Wish I could have reviewed this properly. Called and made a reservation at 12:15 then realized it was the breakfast menu so I called back and said I would like to come back for a late lunch and asked what time they reopen. I was told 3 o'clock so I said OK I'll be there at 3 o'clock for a late lunch. Arrived and no servers to be found. Went up to the bar and was told the kitchen was closed until four. Wish the person on the phone would've mentioned that after we waited all day to have lunch. We left and went elsewhere. read more

My friend's & I celebrated my 40th birthday w/ brunch at ASH Milwaukeee on November 21st @ 11:30a. Our reservation was made ahead of time but the staff did not setup our reservation which was fine only because it was not busy. Once we were seated; our waitress greeted us & gave us all the juice options (pineapple, orange & cranberry) & price for bottomless mimosas which was $20 & for 1 glass it's $10. The pineapple mimosas were delicious & our waitress always kept our glasses filled. Our food was delicious which consists of: smash burgers, loaded potatoes, chicken & waffles (sauce is spicy so ask for it on the side). I would definitely recommend Ash for brunch w/ their beautiful decor, wonderful service, food selection & more. read more

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Iron horse used to have an amazing buffet brunch but the buy in was pricy. Its now a conventional menu from the bar but its great! The hamburger where hashbrowns are the bun? YES! The perfectly crisped fingerling potatoes? OMG. Our lovely server tried to clear my plate and i was like nooooo theres a bite left. Bloodys were not too spicy which works for me, just fyi! read more

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Finally I made it to the Ash! Been wanting to visit Ash Milwaukee since it opened and glad I could make it here. I called in for a brunch reservation couple hours ahead of time and luckily got an availability. When I reached, the place was packed so I am glad I called earlier. The decor and space is awesome - an amazing rustic feel! They have a fireplace which was perfect for a cozy Milwaukee winter - any day. They had a DJ station and a DJ mixing music once in a while - I am guessing it's more happening during evenings. Me and my friend got seated right away and got us one of those high top tables. It was a long table which is usually shaded between groups but at the time it was just us. Our server attended to us right away and offered us drinks. After having looked at the menu for a couple of mins we decided what we wanted. I got the seasonal omelette !! It was yumm. It comes with fingerling potatoes which were crisp and nicely done. I also liked that the omelette was a decent side .. probably made of 1 or 2 egg and not a huge 5 egg omelette which a lot of places serve. The flavors were amazing! I subbed the ham for sausage in it and it was totally worth it. I would like to come here for dinner someday and try out those options! Overall a good experience and I do hope the menu is rotated once in a while for brunch. read more

The Yard - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Let me tell you about one of the all around worst experiences I have ever had dinning. From indifferent staff to bland food and horrible buffet selections. Unfortunately, this was a Mother's Day brunch I immediately regretted. The greeting staff was borderline rude. The hostess was looking for table # whatever ours was and everyone seemed highly confused. With numerous tables being wide open, we were sat at the very furthest table from the buffet line. To add to frustration, the glasses set on the table were so filthy dirty. Not that big of a deal, really we're just there to stuff our bellies, so we decided to get on with it. What horrible choices. Hey, if you love cold seafood, maybe you'd be happy. Oysters, tasteless caviar, crab, lobster rolls. But we don't. And there was no link to check the menu beforehand. The reason we decided to try it out was because years ago we had such a great experience for brunch. They had bagels that were very dry, one salad with vinaigrette dressing already on it, so hopefully you like that. Not one thing out for breakfast besides an egg station that my husband said was mediocre. Here's the take away. All they offered were proteins and desserts. There was flavorless prime rib. You could also have a lamp chop that was over cooked. Some sausage that was over cooked. If dried out meat isn't for you, try the bacon that is woefully undercooked. No potatoes offered. No vegetable sides. I noticed as we were leaving a waffle came out to the table beside us, but this wasn't even offered as an option for us. So, there ms always dessert, right? That took up one third of the buffet. Everything LOOKED good. It's like they tried, but everything just tasted off. Crème brûlée was a class on how not to make it. Moving on to the bill. $70/person for horrible experience. They also added a 24% gratuity we weren't expecting. As mentioned before, no way to look any of this up on the website. They did hand out edible macaroons and a rose on the way out for mothers. I'm all honesty, I'd rather had some carrots or hash browns. Will not ever return. read more

