This is at the top of my list of favorite steakhouses in Chicago. It's so classy with its beautiful and sleek decor and the attentive service with its complimentary cocktails and amuse bouche. I really appreciate that everything is so shareable. I rarely get anything but a filet mignon despite the fact that it's one of my least favorite cuts of meat. But when I only eat 6 oz max and find reheated steak abhorrent, I have few options that don't involve waste. M&A offers any steak brought to the table pre-sliced, so if you and a companion can agree on one steak, it's a very nice option. It came perfectly seared and the exact temperature I asked for. Medium. The crab salad had some of the best crab I've ever had. Certainly the best I've had in Chicago. A great way to begin a meal. Especially paired with bread from Aya's. The bread that comes out of her shop is always so delicious. It was a special occasion and they knocked it out of the park. I felt like the star of the show all night. Capped off by a complimentary chocolate cake made by Aya Pastry. A dinner of perfection. read more

It was my goal to attend a 5 star restaurant in Chicagoland for my 50th birthday, upon searching several locations I was also taught a not so brief lesson about the difference between a five star rating & a Michelins star rating for restaurants (I'll spare the details because i'd only be showing that I have no clue of what I'm talking about) but however I was lead to Maple & Ash's Downtown Gold Coast location which as I understand may not actually be a Michele star restaurant but two of chefs are,-or the founding chefs are/were(I can be fact checked on that info)...first impression was the very best impression, well before entering and being seated your escorted as if a celebrity threw a nicely decorated Corridor to an elevator that will Lyft you to the main dinning floor, complementary freshly baked rolls and butter + chips with onion dip & caviar will be served to you at the table as soon as you're seated...I enjoyed the spirits which was Swarm MockTail(a camomile tea with strawberry lemonade) a Hibiscus Honey & lime (a non-alcoholic MockTail with Seedlip spirit)...we shared the Scallops, yellow fin tuna tar-tar (avocado mango oil sauce) + wonton chips, New Zealand King Salmon with crispy Brussels sprouts everything was amazing & well prepared plus delicious as expected in restaurant of this caliber, my waitress * Sandra also did a very fine job & even assisting me with every detail of my cuisine choices, I also have a lifetime life sized birthday menu as a keep sake...Thank you & will return read more

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Really fun place to celebrate a birthday, but food and quality was great! Sommelier helped us pick out a wine and was super helpful. There was not one dish I did not like everything was shareable! read more

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If you don't order the "I Don't Give A F*ck" your doing it wrong. Immediately upon sitting down we were greeted with a house cocktail. The service was phenomenal, expressive, somewhat theatrical, and attentive. Not much time was needed to look over the menu, because the "IDGAF" was what drew us to Maple & Ash. "Let us take care of you" is the alluring description for this dining experience. It consists of 4 courses, ending with dessert, explained also as their "tasting menu." A oyster dressed with caviar and served with a shot of vodka was deemed our pre course. The oyster was one of the cleanest and most fresh I've ever tasted. Even more impressive considering the nearest ocean is over 800miles away. Next was the Fire Roasted Seafood Tower, oysters, clams, and wild Alaskan King Crab, perfectly drenched in a garlic chili oil. Half way through, fresh hand rolled pasta was added to the remaining sauce to enjoy with the final clams. The Maple and Ash Wedge followed, along with the Steak Tartar served with sourdough. The main course was composed of the Ricotta Agnolotti winter truffle pillows, whipped & buttered potatoes, said to have an even 50/50 of butter and potatoes, which was not questioned nor regretted upon indulgence, roasted asparagus, and a medium rare filet mignon with roasted bone marrow. And finally the Sunday Service ice cream smorgasbord to finish. The only negative note I have is the music. It seemed a touch too clubby (which I have no problem with) for the environment, felt slightly out of place. All an all, I will be dreaming of this meal for a few nights. A wonderful diverse variety of food, paired with a beautifully lit grand yet somewhat intimate ambience. Although the food was the highlight, the great service is what entices me for another visit. read more

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IDGAF best meal I've had in Chicago. First time dining out since the shutdown. Celebrating 5th Anniversary and vaccinations. We decided to go BIG! Everything was amazing. Every course was a delicious surprise. Oysters with cavier and a shot of vodka, seafood tower, lamb chops, branzino, and of course the steak. The service was phenomenal. We were nervous since our first time out but felt very safe and appreciated all the precautions. Our server Russell was so funny and knowledgeable. read more

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The epitome of fine dining. We were seated in the "courtyard" aka outdoor dining and welcomed with a lovely cocktail. The staff was amazing (very important to me). It is heated, valet parking is available for $18 cash only. We walked a couple blocks and found a meter. The oysters were thick and very good. I ordered 6 and was stuffed, my mom loved her lobster, I was recommend to try the king crab roll and I'm so glad I did. Can't wait to return. Perfect for date night, anniversaries or just because you want to eat like a queen/king. read more

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Ate here once. Will return someday. Good food and service. For special occasions this is a great restaurant and location.

