Maple & Ash · Chicago
Gold Coast's wood-fired party-steakhouse from two-star chef Danny Grant.
Why we recommend Maple & Ash in Chicago
Maple & Ash is the Gold Coast steakhouse that decided dinner should feel like a party. It is recommended in the Michelin Guide, which is not a star, but the cooking earns the attention thanks to chef Danny Grant, a two-time Michelin star recipient, working with the What If Syndicate. The premise is simple and rare: run everything through a wood-fired hearth and let the smoke do the talking.
That is what makes it matter. This is a serious kitchen wrapped in a genuinely fun room, a combination most steakhouses never manage, and it is why the place stays booked well ahead.
What to expect in the room and on the menu
The space is a buzzy, multilevel party-steakhouse with deep leather couches, clubby music, and a photo booth. It leans loud and social,
Address: 8 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610, Chicago
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Hours of operation
- Monday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Saturday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Sunday: 17:00 – 22:00
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