The ambiance is happening at this place, great atmosphere, very cool vibes. If you are waiting for your reservation go upstairs and enjoy a cocktail in a rust colored velvet chair at the bar. The food is all fabulous quality and a really nice variety of brunch and heavy eats. Jamie was a fabulous server and all staff was super attentive. Yes it is a bit pricey but well worth the dime for a special occasion!!! read more

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Sat at the upstairs bar. Juanho was absolutely fabulous! Not only was he very friendly but his knowledge of cocktails was unreal! He made the best drinks and his knowledge of the food helped us to pick out the best meals. Can't wait to go back! read more

Maple & Ash - Pillow talk cocktail - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best dining experience of my life. We went for a graduation celebration and the staff made it an unforgettable night. The interior of the restaurant was beautiful and the food was simply phenomenal. Everything was served hot and seasoned perfectly. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, and I cannot wait to go back! read more

This was probably my most favorite restaurant experience in Chicago! We came here for an early bday celebration for me and did their tasting menu, aptly dubbed "I don't give a f$&!" And I truly didn't. Everything smelled amazing upon walking downstairs, and I was so excited that they serve you an amuse booze prior to ordering. Danny Grant is really such a master of cuisine, and I loved the ambiance of this place. Word on the street is that this place is opening in Scottsdale as well, which I have already been anxiously awaiting an email for! If you're torn between this place-and pretty much any other fancy place in Chi, go here for a celebration! read more

Went to Maple and Ash after seeing they were highly rated on alot of review sites. We sat down, the server probably came around and checked on us only 3-4 times. We ordered the $600.00 Wagyu steak which was on special cut. Asked for it medium rare, ordered lamb chops, and some pasta, everything came out cold except the macaroni and cheese side. The steak was not cooked medium rare. It was rare. Desert was sub par at best. I would not go back. There are better steaks at long horns. read more

This place is very upscale. Come dressed and ready for an experience. I love the concept. Yep its pricey. The cheapest thing on the menu was the bottomless mimosas. Also they lack vegetarian or vegan options which was rather disappointing. read more

Booked a dinner party of 6 on a Wednesday and I couldn't believe how packed it was! Upstairs and downstairs was filled with beautiful people. The atmosphere was lively, energetic, and sexy AF. I absolutely love the decor and the chandeliers...beautiful! This was our first time to dine here and we weren't aware that there was atrium seating. I would definitely recommend sitting there if possible as it's a little bit lighter and the oversized chandelier provides some nice glitter to the evening. Although I am taken, I couldn't help notching so much eye candy. Damn! This looks like a single ladies mecca. We ordered the following: Roasted beet and shaved greens salad....very good Sauternes soaked foie gras.....Wow Wood grilled Spanish octopus and calamari...ridic Seafood tower...baller style (of course)....this was one of the best towers I have ever had Roasted chicken...delish Wild alaskan halibut....cooked to perfection Whole branzino.....melted in our mouths Broccolini...a must Roasted marrow bone....good Roasted wild mushrooms....yummy Mac and cheese....stupid damn good Coconut cream pie.....a ridiculously long, not large sliced pie. Never seen anything like it. Wasn't my favorite although I am a huge fan of coconut Bombe....very good Strawberry rhubarb puff...one of my favorites Brown butter budino....very good The food was incredible and we had a blast. I can't wait to come back! read more

Excellent steak, excellent cocktails and probably the best Mac and cheese ever. Service was great. Ambience is great. Wonderful meal!!

Great steak! We had many things on the menu because we were a group of 10 and everyone loved everything from the appetizers to main course to sides, deserts and drinks! Will definitely be back! read more

Maple & Ash - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A great club feel, but everything else is really disappointing. Both service and food. We could not finish the tuna tartare it was so bad. The wedge salad was watery, and the blue cheese dressing tasted more like ranch. The Turbot was delicious, but that was it. On the other hand, the service (we sat at the bar) was terrible. The bartender was surly. He had to be asked three times to wipe the counter when we sat down, had to be signaled for drinks and food menu, drinks, food ordering, everything. And it was not that it as excessively busy - he was talking to the other bartender and servers a lot of the time. This was our second time. We were really not that impressed the first time, but though we would give it about her try. We will not be back. read more

