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

$18.00

SOUTHWEST MUSSELS

Chorizo, tomato, corn and white beans with awhite wine cream sauce served with toasted baguette

$16.00

BBQ FLATBREAD

Choice of chicken, pork or brisket (add $), white cheddar cheese, red onion, BBQ sauce and cilantro

$14.00

SMOKED CHICKEN TACOS

Flour tortillas, white cheddar cheese and citrus aioli

$12.00

PULLED PORK TACOS

Flour tortillas, mild cheddar cheese, bourbon BBQ and apple slaw

$13.00

CHEESE CURDS

White Cheddar Cheese Curds breaded and deep fried served with smoked tomato coulis and peppercorn ranch

$12.00

BURNT ENDS

Flavorful chunks of smoked Brisket cut from the fatty marbled point tossed in our Bourbon BBQ sauce and served with plantain chips

$18.00

BLT DEVILED EGGS

Deviled eggs served atop fried green tomatoes and mixed greens topped with spicy bourbon bacon jam

$13.00

VEGGIE FLATBREAD

Red and poblano peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomato, queso fresco and drizzled with balsamic glaze

$13.00

CAJUN SHRIMP TACOS

Flour tortillas, Cajun cream sauce, queso fresco and cilantro

$14.00

QUESO DIP

Chorizo, roasted poblano peppers, cream and cheddar cheese served with pork rinds

$12.00

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

$15.00

SMOKED WINGS

Pound tossed in your choice of sauce

$16.00

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

$7.00

CAESAR SALAD

Romaine with shaved parmesan and house made garlic croutons

$8.00

MIXED GREENS SALAD

Mixed greens, strawberries, dried cranberries, candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese

$10.00

LAS MARIA SALAD

Romaine, smoked chicken, corn, red and poblano peppers and queso fresco

$15.00

OAK & EMBERS BLT SALAD

Romaine, bacon, tomato, shaved parmesan and balsamic glaze

$16.00

FRIED GOAT CHEESE & BEET SALAD

Mixed greens, fried goat cheese patties, roasted beets, apples & candied pecans

$15.00

BBQ CHICKEN SALAD

Mixed greens, smoked chicken tossed in BBQ, black bean & corn salsa, tortilla strips and avocado slices

$15.00

DRESSINGS

ADD

GREENS AND THINGS

SMOKE THAT MEAT

PULLED PORK

SERVED OVER TEXAS TOAST

$19.00

BEEF BRISKET

SERVED OVER TEXAS TOAST

$24.00

BABY BACK RIBS

HALF CHICKEN

$21.00

SAUSAGE LINK

SERVED OVER TEXAS TOAST

$18.00

PICK TWO COMBO

SMALLER PORTIONS OF YOUR FAVORITE SMOKED MEAT

$32.00

PICK THREE COMBO

SMALLER PORTIONS OF YOUR FAVORITE SMOKED MEAT

$34.00

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

$15.00

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

$18.00

FRIED CHICKEN WRAP

Fried buttermilk marinated chicken thigh, bacon, ranch dressing, lettuce and tomato

$15.00

MEATLOAF SANDWICH

Smoked Meatloaf served open faced and topped with bourbon BBQ, cheddar cheese and onion straws

$14.00

ROASTED TURKEY WRAP

Slow roasted turkey breast, goat cheese, roasted red peppers and basil aioli (served chilled)

$14.00

SMOKED SALMON CAESAR WRAP

Smoked Salmon, romaine, tomatoes, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing (served chilled)

$17.00

EMBERS BURGER

/ lb. Angus beef topped with pepper jack cheese, onion stack, spicy bourbon bacon jam, lettuce, tomato and onion

$16.50

TAVERN BURGER

/ Ib. Angus beef with brie cheese and candied Hungarian peppers on brioche bun

$16.00

BBQ BACON BURGER

/ lb. Angus beef topped with white cheddar, bacon, bourbon BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion on brioche bun

$16.50

IMPOSSIBLE BURGER

Plant based "Burger" with Swiss cheese, roasted garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion on brioche bun

$17.00

CHICKEN & WAFFLE

Fried boneless chicken thigh on a cornbread waffle with maple syrup butter sauce and side of Sriracha hot sauce

$15.00

BLT SANDWICH

Thick-cut bacon on toasted, crusty bread with lettuce, tomato and chipotle aioli.

$16.00

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

$23.00

MAPLE BOURBON GLAZE SALMON

Pan seared salmon filleted in-house served with sauteed green beans

$26.00

CAJUN GROUPER

Pan seared grouper dusted with Cajun seasoning and served with fresh-cut fries and a touch of apple slaw

$28.00

PAN FRIED CATFISH

Buttermilk marinated and coated with cornmeal then pan fried and topped with smoked tomato coulis and served atop white cheddar grits

$19.00

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

$34.00

GRILLED BONE IN PORK CHOP

Grilled to order, topped with candied Hungarian peppers and served with sweet potato fries

$21.00

FRIED CHICKEN

Boneless fried chicken thighs served with hot-honey sauce on the side and cheesy succotash

$19.00

TAVERN SIRLOIN

oz Molasses marinated sirloin topped with bourbon mushroom sauce and served with fresh-cut fries

$32.00

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

$21.00

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

$43.00

FRESH CUT FRIES

SWEET POTATO FRIES

WHITE CHEDDAR GRITS

APPLE SLAW

GREEN BEANS

CHEDDAR SMASHED POTATOES

DIRTY GRITS

$1.00

MAC & CHEESE

CHEF'S VEGETABLE OF THE DAY

$1.00

BAKED BEANS

CHEESY SUCCOTASH

THICK CUT ONION RINGS

$1.00

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

$12.00

SUFFERING BASTARD

Knob Creek bourbon, Tanqueray gin, bitters and topped off with ginger ale

$13.00

SPICY MARGARITA

Silver, Cointreau, Hungarian pepper simple syrup, lime juice, orange juice

$12.00

OHIO OLD FASHIONED

Middle West Spirits bourbon, angostura bitters, simple syrup and an orange twist

$13.00

THE REVOLVER

Bulleit bourbon, Kahlua and orange bitters served with an orange twist

$13.00

FOLLOW THE SMOKE

Makers Mark Bourbon, Campari and Dolan Sweet Vermouth smoked with Hickory

$16.00

BILLY THE KID

Rebel Yell , Lillet Blanc, Giffards Grapefruit, Honey & Lemon served up

$15.00

RESPECT YOUR ELDERS

Watershed Bourbon Barrel Gin, Giffard Elderflower, Fresh Lemon & Egg Whites

$15.00

SPARKLING EMBERS

Prosecco sparkling wine with Clement Creole Shrubb and Aperol

$12.00

BOURBON PEACH TEA

Evan Williams peach, Dr. McGillicuddys peach liqueur, and fresh brewed iced tea

$10.00

KENTUCKY MULE

Wild Turkey Proof bourbon, lime juice and Crabbie's ginger beer served in a copper mug

$10.00

BOURBON ROOT BEER FLOAT

Boone County Bourbon, Bourbon Cream and Not You Father's Root Beer served on ice

$11.00

BOURBON SOUR

Buffalo Trace, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Egg White, Luxardo Cherry

$13.00

SPICED PEAR

Pear infused moonshine, liquor , fresh squeezed lemon and topped with Crabbie's ginger beer

$10.00

OAK MOJITO

Bacardi anejo rum, mint leaves, limes and simple syrup topped with soda water

$10.00

PERFECT MANHATTAN

Clyde May's Bourbon, Sweet& Dry Vermouth, bitters

$15.00