I came for a birthday dinner and this will be the first restaurant I think of for any special occasion. What's truly impressive is how deeply hospitality is embedded into the experience, in addition to amazing food. We were greeted with a complimentary cocktail, setting the tone for an evening where every detail felt intentional. The staff was polished and effortlessly attentive. One of our steaks wasn't cooked to the chef's standard, and before it ever reached our table, they decided to remake it. There was no awkward conversation or compromise. While we waited, they brought out a mini lobster roll on brioche topped with caviar, which we didn't expect, but definitely enjoyed and appreciated. The food itself was outstanding. The milk bread is an absolute must-order. The steaks were cooked perfectly, and while the whipped potatoes and asparagus were both excellent accompaniments, the bread, tuna crudo, and lobster rolls were the stars besides the perfectly cooked steak. The atmosphere is perfect for a special night out, and the strongly recommended dress code helps maintain the vibes. The bar and lounge area is very nice and it's perfect for grabbing a drink and a bite. read more

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My family and I recently celebrated a birthday at Maple & Ash Boston with a party of four, and overall we had a very enjoyable experience that we would absolutely repeat. I will start by saying the reservation system is a disaster that needs fixing. Went from no availability to getting emails every hour; even while we were sitting at the table at dinner. The evening started on a high note. Upon arrival, the hostess checked us in on an iPad before we even reached the second-floor dining room via the elevator and we were greeted by name when the elevator doors opened. It was a seamless, modern, and efficient process that immediately gave the impression of a well-run operation. The starter cocktail was so sweet it could rot your teeth. No thanks but then the French onion dip "from chef" was extremely good with very fresh veggies. For starters, we ordered the Dry-Aged Meatballs, Fluffy Milk Bread, and Sesame Caesar Salad. The Dry-Aged Meatballs were, without question, the best meatballs I've ever had. Served with caramelized tomato sauce, sweet peppers, olives, and confit garlic, the flavors were simply unreal. Every component added another layer of complexity and richness. This wasn't just a good appetizer--it was one of the most memorable dishes I've had in a very long time. The Fluffy Milk Bread was equally impressive. The warm Japanese-style pull-apart buns, served with butter, chives, sea salt, and everything spice, were incredibly soft, buttery, and addictive. Honestly, I would return to Maple & Ash just for the milk bread and meatballs alone. The Sesame Caesar Salad was fresh, crisp, and a great balance to the richer starters. For entrées, our table ordered the Fire-Roasted New England Lobster, Filet Mignon, Bluefin Tuna Steak, and a special CAB steak priced at $150. The lobster was cooked perfectly and was sweet, tender, and flavorful. However, the menu doesn't indicate the size, and while it arrived as two halves, the overall portion felt smaller than expected for a main course. Excellent quality, but not particularly filling on its own. The Filet Mignon was cooked beautifully and delivered exactly what you would expect from a high-end steakhouse. The Bluefin Tuna Steak was fresh and expertly prepared. The special CAB steak was a standout and felt worthy of the premium price point. The sides were the weakest part of the meal. The sautéed spinach simply wasn't very good and was the only dish we sent back. To the restaurant's credit, our server immediately offered to replace it with another side. We selected the Mac & Cheese, which turned out to be excellent--rich, creamy, and one of the better side dishes of the evening. The Oyster Mushrooms were also disappointing. The lemon flavor was overwhelming and completely dominated the dish, making it difficult to enjoy the mushrooms themselves. On the positive side, the Hand-Cut Fries were outstanding and perfectly crispy as ordered. For dessert, we chose the Make Your Own Sundae. The concept was fun and fit a birthday celebration nicely, but the execution felt a little odd. The sundae starts at $25 with a choice of vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream. Additional bowls cost $6 each, but they don't come with additional toppings or accompaniments, which seemed unusual. We also found some of the topping selections puzzling. For example, peanut butter sauce was offered, but caramel sauce was not. There were no crushed Oreos or some of the classic sundae staples you might expect. We still had fun creating our desserts, but it felt like another area that could use some refinement. One thing that surprised us was that the restaurant clearly knew we were celebrating a birthday, yet there was no candle, birthday acknowledgment at dessert, or even a small complimentary scoop of ice cream. At this price point and considering the occasion-driven nature of the restaurant, that felt like a missed opportunity. Our server, Justin H., was excellent throughout the evening. He was polished, professional, knowledgeable, and handled the spinach issue perfectly. His level of service elevated the experience. Maple & Ash has only been open a short time, and while there are a few kinks to work out regarding portions, side dishes, and some hospitality touches, the foundation is extremely strong. The atmosphere is energetic and upscale, the service is professional, and some dishes--particularly the Dry-Aged Meatballs and Fluffy Milk Bread--are truly exceptional. We would absolutely return, but now with a better understanding of portion sizes and what to order. And when we do come back, the meatballs and milk bread will be non-negotiable. Not everything has to be over the top in way or another. Classic is not bad and frankly it is classic for a reason. Everything doesn't need a spin on it as it takes away from the experience at times. read more

