Ember Byron Bay

Ember Byron Bay is a steakhouse and charcoal-grill restaurant at 108-114 Jonson Street, within Mercato on Byron. The restaurant centres its cooking on live fire, combining a relaxed atmosphere with a more polished approach to dining. Northern Rivers produce shapes the menu, with meat, seafood and vegetables prepared to highlight the character of the ingredients.

A Josper charcoal grill forms the centre of the kitchen. High-heat cooking gives the food a smoky, flame-kissed quality while helping retain the natural flavour and texture of each ingredient. Steak is a major focus, with the menu built around carefully sourced beef, including grain-fed and dry-aged options. Larger cuts and bone-in selections add a shareable element for tables looking to make the meal a group occasion.

The menu also extends beyond beef. Lamb, seafood and vegetables are included among the produce suited to the grill, giving the restaurant options for different tastes while keeping fire and charcoal at the centre of the experience. The cooking style is direct and ingredient-led, with the grill providing much of the seasoning through smoke, heat and char.

Drinks are designed to complement the food, with a wine list covering pairings for grilled meats, seafood and vegetable dishes. A sommelier team is available to assist with matching wine to the meal, while the cocktail bar adds a more social option before dinner or alongside the menu.

Ember suits diners seeking a dedicated steakhouse experience without a formal or stiff atmosphere. It works for a date, a dinner with friends, a shared meal built around a larger cut, or a celebration that calls for a considered restaurant setting. The venue also caters for private events and functions, including milestone occasions, corporate gatherings, engagement celebrations and pre-wedding events.

With dinner service and later trading, plus daytime opening across the weekend, Ember provides a flexible setting for meals at different points of the day. The combination of local produce, charcoal cooking, wine and cocktails gives the restaurant a clear Byron Bay identity while keeping the focus on hearty, fire-led food.