After reading the reviews, I was a bit worried. I'm glad we persevered and ate at Ash. They have spaced out tables and server wore mask. I felt that they were clearly following CDC guidelines, which I appreciate. As for the food- it was quite good. Not over imaginative, but solid. The scallops and trout were done well. The spaetzle was delish. We ended the meal with a chocolate cake in a glass(?) and a glass of port. Nice. We'll be back. read more

Brunch Review They only have brunch on Sunday's and to see the menu you have to click "branded/yard menus" which was not intuitive Brief: Great atmosphere and a little pricey but quality food. The restaurant is in the ironworks hotel and parking was relatively easy. The atmosphere was contemporary and had a plethora of ages. The menu did brunch is not large but it was good. I really enjoyed the chicken and waffles (wished the chicken was a little bigger) it did have a nice kick of spice and my wife loved the "plain Jane". You can reserve a table and i recommend that. I would go again and enjoyed my experience. read more

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Ash is the new concept in the Iron Horse Hotel that opened just a mere three days ago. This visit was probably a bit too soon to give it a legitimate review, as we came for their very first Sunday brunch--but I'll give it a go. Space is awesome, it has the design of the Iron Horse, and they even had a DJ in there to get the brunch vibes going. I got reservations on Open Table but they didn't even look me up nor check me off, so I am not sure making reservations would even be helpful. A weird kink they should work out, as many people use that system if it's available. Our server was super sweet but nervous, and we didn't see her right away. It was not busy so it was hard to determine where everyone even was. We saw a couple wait for a good 5 minutes at the hostess stand to then walk away. We ordered the biscuits and gravy and the chicken and waffles. Biscuits & gravy were super onion-y--a different twist on the classic. I could see where some may like that (and I love onions), but it was a bit over powering. On the other hand, Chicken & Waffles were outstanding. Sweet & spicy. Very good! I'd get these again for sure. I plan to come back for dinner soon and give this a full review and hopefully bring up the rating! After all, it's a brand new restaurant that is sure to work out kinks. They've done a brilliant job for their other concepts, so I have high hopes. read more

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This new restaurant at the Iron Horse Hotel surely did not disappoint! After seeing a couple of pictures of the food and knowing how great the other restaurants that are owned by Dan and Dan, I had to check it out We got there right after 10 and it was already starting to fill up (even though the restaurant opened at 10). We found out after we got seated that there was a wedding party that stayed at the hotel that night hence why it was so busy. (Something to keep in mind if you stop by for brunch). Our waitress was amazing though and took our drink orders pretty quick and then shortly after came over to ask for a food order so we didn't stuck behind the wedding party and waiting a long time for our food. Our drinks came out pretty quickly - I had the Bottomless Mimosas (only $20 and truly a bottomless mimosa!) and my friend had the Bacon-Washed Bourbon Bloody Mary. The mimosas came out in a carafe to make it easy for me to refill my own glass without having to constantly ask for another from the mimosa. They were absolutely delicious and the perfect mix of champagne and orange juice. I did try the Bloody Mary and it was pretty good too - could definitely taste the bacon and bourbon! Our food came out very soon after our drinks and both of us had the Fried Chicken and Waffle with the Biscuits and Sausage Gravy to share. The Friend Chicken and Waffle was AMAZING! It had a chili honey that surrounded the dish and it was the perfect amount of spice to mix with the syrup. Absolutely loved it if you want a touch of spicy to a brunch classic. The Biscuits and Sausage Gravy were very good and not spicy at all - definitely a good choice if you don't want anything outside of the box. Our waitress was great and didn't make us rush out at all. We ended up sitting there enjoying a couple more drinks while she helped the chaos of the wedding party that was sitting near us. After sitting there for about 2 hours we got our check and not kidding you, our waitress was not wanting us to leave. I will definitely be back here as it it so worth your money to stop in. The staff is so nice and the ambience is great. Add this as a new brunch spot on your list! read more

