We just had their IDGAF Thursday dinner. I was hesitant as I just did not think grilled asparagus, ricotta-filled pasta and lobster Thermidor would hold up for the time from pick-up to table. We were beyond impressed. I did end up popping everything into a warm over while we had the salad and it was perfect! There was enough lobster and filet mignon for four people, and with the delicious sides we were stuffed. We had to save dessert for the next day and had enough extra steak for lunch as well. Aside from the amount of food, everything was delicious. The pasta, potatoes, and salad were standouts. The lobster and steak were so good ad I can't wait to order this again. Highly recommended. read more

Brunch - Maple & Ash First the lament, then the good, then the ehhh: Lament - I was sooo looking forward to the buffet brunch (yay brunch is back) at M&A, so many yummy choice, could gorge on fruits and veggies not prepped by me and all the other wonderful options, but no it is not buffet. I HATE COVID. The Good - funny confirmation text which read between the lines strongly indicated, no flip-flops or wife-beaters attire welcomed which was appreciated. Most importantly, yes the food was absolutely yummy. Wahhh, no buffet but clever covid-dodge offering several 'family style' items that came automatically w price of brunch. They all tasted great. Individual entrees also excellent, no complaints amongst our group of five. Of course the 'family size' pitcher of Bloody's went down well and quickly -- in a good way. The Ehhh - yes, it was pricey but nice atmosphere - pretty, fun, buzzy plus great great food so okay with splurge-worthy price. What I, our table, young adult to boomer age found somewhat disappointing was the indifferent hospitality of our server. For the price, and the inherent set-up (it's brunch w booze, so linger is okay) we felt rushed. Yup, they had the 90 minute ceiling for lingering but after being on time for our reservation and waiting, we were feeling rushed within the first few minutes of being greeted by our server. Also, the server gave off the DMV vibe -- stand in line, don't stand in line, don't care, NEXT. Bottom line, gracious hospitality was absolutely not a thing. Hence the four star rating. There are plenty of places from which to chose brunch in Chicago and going forward the plan will to look elsewhere. read more

Outstanding service, superb food and fabulous ambiance. One of the finer dining experience, if not the finest ever!

My wife has raved about Maple and Ash for months. Well for Valentine's she treated me to dinner. I was absolutely blown away. The food was wonderful and the service was off the chain. Eric, thank you for making our evening spectacular. And my offer stands to come work in your kitchen. I highly recommend the seafood plater. Enjoy!!! read more

Maple & Ash - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely top notch from start to finish. The food, the service, the atmosphere - all 5 star.

One of the finest meals and dining experiences our family has ever enjoyed!! Simo was an amazing host and the food was unsurpassed. We bravely ordered the "I don't give a f#%" and every single dish was divine! read more

I visited Maple & Ash with an 18-person group, and we had a limited menu that had been pre-selected, so I don't have much feedback on the pricing or full menu options. What I can say is that everything we ate was absolutely fabulous. I had the bone-in filet, which melted in your mouth. After sampling most of the salads, meatballs, octopus, and seafood tower, I was sure that I wouldn't make a dent in that filet, but I kept eating bite after bite, with no regrets! Service was top notch as well. read more

Maple & Ash is my absolute FAVORITE in Chicago! I went there few years ago & keep coming back ever since. Outstanding service, amazing ambiance & food is sooooooo good. IDGAF menu is my favorite and you must try "Black Out Oysters" next time you're there read more

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***Update*** Maple and Ash NEVER called me back. That public response from them here was just smoke and mirrors for you all. This staff cannot be trusted with bills or customer service. read more

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Terrible and obscenely overpriced. I have never been so dissatisfied from a meal and that fact that it was over $1000 is utterly ridiculous. Go here ugh you want to spend $20 on a side of potatoes. read more

I got the Eisenhower. Steak itself was fabulous. The quality of the meat was on another level. Service was great too. I have to give it four stars though because I felt like it lacked in the dessert: the chocolate cake we got was really dry. I enjoyed the meal overall but to end on bad dessert was disappointing. read more

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The best option for amazing vibe Delicious food The very best brunch of your life! Upscale elegant and sassy read more

My husband and I decided to try out Maple & Ash for our five year anniversary and it did not disappoint! Our server (I wish I remembered her name) was awesome. Very knowledgeable about drinks and the menu. She did not rush us through out meal so we were able to sit and enjoy our dinner and our time together. When you have two kids under two you don't get much time like that! We started with a seafood tower with prawns and crab. Everything tasted awesome with the ash flavor. We then had the wedge salad which was my least favorite. The lettuce was wilted from being grilled and it had too much dressing. We then shared the rib eye which was one of the best steaks we have had! It was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. We had asparagus and the yukon gold gratin as our sides. The asparagus was delicious but I was not a huge fan of the potatoes. I didn't feel like the cheese was the best choice for the dish. Overall, it was a great experience. Our dinner took about 2.5 hour and it was nice to sit and enjoy and not be rushed. They also made a special menu for us with "Happy 5th Anniversary" on it. It was a nice touch! read more

