Great food. Superb service. Exceptional atmosphere. Planning on returning soonest!

This place is unbelievable! Best Old Fashioned I've ever had. Summer was my bar tender and her and the entire staff are great! You enter and fell like you are first class! There is not one thing about this place that isn't awesome. read more

Oak & Ember Steakhouse - Huntsman Old Fashioned - Steakhouses Near Me - Stuart, Florida

Delicious steak, and their drinks are really, really well made! This high-end restaurant is perfect for a date night or celebration.

We'd been waiting all season for this place to open and are so happy to have a Steak Restaurant in beautiful downtown Stuart Florida. We hear a lot of good things about the PSL location and we were really looking forward to eating here. We had made reservations about two weeks before we planned to go so we'd have a good table with a nice window but when we arrived, we were informed that the dining room was full except for one tiny table squeezed in between a bunch of others (facing the outside but not remotely close to a window). The dining room is decorated beautifully but the seating is reminiscent of old Palm Beach where everyone sits very close to each other on a large bench against the wall facing out, and all the regular chairs face the wall. There are 4 top tables tightly scattered throughout the dining room. The room was very communal and not private at all. We aren't snobs but if we really didn't want to share our evening touching elbows with strangers. We opted to sit in the bar area because there were at least a few normal 4 top tables not overly crowded. Most of the tables in the bar are high tops, good for drinks but too small to enjoy a nice meal. So we were seated by the Hostess but given no menus. We waited about 10 minutes to be acknowledge and as a server went rushing by, he said I'll be right there in a minute ok. Sure...no problem. The waiter was very nice but super casual when speaking. Like how are you "guys"? Anyway, we managed to get some menus and had a few questions about a few items. Our waiter seemed surprised that we hadn't been ready to order as soon as he appeared but he dialed it down a bit and he ended up being super nice. My husband ordered one of the suggested cocktails, stating he'd like to order a glass of wine with dinner and I opted for just water. About 10 minutes later we got our drinks and we asked a few questions about their appetizers. We ordered calamari Fritto, charred peperonata, sweet potato chips, aji amarillo, cilantro salsa verde but we didn't get plates so we had to ask. The calameri was just ok. That kind of started a trend because we had to "ask" for pretty much everything that should have been on the table as we arrived. The bread was warm but little semi stale rolls were brought to us again with no plates and after the appetizer. We began eating the app and about 10 minutes later the waiter said "wow, you've eaten that already?" Seriously?? So, that being said we ordered our dinner after inquiring about a few items. I was truly craving a good filet so I knew right away what I wanted. I ordered the 6 oz filet ($48) and because mine was a la carte', I also ordered the sweet potatoe with thyme infused honey and chilis ($11) which sounded interesting. My husband wanted a ribeye but the only offering was a huge tomahawk or porterhouse for ($155), or the chefs creation, which was a 14 oz. boneless ribeye, charred endive with green chimichurri . ($52) Both were ordered with temps of Pittsburgh Medium. The bar was pretty full at about 6pm and everyone was dressed really casual in shorts etc which was nice to see but I thought this was a upscale restaurant. While we waited for our meal, we talked more with the waiter and with the dining room manager about how things were going since the opening. They were both super nice and very talkative. We asked if either had been to the Capital Grill or Morton's and sadly enough neither had even ever heard of those restaurants. (I think the entire crew could learn a few things about great food and exceptional service by visiting either place.) At that point, our appetizer dishes still were not cleared from the table and the entree's were now being served. It was ok but seriously when paying these prices, you'd expect better service. My steak was placed in front of me by a food runner and she asked if I'd cut it to be sure it was cooked properly and it was perfect. My husbands ribeye came out shortly after but it wasn't charred at all. He politely said he'd eat it that way because by now he was hungry. I have to say the presentation of food was very lackluster and nothing to rave about and the food itself was average at best. My filet was tasty but very chewy and my husbands steak was good but super spicy. The waiter said it wasn't supposed to be spicy and he'd relay the message to the kitchen. Time for dessert and YEP we had to ask for a menu. We shared a creme brulee' which was ok but overcooked a bit. The cappuccino arrived in about 10 minutes and again the waiter said, "wow, you ate that already? Let me buy you another one". We said no thank you it was fine., just the check please. So yes, this is lengthy but I feel it had to be said. This is just another average restaurant with high prices with a captive audience of tourists. So sad, but I don't think we will be back anytime soon for a steak. We may however; stop in for a burger or sliders the next time we are downtown in shorts. read more

