Decent menu with a variety of items to choose from. Loved the Maryland specials! Service was great, attentive server. Liked that the space was big enough you didn't have to shout even when the restaurant filled up - and it certainly fills up during dinner time! read more

Ashling Kitchen and Bar - Chesapeake tacos - New American Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

Attended the Dueling Piano event this evening which I paid roughly $45 for two tickets. The event was said to be high entertainment, audience participation and a fun filled evening. The two pianist did no dueling at all; they did mostly duets or took turns taking requests. I was hoping to witness a musical battle. In addition the food was horrid. I ordered the stuffed shrimp with the mushroom risotto but twice my shrimp were undercooked literally gray lines still on the shrimp. When I asked for melted butter for my broccolini I was given cubes of cold butter. I then ordered the short rib having given up on the shrimp and the short ribs slow cooked would surely be done and savory however the carrots could not be cut with a knife at all. I returned the dish and decided to give up. My partner ordered the fish and chips but the fish and chips had a charred old taste as the grease was old and therefore the food had a Smokey taste. I looked at my surroundings and everyone pretty much ordered sandwiches and fries of which they left ample amounts of food untouched. As for the drinks the holiday margarita was mostly ice, very thin small glass and there was no edible glitter in it as promised per the menu. No beers on draft. U had spoke highly of this place after my experience with Chef Ahmad but since I regret I can no longer speak highly. Last but not least the grinch and Santa were the personality for the evening and carried the energy. The waiter due to me not having any food did not comp, send over a manager or right the wrong. I will not return nor recommend. Either do events well or food well; this event was a miss on both. We left early as the event was mediocre at best but also I was hungry and in need of food. read more

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My friends and I visited Ashling Kitchen & Bar for dinner, and the atmosphere is perfect for a casual dinner or drinks. For our entrees, we ordered the meatloaf, prime rib, stuffed shrimp, and Irish Whiskey Glazed Salmon. They all came with your choice of sides. My friends enjoyed their meals, but I was not impressed with the glazed salmon. My salmon was not completely cooked when it arrived, so I suggest telling the server if you want it medium or well done, etc. The server corrected it after it was sent back to the kitchen, which was handled well, but I personally didn't love the bacon flavor in the glaze. That said, they have a new chef and an updated menu, so maybe I will return to try something else. Overall, it's a relaxed spot for food and drinks. read more

Ashling Kitchen and Bar - New American Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

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Met up with some friends and new acquaintances for dinner and had a blast. The atmosphere is good for families and dates. The atmosphere is warm and they still had the Christmas decor up ( that made me laugh). I ordered the steak frites medium with an acoustic bliss cocktail. The food was delicious. Others ordered chicken wings, short ribs ( very tender and flavorful) and the chicken and waffles ( NOT a small plate). We had Jessica as our server and she was great. She was patient with our chatter and indecisiveness ( thanks for that). Good food, good people, good time. read more

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The service was excellent. Food was delicious. The service here was excellent and very attentive. Great place to visit during lunch. Many food options. I wish they were closer, will be visiting again. The ambience is great for family, kids, or just friends. read more

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8'30'2021 This place is esthetically perfect!! It's nestled inside of a shopping center with plenty of parking. They could use a few more spaces! It is a shared parking lot w a few businesses. Before entering, we saw the board with today's specials. Tasty specials. Beautiful entryway, I loved the décor. It's light rustic, contemporary. The young lady who checked us in was so nice. She was sweet and made sure we were comfortable until our reservation table was ready. As soon as we sat down, we were greeted by our waitress Carmela. She was super sweet. She proceeded to bring us water and take our orders. We ordered the following. Chef's Favorite Roasted Brussel Sprouts: Very tasty. Ashling Naked Wings (Old Bay) Southern Chicken Sandwich: It was ok. Southern Sweet Tea Brined Fried Chicken and Pecan Waffles: Festive. Tasty. Bistro Steak Frites: Not a table Fav. Didn't present or taste well. Jamaican Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta: A hit. Very good and well flavored. Overall, I enjoyed this place, I would return to get other items that I saw on the menu as well as drinks. The bar area was very lively. I would definitely return back sooner than later. read more