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Highlights: * Great Ambience * Beautiful decor and style. * Great Brunch selection * Not busy (10:30am) $20 Bottomless Mimosas. - orange and Pomegranate - I had 5. Easily done. Hahaha. I had the scrambled egg and Reddit with Fingerlings. Those fingerlings with the sauce they put on them are so so good. The scrambled egg with rabbit was delicious. The rabbit is like a pulled (pork) rabbit. My wife had the seasonal omelette (can't go wrong with that). Definitely coming back! read more

The Yard - Seasonal omelette and mimosas. - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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This is a hidden gem attached to a wonderful boutique hotel south of downtown Milwaukee. I suggest you check it out if you were going to a Brewers or Bucks game. The large and luscious outdoor eating area was a nice surprise. Check out their after-work specials. Our server was exceptional. read more

I don't know how I've lived in Milwaukee for so long without knowing this place existed...It's the outdoor area attached to the fancy Iron Horse Hotel. The outdoor patio area is huge with a variety of tables: bar top, seated, and lounge. Many of the lounges are also centered around gas fireplaces. The Yard is covered, although the wood beams underneath the roof make it feel like a completely open pergola. Such a charming place with all the hanging lights. Highly recommend. It seems to get really busy around dinner time, and then it almost completely clears out. I've never had issues with seating past 8:30 pm or so. I had my birthday gathering here at the end of summer, and it was perfect! I think I'll host it here again next year. There's an outdoor bar in The Yard, and food is also served from the restaurant. (You enter directly from the outside to the left of the main hotel entrance). This could be a cute date night or a good place for a low-key party. Check it out! read more

Taking full consideration that bars and restaurants are needing to shift with COVID...but I was entirely unimpressed with this restaurant in a boutique hotel. Came with 4 girlfriends for bottomless mimosas and brunch. The mimosas lacked sufficient champagne, but we were hopeful that the food would make up. Sadly, I'd compare the food we received to George Webb on a good day. My "fresh seasonal omelette," of ham, Kraft single cheese, and canned mushrooms was greasy and I felt guilty asking for hot sauce or salt/pepper. My friends BLT was something that we could have made for 1/4 of the price at home. And last - my friends breakfast burger consisted of two McDonald's style cheeseburgers with a Kraft single and on top of frozen hash browns, the fried eggs coming as an after thought. For $17+ an entree, you're better going to The wicked hop or Benelux. Giving it 2 stars vs 1 because the outdoor patio here is fantastic and the server was nice. I'd only return for a splurge cocktail night read more

Food was very good, a bit spicy but very tasty. Service was slow even though there were very few people in the restaurant. Seemed to take forever to get a drink. Yes it's new personnel so we can overlook that. Overall the biggest issue was the music which was very loud! So loud You couldn't even talk with people at our own table. Mentioned it to the waitress but nothing changed. Other tables also commented about the loud music but the DJ didn't change the volume. Food is well worth the money but the music level is way too high, we won't return. read more

Wow! I didn't expect such a gourmet meal at a hotel restaurant. The bacon wrapped rabbit loin, grilled mushrooms, and grilled sweet potatoes with chimichurri sauce were not only tasty, they were fantastic! Quite delectable! I paired it with Otto's Constant Dream Sauvignon Blanc - magnifique! My hat is off (literally) to the chef. read more