Amazing meal! Everyone absolutely loved everything we ordered! The porn star martinis are to die for! The steak frites was one of the best meals I've ever had! We got Mac and cheese and whipped potatoes and asparagus as sides and it was perfect! Everything here is well worth the money! read more

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Honestly I've been to Maple & Ash a few times here in Chicago and Scottsdale and after the experience I had last night I'm not sure I will be returning. The kitchen and waiting staff seemed to have lost our ticket and all our entrees came out with no sides or appetizers. We had to re order drinks several times. The patio was too cold and the staff would blatantly leave door wide open in the middle of Chicago winter. Terrible service and the food was just okay. Don't waste your money. read more

My whole experience was wonderful. Amazing customer service, the food was on point. From the oysters to the seafood tower to the bone in rib eye. Definitely recommend for a great time. The personalized menu was a nice touch! read more

Maple & Ash - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

For our last night of our trip, I had many choices, but we ultimately chose Maple & Ash. It was a Monday, and we made an Open Table reservation for 9pm. We arrived on the 3rd floor at 9, and the hostess indicated that out table would be ready shortly. We were directed to the bar. Once there, I ordered a mixed drink (ma'am I am), and my husband ordered a beer. My mixed drink was original and flavorful! We were escorted to our table 20 minutes later. This seems to be a trend in previous reviews posted. Jason, our server, started us off with an aperitif of rum, pineapple juice, & cucumber liqueur. It was refreshing! He introduced us to the menu and he recommended a couple appetizers. We went with the meatballs, which had good flavor. Shortly thereafter we ordered the NY strip and a side of mac and cheese. The steak was cooked perfectly (ordered medium)! Our mac and cheese was quite liquidy, however, and I wouldn't recommend it. We were toying with the idea of ordering the chocolate bomb for dessert. Jason came over and struck up conversation about where we are visiting from, and he mentioned that he grew up in Jacksonville (my hometown). I asked him what side of town, and he wasn't able to tell me, citing that it was a long time ago. We decided not to order dessert. Our bill was correct, but we weren't charged for our drinks at the bar. We weren't sure if this was done intentionally or whether it was a mistake. Our free drinks made up for our wait. I would hesitate to recommend Maple & Ash to friends and acquaintances. If we visited again, the level of service will need to match the wonderful ambiance & the flavorful steaks. Overall, I would give our experience 3.5 stars. read more

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I came in to Chicago for the Marathon this weekend, and a person working at a local store told me about this place, and how wonderful it was, and you know what, she was spot on. From the time that you are greeted at the front door, until you leave, you feel like family and friends, the staff is exceptional, and as packed as it was on a Friday night, they were able to turn out the food quickly, correctly cooked, with great flavor. I will definitely be back to this place, by the way I was by my self, and I ate in the bar, but I would suggest a reservation in the future. They have a coat check person that was also very friendly and that is a nice touch, because they do not have those in California read more

Maple & Ash is my favorite steakhouse in town. I have been here for a few times and never disappointed. Seafood tower is incredible! Make sure to add pasta at the end to have them absorbing the delicious buttery seafood juice. Lobster and king crab legs are so tender and juicy. Steak is always good. I also tried lamb racks (medium rare) today - how can they make it so flavorful!!! Service is awesome! read more

