I can honestly say that I may have had the best meal I have ever eaten at this place. Eating here is a great experience. Especially if "You don't give a F*@k." The place is pricey, but I mean come on it is Michelin starred. I do not like oysters, at all. They gross me out and look like something you would hack up while you had a cold. But, holy crap this place changed that. Maple & Ash offers the best dining experience with the "I don't give a F*!K" if you are willing to pay or it. It costs $155 a person, and the whole table has to do it. The waiter and chef takes care of you and all of your courses and sides are taken care off. When we did it, it included oysters with caviar, house-made pasta, clams, king crab legs, and prawns fire cooked, wedge salad, filet, bone-in new york steaks, whipped potatoes, a build your own sundae, and some extras. When we sat for our reservation we were offered a complimentary gin, rum, and lime cocktail too. The staff were great and very friendly. This place does have go for a younger, hip vibe. Almost like a club even as the music can be a bit loud, but then again, it was a Saturday night. Business casual is fine, you do not need a tie or jacket. This place is great, I cannot wait to come back! read more

The best place to eat I've eaten in the past year. My girlfriend and I eat here every couple of months, after we've had a few bad customer service experiences, because you feel more welcome here than you do in your own home. I can't imagine how many patrons they see every week, but a few of the staff STILL remember us by name. The food is on another level. I cannot attest to the steaks that cost hundreds of dollars, but everything I've had here is perfectly made. The first time we came we got the IDGAF, but honestly anything is incredible. Brunch cannot be put into words. The steak alone makes the $60 a head worth it. I cannot say it enough. Eat here for every meal. read more

What can I say about Maple and Ash other than they are a must have in Chicago. There are two restaurants at this address, their casual restaurant on the first floor and Maple and Ash on the second floor. Upon taking the elevator upstairs, the entire mood has been set once those elevator doors open. Complete with candelabras at the table it gives romantic beauty and the beast vibes. The food, OMG THE FOOD! is delicious. If you are in the mood to spoil yourself go for the I DONT GIVE A FUCK Option on the menu. The chef decides what to serve you and let me say you will be back again! For $200 you get more than your monies worth. Everything is cooked to order, at the right temperatures with so much flavor. Their drinks are very delicious. Admired from afar and the pornstar martini are my favorites. read more

Let me start by saying how beautiful the restaurant is . It is elegant and so cozy . The staff is top notch . We had a wonderful experience . The food and presentation was amazing . We have been to so many restaurants downtown and always leave being disappointed . Our friend guaranteed that we would love the whole experience here and she was right ! The food was delicious from the appetizer to dessert . Even the drinks were amazing . I would definitely go back but only for a special occasions since it's more on the pricey side but we'll worth it ! Love this place !!! read more

One word. WOW. I've eaten at dozens of top steakhouses all around the country. This place is definitely in the top 5 when it comes to food, ambiance, and service. My first night in Chicago, the uber driver highly recommended this place. Then I heard about it again the next day from a different source. When I first walked in I didn't realize there was a bar on the first level and the restaurant is upstairs. I grabbed a drink at the first level bar and made my way up the elevator. When walking into the main restaurant, I was impressed with the elegant and classy environment. It felt upscale, modern, and sexy. They were able to accommodate our table for two that night as a walk in. Our server was magnificent. He started the experience by saying 'here there are two things we love, eating and drinking'. I thought 'what a coincidence, I do too!' He started us off with a freshly shaken complimentary cocktail that was really refreshing as an aperitif. Things I ordered: king crab salad, surf and turf, and baked loaded potatoes. The king crab salad..... I want to eat this everyday. Literally everyday. It was hands down one of the best salads I've ever had. Generous portions of crab with a lovely vinaigrette on fresh greens. Surf and turf.....quality cut of meat and perfectly prepared lobster. Absolutely delectable. I was beyond stuffed and I did not want to stop eating. Baked loaded mashed potatoes..... Their version comes with layers of short rib.... You heard right... Short rib in potatoes....topped with fried onion strings... Creamy. Luscious. Win. Best meal I had in Chicago. read more

