Fire & Salt

Fire & Salt is a restaurant in Oak Ridge, TN, specializing in reimagined traditional East Tennessee cuisine crafted with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. The menu features heirloom recipes and creative takes on regional favorites, including Grammie’s Pizza, Appalachian Stir Fry, and Shrimp & Grits, served for lunch and dinner. The restaurant emphasizes Southern hospitality and the belief that food is joy, offering a dining experience that honors family traditions while supporting local farmers. With a 4.60 rating from 343 reviews, Fire & Salt is celebrated for its approachable yet inventive dishes and warm, inviting atmosphere. It serves the Oak Ridge community and surrounding areas, welcoming guests for meals, special events, and catering.

The restaurant is the vision of Chef and Proprietor Alex Gass, a native of Oak Ridge who grew up immersed in food traditions through family gatherings and work with local farmers and mentors. His journey spans from childhood kitchen help to cooking for major touring artists and serving as an Executive Chef, blending his passion for food and music. Now, with the support of his wife and children, he has created a space where seasonal menus reflect the rhythms of the region, and dishes like the herb cheese steak sandwich and Greek flatbread are inspired by family recipes and local craftsmanship. Fire & Salt offers online reservations, cocktail hour daily from 4 to 6 PM, and full catering services for birthdays, corporate events, and weddings.

Located on Briarcliff Ave, Fire & Salt sits just a short walk from Roane State Community College’s Oak Ridge Campus, less than a quarter-mile from the U.S. Department of Energy office and Jefferson Middle School. It is also within a half-mile of the Oak Ridge Fire Department Station 2 and Fresenius Kidney Care, placing it in a vibrant, accessible part of town.

Fire & Salt maintains a strong digital presence with a well-optimized website that search engines read clearly and consistently. Its business information is thoroughly documented across platforms, making it easy to find and verify. This reliability enhances its visibility and trustworthiness in local search results.

Rooted in the heart of Oak Ridge, Fire & Salt brings a deeply personal, locally inspired dining experience to a community where food and memory are intertwined.