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This place is great for a special occasion, nearly everyone there was celebrating a birthday, anniversary, etc. Ambiance: the dining room is very dim, with real wax candles on every table, but the atmosphere was lively and the noise level wasn't too loud on a Sunday evening. I had some trouble hearing the soft-spoken servers but no difficulty carrying on a conversation across the table. Food: Delicious! We started with the tuna tartare which comes with avocado, watermelon, and a tapioca puff chip- type for scooping and French onion soup. I do wish my soup came with a crusty piece of bread instead of just the croutons soaked in the soup but the cheese and onions were great. We also had the petite filet and steak frites. The filet was cooked perfectly medium rare. The hangar steak was a overly salty, but had a nice crispy crust. Fries were average, and came in a huge portion size. The showstopper of the night was the seafood tower. The "per person" pricing was explained to be one piece of each seafood listed, vs. the pro (2 pc) and the baller (4-6 pieces), and the chili garlic sauce really put the seafood over the top. We also opted for a last minute addition of the mushroom sides which were unique, the mushrooms were meaty and crusted with something to give it a bit of a crunch. Definitely not your typically steak side dish, but yummy nonetheless. For dessert, we received the cream puffs with fresh strawberries, mascarpone, a lime sorbet filling, and pistachio sauce on top. The cream puff shell had a delicious crunchy topping, but I felt like there was barely any sorbet versus a lot of mascarpone. Overall, still tasted great. Drinks: We were greeted with a complimentary pour of a vodka martini which was soooooo tasty and easy to sip on. We also tried the friends and benefits (tequila and Hennessy, very strong tequila flavor) and the heart in a cage (vodka based and easy to sip on). I actually wish I had asked for more of that martini though. Service: The waitstaff were fairly attentive and kind, we didn't feel neglected and we were even comped our dessert and two tequila shots when there was a mixup with our order for a raspberry galette (unclear if they were out or something else happened). We also witnessed the waitstaff teaching, and then allowing, someone at the table next to us how to saber a champagne bottle! read more

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Definitely the spot to go for a BIG Celebration. I took my parents here and it blew them out of the water with excellent food, service and the vibes were phenomenal. They even gave us complementary cocktails just because we stayed so long. read more

WOW ! Holy sheet WOW ! Made reservations for a Monday thinking it would be a quite evening for the misses and I but it was packed with patrons , music was playing and it had a awesome atmosphere. We were sat almost immediately and our server Eric greeted us with two alcoholic beverages and we were off to a great start to the evening. Eric has an extensive knowledge of wine which was a plus. We started off with a 1/2lb of black tiger prawns with garlic butter as an appetizer, followed a 16oz bone in ( medium )fillet mignon with mashed potatoes for me and Wild Alaskan King Crab Legs for the misses. To top off the night we ordered the Sundae Service which was phenomenal! After all that deliciousness Eric our server sent us off with 2 shots of Tequila. Best service by far in any restaurant period ! Our tab was roughly $400 but totally worth every cent and we are planning to come back especially since we live in close proximity to this amazing restaurant. Eric is the man and you should ask for him, seriously. For two days straight the misses and I could not stop talking about how great this was and how delicious our food was. read more

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So after a 2yr in person hiatus, my friends and I decide to dip our toes in the water and come back for the happy hour. I have to say, based on my last 3 experiences, this place is hit or miss and largely miss. First time, we order 3 towers and the waitress asked if we wanted to combine them and we said "sure." Huge mistake. See, at this point, I had already tried the tower once before, so I knew they shorted us *significantly* and gave us the contents of a single tower. The waitress felt bad and offered us some weird ghetto Mac and cheese to add to the remaining sauce? 2nd time, we received the tower and it was 90% little clams. We asked the waitress and she apologized stating they were short on shrimp, crab, and scallops because an order was behind. Would have been nice to know before we ordered. Why wouldn't you just tell people it's unavailable that day??! 3rd and possibly last time, the shrimp were filthy!!!! I do cook at home and I am well aware of when large shrimp still have excrement. I'm honestly torn because the first time I ate here, it was terrific. Ever since then, it seems like this place is more concerned about being a club than a restaurant. read more

I'd hate to admit, but my first review was right on! The the food is great and the wait staff is outstanding, but the host is awful! My husband and I were celebrating our 11 year anniversary and we were driving downtown in horrible storms, it was so bad we couldn't hardly see where we were going. I called and informed the host we were would 30mins late. She told me it wasn't a problem and she would make a note. We finally arrive and valet our car, by the time we run inside, we are wet! We check in with the front and he informed us to go upstairs. As we check in upstairs the host asks if I'm familiar with their 15m policy, and informs me they can't seat us. I told her that I called and was told it wasn't going to be a problem. She immediately looked over to a man standing near by. He looks at me and asks what the problem is, I explain we were stuck in the storm and I called and was informed there won't be a problem. Right away he gets defensive and says "listen, I'm on your side, I want you to have a good anniversary". Was that necessary? That's the same guy who gave us issues last time. Being such a nice establishment, I would think their host would have better customer service! read more

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Today was my 10th anniversary with my partner and we chose here to come. What a major disappointment. My reservation was at 4:30 we arrived at 4:20 pm and was seated promptly we ordered 2 drinks right away I must say it was busy however we noticed everyone seated after us had their drinks now it's 4:55 and still no drinks the server just looks at us and says what can I get for you I think she forgot about us. I asked where are the drinks and she said well their coming from the bar isn't that where all the drinks come from she was quite rude and maybe having a bad day nevertheless don't take it out on me. Now it's 10 minutes after 5:00 and I proceeded to leave and still no drinks . I will never be back or mention this establishment again to anyone of my guest that shop at target when they are in town. Maple&Ashe this was a real let down. read more

