Oak-Smoked Brisket
$3812-hour smoked prime brisket, pickled red onion, house chimichurri, warm brioche roll.
· Chef's Favorite
Wood-Fired · Newport Beach
Where Fire Meets Flavor
Handcrafted dishes cooked over live oak wood, served in the heart of Newport Beach.
A Dining Experience Built Around the Fire
At Ember & Oak, every dish begins with real wood, real flame, and real intention. Our chefs source ingredients from local California farms and let the fire do what fire does best — deepen flavor, create texture, and bring people together. This isn't just dinner. It's a ritual.
Live Oak Wood Fired
Locally Sourced Ingredients
Est. 2019 · Newport Beach
The Space
Designed for Good Nights
Our 80-seat dining room was designed to feel like a private dinner party. Exposed brick, reclaimed oak tables, and an open kitchen mean you're always close to the action. Whether it's a date night, a birthday, or a Tuesday that deserves to be celebrated — Ember & Oak is your place.
- Open kitchen with wood-fire viewing
- Private dining room for groups up to 20
- Full craft cocktail bar
- Curated California wine list
- Patio seating available
What Our Guests Say
“The brisket changed my life. I've eaten at restaurants all over LA and nothing comes close to what Ember & Oak is doing. The atmosphere is perfect, the staff are incredible.”
“We hosted our anniversary dinner here and it was absolutely perfect. The private room, the food, the cocktails — everything was flawless. Already booked for next month.”
“Best ribeye in Orange County. Not even a contest. The truffle fries alone are worth the trip. This place deserves every star it gets.”
Reservations
Join Us for Dinner
Reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome based on availability.
Our Story
Started with a Fire, Built on Community
Ember & Oak was founded in 2019 by Chef Daniel Reeves and his partner Mara Castillo. After years working in Michelin-starred kitchens in San Francisco and New York, Daniel wanted to return to something more elemental — real fire, real ingredients, real community. They chose Newport Beach because of its love for outdoor living and fresh California produce. Five years later, Ember & Oak has become one of Orange County's most beloved dining destinations.
“The fire doesn't lie. You can't fake it. That's what I love about cooking this way.”
Hours
When We're Open
- Monday – Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday – Thursday
- 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Friday – Saturday
- 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Brunch (Sat – Sun)
- 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Find Us
Newport Beach
- 2240 Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- (949) 555-0182
- hello@emberandoak.com
- @emberandoaknb
Complimentary valet available Friday & Saturday evenings.