Low & slow since the beginning. Real wood. Real fire. Real food — the way barbecue was always meant to taste.
Ember & Oak started as a single smoker in a parking lot. Fifteen years later, it's still the same philosophy: patience, quality cuts, and wood that never lies.
We source brisket from family ranches within 200 miles. Rubs are mixed by hand every morning. The pits burn 18 hours before the first rack goes on. That's not a marketing line — it's just Tuesday.
From 20 people to 2,000 — our team handles setup, service, and the whole smoky spectacle. We arrive before the party and leave after the last bite.
Best brisket I've had anywhere in the country. The smoke ring doesn't lie.
They catered our wedding for 180 people flawlessly. The smoked chicken vanished in 20 minutes.
I order the pit beans as a main course. No regrets. Life is short. Eat the beans.
Dine in, take out, or let us bring the whole operation to you.
1204 Oak Street · Springfield, IL · Open Tue–Sun 11am–9pm