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Maple & Ash
Bone-in Ribeye
Frequently praised for being juicy, perfectly cooked, and the star of the meal. Multiple reviews mentioned it as a highlight, often paired with M&A butter or served aged and bone-in, emphasizing its exceptional flavor and quality.
Octopus
Recommended several times for being tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. It was highlighted as part of multi-course meals and lauded for its taste and presentation.
Steak Frites
Mentioned repeatedly as tender, flavorful, and a standout dish. Reviewers appreciated the combination and the quality of the steak with fries, often calling it a must-try.
Wagyu Beef Carpaccio with King Crab and Truffle
Specifically called delightful and praised for its elegant flavors and unique combination, making it a memorable appetizer or dish.
Meatballs
Described as rich, delicious, and one of the incredible dishes enjoyed during group dining experiences and celebrations.
Scallops
Highlighted as a delicate and delicious starter in the three-course summer menu, appreciated for thoughtful preparation.
Fire Roasted Seafood Tower
Recommended for its extraordinary freshness and perfect preparation, often ordered as a shareable appetizer in group settings.
Ricotta Agnolotti
A personal favorite mentioned for being especially delicious, praised for its flavor and as a standout pasta dish.
Roasted Bone Marrow
Enjoyed as a decadent appetizer, often given as a complimentary or featured starter enhancing the dining experience.
Hours
| Monday | 5 to 10:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 to 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 to 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5 to 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM |
About Maple & Ash
White-tablecloth restaurant serving steaks and seafood with a choice wine list and a plush lounge.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- 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
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Valet parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is Maple & Ash known for?
It is especially known for the seafood tower, which reviewers call worth the money and beautifully presented, along with steaks and seafood in a white-tablecloth setting. Guests also repeatedly mention caviar, steak tartare, and bone marrow as standout specialties.
What dishes are most recommended at Maple & Ash?
The most recommended items include the fire-roasted or build-your-own seafood tower, steak tartare, roasted bone marrow, filet mignon, and the 40-day dry-aged T-bone. Reviewers also highlight sides like whipped potatoes, mushrooms, macaroni and cheese, and desserts such as coconut cream pie or chocolate cake.
What is the atmosphere like at Maple & Ash?
The vibe is elegant, intimate, and energetic, with candelabras, low lighting, and a plush lounge feel. It suits date nights, birthday dinners, and groups celebrating special occasions, though some reviewers note the lighting can be very dim.
Is Maple & Ash good value, and what is the price range?
Maple & Ash is in the $100+ price range, and a dinner for three with a seafood tower, shared appetizer, three entrees, six cocktails, and dessert came to about $700. Reviewers say the seafood tower and service can justify the cost, but it is clearly a high-end, special-occasion restaurant rather than an everyday value spot.
Do you need a reservation or should you expect a wait?
Reservations are accepted and recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, and the restaurant is noted as usually having a wait. Reviewers describe it as a popular choice for special nights out, so booking ahead is the safest way to get a table.
Is parking available at Maple & Ash?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid street parking, Valet parking is available.
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