Beautiful, chic dining experience. White tablecloths and tall candles. If ever there was a place to wear your favorite LBD this is it. Greeted with a small, pink complementary cocktail and an assortment of small appetizers--radishes with whipped butter and sea salt, prosciutto slices and salty, crisp crackers of cheese. EVERYTHING is pure delightfulness. The house-made ricotta AGNOLOTTI is sooooooooo Out. Of. This. World. Wayyyy out. Ha--Noticed they are called "pillows of love " on their menu online. So true. Yes, this place is a sure thing--for an anniversary or any very very special occasion. This place is NOT cheap. But everything is PERFECT here. Service, food, decor... consistently perfect. Service is attentive, kind, classy and down to earth. Smashing. Just lovely. Quite the loveliest indeed. read more

The food was amazing, the service was even better! Shar was such a great waitress with the best recommendations, and I don't say that lightly (I'm a picky eater!) Ask for Shar, you won't regret it! read more

Maple & Ash - King Crab Roll & Tuna & Crab Roll - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So tasty... and Shar was THE BEST. Everyone here takes care of you as if you were family. Food was so yummy. And the meatballs for apps... omg. But seriously, our waitress was fab. Come back and ask for Shar read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Had the most incredible experience here! I cannot stop raving about the "Maple and Ash beefed up butter sauce" that was paired with the Filet. Great atmosphere and service as well. I will definitely be back soon! read more

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Came here for a Sunday Brunch. The brunch is around $60 a person with a $30 option for bottomless mimosas, of course we got both. So did Maple and Ash live up to $100 breakfast? Yes! There was alot of options for the buffet, and they were all good. You of course have the breakfast staples: pancakes, pastries, fruit, bacon, sausage, omelette bar. But also there was a salad bar, where they make you salads from scratch. They also serve steak and a seafood tray, which was the highlights for me. The quality of the food is deff superior to most brunch spots. Even with it being a buffet, the food here is simply really good. Maple and Ash is beautiful restaurant on both floors. It deff fits in to the Gold Coast location as it has more of a posh upscale vibe. The service is amazing, and I do feel you get your moneys worth, especially if you down many bottles of champagne like we did! I cannot wait to come back for dinner! read more

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We just got home from our anniversary dinner and I'm sad to say this place is overhyped. We decided to splurge and go for the "I Don't Give a F*@k", which is a four course meal they plan out for you. The first course was the seafood tower, which was the best part of our meal but that quickly ended. They added a pasta to the chili oil sauce the seafood was in, and I found that to be extremely salty. The next course was the chopped salad and beef tartare, both were ok and something I wouldn't personally choose. The main course consisted of the steak with bone marrow, potatoes au gratin, asparagus, and salmon. Some things were too heavily salted, others were flavorless. We were most excited for the steak and that was the most disappointing part of our meal. The last course is dessert which was a make your own sundae. Overall, we liked the ambiance but the food was not worth our $570 bill after taxes and tip. read more

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AMAZING FOOD, SERVICE, COCKTAILS, & ATMOSPHERE. Maple & Ash has been on our list of 'must visit restaurants' for 6+ months. We loved it so much after our visit in September, we were back within a month for another celebration. Everything about this place deserves a 10/10 rating. Don't take my word for it -- just go! Go NOW! General Notes: --House-Made Ricotta Agnolotti with winter truffle conserve will blow your mind. --The seafood tower for 1 was a great value (~$45) for the amount and quality that was provided. --Lemon and garlic Brussels sprouts were our favorite side dish. --From the cocktail list: go with the "scotchy scotch scotch" - it was an odd take on an whisky classic. KEY NOTE: If you are hungry, order the "I don't give a f*ck." They will feed you amazing food until you tap out and literally can't eat another bite. (The price is $145 pp and you have to order this for the entire table / can't just have 1 person order this) read more

A must! Where do I start? Delicious, fantastic, and superb are words that come to mind. From the entrance to being seated customer service was excellent! Customer service is a deciding factor for me so I was very pleased. Our waitress was very attentive and so were the other workers helping her. The coordination was perfect . We didn't have to ask for anything we needed, everything just flowed. From our baller seafood tower, aged meatballs, to our main dishes, everything was very tasty. I am not a big fan of Mac and cheese but our waitress convinced me by simply describing it and I loved it! Absolutely divine. And oh, the roasted chicken was heavenly, just heavenly. I enjoyed every bit of this experience and can't wait for another round. Writing this review made me salivate. That's how much I enjoyed dinning at Maple and Ash. read more

