Oak Embers Tavern Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Oak Embers Tavern, a cozy Beer Bar and Barbeque spot in Hudson, Ohio. With a wide range of utilities including reservations, delivery, and vegetarian options, this trendy hotspot offers a casual ambiance perfect for groups and families. Customers rave about the friendly service, fantastic bourbon selection, and mouthwatering dishes like burnt ends and brisket. The outdoor seating is a plus, and the bar area is spacious and not too noisy. From the savory mains to the sides and cornbread, the food is top-notch and reasonably priced. Whether you're looking for a special occasion or a casual dinner, Oak Embers Tavern offers a five-star experience across the board. Don't miss out on the beef ribs with a cola Demi-glaze or the flavorful BBQ chicken salad. Book ahead for a hassle-free dining experience at this gem of a restaurant.
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CRAB CAKES
Jumbo lump crab meat, peppers, onions, garlic, and bread crumbs served over greens with black bean and corn salsa, chipotle aioli and citrus aioli
SOUTHWEST MUSSELS
Chorizo, tomato, corn and white beans with awhite wine cream sauce served with toasted baguette
BBQ FLATBREAD
Choice of chicken, pork or brisket (add $), white cheddar cheese, red onion, BBQ sauce and cilantro
SMOKED CHICKEN TACOS
Flour tortillas, white cheddar cheese and citrus aioli
PULLED PORK TACOS
Flour tortillas, mild cheddar cheese, bourbon BBQ and apple slaw
CHEESE CURDS
White Cheddar Cheese Curds breaded and deep fried served with smoked tomato coulis and peppercorn ranch
BURNT ENDS
Flavorful chunks of smoked Brisket cut from the fatty marbled point tossed in our Bourbon BBQ sauce and served with plantain chips
BLT DEVILED EGGS
Deviled eggs served atop fried green tomatoes and mixed greens topped with spicy bourbon bacon jam
VEGGIE FLATBREAD
Red and poblano peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomato, queso fresco and drizzled with balsamic glaze
CAJUN SHRIMP TACOS
Flour tortillas, Cajun cream sauce, queso fresco and cilantro
QUESO DIP
Chorizo, roasted poblano peppers, cream and cheddar cheese served with pork rinds
OAK & EMBERS NACHOS
Tri-Colored Corn Tortilla Chips topped with your Choice of Smoked Meat, Spicy Cheese Sauce, House Bourbon Barbecue Sauce and Cilantro with a side of sour cream
TRADITIONAL WINGS
Pound tossed in your choice of sauce
SMOKED WINGS
Pound tossed in your choice of sauce
SAUCES
WINGS
SPOON IT IN
TOMATO BASIL
Soup made with a blend of roasted tomato, basil and cream and topped with shaved parmesan cheese
CUBAN BLACK BEAN
Soup made with black beans, peppers, onions, garlic, thyme and topped with our smoked pork
HOUSE SALAD
Romaine, tomato, red onion, carrots and white cheddar
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine with shaved parmesan and house made garlic croutons
MIXED GREENS SALAD
Mixed greens, strawberries, dried cranberries, candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese
LAS MARIA SALAD
Romaine, smoked chicken, corn, red and poblano peppers and queso fresco
OAK & EMBERS BLT SALAD
Romaine, bacon, tomato, shaved parmesan and balsamic glaze
FRIED GOAT CHEESE & BEET SALAD
Mixed greens, fried goat cheese patties, roasted beets, apples & candied pecans
BBQ CHICKEN SALAD
Mixed greens, smoked chicken tossed in BBQ, black bean & corn salsa, tortilla strips and avocado slices
DRESSINGS
ADD
GREENS AND THINGS
SMOKE THAT MEAT
PULLED PORK
SERVED OVER TEXAS TOAST
BEEF BRISKET
SERVED OVER TEXAS TOAST
BABY BACK RIBS
HALF CHICKEN
SAUSAGE LINK
SERVED OVER TEXAS TOAST
PICK TWO COMBO
SMALLER PORTIONS OF YOUR FAVORITE SMOKED MEAT
PICK THREE COMBO
SMALLER PORTIONS OF YOUR FAVORITE SMOKED MEAT
PICK YOUR STARCH
PICK YOUR PROTEIN
PICK YOUR SAUCE
SMOKIN BOWLS
BETWEEN OUR BUNS
PULLED PORK
Slow smoked pork shoulder topped with bourbon BBQ on a brioche bun
BRISKET MELT
Smoked beef brisket in its natural juices, stacked high on toasted, crusty bread with a creamy Hungarian pepper spread, shaved red onions and a side of bourbon-mushroom sauce
FRIED CHICKEN WRAP
Fried buttermilk marinated chicken thigh, bacon, ranch dressing, lettuce and tomato
MEATLOAF SANDWICH
Smoked Meatloaf served open faced and topped with bourbon BBQ, cheddar cheese and onion straws
ROASTED TURKEY WRAP
Slow roasted turkey breast, goat cheese, roasted red peppers and basil aioli (served chilled)
SMOKED SALMON CAESAR WRAP
Smoked Salmon, romaine, tomatoes, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing (served chilled)
EMBERS BURGER
/ lb. Angus beef topped with pepper jack cheese, onion stack, spicy bourbon bacon jam, lettuce, tomato and onion
TAVERN BURGER
/ Ib. Angus beef with brie cheese and candied Hungarian peppers on brioche bun
BBQ BACON BURGER
/ lb. Angus beef topped with white cheddar, bacon, bourbon BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion on brioche bun
IMPOSSIBLE BURGER
Plant based "Burger" with Swiss cheese, roasted garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion on brioche bun
CHICKEN & WAFFLE
Fried boneless chicken thigh on a cornbread waffle with maple syrup butter sauce and side of Sriracha hot sauce
BLT SANDWICH
Thick-cut bacon on toasted, crusty bread with lettuce, tomato and chipotle aioli.
