Reviews Maple Ave Restaurant

5
Rebecca Taylor
+5
So glad we stopped here for brunch before my mother in law's flight back to Turkey! It's a tiny restaurant run by the two owners. Concise menu, but everything was delicious- we all ordered different first and second courses to share so we got a good sample of their offerings. I can't pick a favorite, but highly recommend the okra... that dill yogurt sauce is absolutely amazing! The service was great, and they were very accommodating about substituting the bacon with turkey bacon (so good!) Prices are reasonable for what it is, and so worth it. We're excited to come back for dinner next time we're in the area!
5
Christina Urso
+5
We got the Brunch Prix Fixe The first course was an amazing buckwheat crepe dulce de leche with vanilla custard and summer jam The crepe is lightly dusted with powdered sugar and it is so airy but flavorful! The custard and the dulce flavor really comes through in each bite. It feels silky in your mouth with a wonderful texture! I've never been a fan of Okra but the caramelized Okra with the yogurt dill sauce was wonderful! It was crispy on the outside but juicy inside and each bite had a hint of dill and was just SO good! Usually Okra isn't cooked properly and I don't enjoy it but I will definitely be ordering this again. My husband loved the Okra. The main course, the Almond and ricotta pancakes with apple wood smoked bacon and seasoned potatoes is my favorit!!! The pancakes are literally the best I have ever had. They come with light dusting of powdered sugar with the perfect amount of butter and syrup. The pancakes melt in your mouth. The almond pieces give it a wonderful, full texture, while still reamaining fluffy and airy and light feeling. They are so delicious and decadent. My husband said the potatos are better than perfect and he has had plenty of potatos. He said they are the perfect compliment to the pancakes with the crunchy crispy contrast to the soft pancake - crispy, crunchy, salty vs sweet and soft and airy The restaurant is also beautiful inside and the staff are so polite and helpful as well as super accommodating. If you have any allergies you can let them know. This is one of the best places to get an incredible meal! The Lithuanian donut holes are also such a great treat. I love these and so does my daughter! They arrived with a dollup on vanilla bean ice cream and each donut placed on a scoop of nutella! The combination of the fried warm donut with the cold creamy ice cream is amazing, like a harmony in your mouth. We love this place and plan on coming back.
5
Claudia senior
+5
Just a minimal amount of delicious dishes and exquisite cocktails. The place is small and comfortable. The service is great
5
S H
+5
Phenomenal food. Can’t believe it’s from just one chef in the back. Same can be said about the service. This is what cooking is all about. Nourishment and joy
4
Mindi Stavish (Simply Stavish)
+4
A great brunch spot although the restaurant is super small so be sure to make reservations ahead of time. The parking lot is very small as well. The food was good although the menu was a tad limited to a fixed brunch meal. Not the near for picky eaters although they did a great job omitting items such as meat from various dishes (on request$.
5
Nick L
+5
This is a great, very small restaurant with a focus on quality and interesting preparations. The price is very reasonable for the quality and variety of food. The only downside (not for me but some) is that the portions for the prix fixe menu are not huge. I always leave feeling comfortably full but not stuffed.
5
Sarah Baldwin
+5
In 2021 we held my mother’s 60th birthday party here. It was a surprise for her and we brought her entire family together. We rented the entire restaurant for the evening. Everyone who came told us that the food was very high quality, delicious and thoughtfully prepared. I agree wholeheartedly, and every time I’ve come in my own I haven’t been disappointed. Down to their desserts and cocktails too! Nothing is an afterthought. Working with Juste and Ricardo was great; they were very accommodating and gracious. These are people who care and work hard, and for this my family is so grateful! Truly a must visit if you come to Vienna and want a special culinary experience.
5
Mollie Connell
+5
We had the best meal and experience- so intimate, comfortable, and delicious!!!! They were accommodating to our dietary needs and just so warm and welcoming. Perfect portion sizes for a prefix menu. The beet soup, empanada, risotto and salmon cake were all stars on this particular menu! Will definitely be back!!