Ambiance 10/10. Everything but the king crab 10/10 was average unfortunately. The server was cool but was but nonchalant but not rude and very knowledgeable. My husband ordered the snow crab and it was delicious. We both ordered medium well steak that Can out way past well done. I didn't send mine back but my husband did. The steak was cut beforehand and should have been caught by the kitchen but was not. His steak took a while to come back and was still more medium well + but much better. The au gratin potatoes and a delicious crust but not seasoned well throughout. When receiving the check I asked if we were comped in any way for the issue with the steak and wait. The server quickly responded, yes as though he was anoyed but this was not the case when looking at the bill. To avoid being embarrassed as being the couple complaining about the bill we just paid it. However, our past experience with fine dining some type of comp with such a major issue even if just a desert is standard offering and it was not. read more

I felt like this place was overcrowded, but looking past that I wanted to enjoy the food and it just wasn't as good as I hoped. The service let down by my own experience. We told our server I could not eat seafood and when my steak arrived it was a surf and turf. They took it away, then brought it back and said I could have the seafood! Whilst I waited for a steak to arrive on its own they tried to just serve me our sides on a plate. By the time the steak arrived sides were luke warm. Server was clearly upset by the experience and mistakes happen, but the food didn't really make up for it when I finally got it either. Good, not great. Shame they also don't uphold the dress code either. read more

Enjoyed the environment. The service was great. All of our steaks were something to be desired though. Overall, we had a good experience here, just wish the steaks were better. We will go back to the other steak place down the street if we want good steak. read more

Update: After posting my review below, I promptly received a private message from Mason. I was very impressed by his customer service and response time. He kindly offered to make things better. Because of the attentiveness and service I received after the review below, I am updating my rating to 5 stars. They are committed to ensuring visitors have the best experience, and I look forward to giving it another shot! -- My girlfriend and I went to dinner for our anniversary on Friday night. Our reservation was set for 8:45 (booked tmonths in advance) and we showed up right on time. We checked in and had to wait for 20 minutes before being seated. We had a good dinner for the most part but honestly I expected a much better experience. Perhaps trivial, but worth noting, I could barely cut into my filet due to a dull steak knife. After wrapping up and getting our check, we headed for the elevator to exit. While entering the elevator, it appeared the sensors were not working, because the doors shut on my girlfriend's hand, leaving a sizable bruise. Other guests were even alarmed by the incident and asked if she was okay. Let's just say, after looking forward to this evening for two months, we left with a subpar experience at best. read more

Amazing experience celebrating my fiancés birthday! The roasted seafood is to die for (we got the crab) and the steaks were equally as good! Good tasting drinks, super pretty, and with a good amount of alcohol in them! We got greeted with complimentary drinks and small plates and our server was very friendly knowledgeable and fun without being overbearing. The decor of the place was also really cool, especially the candle lit tables! Make sure to make reservations well in advance, this place was super busy! read more

Maple & Ash - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Greatest restaurant in Chicago. Hands down. No doubt about! Ask for our favorite Jaime..he makes it your experience for from great to out of this world! The service is second to none. The food is mouth watering delicious! Recommend seafood tower and any steak (we have tried them all!) read more

Been here 4 times now. If you go on a random weeknight the experience is far better than a weekend evening. Often busy but not crowded. The well trained staff has time to engage you. You'll be seated at the time of your reservation and not 9:15 for an 8:30 res. Food is better and more focused: think $100 steak cooked properly...and still warm, asparagus cooked properly...and still warm etc, etc, etc. On the weekend...it thinks it's a club, it looks like a club, it acts like a club, and many patrons think they're at the club. The well trained staff is way too overwhelmed with the mass to really give a shit about about your dining experience. The service timing is uneven, plates come a bit randomly, they go away when the nearest buser has a second and notices. Personally I don't like shouting across the table when I'm eating expensive food, drinking expensive wine, attempting to enjoy the company of friends I'm fortunate to dine with, and not the table of eight next to me drowning out all communication at my table because they're twice as many shouting. I love Bavettes as it always feels much more intimate. Any suggestions for a great Chicago steakhouse that's still a restaurant on the weekends and retains that intimate feel? Pro tip: you can wear whatever the you want as it's really too dark to see anything. read more