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Had a great experience here! This used to be an awesome Italian restaurant, and now it is an awesome steakhouse. Wifey and I shared a Tomahawk! Big steak and we had plenty to take home for leftovers. The S'Mores dessert was awesome as well. They torch it right there at the table, and while I was hoping for a dramatic fire, our waitress was just too competent. Excellent service. Excellent food. Oh and the house namesake Cab was fantastic as well. read more

Oak & Ember Steakhouse - Tomahawk, baby! - Steakhouses Near Me - Stuart, Florida

A full 5 stars for Kyle Gs Oak and Ember's in downtown Stuart! A great menu with a touch of Latin America (empanadas, pork belly arepas and chimichurri) My bone off ribeye was delicious...even the fat was mouth watering! Also did a great job on the interior with a separate bar area with high tops Last but not least was some great and attentive service from the staff and manger read more

Oak & Ember Steakhouse - Menu - Steakhouses Near Me - Stuart, Florida

I ordered the rib eye on the menu priced at $60. I figured at that price it should have been a quality steak. I have dined at Charley's in Tampa and never left disappointed. The price is comparable to Charley's and Ruth Chris but that is as far as it goes. I don't know how they could serve that prime cut and expect a customer to pay for it. I didn't complain but felt compelled to write a review hoping the restaurant will read this and make changes. I would never recommend eating at this establishment read more

I just received an invite to buy tickets to the Copper Cane Wine dinner at Kyle G's. The menu and wine pairings look great. The email shows all of the unbelievable fish, steak and short ribs that will be served and the wines that will be paired with each course. It's January 26th so I put it on my calendar. The tickets are only $109. Pp read more

Our waitress Kait was extremely helpful, had great recommendations and made our visit perfect. So sweet! The ambiance and drinks were also amazing. read more

The hearts of palm salad was flavorful and bountiful but overdressed. The pork belly appetizer was a little dry and stringy. The pork chop was cooked to medium temperature, but it still tasted dry. The steak was ordered, medium rare and came out black and blue. They took it back and cooked it properly. It was flavorful. Our biggest disappointment was that we had asked our waitress on more than one occasion to check with the front desk to make sure they were aware that we were eating in the bar area instead of waiting for a table outside. I woke up this morning and found a note from Open Table asking us why we missed our reservation. We didn't miss a reservation. We showed up early and the reception area sent us to the bar to wait and mentioned the first come first serve tables at the bar. Both the front desk and the waitress couldn't manage to let Open Table know that we had arrived Otherwise, our waitress provided great service. Except for the Open Table incident, I would say that she was the highlight of the meal. The food was just mediocre. read more

Simply terrific. Worth the tight parking situation. Excellent that the owner has a staff gratuity built in.

Possibly the best dinning experience we've ever had. From Ernesto greeting us to our all American waitress Kait. The food was delicious, sitting by the window was amazing. The staff at Stuart Oak and Ember is world class and deserve the recognition and far more. read more

Been to most of Kyle G's restaurants, this by far, was the best. Awesome service, food was top notch. I had their version of chicken Milanese which included a very fresh burrata on top with balsamic glaze, arugula and cherry tomatoes. Outstanding on all counts. Will certainly return. read more

We ate there last week and couldn't be happier with the service and food. Great staff, awesome steak and seafood dishes. A bit on the pricier side but was so worth it. Will be back soon! read more

We Love the food, ambience and atmosphere. The Service was superb, my friends and I had a great time!

Another fabulous and yummy night at Oak and Ember! Impeccable service from Kait in the bar. Such an enjoyable experience.

A gem of a place with the best steaks around. They even have a "steak tasting platter" where you can try different types of steaks. My wife had the seafood - it was magnificent. read more

Nice place, people are friendly, underly great food I recommend this place for a special event. read more

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Great food, great service from Karen, and best place for enjoy a good food, drinks was good too

Absolutely perfection all the way around from staff to food, drink and atmosphere although I don't care for the red and black color scheme inside. It's harsh, um inviting and not cozy at all for a small, romantic steakhouse read more

