Walked into this place Saturday about 330 or so. No hostess to great us no workers anywhere... bad sign. Finally the only waitress that seemed to be on duty came up and said let me check if there is a table ready, mind you there was probably only 4 tables occupied. We waited like 4 min for her to come back and we decided to leave. Never ate their, bad experience from the start cant be good, so we left. Get more help, especially on a Saturday! read more

The online menu is confusing. I see BBQ and sides for bbq meals. Then there are Spanish and Vietnamese food options also on the menu which don't make sense to me. The online menu also shows pork ribs and lamb that they don't actually make. They only have beef ribs and brisket. When I arrived I smelled no smoke at all. They showed me a completely different menu than what's posted online. The brisket was tender but had no flavor. The sides were just okay. Nothing I would return for. read more

Delish! Meat fell off the bone and the sides were so good. Chris, our sever was so great and beyond helpful!

Came to this spot from a tiktok video. I can honestly say they did not disappoint! My husband and I drove 2 hours to try this spot. We saw the viral bbq in a bag, but we unfortunately did not get that. Instead we got 1/2lb of brisket, with the side of Mac and cheese. Then we got a half rack of ribs with their Brussels sprouts, and we got their jumbo wings. Everything we ate was 10/10 very tender, juicy, and flavorful. If you want smoked bbq tasting food this place is IT! Our waitress Erin i believe was so sweet, made sure we were comfortable while we waited. The vibe there was good, I know we went at 12ish but from the looks of it, I can see it being the to go place for drinks and really good food. Overall I give this place a 10/10! For all the food we got the price was not bad at all. We got 2 plates with sides, 12 wings, 3 drinks total was 103 before tip! read more

My sister gave rave reviews for this place after coming for the first time on Sunday 5/25/25 at about 12:00pm. She great compliments to the server, said he was very inviting, friendly, and checked on her table often. The food she brought home was DELICIOUS and very nicely portioned. He gave them details about the menu, kept their drinks full, and was overall a great experience maker. This coupled with the great tasting food and decent portion size convinced me to come out and get a bite. I wish I hadn't. My sister, cousin, and I all came out 5 nights later (5/30/25) ready for some excellent bbq, stellar service, and supposed great music. We had NONE of that. When we entered the building, we saw a group of about 6-8 staff sitting in a circle hanging out; this would not be a problem had they not kept turning around, looking over at us laughing, and then turning back around to ignore us. We waited about a minute at the host stand before someone came over to greet us and get us a table, this was the best service we received the entire night. After being sat and looking over the menu a server with mostly blond hair, big pink bow in the, a mole and bonkers lip fillers, came over to get our orders. No introduction and no greeting, just straight to "what can I get started for you". Should have known from that we should have just left but I wanted to believe the food would be worth it. So she takes our orders, brings our drinks and does not return until she brings out our food and when she does everybody, including herself, looks flabbergasted. First off, the portions were nowhere near as advertised or similar to my sisters previous visit from just 5 days prior. They put her Mac n cheese in a to- go cup when they had previously put it in a hot, sizzling skillet. The Mac wasn't the only cold thing either; the pho that cost my cousin 17 dollars, and advertised as big enough for two people by the server,was in an appetizer sized bowl and was lukewarm at best, she had to ask for it to warmed up. When she brought it back out the plate that held to bowl of pho, was dirty. My sisters and my 1/2 pound brisket and tri-tip was also under a pound cut into small, tough slices. The brisket focaccia was brought out cold and the brisket sandwich was half empty. The parts of the sandwich that weren't empty were filled with hard-ass burnt, dry brisket pieces. We ate a bit and then waited for our server, about 10-15 feet away at the bar in full view of us, to check in with us. She didn't. It seemed like she was actively avoiding looking over at us and my cousin ended up yelling over to ask for the check and some boxes after about 5 minutes of waiting. We then waited about 7 more minutes for them to come and get the check but she was busy making drinks for her coworkers sitting at the bar. After waiting for a bit more time I just grabbed the check and walked over to pay, she didn't look over at me just made conversation with the host who was asking about the drinks. He finally looked over at me, asked if he could help me and told I wanted to pay and leave. While he rung me up, the frumpy employee sitting on the bar stool behind him started staring me down, so rude and nasty, so stared her back the same way. He gave me my receipt, I signed zero tip, he looked annoyed, I told him have good night, grabbed my overpriced and underwhelming leftovers, and we left. read more