The tomahawk steak is not recommended, not worth the price. Besides that everything else is outstanding!!! read more

Maple & Ash - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was great and all very tasty along with the ambiance! But the service was not the best. We had a 7:15 resy and sat down an hour later. Only downfall of the place. The hostess also should not tell us that she has no idea when we will be seated, not great to tell someone waiting an hour. Maybe learn to not over book so many reservations when you know the people aren't leaving. The hype to this place did not add up for how many people say they love it. read more

What a beautiful restaurant. Wow! We went and celebrated my boyfriend's birthday with a wonderful brunch. The place is gorgeous. The service was highly attentive. The food delicious as were the drinks. We loved it! read more

This place is legit. From the beginning to the end it was fantastic. The service is some of the best I've had. Food- fantastic Service- fantastic Drinks- fantastic Cost- 300 coconuts read more

Maple & Ash - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I celebrated my 35th bday here. I called in a reservation of 10, anything over 8 has to be held w/a credit card. The day of, I ended up having only 7 & the restaurant was cool about it. We ordered drinks at the bar until most of the party arrived. Bar service was a 3 he didn't seem to pay attention to certain requests. We were seated on the 3rd floor. Our server was very nice, I hate I don't remember his name! We all ordered various items. Meatballs, surf & turf, lamb chops, chicken, beef short ribs. Everyone enjoyed their meal, but 1 person. My filet was cooked a perfect medium rare temp through out and the 1/2 lobster was delicious too. This place is beautiful. I'd definitely come again and recommend it to others. read more

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Very trendy spot for celebratory dinners or gatherings. It's best that you make reservations as they will print a special menu for your occasion as a keepsake. The food and drinks were good. We got the meatballs for an appetizer (the bread was a little tough - my only disappointment). We got a variety of dinner entrees that were very tasty. Our server Russell was excellent! They also have a cute photo booth in the back of the restaurant to utilize for free. It was a overall good experience. read more

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Everything here is absolutely delicious! Ambiance and service was amazing. Shar went above and beyond for us. We sat outside on a nice Friday night. We had the hamachi jalapeño, lobster and spicy tuna rolls. Who knew you could dip a lobster roll in butter AND soy sauce and that it would taste oh so good?! Yum! I was impressed by the spicy tuna. It wasn't your ordinary spicy tuna. The fries were perfection! Super crispy! The steak tartare was so good too. We also had the mini seafood platter from the outdoor menu. The seafood is so fresh here you can definitely taste the difference from any other restaurant. We had the ricotta agnolotti pasta which was my favorite. I'd go back just to eat that all by my lonesome because I don't want to share them. The bone in rib-eye was fantastic and cooked to perfection. We ordered the chocolate cake and coconut banana crème pie. They were both delish but the coconut banana creme pie stole my heart! I had the baddy and pornstar drinks and they hit the spot! read more

Somewhat of a late review but better late than never. This was a yr ago on May 1st. I was not aware that I had to have dressy shoes, and my black sandals were actually presentable, so much that the elevator guy had to call management as he wasn't sure to let me in. Mgmnt said sorry but I can't go in even though my husband and children were waiting for me upstairs. It was my hubby's 60th, and I tried to stay positive and told him that I'd be back and go buy a pair of shoes. I found a pair at $120 and rushed to the restaurant. Hubby was upset with mgmnt as that was not my first time there. Anyways, about an hr later, a man walks in with a red tshirt, jeans and a pair of athletic shoes! Now this did upset us, but we got the point. As some comments have mentioned, M&A will bend over for whom they consider vip. Funny that my husband asked for just an stay at home dinner for his birthday a few days ago, but all we could remember from a yr ago was the way M&A treated us. read more

Good ambiance, excellent service, strong wine and spirit selection. Ribeye was mediocre (cooked correctly with a fine sear but lacking any flavor and could benefit from more focused trimming of silver skin) and my Caesar salad was the highlight of the food service. Get the whipped potatoes if you like to drink butter and eat sour cream and onion potato chips. Fun for friends and special gatherings. read more

Our waitress was amazing as well as her support staff. The food was delicious! The sushi roll was probably my favorite ever!!! I highly recommend it and please dip it in butter!!!! It elevates the roll so much!!!! We had a great time on the patio and we were even able to have our newborn with us. He enjoyed the breeze and the friendly staff! If we're in the area again we'll 100% be making another stop at maple and ash and I suggest you do the same! read more