I would not recommend coming here for brunch. The service is totally fine but they seat you in a dark area with no windows which is an anti brunch vibe and just weird. There are few options and what there was just didn't taste all that great. Just another American restaurant in the viagra triangle. read more

This is a tough place to review, because I'm making it a point to hit 12 steakhouses this year and the year has started off very well, with Swift & Sons in January and Gibson's in February. Maple & Ash has killer space, great service, desserts designed by a professional and some of the best bacon I've had in Chicago on the wedge salad. We got a bone-in cowgirl cut during our visit and the meat was great...but, it wasn't quite as amazing as the Chicago cut we had at Gibson's and admittedly, I like my meat with a little char. The preparation at both places was amazing but that meat at Gibson's, paired with a visit last week when I got the Sandwich King burger at Gibson's? Gibson's is really tough to beat in the meat department. But the complimentary cocktail at Maple & Ash? Fantastic. The chocolate "Bombe" dessert? Filthy. Even the radishes with the house butter worked for my wife. Love the "Neighborhood Favorites" wine list with bottles under $50; this way, I don't have to pay $15 for a glass of a wine that I can buy at the grocery store for the same price for a full bottle. Waiting for some company money to come back here! read more

Our favorite restaurant in Chicago! Great atmosphere! The service at M&A is outstanding! The drinks and food are amazing! Excellent wine selection. The bone-in filet is the best steak -- nothing compares! Highly recommend! read more

Such a wonderful time. Outstanding service and PERFECT food. Not cramped at a two top. My 100 percent new fave steakhouse downtown. Can't wait to take others here and wish I could've stayed all night but had to work in the morning! They genuinely seemed grateful for our business when it was obvious they are doing well. Thanks. See you soon for another potatoes gratin and chocolate bomb! read more

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Brunch Brunch Brunch!! What a Grand Buffet. $60 a person, 10-2 on Sundays. Drinks not included. They have everything you could want and more. Pancakes (blueberry as well), sausage, bacon, breakfast potatoes, an entire dessert bar, a carving filet mignon station, salad station, egg station, it just kept getting better. I couldn't breathe by the time we were done eating I was so full! Highly recommend going there very hungry. read more

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I came here last night with some clients and we had a fantastic evening. Jamie, our server was FANTASTIC. Jamie was fun, engaging and made the entire night more of an experience. I had a 48 day aged steak and it was out of this world. All of the sides were as tasty as the steak- loved the mash potatoes. Wine was good, bread was good- you really can't go wrong here. read more

Maple & Ash - 48 day aged steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've actually been twice now to Maple & Ash and I had very different experiences both times. On the first visit, I found the place to be spectacular--great food, fantastic service, and extremely swanky digs. On the second visit, unfortunately there were some issues. -It was a beautiful night and we wanted to sit outside, however we were told that the menu was completely different for the patio. The only steak you could get was steak frites--obviously not what we want at a steakhouse. I understand they treat it as a separate restaurant--but this obviously confuses and annoys a lot of people. You can get the full menu on the patio at places like Gibson's and Chicago Cut. Why can't they at least put a couple good steaks on the menu? -You have to check in first at host stand downstairs (not to be confused with outside host stand for patio restaurant). Then they tell you to go all the way to the back and you have to take an elevator up to level 3 and check in again at the host stand upstairs (they may tell you at this point that your table is still not ready--despite your reservation--and you can wait or have a drink at the bar). Incidentally, my party got to the elevator first and then a couple large parties entered the elevator after us. So even though we were there first, the other parties got to exit the elevator before us and we had to wait for all of them to check in before we could do our (second) check in. -The restaurant is still stunning inside! It's dimly lit with many candelabras and romantic candlesticks burning on the tables (I honestly don't know how it passes fire codes--but it looks awesome). Also everyone looks great in candlelight--so that's a bonus! It's bustling with beautiful people on dates, rich tourists, and expense account types. It's hard not to get energized by the exciting vibe. There's so much going on--you see the open kitchen, they have a wine cellar with a private demonstration going on, the upstairs bar is happening. There are also great windows with nice views and they spared no expense on the finishes. -They give you a complementary cocktail when you arrive at your table. This is very nice--and who wouldn't like that, right? I'm going to sound like a killjoy, but honestly I found it way too sweet and it's not how I wanted to start an elegant steak dinner. Also, it does make it a little awkward for people who don't drink. I do feel bad nitpicking about this though--because again, it is a nice thought and I'm sure most people love it. -They also serve great fresh bread with delicious butter and a plate of radishes along with chicken liver spread and lavash--these are nice things to munch on while you wait. -We had an issue with the seafood tower. I think one always assumes a seafood tower will be cold--and this is what we did. We ordered it and it came out hot in a paella-like pan. We were clearly disappointed when it arrived. Honestly--a big paella-like dish isn't what I want before a steak comes. I want some shrimp cocktail or chilled crab or oysters. When asked if everything was okay, we explained our disappointment. The waiter seemed to feel bad, but didn't really do anything about it. He said he thought he had mentioned it was served hot--but we did not hear this. At $45/person for the tower--they perhaps could have discounted it at least on our bill when they realized it wasn't really what we wanted. We left more than half of it uneaten as it wasn't what we hoped for and not amazing even if we had been expecting it (soggy scallops for instance). -The dry-aged bone-in ribeye was delicious, but a fortune at $68. You could get it a similar piece of meat for less at many fine steakhouses in Chicago. -The creamed spinach and potato gratin were okay, but not amazing--potatoes were a bit greasy with too high a cheese to potato ratio if you ask me. -There is a great wine list and we did have a delicious Napa cab that went nicely with our steak. Because the restaurant is so gorgeous and the steaks are delicious, I'm sure I'll be back. But this last visit did take away some of the original romanticism I had about this place. read more

