Farm-to-Table Restaurant | Private Dining | Catering

Where Every Dish Tells a Story.

A neighbourhood farm-to-table restaurant in the heart of Vancouver. Seasonal menus crafted from locally sourced ingredients, a curated wine list, and a warm room designed for long evenings with good company.
4.9★
Google Rating
1,200+
Guests Monthly
100%
Locally Sourced
8 Yrs
In Business
About Us

A neighbourhood restaurant with serious cooking

Ember & Oak Kitchen opened in 2017 with a simple philosophy: great food starts with great ingredients. We work directly with 14 farms and producers within 150km of Vancouver to build our menus each season, which means what you eat today reflects what the land around us is doing right now.

Our head chef, Marco Reyes, trained in Lyon and has cooked at two Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe before returning to his home city. He leads a kitchen team of eight who share his obsession with craft, waste reduction, and flavour.

We seat 60 in the main dining room and 20 in a private room downstairs, available for buyouts, corporate dinners, and special occasions. We also offer a catering service for off-site events across Metro Vancouver.

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Seasonal Menus
Our menu changes four times a year to reflect the best of what local farms are producing.
02
Local Sourcing
Every ingredient is traceable. We name our suppliers on the menu because we are proud of them.
03
Waste Zero
We compost, preserve, ferment, and cure. Our kitchen waste target is under 5%.
04
Warm Hospitality
We train our team in genuine hospitality, not scripted service. You should feel at home here.
Our Team

The people behind every plate

A kitchen and front-of-house team who care deeply about what they do.

MR
Marco Reyes
Head Chef
Trained in Lyon. 18 years of professional cooking. Twice nominated for Vancouver Magazine's Chef of the Year.
PN
Priya Nair
Front of House Manager
10 years in hospitality management. Sets the tone for every service. WSET Level 3 certified.
LS
Lena Schultz
Pastry Chef
Specialises in sourdough, laminated pastry, and seasonal desserts. Trained at the Culinary Institute of America.
JO
James Okafor
Sommelier & Bar Lead
WSET Diploma. Curates our wine list of 120 labels, focusing on small producers from BC, France, and Italy.
Reservations & Events

Dining, Private Events & Catering

Whether it is a table for two or a 120-person wedding, we have you covered.

Dinner
A la Carte Dining
Our main dining room is open Tuesday to Sunday evenings. Seasonal menu with 6 starters, 7 mains, and 5 desserts.
Mains from $34
Lunch
Weekend Brunch
Saturday and Sunday brunch service. House pastries, egg dishes, and a Bloody Mary worth talking about.
Brunch from $18
Private
Private Dining Room
Our 20-seat private room is available for buyouts — dinners, celebrations, board lunches, and corporate events.
From $1,200 buyout
Catering
Off-Site Catering
We bring the Ember & Oak experience to you. Corporate events, weddings, and private parties across Metro Vancouver.
Custom quote
Gift
Gift Cards
Available in any denomination. Delivered digitally or as a printed card. The perfect gift for anyone who loves to eat.
From $50
Wine
Wine Pairing Menu
Let our sommelier guide you through a 5-course tasting menu with matched wines. Available Friday and Saturday evenings.
$125 per person
Recent Events

What We Have Been Up To

A selection of recent events and menu highlights.

Tech Company Christmas Dinner
Private Event
60-guest buyout for a tech company's annual dinner. 4-course menu, matched wines, and a cheese board station.
CorporatePrivate Dining60 Guests
Whistler Wedding Catering
Catering
Off-site catering for a 120-person wedding reception at a Whistler lodge. Seasonal menu, passed canapes, and plated mains.
WeddingCateringWhistler
Winter 2024 Seasonal Menu
Menu Feature
Our winter menu featured heritage pork from Pemberton, sablefish from Haida Gwaii, and black truffle risotto. Sold out 3 weeks in a row.
SeasonalFarm-to-TableSold Out
Guest Reviews

What Our Guests Say

We let our guests do the talking.

★★★★★
“The best meal I have had in Vancouver. The lamb was extraordinary and the wine pairing was spot on. We will be back.”
CL
Claire W.
Local Resident
★★★★★
“We hosted our board dinner here and it was flawless. Marco even came to the table to talk through the menu. Exceptional.”
TO
Tom R.
CEO, Tech Company
★★★★★
“The seasonal tasting menu is worth every penny. Honestly felt like a Michelin experience without the stuffiness.”
AI
Aisha K.
Food Writer