Recently we went to the new Milwaukee restaurant, Ash, in the Iron Horse Hotel, which replaced the very fine, but dated Symth. We went with our friends Mark & Julie Darnieder. Ash is run by the Dan-Dan boys, Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite. This is their 4th Milwaukee location for fine dining, including the aforementioned Dan-Dan, EsterEv and Fauntleroy. As you walk in the restaurant, one of the first things you notice is the wood burning hearth, where most of the food is prepared (hence the name "Ash"). We were lucky enough to be seated at a table right next to the bustling wood burning oven station. It is the centerpiece of the room and the restaurant. The wait staff was pleasant and helpful, very knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered two appetizers; the grilled avocado, with onion spread, Wisconsin white cheddar, bacon, and on-the-hearth toasted sourdough and the grilled eggplant, which was placed on top of roasted baba ganouj. The grilled eggplant was a very tasty dish and an inventive way to serve grilled eggplant two ways in the same appetizer. The grilled avocado was delicious, but wasn't as memorable as the eggplant. The presentation, quantity and imaginative way to serve these two dishes set the tone for the evening. Although there are many fine main course choices, we were very interested in the "For 2" entrees, which are made for sharing. We ordered the Peking Duck For 2, glazed in Wisconsin's own Spotted Cow Beer. Mark & Julie had the Short Ribs For 2, both dishes served with lettuce cups, sauces, fry bread, scallion, cucumber and radishes. The duck was perfectly cooked and the short ribs were as tender a piece of meat you could ever want. The server told us that they slow cook the short ribs for 48 hours, which is why they are so tender. We also had the Smashed Fingerling potatoes, with umami mayo. It was another well executed side dish. Now it wasn't cheap, but the amount of food that was served allowed us to take home a significant quantity of duck and beef. We got at least two more meals from the leftovers at home the following day. The overall experience was outstanding and a return visit will be happening soon. Ash will undoubtedly make the Top 30 list of Milwaukee's best restaurants next year. It was that good. Ash is located at 500 West Florida Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 in the Iron Horse Hotel. They also serve a weekend brunch, which I had heard mixed comments about. http://cookingsecretsformen.com/2019/12/07/ash-restaurant-review-iron-horse-hotel/ read more

Service was beyond slow. I understand Covid has made things challenging but multiple groups of 6+ who arrived after us received their orders before the 2 of us even ordered drinks! Took over 2 hours to get food. Food order was incorrect, asked for eggs scrambled, they came over easy. To correct it I was given a plate of scrambled eggs and had to assemble a makeshift sandwich myself. It was not worth the money at all. I would skip as there are many other better brunch options in the area! read more

Good food. No family menu. Prices were slightly above normal. Service was great. As a family, we would not return however as a children's menu is important to us. read more

Just got home from Thanksgiving buffet. For $65 a person I was extremely disappointed, and adding a 20% tip automatically for such poor service added insult to injury. The turkey and prime rib were cold. Other hot food was cold, as the candles below had burned out and nobody watched this or cared until my wife notified staff. They had plenty of staff, they just didn't seem to be hard at work. And for a 20% tip, all our waitress had to do was provide decent beverage service. Quite the contrary. Refill of soda or a coffee with dessert was never even offered. I'm not sure if our waitress ever once asked anyone at our table if she could get us anything in over 90 minutes. So with tip $78 per person plus tax, excluding beverages, for cold food and crummy service. And they had a guy playing loud music through an amp, making Thanksgiving conversations nearly impossible. I could understand some unmiked acoustic guitar. But whose bright idea was very loud music for a holiday dinner. I won't be back next Thanksgiving, or any other meal here. read more

Completely amazing. Ambience, service, food -all over the top. I had venison tartare and the gem salad because we ate later in the evening. Fabulous. Can't wait to go back. read more

First time visiting the rebirth of this restaurant in the Iron Horse hotel. Enjoyed the wine/cocktail selections at the bar before dinner. When our table was ready the host wanted to seat us at the chef's table. We wouldn't be able to talk with our friends because you sit side by side. Waited another 10 min. for a table. Waitress was very nice, delivered drinks and our salads in a timely manner, but then we waited over an hour to get our dinners. My Duroc pork chop had a superb garlic herb rub; however , meat was overcooked. Difficult to chew. My date had the same thing and his was fine. Our friends had the trout which was just okay. read more

We went to Ash last night for dinner, and unfortunately didn't have a great experience. I completely understand we went there during the Covid era, and restaurants are trying to do their best, but it goes beyond just a poor meal. Our service from the initial onset was poor. Our server appeared pushy to have us order quickly, forgot to bring a new fork that she dropped, never checked on us if we wanted any additional drinks during the meal (we subsequently had to get up during the meal and go the the bar to get another beverage) and so on. Very disappointed to say the least. As for the food, decent sized portions, however they an overabundance of salt on most of our dishes. Even our friend who says he loves extra salt on most things said his meal (pork chop) was even too salty for him! Lastly, we had dinner early, so when it came to select one of the 3 desserts on the menu (we went for the bread pudding), our waitress said they ran out of it. How can that happen if we were probably the first wave of diners that evening? Anyways, I love the atmosphere, but everything about our meal and the service we received was a disappointment. Again, I understand times are tough, but the things within their control they have a lot of room for improvement. read more