Oak & Ember - Tiny size of the tri-tip and Burt brisket in the brisket sandwich - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

Great food! Lots of choices. Haylee was very helpful with all of our questions. She even hooked me up with a free birthday shot! Happy hour specials on food and drinks. The restaurant was playing music and helped create a comfortable environment for our gathering. Will be coming back and definitely recommend when that BBQ craving hits. read more

Oak & Ember - Butter cake (amazing!!!) - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

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Mariah is officially our MOSTEST BESTEST bartender on planet Earth. We rolled into brunch straight up injured from the night before ‍ and this queen literally hosted us through our hangover like a pro. From the second we sat down, she had water, drinks, and jokes flowing. Attentive without hovering, funny without trying too hard, and somehow knew exactly when we needed refills, extra napkins, or just a minute to recover our souls. The brunch pozole? Absolute life support in a bowl. Rich, flavorful, and exactly what a hungover body needs to forgive last night's decisions. The BBQ hit the spot too and had us feeling human again. We also have to shout out Blaze -- an absolute beast in the kitchen and a genuinely great chef. You can taste the care and skill in every plate that comes out. Between Mariah's top-tier hospitality and Blaze holding it down in the back, this place turned a rough morning into one of the best brunch experiences we've had. If you're looking for: * A bartender who treats you like a VIP regular on your first visit * Hangover-healing pozole * Solid BBQ and chef-level flavor in every bite ...do yourself a favor and pull up here. Mariah and Blaze, y'all are the real MVPs. We'll definitely be back--and next time we'll try not to show up so wrecked. read more

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Eliana was seriously the best! We were celebrating my husbands birthday and she was so attentive and on it. She was constantly refilling our drinks and had a wonderful attitude. We ordered the "not so secret, secret plater" Let me just say we did not leave hungry!! There was 5 adults and 2 kids and we had so much food left over! The meat came out hot and delicious! The ribs were a highlight!! Came with brisket, carne asada, Tri tip, chicken and 4 sides. We also had the queso fundido which was delicious, and the thai chili wings which we did not need! The ambiance was also very calm and relaxing. We had a lovely time. Will Be back soon! read more

Oak & Ember - Not so secret plater - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

I am thoroughly impressed with this place! My coworkers and I came during lunch and it was the perfect place--wonderful service, delicious fusion food, and all at a great price. Amber took care of us so well and made us feel like we're at home. She recommended the tri tip tacos which we absolutely devoured. It comes with a side that's probably as big as an entree. I loved the brisket birria tacos with any of their sides and the fixins. We got sides of Thai peanut pasta salad, Brussels sprouts, and tzatziki potato salad and oh my gosh. All the sides exceeded our expectations. At first we were skeptical of all the fusion but it all worked perfectly. The flavors were all in harmony and the portions were huge! I can't wait to come back and enjoy more of their food and top tier service. They have a great happy hour from 2-6 that I think is a whole lotta time to enjoy yourself after work! read more

Oak & Ember - Parmesan focaccia bread - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

The reason bs are great! The corn riblets, fries, and other sides are fantastic! They have a good happy hour as well. I definitely recommend this place! read more

The second time I've been to this place and some new dishes were added like the seafood boil bag which was a big hit. This is a dish you must try. Just lots of flavors and plenty of food to have you leave with a full stomach. The saca la bolsita beer goes perfect with this dish and again received great service from Kamryn. She really makes you feel welcome and knows the menu really well. We never had to ask for refills because she was really attentive and made sure we had what we needed. If you're lucky you will have her as your server. She made the whole dining experience enjoyable. read more