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A year and a half ago, I thought we had more than enough steakhouses in this city. And then came RPM Steak, C Chicago (primarily seafood but whatever, it fits the bill) Prime & Provisions, STK, and who knows what other swanky downtown spot I'm forgetting. I make it a point to check each of these places out during their first week, if not pre-opening. And they're great. But I feel like they're more of places to see-and-be-seen. Maple & Ash is that... And so much more. I visited Maple & Ash on Thursday evening of their Friends & Family Preview Week. The business is independent (as far as I know) and not part of any restaurant group, which made me extra excited. The interior is beautiful. The wood-fired ovens are tucked away yet visible from the center of the dining room. While it's a bit strange that you have to take an elevator from the entryway bar/lounge (which is already stunning yet unfinished the day we arrived) to the upstairs dining room and second bar (which has a slightly different feel but is equally beautiful), it's a smooth transition... And sort of makes it feel like it's two complementary spots in one seemingly effortless combination. Like with any preview week, there were hiccups in the service. We got a couple incorrect dishes. Appropriate discounts were given and genuine apologies were made. No big deal. Servers were gracious, attentive, knowledgeable. Management was mingling and it looked like they made an effort to meet with every dining party. Very appreciated. The food was remarkable. Even the classic welcome cocktail and complimentary turnips, olives, cheese, and bread were delicious. Crispy lamb ribs - yum. The only things I didn't love were the ceviche (eh, it was good but average compared to everything else) and brussel sprouts (too soy-y and salty). Bone-in filet was perfect (but the plating was kind of sloppy/ugly) and one of the best steaks I've ever eaten in city. Potatoes were simple but phenomenal. Fantastic wine list. Best part? They have a 4 AM/5 AM (Saturday) license. So much yes. Without a double, this place tops all of the other steakhouses in the city. You guys killed it. I can't wait to be back. read more

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4 stars was a kind gesture after having our expectations let down. After visiting just about all steak houses in Chicago, we were excited to go here for a celebration but ended in a bit of disappointment. One of the things that should make a place noteworthy is the experience and that was one of the biggest let down. It was plain average. The price tag was was above average. It simply felt like your everyday Joe restaurant. It seemed very "transactional" as the best adjective. My Mezcal drink was phenomenal. The old fashion way watered down and not great. We started the Mac and cheese which was pretty good, although relatively small portion compared to other steakhouses. The sweet potatoes were mediocre. We both had the 28 day dry aged ribeye. I understand it's a unique taste, and it seemed to be in point with past experiences. Again, food was overall good but lacks excitement we were hoping for. We had the option of sitting in the tent but thankfully they had a spot open in the restaurant. read more

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A MUST DO! This is sexy, beautiful, and classy restaurant in Chicago and if you are looking to dine in the Gold Coast area and have a good piece of Steak, vibe, and a crazy sundae treat you can't pass up- come here. Bring a romantic date, make reservations as much ahead of time as you can, or do a nice and intimate group dinner. Forget STK, Gilt Bar, or Fig and Olive- this restaurant exceeds all of that. Came in with reservations at 6:30 on a Saturday night and went with my girlfriend. 2-3 hostesses are standing right as soon as you enter and if you have reservations you take an elevator up. Otherwise- you can hang out in the speak easy style bar on the first floor. As soon as you exit off the elevators you see a beautiful lounge chairs and seats with people enjoying their glasses of wine and cocktails while possibly waiting for their reservation or just hanging out. The dinning rooms, the views of the kitchen, to the dim light settings, to the music that has this jazzy electronic feel, gets you very excited to dine. If I were to come back- I would definitely request to sit in the middle of the atrium and you will need to book at least 4 people or more to sit there. Our waiter was awesome. Patient, charismatic, and professional- this steak house was nice to have a bit of 'friendly' feel that came along with excellent service. We took time looking and picking from an excellent cocktail list. I chose the 'Pirate' one and it was great to have a cocktail where you can taste the amount of alcohol in it but it had the sweetness from the Plum making it a nice slow drink that lasted till the end of 3 entrees. We also got a 'tasting' of a martini that they give complimentary and it was a nice and different touch. You get marinated olives and radishes on the table, along with two warm pieces of bread. We ordered: -Shrimp: Large pieces marinated lightly, with flaky and fresh breadcrumbs. -Filet Mignon (6 oz) to share, with bernaise sauce: Charred perfectly, tender, juicy, perfect -Loaded Potatoes: Short Rib, with truffle, and potatoes, and a side worth it. -Sundae BAR: 19 bucks, 4 bucks for an extra bowl. Homemade ice cream- very soft serve, not to sweet, perfect creaminess- accompanied toppings such as bananas, caramel and chocolate sauce, chocolate sprinkles, berries, and so much more. Just check out the picture! LOVED all the presentation of the dishes- from the little jars, to the personalized plates. It's like a steak house amped up to its own personality and dishes you can't find anywhere else. Maple and Ash is one of a kind and I can't wait to return. read more

Maple & Ash - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I mean...I just cannot not give this place 5 stars. Yes, its in Viagara Triangle Yes, its another steakhouse in Chicago Yes, its FUCKING amazing...this time. The space I LOVE! The food is fantastic. The service was on point. Brian reached out to me to come back in for the old college try again....and I couldn't resist because last time the food was so good. He set up everything for us. We ate with the early bird special because it was the only time we had available. The service was exceptional. Sarah & Belinda took excellent care of us. The food was amazing! I LOVE the roast on the seafood. Oysters were so buttery, rich & creamy. Wedge salad might be the best salad I've ever had. And I'm going to say it...this is the best steak in Chicago. Agnolotti is homemade and really great as well. I hope they stay up on the service aspect because this place could be really great! read more

