Oak & Embers Tavern is serving its last plates of barbecue in Chesterland this week, with the longtime Mayfield Road spot set to close after Wednesday. The shutdown leaves the small operation with a single outpost in nearby Hudson and brings more than a decade of Chesterland business to a close.
Management shared a brief farewell note thanking customers for years of birthdays, game nights and family dinners, adding, "The friendships, memories, and community we've built together are something we'll always treasure," as reported by Cleveland Scene. The outlet reports a Pinecrest location operated from 2019 through 2022 and that the Hudson site will remain open under current ownership, according to the same report.
From Chesterland to Hudson
Gretchen and Marc Garofoli opened Oak & Embers in Chesterland in 2014 and later converted the former Marcelita's into a larger Hudson restaurant, which opened in 2017, according to Cleveland Magazine. The Oak & Embers website lists the Hudson address and phone number and continues to take reservations and catering inquiries online, Oak & Embers shows.
What’s closing — and what stays
Per management, the Chesterland dining room will be shuttered after Wednesday while the flagship Hudson location at 7774 Darrow Road will remain open, as reported by Cleveland Scene. The brand's short-lived Pinecrest outpost already closed between 2019 and 2022, the report adds.
Regulars and reviews
Online reservation pages and review sites show the Chesterland spot built a steady local following, with diners routinely praising the smoked brisket and weekend energy. TripAdvisor's page for the Chesterland restaurant lists hundreds of reviews and reflects a mix of long-time regulars and more recent critiques, according to TripAdvisor.
The Garofolis thanked staff, vendors and guests in their note and asked the community to cherish the memories made at the Chesterland dining room. For anyone planning a visit, Oak & Embers lists hours and contact details for the Hudson location on its website, call (234) 602-1056 or see Oak & Embers for the latest information.