Let's start with Maraya! Hoping I spelled her name correctly. Greeted with a big smile as soon as I walked in. Sat us and educated us on the menu as well as the weekend brunch. Asked what beer she recommended and she recommend an amazing Mexican beer. We went with the brunch to try out the different meats. Ribs, Tritip, Brisket absolutely amazing! Plenty of choices other then meat as well at the buffet. Meats were Cooked perfectly with lots of flavor. The pozole was delicious. As we were there more and more people came in. All were greeted and seated right away. Maraya made it a point to check on us and also told us about the happy hour. Great food and great service. Thank you. Be back soon! read more

Oak & Ember - Mexican Beer - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

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Service was great! Thanks Mariah! Food was excellent....Drinks are very good...Atmosphere was open and friendly. read more

Got excited to try a new BBQ place while visiting family. This menu has tri-tip so I was hyped. Menu has a variety of various BBQ dishes with international twist such as Tzatziki Potato Salad or Tri Tip Tacos. The food did not live up to the hype. While the Tri Tip was tender it did not come with BBQ which I found very strange. We ordered a bunch of apps and the best one was the Smoked Brisket Focaccia. The O&E Potato Dip lacked flavor but the blue tortilla chips were good. Members of my party did like the Ember burger that was supposed to have a jalapeño topping on top but couldn't find it. Service was okay. The staff were nice but the timing of the food was off. Our last entree came out after 20 minutes of getting the first one. Worst part it was for the birthday boy. I could also hear the tables around us try order items but they were already sold out two hours after opening. There is outdoor seating which is nice and is used for the All You Can Eat Brunch. Overall the meal was okay with friendly service. I wouldn't really consider this a bbq restaurant rather a restaurant that serves some bbq items. read more

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Environment was good. Service was good. Food was amazing. The staff was amazing. Pretty chill place. read more

Oak & Ember - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

Service was fantastic, however tri tip was horrendous. Super dry, no smoke flavor and it felt like no quality control is going on here. Expectations were too high coming here, kinda bummed out. I only ate most of it because it cost 23 bucks. read more

Oak & Ember - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

I took my dad to Oak & Ember for his birthday because he and I have been on a mission to try BBQ spots near and far. This place is about a 30-minute drive for us, but we definitely wanted to give it a shot. My dad ordered the ribs, and my partner and I ordered the tri-tip and brisket so we could split everything and try both. For sides, we went with the fries and mac & cheese. Ribs: My dad gave them a solid 10/10. He loved them. Brisket: I personally give it a 6/10--the flavor was on point, really delicious, but the texture wasn't my favorite. It was a bit dry and too chewy for me, and I needed BBQ sauce to help it along. My partner thought differently and gave it an 8/10, saying he thought it was good and didn't mind the dryness. Tri-Tip: I'd rate it an 8/10. Slightly dry as well, but great flavor and definitely easier to chew than the brisket. My partner agreed and gave it the same score. Mac & Cheese: Really good! Creamy, flavorful, and topped with little cracker crumbs that added a nice texture. Fries: Seasoned well with parmesan and what looked like parsley. They're on the thinner side--I personally prefer thicker fries--but they were still tasty. Service: Service was okay. It was busy, so I get it, but it took about 25-30 minutes from the moment we sat down to when someone actually took our order. Once the order was placed though, the food came out faster than it took for the order to be taken, so that helped make up for the wait. Overall, great flavor, solid BBQ, and worth trying--especially if you're already in the area or planning a food adventure. read more

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Went here on a busy Saturday evening with a big group and the service was amazing. Chris was our server and took really good care of us.

