Oak and Ember Whiskey Bar and Grill

Many changes took place in Oak and Ember. It seems as the sections on the plates have decreased. They also changed the steak sauce menu and removed two of the best sauces! (Please bring back the blue cheese sauce!) The side of Mac and cheese that used to gooey and tasty lacked the main ingredient, cheese. We longed oak and ember as they have the best fillet around. But after all these recent changes, we will have a visit or two in the hope that they will improve something.

I have visited OAE for the past four years for my birthday. The only year that I did not go is when they went Mexican. The first year I went was phenomenal. I even got a recipe from the chef in exchange for a review. Last year was phenomenal. The choices were different but they still had an excellent prix fixe menu. We went back an additional night and bought three dinners and a peach and berry crumble because the food was so good. Today I am appalled that I spent 137.00 for our dinners. The bitter for the bread has changed and lacked taste. The serving portions were very small for the money. Four sea scallops, 12 green beans and a 1/3 cup of mashed potatoes was sparse for 28 dollars. My daughters 25 dollar steak was supposed to be medium rare and it was cooked to medium well. The steak was very small so I did not notice it was over cooked Until we were at home looking in the cardboard take home containers we were given. How tacky? I was angry that I paid for the steak as I did not know it was not cooked correctly until I got home. The fried chicken lacked seasoning but was not dry which was great. I ordered a side of Mac and cheese that seemed old. I also ordered a negroni that was garnished with a lemon wedge instead an orange peel. That's a big deal for a whiskey bar. I was honest with the waiter and manager who were more interested in me mispronouncing prix fixe. The manager really needs some work in the area of customer service. His position and the chef could bring down the whole establishment. Just sad...I don't mind paying a lot for the food if it is awesome. The menu has dwindled along with the choices. The meat selections that were awesome have been replaced with burgers. Burgers and whiskey, really? This used to be the highlight of our stay but it has come to an end.

Food was outstanding probably the best rack of lamb I ever had! Atmosphere nicer than expected. Only ding was that our server left us waiting a very long while to order since she was having an extended conversation at another table.

Excellent service. Love the food. Everyone was happy with service and meal. Prices were fair. Like that everyone receives meal at same time. Terrific

Unfortunately the restaurant is closing for good this weekend. It's a shame, because it is excellent.