The service was great, and the atmosphere provided a fun, welcoming vibe perfect for catching a sports game with friends. However, the food was a bit of a mixed experience. While the sides were good, my tri-tip was unfortunately overcooked, dry, and lacked seasoning. The chimichurri suace helped a little, but wasn't enough to hrlp the dryness of the meat. When I asked if medium-rare was available, the staff informed me that all their tri-tip is prepared medium-well. For premium barbecue, a more tender, medium-rare temperature is generally expected. On a positive note, my husband enjoyed his barbecue chicken, and the beef brisket was decent, though both required extra sauce for flavor. The price point wasn't bad, I would consider returning to enjoy the atmosphere with friends, but I will likely skip the tri-tip next time. read more

Oak & Ember - Tri-tip, BBQ chicken and beef brisket with sides of mashed potatoes, potatoe salad, mac/cheese and corn rib-litts. - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

Came in for the first time. Everything was delicious! Our server, Mariah is the best! Will be coming back soon à read more

I came here with my whole family and some to celebrate my graduating from nursing school. Gabriel was our only server and was on it. He took all of our orders, came back and checked on us all the time and made sure our experience was great. It's never easy dealing with a party of 25 and he definitely made our experience great read more

Service was great. We sat in the bar area and our two waitresses were awesome. Mashed potatoes - Tasty Mac n Cheese - Tasty Wings sweet chili - Great!!! Brisket Chili - Amazing!! Enjoy with their cornbread and picked onions. Potato Skins - Tasty Half Chicken - not smoked. Only flavor was the skin. The meat itself was bland. Beef Ribs - 4 ribs but only meat for 3. The ribs were either overcooked or re-cooked. Beef was dry and hard. Over sauced. Kids Cheeseburger and waffle fries - $12 with no drink included. read more

First time at Oak & Ember in Ontario, CA, and we absolutely loved it! We stopped in after taking our little one to the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks show at Toyota Arena, and it ended up being the perfect place to grab food and drinks afterward. Chris was our server and was outstanding from the beginning. He made us feel genuinely welcome and comfortable, especially knowing it was our first visit. He was attentive, gave us great recommendations, and really added to the overall experience. The atmosphere is one of the coolest parts of Oak & Ember. It has this prohibition-era, old-school mob movie feel--dark, moody, and a little upscale without feeling stuffy. Definitely not what you expect when you first think of a BBQ restaurant. And the craft cocktails are SNEAKY good! We love a well-made craft cocktail that isn't overly sweet, and these delivered. The drinks felt like something you'd expect from a dedicated cocktail bar, which was a very pleasant surprise for a BBQ spot. The food was great too! Another HUGE plus: it was very toddler-friendly. We had our little guy with us after a morning at the monster truck show, and we never felt uncomfortable or out of place bringing him in. If you're looking for a BBQ restaurant in Ontario near Toyota Arena with great food, legitimately good craft cocktails, a unique atmosphere, and a welcoming environment for families, Oak & Ember is absolutely worth checking out. Great first experience, and we'll definitely be back. And ask for Chris--he took excellent care of us! read more

Oak & Ember - Margarita flight - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

Oak & Ember delivered a fantastic dining experience from start to finish! The hostess was warm, efficient, and thoughtful in accommodating our little ones even with the 3 groups that walked in before us. Our server, Christopher, was an absolute standout! His energy was infectious, and his knowledge of the menu made our first visit so much easier. He even tempted us with the BBQ Boil -- and honestly, he almost had us! We went with some smaller options we knew we could finish. Chris was attentive, checked in on us regularly, and made sure everything was to our satisfaction. My kids even gave him a thumbs up -- and that says a lot! As for the food -- absolutely delicious! We enjoyed the Brisket Sliders (which disappeared so fast we forgot to snap a photo), half a BBQ chicken, Tri Tip, Mac n' Cheese, and Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Every dish was a hit! The seats were comfy and the decor was great to look at and they had a lot if TVs to watch games on. We will definitely be back. If you're looking for great BBQ with excellent service, Oak & Ember is the place to be! read more

