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Maple & Ash - Steakhouse in Chicago, Illinois

Maple & Ash

4.5 (3642 reviews)

8 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610

Steak house
American restaurant
Bar
Brunch restaurant
Lounge
Restaurant
Seafood restaurant

About Maple & Ash - steak house in Chicago, Illinois

White-tablecloth restaurant serving steaks and seafood with a choice wine list and a plush lounge.

Customer Review Summary

Maple & Ash offers an exceptional fine dining experience with a beautiful atmosphere and attentive service. Guests rave about the warm and knowledgeable staff, highlighting captain Q for his efficiency and fun demeanor. The restaurant’s acoustics allow for easy conversation despite a lively crowd. Food items, especially the tasting menu, are praised, with standout dishes like perfectly cooked octopus, tender steaks, and delicious desserts, particularly the coconut cream pie. It's recommended for special occasions, with custom menus and a romantic ambiance. Complimentary drinks and appetizers add to the luxurious experience, and the extensive wine selection complements the high-quality dishes. Overall, patrons express eagerness to return, deeming it one of Chicago's best dining spots.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Paid street parking
  • Valet parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
2784
4
378
3
179
2
100
1
201
Based on 3642 reviews

Paulina Pahl

3 weeks ago

Q is an amazing captain! He was warm, attentive, knowledgeable, efficient, and so fun! My girl had the best birthday party ever. Beautiful atmosphere. Perfect service from the entire staff. Every single food item and cocktail was so delicious. The ricotta agnolotti was my personal favorite. Can’t wait to come back! Thank you Maple & Ash!

Yvonne Clark

4 months ago

This has been on my bucket list of restaurants to go to ever since I heard about it. The restaurant is beautiful! I'm not sure how the do their acoustics however the music was loud over the crowd yet I could still very easily converse with my dinner companion without having to raise our voices or any difficulty hearing each other. The restaurant was packed! The service was top notch! I have never received such excellent service anywhere. The whole staff was attentive, polite, professional, very welcoming and highly efficient. I'm not a drinker however they served us a Grey Goose Martini gratis and it was luscious. We ordered the tasting menu because I wanted to sample as much of their food possible and I wasn't disappointed. The octopus was perfectly cooked. The steak melted in your mouth. And the dessert they brought out with homemade ice cream of vanilla, strawberry and chocolate with 3 tiers of toppings really finished the meal off divinely. If you're looking for a magnificent fine dining experience with a smart, contemporary vibe that isn't "stuffy" like most fine dining experiences, this is the place to go. I will be back!

Yevette Brown

2 months ago

An amazingly beautiful and delicious restaurant that makes every diner feel special. Whether it's a birthday or anniversary, you enjoy impeccable service and high quality food. The steaks are tender and perfectly seasoned, and though they're known for their steaks, the lamb chops and seafood are spectacular too. Though the price tag will be pricey, as you enjoy the outstanding coconut cream pie, you'll know it was most definitely worth it.

Marquisha Turner

2 weeks ago

If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or any special occasion in Chicago, you should book a reservation at Maple & Ash. They print a special menu for you to make your occasion super special. The food is delicious and the Ambiance dark and romantic.

Andrew W.

1 month ago

Maple & Ash sets the standard for fine dining. The service is outstanding! Our server was on top of it all night. From the wine recommendation to the napkin folding whenever we left the table. On top of the service, the food was excellent. It started with a complimentary cocktail and French onion dip topped with caviar. Then we moved to onion soup, wedge salad, and the roasted mushrooms. But the real star of the show was the Baller Seafood Tower. Every piece was roasted to perfection and covered in a garlic butter. Lastly, we ended the night with the chocolate cake and roasted apple galette. This is one of the best spots in Chicago. A must for anyone with excellent taste.

Alexander Ammann

2 months ago

Fancy Location. Bar at the bottom level, Restaurant on 3rd Floor and Restrooms on 4th Floor. The restaurant impresses with its great atmosphere and the many nice employees. The menu offers a variety of dishes to share and a huge selection of wines. The portions are large. The restaurant is rather expensive. However, the quality is high. There are also employees in the toilets who hand you a towel and clean you up all the time.

Donnisha Johnson

3 months ago

Absolutely amazing. We received a complimentary welcome beverage and appetizer. My first trying caviar and it was delicious. The seafood tower, chicken/biscuits, lobster toast, surf and turf and roasted oysters were a hit. The atmosphere was stunning.. Christmas in November! Our waiter was excellent as well.

Julian Harrell

3 months ago

Pretty much impossible to miss at Maple & Ash! Enjoyed a lovely holiday atmosphere and perfect brunch, including cappuccino, shrimp and grits, thick cut bacon, Brussels sprouts, and coconut cream pie. We had excellent service and an amazing time overall. Worth treating yourself - and a friend!!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 12–11 PM
Monday 12–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–11 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday 12–10 PM
Tuesday 12–10 PM
Wednesday 12–10 PM

Price Range

$100+