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Been here several times and it never disappoints. The quality of the food and fish is superb. Their drink menu is impressive as well. I've never had a drink there I didn't like. During the day on weekends, only their lower level and patio are open with a smaller menu. While sitting at the bar, I saw the sushi chef making what looked like an impressive spread of nigiri. I asked Ricardo (the amazing bartender) what it was and he said it was the off menu Omakase. I'm a huge sushi fan, so just had to try it. It includes 10 different fish, including sweet shrimp, and A5 wagyu topped with caviar and gold flakes. The eel was by far the best piece of eel I've ever had. I'm not a huge fan, but wow. Staff was personable and on top of their game. Definitely give them a try if you're in the area. I would encourage reservations for the evening. read more

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Usually absolutely love this place. It's fun and the service is top notch every time. Today was a beautiful day and a friend and I were celebrating the completion of a big project. We had lunch and decided to have a couple drinks outside. The table next to us was a classic group of Viagra Triangle low class bozos. No big deal. You know who is going to be around in that area, so you have to sit back and take it. That is until they decided to make their table their own club at 5 pm on a Thursday afternoon. Think black Escalade (possible UBER driver?) with the loudest, computer generated garbage music cranked up to 11 out the windows of the thing they were driving sitting next to their table...therefore, my table too. I asked the staff if this was okay and every one of them said "They're regulars, so yeah." Two locals came by walking their dogs and asked "Are these people at Maple & Ash?" We were like, yeah. And the both rolled their eyes the same way we did when this low class collection of idiots started up in the 1st place. I go there fairly often, though I'm not sure anyone would call me a "regular". I dropped $400 for 2 people for lunch, so if this band of cheese balls are going to be the regulars that run the show there, I will shortly forget about afternoon cocktails at Maple & Ash. Wow! read more

This was hands down one of the best meals I've had. All three of us dining ordered the " I DONT give a fuck" which the chef prepares a four course meal of whatever they choose. This was the best decision we made. There was so much food, appetizers, salad with lamb chop, steak, salmon, scallops, caviar, dessert ice cream sundae bar table side! Our waiter Rene was amazing, gave us all the perfect recommendations. This is our new go to restaurant. read more

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Nestled in the Gold Coast, Maple and Ash is everything and more. The service was incredible to start. The signature cocktails were delicious and served with their caviar French onion dip which was so good! We did the surprise 5 course meal option and it did not disappoint. Everything was exquisite. Please put this on your list to visit. read more

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We had the most romantic/dreamy date. Every member of the staff that we interacted with were so friendly and welcoming and the cocktails were absolutely refreshing. The food...was a religious experience and I can't wait for our next special occasion so that we can come back. Thank you for making our night so wonderful! read more

Maple & Ash - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Can't get over this spot! Everyone I asked where to go in Chicago recommended Maple and Ash. I tried to make a reservation for weeks and was unable to get one so we decided to come in early for a late breakfast/early lunch. Staff welcomed us in and seated us in the bar area quickly. I started out with a Bloody Mary which was full of flavor and the cheese decorated on the drink was incredible. Also LOVED the metal straws. I ordered the truffle grilled cheese which was honestly one of the tastiest, cheesiest grilled cheeses I have ever had. My mom ordered the soft scramble and she said it hit the spot! The turkey bacon was so thick and juicy! Will definitely be back next time I am in Chicago. read more

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Definitely one of the best meals of my life!!! So romantic and the food was cooked to perfection. I loved the red wine butter sauce for the steak it was so amazing!! I'll remember this place and the incredible staff for a long time! read more

Maple & Ash - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food at Maple & Ash absolutely lives up to the hype. I had the Ricotta Agnolotti, and the only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because the portion was really small for the price. I don't eat much and I still wasn't full, which was a shame. Other than that though, everything was excellent. read more