Visited here on a Saturday around 3pm and thankfully wasn't crowded at all and was able to make reservations 30 minutes before getting there. The space is cute gives me like chill lounge vibes but not a lounge, if that makes sense (I think it's the dark furnishings) Once we got seated we started off with the crab artichoke dip which had a side of bread, which was an 8/10 for me. We then tried two drinks, the Ashling and the Raspberry Bellini, both were delicious. For our main entrees we had the southern chicken sandwich, tempo tacos with grilled shrimp, short ribs, and the ashling cheeseburger. All were good and no complaints. The fries that came with the burger and chicken sandwich were fresh and so good, love how they do their fries. We finished our lunch off with the banana pudding and the beignets, which were delicious. The star of the visit was our waitress she was so sweet, quick, and just on top of it. A solid place to visit when you want a good bite to eat without dealing with crowds. read more

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We dined here on 3/5 for my daughter's birthday. It was a quiet weekday evening and the service was great. We ordered wings, calamari, steak frites, chicken and waffles, and Rasta pasta. Everyone enjoyed their meal. It was a decent night out. read more

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Crab dip is still good. The description for the gumbo sounded great but the flavor was off. I never had gumbo that tased like that. It was as if the gumbo sauce was an African stew of some sort. I got to New Orleans a lot and never had gumbo with that flavor. It was also very salty. The actually toppings were nice but the sauce is the star of the show and she didn't shine. Really wish they had their African around the world tour menu again because the snapper was excellent. I'm open to different cuisines this gumbo was just a Miss read more

Ashling Kitchen and Bar - Gumbo (just okay) - New American Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

I am thinking they either sold, or the original owners are a lot more hands off! Despite the celery issue a while ago (which is still ridiculous), it has been a great go-to place for something different and unique with a great cocktail selection. But it has gone downhill. The fried green tomatoes were tasty, but the topping appeared to be straight from a jar or can and clumped on top. They used to top each with a mini pepper and they are gone. On Friday, we both had salads and what used to be served in a large slated bowl with a great portion size was now on a plate with probably a third removed. The chicken on ,my Caesar salad was so obviously out of a bag from Sysco. The drinks used to be fun and almost ebntertianing using the little clothespins to attach the tag and now they just come out plain. THe price was still high. And I had a basic Tanqueray and Tonic and the tonic was bad (no fizz) and the gin was NOT Tanqueray despite the assurances it was. I am hoping it was an off night for them and we'll definitely be back. It is such a good and fun place it was a sad surprise that it slid down to the "yeah, it was alright" category read more

The menu had plenty to choose from and the food was very good. Our service was quick and responsive to any needs. I thought the ambiance was pretty good as well. I will return very soon. read more

Ashling is a funny restaurant, because it's so much cuter than what you think you're walking into from the parking lot lol. Once you enter, this spot is the cutest! A good location for girls night, date night, solo night just to be at the bar, etc. No matter where you sit, you are in thee seat! Their food is great too! My table of 2 had the calamari, wings, and French onion soup and let me tell you... for ME, the soup stole the show! Now that I know how it is on the inside lol, I wouldn't mind returning for a solo trip at the bar. read more

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I had a really awesome experience here at Ashling! I visited on a Friday evening just after Christmas - the place was decorated wonderfully. We really enjoyed the garland, lights, and bulbs that were strung in the space, shoutout to holiday cheer. There are two main dining room areas and a large bar that seats approx 10-15 guests. I was really impressed by how big the restaurant is, it's much deeper than what it looks like from the street. The service was wonderful throughout the night - two bartenders served us; they were both attentive, friendly, warm, and helpful. They provided a few recommendations for food orders and even told us a little bit about the history and ownership of the place. You can tell they've been around for a little while. The food was AWESOME - we all loved the dishes we tried. For appetizers, we got the blackened shrimp and old bay wings. The shrimp is the best dish I had all night - it's served in a delicious red sauce, seasoned to perfection, and has a butter garlic bread on the side. I'd pair those shrimp with some rice to make a full entree. The old bay wings were solid too - would definitely get those again. For entrees, we tried the rasta pasta, gumbo, and duck dishes. I really enjoyed the rasta pasta - it was flavorful but not too spicy. This is a nice date night spot that has an upscale yet casual feel. I'll definitely be back and can hopefully enjoy their happy hour offerings (3-6pm Mon-Fri). And best believe I'll be getting that blackened shrimp. read more