Great service, great food, great portions, chill ambience. Brussel sprouts are highly recommended! read more

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This place is a barbecue spot where they smoke their own meat. However it is one of the only spots in the area that provides beef barbecue ribs so if you've been looking for some beef ribs, this is a spot they have the best food I think everything I've tried so far has been good and I've been here over a dozen times. I try and taste something new every time I come my favorites are the birria tacos, mac and cheese, smoked brisket potato skins, fried corn riblets, PHO, mac & cheese, and fried brussels sprouts. Most of the cocktails are already premade, but they are delicious. They have a very limited bar and beer menu however the food and the service and the free shots are what brings me back every time. I just discovered this place this year. They're happy hour is fire because you get half off drinks and appetizers. My favorite Manager is Jose and my favorite bartenders are Robert and Erin. They bring the service to you. They make it fun and they are very personable. They work hard and I always love to see their faces when I come in. Make sure you come when they're around. They will definitely take care of you. I haven't tried their desserts yet because I never have room. However, the only bad thing about this place is that they don't have wet wipes or warm towels to wipe after a barbecue session. I'm hoping they invest in thi read more

Oak & Ember - Cosmo - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

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I stopped by here over the weekend after seeing some amazing pictures online. Unfortunately, I was not too impressed. The food was ok and pricing was reasonable. I ordered the brisket and mashed potatoes and my husband ordered a tri tip sandwich. The sandwich was pretty big and stuffed with tender meat. The brisket was very fatty and a little plain. About 1/4 of the meat was just fat and inedible and I was only served two thin slices that I am certain did not add up to 1/2 lb. I was surprised to see that there was no BBQ anywhere. A homemade sauce could have made the dish a little better. I also ordered a mango drink that was advertised as having mint and a spicy pop, but it didn't have either. It just tasted like regular powdered lemonade. The service was nice and quick but the restaurant was so dirty. It wasn't very busy (about half the tables were open) and there was food all over the floor. Most embarrassing of all, there was an actual beef bone holding up one of the tables. Overall, I do not recommend. read more

Oak & Ember - Beef bone holding up table - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

Brisket was pretty hard but the resturant looks nice inside. I only went there once, in passing, but it wasn't great. The garlic mash was good. read more

The place was busy. We needed to wait for 45 minutes since it's Saturday. It has several big screen TV's surrounding the bar. The table seats are well spacious. Our attendant Lulu is really nice. I give them 3.5 because of their good service and western ambiance. The Tri tip tacos that I ordered were really oily . I didn't finish the the plate . The corn tortillas were soaked with oil. The Thai peanut pasta salad was very bland. I need to asked for dressing to have some taste. The noodles were dry. The brisket bbq was dry also. We have to asked for bbq sauce which should be on the table already. The Fried caramelized Brussels sprouts were my favorite. What I appreciate was the manager going around checking on customers making sure everyone was enjoying the food. This was based on my experience. We will support small businesses. The prices were really reasonable. read more

Husband and I came in for lunch today to Oak & Ember in Ontario! Our server was Arley and he knew his stuff! Everything we had today was recommended and was honestly so good! We ordered a 12-piece of the extra crispy wings with the Thai Chili sauce. We wish we could have done two sauces but we're limited to pick one. They were great! But would have loved to try another one of the sauces. Also wish they had a buffalo sauce that wasn't already mixed with ranch (Creamy Buffalo Ranch). We also ordered the Burnt Ends fundido - also 10/10. Served with tortilla chips, delish! Love that it's served in a cast iron skillet dish that keeps it hot for longer! We also ordered the ultimate mac and cheese - this was also delicious, although the noodles were slightly overcooked. But so so good. Alley brought us a Sample plate of their house made foccasia. Very impressed, was soooo good. And he Also brought us a cup of their chili to try - SO BOMB. They only serve Halal meat, so no pork, but their chili had both beef and chicken plus beans. Honestly was so damn good - 10/10 recommend trying this. The vibe was so great. Loved the decor and ambience. My husband says he would love coming here for drinks at night. Will definitely be back to visit again! Kudos to Arley for such a great experience. The service and interaction were impeccable. read more