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Ok, our first visit, overall score 3.3. ... Not a fan of start off vodka cocktail. But that just me Wine had a very nice lite Barolo, surprised it wasn't deep but nice 5.0 Apps. King Crab & Prawns. Excellent ... 5.0 Yummy Steak , Bone in filet mignon .. and ...a regular filet mignon. Tempture on both perfect , but over seasoned, over salted, , took away from beef taste 3.0 - at best. Disappointed. The pasta pillows - 1.9 for us , just too rich Chocolate cake- why put coffee beans on it or potentially in it?? 2.0 Come back... ? .....the music was a bit loud and not of our liking for a relaxed evening. Kinda dance music...why? Service by Chris 5.0 With tip it was around 630.00 to much for what it was. Second thought ,, not coming back, but anything over a 3.0-3.5 might be worth it for others. read more

We had an amazing experience at Maple & Ash. Our waiter was incredible - I forgot his name, but I told him he looked like IShowSpeed, and if his manager sees this, he deserves all the praise for making our night so enjoyable. We ordered the "I Don't Give a F*@k" menu, and every single dish was delicious (and way more food than the two of us could finish). Don't skip the bread!! I still think about it. It's definitely a splurge, but if you're looking to treat yourself, it's absolutely worth it. read more

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Went two nights in a row because of how good it is! The seaport was missing an upscale restaurant with a good vibe (including great music) and good food to match. Maple & Ash is the perfect addition. The first night, we did the "I don't give a F*@k just feed me" which was a 4 course dinner that the waiter selected for us. To start, every table receives a vegetable crudite and a welcome drink which is a nice touch to get the night started! Then our courses started with the tuna crudo, then seafood tower (it also came with mac and cheese which they mixed into the chili oil in the seafood tower), then the sesame ceasar salad and dry aged meatballs, followed by bone-in ribeye, mashed potatoes, halibut and the spicy alla vodka and finally finished with the sundae tower. Fair warning, it is a A LOT of food so come hungry but everything was really delicious. Small critiques like too much Caesar on the salad, little too much salt on the ribeye, olives in the meatballs wasn't my favorite and the spicy alla vodka was a little too spicy but overall, I could look past the small things for how good the quality was. The second night I got the chicken Milanese which was very tasty and chocolate cake for dessert. After trying many things on the menu and how friendly/ accommodating the staff is and the upscale fun vibe, I will definitely be coming back a lot! If you are looking for a new place to try, I would highly recommend it! read more

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Celebrated a birthday dinner at Maple+Ash and it was excellent! Service was wonderful, wine pairing was also perfect and sommelier was very knowledgeable. We ordered the IDGAF menu which they state as 4 courses until they bring out like 10 different dishes - so maybe 4 are "main"but you better come hungry because each is excellent. The grilled seafood was a high point with chili oil and then they add in pasta to sop up the leftover sauce at the end - amazing. We had rib eye and whole sea bass. Nice vibe, busy bar when we were leaving which also looked like a great place to hang out. I would highly recommend and we will be back. read more

The best food in Boston hands down! Honestly probably some of the best I have ever had! The server Chris is top tier! Knows the menu and passionate about his job. All around great human! The dinning room is gorgeous and I also loved the lounge! When I'm back in Boston I'm 100% coming back! My favorites are the carpaccio, pillows, potatoes, and the hot seafood tower. read more