I was alarmed to see the complete lack of any COVID precautions at ASH. Our waitress wore her mask around her chin while serving us and through the entirety of our visit. A man, who appeared to be a manager, also wore his mask below his nose. We were sat in between two tables, about 4 ft apart from us. The food was mediocre - nothing special. The drinks were also average. I'd take my business elsewhere. read more

Made a reservation today and noted that we would like to sit outside or be contacted to cancel the reservation. We showed up, waited 15 minutes for a server and then were told the patio isn't open yet. Bummed they didn't call. Would have saved us a headache. Also amazed they wouldn't have the stellar patio open on a Saturday when it's 75 and sunny. read more

Absolutely amazing! The scallops and Kobe beef steak were so succulent and hasn't been matched. The atmosphere was also great for myself and my boyfriend. I will be returning to have more! read more

Brunch was awesome! Everything we ordered was great and having the DJ made it a really fun environment. Music was great. We had our 3 year old with us and they were very accommodating with a high chair ready for her. Can't wait to get back for dinner. read more

Great food. Excellent choices. I had the rabbit and partner had pork collar. Very tasty. Service 5 star/ we will be back.

Came here on Valentine's and everything from the atmosphere, food and service was superb. We had the pork belly appetizer with the Prawns and Pork entree, along with fingerling potatoes and fried brussel sprouts. Then finished it off with the pear dessert. Soo good! And will definitely be back! read more

We had dinner here on a Sunday night and maybe they do things differently then because I read the other reviews and our experience was completely different. First of all there were only 2 mains on the menu - chicken or steak. Second the food was overwhelmingly spicy. I was choking and tearing up at one point. Third the one veggie on the menu outside of starches was cauliflower- very meh. And tiny as were all the dishes - no leftovers for us. Also disappointing that the tortillas were just plunked on the plate straight out of a plastic bag I am sure - not even warmed. Overall the food wasn't worth it. The place itself is charming looking though and very cozy and comfortable. Maybe I will check the menu online on a different night and give it one more try. But never on a Sunday night again. read more

Im a bit biased but the food ambiance and service is over the top! It fits ye hotel perfectly

My grandson chose Ash to celebrate his 12th birthday for a Saturday morning brunch. He loves the Iron Horse and he always enjoyed going to Smith. The adults were on board since It's run by Dan-Dan and they have a great reputation. Unfortunately this was not the case on this particular day. Our reservations were for 10:00. At 10:05 the restaurant was still dark as if not opened. We asked The hotel desk clerk what was going on and she seemed confused and very unsure. We did finally get seated and ordered our drinks. I ordered a Bloody Mary. The celery stick was brown on both ends and the lime was turning that pale color indicating that it was old. I was disgusted but tried to look past it. We also ordered cinnamon rolls as a starter. We waited a very long time before being told that they were out of cinnamon rolls. We were the first customers through the door. We chalked it up to 'sh-- happens' and decided on muffins instead. We ordered our brunch entrees. The selections were decent. While waiting for our food, we couldn't get another drink. Our server never checked back and we couldn't find her anywhere. Our food arrived and there were so many mistakes made! They failed to make one entree entirely. Side dishes were forgotten. It was a fiasco. I ordered the avocado toast. The radishes were rubbery and the avocado was already brown. It wasn't good at all. We complained to the restaurant. Our server still never came to the table. After some time, the manager came to talk with us and he comped our entire meal. He took another drink order finally and was very apologetic. That was a lovely gesture, however what was planned as a nice brunch birthday gathering ended up being a stressful and frustrating experience. On our way out, the manager gave my grandson a t-shirt, which was again a lovely gesture. All that said, I would try Ash ....one more time. Yes, it's fairly new, but they should've worked the kinks out by now. I believe in second chances, however it won't be any time real soon. read more

The Yard - Nasty Bloody Mary garnish. Brown celery and discolored citrus. This is appalling. - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I heard good things about this place and our visit did not disappoint! CJ was an excellent server. Already taking about visiting again. Steak over a wood fire is the best. read more