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Fantastic food and you are treated like royalty here with the service. My husband and I had our anniversary dinner here and it did not disappoint. The meal started out with complimentary martinis and our waiter giving us detailed information about the menu and cocktails. We decided to share the following items: French Onion soup: Cheese was ooey gooey, broth had a right amount of salt to it and plenty of croutons in the soup. Bone in ribeye: Very tender meat. The steak came presliced which made it very easy to share. Great ratio of fat to meat. Rack of lamb: The sear on the outside was perfection. The lamb was seasoned just right. Charred corn: The corn was a play on mexican street corn elotes. The char on the corn was perfect, the corn was sweet and the aoli that came with it just enhanced the dish. We could not stop eating the corn. One of the best corn sides we've had in a steak house. Au gratin potatoes: Delicious layer of cheese on top. Potatoes where thinly sliced. Another great side Chocolate dessert: This dessert came out in a big chocolate dome. The waiter then poured hot chocolate sauce on top and the dome melted away and revealed ice cream. There were crispy wafers in the cookie crust. Not too sweet and very impressive. The service here is top notched! Totally unpretentious, friendly and provided great suggestions. Ambience is super posh and chic. Real candles are used for lighting. This place really creates an entirely different world inside. read more

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Fantastic experience celebrating graduation with the family. The "I Don't Give A F@$k" is one of the best Chefs tasting experiences in the area. Loved the experience. read more