Phenomenal atmosphere, service, food and drinks. 5 stars all the way around! If you want a truly tailored to you experience for a celebration - this is the place! The details is where maple & ash really surpasses competition. Upon arrival, you enter and go up the elevator. You're greeted by two hostesses, who introduce your server and bring you to your seat. You first walk through the main bar area and it is gorgeous! I would love to come back for a date night to grab some drinks and appetizers there. After sitting down, they immediately bring you the custom menu's (I made notes for this on the reservation online) and wish you a happy celebration by bringing out espresso martinis for the table and a warm oozy cinnamon roll. There wasn't a huge singing birthday chaos, and it was all very classy, trendy and even a bit luxe! For the reservation, I had to pay the deposit of $75pp which is subtracted from your final check. The brunch is $75/pp which I initially took a second guess at, but ultimately we eat so much filet mignon it was worth it for that itself! On to the food, two of us ordered the lobster avocado toast. Note- they do not have gluten free bread. The lobster stole the show! The birthday girl had eggs Benedict. In addition to the main entree, you get to pick a couple sides that are AYCE (ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT). The filet mignon was amazing. We had about five portions of that. Each time you want another serving, the waiter brings it out swiftly with each serving being just as good as the previous. The bacon was crunchy, thick and juicy. This is a MUST restaurant for Chicago, and I'm even thinking about a trip to Scottsdale to visit the second maple & ash location. PS- proposals are one of the options on the custom menu! My friend said she would've love to be proposed to that way. read more

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Great food, service, and ambiance They also added a Persian style drink in solidarity with the revolution in Iran which was a very nice gesture read more

Maple & Ash - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I thought that Maple & Ash was pretty good, but I think it was only 4 / 5 stars for its price point. When reading my review please keep in mind that this is a $$$$ restaurant, the same as top tier Michelin star restaurants. I started with the Syrah blend. I was a little bit confused because when I asked what it was blended with, the waitress suggested that it was a Cabernet, but this was a French blend, so it wouldn't be possible under French AOC regulation (since the Syrah variety is from the Rhone region of France whereas Cabernet is from Bourdeaux, very different regions) -- although you see that blend pretty often with Australian Shiraz + Cab. More likely this was a classic Grenache Syrah Mourvedre blend, which you'd figure the waitress would know at a really nice restaurant. The salmon was pretty good. The chef recommends it medium rare which ends up meaning the salmon doesn't come apart as easily as you might expect, though it's extremely tender and tasty. Definitely a 5/5 in my book. The potatoes that I ordered later were a little bit large and were pretty oily in my opinion. I think there was too strong of a truffle(?) flavor but I'm not sure. Overall Maple & Ash is a decent spot if you don't care as much about value, but I think at this price point there might be some better spots in Chicago based on my experience. read more

Maple & Ash - Salmon - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My husband and I celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary dinner here on 12/8/19 and what an amazing time we had. Outstanding and phenomenal service by Eric our server. Eric went over and beyond to make our night extra special for us. I have had countless brunches, lunches, and dinners here at Maple and Ash. The food, the atmosphere, the outstanding service time and time again is what makes me a loyal returning patron. I can't say enough about this restaurant and the mouth watering dishes that comes from the kitchen to the tables. My hubby made reservations here a week in advance and mentioned that it was a special night for us. Upon arriving to our table, there was the staple M&A's congratulatory menu! I love collecting these truly! Eric our server came over to say hello and kicked off our night with 2 complimentary cocktails for us and some small bites that he brought to our table. The cocktails and small bites were very much appreciated. We knew pretty much what we wanted to order... however substituted in Eric's recommendations and so glad we did so. The sommelier helped us greatly in tracking the bottle of wine we were looking for. A huge thank you to him for his help! If you are looking for a place to celebrate something special or just a really nice place to have a fabulous dinner, Maple and Ash is the place to be! ~ Enjoy Yelpers! read more

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We made last minute reservations here in mid-February to celebrate our anniversary AND me starting my own business and landing my first client. We are regulars at RPM steak so we wanted to change it up and M&A did not disappoint. The decor is stunning, classic steakhouse vibes but also modern. I asked for a more private table and gave us a roomy table in the corner and it was perfect. Our waiter went with the vibe (if that makes sense) and gave us the perfect amount of attention. They bring you a complimentary little snack and drink and for special occasions they will personalize a menu for you, which I'm a sucker for ‍ We ordered a round of drinks and oysters followed by the ribeye with a couple of sides, a bottle of red and closed out with a dessert. The bill with tax and tip came in just under $400 which apparently is the new normal bc that is what all of our recent date nights have been costing (f u Covid or inflation or whatever). All in all, it was a nice change of pace and their attention to detail was fantastic so we will definitely be back! read more

Staff are unbelievably rude. Dont go here. Bouncers especially have zero class nor manners. Highly suggest you go to Lux Bar

Nice restaurant they do have some American foods and Asian foods mix together, that is very nice. They do indoor dining room you should have a reservation but if you not they have patio that a nice too. read more