Oak & Ember - Half a BBQ chicken, Tri Tip, Mac n' Cheese, and Garlic Mashed Potatoes. - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

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Came on a Sunday didn't have to wait at all which was nice . Me and my husband ordered 3 different meats each meat came with a side we got the Mac n cheese , mash, and fries We also got a side of chilli all the food was amazing everything tasted so good and the customer service was great Me and my husband will definitely be back to try their bbq boil read more

Oak & Ember - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

Our first time at Oak & Amber and we loved it! We stopped in after the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks show with our little one, and it was the perfect way to end our afternoon. Our server, Chris, was amazing--so attentive, welcoming, and helpful throughout our entire visit. He gave us great recommendations, and everything we tried was delicious. We especially loved the drinks. We're pretty particular about cocktails and prefer them craft-style and not overly sweet, and these were exactly what we like. Great food, great drinks, and even better service. Such a great first experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Our server Chris was a jewel to the experience of eating here. We came here after an all white party and of course I wanted the messiest food option. I ordered the bbq boil. Chris made sure we had extra napkins and gloves. It serves 4...there was only 2 of us. Indeed there were leftovers. Everything was delicious and the drinks were strong. read more

Oak & Ember - Bbq boil - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

It's a slow and quiet holiday. I enjoy their tacos but have not explored much else from the menu. read more

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The atmosphere was great! Service was even better. Our server, Gabriel, was really nice and took care of us well. Great place to watch sports, wish I found out about this place sooner, could've watched the World Cup in a great atmosphere. Definitely coming again! Wish the portion size was a little bigger, but still good. read more

Oak & Ember - Ribs, ember burger, birria tacos, sides - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

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We came here this past weekend for brunch but I don't think they have the brunch anymore but I may be wrong. However we still came in and had an early lunch. We were greeted by Mariah who was our server. She was friendly and super helpful. She was knowledgeable about the food and drinks and helped us choose. She provided amazing service and is the gold standard for customer service in a restaurant. We ordered some drinks and I had the Peach Please and my fiancé had La Nina Fresa. Both of the drinks were refreshing and delicious. They were also strong but we didn't mind it and enjoyed it. We ordered quite a bit of food. We started with the burnt end fundido and the fried corn riblets. They were both delicious. We truly enjoyed the corn riblets a bit more. That corn was full of flavor. We also had the waygu carne asada with corn bread and the mac n cheese. The carne asada was tender. I do feel like it needed a little bit more seasoning or salt but just a touch. The corn bread was good but wish it came with butter or honey butter. Other than that it was delicious. My fiancé had The Oak burger and it was one of the best burgers we had. The fries were delicious and crispy just how we like them. The mac N cheese was one of the better ones we have ever had. The restaurant itself is really nice and beautiful in there. It made me want to stay in there and hang out for a while. I loved the way it looked in there especially all the animals with the glasses on. Mariah you killed it! Thank you for an amazing experience. We will be back. read more

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Service was very mediocre and the waitress (an African American with very short hair) was very dismissive. We mentioned we wanted to talk to a manager and here we are 10 Ambiance was quiet and they played some decent music. We ordered the not so secret player and ALL the meat was cold. 3/10. Over priced and I do not recommend. The alcoholic drinks are gross. Tennessee whisky 2/10. Watermelon Margarita 1/10. Corn bread was decent but NOT hot 3/10. Beef tallow fries were ok. 5/10 Mac & cheese is super basic. 4/10 Potatoes are ok. 5/10 Burger was dry and we couldn't even finish it. 1/10. Brussels are 5/10. Green bean fries were only warm 3/10. I think we all agreed that we're not coming back. read more

