Seasonal Dining • Des Moines

Gather Around Something Good.

Name: Ember & Oak
Address: 215 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US
Telephone: (515) 555-0138
Price range: $$

Wood-fired cooking, seasonal ingredients, and good nights around the table.

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Des Moines, Iowa

EMBER & OAK

Cooking with fire. Led by the seasons.

Ember & Oak is a neighborhood restaurant built around the simple idea that great food begins with great ingredients and thoughtful preparation.

Our kitchen brings together wood-fired cooking, seasonal produce, quality meats and seafood, and dishes designed to be enjoyed around the table.

Warm restaurant dining room with glowing lights and wooden tables

Kitchen Favorites

From the Kitchen

Menu and pricing shown are fictional and created for demonstration purposes.

Fire-kissed steak frites with herb butter and greens

Smoked Brick Chicken

$28

Crisp potatoes • charred greens • lemon herb glaze

Fresh citrus salad with greens and herbs

Little Gem Citrus

$14

Radish • herbs • shallot vinaigrette

Roasted pork chop with seasonal vegetables

Maple Pork Chop

$29

Apple slaw • roasted squash • mustard pan sauce

Seasonal tomato and burrata salad with basil

Charred Peach Salad

$15

Goat cheese • basil oil • toasted pecans

Fire-Roasted Cauliflower

$12

Herbs • tahini • lemon zest

Warm Fig Tart

$10

Vanilla cream • toasted oat crumble

Starters

Featured

Mains

Additional

Sides

Extras

Cocktails

Bar Favorites

Atmosphere

Come for Dinner. Stay for the Evening.

Ember & Oak was designed to feel just as comfortable for drinks at the bar as it does for a long dinner around the table.

From the glow of the bar to the warmth of the dining room, every detail is built to make the evening feel easy, relaxed, and memorable.

Dining room with warm lighting and tables set for dinner

Restaurant bar with cocktails and warm evening glow

Chef working in an open kitchen with warm lighting

Our Story

Simple Food. Thoughtfully Done.

We believe restaurants are at their best when the food is thoughtful without being complicated and the room feels genuinely welcoming.

Our menu begins with the seasons and draws inspiration from live-fire cooking. Ingredients are allowed to speak for themselves, with just enough technique to make them memorable.

Seasonal

Menus evolve around ingredients that make sense right now.

Wood-Fired

Live-fire cooking brings depth, character, and simplicity to the kitchen.

Hospitality

Good restaurants aren't only about what's on the plate. They're about how people feel while they're there.

Reservations

Your Table Is Waiting.

Join us for dinner, drinks, celebrations, and everything in between.

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Ember & Oak, To Go.

Enjoy your favorites at home.

Private Dining

Gather Here.

Planning a dinner, celebration, company gathering, or private event? Let's create an evening built around your group.

Business Dinners
Rehearsal Dinners
Birthday Celebrations
Holiday Gatherings
Private Parties
Client Events

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Around the Table

A warm room. A memorable evening.

"The room feels warm and relaxed, the food is excellent, and it's the kind of place where dinner turns into an entire evening."

"Everything from the first cocktail to the final dessert felt thoughtful, easy, and polished without trying too hard."

"A relaxed neighborhood spot with beautiful plates, friendly service, and a menu that makes you want to order more than you planned."

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Hours & Location

EMBER & OAK

WOOD-FIRED KITCHEN

215 Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

(515) 555-0138

MondayClosed

Tuesday-Thursday4:00 PM-10:00 PM

Friday-Saturday4:00 PM-11:00 PM

Sunday4:00 PM-9:00 PM

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