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Wood-Fired • Seasonal • Downtown

Cooked over open flame. Rooted in the seasons.

Saffron & Ember is a live-fire kitchen serving a menu that changes with the harvest — bold, smoky, and built around ingredients from growers we know by name.

  • Live-fire hearth kitchen
  • Seasonal, locally sourced
  • Natural & low-intervention wines
Tonight's Hearth

Now serving

Featured plate
Ember Short Rib
Market pick
Charred Greens
Pour of the night
Skin-Contact Riesling
Nightly
Wood-fired service
Seasonal
Menu, changed weekly
40+
Natural wines by the glass
Private
Events & chef’s counter
The Experience

Ways to dine with us

From a walk-in seat at the hearth counter to a full buyout of the dining room, there is a table at Saffron & Ember for every occasion.

Dinner Service

Our à la carte dinner menu highlights the wood-fired hearth — sharing plates, seasonal vegetables, and slow-cooked proteins.

  • Nightly 5pm–11pm
  • À la carte & sharing plates
  • Vegetarian-forward options
  • Walk-ins welcome

Chef's Counter Tasting

Eight seats facing the flame for a multi-course tasting guided by the chef, with optional wine pairings.

  • 7-course tasting
  • Front-row hearth seating
  • Optional pairings
  • Reservation only

Wine & Aperitivo

A curated list of natural and low-intervention wines alongside a snack menu, perfect for the bar before dinner.

  • 40+ wines by the glass
  • Seasonal aperitivi
  • Bar snacks
  • No reservation needed
Reservations

Securing your table is easy

Book online in seconds, or walk in and grab a seat at the hearth counter and bar.

01

Pick a Date

Choose your night and party size on the reservation page.

02

Choose Your Seat

Dining room, chef’s counter, or the wine bar — your call.

03

Confirm Details

Note allergies, celebrations, or seating preferences.

04

Come Hungry

Arrive and let the hearth do the rest. We’ll take it from there.

From the Hearth

A taste of the seasonal menu

A sample of what the kitchen is firing this season. The menu changes weekly with the harvest.

To Start

  • Wood-Oven Focaccia

    Cultured butter, smoked sea salt

    $9
  • Charred Market Greens

    Lemon, aged pecorino, chili crisp

    $14
  • Ember-Roasted Beets

    Whipped goat cheese, hazelnut

    $15

From the Fire

  • Ember Short Rib

    48-hour braise, smoked jus, root purée

    $34
  • Hearth Half Chicken

    Wood-grilled, salsa verde, seasonal veg

    $28
  • Flame-Kissed Cauliflower Steak

    Tahini, pomegranate, mint

    $24

To Finish

  • Burnt Honey Panna Cotta

    Poached pear, toasted oat crumble

    $11
  • Dark Chocolate & Smoked Salt Tart

    Olive oil, crème fraîche

    $12
Before You Visit

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before your visit to Saffron & Ember.

Yes. We recommend booking the dining room and chef’s counter in advance through our reservation page. The wine bar and hearth counter are kept open for walk-ins each night.

Gather around the fire.

Book your table and taste what the hearth is cooking this season.