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I saw this new restaurant advertisement on IG and had to try it. It's only the second day of them being open, so it was pretty busy but the wait wasn't too bad at all (30 minutes). The staff were all very nice. The decor is pretty cool with all the photos on the wall and the velvet wallpaper. The restaurant noise level was moderate. Food: We ordered the Beef Ribs (3 ribs per order and very rich in flavor), Tri Tip (each meat dish came with pickled red onions and cornbread), mac and cheese, side salad and the tzatziki potato salad (Its a great marriage of 2 delicious recipes and I was pleasantly surprised). I am looking forward to coming back to try their brunch and happy hour, which aren't rolled out yet. Thank you! read more

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Romantic decor! This place is really cute. The decor is perfect for a date night and I loved the music they were playing it was late 90s early 2000s. They do serve bbq which to me doesn't match the aesthetic of the restaurant, but luckily for me my husband already knows I can eat. We saw on social media the big bbq platter so we decided to try it. It was a LOT of food. The meat was delicious and my husband loved the green salsa. We weren't crazy about the sides. While the Mac n cheese was good, we didn't like the mashed potatoes or the Brussel sprouts. The service was decent and it was pretty quiet but we came during the week so not sure how busy it gets on the weekends. I would definitely try this place again when I have a craving for bbq. read more

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My truck was getting worked on across the street so I needed a spot to pass the time. Oak & Ember was the lucky winner, it's working out the kinks but is doing so in a non messy way. The interior has a cool black on black aesthetic with cool American icons on the wall. The bartenders taking care of me, Amber and Jason, did really well. Good people making good drinks. The premade signature cocktails were not all readily available. I never been to a bar with premade cocktails but I was willing to give it a shot. Out of the 9 crafted cocktails on the menu only 5 were available. I opted out for an old fashioned which Jason knocked out of the park. I tried the Smoked Burnt End Fundido. Tasty little app but was lacking something I couldn't figure out, I just ended up asking for hot sauce. So far the place seems like it's a great addition to the area. I'll be back to try out the rest of the menu. Try it for yourself. read more

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Food was excellent. Service was absolutely the best! Chris the waiter was so awesome, made sure our drinks were topped off, and made our experience a great one. read more

Brought our son here for his birthday dinner. My husband and I have been here before and we knew he had to try it here. Kyra was our server and she was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and the not so secret menu as well. Lol. We were seated promptly. The vibe can what you make of it. A nice dinner date or casual dinner with friends, the food is delicious enough said. read more

The beef ribs were moist, with a nice smoky taste, the Mack& cheese was baked and served in a cast iron dish the cheese thick and stringy with good flavor. The menu doesn't include pork you can get chicken and beef, sandwiches, Pho, salads, steaks and more. Service was friendly but not knowledgeable. The inside is done in black and grey with brass lights. The floor plan is identical to when it was Applebees. read more

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I would not hesitate to give this place 5 stars. Both the food and the place atmosphere were impressive. We started with their wood-fired appetizers, and you can immediately taste that smoky flavor that carries through the menu. For the main course, I ordered a wood-fired steak, cooked perfectly to medium with a great char on the outside while still tender inside. We also tried one of their artisan pizzas, which had a crisp, slightly chewy crust and fresh toppings that didn't feel overly heavy. Everything felt thoughtfully prepared, from the seasoning on the meats to the balance of flavors in the sides. The staff was also attentive without being overbearing, checking in at the right times and making solid recommendations from the menu. It's a great spot whether you're going for a casual dinner or something a bit more special. I'll definitely be coming back soon and bring my friends. read more

im still on the femce between a 3.5 and a 4. Going to get what i didnt like off the bat. Customer service was good for me kinda waited a bit too long for my liking in a sense of ready to order my food and the waiter not coming by sooner than i wouldve like to but the service was good. Now the wagyu maybe at some point in time it was wagyu but by the time it made its way to my table it was overcooked dry and a little on warm about o get cold side felt more like i was eating a piece of over cooked carne asada nowhere near wagyu. Now the BBQ wings were bomb crunchy BBQ sweet tangy a bit of a kick. Kids chicken tenders were really good seasoned breading juicy chicken. Ember burger phenomenal. mixed drinks good not too sweet the watermelon mixed drink. Wish they had more variety of beer on tap but its okay. We got seated quick on a busy saturday night thats always a plus. fries were nice and crispy and didnt taste weird or stale. read more

