The Maple & Ash Dining Experience
Maple & Ash is not a quiet, traditional steakhouse with white tablecloths and hushed whispers. It is a high-energy, sensual, unapologetically glamorous culinary celebration where world-class wood-fired dining meets nightlife electricity.
Live-Fire Maple & Ash Hardwoods
The restaurant takes its name from the specific hardwoods burned in its massive open-hearth grills. Live flames impart an unmistakable smoky sweetness and blistered char to dry-aged steaks, king crab, and seafood towers that gas broilers simply cannot replicate.
High-Energy Atmosphere & Curated Beats
Expect a thumping, carefully curated soundtrack spanning energetic hip-hop, soulful funk, and modern deep house. The volume is intentionally elevated to generate a buzzing party atmosphere, especially as dinner transitions into late-night lounge hours.
Two-Michelin-Star Culinary Vision
Behind the energetic swagger lies rigorous fine-dining craft. Culinary Director and Partner Chef Danny Grant earned two Michelin stars at RIA before creating Maple & Ash, infusing every dish with classical French technique and playful luxury.
Unpretentious, Warm Hospitality
Servers guide diners through the menu with wit and genuine warmth rather than stuffy formalities. Surprise welcome bites, personalized printed souvenir menus, and tableside carving rituals make celebrations feel deeply special.
Honest Insights for First-Time Diners
Lighting: Dining rooms feature dramatic gothic-chic mood lighting, flickering candlelight, and dark velvet surfaces. Diners frequently pull out phone flashlights to read menus and inspect wine vintages.
Pacing: Dining is intentionally leisurely. An evening here is designed as a complete night out spanning cocktails, multiple hearth courses, and dessert, rather than a quick 45-minute meal.
Spending: Dining at Maple & Ash represents an investment. Average dinners typically range from $150 to $250+ per guest when combining cocktails, steaks, seafood towers, and wine.