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Fine Dining · Palmerston North
Ember
& Oak
A celebration of fire and flavour — where live-fire cooking meets seasonal New Zealand ingredients in an atmosphere of quiet luxury.
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Wed–Thu: 6 PM–10 PMFri–Sat: 5:30 PM–11 PMSun: 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
Our Story
Born From the
Heart of the Fire
Ember & Oak was born from a simple obsession: what happens when you cook everything over live fire? Chef Aroha Ngāti spent six years in Auckland's best kitchens before returning to her Manawatū roots to answer that question.
Every element of the restaurant — from the open-flame kitchen to the hand-forged ironwork — is a tribute to the craft of heat and patience. We cook slowly, deliberately, and with deep respect for the land that feeds us.
2019
Est.
4
Awards
28
Tables
Chef Aroha Ngāti
Head Chef & Co-founder
Gallery
A Visual Journey
“An extraordinary evening — every dish told a story through smoke, fire, and texture. The dry-aged ribeye is the finest I've had in New Zealand.”
Sophia M.
Food Journalist
Find Us
Visit Ember & Oak
12 The Square
Palmerston North, 4410
Wed–Thu: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fri–Sat: 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Sun: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Closed Mon–Tue
Reserve a Table
We accept reservations up to 30 days in advance. Walk-ins welcome subject to availability.
Private Events
Full restaurant buy-outs and private dining room available for groups of 15–28.
events@emberandoak.co.nz →