If I could give this place no stars I would. I want to first start off by saying that this restaurant is a faux five star wannabe Michelin restaurant and is far from it. I don't want to blame the pandemic or inflation, but the way the food quality has plummeted and I was charged additional for a mac and cheese, the price didn't match what was on the menu. The waiters were all standing around, slightly unprofessional when taking orders using slang and cuss words, and our waiter was obnoxious about getting you to order on the drink menu. No one at our table drinks alcohol, our waiter didn't even bother to ask. When we requested for him to take the food back to the kitchen to not be charged he seemed annoyed since he could not get a larger tip from our table. The entire night was sketchy. It's like you're paying for dim lighting and a fake bourgeois atmosphere. I feel sorry for the ones who reserve seats in the cold patio, it's on the cold sidewalk outside with tables not what's shown on the website. It's a plastic box with heaters. I am not sure why reservations for this place even exist. These reviews must be from out of towners or they are fake. Chicago pubs serve better food than this. I knew something was up when they were serving Lays ripple chips and french onion dip as a complimentary starter on a Sunday night. The bread was slightly cold, Hawaian rolls they placed on a cutting board to fancy it up a bit. The asparagus tasted like they got them in bulk from a local grocer on the corner, they were thick, some of them burnt and hard to chew. The mac and cheese was bland. I could have warmed up a box of frozen mac from Trader Joes at home instead, wasting my money parking and ordering the food here. The worst was the small fraction of meat they bought out for the roasted fire chicken. I thought it was a joke. It wasn't a half or full chicken, but two small cutlets of chicken with no flavor and it was duper dry, the kicker is the price was 50 whopping bucks for two small pieces of a chicken breast. I asked if they were bringing more out for that price, the waiter said nope. He was more concerned about serving the trash food family style on our plates. It didn't fill up the plate at all. Felt like I was in the twilight zone for a minute. I didn't know if they were in the service industry or actors, lol, we definitely felt duped. For your birthday, they give you an outdated menu with your name on there to take home, and don't tell you the prices and menu items are outdated. The server was nowhere to be found, he was too worried about getting the tab ran up and putting on an performance for guests to distract you from the fact that the Maple and Ash experience is bs, all smoke and mirrors with their unnecessary dress code, and a distraction from realizing the food is tasteless, overpriced for the portions, and the oversized candle lit in the middle of the table is a safety hazard. It was weirrd just get some recessed lighting instead of melting candle sticks. If doing too much were a restaurant... Smh. The place was just tacky along with the poor service and food. I had to get up to find a random waiter to take our order. I will never be returning again. Don't waste your time being fooled by all the hype and reviews from people who may not know any better. They set you up because you can only order certain menu items based on where you sit or what day it is. None of the food looked advertising at other tables either, some people just want to seem fancy by coming here I am convinced but Maple and A** is anything but. Next time they should make sure they have enough food in the back, the chips and dip in plastic containers were as tacky as the facade they were putting on. This should not be compared to the Chicago staple restaurants here, it gives the area a bad name and the reservatons about the them being overbooked is just to build hype and keep their doors from closing. Keep your money in your pocket, I do not recommend, you will have better food and service at a local burger joint, if deleted, I will repost! :) read more

Had a great experience at maple and ash! The food was delicious and all the staff are super friendly. Ryan sat us at our table and we had a very nice conversation, he gave us some recommendations for things to do in the city since we were visiting. Will definitely come back! read more

What a wonderful surprise and an amazing experience! Our waiter David, was amazing! The food that was brought to the table was beautiful and delicious. I specifically asked for a chocolate martini made with Godiva chocolate Liqour. They did not have it. But what David brought back to the table with something absolutely scrumptious. The beautiful martini glass it arrived in was exquisite. The petite fillet with the blue cheese melted on top along with the cream mashed potatoes were an absolute savory delight. A must if you're looking for an elegant but relaxing environment that touches all five senses. Glorious experience! read more

I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday on a Friday and it was incredible! The service was amazing, the wine was great, and the food was to die for. They started us off with cocktails on the house as well as some little snacks while we looked at the menu. We ordered the meatballs and a salad to start. I'm not a big meatballs person but they were good. My boyfriend ordered the 5 oz A5 wagyu and loved it, and I ordered the New York strip from the butchers reserve and it was cooked perfectly (but huge!) For sides, we got the Mac and cheese (pretty good) and the loaded potatoes with short rib (soooooo good!) They also gave us a personalized menu for his birthday and it was just all around a great experience! PS- the espresso martini was one of the best I've ever had! read more

Maple & Ash - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My girlfriend and I had a phenomenal time last night at Maple & Ash. The ambiance was impeccable and the food was absolutely fantastic. Perhaps the best part of the night, however, was our server, Q. From the moment we sat down until the moment we left, he was wonderful. Not once did we have to wait for a refill or wonder when the food was coming. It's like he thought of everything before we asked and was incredibly kind throughout the night. It truly felt like a friend was bringing us dinner. He also had amazing recommendations and was very knowledgeable about the menu. Cannot recommend this place enough, but make sure you ask for Q next time you go. read more