I am very mixed on this restaurant.. I was going to leave a higher star / better review after my first night there, but after tonight my opinion has changed. First night (photos below) I had shrimp cocktail ($9 per shrimp) and sea bass ($52) yes, quite expensive, especially for Stuart Florida, but I am down from Manhattan and wanted a luxury experience so don't mind spending money if worth it. The food did deliver on that, but the interior lacked that luxe feel (fake stone tiles) had no view of the ocean (just the valet parking lot) and the glassware felt like plastic from a pool deck, not fine china. Either way, I was still pleased with the food, so didn't mind paying the high prices. Damage was around $165 (got extras for my mom) and I like to round up on my 20% tip so my total was $200. Why I went back? I don't know! Went back with my mom, had two soups (lobster bisque and split pea) a shredded beet salad, chorizo sausage side, two house Chardonnay's and two Tito's martinis. Everything was decent, Sausage was best, beet salad was extremely bland, tasted more like rehydrated beets than fresh beets, and the soups were ok. I was shocked when the waiter brought the check and conveniently told us that 16% service fee is automatically added to the bill... this plus the $21 martinis (I pay $20 at some of the best restaurants in NYC) explains the $146 bill for such a basic meal. I asked if that was the same for the bar (which is where I sat two night earlier) and he said yes. And this made me quite angry. I have no problem taking care of a service fee and in fact always tip 20% plus. But to know that two nights ago, I paid close to 40% in tips because no one told me about this automatic fee, makes me livid. It's one thing to over charge for one of the few quality places in town, but to charge that service fee without telling someone feels wrong. Won't be back read more

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Excellent service and even better food than I had anticipated. Let me start off by mentioning how nice the entire staff was. We brought my 91 year old grandmother with us for my birthday and the staff was so sweet at accommodating her. The entire time we were there, we had a total 5 star experience and will always remember that. Especially when the hostesses went out of her way to decorate our table for when she heard it was my birthday. Will be returning for our next event and look forward to it! read more

Oak & Ember Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Stuart, Florida

The Cocktails were So Beyond Delicious. They were Outstanding. The Wine is of Excellent Selection. For my first time Appetizer I Ordered the Fried Lobster Tail. It was out of this World Specular. I loved it so much I had it again with my Generous Sized Ribeye Steak. Which was Perfectly Seasoned & Perfectly Cooked. The Sides I chose were Scalloped Potatoes which comes in it's own dish put on the table in front of you. I also chose something I wouldn't normally Order which is Brussel Sprouts. I will get them every time I go here. The Dessert I had the Creme Brûlée which was Creamy and Perfect under the hard shell of Torched Sugar on top. But the Big Hit is the S'mores. What a Treat. The Chocolate is the Best I have had. What makes it extra Special is Our Server came to the Table yo Torch the Marshmallow on top.if that wasn't enough we ended with a Espresso Martini. Our Server Marty was Spectacular. He took extra Care to Make Our Dining Experience a Excellent one. We went on 23,March on a Thursday and it was Booming. The good thing about this place is it had Valet Parking. Went with Good Friends made it extra Special.if you want something different this is it. read more

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Let me start by saying that I'm a Kyle G fan. I was also a fan of Gusto and Louronzo and was curious to see what they did with the place. It's nice. Plenty of staff. They kept the open kitchen and expanded the dining room. We went early on a week day expecting to sit at the bar. Wrong. The Stuart mummies had already filled the room (do they have an octogenarian special?) We sat at a high top, cramped. Any way we ordered cocktails and sat. And sat. Finally our Martinis arrived and we loosened up. All of Kyle G's food in all of his locations is good and this joint is no exception. We had Lamb Empanadas that were great. The Gambas with garlic and potato was outstanding also. The Happy Hour menu had a nice selection of dishes. Listen, I know I'm going to pay and I don't mind. I drink top shelf. The kicker was my Martini was $24.00! A new world record! read more

Fantastic food. Fantastic service. We had an amazing time. Summer was as patient as could be. Our food came out on time and was exquisite. Summer made the experience memorable. read more

Oak and Ember never disappoints. We had Eduardo as a server who was fantastic! Such an excellent personality and great service. The shrimp dish was so delicious and the drinks were excellent. A+ visit. read more

First time here on a gloomy Tuesday. Our server was Eduardo, and he was amazing! Great suggestions and such a fun personality! The food and cocktails were great! Can't wait to come back. Come for the food, come for the cocktails, come for the crème brûlée and for the best experience, come for Eduardo! read more

Great ambience and service. Food was priced a bit high. Definitely a special occasion restaurant

It was so good and the service was excellent ask for Francesco he was so good and he is the best waiter there

Went there for an impromptu lunch date. The environment is super nice and gives off an upscale vibe. They have a great happy hour menu as well! We grabbed a couple great bites and enjoyed the semi-open kitchen! The staff was good too! I appreciated that she told us a gratuity was already included after she introduced herself! read more