SOUTHERN SHRIMP AND GRITS
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with Cajun seasoning, garlic, white wine and cream sauce served over white cheddar grits and topped with cilantro
MAPLE BOURBON GLAZE SALMON
Pan seared salmon filleted in-house served with sauteed green beans
CAJUN GROUPER
Pan seared grouper dusted with Cajun seasoning and served with fresh-cut fries and a touch of apple slaw
PAN FRIED CATFISH
Buttermilk marinated and coated with cornmeal then pan fried and topped with smoked tomato coulis and served atop white cheddar grits
SMOKEHOUSE FILET
Petit oz molasses marinated tenderloin filleted in-house, topped with smoky cola demi-glace and Hungarian pepper cream cheese served with cheddar smashed potatoes and the vegetable of the day
GRILLED BONE IN PORK CHOP
Grilled to order, topped with candied Hungarian peppers and served with sweet potato fries
FRIED CHICKEN
Boneless fried chicken thighs served with hot-honey sauce on the side and cheesy succotash
TAVERN SIRLOIN
oz Molasses marinated sirloin topped with bourbon mushroom sauce and served with fresh-cut fries
FORK AND KNIFE
SMOKIN ENTREES
SLOW SMOKED CHORIZO MEATLOAF
Our special blend of chorizo, ground beef, and ground pork topped with bourbon BBQ, cheddar cheese and onion straws served over cheddar smashed potatoes
BEEF SHORT RIB
Humongous, slow smoked bone-in beef short rib topped with smoky cola demi-glace and served with dirty grits and the vegetable of the day
FRESH CUT FRIES
SWEET POTATO FRIES
WHITE CHEDDAR GRITS
APPLE SLAW
GREEN BEANS
CHEDDAR SMASHED POTATOES
DIRTY GRITS
MAC & CHEESE
CHEF'S VEGETABLE OF THE DAY
BAKED BEANS
CHEESY SUCCOTASH
THICK CUT ONION RINGS
CORNBREAD ( PIECES)
SMOKIN' SIDES
SIGNATURE DRINKS
BLACK BERRY BASIL LEMONADE
Jim Beam Black with muddled strawberries and basil and topped with our fresh squeezed lemonade
SUFFERING BASTARD
Knob Creek bourbon, Tanqueray gin, bitters and topped off with ginger ale
SPICY MARGARITA
Silver, Cointreau, Hungarian pepper simple syrup, lime juice, orange juice
OHIO OLD FASHIONED
Middle West Spirits bourbon, angostura bitters, simple syrup and an orange twist
THE REVOLVER
Bulleit bourbon, Kahlua and orange bitters served with an orange twist
FOLLOW THE SMOKE
Makers Mark Bourbon, Campari and Dolan Sweet Vermouth smoked with Hickory
BILLY THE KID
Rebel Yell , Lillet Blanc, Giffards Grapefruit, Honey & Lemon served up
RESPECT YOUR ELDERS
Watershed Bourbon Barrel Gin, Giffard Elderflower, Fresh Lemon & Egg Whites
SPARKLING EMBERS
Prosecco sparkling wine with Clement Creole Shrubb and Aperol
BOURBON PEACH TEA
Evan Williams peach, Dr. McGillicuddys peach liqueur, and fresh brewed iced tea
KENTUCKY MULE
Wild Turkey Proof bourbon, lime juice and Crabbie's ginger beer served in a copper mug
BOURBON ROOT BEER FLOAT
Boone County Bourbon, Bourbon Cream and Not You Father's Root Beer served on ice
BOURBON SOUR
Buffalo Trace, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Egg White, Luxardo Cherry
SPICED PEAR
Pear infused moonshine, liquor , fresh squeezed lemon and topped with Crabbie's ginger beer
OAK MOJITO
Bacardi anejo rum, mint leaves, limes and simple syrup topped with soda water
PERFECT MANHATTAN
Clyde May's Bourbon, Sweet& Dry Vermouth, bitters