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Seafood tower hour is a joke. A ton of clams and one of each of the others. NOT WORTH IT. I've been for the dinner service(which was absolutely amazing) and it's like night and day, when it comes to the attitude of the staff. I guess the figure since you're there for happy hr your broke or cheap and don't deserve a 1st class experience. I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND THIS read more

After my dining experience at Maple & Ash I'm giving this restaurant 4 stars. It's not the best place in the city to get a steak, but overall it's a quality restaurant. *Decor The top floor of Maple & Ash is beautiful. A round of applause to the team who decorated this place. (5 stars) *Service Our waiter Mason has a personality made for interacting with people on a continuous basis. He gave us great recommendations on drinks and food options that were spot on (4 stars) *Food The meatballs were good, but not a must try. (3.5 stars) The salmon tartare was really good and I loved the chips that came with it. (4 stars) The "Volcano" consist of short rib beef bourguignon with bone marrow and a smoked beef pie crust. It looks cool and my dining companion loved it. (5 stars) The New York Strip Steak was cooked exactly how I asked and was very juicy and flavorful. No tough or chewy parts thankfully. However, it wasn't the best steak I've had in Chicago...just good. (3.5 stars) The Baked & Loaded side dish is made with raclette cheese, short ribs, bacon, truffle and fried onions. We enjoyed this side...I mean who doesn't like anything that has bacon in/on it?! (4 stars) The Mac & Cheese was beyond amazing. Highly recommend getting this cheesy side. (5 stars) *Dessert In theory the Sundae Tower sounded amazing to us, but then we realized you get a boat load of toppings to put on 3 scoops of ice cream. Maybe I'm just an ice cream freak, but I would have at least liked each scoop to be in a different bowl so I could have tried different topping options based on the ice cream flavor. (3.5 stars) read more

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We had an extremely unfortunate experience at Maple and Ash over the weekend for my wife's birthday. The service was incomprehensibly bad, and then an attempt was made to deflect the blame to a member of our party, which I view to be unforgivable at this point. Despite later follow-up, Maple and Ash has refused to resolve the main point of contention. There were many times when this situation could have been resolved amicably, yet management was intent on escalating, rather than diffusing their own poor customer service. It's extremely unfortunate, as the food is quite good, and other experiences I have had at this venue were quite positive. Sadly, at this point, I will not be returning to Maple and Ash. There are far too many great options in Chicago to throw good money after bad at this establishment. Hi Ashley - Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, it seems you have been mis-informed. I have not spoken to your GM, though he did reach out to a member of our party. Sadly, the resolution was simply to agree to disagree. Thanks again! read more

This place left a bad taste in our mouth over and over again throughout the night. Whoever the chef is, props because the food is good. Everything else SUCKED. We made a reservation at 8:30pm. We were ushered upstairs to the restaurant but then told to go "order some drinks" at the bar. We sat and decided we might as well... we don't end up being seated until 9pm. It takes forever for anyone to give us any attention. We finally order food at 9:30pm. It takes about 45 minutes to feed us while we just sit and stare around. Finally, food is served, no explanation or apology of what the hell is going on. Then the food gets cleared after we're done eating and we are sitting there for 20 minutes trying to get our waiter's attention for the check. He checks in on everyone around us and actively avoids eye contact. We finally get the check and it's completely wrong. Thankfully, we got someone else to help us straighten this out. THEN, as we're waiting for the elevator to go down to the exit, everyone coming up exits the elevator and the one worker that's inside the elevator closes the door in our face when we were blatantly waiting to get out of there. BYE FOREVER!! read more

I've been wanting to try Maple and Ash as I live nearby. Apparently the main restaurant upstairs does not serve lunch but, to our surprise and delight, they have a charming little speak easy style bar area on the street level that can sit 15+ with some tables and booths that seat another 25-30 people. The staff was friendly and attentive. That said, despite it not being terribly busy, it took a quite a bit longer than unusual for our food to arrive. My colleague and both thought the food was mediocre and overpriced for the quality, portion and presentation and we both eat out at these kinds of business/steak places a lot for work. Our Grilled Cheese looked and tasted like two pieces of toasted Wonder Bread with thin layer s of American Cheese inside. The French Onion Soup looked good and tasted Ok but in my opinion was watery compared to some of the delicious French Onion soups served at the numerous French bistros in our area. The Chicken parmesan was not good at all. It looked like McDonald's sesame quarter pounder bun with a chicken breast and a dab of red sauce. M&A is new to the neighborhood and in fairness I've yet to try the main dining room, which I still plan to do though the lunch experience can be off putting. There are some great restaurants in the neighborhood and M&A needs to have their A game going at all times as you know the other best in class places do. The lunch spot is a nice addition to the neighborhood, they just need to get it right, which I'm sure they will do. read more

