Maple & Ash
15 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/chicagofood20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Maple & Ash is a steakhouse, but commenters here recommend it for its seafood tower. A few praise the fire-roasted version, and several say to add the pasta mixed in with the juices. A few mention a weekday tower hour with smaller towers, and one says the crab was of incredible quality. It does not win everyone over: one diner found an order far too smoky, and another was let down overall, calling it a good steakhouse that leans on easy fine-dining flourishes.
Address
Maple & Ash, 8 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Fire roasted seafood tower
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Imanj23 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Calls it non-traditional, but is a fan of Maple & Ash, especially with pasta added back.
- Recommendsu/socool111 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Describes a first-hand tasting menu with a seafood tower and caviar-topped oyster; calls the whole meal fantastic.
- Mixedu/ZeldLurr in r/chicagofood · May 2024price
Had mixed views on it.
- Caveatu/neurogeneticist in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024value
Says caviar-topped oysters are one of the fine-dining tricks this place relies on to justify its prices.
- Recommendsu/ShortGlassOfWater312 in r/chicagofood · May 2024price
Mentions a lounge power hour that offers small seafood towers cooked over wood at a fixed price.
- Mixedu/herecomes_the_sun in r/chicagofood · May 2024price
Says Maple and Ash's tower hour makes towers cheaper than usual, though still pricey.
- Recommendsu/Suspicious_Farmer738 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Likes Maple & Ash's hot tower, with pasta stirred through the juices.
- Recommendsu/jrpgamer1 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Suggests Maple & Ash's fire-roasted tower as a different option and says it's really good.
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- Recommendsu/SenorMcGibblets in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Defends Maple & Ash, saying its seafood tower ranks among their top meals in town.
- Caveatu/BothCalligrapher8534 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Once liked it, but a November order tasted far too smoky, nearly inedible.
- Recommendsu/Barbie_and_KenM in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
More impressed by Maple & Ash overall; praises the crab served with its tower.
- Mixedu/Old-Drop-8600 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024taste
Found the tower's chili oil bland and some seafood slightly overcooked, but praised the first-floor bar sushi.
- Recommendsu/Correct_Ideal7062 in r/chicagofood · May 2024taste
Likes how Maple & Ash serves its tower, praising the cooked seafood and the pasta add-on.
- Recommendsu/Busy-Dig8619 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026taste
Says the seafood tower is very good, though the steaks were overcooked and disappointing.
- Recommendsu/jade_7447 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Says both the cold and hot towers at Maple & Ash are good choices.
- Recommendsu/adumelle in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Points those who like the fire-roasted style toward Maple & Ash.
- Recommendsu/Juniper338 in r/chicagofood · May 2024price
Tips off a weekday tower hour with mini towers and suggests adding pasta to the order.
- Recommendsu/Honeyilosttheminions in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Seconds the earlier seafood tower recommendation.
- Recommendsu/JosieQu in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023taste
Calls the seafood tower impressive, praising its seasoning and the quality of the seafood.
- Recommendsu/EJB54321 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Has not eaten there; says the seafood tower looked impressive in a video.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.