First time at Oak & Ember. The BBQ ribs where good, soft, tender. Would have been better with less BBQ sauce but delicious. The chicken was good. The brisket was amazing and will order this for sure!!! The tri-tip, a little dry but the trick is not have it grilled. Next time not grilled. The brussel sprouts were delicious, the corn bread was yummy, the baked beans were ok, and will not order them or the Mac and cheese again. The food gets a 3.9 and our server Chris was very attentive and gets 5 stars! The restaurant was clean and welcoming, it gets 4 stars. Will be back. read more

Went back to Oak & Ember, and I can confidently say this is easily my favorite happy hour! I promise, they never disappoint. We went during Happy Hour (2-6 PM), and the value and quality are hard to beat. I usually stick with the $5 margaritas and always get the La Niña Fresca. My partner is loyal to the Blood Orange Beer, which is always a solid choice. This time around we ordered the Smoked Burnt Ends Brisket Fundido, Deep Fried Potato Skins, Buffalo Wings, Thai Chili Wings, and Brussels Sprouts. Everything came out hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. The potato skins continue to be one of my favorite items on the menu, and the brisket fundido was rich, smoky, and absolutely worth ordering. The wings were crispy with plenty of sauce, and the Brussels sprouts were the perfect addition to round everything out. A special shoutout to our server, Mariah, who made this one of our best visits so far. She was exceptionally attentive, always checking in on us, making sure drinks were refilled, and that everything was perfect. Great service can really elevate a dining experience, and Mariah did exactly that. If you're looking for a happy hour spot with great drinks, delicious food, and excellent service, Oak & Ember continues to be my top recommendation. read more

Loved the good. Drinks were amazing and did I mention the food?! OMG delicious is an understatement. read more

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We were in the Ontario area and my son found Oak and Amber on his phone so we decided to check it out after reviewing the menu while driving. upon arrival, they were very enthusiastic and led us to a nice table with a nice view out and some nice big screens where we could watch the World Cup. our server. CHRIS hooked us up with some menus Waters and my wife's drink which she thoroughly enjoyed was there before we knew it. Her drink was called a La Niña, which basically was a strawberry margarita with Ginger and basil and she thoroughly enjoyed it. For dinner she had mashed potatoes, a half chicken and a salad and all were thoroughly enjoyed according to her the chicken is apparently barbecued. Myself I had the tri-tip with mashed potatoes and a strawberry salad, which was actually really good. I enjoyed the salad and they put the cheese on the side. I also enjoyed the mashed potatoes. They serve the two tip with pickles and onions, and it was pretty tasty. I demolished it even though when I first got there, I didn't think I was gonna eat all my food. I ended up eating everything that was served to me. So my son, he had the two different types of wings which he ended up taking to go and he also got the brisket tacos, which had a little too much going on for him so he wasn't able to eat them. He felt like the wings were good and the skin was crispy. They also kept the water going and they offered us dessert although we were full and didn't get any. Again, Kris was very attentive and I would highly recommend you. Try Oak & Amber if you're in the area the food is good and tasty and you get plenty of everything. Just FYI, we came during happy hour so the appetizers and the drinks were half off! read more

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We came back today for the Wednesday wing special -- just $1 per wing! What a great deal. We tried the Sweet Chili, Parmesan, and BBQ flavors. You need to order a minimum of 4 wings per flavor, which gave us a chance to sample a few different options. My favorite was the Sweet Chili, but the Parmesan and BBQ were delicious too. We had the BBQ wings last Saturday and enjoyed them so much that we had to come back. This place is great, and the wings never disappoint! read more

Oak & Ember - Strawberry salad - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

Food: Smoke Burnt End Fundido did not see any Burnt End just what looked like brisket no smoky flavor and most of cheese stuck to plate try using better melting cheese 1/2 pound Brisket with Mac&Cheese corn bread Brisket a little thin Mac Fantastic corn bread more like yellow cake. Brisket Birria Tacos nice flavor Service: was really good Ambiance: nice clean Tip: little pricey for what you get and don't get why there is a two tables made into one. read more

