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    ASH gastropub

    4.6 (88 reviews)
    Open 3:30 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    ASH GASTROPUB ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Upscale
    Happy hour specials

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    Maderia chicken with potatoes and green beans
    Rosa W.

    I found this place on Yelp and was so excited to take my team here when we were in Chicago. I called ahead and scheduled a reservation so when we arrived we were immediately seated. I wasn't sure how busy the place would be, but when we got there, there were only a couple of tables with customers. Our waitress took a while to come to our table, about 10 minues, but when she did she dropped off menus. Shortly after she brought our drinks and didnt come back to the table for almost 20 minutes. When she came back she asked if we were ready to order appetizers. We let her know we waited so long we were ready to order dinner. Everyone placed their orders with some apps and the food came out about 20 min later. The chicken wings arrived and looked good but tasted flat and were dry. As for everyone's dinner, there were a variety of issues. Some complained of the food being too salty, the samon was overcooked, and the seafood tasted gritty. As for my Chicken Madeira, it was okay. The sauce would have been better if it didn't break. It was very oily and the chicken was tough. Overall, it was a cute place but we didn't have a good experience. It may have been an off night, or just our experience that night.

    Abigaile W.

    The space itself is cute. I liked how it was decorated and the atmosphere was good. The server was very friendly, personable, and attentive. The boneless garlic parmesan wings snd frenchfries were fresh and the drinks were refreshing snd strong.

    Brisket Mac

    Great atmosphere, awesome staff and the food is even better. So good I took some to go and it still tasted as good as dine in.

    Steak medium well!
    Ariel L.

    Ahhh-mazing spot! I was traveling between Ohare & Midway on a layover & stumbled into Ash's! Best decision of our trip so far! We had two apps, Brussels & Fries, main The Daily Special - Smoked Short Ribs & the steak, and lastly ended the night with donuts & meeting the owner! We knew that we picked the right place when we demolished the Shaved Brussel Sprouts! Yes it's a gastropub but like, so much more. The flavor on the Short Ribs were nothing shy of amazing! The donuts were still warm when they hit the table - if you told me they didn't have a pastry chef doing their desserts I would be shocked! All the pricing for Chicago are reasonable - and while we didn't have drinks with dinner we did not feel out of place or required to drink! The server Gabby, was great & made sure the steak was cooked exactly how we wanted! When we have another midway layover we'll absolutely be back!

    Creamy salmon and chicken sandwich
    G H.

    Hidden gem by midway airport. Great service and delicious food. I tried the sangria and a their was hint of lemon. Also I tried the creamy Tuscan salmon. It was delicious and fresh.

    Chicken and waffles
    Samantha O.

    Went here for brunch recently with some friends. Our server was super nice and attentive. We did the bottomless mimosas/bloodies and she made sure my mimosa never found the bottom. My friend said that her Bloody Mary was really good - she described it as smoky. Run down of the food we ordered: Burger - I had the burger and thought it was really good and juicy. The waffle fries were also excellent Chicken and waffles - my friend was disappointed to hear that the chicken and waffles featured chicken wings instead of boneless. However once she tasted them she was very pleased. I tried a bite of the waffle and thought it was delicious. Steak and eggs - Steak and eggs were divine. My friend said it was probably one of the best steaks she's had. And the hash browns(even though they were more like roasted potatoes) had a really good seasoning to them. I tried a bite of the steak and would definitely order that next time. The owner was walking around to tables and chatting with everyone which is always a nice touch. Parking can be a little tough on Archer but it's smarter to Uber when you're planning on day drinking anyway! Can't wait to go back to try dinner.

    Barbara C.

    This place is amazing and much needed in the area. (Garfield Ridge, West Lawn, West Elsdon, Midway) They interior is so well done, I could just review that! The beer flights, wine list, apps and entrees are perfectly priced and just enough to choose from. I hope they get a website going soon! Parking is a bit tricky in Archer Ave but side streets a plenty. They just opened Friday (11/22/19) so Give them time. A learning curve to figure out the crowds. They already ran out of Cod, Sprouts, and burgers! Today Sunday 11/24/19) and I hope It stays this busy! This area craves this kind of menu. I'm a bit biased because my daughter works there but all staff were friendly.! https://www.facebook.com/ASH-gastropub-105461114134238/

    oysters + shrimp & grits polenta
    Jennifer O.

    Finally got the chance to go to ASH and we were so impressed! Incredible food, amazing service, fun/lively atmosphere. We had some of the specials as appetizers which were delicious, and I absolutely loved the flavor of the bang bang chicken sandwich. We couldn't stop thinking about the food, so we ordered carry out a few days later! It's obvious that the menu is created by a culinary professional. This will be our new go-to place in the neighborhood!

    Good drink.  But the chairs and stools are super uncomfortable

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    Great place to hang out with friends and family for food and drinks. The entire staff are great people!!!