My go to spot for really good authentic gumbo is Ashling and they didn't disappoint at all. It was beautifully presented, the seafood was fresh and I was a happy camper. For starters I had the cauliflower appt with buffalo sauce which was enjoyable. Unfortunately I didn't care for the calamari as it wasn't properly cooked and too soft/chewy for my tastebuds. I got a cheeseburger and blackened shrimp taco's to go for my family and they were happy. The house made potato chips served with the burger were excellent. Sorry Fam, I was hungry and didn't take pics of everything. Doug the bartender was excellent and the establishment is always clean so it was another positive experience. read more

The kale salad was great good and hearty, fried green tomatoes and the taco salad was delicious too. Drinks were pretty solid and staff was amazing. Good layout for singles to mingle, date night or group outing. This was my 2nd time here and it just gets better each time read more

I've been here four times within a few years. If you want a nice warm beer, this place is for you. The food is good overall and they have had some great items on the menu. The quality is inconsistent though and like I said, you can't get a cold drink because they just don't do that. They completely got rid of draft beer at some point and now it's warm cans/bottles being served. I went here a few weeks ago because it was close by and I figured I would see if anything had changed. I laughed when once again, a room temp drink made its way to the table. It's small stuff but not when you're paying $8 for it. read more

I have been to Ashling enough times that I should have written this review a long time ago. Situated on Route 3 in Crofton, it's a small-ish restaurant serving up some really good food. I have dined inside as well as ordered food to go and they have never missed for me. The chicken sandwich, wings, burgers and chicken and waffles are all amazing. They did not miss with any of those items. They also have different specials throughout the week so you can really pick your day to go. Every person that works there is extremely nice and the service is really fast. Your food is almost guaranteed to arrive before your appetizers are finished. One negative I recently experienced was trying to get a quote on a large catering pick up order. I went to the restaurant and the manager on duty let me know they would be closed for a week but would reopen the following Saturday. I asked if it would be ok if I wanted to pick up my order on Saturday and she said it shouldn't be a problem. She handed me 2 business cards of who to contact. I sent multiple emails requesting a quote and even asking if I was being too ambitious knowing the business would be closed the week prior. I received an email that said "sorry we are closed next week." I responded that I was aware but that my order request was when they were open. I never heard back from anyone. It's not enough to deduct stars because my other experiences have been great, but it's a little frustrating when you are trying to do business with someone and you cannot get a response. You should definitely check this place out. You will become a regular. read more

I've heard good things about Ashling from a friend and have been trying to get there for a while. I finally made it and I was pleased. The service was great: very friendly and fast. I loved the interior decor and the layout of the restaurant. The food was pretty great too. The wings were delicious. We ordered the Old Bay and the Sweet Thai Chili. Both were tasty. The service Breakfast Burrito was a solid option as well. I requested Breakfast potatoes instead of French fries, which is what originally came with it. My friend ordered the Chesapeake southwest omelet and I sampled some of it. We both agreed that it was just ok. It wasn't bad but it lacked a bit of flavor. Overall, it's a good restaurant and I would be willing to go back and try more dishes. read more

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We recently dined at Ashling with a group of friends (6 people). We went in with high hopes after seeing the reviews and decor photos, but that was quickly overshadowed. We had a reservation and were sat quickly upon arriving. Our serve introduced herself and we order our drinks, 3 cocktails, a soda, and waters. About ten minutes went by and our serve came back to inform us that they didn't have the ingredients for one of the holiday drinks, no big deal, ordered a different drink and appetizers. All of our appetizers come out within about ten minutes. Still no drinks from the bar, the soda, or waters. About 30 minutes in we get all of the drinks. We watched the bartenders serve a couple rounds to bar guests in this amount of time. We chalked it up as a busy time, because the restaurant was fairly full but not slammed by any means. We eventually get to order and the food comes out, typical small issues but nothing to worry about. Quality of the food was good so that was a plus. During the meal, all of our glasses were empty for a majority of it and we asked to get refills, which our server eventually brought us. We finished eating and were waiting to order desserts. During that time one of our guests went to the bathroom and our server was standing just inside the kitchen texting, which explained why we hadn't seen her. We get to order desserts and they come out quickly, again quality was great! We all finish and our group wanted to order another drink before we departed. Our server couldn't be found. We end up deciding not to order more drinks at this point because we had already been there for 2 and a half hours between waiting for different things. We finally see our server so one of our guests went and asked her for our checks. About ten minutes goes by and still no checks, we went and asked a second time for our checks and finally get them. We knew based on our party being 6 or more that the charge 18% gratuity that it would be on the check. Our group has all wires in the service industry and typically tip well above 25%. Based on the servers actions, she knew she was getting the 18% from us so she didn't care about giving us good service. A dinner that was in excess of 2 and a half hours because of the service was shocking to say the least. Very doubtful that we will recommend this restaurant to anyone or dine her again. read more