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Damn, how can you not give Maple & Ash five stars? Y'all are wild and hard to please. Have you guys had their ribeye and or mac & cheese? Guess you haven't... you've really lost your ordering-food privileges, buddy. It's really not too boujee here. It should really be "$$$" instead of "$$$$." Well, I'm not going to come here everyday, but it's delicately priced for what it has to offer. Get the Mac and Cheese, 28 Day Dry-Aged Ribeye, and Octopus. You'll have zero regrets. You're here to indulge. No one's on a diet when they come to Maple & Ash. Heads up, the ribeye is a bit fatty (just the way I like it). This place is pretty much on the same scale as Bavette's Bar & Boeuf, but there are vast differences amongst the two. I'd get the ribeye here and the fried chicken there. At the end of the day, Maple and Ash trumps. Have you met the server, Bart? read more

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I don't normally write negative reviews about an establishment but this was one that was unacceptable and unforgettable. We came to Maple and Ash to celebrate our anniversary or so I thought. To my surprise, it was also our engagement, as I read "Will You f****** marry me?" on our menu. The night was off to a great start! Our server acknowledged my severe peanut allergy so I thought I had nothing to worry about. The seafood tower was delicious and the mashed potatoes were the best I've ever had! Then at the end came dessert. We had received ice cream with our own topping bar. Before even trying my ice cream, I wanted to see what toppings we had and the first sauce I tasted had peanuts! I immediately stopped, took my medication and told my, now fiancé we had to go. Whoever dropped off the food DID NOT make us aware of any items with peanuts nor do I think we should have been served anything with peanuts. Our server was very apologetic and said he would give us a discount. This was a HUGE mistake on the restaurants part. All I could think about was getting out incase I had to seek emergency care. The manager on for that night came to see us after we were charged and she apologized for the incident. She saw us one more time before we left and said she reviewed our reservation and saw we STATED A PEANUT ALLERGY on our reservation. She said we would be comped for the whole meal and we should see a refund within 2-3 business days......it's been exactly 1 MONTH LATER AND NOTHING. Turns out we were DOUBLE CHARGED - for the reservation and our bill. We waited a week to see if the charge would be taken off our card....Nothing. Then we inquired about the charges, called EVERYDAY for more than a week and got the run around saying a manager would call us back. We still have charges a month later. Our server was very nice and the food that we had was tasty. Unfortunately I wasn't able to keep down our dinner and the customer service afterwards was horrible. It's a huge let down seeing as we were excited to try this place for the first time. I'm not saying this can happen to you, but my suggestions are if you have an allergy, do take extra precautions. read more

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Never misses! Great atmosphere, delicious drinks. Get the king crab sushi, chopped salad & at least a dozen oysters!

There are good things to say about Maple & Ash, but when a steakhouse brings out a medium rare steak cooked medium, you can't help but raise an eyebrow. Everyone can take a misstep and our server was just the nicest and most amenable young man, and they did replace it with a steak with the right cook, but that wasn't the only misstep.I had the sushi and these rolls were woeful. They were tiny! If they served sushi for elementary school lunch, these are the rolls they would serve. Did the quality mitigate the quantity? Alas, no. To add a dash of lemon to the wound, it took them an absolute age to bring out the sushi dish. I'd begun to wonder if they'd had to go out to catch the fish. I know, if you wanted sushi why go to a steakhouse? Because our friend wanted steak. But, I mean, if you're not going to serve sushi that's worth the price you're charging, maybe don't put it on the menu. Nobody's forcing you. On the plus side, the burrata salad our veggie friend had got the thumbs up, but can you really muck up a ball of cheese? Don't answer that. Overall, I feel like this restaurant was maybe more popular for being popular than for the quality it offered. If I were giving ratings out of ten... Service: 10/10 (just the nicest, most considerate waiter) Food: 2/10 read more

One of my favorite dinner spots in the city. date nights and girls nights you can't go wrong choosing this place. Love love this restaurant!

Came here for my pre birthday party. I can say it is on point. It is a bit like a night club with young single women trying to pick up middle age rich guys. The ground floor entry check in with the elevator to the third floor was a bit much, but everything else was solid. The food was amazing, the menu was awesome with the IDGF theme. I would come back for sure. read more

I feel lately it is rare to go to a nice restaurant in Chicago and feel you are getting what you paid for. Fortunately that wasn't the case with Maple & Ash! My girlfriends and I had a combined birthday dinner out and couldn't have been more pleased with everything. From the complimentary caviar topped French onion dip to the perfectly cooked filets with bordelaise sauce, and heavenly truffle pasta pillows, with perfect espresso martinis for dessert, it was all soooo delicious. The service was impecable too. Highly recommend! read more

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Great spot, good luck getting seated on time. They need to work on their time management, especially on a Tuesday. Annoying to show up on time, and not being seated for 45 min later. Common man! read more