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Food tasted like it was from the day before. Not fresh at all! Had to send back our apps as they were actually COLD! read more

Our server Taylor was AMAZING!!! Attentive and accommodating all the way through. Unfortunately everything else was kind of lacking....ordered some fried brussel sprouts as one of the sides, they were BURNT. We then asked for some of the carrots and they just took too long to come out so yea I did end up cancelling them. Everything else was pretty mid, the brisket was on the fatty side, the brisket sandwich was very greasy due to the olive oil. I will say the Mac and cheese was delicious!! I ordered the Jolene cocktail and that was also very refreshing! I would also suggest someone take a rag and wipe down the windows...dead bugs on the edges. Big thank you to Taylor again tho, she was sweet and made our experience welcoming! read more

Oak & Ember - Veryyyyyy burnt Brussel sprouts.... - Halal Near Me - Ontario, California

There's so much missed potential in this place. For starters, I'm a huge fan of BBQ/Smoked foods. I love to create meals too, so their fusion hybrids really had me excited. Without a pre trip inspection, looking at the menu, the wife and I headed here to celebrate our anniversary. The service was polite and prompt - we received our food pretty quickly. The restaurants ambiance was dope, it's like a modern mixed minimalists speak easy. Once we sat, we began reading the menu (strongly advised per above as "pre trip"). We didn't expect it to be so far from the ordinary. Which is not a bad thing, just took us by surprise. Anyway, we love to try new things and found something that was close to home plate. I had The "brisket" birria tacos. I mean the standard beef birria tacos. No brisket meat was found, nor tasted. Just some stringy, heavily seasoned meat. That right there turned me off and my cholesterol way up. I only ate one of the two tacos in the meal. My wife's tri tip, wasn't as moist as I thought. She let me sample it. Where are the smoked meats? I Didn't see a ring anywhere, except my wife's finger. Not even on the "brisket" of my taco. My wife eats more than I, and she left here hungry. No lie, she ordered a famous Dave's link in the way out. Meaning of that? The plating is nice but the portions are certainly off (maybe my wife could be greedy but that's not her here nor there...hehe). I'll agree with her on this one though, could have been a more robust plate. I did enjoy the Mac. The Mac n cheese was probably the best thing served outside of the complimentary focaccia bread. That slapped! The green beans were also good, but salty. Which is one consistency across all dishes, we found it all to be heavy on the seasoning or salt. As of RN, no rush to go back, BUT, I'd love to revisit and try their BBQ ribs. If those don't hit, this place would be a DNR for me. read more

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We went after seeing TikTok videos of their bbq boil. We got our boil it was barely warm, corn tasted like it was microwaved, it came with ribs, wings, sausage and what I think was brisket. We were unable to eat the brisket it was rubbery! Wings and ribs were okay! I really wanted to love it because it's close to home but unfortunately it was not good and it's a little expensive for what we got. Service was not bad but not good either. read more

This place is very cute and has a very fancy ambiance. We went for lunch on a Tuesday. Place was pretty empty so seating us took a few minutes. We ordered the brisket and the beef ribs. We also ordered the Mac and cheese and beans as a side. The plates comes with a small side of corn bread and pickles and onions. The sides were good, I enjoyed the chunks of meat in the beans and the Mac and cheese was tasty. The meat was over cooked, hard, and dry. It was obvious it had been reheated and not in the nicest way possible. The taste is there. I'm sure it's delicious when it's freshly made. Definitely do not recommend a during the week lunch stop as the food is reheated and the whole point of BBQ is the MEAT. Not the tasty sides. The corn bread also had dried corners. For the price, $30 for the ribs and $22 for the brisket...would not immediately come back, may try on a weekend, perhaps fresh meat is available then? But overcooked, reheated, dry meat from a bbq spot is not it. Bummer. read more