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From the moment I walked in I felt like I walked into a scene of The Great Gatsby. Everyone was dressed in classy formal attire. The first floor had a bar area with a louder ambience. The lighting was fairly dim, music was playing & everyone was chatting away with excitement. To get to the second floor you have to access the elevators in the back. Once the elevators opened there was a formal set up for you to drop off your coat. Then you proceed to your right to be attended to by the host or hostess. We had a reservation at 8pm on a Saturday for four people. Two of us got there at 8pm & we were told to wait at the second floor lounge for 20ish minutes for the table or until our party came, etc. We went by the lounge area, which in a sense had a more formal tone to it, when compared to the first floor. In the lounge there was a full service bar, soft volumed DJ, windows facing the formal dining room and some cozy couches for seating. Our wait time luckily got cut in half and we were seated by the Host & one of the Owners. Everyone at the table gets their own sample of a martini, which was a nice touch (even though I do not drink alcohol). The dining room spelled class all over it. The dim lighting made it more intimate. It definitely is a great place to entertain a good group or special someone. Our waiter was very kind, polite, welcoming and knowledgable of the menu. From what I can remember, we ordered: -Prime beef meatballs -Shrimp de Jongh -Tenderloin steak tartare -& some amazing truffle pasta thing! -6oz filet mignon - medium well & some other fish and steak entries. Everything was del-lish & perfectly cooked. I love how this new restaurant has its own unique vibe and ambience separate from it's local competitors: Tavern, Gibsons & Carmines. Definitely recommend!! read more

Maple & Ash - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hey Maple & Ash I'd like to make an epic return next Thursday at 7:30pm on the 19th. I have 2 friends from Texas visiting that must experience Maple and Ash Can you guys please help me out? Polar Vortex can't keep us down! We opened my 32 with my favorite Crew. We looked at the Menu and knew just what to do! Quattro IDGAF is how we do! Mason knew we meant business and made sure everything was delicious. The caviar had me feeling like a Russian Czar I felt like a bright shining star. Ballers Platter made me get room in my bladder. The meat-a-ball took me a back to my Tuscan villa. The Ribeye was so perfecto I chewed on the back bone. Maple and Ash my wife went CRAZY for your Mash. And it's time for me Hey Maple & Ash I'd like to make an epic return next Thursday at 7:30pm on the 19th. I have 2 friends from Texas visiting that must experience Maple and Ash Can you guys please help me out? read more

Maple & Ash - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Last night I went to Maple Ash for my birthday dinner and man let me tell you everything in this place was five-star my waiter Derek Rubinstein was amazing he explained everything on the menu that we were going to get he told me about the beef the butter which was amazing my cowgirl ribeye steak was amazing the last lobster tail my friend had was amazing the Alaskan King crab legs I had was amazing and the whipped potatoes with butter. Derek recommended the drink called long conversation it also wasn't amazing my date loved it as well the pre-cocktails that they give you before Dinner starts was great and they gave me a nice little birthday shot my whole experience it was top shelf best steakhouse in Chicago I'm definitely coming back. read more

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Amazing food drinks and ambience. I've been blessed to dine at numerous high end restaurants. None compare to Maple and Ash. Personalized attention the epitome of professionalism from the moment you walk in. Be prepared to spend some serious dough. However great experiences are priceless! read more

FOOD Considering that I avoid steakhouses, at all costs - this one really impressed me! Even if you are not a steak lover, they have plenty of delicious options and everything on their menu was executed top-notch! I almost said "well done", but I don't want to give you the wrong idea, the meat was fabulous! We enjoyed outstanding east coast oysters, salmon and steak tartars, shrimp cocktail (usually too boring of a dish for me) was out of this world! Than we all got our perfect steaks (for meat enthusiasts I must mention, they do have the bone-in-fillet!!!) with world winning roasted brussels sprouts and whipped potatoes... one of us ordered the short-rib with bone marrow pot pie (delish!!!) Dessert was also on par and fabulously presented (see pictures!) WINE I must add that they have an outstanding wine list with a ton of options at a good range of prices and a great by-the-glass variety. I am sad that I forgot the name of their sommelier (he was working on Friday night (Jan 15) - he was excellent! The Gruner and Chateauneuf Du Pape he suggested both stole my heart! He even allowed us to taste his by-the glass suggestion (which I always appreciate!) ATMOSPHERE Its a grand looking plush space that screams "luxury" and therefore attracts the most beautiful people. SERVICE Absolutely impeccable! We took out my dear friends for a special occasion and they made it a VIP experience. The entire staff was fantastic ***One suggestion for the management: I would cut out the initial greeting-monologue the waiter does. I understand the intention behind this, but it sounds rehearsed and it cheapens otherwise high-end experience. In my opinion this element belongs at Weber Grill :) Please note that our waiter was very good! read more