Ashling Kitchen and Bar - Fish and Chips - New American Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

Easy 5 stars! This hidden gem was amazing! The hostess smoke as you walk through the door and you're seated quickly- we had a reservation. The server was very nice and mended our entire order- and didn't miss anything.... Impressive! Especially on a very busy Father's Day event! The food was- soooooo delicious! I loved my dish and the portions are great. I was stuffed so I shared with babe! I also had some of Sharon's waffle- just a bite.. it was soft and scrumptious! My burrito was the highlight of the show! I had a few customizations chicken instead of whatever other meat because we you guys one I don't eat beef or pork! All in all... we will be back!! This was truly a gem!! read more

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I had the roasted Duck, which had to send back due to the Duck being overcooked. When it came back it was cooked perfect. The overall flavor of the dish was really good. The portion size was plentiful. The service was good and it was a really nice environment. I will return. read more

Ashling Kitchen and Bar - Winter citrus roasted Duck - New American Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

We have been here multiple times and it never ceases to impress. This time we came on a Wednesday where it is Wings and Whiskey Wednesday at Ashling. There was no wait but just about every table was filled when we walked in. Wings were $.99 each and the signature whiskey was $6. It's a great deal. Food was fantastic. We also got a side of the broccoli, cream of crab soup and the scrumptious limited time Churro Doughnuts with cinnamon ice cream on top. Highly recommended. Parking can be a bit rough when things get very busy in the smaller shopping center especially during brunch and dinner times. We also recommend getting reservations if you're going to go during prime time. Service was excellent even for a relatively busy Wednesday night. Our server was never too far away and we were sat at our table immediately upon entering. All in all I have not had any complaints about this place. Always a pleasure. read more

Ashling Kitchen and Bar - Churro Doughnut with cinnamon ice cream - New American Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

I'm happy to have found this local restaurant for happy hour! My girlfriend and I had a great experience here. Their happy hour menu is very affordable, with plenty of appetizers and drinks to choose from - we recommend the brussel sprouts and the shrimp. Service was quick, and the ambiance was nice. No complaints here, we'll be back. 4/5 only due to us only trying appetizers - would love to come back for dinner time. read more

Came here on a Friday night and it was packed. They got us seated and the food came out surprisingly fast. Food was good especially the Rasta pasta. read more

The staff were all very nice and welcoming. I truly appreciate that when I am dining out. The food was really good. I had the salmon dish and my company had the gumbo. Both were very good, however, if you don't like spicy food I wouldn't recommend the gumbo. The bread pudding was unique in that it had bananas in it. It wasn't overpowering though. Just a hint and it was great. The drink was a raspberry bellini and it wasn't good. I would try another drink, but I loved the card they put on it. I would definitely go back and would tell you to give them a try as well!! read more

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I left church on Sunday and was craving Chicken & waffles. I remembered that I have no yet tried Brunch at The Ashling so I stopped by to give it a try. Their food never disappoints. I went around 11 am; there was a good amount of seating available. It was just me so I sat at the bar. I started with a Raspberry Bellini cocktail. It was fruity & packed a punch. I ordered the Country fried chicken & waffles for my entree. The food came out really fast. I maybe only waited 10 mins after the order was placed. The chicken was nice, crispy, and hot. My waffle was kind of cold. I had to give it back to the bartender to warm up so it could be more enjoyable. Once it was warmed up, boyyyy was it good! It is paired with whipped pecan butter, hot honey, & syrup. I thoroughly enjoyed their chicken & waffles. I highly recommend. read more