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The BBQ was very tasty. We ordered off menu and got the BBQ boil which def hit the spot and was well worth the price. You get ribs, corn, sausages , chicken and potatoes. The flavor was delightful the ribs were tender and the chicken was tasty. They even had a special for $3 draft beers which was nice. The Ambiance is friendly and the restaurant itself is very roomy the service could have been a little better. Overall I would go back and enjoy some of the delicious food and drink specials. The Mac and cheese definitely needs a little love the brussel sprouts were nothing short of amazing. Cornbread was also tasty. read more

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I've been coming to Oak & Ember for well over a year now, and the quality has never changed. I've tried almost everything on the menu, and honestly, it's all absolutely delicious. The food and customer service have always been great, but today's experience stood out even more. Our waiter, Chris, was amazing! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, answered every question we had, and every recommendation he gave us was delicious. You can tell he genuinely knows the menu and cares about giving customers a great experience. Oak & Ember is consistently one of my favorite places to eat, and Chris definitely made today's visit even better. Highly recommend! read more

Oak & Ember - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

Food was delicious it delivered 100% and services by Mariah was amazing second time as my server !!! Will definitely keep coming back :) will definitely request her every time !!!! Ohh and they have happy hour guys!!! read more

Oak & Ember - Daily specials !!!! - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

I brought my family in for the $2 taco night because, hey, how bad could a $2 taco really be? Well... apparently, pretty bad. The meat was so dry and overcooked it felt like we were chewing on seasoned cardboard. The tortillas were somehow hard AND cold, which is quite an accomplishment. It looked like the tacos had been sitting under the heat lamp long enough to qualify as employees. I understand these are $2 tacos, but I wasn't expecting a $2 taco to taste like it had been forgotten in the back of the kitchen since last Tuesday. If you're looking for tacos, honestly, you might be better off going to Taco Bell. At least there, you know what you're getting. $2 tacos? More like $2 worth of disappointment. My family and I definitely won't be coming back. read more

This is a great little spot right across from the Ontario mills mall. Inside is super cute! Great backdrop tile behind the bar and lots of dark wood. It's a vibe. I had the wagyu carne asada and it was tender and delicious. I had a super refreshing mocktail to start. My friend had the tri tip tacos and also said they were delicious! Super fair pricing as well in my opinion. Great place, ill definitely keep it in mind next time I'm shopping in the area or at a show at Toyota arena read more

Oak & Ember - Strawberry Mocktail with a chamoy/tajin rim. - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

We went in on a Saturday 6:30pm for a birthday dinner party of 10. Good ambience and decor. It's the old Applebees Ontario Mills building. Table area could've used a little more space to make it more comfortable for us, it was kind of tight being in the walkway, but that was just a preference. Our server Gwen was awesome! Great service, very attentive, and knowledgeable. Good menu selections but we were disappointed there weren't combinations of 2 or 3 meats - only single entrees or the family platter for $165. We ordered appetizers - crispy chicken wings with sweet Thai chili and dry bbq rub. The sweet Thai sauce is one of the best around! Corn riblets were the talk of dinner. So good! And the burnt end fundido was a hit. We ordered 2 family platters and some burgers. Burgers were average restaurant rating. Family platters had brisket, beef ribs, Wagyu carne asada, smoked chicken, and tri tip along with your choice of 4 sides and cornbread. We opted for fried green beans, garlic mashed potatoes, sweet corn and Mac and cheese. Garlic mashed were ok, sweet corn was disappointing (overcooked), fried green beans were worth ordering again but the Mac and cheese was the best I've had. To end the meal the gooey butter cake. YUMMY! All in all a great visit and experience! read more

