Ember & Oak

San Francisco, California

Wood-Fired Flavors,Crafted Daily

A celebration of American tradition — live fire, peak-season ingredients, and the art of restraint.

Our Story

We don't chase trends. We chase the perfect char, the right moment, the single ingredient that needs nothing else.

— Chef Marcus Okafor
Est. 2019 · San Francisco

Ember & Oak Kitchen began with a simple conviction: American cooking is at its finest when it borrows nothing and apologizes for nothing. Chef Marcus Okafor spent a decade in kitchens across Charleston, Austin, and New York before returning to San Francisco to open a restaurant that honors the craft of fire.

Every protein is sourced from ranches within 200 miles. Vegetables arrive from our partner farms three mornings a week. Our oak and applewood come from a single supplier in Sonoma. Nothing is incidental — every element earns its place on the plate.

Chef Marcus Okafor

Executive Chef & Co-Founder

James Beard Semifinalist 2023 · Formerly of Husk, Franklin Barbecue

Private Dining & Events

Host Your Next Event With Us

Private dining for 12 to 80 guests. Bespoke menus, cellar-selected wines, and a room that feels nothing like a banquet hall.

  • Full buyouts available Sunday–Thursday
  • Custom prix-fixe menus from $95 per guest
  • On-site sommelier and full A/V support
Inquire About Events

What Guests Say

In Their Own Words

The ribeye was the most honest piece of beef I've eaten in twenty years of dining out. No theater — just fire and skill.

Jonathan R.Regular Guest

Ember & Oak doesn't try to impress you. It just does. The kind of restaurant you stop explaining to people and start taking them to.

Priya M.Food Journalist, SF Chronicle

We hosted our company dinner here and our team is still talking about it three months later. Chef Marcus came out and that detail mattered.

Daniel T.Private Events Guest

Find Us

Hours & Reservations

Monday – TuesdayClosed
Wednesday – Thursday5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday – Saturday5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Brunch (Sat – Sun)10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Address348 Hawthorn Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
348 Hawthorn Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Reserve a Table