Ember on Toorak, Toorak: Steaks Finished Over Charcoal in an Upstairs Room Made for Long Lunches

Ember on Toorak is built around the flame. Upstairs at Level 1, 32 Jackson Street, this fire-led steakhouse is open seven days for lunch and dinner, with steaks seasoned, rested and finished over open charcoal on the Hibachi grill.

Open flame, Australian produce

The kitchen works with premium Australian beef, seafood, handmade pasta and seasonal sides, finished with restraint over heat. Ember says open flame, careful sourcing and restrained seasoning keep the focus on produce, texture and the finish from the grill. Alongside the steaks, handmade pasta, oysters, slow-cooked cuts and seasonal sides move from the kitchen with a steady rhythm, with plates to share and sauces served beside the steak.

A room made for lingering

The upstairs dining room stays warm and low-lit, with timber, brass, wine glasses and the glow of the grill setting the pace. Ember describes it as a room made for long lunches, dates, celebrations and regular seats at the bar, with service that follows the rhythm of the table: attentive when needed, relaxed when the conversation takes over.

Lunch, dinner and set menus

Choose from the à la carte menu of snacks, handmade pasta, premium steaks and flame-led mains, or settle in for a long lunch: two or three courses with a house drink, Monday to Saturday. For groups, events and long dinners there are shared set menus, where you choose an entree, a main and a dessert and "let the table settle in".

From the cellar and the bar

The wine list takes in Champagne, Burgundy and the Barossa, and is built for steak and seafood. The bar sets the first note with aperitifs, barrel cocktails, chilled martinis and wine by the glass, and Ember says its drinks are built around the food: citrus for seafood, structure for steak and darker spirits for the last seat of the night.

Private dining and events

Private dining tables can be set for birthdays, client dinners, family celebrations and group lunches, with menus, drinks and timing shaped around the occasion. Use the enquiry form on the website for events, private dining, special requests, gift enquiries or dietary notes.

Visit Ember on Toorak

Ember on Toorak is at Level 1, 32 Jackson Street, Toorak, open Monday to Thursday 11am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 10pm, and Sunday 11am to 9pm. Advance bookings are recommended for weekends, group dining and special occasions; book through OpenTable on the website or call 03 9191 9973.

Contact

Ember on Toorak
Level 1, 32 Jackson Street, Toorak VIC 3142
Phone: 03 9191 9973
Email: embertoorak@gmail.com
Website: embertoorak.com.au
Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 11am–9pm

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