🔥 Wood-Fired. Slow-Smoked. Soul-Fed.

Where Fire Meets Flavor

14-hour smoked brisket. House-made sauces. Craft cocktails. A warm patio under the Florida sky. Come hungry, leave happy.

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14-Hour Smoke | 6 House Sauces | 4.9 ★ Google Rating | Est. 2021

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WELCOME TO EMBER & OAK

Barbecue Worth the Wait

Every morning at 4am, Pitmaster Marcus Cole fires up the offset smokers with Florida white oak and Texas post oak. By the time our doors open, the brisket has been smoking for 14 hours, the ribs have been glazed three times, and the pulled pork has been hand-pulled to order. We don't rush anything here. Great barbecue takes time. So does a great meal with the people you love.

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Low & Slow

We smoke our meats for 12-18 hours over real wood. No gas, no shortcuts, no compromises.

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Craft Bar

Smoked old fashioneds, local Florida IPAs, and a bourbon list that'll make your head spin (in a good way).

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Farm Partnerships

Seasonal sides sourced from Central Florida farms. Our corn pudding has its own fan club.

FROM THE SMOKER

The Menu

Our full menu rotates seasonally. Here are the signatures that never leave.

The Brisket

Market Price

14-hour post oak smoked, hand-sliced to order. Peppercorn bark so good it should be illegal. Served with pickles, onion, and white bread.

Smoked Pork Ribs

$28

St. Louis-cut, dry-rubbed with our 11-spice blend, triple-glazed with Ember sauce. Fall-off-the-bone tender.

Pulled Pork Sandwich

$18

Hand-pulled shoulder on a brioche bun. Topped with house slaw and Oakfire hot sauce. Comes with your choice of two sides.

Smoked Half Chicken

$22

Brined overnight, smoked over cherry wood. Crispy skin, juicy inside. Our secret? We're not telling.

The Pitmaster Platter

$65

For the table. Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smoked sausage, four sides, cornbread, and all six sauces. Feeds 2-3.

Smoked Cauliflower Steak (V)

$19

Whole roasted cauliflower, smoked paprika glaze, cashew crema, crispy shallots. Proof that vegetables belong in a smokehouse.

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SIX HOUSE-MADE SAUCES

Pick Your Fire

Original

🌶 Mild

Tangy tomato base with brown sugar and apple cider. The crowd-pleaser.

Ember

🌶🌶 Medium

Our signature. Smoky chipotle with a honey finish. Goes on everything.

Oakfire

🌶🌶🌶 Hot

Carolina-style mustard heat with habanero. You've been warned.

Midnight

🌶🌶🌶🌶 Extra Hot

Ghost pepper and blackberry. Dark, sweet, and dangerous.

Carolina Gold

🌶 Mild

Classic mustard-vinegar. Sharp, bright, perfect on pulled pork.

Sweet Smoke

No Heat

For the kids (and adults who don't like spice). Honey-molasses glaze.

EVENTS & CATERING

Let Us Bring the Smoke to You

From backyard birthdays to corporate events and weddings, we'll set up our mobile smoker and serve your guests the real deal. Full-service catering includes setup, service staff, all six sauces, and cleanup.

✓ Events from 20 to 500 guests
✓ Mobile smoker on-site for live cooking
✓ Custom menus with dietary accommodations
✓ Full bar service available
✓ Corporate packages with volume pricing

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Don't Take Our Word For It

★★★★★

"I've eaten BBQ in Austin, Memphis, and Kansas City. The brisket at Ember & Oak is top five, no question. The bark alone is worth the drive from Orlando. And the smoked old fashioned? Game changer."

Jake R. — Orlando, FL

★★★★★

"We hired Ember & Oak to cater our wedding and it was the best decision we made (after marrying each other). 150 guests and not a single complaint. The pitmaster platter was gone in 20 minutes."

Sarah & David M. — Winter Garden, FL

★★★★★

"My kids are picky eaters and even they cleaned their plates. The mac and cheese is incredible and the Sweet Smoke sauce is genius. We come every Sunday now. It's our family tradition."

Maria L. — Windermere, FL

4.9 ★ on Google Reviews (380+ reviews)