Super disappointing when the best things on their menu was their wedge salad with the best bacon ever!! and Brussel sprouts. Went with a group on 5 and ordered 2 salads, 5 sides n 4 meats. The NY strip was prob the best n most flavorful. Filet was just ok. Nothing special. Short ribs again, just ok. I ordered the "28 day dry age bone in rib eye" thats enough for 2 ppl. Sounds good right? Not really. I've never tried dry age before so didn't really know what to expect. Gotta say after trying this particular one I'm not a fan of dry age if this is what it's suppose to taste like. The meat itself tasted gamey n slightly like liver. Plus it was topped off with soooo much salt n herbs that I couldnt really taste the flavor of the meat (unless it's suppose to taste gamey n like liver). Don't get me wrong. I love gamey meats n I love liver but I wasn't expecting my $68 bone in RIBEYE to taste like that. Service was amazing! Ambiance was great! But not sure this is a place I'd go back to just for their the great wedge salad n Brussel sprouts. read more

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Had an outstanding birthday dinner here last Monday night. If you're looking for an opulent, high-end, the bill doesn't matter steakhouse in Chicago, Maple & Ash is here for you. Beverage program is very impressive. The wine list is more like an encyclopedia and there is a full list of craft cocktails to choose from too (on like page 80...). I know my second drink was their old fashioned which was quite good. The menu runs the full gamut from seafood to steak, pasta to pork chop . We started with their meatballs (very good) and a Caesar (refreshing). I had the 16 oz bone in filet and my wife got their truffle pasta dish. Outstanding piece of meat, one of the best in the city hands down. Sides (Brussels sprouts, whipped potatoes) were just okay. I really appreciated all the little touches, from the welcome cocktail and little "noshes" they start you with to the special menu they printed for me that had "Happy Birthday Michael" on it. The effort and execution were top notch. Absolutely a 5 star experience. Looking forward to celebrating our next special occasion at M&A. read more

I've honestly never felt the need nor the inclination to warn a big group/large party of people away from a restaurant like I do now with Maple and Ash - hence my review so that hopefully the frustrations we had encountered will not ruin anyone else's group celebrations. I have been to Maple and Ash twice before - and we're all regulars at the likes of RPM Steak, Gibsons, Joe's, Mastros etc. My friend chose to book Maple and Ash last Thurs evening to host 12 of us for her birthday celebrations. At first we were slightly shocked to hear that we had to put down a $1200 deposit and sign a contract to ensure that a minimum spend of $2400 was reached but even so, we were happy to oblige as we understand that the restaurant doesn't want to be at a loss if a party of that size is a no show - bearing in mind though, they had put us on a normal table within the restaurant and not one of their private rooms. The night started off on a sour note when our server made a snide comment to the busboy in reference to one of our friends (who is pregnant) mistakenly knocking over her glass of water, as she was being sat at the booth. As the night progressed - and after receiving our food which was thankfully second to none, we had noticed our server seemed to be getting less and less attentive to us as the night went on. It was only until the very end however, that everything had become a lot clearer to why the service was so poor. Following our first request for the check, she made us aware that we hadn't reached our minimum spend (even though between 12 of us we all had appetizers, steak and desert) and that we had to spend more money but wouldn't tell us specifically how much more. We ended up ordering a few rounds of shots, as some of us who weren't drinking, wanted to wrap up the night as by this time it had reached 11:30pm. After the third round of shots for those who were drinking, another member of our party who is also pregnant - asked for the check again. 30 minutes later and us asking for the check multiple times, I decided to approach her. In between which, we had noticed her dancing with a few other members of her Maple and Ash team, (not one to pass any judgment to anyone's dance moves) but she was literally grinding up against another female server and male staff member and was not paying attention to us or the other guests that had yet to leave the restaurant. She seemed wasted and completely nonchalant when I stressed to her that this was the 5th time she'd been asked to produce our check. She then proceeded to start giggling in my face with the server she'd been dancing with who was equally as drunk. Finding the attitude I had received to be quite frankly disgusting, I saw a man in a suit who I had recognized from earlier on in the night standing in the lobby. Feeling relieved that I may had found a manager of the restaurant and someone at least half aware, I asked him if he could help. He seemed engrossed in his phone and it was only until I had said I wanted to make a complaint, that he actually addressed me. I asked him if he was the manager on duty and he proceeded to tell me it was him and another guy in the restaurant. I asked him to lead me to him, so that I could inform both of them of the experience we had just encountered. I was so shocked to find that the man he lead me to was the man who had been dancing with our waitress and a sudden rush of frustration overcame me as I knew that the conversation I was about to have with "Matt" was not going to be a productive one. As soon as I had mentioned all of our suspicions of our server and other members of the maple and ash team drinking, he became instantly defensive. I had stressed to him that this was the service I would expect at a college bar and not a high end restaurant especially, given the birthday girl herself was a regular dinee. During which, our server approached us with complete disregard and told me that I "should smile more". I was stunned and looked blankly at Matt the manager, who quickly hushed her away but did not acknowledge what she had said to me neither did he apologize on her behalf. Giving up I just begged him for the check - I think at this point, we were all just so keen to leave. Upon receiving the check, we had noticed the bill had racked up to $3000 (meaning the extra shots we'd ordered, weren't needed) - given the experience we had, we wanted to dispute the full 20% service included. Instead of hearing our reasoning he walked off and returned with the contract we had signed, which he proceeded to wave in our faces. Seeing that there was no reasoning with him and his behavior to be just a sporadic and intoxicated as our server, we decided to pay in full and leave the establishment at 12:30am. In summary and having had time to digest what happened, I can safely say this is the worst treatment I have personally ever received and would encourage any large group to stay away from Maple and Ash. read more

