Est. 2018 — Downtown Chicago

Where Every Meal
Becomes a Memory

Seasonal ingredients. Wood-fired craft. An atmosphere crafted for moments worth savoring.

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Our Story

Food is Art.
We're the Canvas.

Ember & Oak was born from a simple belief: great food should feel personal. Chef Marcus Reid spent 12 years in Michelin-starred kitchens before returning home to open a place where craft and community could coexist on one plate.

We source directly from Illinois farms, change our menu with the seasons, and cook over real wood fire — because shortcuts have no place here.

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100% locally sourced, seasonal ingredients
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Wood-fired cooking techniques
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Best New Restaurant — Chicago Tribune 2020
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Curated wine list with 80+ selections
Chef Marcus Reid
Executive Chef
& Founder

Behind the Fire

Meet the Chef

Marcus Reid
Executive Chef & Co-Founder

Marcus trained under two Michelin-starred chefs in Lyon before spending five years as sous chef at a landmark New York tasting room. In 2018, he returned to his hometown of Chicago with one goal: to cook food that felt honest.

"I want every plate to taste like someone who loves food made it — not a kitchen running on autopilot. That's the standard we hold ourselves to every night."

12
Years Training
3
City Awards
★2
Michelin Kitchens

What Guests Say

Over 200 Five-Star Reviews

★★★★★

"Absolutely the best dining experience I've had in Chicago. The wood-fired salmon was unreal — perfectly charred outside, melt-in-your-mouth inside. We'll be back for every anniversary."

Sarah M.
Sarah M.
Google Review · 2 weeks ago
★★★★★

"Took a client here for a business dinner — they were blown away. The ambiance, the service, the food. Chef Marcus stopped by our table personally. That's what sets Ember & Oak apart."

David K.
David K.
Yelp Review · 1 month ago
★★★★★

"The seasonal tasting menu was a journey. Seven courses of pure perfection. I've eaten at 3-star restaurants in Paris and this holds its own. Can't recommend enough."

Priya T.
Priya T.
Google Review · 3 weeks ago

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We'd love to host you. Reserve your table online or give us a call — walk-ins welcome based on availability.

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Location
142 West Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
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Hours
Tue–Sun: 5pm – 10pm
Brunch: Sat–Sun 10am – 2pm
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Phone
(312) 555-0182
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Email
hello@emberandoak.com
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