Oak and Embers Tavern Menu (2025 Update)
Oak and Embers Tavern is a beer bar and barbecue restaurant located in Chesterland, Ohio. This establishment offers a wide range of amenities including reservations, delivery, takeout, wheelchair accessibility, and more. The menu features delicious options like Crab Cakes with black bean & corn salsa, Burnt Ends in Bourbon BBQ Sauce, and House-Smoked Wings. The restaurant also serves savory soups like Tomato Basil and Cuban Black Bean. With a women-owned business, heated outdoor seating, and entertainment options like pool tables and TVs, Oak and Embers Tavern provides a lively atmosphere for guests. The diverse menu and welcoming environment make it a must-visit destination for those craving flavorful barbecue dishes and a fun dining experience.
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Crab Cakes
Jumbo lump crab meat, peppers, onion, garlic and bread crumb, served with black bean & corn salsa, chipotle aioli & citrus aioli
Steamed Mussels
Chorizo, tomato, corn, onion & white beans with white wine sauce served with toasted baguette
Burnt Ends in Our Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Slow smoked beef brisket caps served with plantain chips
Smoked Chicken Tacos
Flour tortillas, white cheddar & citrus aioli
Pulled Pork Tacos
Flour tortillas, mild cheddar, bourbon BBQ, apple slaw
Cajun Shrimp Tacos
Flour tortillas, queso fresco & cilantro
Queso Dip with House Fried Pork Rinds
Chorizo, poblano pepper, cream & cheddar cheese with spices
BBQ Flatbread Choice of Chicken or Pork
White cheddar, red onion, BBQ sauce and cilantro
Veggie Flatbread
Red pepper, poblano pepper, mushroom, onion, tomatoe, queso fresco & drizzled with a balsamic glaze
Traditional Wings
1 lb. Tossed in your choice of sauce
House-Smoked Wings
1 lb. Tossed in your choice of sauce
Wings
Spoon It In
Tomato Basil
Soup made with a blend of roasted tomato, basil and cream and topped with parmesan cheese
Cuban Black Bean
Made with peppers, onions, garlic, thyme, black beans and topped with our smoked pork
House Salad
Romaine, tomato, red onion, carrots and white cheddar
Caesar Salad
With shaved parmesan and croutons
Las Maria Salad
Romaine, smoked chicken, corn, red peppers, poblano peppers, queso fresco
Oak & Embers BLT Salad
Romaine, bacon, tomato, shaved parmesan, balsamic glaze
Fried Goat Cheese and Beets
Over mixed greens with apples and candied pecans
BBQ Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, smoked BBQ chicken, corn & black bean salsa, tortilla strips, and avocado slices
Greens & Things
Smoke That Meat
Pulled Pork
Beef Brisket
Smoked Half Chicken
Smoked Sausage Link
Baby Back Ribs
Pick Two Combo
Pick Three Combo
Brisket Melt
Smoked beef brisket in its natural juices stacked high on toasted, crusty bread with a creamy Hungarian pepper spread, red onion & side of bourbon mushroom sauce
Chicken & Waffle
Boneless chicken thigh on a cornbread waffle maple syrup butter sauce & side of sriracha hot sauce
BLT
Thick cut bacon on texas toast with, lettuce, tomato chipotle aioli
Smoked Chorizo Meatloaf
Served open faced and topped with bourbon BBQ sauce, onion straws & cheddar cheese
Roasted Turkey Wrap
Slow roasted turkey breast with our signature rub, goat cheese, roasted red peppers & basil aioli
Fried Chicken Wrap
Marinated chicken thighs, bacon, ranch dressing, lettuce and tomato
Tavern Burger
1/2 Lb angus beef with Brie cheese and candied Hungarian peppers
BBQ Bacon Burger
1/2 lb angus beef topped with white cheddar, thick cut bacon, bourbon BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato & red onion
Between Our Buns
Fork & Knife
Southern Cajun Shrimp
Large shrimp sautéed with garlic, white wine, cilantro served with white cheddar grits
Cajun Grouper Filet
Dusted with cajun seasoning & served with fries and a touch of our apple slaw
Maple Bourbon Glazed Salmon
Fresh salmon served with sautéed green beans
Fried Chicken
2 fried chicken thighs served with cheesy succotash
Grilled Bone-in Pork Chop
Topped with candied Hungarian peppers. Served with sweet potato fries
Slow Smoked Chorizo Meatloaf
Chorizo, ground beef, onion with bourbon BBQ sauce topped with a blend of cheddar cheeses and onion straws served over cheddar smashed potatoes
Tavern Sirloin
10 oz. Molasses marinated sirloin topped with mushroom and bourbon sauce. Served with our fresh cut fries
Beef Short Rib
Slow smoked bone-in beef short rib with smoky cola demi glace served with dirty grits and the vegetable of the day
Smokehouse Filet
6 oz. molasses marinated tenderloin seasoned with our house rub and our smoky cola demi glace, topped with Hungarian pepper cream cheese served with cheddar smashed potatoes and the vegetable of the day