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Yelp reviews and a recommendation from a friend led us here during a weekend trip to Chicago and it was amazing! We (unfortunately) ate too much deep dish many hours before coming, but fought through it for a great meal we will be back for again! We ordered oysters as an appetizer followed by the Wagyu strip and a side of Maitake mushrooms. The black truffle potato puree that came with it was honestly our favorite part of the meal, it paired so well together with the Wagyu. I highly recommend this dish and restaurant! read more

Wonderful Restaurant. Of course, the prices bite! But the service and food were just great! Great place to celebrate and have nice dinner. read more

Came with a large group and I have to say the food was absolutely DELICIOUS. I am from SF and usually adhere to a gluten free, sugar free, paleo, keto diet.... all bets were off at Maple & Ash. We were a large group so there was a set menu - shrimp cocktail, steak tartare and a wedge salad were the shared starters. All were tasty but the steak tartare definitely stood out as the winner... though the wedge salad with onion rings and candied bacon was pretty damn good, too. Entrees were filet and chicken. Everyone at the table agreed that we usually aren't crazy about chicken in general but this was awesome. Smokey, moist with perfect texture. IIRC, the sides were asparagus and mashed potatoes. I was getting pretty full by this point, so I didn't partake in desserts. We also had a selection of delicious cocktails. Service was attentive and helpful. Overall, a wonderful dinner.... would love to return. read more

Maple & Ash is one of the best restaurants I've been to in Chicago, and the competition here is tough. We went for our anniversary and they customized the menu for us which was a great start to our meal along with the complimentary cocktails and bites. Their fire-roasted seafood tower is a tasty twist on the regular fancy restaurant seafood tower and exceptional. The filet was cut thick and cooked perfectly the same temperature all the way to the edges. And our dessert was a show as well as incredibly delicious. Our service was excellent from the moment we walked in including our server Julie and the general manager Raylene who introduced herself at 8 Bar. We will definitely be back! Thank you M & A!! read more

Maple & Ash - Menu just for us! - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Perfect place for date night! Amazing food and service! We were greeted with a complimentary lemon drop!! I can't wait to return! read more

Maple & Ash - 22 oz. 28 Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I'm really not sure how to feel about this place. Let me begin by saying that we were so excited to eat here. A buddy of mine called this place "the best steak he's eaten in his life", the Yelp and TripAdvisor reviews are through the roof, and when we landed in Chicago all our local friends raved about it. Because of this we prioritized this as our big nice dinner out in Chicago (primarily here for a wedding). I had made an 8:15 reservation and was impressed by the restaurant's responsiveness. I had noted that it was for a birthday celebration (my wife's) and they even texted me to make sure they knew her name. I had seen photos of customized birthday menus and assumed this is what it was for. Not being from Chicago, we didn't have a great sense of traffic or how long it would take and so arrived 15 minutes early, at 8:00 (actually 7:58 per Uber). Despite showing up early we checked in and were happy to be told by the receptionist (one of them, there were 3-4 at any given time) that we'd be seated in "Just a few minutes". Here's where it unravelled. 8:15 came around and we hadn't been seated, which was totally fine. That's when our reservation was and we had no expectations to be seated early. Then 8:30 came. No table yet. Then 8:35, 8:40. No table. When I inquired about if we had been checked in properly, I was told icily "it will only be a few more minutes". No apologies or anything. Why would I be concerned? Well, because we had witnessed multiple parties of two come in after us and get seated, almost all immediately and many with same reservation time (for example two guys with an 8:15 res walked in at 8:30 and were seated immediately, which clearly meant a table for 8:15 double reservation had been available for 15 minutes while we were not given one), while we sat in the lobby looking stupid and forgotten. Eventually two glasses of champagne were delivered to us as an apology, after we had been waiting about 45 minutes total (30 minutes past our reservation). Hate to look a gift horse in the mouth but the champagne was warm and super flat and there were barely bubbles. My wife pointed out that she was positive it was from a display bottle next to the check-in. But nice gesture to be sure. Finally we were seated at 8:53 (but who's counting), 55 minutes after we had arrived and close to 40 minutes after our reservation was supposed to have started. When we got to the table, the menus were not the custom b-day menus and the waiter knew my name but had no idea of my wife's name nor that it was her birthday. To his credit when he pieced it together he did get some special menus for her and swapped them out. But it left me wondering what all the pre-booking texts and fuss was all about if it was to be totally ignored. Since so many couples had been seated before us and everybody else had b-day celebrations on their tables, we felt so low on the totem pole and left us feeling unwelcome and we were honestly both pissed and embarrassed. Now about the service. We eat out at a lot of Michelin and fine dining places and often feel that the service is perfectly attentive but almost cold and overly polite. I like a little off the cuff banter with my waiters! But this was wayyyy over the line at least for us. I had mentioned I didn't want a side with my meal for example, and the waiter was like "fuck a side man, am I right?" It was way too familiar and "scene-y". I saw waiters taking shots with customers so I think this is just the vibe they're going for and obviously people love it. Maybe we're stuck up who knows. The food was mostly great. My wife's crab salad, despite not having the avocados listed on the menu, was flavorful and with extremely generous portions of crab. Same deal with my octopus dish with a red pepper based garnish, great portions and well executed. My 28 oz bone-in ribeye was cooked medium rather than medium-rare as I had ordered which was very disappointing given the quality of the meat and the price, but my wife's bone-in petit cowboy cut (or whatever) was perfectly, and I mean perfectly, cooked. Great wine and we were given a good free cocktail to start. But by the time desert rolled around we just wanted out despite the mostly good food. We got milkshakes at Shake Shack and ate them in our hotel bed and it was the birthday moment we were hoping we'd get back from Maple and Ash. Would I go back? Definitely not. Great food but the experience made us feel both angry and totally unimportant which is not what you want at this or any price point. Given the raves about this place I am sure it was an off night, but it was the worst overall service experience I've had in years at any restaurant. And if you look at my Yelp reviews, service is not usually something I prioritize. I only care when it's utterly amazing or really bad. In short... Reservation process/advance communication: 5 out of 5 Food and drinks: 4 out of 5 Experience: 1 out of 5 read more