4
Ebrahim Bandookwala
+4
There's was decent food served for a weekday ! I did wish they'd have some variety itheir menu though. The dessert and the appetizer was the best. The salmon with lentil hash was my least favorite : dry overdone salmon .
5
Derek Reinhard
+5
THEY ARE OPEN AGAIN! Just reopened for seated dining. We had a great first visit. Set monthly menu, 4 courses of 2 choices (more choices for dessert). Each dish was beautifully presented and wonderfully delicious. Subtle spicing and herb flavors with each serving. Couldn't have been happier with the attentive service as well. Will certainly return.
4
Craig B
+4
A very good meal. I would put it slightly behind Clarity, but is slightly cheaper and is one of the better options in Vienna. The dishes were cooked well and had good flavors. Cocktails could have been a little more interesting, but were still solid.
5
Greg Pryzby
+5
excellent meal at a leisurely pace. The portions are small if you are used to American sizes. I want to stress that if you are very hungry or you are on a tight schedule, this place will not be a fit. however, you allow yourself to enjoy the food and take your time. your experience a wonderful meal
5
Steve E.
+5
Good was interesting, delicious, and different. Prices were reasonable, cocktails tasty, service welcoming and attentive. The dining room is on the smaller side with only a few tables making for an intimate experience. This can make it challenging to get a table. I had some trouble getting Resy to allow me to search for a day other than today, and ended up calling the restaurant. I was able to get in for brunch. I've been trying to get a table for dinner for a few days and so far no luck getting their online reservation through Resy to say anything other than there are no tables.
5
C
+5
So glad they are back in business after COVID-19!! We had Saturday brunch around 10:30 when they opened. They had a few tables opened to walk-ins but most tables already reserved. We were lucky. We recommend getting reservations. The omelet, fried tomatoes, hone made Pastry, pancakes and coffee all wonderful delicious and unique We highly recommend. Go early. Not a lot of parking space and few tables.
5
Catherina Hurlburt
+5
Great brunch location with a full vegan menu. And appreciate the service offering patrons to select from both vegan and nonvegan menus for prix fixe. Definitely recommend reservations as it's an intimate setting of about 10-12 tables. Presentation was beautiful -- great French press coffee. We enjoyed the summer salad, fried green tomatoes, buckwheat crepe and mushroom risotto. All so flavorful and beautifully presented.
5
Andrew Windheim
+5
Fantastic 3 course brunch yesterday. We had the fuyu persimmon salad, bbq pork empanada, panko chicken sandwich, truffle eggs, donut holes and chocolate mousse. Everything excellent! Service was great, felt just wonderful being there. Highly recommended, will be back again soon. Thank you Maple Ave!
5
Henry Brandmark
+5
Delicious tasting menu in the heart of Vienna. You look out through wall size windows of maple Ave and enjoy a 4 course seasonal tasting menu. Highly recommend this whole in the wall $55 dinner menu
5
Victor Wang
+5
Really awesome restaurant as long as you keep your expectations in check to be aligned with the price, this location delivers outstanding value for money. This is really only a 2$$ sign but delivers exceptional flavors at an amazing price. If you can take advantage of their 3 course set meal for dinner at $35. There are some absolute standout dishes that cannot be missed and are elevated/almost deserve a Michelin star. Pork confit, Arctic char, octopus and pork belly, fried apple pie with ice cream were absolute standout dishes. Some of the other dishes were good but didn’t quite deliver the same punch of elevated flavors but at the price, there’s nothing anyone can complain about. This location is an exceptional value that is easy enough to get to if you’re located around the D.C. metro area and there’s plenty of onsite parking. The decor is not the most up to date and quite dim during dinner. Also it’s not a large restaurant with just a couple of table so reservations are best if you want to guarantee a spot. Service was great with no complaints but there were only a couple tables seated while our party was dining.
4
Emily Diamond
+4
This was such a fun dinner—it was a bit small and warm but the service and food was incredible. I would totally recommend this to anyone in the area! My fiancé has food allergies and they were not only accommodating but made alternative dishes that were so delicious
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