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Took my girls out for brunch, and since we had not been to Ashling Kitchen in awhile we decided to check it out. To our surprise Brunch was only offered on Sunday. However, we decided to indulge anyway. We arrived a bit early, with noon reservations. We had to wait a few because they did not open until noon....when they opened the door, we were warmly greeted by the hostess who also waited our table, and were seated promptly. The ambiance was cozy, smd the waitress nothing less than superb. We were given menus and other items to get us settled. The orders placed with the food arriving promptly. Everything was hot off the grill and well plated. All I can say is we ran out of table space...enough for lunch the next day. I cannot single out any one item because everything was absolutely tasty... read more

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The food was excellent! I feel so bad for not getting here sooner. The salmon was smoky & crispy. The short ribs were fall off the bone tender. My favorite was the bread pudding. I could come by here and have that for lunch. Only gave 4 stars due to noise level. read more

Ashling Kitchen and Bar - Ultimate Bread Pudding! - New American Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

Our first time dining here and we had a wonderful experience. The menu has a nice variety and we ordered the fish n chips and salmon BLT. Nicely prepared and came to the table hot. Wonderful staff greeted us at the door and our server was very attentive. Lived here for over 25 years and I regret not coming here sooner. Local vibe and neighborhood feel is another reason to come back and we will. read more

Really, really good food. I am looking forward to visiting again. Had the gumbo & fried green tomato, both were very tasty.

I met up with the bestie for a long overdue dinner at a place we've been eyeing since FOREVER, Ashling Kitchen and Bar. We made reservations, since it was graduation season and I'm glad we did since their were several groups celebrating. It's a much bigger restaurant on the inside than what I imagined in my mind. Very nice sleek and cute outlay. Good luck with parking though, on a busy Friday night, it can be tricky. Moving along, we were seated and dove right in and ordered the fried green tomatoes and crab artichoke dip for appetizers. Both were delish! I did think the dip had a tad bit too much salt for my liking and I can't say I saw more than a teaspoon of crab. For a bevie, I ordered the cucumber, extremely refreshing and wonderful. For an entrée we both ordered the Irish Whiskey Glazed Salmon. It came with a creamy risotto and asparagus. Very nicely prepared and also delicious, but I do think the sauce was a bit salty as well. We also ordered the special for dessert, which was the beignets. They were horrible. I'm made I wasted my calorie intake on them. They were literally donuts holes with chocolate sauce. We didn't even finish them. Our server, Jacob was attentive and gave great suggestions. We sat towards the back of the restaurant, which I appreciated because the front portion seemed to be a bit congested. A nice bar sat towards the left when we entered. We had an enjoyable time and I will absolutely be back in the very near future. A great option and it's close by! read more

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It is a very nicely decorated place, and the staff is very nice, however, I was not truly convinced about the food, even though they receive some high ratings. My hubby had fish and chips, however, it was not well seasoned to our liking. I come on the other hand, had the gravy burger, and it was actually very good. ...I need to come again to see if my review needs higher rating read more

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Ashling Kitchen and Bar is located in a busy strip plaza in Crofton. Everyone raves about the spot so I had to check it out. A few weeks ago, I had Sunday brunch with a few friends. It's a lot bigger inside than it's outside. I would give it 5 stars for it being a spacious, modern looking space. It's very diverse and family oriented! However, the brunch options were limited and my chicken and waffles just seemed basic to me. My strawberry Bellini was tasty so I ordered two. Our server was very nice and understanding, especially since one of the guests was really tipsy lol I'll have to come back for dinner and update my review. read more

Never a bad dinner review when I stop into Ashling Kitchen. A warm welcome greeting, promptly seated, apps on point, whiskey salmon was tender and flavorful, mushroom risotto was creamy, SAY LESS!!! Ashling Kitchen is standing on their BUSINESS! One of my favorite local spots. Tip of the day: Doug at the bar is there on Tuesday and Thursday and knows how to make an old fashioned. Your welcome. read more

