Maple & Ash - (Near Miami, FL)

5 /5 Thomas Robinson: Do yourself a big favor; make a reservation, put on something fancy and treat yourself to a culinary adventure. Maple & Ash knows what they are doing. Well appointed atmosphere, top notch professional service and some of the finest cocktails & victuals in town. When you walk in you are greeted & treated like a special guest. We had a delicious cocktail at the bar before taking a seat in our lux booth. Once settled in we grabbed a bottle of bubbles to sip while we perused a wine list thicker than an old school phone book. With a few caviar bumps we were ready to tackle course after course of decadent dishes and deliciously filthy wines. This place is great for ordering several dishes and sharing amongst your table. A very special thank you to the management for making our family visit special. They took very good care of us, and even gave us a menu with a custom message as a keepsake.

5 /5 Anastasiia Lemeshko: The interior design is absolutely stunning. It’s dark, sexy, and filled with real candles that create an incredible atmosphere - very moody, elegant, and simply wow. The service was amazing. Our server, Nelson, was friendly, attentive, and we had zero issues - quite the opposite. Everything felt effortless, and we truly enjoyed the experience. I’m very picky when it comes to food, but for me the food was a solid 10/10. The octopus was completely different from any I’ve tried before, the three-color fish was excellent, the hand-cut frites with rosemary, parmesan, and garlic aioli were perfect, and the pasta - Ricotta Agnolotti & Winter Truffle - was absolutely amazing. We still had room for dessert and ordered the chocolate cake. There were only two of us, and when it arrived, I was honestly impressed by the size and somehow, we still finished it

3 /5 Table 7 Report: Dear readers, I’d like to share my recent dining experience at Maple & Ash in Miami. The atmosphere is excellent and the kitchen is operating at a very high level. Overall, the food quality is outstanding and the evening could have easily been a five-star experience. The carpaccio was exceptional — perfectly balanced, delicate, and memorable. Huge respect to the chefs for such a refined and thoughtful dish. The beef tartare was decent, though not the strongest I’ve had. Personally, I would have preferred crispier bruschetta to better complement the texture. The crab/lobster dumplings were creative and enjoyable, especially with the added sauce that shifted the flavor profile while eating. The tomahawk steak was cooked exactly as requested, beautifully presented, and done right. Unfortunately, the reason this restaurant did not receive all five stars comes down to our waiter. From a visual and performative standpoint, he clearly knows how to create a show. His tattoos added character, and the way he approached the table — stirring a cocktail, slightly spilling it, and inviting everyone to start — looked stylish and entertaining. However, beyond the performance, the professionalism simply wasn’t there. Basic requests were handled poorly, and guest comfort felt secondary to personal ego. This was especially surprising considering our dinner for three exceeded $500 without alcohol, as we intentionally chose not to drink that evening. At this level, service should be attentive, respectful, and focused on the guest — regardless of alcohol consumption. Because of this, the waiter unintentionally became the “star” of the evening — but not in a positive way. His approach ultimately prevented what could have been a flawless five-star experience. That said, the management team was excellent — attentive, respectful, and genuinely professional. They clearly understand hospitality and represent the restaurant very well. Overall: Food ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Atmosphere ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kitchen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Service (waiter) ⭐ P.S. Special thanks to the hostesses — they personally walked me to the restroom instead of just pointing the way. With the complex layout and many mirrors, this level of care really stood out.

3 /5 Jennifer Laboy: So tonight was my first time dining at Maple & Ash, and here is my honest review. We started at the bar for drinks, but the bartender was standoffish and it took a while to get her attention. Once seated, there was another delay before our waitress came over, and we had to ask someone to send her to our table. When she did arrive, she was very friendly and personable. For appetizers, we had the lobster dumplings, which were just okay, and the French dip that our waitress suggested, which was amazing. The oysters on the half shell were excellent, and the Maple & Ash wedge salad was outstanding. Our waitress suggested splitting the salad and serving the bacon on the side since I do not eat pork, but the salad arrived neither divided nor with the bacon on the side. The Golden Kaluga caviar was absolutely delicious, and my Mediterranean branzino was a 10 out of 10. Dessert was the flambé, which was incredible, though next time I would ask for less rum. Overall, the food was outstanding and lived up to the hype. While our server was sweet and had a great personality, the lack of attentiveness made the experience less enjoyable. With better service, this would have been an exceptional dining experience.

5 /5 Alyssa Lowe: We all know that the food scene in Miami is fantastic, but what sets Maple & Ash apart is their hospitality. Truly a positive experience from beginning to end. Everyone we encountered was pleasant, upbeat and provided great service. The welcome cocktail was a nice touch and all of the food was top notch. The tuna tartare was a delicious bite. The grouper was perfectly cooked. The asparagus came with a citrus almond topping which was fantastic. Kelly and Beatrice were amazing and took great care of us. Will definitely be visiting again the next time we’re in town!