When I say this is one of coolest and coziest bars, no exaggeration! This bar is like spooky/Salem vibes, with candelabras and darker ambiance, WHICH I LOVE! But in all seriousness they are high end, make AMAZING drinks, and super friendly. You can tell they love making the best experience for customers. Drinks are on the pricier end, but well worth it in my opinion. This place is impressive and will be a memorable one for sure. Check it out if you haven't. GREAT DATE NIGHT! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

I loved it. Food and drinks were great. Burger was bomb.com, mac and cheese was okay but still good, and the fried chicken (don't even talk to me it was so good)?!?!?!? Fire, and the dipping sauces are too! Whoever is frying that chicken needs a raise and stock options! The Hennessey drink and the vodka botanical drink were my faves, but I enjoyed all the cocktails. Oh! And the tenting is nice and I was fine inside with just my sweatshirt on. Definitely a cop! read more

WOW WOW WOW! One of the best dinners I've had in awhile. The tuna tartare was probably the best I've had. So fresh and flavorful. We also ordered the dry age ribeye which came out to perfection and do me a favor ; get the maple and ash butter with it. It will change your life. The Mac and cheese wasn't overly cheesy but had good texture pasta and the gruyere cheese is a great choice for it. I can't wait to visit Chicago again and try other items on their menu. read more

This place certainly lives up to the hype. Ambiance is fantastic: super swanky and chic. We were seated at a table in the main dining room and I made a comment to the hostess about how I envied the gigantic candelabra centerpiece at the next table. Without hesitating, she took away our single candle and replaced it with this EPIC candelabra. That set the tone for the rest of the night, which was pure fabulousness. The food and drinks are amazing here. Yes, it's pricy, but you get what you pay for. I loved that the night started off with a complimentary round of mini-cocktails for the table, along with radish and olive small plates (so good!). Our server was super friendly and knowledgeable. Food was heaven. I sampled a ton of dishes, but highlights included the salmon tartare, the meatball starter, and the market salad. I had one of the off-menu steaks for my entree and it was outstanding: so tender and juicy, and well worth the almost $80 price tag. The loaded potato side was awesome, as was the au gratin potato side. So good! For dessert, our table shared the caramel apple tart and the cream puffs. Both were very unique and delicious. I love Maple & Ash. I think that for a Chicago steakhouse, it gives you a good value for your money. I actually expected our bill to be much higher than it was. The only negative was the bus service: I felt like they were way too quick to clear the table. A few times, they took plates away before we'd even finished eating, and they didn't bother to ask us if we were done. I understand the need to flip the table as quickly as possible from the restaurant owner's perspective (BTW, we met him: he's so nice!), but it could be toned down a bit. Overall, this is the new place to be in the Gold Coast. I will become a regular for sure. read more