Oak & Ember - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

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After waiting several months for this spot to work out the kinks from their grand opening I decided to stop by. I walked in and sat at open bar spot and noticed at least 4 tables that needed to be bussed and trash on floor. Could have been a party that just left so no big deal. After a couple minutes bartender stopped by I got me it and ordered a drink. Couple seated next to me asked for recommendations, I was like it's my first time also. Ordered the fried corn riblets, they tasted good just needed more of the sauce that was drizzled on top. The cocktail was okay nothing great , so switched to beer instead. Also ordered the Chili , after talking with the couple next to me that their BBQ experience was kind of lackluster. It was later in the evening so maybe their BBQ was running low so you can't go wrong with Chili. While the chili was good I think the experience of being given a plastic to go utensil package was very odd. I mean I would expect this of a backyard BBQ spot but a sit down spot it seems very odd. I wanted to order cornbread as it does not come with chili but did not see it in the menu. I did ask for a side and the bartender brought me some and didn't charge me so I made sure to tip him extra for that. Wasn't a fan of the cornbread was more cake like, but to each their own on their style of cornbread. Now the interesting part is that I have not seen a busser from the time I arrived till the time I left which was about 70 minutes. Now the 4 tables that had food and plates when I arrived was now over 10. This was throughout the restaurant, now I do acknowledge 3 small groups left a few minutes before I did so that's 3 tables. But the same 4 tables that were dirty when I arrived had still not been bussed or cleaned off. After I paid the bill I saw the guy who was taking my order and making drinks start clearing tables. Not sure if they short staffed but did see quite a few waiters walking around. It was kind of busy for late night but still have to clean takes, even the bar tops were dirty. Now if the front of house is dirty I can only imagine the back of house.. Sad to say I tried to give this place a chance but was it's a no go for future stops. I do hope it does better as it does smell good outside but for now it's off my list. To each their own and to those that have had good experiences , you are Lucky as I was not. read more

Oak & Ember - Chili and plastic spoon - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

When here ask for Chris !!! He the best host ever !! The food was fenomenal!!! The brisket was excellent read more

We went to Oak and Amber to celebrate our anniversary and our waitress made our evening a beautiful experience, Kyra is such a Beautiful Soul. This young lady is super smart and more than anything very knowledgeable in her field of work, may God bless her always for giving us a night to remember as we celebrate it our anniversary. Our dinner was so delicious we got the fundido appetizer which had smoke burnt ends of brisket and if that wasn't enough I wanted more brisket so I got the smoked brisket and my honey got the brisket Burger. The green bean fries were very delicious oh yeah and homemade tortilla chips are a must to try and I had to mention the double baked mashed potatoes with loaded deliciousness. The Ambiance well we were ready to dance with good selection of music but actually we did get up and dance LOL read more

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Chris was great service and very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend the bbq and the hot butter cake for dessert !! Enjoy read more

Oak & Ember - The boys and their mom after a football win for Woodcrest - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

Wanted to like this place but unfortunately it wasn't good :/ The Asada had a gamy taste to it, the corn bread was solid hard. I'm not even joking, the brisket was lacking flavor and was extremely dry . Nothing wowed us . I didn't finish anything and haven't left overs away . The set up is cute , I'm sure this place is a cool place to come and have drinks . read more

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Great experience.. They have gotten so much better and I cannot brag enough about how good the food is! Chris was great and his service was top notch.. We got refills fast and he made sure we got everything we needed. read more

Oak & Ember - The not so secret menu.. Everything but the kitchen sink - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

Kyra is a great server and gave good recommendations from the restaurant. The service was nice and I appreciated the recommendations as this was my first time at the restaurant read more

Oak & Ember - Fried potatoe skins - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

Looking for your next happy hour spot? Look no further. The $5 margaritas and $3 beers definitely hit the spot! Usually when places advertise cheap margaritas, they tend to be pretty bad, mostly sour mix that leaves you with a headache, feeling nauseous, and somehow still sober. Thankfully, that was not the case here. The drinks were actually really good and well made. The service was also great. Our bartender, Erin, was super welcoming, funny, and made excellent drinks. She had us laughing the whole time and really made the experience even better. I didn't end up ordering food, but a few of my friends did and everything that came out looked fire. The restaurant is just as cool in person as it looks on social media, and it's a really chill spot to grab a drink and unwind at the end of the day. I'd 100% come back for happy hour again! read more