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    Food is delicious! Service was wonderful! Sweet and savory Brussels sprouts *chef's kiss*

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    Great neighborhood spot. Food was outstanding, good service and love the ambiance. Highly recommend the street corn dip.

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    Great ambiance, wonderful food, very clean restrooms and really welcoming! The service was exceptional as well!

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    Ask the Community - ASH gastropub

    Do they only have beer and wine? I see nothing on the menu about cocktails. I've called 2x and received a voicemail during business hours.

    Yes they have cocktails! They have a mixologist, old fashions are excellent, they also do dessert cocktails!

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    Service was spot on and the server was friendly and attentive. Started with the homemade fried…read morepickle appetizer which was very good, not greasy and made in "clean" oil. Sandwiches were the single smashed cheesie and the tenderizer. Both were served hot and with the seasoned fries which were also very good. This is a nice place to stop in for a quick lunch - beers and food are reasonably priced. The toilet in the women's bathroom is loose - be careful. Cleanliness is pretty good, although they could hit the corners and baseboards a little bit better

    I give this is 4 stars overall, but 5 for the Garfield Ridge area, as there just aren't a whole lot…read moreof nicer sit down spots in the area. Not to say it's fancy or anything, but it's a very good newer option for Archer Avenue, with lots of food and drink options. I imagine it's the same menu as the other Cheesie's locations. I got the Melt sandwich, it tasted on par with the food from the North side location. Service was pretty fast, and they have a good amount of seating options. Again, nothing crazy, but it's just good to see Garfield Ridge get a nicer option like this, as a lot of the bars just have drinks and no food, or are just food places. I have friends who live down here, so they often go out on Archer for bdays or events, so I'm glad to see this as a new option, and would definitely vote to stop here for any future events in the area.

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    Kids were asked if they wanted to play Mario Kart and our server helped them get set up!
    Kids were asked if they wanted to play Mario Kart and our server helped them get set up!
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    Bottom Line: Thankfully, un-corporate, unpretentious , great bang for the buck. Definitely worth a…read morestop. Unplanned stop here but what a welcome surprise on a winter evening at this neighborhood pub that hits the sweet spot somewhere between "watering hole" and restaurant . Lively and cozy, "Livozy" (oh yes I did just coin that) is the best descriptor for this cool little pub right across from a commuter rail stop. Very decent selection on tap. The crowd is mostly local and very friendly. The tenders crushed it in terms of friendliness and efficient professionalism. Zubar has figured out that if you deliver a satisfying experience at very reasonable prices--good value, you will ensure return customers--again and again. (As an aside though, it is a bit of a shame Zubar has not "claimed" this Yelp page projecting the "we're too cool (they are) who cares" vibe but there's a lot of good vibe coming there way...I'll bet they peek anyway.)

    Check out this kind of unique zoo themed bar. It's next to a zoo: the Brookfield Zoo to be exact…read more Zubar is a convenient stop for those coming from and going to the zoo. Even those not going to the zoo can enjoy it. This is right off the Metra zoo stop, and I'm wondering how many times I can mention the zoo in this review, maybe 20 times or so. A convenient stop along the Metra gets you here. It's almost seriously there as soon as you get off. This is obviously located on the way to the Brookfield Zoo. It makes a pretty good stop when coming back from walking around. This is pretty much just a little bar with drinks and slots. It's about $5 for a simple cocktail. There's basic liquor. Good place to hang after walking around the zoo and needing to get a drink. It doesn't seem to have food anymore but you can bring some in. There's also entertainment like a jukebox and pool table.

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    Cozy little pub.
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    Nice neighborhood bar. Was worried they would not come back after Covid but they did. Has food on…read moreBears game days

    On the outskirts of midway (garfield ridge) this is the last bar you'll find before you enter…read moresuburban territory. As soon as we opened the door my friend and i were greeted by the very very DRUNK welcoming committee, which was nnnice, and just a little creepy. It was a Thursday night, with a crowd that consisted of divorced men, and single 30 something males....oOOo the pickings were ripe!! We had hopes of downing a Polish beer, to our surprise Halina, the Polish bar tender, and owner informed us that she didn't serve any-not gunna lie, i was let down...i settled for a cranberry vodka, $4.00, going rate. After mopping about not drinking a beer i started to notice how pleasant this place is, the lighting is perfect!! It's not dark and grim, or too bright like your in a grocery store or something, it was just soft bulbs that just left me with a comforting feeling lol. The decor is pretty much all off white, VERY VERY CLEAN, definitely above the title of a tavern!! After my second drink we got to talking with the regulars, we bitched and moaned about the "change" in the neighborhood, they told stories about what neighborhood they originally grew up in, it turned out to be a very informative night. The best part of the night was when Halina told me the next time I come in she'll have Polish beer just for me, haha and she told me to bring more "Young Blood" ps free wifi

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    New sign out front by the door
    New sign out front by the door
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    AMAZING neighborhood pub!

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