Classy place. Went on a late Monday - Industry night with a DJ friend of mine. The specials were great! The punch of the day always changes and was a strong drink for $5 a pop. The industry burger was lovely and cost N/A. You'll know what it means. Great atmosphere, great crowd, great music. Keep it going. read more

Maple & Ash - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The boyfriend and I went to maple and ash last night for an early dinner and drinks. We ate at the bar downstairs and fell in love. I wish I could pack up maple and ash and bring it home to Boston with me. The decor was gorgeous. Very chic and unpretentious. My boyfriend got the burger and loved it. He added bacon and it was so thick and tasty. The fries were scrumptious and came with some sort of yummy dipping mayo . He also ordered a couple of the "not a Cosmo" drinks. He liked them. They were too sweet and orangey for me. They were served on the rocks. I got a couple pickies. I got the burrata with prosciutto. It was tasty and a big portion. The bartender (who was awesome) suggested the meatballs which were the best I have ever had. They were served with garlic bread and were very filling. I had him make a couple gin drinks and they were perfect. A well deserved 5 stars! read more

Maple & Ash - Delicious burrata - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am updating this review because Ashley and Courtney did contact me and issue a refund for the deposit. Courtney also confirmed that the cancelation charge should not have been instituted unless it was a special day. This also confirms what has been written in the Q&A section. Courtney also informed me that she would re-iterate this policy with the host staff just in case anyone else experiences a similar issue. I am glad this was taken care of so expediently. Thank you Ashley and Courtney and I hope to dine with you soon so I can leave a review for the food :-) Nisha read more

Superb! All around great experience. Went to Maple & Ash with my boys on Friday. We're all in different places in our lives now so when we can get together it is important that we are enjoying ourselves. This night lived up to the billing. First, when you enter you're greeted warmly. We had reservations but complete party wasn't there so we went to the bar. Top notch. Ended up sitting in the lounge chairs at the bar and enjoyed a couple of very good drinks. I had the Maple & Ash Old Fashion. When the time was right we were escorted to our table and bid a good evening and introduced to Lauren (you want to ask for her - I'm sure the entire staff is tops but she was on her game). She explained what we could expect asked about drinks and gave a few suggestions. I told her the Old Fashion I had was okay and we had a discussion about bourbons and whiskeys. She made a suggestion on my next one and it was perfect. When it came time to order she didn't "push" anything but gave sound advice based on a couple of questions we asked. We did a tower for appetizers - so good. All the seafood was seasoned and there was enough for four large me to enjoy before our main course. Each of us ordered steaks, different cuts and sides for the table. My steak was cooked to perfect temperature, medium, and each side (except for the Brussel sprouts - I don't care how or what it is cooked in, OKAY!!) was complementary. An easy coffee after the meal capped off a perfect meal/experience. It makes a difference when you have a server who is knowledgeable, attentive and actually cares about your needs. For this and this alone I would return but add in a perfect meal too...I'll be bringing my clients here from now on out. read more

How have I not been here yet? Love this place. Let me start by saying if you are looking for a Michelin star restaurant or a quiet low maintanence evening or a place to take the kids/your grandparents...this is not it. This is more a fun, trendy, higher end place to have very good food with a group of friends, the bigger the better. Just like every other restaurant catering to similar demographics, the service is so/so, the restaurant is gorgeous, the place is packed, and you need a reservation or you probably won't be very happy. I would put this on caliber with stk or fig and olive. But this is leading the pack right now Loved the cowgirl steak and king crab salad. I could eat that salad every day. The seafood platter is served warm...nice change. Everyone's favorite item was the dinner rolls. Idk if it's because I stay away from carbs, but to die for. And the ricotta agnolotti was on point if you're into that whole cheese pasta thing. They have a nice bar area but I wouldn't recommend going unless it's early or late bc its packed. Hope you have as good of a time as I did. read more

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Every time I come here the service is always outstanding & so is the food. This place never disappoints, the staff is so nice and knows how to take care of there customers! read more

Maple & Ash - Seafood tower - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Given the crowded field of steakhouses in Chicago, this restaurant really sticks out above the rest. What I love is the attention to detail at each stage - from sitting down to have a drink to finishing off with dessert - each element of the experience has been thoughtfully crafted. It delivers on fantastic service, trendy design and impeccable food. I recommend arriving early so that you can enjoy a drink at the bar / lounge area which allows you to relax and take in the vibe of the place. The mixed drinks are very good and a few go off the traditional path which is nice to see. Once we were seated at our table, we were started with an amuse bouche aperitif while perusing the menu for a group of 6 ladies. We ordered the lamb rib started (amazing), a salad and the meatballs. For mains, we had the Eisenhower steak (really thick cut, 40+ oz monster - great for sharing) and the Branzino fish (designed for at least 2 to share) with mac n' cheese and brussel sprouts on the side. Side portions are shareable for two people but are a bit smaller for a larger group than that - however, mac n' cheese is fantastic. Then the dessert had me over the moon: the apple tart with almond crust is divine and the house special chocolate espresso cake is still making my mouth water a week later. The service was very good - especially balancing six somewhat high maintenance ladies with even higher expectations. We made it difficult and they really delivered. read more