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For the money, the food was mediocre. Valentines night, letting customers in wearing T-shirts, no collars, and sneakers should be prohibited. Made reservations months ahead of time for a very disappointing evening. read more

This is a Real Steakhouse. Worthy of Manny Wolfe or Smith & Wallinski or Peter Lugar. Service excellent, food great, atmosphere very comfortable. High end pricey but worth it. read more

We stopped by the new Oak and Ember steakhouse in downtown Stuart for appetizers and a drink to check it out. We found it to be a Great Place with friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere. Swampy loved his Huntsman Old Fashioned and Veronica had a glass of wine. We had the Lobster Bisque which was perfect. The Gambas al Ajillo shrimp was ohh so tasty! Swampy like him some saut'eed shrimp shrimp. The food was excellent the service superb we will be back for sure. A definite Vic's Pick read more

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A very nice experience, good service, great food, good wine list and service from everyone

We've been waiting for this restaurant to open for a few months now and had the chance the visit on Oak and Ember's opening day. We made reservations for 8:30pm and we were seated within 2 minutes of arrival. At first glance, I thought the layout resembled an upscale Asian restaurant with all the red and gold decor. Average age of customers seemed to vary between 30-50 years old. Our waiter came to visit us promptly and made sure everything was perfect. We ordered the "Nosh Board" for our appetizer, it was a superb selection of charcuterie. For our drinks, we ordered a Paloma and a Pineapple Mule, both drinks were very light on alcohol. We also ordered some wines by the glass, a rosé and a Kyle G Cabernet Sauvignon. As for our entrées, we ordered a 10oz Filet Mignon Pittsburgh style, medium rare, and a Bricklayer Steak Ribeye, medium. Both steaks were cooked perfectly. Upon serving, the Bricklayer Steak was warm, perhaps waiting for the other meal to finish. Bricklayer Steak came with a couple sprigs of roasted endive and smashed potatoes. The Filet Mignon doesn't include a side, unfortunately. As for dessert, we ordered a Flan and a Tiramisu, both were rich and worth getting again. After each course, our tables were cleared and given new utensils. As with all Kyle G restaurants, expect the 16% service charge, which is supposed to go straight to the waitstaff. Things that stood out: The restaurant manager checked in on the tables around us and engaged with the customers, but never checked in on us, only a quick head nod. read more

Oak & Ember Steakhouse - Bricklayer Steak Ribeye and 10oz Filet Mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - Stuart, Florida

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Food and service is excellent . I recommend you make reservation. Atmosphere is great and soothing

Food was it's ok. We've been to another Oak and Ember that was outstanding, but this one was just subpar...

We lucked out and scored a table at the new Oak and Ember! Fabulous from beginning to end! Our meal, rib eye and salmon was perfect! Staff was amazing too!! We will definitely return often to this new gem in Downtown Stuart!! read more

What can you say this place is off the chain one of the best steakhouses within hundreds of miles of here the oak flavor fantastic the service was fantastic the restaurant ambiance is very nice a little loud but very good the food is superb there's nothing more you can say it's five stars every which way read more

We were really excited to try Oak & Ember. While there were some positives, I would summarize today we were disappointed and think there are much better options in the area. Pros: Ambiance. They've done a nice job creating a clubby atmosphere with decor and lighting. Some complain, but we loved the bench seating against the wall with tables and chairs. We didn't think the room was overcrowded dr all, and the noise level of the room was perfect even when all the tables were full. The bar looks very inviting as does the patio area. Service: Perfect and on point from greeting to completion. Con's: We ordered a Cesar salad to split and lobster bisque. I am not a fan of the deconstructed salad. Don't serve me a head of lettuce with mediocre dressing and a few croutons. That's not a salad. Take the time to assemble and toss a salad. And make a better dressing. The lobster bisque was served lukewarm. They did bring back a hot one but that's pretty basic. For entrees we ordered the fried lobster tail, the rib eye Pittsburgh and the Chilean sea bass. With asparagus as a side. The lobster tail was ok but heavily breaded. The steak was cooked appropriayle but was supposed to be aged for 30 days. We could not taste that. And we do know what we are looking for. The Chilean sea bass tasted a bit old. The asparagus was nice but the crispy potatoes were cold. The asparagus was cooked perfectly but served cold. Overall the food was just ok and for the price we can do much better. read more