts, fresh mint, and smoked olive oil.

Hearth Sides

Accompaniments for the table

Coal-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Rendered beef tallow, rosemary salt, smoked garlic aioli.

Charred Broccolini

House chili crisp, toasted sesame, cured lemon zest.

Smoked Gouda & Aged Cheddar Mac

Cavatappi pasta, toasted sourdough crumb, fresh chives.

Cast Iron Wild Mushrooms

Hen of the woods, cultivated shiitakes, fresh thyme butter.

Dining Notes & Hospitality Policies

Sourcing & Pricing

Entrees range from $34 to $88. We are dedicated to transparent, regenerative sourcing with partner ranchers and coastal purveyors throughout the American Southwest.

Allergies & Diets

Our culinary team accommodates gluten-sensitive, dairy-free, vegetarian, and shellfish allergies with prior notification when booking your table reservation.

Corkage & Cellar Policy

Guests may bring special bottles not currently present on our wine list. Our corkage fee is $35 per 750ml bottle, with a two-bottle maximum per party.

Ready to join us at the hearth?

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THE OAK & EMBER

Modern American wood-fired dining in downtown Austin. Celebrating seasonal Texas ranching, coastal Gulf harvests, and live post-oak hearth cookery.

123 Congress Ave [Placeholder], Austin, TX 78701

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Inquiries

(512) 555-0199

hospitality@oakandemberaustin.com [Placeholder]

Valet parking available at front entry along Congress Avenue.

Dinner Service

Tuesday – Thursday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Friday – Saturday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Sunday – Monday: Hearth Dark (Closed)

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