One of my favorite spots in Chicago. If you go, you have to get the ricotta pillows. Delicious! It's a perfect appetizer for two. As far as steaks, I've had the Bone-in Cowgirl, Ribeye, New York Strip, and the Petit Filet. They were all so good that it's hard to pick my favorite. I remember the Cowgirl being so good but I don't remember seeing it on the menu the last time that I dined. I like the drinks. The service is phenomenal, and the ambiance is perfect. read more

Maple & Ash - not pictured: the ricotta pillows that we already devoured. - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What an amazing experience! From the espresso martinis, to the grilled octopus and petite filet mignon, everything was DELICIOUS! Such amazing service and gorgeous ambiance. Can't recommend this place highly enough. read more

I tried to get reservations here for over 2 years. I finally was able to snag a reservation for a Saturday night at a decent time! I was so looking forward to this place.....unfortunately I was a little disappointed. I go to a lot of steak restaurants around Chicago so I feel like I am becoming a bit of an expert- at least I know what I like. The steak here (I ordered the bone in ribeye) was actually delicious. I was not disappointed by that at all. If all you are looking for is a good steak- come to Maples and ash! I was, however, disappointed by everything else.... let's talk sides...I always order some kind of spinach when I go out- they didn't have any so no big deal- I ordered gratin potatoes, onion rings, and mushrooms. The potatoes were "eh" very salty and hard to serve. Almost tasted like boxed potatoes. The onion rings were pretty delicious, but then how do you mess up onion rings? And the mushrooms were not at all what I expected. I thought they would be mushrooms in a sauce to eat with the steak. They weren't. We didn't even eat them and the waitress was kind enough to take it off the bill. The wine list was super long and quite frankly, expensive. I don't mind spending a little on wine, but I'm there for the steak! Hahah. So the $64 bottle of Pinot noir was average, which if I'm spending that much, I'd want it to be better. The dessert was good. I got the apple dessert with ice cream. Nothing to rave about though. Now let's discuss the atmosphere. Everything was nice enough, but my goodness it was LOUD! I could barely hear my husband talk and had to scream so he could hear me! I left with a scratchy throat! All in all, the place has good steak. That's all I would go back for.....a bit disappointing as I waited so long to get in! But I will keep trying new places as I love me a good steak! read more

We use to love this place. Enjoyed the staff as they would go above and beyond to insure your dining experience was the very best. Unfortunately, they have lost their desire to care about the customer!!! You have to guarantee 100.00 per person to have a reservation!! Seriously?? Well this place use to be worth it. I will never go back!! I requested to speak to the manager last night he could I of cared less!! There are so many great restaurants in Chicago save your money and time and go elsewhere!! They don't care about the customer service!! When that happens they lose their purpose!! Save your money and find another place to eat!!! Thanks for listening read more

Hands down best meal and service we had while in Chicago to celebrate our first anniversary. Simo was our waiter for dinner that we requested his service for brunch when we came back 2 days later! We couldn't decide what we wanted for dinner so Simo chose our must-have dishes for dinner which were all fabulous. The agnolotti was AMAZING with the banana creme pie slice at the end *chef's kiss Unfortunately, he wasn't working for brunch, but we were served by Jaime who provided excellent service even when he had MULTIPLE tables to attend to. We will be coming back any time we fly back to Chicago for a long weekend. Don't miss out by booking weeks in advance! read more