I had a great night with friends here. The ambiance is lush and swank--a wonderful contrast to the typical steakhouse, with it's heavy atmosphere. My favorite part of the night was the beginning. My girlfriends and I were being seated at a table with a simple, silver candlestick, but right beside a much larger table with a large candelabra. I said something about coming back with a bigger group so we could sit there, and one of my friends commented as well. After seating us, the hostess walked off and returned with the candelabra that had been at the wait station. Blonde hostess with the furry jacket, you made our night. I really had us giggling and delighted from moment one. The service continued to be really excellent, starting with a nice greeting and a refreshing complimentary round of mini-martinis. The food and drinks were wonderful as well. As a table, we ordered a market salad, salmon tartar, meatballs, the grilled salmon entree, the agnolotti, and a $70 off menu steak. All delivered, but I will say the ladies who enjoyed the steak were truly wowed by it. We also shared a number of excellent sides, included the loaded potatoes, au gratin potatoes, and broccolini (which was my personal fave, though the au gratin was also creamy and delicious). We finished it off with "cream puffs." I ordered these thinking of my grandmothers and expecting something more traditional, but the pastry chef reinvented the cream puff and made it her own.It was a perfect puff filled with an amazing raspberry sorbet and covered in a pistachio sauce. Every bite was amazing. This is a spendy restaurant, but not overly so, and I felt everything I had was worth the price tag. My friends all agreed. The only things that could use improvement are the sound (it's very loud and there aren't any measures to absorb the sound at all) and the bussing. The bussers were very quick to clear things, at times things we were still working on. I don't want to feel rushed. Aside from that, it was a great experience, and let's face it: the candelabra business in the beginning made up for that to some extent. But knock it off going forward. I will surely be back and happily bring other friends to experience a great meal and wonderful atmosphere here! read more

My crew surprised me with upstairs reservations at Maple & Ash. Now that's a cool crew. Maple & Ash is the new "to-die-for" hot spot downtown. MAPLE & ASH Maple & Ash is an innovative take on the traditional steakhouse; mixing a modern aesthetic with authentic service to deliver classic wood-fired dishes. With a sumptuous menu crafted by two-Michelin-star chef, Danny Grant and a wine program named one of "America's Best" by Wine Spectator, Maple & Ash finds a way to celebrate every moment. THE SERVICE & EXPERIENCE There's a note in the margin of Maple & Ash's menu: "If your neighboring table has a candelabra that you want, swipe theirs while they're using the restroom." I love sexy mischievousness, and this Gold Coast hot spot has it all. From the openers, cocktails (I tried their Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2009), and appetizers, to the delicious deserts, the food is deadly serious. The service is the best in business; the staff is well trained at fine dining, and is at the top of their game. Pure excellence. Believe the hype. CONCLUSION I adore Maple & Ash; it's more than a restaurant, it's an experience. 5/5 RECOMMEND OF NOTE *Drop off is encouraged. *Maple & Ash has a cool wine club. *Events are welcome. *For more information: mapleandash.com read more

This is apparently where all the beautiful people with trust funds hang out. The space is well decorated and packed, the food is expensive but good, and it's so loud that my table of six on a recent visit could barely hear anybody that wasn't sitting directly next to them at a round table. Get the steak, get the seafood, get the lamb chops which is the largest portion of lamb chops I've ever seen. Every appetizer we tried was very good as were the sides. Wine list is large and has just about everything you would need. The biggest issue on my initial visit was noise and service. Nobody wants to sit down and have the boss order a bottle of Champagne recommended by the server and then it comes out too warm. So we sit and wait for the Champagne to chill apparently and after sitting for almost 60 minutes we had been served nothing but bread, water, radishes, and olives. Finally the Champagne came out, shortly followed by appetizers, then additional wine, entrees, sides, etc. And the food is very good, but when you're paying these prices I expect the service to be much better. It's a high priced steakhouse, not my preferred option for dining out but most Americans love an expensive steak when they go out to eat (which just seems strange because it's so easy to make a good steak at home) so as long as the economy is good I imagine Maple & Ash will continue to be packed. Was it good? Yes. Do I personally expect to be back? No. read more

Wow what an experience. Can't come to Chicago without coming to this establishment. Food oh my, drinks great.5 star all the way read more

Maple & Ash - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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