★★★★★
“Birthday dinner here and they made it special without being cheesy. The tasting menu was incredible. Every course came with a story about the farm. Our server knew everything.”
Farm to Table · Wood-Fired · Craft Cocktails · Since 2019
Nashville's Best
Farm-to-Table.
Seasonal menus built from Tennessee farms. Wood-fired everything. Craft cocktails that mean something. A neighborhood restaurant that happens to be worth a drive from anywhere in the city.
4.8★
Google
200+
Seats
12
Local farms
6
Years
About Brick & Ember Kitchen
Brick & Ember Kitchen opened in 2019 in The Gulch with one idea: cook with fire, source from neighbors, and make a place where the food is serious but the vibe isn't. Chef Marcus Cole built relationships with 12 Tennessee farms before we opened the doors. The wood-fired oven is the heart of every dish — and you can taste the difference.
Our full story →What We're Known For
Every dish starts with a conversation with our farmers. Every cocktail is built from scratch.
Wood-Fired Kitchen
Our custom wood-fired oven and grill run at 800°F. Steaks get a crust you can't get on gas. Pizzas blister in 90 seconds. Vegetables char and caramelize into something you didn't know you wanted. The smoke and flame are the difference between good food and unforgettable food.
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Seasonal Farm Menu
We change the menu every 6 weeks based on what's growing within 50 miles of Nashville. Wedgewood Farms greens. Delvin Farms pork. Noble Springs goat cheese. When you eat here, you're eating Tennessee — not a supply chain.
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Craft Cocktails
Our bar program uses house-made syrups, local spirits from Corsair and Nelson's Green Brier, and seasonal ingredients from the same farms that feed the kitchen. The Old Fashioned has smoked maple. The margarita has habanero honey. Nothing comes from a gun.
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Private Events
The Ember Room seats 40 for private dinners, rehearsals, corporate events. Custom menus. Dedicated service. Full AV. We handle everything — you just show up and eat.
Learn more →Reserve Your Table
Book online, call us, or just walk in. We're in The Gulch on 12th Ave South. Private events welcome.
(855) 532-7550Why Choose Brick & Ember Kitchen?
The same standards on every job. Here's what sets us apart.
Farm Partnerships
12 Tennessee farms within 50 miles. We visit them. We know their names. That's the food on your plate.
Real Wood Fire
Custom 800°F wood-burning oven and grill. No gas shortcuts. The flavor speaks for itself.
Curated Wine List
60 bottles selected to pair with what we're cooking this season. Staff trained to recommend, not upsell.
James Beard Chef
Chef Marcus Cole — James Beard semifinalist 2024. Trained at Blackberry Farm. Nashville born.
Live Music Fridays
Acoustic sets by Nashville songwriters. No cover. Just good music with great food.
Neighborhood First
We're not a tourist trap. Regulars get the best table. Your birthday matters to us.
How It Works
Simple. Fast. No runaround.
Call Us
Tell us what you need. A real person answers — not a robot, not a call center.
Free Estimate
We come out, look at the job, and give you a clear price. No obligation. No pressure.
We Do the Work
Licensed pros. On time. Clean. We treat your home like it's ours.
You're Happy
The job is done right. You tell your neighbors. That's how we've built this business.
What Our Customers Say
4.8 stars · 520+ Google reviews
★★★★★
“The wood-fired ribeye is the best steak I've had in Nashville. Not the fanciest place in town — better than that. Real food, real fire, real people. We come every other week.”
★★★★★
“Best cocktails in The Gulch, hands down. The smoked Old Fashioned is dangerous. Food was equally impressive — the charred cauliflower steak converted my carnivore husband.”
★★★★★
“We hosted our rehearsal dinner in the Ember Room. 35 guests, custom menu, wine pairing. Flawless. The team handled everything. Our families are still talking about the food.”
★★★★★
“The fact that they change the menu every few weeks keeps us coming back. Always something new but always that wood-fire quality. The Sunday brunch is Nashville's best kept secret.”
★★★★★
“Came here skeptical — farm-to-table can be all marketing. This isn't. You can taste the difference. The pork chop from Delvin Farms was unreal. Worth every penny.”
Areas We Serve
Proudly serving Nashville and surrounding communities.
The Gulch12 SouthEast NashvilleGermantownSylvan ParkBerry HillGreen HillsBelmontHillsboro VillageWedgewood-Houston