Our restaurant has been designed to create unique experiences wherever you are seated with four distinct dining areas; a quiet street side area, a space adjacent to the open kitchen offering a 6 person chef’s table & hi-top seating, a bright harborside dining room with a 24-seat bar, and an outdoor patio alongside Gloucester Harbor. We look forward to having you dine with us.
Matthew Laurence
We had our first Oak to Ember experience the other night, and we’re generally favorably impressed. The cocktails were excellent,m – I think I have found a new favorite in The Buzz – and the tuna tartare appetizer was terrific, served with house-made potato chips which was a really nice touch… and there were enough of them!!. It disappeared fast enough that I failed to get a picture of it, but it was ample.
Our dinners were very good – loved the ribs, and my wife liked the salmon very much. The flourless chocolate cake had good flavor but was more dry and less “fishy” than I hope for in my hard-core chocolate desserts 😉 but we had no problem finishing it.
Topping it all was the excellent service from Davia and Jackson, who were knowledgeable, on top of things (we never wanted for water), and engaging for the whole evening.
We will definitely be back!
… moreMarc W.
We had a wonderful evening at this restaurant. The service was excellent — our waiter gave us great menu recommendations and was very attentive. It was hard to choose from all the delicious options. The food was outstanding! The mussels came with a delicious, perfectly matched sauce, and the steak as a main course was cooked to perfection with a great charcoal flavor.
All in all, it was a lovely evening with a great atmosphere. We felt comfortable from the moment we walked in. We’ll definitely be back!
Thank you, Neal!
… moreRACHEL HILL
Stumbled across this restaurant just while enjoying a walk downtown. The herbed sour dough focaccia with sun-dried tomato butter was the best focaccia we have ever had! Wow! Also the clam pasta and ribs with sausage were so smoky and good too! Had a delicious hibiscus and cinnamon drink which was so refreshing!
… moreMike Albano
We had a fantastic experience at Oak to Ember! The harborside view combined with the warm, open atmosphere created the perfect setting for our night out. I tried the tuna tartar, the Smoked Oak Burger, and the Brooklyn cake—each dish was thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. The burger in particular was outstanding—juicy, smoky, and one of the best I’ve had.
Our server, Tess, was wonderful—friendly, attentive, and incredibly personable. The service overall was top-notch and if I could give more than 5-stars for that, I would.
We visited based on a recommendation and have already passed it along to others. If you’re looking for great food in a relaxed yet refined setting, Oak to Ember is definitely worth a visit.
… moreShannon Potash
The atmosphere was great. We loved dining outside on the harbor. The staff was kind, friendly & attentive. We started with the Chowder, Tuna Tartare, and Oysters. For our mains we had the ribs and haddock. Everything was very fresh and flavorful. The menu offerings are unique & different from others in the area. We enjoyed our meal and would recommend Oak to Ember!
… moreAndrew Godfrey
I was really impressed by everything we ordered and everything else that I saw that came out of the kitchen. The smoked Monk fish appetizer was delicious and creative. We were in the mood for a burger and it was delicious. We sat at the bar and watched all the cocktails be made and I am sad that I only have one liver because I wanted one of everything I saw made.
… moreFiona Watkinson
My husband and I had our wedding reception at Oak to Ember in June. I can’t even begin to explain what an incredible job they did. Their space has the most lovely design & vibe for a coastal wedding – modern, airy, warm and relaxed. Our cocktail hour and dinner utilized all of their indoor/outdoor space which was perfect to accommodate all our guests needs, and we had our dance floor on their gorgeous deck overlooking the harbor.
The food & drinks were of course a stand out of the day – a delicious raw bar, incredible passed ricotta crostini & monkfish, followed by multiple options for sit down appetizers and entrees – people were complimenting us on the food for days! Neal and his team are truly so talented and were able to accommodate serving 100+ people at the same time with ease. They let us create custom cocktails and their bartenders had a drink in your hand in less than a minute I swear.
Generally, the staff are incredible and go above and beyond. Cally, their events lead, worked with me for months ahead planning every detail – menus, timelines, floor plans, seating charts, decor, and more. Abby, their GM, executed everything flawlessly day of. She and her team handled all of set up and breakdown and tackled any issue that arose so that we had nothing to stress about. Their wait staff and bartenders were so fun and accommodating. Cannot rave about their team enough! Everyone ensured we had the perfect day.
If you are thinking about hosting a private event, definitely consider Oak to Ember! They have the most unique, warm atmosphere, delicious food & drinks, and incredible service – you really cannot go wrong. Thank you OTE!
… moreKaren Galasso
Atmosphere was good, service was great…to my personal taste menu options were limited to what I might like. Settled for a burger…which I don’t often eat for several reasons but the burger was tasty! Oh yeah…the brownie sundae was to die for! Sooo good!
… moreLaura Eder
Went for lunch while in town for a wedding and sat on the deck outside. Picturesque view, terrific service and fantastic food and drinks. Loved the indoor vibe too. Would definitely return. Wedge salad, fish fry and clam chowder were all amazing!
… moreMarshall Gobuty
We brought our grandchildren and they took such good care of the kids, food came out fast, it was great, we kept ordering trying new things. Great restaurant, we will be back, even though the team at O&E are USA hockey fans! Waiter/Female was great, food was even better. GREAT FIND.
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