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A good time was had from the time we walked in the door good service good drinks good food Drinks were really good Purple drink- dragonfly very sweet 19th hole delicious Whiskey mule just ok Brussels delicious Bayou shrimp delicious Brownie with ice cream omg good Peaches Cobbler good Beignets omg good good Crab dip good Crab soup average And if I'm missing anything it was good too Trivia was fun so much fun and we WON' $25 First time going and we enjoyed ourselve read more

Located in a small shopping center. The aesthetics of the restaurant is amazing the decor puts you in a happy mood. Some of the booths have a long white pillow to support your lower back. The hostess was very informative of the specials and hours. The waitress was so pleasant and helpful. The food was hot and delicious I definitely will be going back. We were celebrating my coworkers birthday. The crab and artichoke dip with baguette bread was amazing. The calamari was crispy and the peppers were fried as well. read more

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I have been coming to Ashling since they opened....We bring people who visit from out of town to Ashling. My previous dozen or so reviews have been 5 stars, but Im not sure whats going on and I will be calling tomorrow as well, since the manager was busy being the bartender tonight as well to discuss..... We had a reservation and were seated promptly, it was middle of the road busy...nothing crazy but not empty. Once we were seated it took about 13 minutes until i got up to go to the bar and get our table waters and cocktails. Once I got up to the bar a server came and asked me if I had a table and I said yeah, but im just getting drinks, we havent seen a server yet. She took my order and said someone would be over to get us waters. The bar was super backed up and when the drinks came out they were all the wrong drinks. Server informed me they were out of their special collab with Pherm and the cocktails were regular mojito/margarita and not the holiday version....ok cool, we will drink the regular ones for the first round, one sip in and the mojito was just seltzer water and lime....stir drink, sip again and the same!!! No sugar, not muddled mint, no rum to be detected. Server comes back by and we explain, she apologizes and we try again....Holiday mojito is good, holiday margarita was so-so. Apps: we got the brussel sprouts, french onion soup and crab dip....Crab dip was really good, fresh bread that came with it was also crisp outside and soft inside!! Brussel sprouts are terrible and I loved the old brussel sprouts!!!! The new once have no sauce, are burned to a crisp and topped with some feta. Im not sure where the balsamic glaze went, but it didnt make it in our sprouts. French Onion, we have had before and something was different...Almost like a cumin or chili powder in it!!? Not sure, but not good!! Mains: Order the Turkey leg special....They are out of it! Cool, meatloaf is old faithful and good as usual. At least no one tried to change this one! Two others got the chicken pot pie and said it was pretty good, they would have liked a pie crust topping as opposed to puff pastry topper, but still pretty good. During the meal, drinks took forever to get and we all switched to beers, hoping to help....Its coming from a can and you pour into the glass yourself! lol....It still took forever! Our server frequently checked on us throughout the meal and made sure we had waters, but said the bar situation just isnt good tonight and the manager is working the bar...... Bottom line, if this was my first visit, I would not go back!! Im not sure what the disconnect is and they will get one more try, but it was concerning and if I owned this place, I would want to know!! Main: read more

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Chicly attractive and cozy ambiance. Charming and gregarious server and manager. The level of hospitality that my party received was definitely a plus. I did not partake in any libations this go round so I do not have any insight to share regarding the cocktails. I chose the fish and chips entrée. The potatoes were certainly uniquely sliced, perhaps, a bit thin for my taste. The fish was satisfactory and the sauces served with it were definitely a saving grace. My friends each had the shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles. They were well pleased with their meals. I would return to try another dish and to sip a little. ;-) read more

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Went to Ashling for a family birthday with 12 people. Contacted the restaurant and they responded within 24 hours to set the reservation. When we arrived we were sat immediately in the Star Room which served several parties and was spacious. Our waitress was very attentive and offered her favorite meals and knew the menu well. Everyone enjoyed their food and agreed each plate was well seasoned with large filling portions. The drinks were made special for each guest and hit the spot. Since it was a birthday we saved room for dessert. I highly recommend the warm banana bread pudding. It was the tables favorite. read more

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Visited back in June 2024, decent restaurant, food and drinks are good. The inside is cute but small, service was good. read more

Ashling Kitchen and Bar - jasmine cocktails - New American Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

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