Ember & Iron Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Ember & Iron, a culinary gem nestled in St. Johns, Florida. This restaurant beautifully marries modern ambiance with a diverse menu that showcases bold flavors and creative dishes. Start your journey with the Grit Cake Nashville hot chicken bites or indulge in the Harissa Mussels, complemented by a delectable coconut sauce.
The Seared Lump Crabcake is a standout dish that highlights the freshness of lump blue crab meat, while the Calabrian Buffalo Wings offer a spicy twist that will tantalize your taste buds. Pair your meal with delightful sides like Truffle Fries or the unique Black Eyed Peas with Bacon Lardons to elevate your dining experience.
With rave reviews highlighting the attentive service and inviting atmosphere, Ember & Iron promises a memorable outing for food enthusiasts and families alike. Whether you’re enjoying a casual meal or celebrating a special occasion, this establishment should be at the top of your dining list!
Beginnings
Oysters On the Half Shell
Half or full dozen raw oysters, cocktail sauce, seasonal sauce mignonette
E & I Roasted Oysters
Half or full dozen oysters, roasted over embers, preserved lemon, herb & horseradish butter
Hummus
Shaved vegetables, sumac onions, roasted cashews, grilled pita
Fried Pickles
House-made garden pickles, spicy ranch
Logan Turnpike Mill Skillet Cornbread
Whipped honey butter, and pepper jelly
Smoked Salmon Dip
Sesame rice crackers, everything bagel spice
Seared Lump Crabcake
Lump blue crab meat and pickled green tomato remoulade sauce
Beef Tartare
Grilled sourdough, confit garlic, fried shallots, cured egg yolk, radish
Harissa Mussels
Mussels, harissa coconut sauce, caramelized onion, toast
Cowboy Fries
French fries, short rib, bbq sauce, pickled jalepenos, cheese sauce
Ember Grilled Shrimp
Togarashi butter, toast
Calabrian Buffalo Wings
Wings tossed in calabrian buffalo sauce
Fried Brussel Sprouts
Bacon jam
Grit Cake
Nashville hot chicken bites, blue cheese, bacon, chives
Hot Honey Sriracha Chicken Bites
Cornbread croutons, powdered sugar
Hearth Roasted Beet Salad
Ember roasted beets, honey, thyme goat cheese, arugula, cashews, champagne vinaigrette
Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce, buttermilk ranch, Compart Family Farms bacon, heirloom tomato, blue cheese
Baby Gem Salad
Baby gem lettuce, green goddess, nuts and seeds
Salads
SEA
Seared Salmon
Jasmine rice, seasonal ember-roasted vegetables and cashew basil pesto
Lemon & Herb Roasted Bronzino
Whole roasted fresh fish, peppers, olives lemon herb oil. Choice of two sides
Seared Snapper
Jasmine rice, seasonal vegetables, Thai red curry
Seared Scallops
Sweet corn puree, bacon corn & mustard greens, cornbread crouton
Fish & Chips
Beer battered cod, malt vinegar, tartar sauce
Shrimp Linguini
Sundried tomato pesto, roasted artichoke hearts, pecorino
Seared Red Fish
Herbed Couscous, grilled artichoke hearts, spicy broccolini, romesco sauce
E & I Shrimp and Grits
Logan turnpike mill grits, charred okra, smoked chorizo, dukes brown ale, blistered tomatoes
Half Buttermilk Chicken
Buttermilk marinated chicken, grilled lemon & roasted pepper salsa Verde. Choice of two sides
Beef Short Rib
Logan turnpike mill grits, brown butter roasted mushrooms, gremolata, red wine demi
Chimichurri Steak
Hanger steak, chimichurri sauce, crispy fried garlic rosemary potatoes, glazed vegetables
Ribeye & Frites
Ember grilled 16 oz ribeye, beef fat fries, ember roasted house vegetables, & demi-glace
Grilled Bone in Pork Chop
Sweet tea brine, black eyed peas, brown butter mushrooms, miso cream
8oz Steak Burger
Tillamook cheddar cheese, caramelized onion & bacon jam, beef fat aioli, grilled potato roll, truffle fries
Pork Schnitzel
confit potatoes, mustard cram sauce, brussel kraut
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, pickle, tangy sauce, fries
Filet Mignon
bacon brussel sprouts, whipped potatoes, smokey blue cheese cream
Land
Sweets
S'mores Pie
Graham cracker crust, toasted meringue
Flourless Chocolate Cake
white chocolate ganache
Skillet Cookie A La Mode
Cookie of the day, ice cream
Key Lime Pie
house made key lime pie with a whipped cream and lime zest