Maple & Ash, Gold Coast
44 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 30 threads.
What people say, in short
Maple & Ash draws recommendations for a trendy, celebratory Chicago steak dinner, and some diners rate its steaks highly. The atmosphere is also divisive: some enjoy the scene while others find it clubby or overly flashy. Reports of burnt or overcooked steaks and doubts about value sit alongside the enthusiastic experiences.
Address
Maple & Ash, 8 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Steak
- 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.
- Caveatu/TheBigOG in r/chicagofood · Nov 2023taste
Reports burnt, overcooked steaks and a disappointing response to the complaint.
- Recommendsu/oyster167 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024
Suggests Maple & Ash patio for steak and sushi.
- Recommendsu/theriibirdun in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026
Lists Maple and Ash among their top five steakhouses.
- Caveatu/jyotigill in r/chicagofood · May 2024service
Says the service at Maple and Ash sucks.
- Recommendsu/throwraW2 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025ambience
Recommends it among places to go when you want a rockstar-style night out.
- Recommendsu/EarnSomeRespect in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024
Calls Maple & Ash great and notes it serves lunch, unlike some other steakhouses.
- Recommendsu/press_mute in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023ambience
Names it as a modern steakhouse option.
- Recommendsu/Primary-Ad7221 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Ranks Maple and Ash in the second tier of Chicago steakhouses.
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- Recommendsu/ipso in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025ambience
Lists it among places fitting the trendy vibe.
- Recommendsu/Chicago_Jayhawk in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Says Maple & Ash is probably the modern steakhouse.
- Caveatu/Informal-Ad6552 in r/chicagofood · May 2024taste
Claims the steaks aren't good quality and dislikes the vibe and crowd.
- Recommendsu/OkAd6459 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026taste
Prefers Maple and Ash's steak, noting it was at least tender.
- Caveatu/OldAbbreviations2409 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026ambience
Calls it gauche.
- Recommendsu/No-Act5620 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Recommends it as a steakhouse for a romantic dinner.
- Recommendsu/barryg123 in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025ambience
Recommends Maple & Ash for a trendy vibe.
- Caveatu/Catlady1107 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024ambience
Dislikes the vibe, noise level and crowd regardless of food.
- Recommendsu/_jyoo_ in r/chicagofood · May 2024taste
Likes Maple and Bavette's for different reasons, calling both great steaks with good sides.
- Mixedu/ragingcicada in r/chicagofood · May 2024
Says food and service were good but nothing stood out; would go elsewhere for steak.
- Recommendsu/petmoo23 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023ambience
Calls it the obvious choice for a modern steakhouse with caviar service.
- Recommendsu/pashadha in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026ambience
Very sexy and food actually decent.
- Mixedu/Busy-Dig8619 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026taste
Liked seafood and carpaccio but steaks were overcooked; suggests drinks only.
- Recommendsu/DamnMyAPGoinCrazy in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026ambience
Picks it as the option from the list that will feel the most special.
- Mixedu/MissKatmandu in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026ambience
Notes mixed reviews and clubby vibe but had a lovely early dinner.
- Recommendsu/ThatGuy2482 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Suggests Maple and Ash for tomahawk steak.
- Recommendsu/herecomes_the_sun in r/chicagofood · May 2025taste
Enjoys the food and calls it an over-the-top experience with the best drinks.
- Recommendsu/midwestern_boi in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024
Says the patio is a great spot for steak and sushi, though it is expensive and feels special.
- Recommendsu/Vandelay-Industriess in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024
Enjoyed Maple & Ash.
- Recommendsu/MrChiGuy22 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Ranks Maple & Ash second among steakhouse picks.
- Recommendsu/Midwestgrl_321 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024
Enjoyed it every time, praises the seafood tower.
- Recommendsu/Oh-Hunny in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Recommends it for the requested modern steakhouse experience.
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