I had to go check this place out because I wanted to see if it lived up to the hype. I have to say I loved he ambiance upon entering. Took the elevator to the 2nd floor where the dining room was. I was pleasantly greeted by staff and beautiful chandeliers. My husband & I went were seated at a nice shared couch area booth. I was impressed when our waiter came to the table & greeted us with a sample of a martini. Wow! That was a nice way to be welcomed! It had a light, refreshing taste. The bread & some light hordvours came out shortly thereafter. Light olives, pickles meh! When my steak came out, I couldn't wait to dive in hoping for a good steak. I ordered a Ribeye. Alrhough it was cooked okay, it however, lacked seasoning & flavor. I just was not impressed with the food at Maple & Aah but they surely have great customer service. Every staff person who I had an encounter with exchanged a smile, a pleasant greeting, was prompt when catering to my table the entire time I was there. I was NOT impressed with their food as it lacked flavor & seasoning. It was simply blah. However. Maple & Ash has amazing customer service. This is just simply a restaurant that didn't make my taste buds dance & I don't have to return. read more

Thank you to Sara for making my birthday AMAZING. Made our reservation 30 days in advance for an early birthday dinner, at this very popular restaurant. It was just my style dark, elegant everyone was very professional that was encountered. Sara was our server and gave great recommendations for our dinner and their somm gave excellent wine recommendations (they have a pretty extensive list). The amuse-bouche were excellent a nice cocktail, and some cheeses etc. It was a very nice touch. We started with the dry aged meatballs and the truffle pasta and both were amazing. For our dinner we chose the filet and gratin potatoes (amazing) and the beef carpaccio which so perfectly thinly sliced. I have to say the star was the appetizers tho all were excellent. Then to top it all off, the layered chocolate cake with gelato nearly sent us into a very worthy food coma. This personalized birthday menu was a fun and nice choice. I highly recommend getting a dinner reservation. read more

We came for the Sunday Brunch that was superb, divine, tasty, and in abundance. The server was awesome with a constant attention to detail. Its well worth the price you pay; because the memory is forever! read more

Food was 10/10, service was great and we were only able to get patio seating it was heated but we sat near the door so it wasn't great.

I've been meaning to write a review for this fun place ever since I celebrated my birthday here with family back in July. The old school steakhouses of Chicago will always have a special place in my heart. However, I am always ready for new establishments to come along and put a new spin on things. One thing that remains in my memory is that for such a glamorous place the employees were very friendly and welcoming. Haven't we all had the experience of being excited to try a new trendy place and then being slammed down hard by the cold aloofness of the people that work there? C'mon, this is the Midwest- we're better than that! Maple & Ash offers up mouthwatering food in a beautiful setting - gorgeous furniture, rich purple walls, stunning bar, charming candelabras. It's truly about eating, drinking and being very merry! Some recommendations for food include: 28 day aged bone-in New York Strip, wedge salad, asparagus, mac & cheese, whipped and buttered potatoes, the seafood tower and the birthday cake. It should be mentioned that our waiter worked well with the sommelier and offered up delicious wine pairings. Everyone that works here comes across as somewhat casual but never sloppy or off. The restaurant runs smoothly. Everyone in my party that evening talked at length afterwards about how wonderful the dinner was and that we would all definitely return. My mom might have even been slightly drunk! All about those small victories. read more

The food was great but for the price we paid it was disappointing. My bill was close $10000 for 5 people Bloody Mary's tasted bland and the fact that coffee was not included was disappointing I wouldn't recommend the seafood tower for it underwhelming. For 179 you got 4 shrimp and scallops half a lobster tail a few crab legs and a bunch of cheap clams. The ambiance was very nice read more

I made reservations for my husband's 30th birthday dinner at Maple + Ash. The food was delicious and the welcome cocktails were a very nice touch. For dinner, I had the seafood tower which came with an assortment of seafoods e.g. lobsters, scallops, mussels, etc. It was quite delicious! My husband opted for the filet mignon, which was very delicious but also a tad small of a portion size. Definitely opt for something a tad bigger if you are working up an appetite that evening! For a fun treat, I would recommend trying the ice cream sundae bar for dessert. You get to choose a few ice cream flavors and they will bring out an assortment of delicious toppings. The ambiance is very modern, with a touch of old-school class. It was a tad loud in the restaurant, but we were still able to carry on our conversation audibly. The service was good, however, not extraordinary. Our waiter was attentive, but could have been a bit friendlier and more informative regarding the menu options. Overall, it was a wonderful experience! Would definitely recommend for a nice celebratory dinner! read more

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We celebrated our 5th Anniversary & may I just say Wow. It was amazing. Service was out of this world. Food was exquisite. The mashed potatoes are addicting & I recommend the fire roasted seafood. But we did the i dont give a f*** surprise me with whatever and may i just say worth it every penny! read more

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