Sooo, Happy New Years Yelpers! Out and about hungry not wanting the same ol same ol, I popped in here. It was Sunday so not really busy. I should say, I am not big on BBQ, but decided to try it. Seated quickly, waitress arrived quickly. Food came out in a reasonable time and hot. Appetizers: fries-seasoned pretty good. Signature Double Crunch wings with the Bourbon BBQ sauce,,,FIRE! Man that sauce is everything!. 1/1/2 chicken, ok could use a little more flavor but with the sauce..umm yes! Mashed potatoes good cornbread cool. Wood I come back. Most definitely! The service excellent. Prices reasonable, food options pretty good. CHECK IT OUT! read more

On my first visit to California this year, I stumbled upon a BBQ joint serving California Craft Barbecue. As someone who has travelled all over the US for over three decades sampling Barbecue I had to try this style of Barbecue myself. Oak and Ember is right across the street from the famous Simon-branded outlet mall, Ontario Mills. Since I was going shopping anyway, I stopped by Oak and Ember. The restaurant was just starting to fill up, and I sat at the bar. After looking through the menu, I decided on their Smoked and Fried Chicken Wings with a dry rub and sauce on the side. The wings were piping hot as they just came out of the fryer, and were hot, crispy and had just enough flavour in the rub to make them a very good starter. My main course on this visit was the Brisket, cuz I love brisket, and brisket tenderness and smokiness are signs of how good the food is. The half-pound portion was served with pickles, pickled onions, and a teaser of corn bread. The brisket was very tasty and still tender and not dry at all. Overall, a good meal, at an affordable price and just the right amount of food. If you enjoy Barbecue and want to try 'California Craft Barbecue' give Oak and Ember a shot. read more

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We were so excited to try this new place. Frahm some of the reviews. It sounded like it might be rather interesting. Nicely designed restaurant with a nice looking new style decor. They did a very good job of transforming whatever this old restaurant was possibly an Applebee's or something into a unique looking space. We were seated rather quickly, party of four and our server quickly, acknowledged us and offered to get our drink order. The drinks were nothing special. They were good but the water had a heavy chlorine taste to it. This just must be a city of Ontario thing. My Buddy and I each ordered the beef ribs, which sounded unique and amazing in the menu description. Along with tallow fries. Our wife's ordered the same thing the tri-tip and the brussels sprouts. Prior to our meal, we did order an appetizer the potato skins. The potato skins arrived rather quickly. They tasted really good. When our dinners finally arrive, they weren't 100% complete. They shorted us one order of brussels sprouts and said they would have it back out to the table in just a moment. It seemed like after they dropped our meals off the server completely disappeared. It was hard to even find a server, and it wasn't until we were beyond the halfway point of our meal that we were able to find someone and ask about brussels sprouts. They finally brought them out and we were able to also finally asked for drink refills. Let's start with the beef ribs. Whoever the chef or the barbecue master was is extremely lazy. None of the membrane was removed from either rack of ribs. This caused the flavor not to penetrate the ribs and also created a chewy almost inedible rib in some areas. Beef ribs, prepared correctly are one of the best things in the world, but these were terrible really no flavor. Yet that makes sense because of the membrane being there you couldn't absorb smoke or rub from the backside. They were extremely chewy because of the membrane. The fries came out cold. They're a very thin french fry. That would need to be served very hot because their capability of maintaining temperature is lost because of the way they are designed. The ladies tri-tip was way better than the ribs. It did have a nicer taste and was nicely presented on the plate. The brussels sprouts also were good. It really seemed like they tried to do a great job with presentation of the restaurant and food to the table to hide the lack of quality in the food. The restaurant wasn't packed, but it was a Thursday night. Unfortunately didn't see anything special about this unique place that would cause us to come back again. I hope they do well because we need more viable restaurants in order to do that. They are definitely going to need to step up the quality of the food and not rely on only the appearance of the restaurant. The service also needs to improve throughout the meal. Great welcoming to start the meal, but as it moved on servers throughout the restaurant looks like they disappeared. Maybe just a staffing issue for a Thursday night. read more