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Crafted with Fire

The Menu

Seasonal ingredients, open-flame technique, and a reverence for craft.

Starters From the Grill Mains Sides Desserts Cocktails Wine
To Begin

Starters

Charred Octopus $18

Spanish octopus, crispy fingerlings, chorizo vinaigrette, smoked paprika aioli, micro cilantro

Wagyu Carpaccio $22

A5 Wagyu, truffle aioli, shaved Parmesan, arugula, caper berries, lemon oil

Chef’s Pick
Truffle Burrata $16

Creamy burrata, black truffle honey, grilled sourdough, heirloom tomato, basil oil

Tuna Tartare $19

Sushi-grade ahi, avocado mousse, sesame-ginger dressing, wonton crisps, tobiko

Lobster Bisque $14

Maine lobster, sherry cream, chive oil, micro greens, house croutons

Over White Oak

From the Grill

14oz Bone-In Ribeye $52

Dry-aged 28 days, charred over white oak, compound herb butter, roasted marrow, watercress

Signature
8oz Filet Mignon $48

Center-cut tenderloin, peppercorn demi-glace, truffle mashed potato, grilled asparagus

Whole Branzino $34

Mediterranean sea bass, lemon caper relish, herb salad, olive oil crushed potatoes

Berkshire Pork Chop $36

Double-cut, brined 24 hours, apple mostarda, roasted root vegetables, sage jus

The Main Event

Mains

Pan-Seared Halibut $38

Wild Alaskan halibut, saffron risotto, beurre blanc, roasted fennel, dill oil

Duck Breast $36

Moulard duck, cherry gastrique, sweet potato puree, charred Brussels sprouts, pecan crumble

Braised Short Rib $32

72-hour braise, creamy polenta, gremolata, red wine reduction, root vegetables

Wild Mushroom Risotto $26

Arborio rice, porcini, chanterelle, truffle oil, Parmesan crisp, chive oil

Vegetarian
On the Side

Sides

Truffle Fries $11

Hand-cut, truffle oil, Parmesan, fresh herbs, garlic aioli

Charred Broccolini $10

Open-flame charred, chili flake, lemon zest, toasted almonds

Oak-Smoked Mac & Cheese $12

Three-cheese blend, smoked Gouda, herb breadcrumb, white oak essence

Creamed Spinach $9

Baby spinach, nutmeg bechamel, crispy shallots

Sweet Finish

Desserts

Smoked Chocolate Fondant $14

Molten center, oak-smoked ganache, vanilla bean ice cream, cocoa soil

Chef’s Pick
Bourbon Pecan Tart $13

Caramelized pecans, bourbon caramel, brown butter ice cream, sea salt

Crème Brûlée $12

Classic vanilla custard, torched sugar crust, seasonal berries, tuile

From the Bar

Cocktails

The Ember Old Fashioned $16

Smoked bourbon, demerara, charred orange peel, Angostura bitters, oak-smoked ice sphere

Signature
Oak Manhattan $18

Oak-barrel-aged rye, sweet vermouth, bitters, luxardo cherry, orange twist

Smoky Paloma $14

Mezcal, fresh grapefruit, lime, agave, smoked salt rim, soda

Riverside Spritz $13

Aperol, prosecco, St-Germain, blood orange, rosemary sprig, soda

Espresso Martini $16

Ketel One, fresh espresso, Kahlua, vanilla bean, three coffee beans

Curated Selection

Wine

Pricing shown as glass · bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag’s Leap Glass $18 · Bottle $68

Napa Valley — Blackcurrant, cedar, supple tannins. Perfect with our ribeye.

Pinot Noir, Erath Glass $14 · Bottle $52

Willamette Valley — Cherry, earth, velvet finish. Beautiful with duck.

Chardonnay, Rombauer Glass $16 · Bottle $60

Carneros — Tropical fruit, butter, toasted oak. Pairs with halibut.

Sancerre, Domaine Vacheron Glass $15 · Bottle $56

Loire Valley — Crisp citrus, mineral, flinty. Ideal with burrata.

Rosé, Whispering Angel Glass $13 · Bottle $48

Provence — Pale, delicate, peach blossom and strawberry. Refreshing starter.

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Modern American grill and cocktail bar in Jacksonville’s Riverside neighborhood.

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