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First Time Here... When you are outside you get the barbecue vibe as the name says it.. You get the barbecue vibe.. Then you walk inside and are confused by how the place is decorated.. It's dark with felt wallpaper and decorated with items that do not give off a barbecue vibe.. I struggle with this review as the food was ok..We ordered our meals and they bring them out on these small medical supply trays.. It made the food look like appetizers..Small portions... I will tell you the flavor of the meat was ok, just not a lot of food for the money..The Brisket had good flavor was was dry. The tri tip was tasty, but four small strips? The mac and cheese was more sauce then pasta, but was the best part of the meal.. The server wasn't very attentive as we had to constantly ask for drink refills after putting glasses on the edge of the table.. This place sounds like it would be a really good place from the name, but struggles once you are in the door.. For Three People.. Two Sodas and Ice Tea..Dinner was $86 dollars... read more

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Secret plate! So good ^_^ This is a must order item Got every meats for you to try and 4 side 6 pcs if corn bread Feed our whole family of 6 read more

Oak & Ember - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

Stopped in just after opening on a Sunday, the place was nice and empty. Service was ok but the waitress wasn't very informative. Everyone seemed to enjoy the food except for a complaint that the tacos were spicy. The beers were $3 and the mixed drinks were $6, which we didn't find out until the check arrived. Had we known, we would have ordered more and the til would have likely been more generous. I would eat here again! read more

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The best halal American spot ever. Where else can you get a brisket sandwich halal and tzatziki potato salad?? AND a cocktail?? Amazing. We went during the day, lunch hour. Busy, but not "we're rushing you all out" busy. All of the servers and wait staff were very kind and patient with us while we took forever trying to decide what to eat read more

Oak & Ember - Brisket sandwhich with extra cheese, tzatziki potato salad, and the best fries ever. - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

Visited for the first time today for my birthday. The first thing you notice when you enter is the timeless vibe of the place. We arrived just before their dinner rush so thankfully we were seated pretty fast (line was out the door by the time we left) We ordered the "not so secret, secret menu" and the meats were full of smokey bbq flavor. For as much meat as you get the sides did seem a little small but they were good. I'm a brisket girl so i do have to say that although the flavor was on point, the brisket was a little on the dry side. Other than that everything tasted delicious! our waitress did seem very busy (dinner rush hit and she looked like she was working tables and the bar area at one point if i'm not mistaken) she came to check on our table, 2 of our girls asked for refills and she never brought them. She just seemed really busy (maybe they were short staffed tonight‍) we understand that it happens and it's nothing to get overly bothered about. I am glad we tried a new spot this evening. we plan to visit again! read more

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I've been wanting to try Oak & Ember for a while now. Having good clean ingredients and cooking in tallow is very important to me. On Sunday, I finally feasted here with my family and some friends. The food was delicious; everything was great, especially the wings. But the best part of our visit was the service. Christopher was friendly, gave great tips on the menu, and couldn't have made us feel more at home. We checked on us constantly, and we even had a running joke that we asked too many questions which he always answered with smiling enthusiasm. I can't wait to come back on Wing Wednesdays- I'm already a loyal customer because of this great experience! read more

Oak & Ember - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

Came back into our favorite BBQ spot, served by our favorite server. Stopped in for an early dinner with my daughter. With her being on the spectrum, sometimes big crowds or loud environments is extremely overwhelming for her. Chris was amazing as usual with her. Very patient and kept checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Some places look over our special needs kiddos but Chris acknowleged her every time and tried to make small talk with her when she'd let him. Thank you oak and ember for always making our family dinners easy going. PS, if you're not there for the cocktails, they have delicious non alcoholic beverages!! read more

Oak & Ember - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

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