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This place is new, so there will be service faults. However, I'm sure there was intense training before opening so a couple of things were unforgivable. First impression, excellent host at door, warm friendly and again upstairs at check in. Went to lounge to wait for my friends before being seated. Lounge is beautiful. I ordered a glass of Bailly Lapierre Brut Rose which is $18x My friends joined and we went to dinner, however the lounge server does not know her menu , and we were charged the $40 Canard Duchene Rose , serious discrepancy, always repeat the guests order to ensure the proper item is ordered! Not good start. We paid the bill without comment to her, we were celebrating my birthday and didn't want to ruin the vibe, but definitely put off at lack of care to what we ordered, otherwise I like the lounge area, better training needed. Dining room very attractive, welcome cocktail nice touch, I do not drink cocktails, but it's a nice touch. The caviar bump a nice touch...love caviar! Our server was pleasant, explained menu, the Sommelier is a touch aggressive, just because we are girls doesn't mean we do not know wine, we are restaurant industry, and European... we are born drinking wine. I Ordered a California cab that would match our food choices, and please us all. Ribeye was perfection, lamb chops were fatty a bit disappointing, The tableside dessert flambé is nice presentation and delicious. Another amateur snaffu my friend ordered the hot and dirty martini, which arrived without garnish and wasn't very spicy at all, at $22-25 for a cocktail, make sure it has the garnish and is pretty, it's part of the cost. I will try again in a couple months when things iron out more. read more

Drinks were decent! Definitely depends on what u get. Waygu was good! Not sure if I would get it again, but it was also pretty cold when we got it so maybe it would have been better warm. Caesar salad was amazing! Best thing was 100% the pillows, crème brûlée wasn't anything to write home about- it was also cold but I would imagine it would be much better warmed ! Staff was kind and attentive. Great ambiance. They do not allow flash photography. Gorgeous bathroom I'm sure u could get away with some photos there! Definitely worth a try though read more

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Right after work I was feeling some great service at a restaurant and Maria V. was the highlight of our night which her elegance, very welcoming for out first time at the restaurant. Her knowledge of the menu was impeccable, she knew what to recommend based our preferences. read more

Food was good for the price I expected great service no diffrent than from a 99 or fridays just average if that place was to dark couldn't really see steaks had to get sent back undercooked for 225 they should of been perfect the vodka pasta was to salty and spicy to eat read more

After being amazed by the food, atmosphere and fun at the Maple and Ash location in Chicago, I was thrilled to learn about the new Seaport location opening in Boston!! Being lucky enough to attend the pre-opening event, I found once again, it was an amazing experience. The welcoming atmosphere, incredible location, and the food were all beyond expectations! The staff were all accommodating, fun and seasoned. They know what they're doing. Every course was delicious. Shout out for the meatball appetizer!! Wow! Everything served was an absolute delight. The wine list was extensive and impressive. We ended our meal with delicious desserts, the caramelized custard was to die for! This is a new treasure for the City of Boston!! Welcome Maple and Ash!!! read more

I was extremely disappointed with my experience. When I arrived at the restaurant, I specifically confirmed with a manager that my sister would be arriving shortly with my 6-month-old nephew in a stroller. I was told, "That should be fine, we've had strollers in here before." However, when my sister and nephew arrived about 10 minutes later, we were suddenly told that strollers were not allowed. To make matters even more frustrating, an employee made a comment under their breath saying, "This isn't a daycare," which was completely unprofessional and unnecessary. We were then told that the stroller policy had "changed last week." What makes this especially confusing is that the lengthy pre-arrival message we received went into great detail about the restaurant's dress code, atmosphere, and how "chic" and "elegant" the establishment is, yet there was absolutely no mention of a stroller restriction or any policy regarding children. In fact, the restaurant's website states that children are welcome. Had we been informed of this policy from the start, we could have planned accordingly. Instead, we were given conflicting information and made to feel unwelcome because we had a baby with us. There is a big difference between enforcing a policy and treating guests with respect, and unfortunately this experience fell short on both counts. After being turned away, we ended up walking out and heading to Umbria in the North End. Despite not having a reservation and arriving with a baby stroller, we were welcomed without any issue and seated right away. The contrast in hospitality was striking and only highlighted how poorly this situation was handled. Mind you this was all on a Wednesday at 6 pm. read more