Suited And Ember

Where the Fire Meets the Felt.

Suited And Ember is a modern Australian restaurant with a wood-fired kitchen and a dedicated offline poker salon. Here, the primal warmth of the fire meets the focused intimacy of the felt.

Wood-fired kitchen glowing in the foreground with a poker salon visible through a glass partition beyond

Choose Your Evening

Three Entry Points

The Kitchen

Modern Australian Dining

Seasonal dishes driven by fire and smoke, from wood-fired meats to charred vegetables and house-made breads.

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The Table

Dinner, Drinks & Conversation

Designed for long evenings and shared plates, with a cocktail and wine list curated for the menu.

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The Felt

Offline Poker & Texas Hold'em

Regular Hold'em nights and tournaments in a dedicated card salon. No online gambling—just in-person play.

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The Signature Experience

Fire → Table → Felt

  1. Step 1

    Fire

    The evening begins in the wood-fired kitchen, where our chefs work with open flame and smoke to create dishes that are both primal and refined. Seasonal ingredients are transformed by fire.

  2. Step 2

    Table

    Guests move to the dining room, where shared plates, drinks, and conversation set the pace for a relaxed, indulgent meal. Cocktails and wine pair with the smoky flavors.

  3. Step 3

    Felt

    After dinner, the night continues in the poker salon, where the focus shifts to the felt and the quiet intensity of in-person Texas Hold'em.

The Kitchen

Fire as the Foundation

Our kitchen is built around a wood-fired oven and grill, where the natural flavors of Australian produce are enhanced by smoke and char. The seasonal menu changes with local availability, and signature dishes include wood-fired meats, charred vegetables, and house-made breads.

A Menu for Sharing

Dishes are designed to be shared, encouraging conversation and a leisurely pace that mirrors the unhurried rhythm of a poker game. Plates arrive as they are ready, not in strict courses, and cocktails and wines are selected to complement the smoky flavors.

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Chef placing a cast-iron skillet into a glowing wood-fired oven
Green felt poker table with fanned cards under low copper pendant lights

The Felt

A Room for Focus

The poker salon is a dedicated space designed for concentration and camaraderie, with professional tables, low lighting, and the quiet rustle of cards. Deep forest green felt and copper accents evoke the classic card room, with no distractions—just the game and the players.

Texas Hold'em and More

We host regular Texas Hold'em tournaments and casual Hold'em nights, welcoming players of all levels in a respectful, in-person environment. Buy-ins are for entertainment only; there are no monetary prizes. Experienced dealers and a professional atmosphere complete the room.

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The Interior

Firelight and Felt

Firelight

Warmth and Copper

The dining room is bathed in the warm glow of the wood-fired oven, with deep charcoal walls, copper accents, and soft lighting that makes every evening feel intimate. Architectural details echo the primal warmth of fire, and copper line dividers add depth.

Felt

Focus and Quiet

The poker salon is a study in contrast: deep forest green felt, low lighting, and the focused quiet of a high-stakes room, yet still welcoming and social. Lighting is designed to reduce glare and enhance focus.

What's On

Upcoming Events

Friday

Hold'em Night

Join us every Friday for a casual Hold'em night in the poker salon. All levels welcome. Starts at 7:00 PM; buy-in for entertainment only.

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Tuesday - Sunday

Wood-Fired Tasting Menu

A seasonal tasting menu showcasing the best of the wood-fired kitchen, paired with wines. Reservations recommended.

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First Saturday

Texas Hold'em Tournament

Monthly Texas Hold'em tournament with a structured format and professional dealers. Limited seats; register in advance.

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Reserve Your Evening

Book a Table or Join a Poker Event

Visit Us

Find Suited And Ember

Address

12 Ember Lane, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Hours

Tuesday - Sunday: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Monday: Closed

Location

Find us in the heart of Sydney.