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Oak and Ember, Ontario, CA

Oak and Ember

4 (54)
$30 and under
Californian
1021 N Milliken Ave, Ontario, CA 91764-5023

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Oak and Ember isn’t just a place to eat—it’s a place to gather. Whether you’re enjoying a casual evening with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or indulging in a Sunday family feast, we’ve created a warm and welcoming atmosphere where food, drink, and conversation flow freely. Our rustic, inviting space is designed to reflect the natural beauty of California, with an emphasis on wood, stone, and fire to complement the flavors of our BBQ.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (909) 218-7036
  • Website
    https://theoakontario.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1021 N Milliken Ave, Ontario, CA 91764-5023
  • Neighborhood
    Rancho Cucamonga
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 54 people are saying

Oak and Ember reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Inland Empire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oak and Ember offers a vibrant atmosphere with a "beautiful restaurant" and "energetic, family-oriented vibe." Diners rave about the "great food" and "tender, flavorful meat." Service is generally praised as "excellent" and "friendly," although there are some staffing hiccups. The vintage-inspired decor and unique menu items make it worth a visit.
54 Reviews

  1. Vanessa

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My bartender Erin was amazing; she made the best drinks and provided excellent customer service. Cairo was our server; he was informative about the menu and had great energy. The food was delicious, with the meat being flavorful and tender!

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  2. Ron

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Flavored and tender, service is a little slow but understandable That place be packed

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  3. Kennedy

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall a decent BBQ but nothing spectacular from what I ordered. I would go back but try some different things that mainly focus on the BBQ rather than the other cuisines, they try to mix in there. I ordered the brisket along with the beef rib tacos. The brisket was well cooked very tender and moist! However, the beef rib tacos had some sort of sliced beef which was very chewy and tough. It comes with two tacos and tallow fries, I couldn’t really finish due to the toughness as well as the fries tasting a little stale and cold. My friend ordered the beef brisket Birria tacos, which she said were good however they didn’t beat true authentic Birria tacos. I’d give this place a second chance trying the regular beef ribs.

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  4. Greg

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Portions are kind of small for price. Ambiance was very clean industrial.

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  5. janae

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant was nice with decor. The floor was slippery and greasy. The food tasted amazing but was cold and took forever. The service was extremely slow but very nice. Overall I think they need to figure out the connection between the back of house and front of house. Not sure I will come back as it didn’t seem worth it.

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  6. Eric

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks should be on deck when the entire table is doing self serve brunch and the added 3% restaurants tip to the bill really kills it when service is lack luster. Cold bbq sauce that has to be requested is a sin, too.

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  7. Molina

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The quality of the food and the single portion option were not to my liking, but the atmosphere was enjoyable.

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  8. Kevin

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Best steak I’ve ever had, but they are a bit understaffed and made our experience crappier than it needed to be. Best steak I’ve ever had though I’ll give them that.

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  9. Carolyn

    Orange County46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was crowded on a Friday night so we had to wait for service. Once acknowledged, things moved along. The beef ribs were juicy and delicious. The tri tip was cooked well done and on the dry side. The mac and cheese, brussell sprouts and strawberry fields salad were excellent. The foccaccio bread was perfection. This was our first visit and we will come back again.

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  10. Loretta

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing it was way to cold and the server bartender was not the best

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FAQs

Oak and Ember offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (909) 218-7036.

Oak and Ember is rated 4 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Oak and Ember

1021 N Milliken Ave, Ontario, CA 91764-5023

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Rancho Cucamonga
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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