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Food - Oak and Embers Tavern Hudson, Hudson, OH

Oak and Embers Tavern Hudson

4 (51)
$31 to $50
Barbecue
7774 Darrow Rd, Hudson, OH 44236

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Oak and Embers Tavern Hudson

4
$31 to $50
Barbecue
Hudson

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for outdoor dining
Take a long sip of fine Kentucky Bourbon and let the smokehouse aroma of slow cooked barbecue transport you south of the Mason Dixon. Oak & Embers proprietors spent years researching southern cuisine to offer you this experience. Their many trips to the Carolina’s, Georgia, Texas and Kentucky have brought to life an idea born from their love for great barbecue.

The Oak & Embers menu offers homemade selections prepared from scratch. Great care goes into the preparation of each entrée. Brisket, pork, ribs, sausage and chicken are wood-smoked for hours to heighten flavor and texture—pink, tender meat is proof of the process. Lighter fare options include salads and flatbreads prepared with unique taste combinations to offer an escape from the mundane. Each entrée and side dish is cooked to order from recipes created from years of tasty research. Our unique sauces, rubs and dressings are original and thoughtfully combined to complement each featured entrée.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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Reviews

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4

4.0
(51)
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Good for groups

  • Cleveland

    Good for groups

Review summary

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Oak and Embers Tavern in Hudson offers "excellent food" and "wonderful service," with standout servers like Erica and Lauren. The menu features tasty brisket, pulled pork, and apple slaw. Some experiences vary, but the ambiance is "cheerfully energetic and spacious." Don't miss the queso, and look out for live entertainment on select nights.
51 Reviews
  1. Kenneth Gold

    Cleveland114 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We used to go to the Oak and Embers in Chesterland, but it recently closed. We tried the Hudson location and were very happy. It is a much nicer location. We were served by Erica and warmly welcomed by Gina. Excellent food. We will be back.

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  2. Michael Gold

    Cleveland23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience & wonderful service & great food!!

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  3. stephanie

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and the staff was super friendly! The queso was amazing 10/10

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  4. Charlene Gold

    Cleveland86 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on September 25, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Started rough and never recovered. Ordered a glass of wine and an Ohio Old Fashioned. Wine came iut right away the old fashioned was delayed. It finally came and was a beautiful glass with a large cube of ice and about three drops of bitters or some other liquid. The bartender assured me she measured everything out and the issue was the glass was too big....I truly believe she missed adding the bourbon. For $18 I was not willing to accept and sent it back which they managed appropriately. The food was delivered, very average at best which managed the service but the pace was slow. We were there Friday at 6:30 PM, should have been bustling, it was dead. About five at the bar including us, maybe three to five other tables. Without improvements, this place will not last another 3 months.

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  5. Paul

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 29, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We dine frequently at Oak and Embers, so we know what to expect in terms of food quality and service. On this visit we ordered drinks and meals at the same time and our meals were served before our drinks. The specialty drinks are always excellent at Oak and Embers. Burnt ends are one of our favorites. On this visit the meat was fattier and greasier than on previous visits. Otherwise, the meal was as expected.

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  6. JoanH

    Cleveland3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 17, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there on a Monday they had a burger special burgers, ribs, fries, green beans were excellent. Black bean soup Was room temp, had to send it back to be heated?

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  7. Michael

    Cleveland31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 14, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall it was a nice experience. Service was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Brisket and pulled pork were tender and with good flavor. Apple slaw was my favorite side, mashed potatoes and Mac n cheese were both plain and just ok. The corn bread was extremely dry and crumbly, the sugar glaze on the top would have been an excellent addition to a more tender crumb product. Cheese curds were a delicious appetizer.

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  8. Gwen

    Cleveland11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The 3 of us shared a 3-meat platter. It was plenty of food for sharing and really delicious. We also really liked our waitress Erica and will ask for her again.

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  9. Robert

    Cleveland2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 17, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered a meal with Brisket and ribs. The brisket was wonderful, but the ribs were quite dry, and tasted like a small amount of sauce was added on way too early, and it caramelized too much and became crusty. The green beans were very good, and the cornbread with honey on it was wonderful. My wife thought her meal was great. The ambiance was a nice balance of cheerfully energetic and spacious. The parking was generous and felt secure.

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  10. Luann Gold

    Cleveland53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 3, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    My husband loves the BBQ at Oak and Embers. Service was good. Food was good. We will go back.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

Yes, families do dine at Oak & Embers, and the menu includes kid-friendly a la carte brunch items (pancakes, two eggs, bacon, sausage, juice) that work well for children.

For a daytime outing, Sunday brunch (served 11:00 am–3:00 pm) is a noted option; for lively weekend evenings, several guests recommend going Thursday through Saturday.

Yes, Oak and Embers Tavern- Hudson is frequently enjoyed for special evenings: guests praise its quiet, rustic atmosphere and report successful date- and anniversary-style visits.

Yes, Oak & Embers offers cocktails and a large bourbon selection alongside its food menu, including brunch cocktails like Bourbon Milk Punch and an extensive bourbon list noted by guests.

Yes, Oak & Embers runs a daily happy hour and offers a Sunday brunch service: happy hour is listed daily from 3:00–6:00 pm, and brunch is served Sundays 11:00 am–3:00 pm, with a dedicated Sunday Brunch Menu and cocktails.

Casual dress, comfortable, relaxed attire is appropriate; nothing formal is required.

For a livelier night out, guests suggest visiting Oak & Embers on Thursday, Friday or Saturday evenings; weekends (like Mother’s Day weekend) can be busier, while weekday or early-week visits tend to be calmer.

Oak and Embers Tavern- Hudson is open daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm; the bar is open daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm. Sunday brunch runs 11:00 am–3:00 pm, and happy hour is posted daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm.

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A photo of Oak and Embers Tavern Hudson restaurant

Oak and Embers Tavern Hudson

4
$31 to $50
Barbecue
Hudson

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
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