Maple & Ash
Scottsdale Waterfront, Scottsdale
Restaurant in Scottsdale, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Maple & Ash is the Scottsdale pick for a polished celebration or group dinner, especially when the wine program matters. The 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence is the clearest trust signal; choose it for a dressed-up night, not a casual meal where value and speed matter more.
About Maple & Ash
Maple & Ash is a smart-casual option in Scottsdale with evening hours throughout the week and an additional Sunday daytime service. It received a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2026.
Plan around the essentials: Maple & Ash is in Scottsdale, observes a smart-casual dress code, and serves dinner daily, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday.
Choose it when the basics fit the plan
The practical reason to consider Maple & Ash is direct: it has nightly dinner hours and a smart-casual standard. Avoid planning around a specific service format, menu style, price point, or seating setup unless those details are important enough to check directly.
Use it when the known details match the plan: Scottsdale location, smart-casual dress, and dinner service. For broader planning around the city, use Our full Scottsdale restaurants guide, then pair the night with Our full Scottsdale bars guide or a stay from Our full Scottsdale hotels guide.
What to know before making it the main event
Hours are listed as Mon-Thu 4–9 PM, Fri-Sat 4–10 PM, and Sun 10:30 AM–2 PM and 4–9 PM. That makes dinner available daily, with an additional Sunday daytime window. Friday and Saturday run later than the rest of the week.
Dress with the smart-casual code in mind. A polished but not formal look is the safest read.
Quick reference: Maple & Ash is a Scottsdale restaurant with smart-casual dress, daily dinner hours, Sunday daytime service, and a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2026.
Planning details
- Location
- 7135 E Camelback Rd #130, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
- Website
- mapleandash.com
- Phone
- (480) 400-8888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Maple & Ash presents a refined, power-dining atmosphere that balances polish and warmth. High ceilings and leather appointments give the room a formal backbone, while wood finishes and warm light keep the setting approachable rather than stiff. The dining room reads as classic American steakhouse—updated for a modern Scottsdale clientele—with a lively energy that builds on weekend nights. Service and presentation tilt upscale without rigid formality, so guests arrive expecting a dressed-up evening that still feels comfortable and spirited.
Best For
This is a destination for evening meals where wine and steak share equal billing. The restaurant excels for celebratory dinners, date nights, business meals, and group occasions that benefit from a confident wine program and a meat-focused menu. Signature offerings such as the Fire-Roasted Seafood Tower and the 28 Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye underline its steakhouse credentials, while the cellar—deep in Burgundy, Bordeaux and California selections—makes bottle-driven service a central part of the experience.
Ordering Tips
Treat the wine list as part of the meal: ask the sommelier to navigate the deep Burgundy and Bordeaux selections or to find a California bottling that matches your tastes. Given the focus on both steak and large-format seafood, consider sharing the Fire-Roasted Seafood Tower or ordering the dry-aged ribeye for a classic house preparation. Because the wine program is a co-equal draw, plan time for bottle selection early in the meal so pairings can be coordinated with courses.
Venue details
Ambiance
Moody lighting with plush seating creating a decadent, sexy, and sophisticated atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Fire-Roasted Seafood Tower
- 28 Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 7135 E Camelback Rd #130, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If you cannot make this work
Try Call Her Martina for a livelier Scottsdale dinner that should feel less formal, or Culinary Dropout for a group meal where ease and value matter more than a wine-led occasion setting.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Scottsdale
Maple & Ash is the stronger choice when the table wants a polished, wine-led occasion dinner and an easier reservation path. Call Her Martina is the better cross-shop for a livelier, more casual Scottsdale night, while Culinary Dropout makes more sense for groups that care more about relaxed energy and value than a dressed-up dining room.
If the group wants a more specific cuisine lane, Kyoto Scottsdale and Tapas Papa Frita are cleaner alternatives because the decision starts with the food format. The Ends is the more style-forward cross-shop for diners who want a scene-driven meal but do not need the same wine-program signal.
For a special occasion where the table wants a safer, more upscale center of gravity, Maple & Ash is the practical pick. For a looser night, Culinary Dropout or Call Her Martina will likely feel less formal and easier on the group dynamic.
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Compare Maple & Ash
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Maple & Ash | Scottsdale | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
| Call Her Martina | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Culinary Dropout | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Kyoto Scottsdale | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| The Ends | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Tapas Papa Frita | Scottsdale | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maple & Ash good for a special occasion?
It can be a fit if you want a smart-casual Scottsdale dinner. Expect daily dinner service and a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (2026). If the goal is a different kind of night, Culinary Dropout or The Ends may be worth comparing.
What should I wear to Maple & Ash?
Wear smart casual attire. That is the dress code for Maple & Ash in Scottsdale. For another comparison, Tapas Papa Frita and Culinary Dropout may suit a different plan.
What should a first-timer know about Maple & Ash?
Treat it as a Scottsdale dinner reservation with smart-casual dress expectations. Hours run Mon-Thu 4–9 PM, Fri-Sat 4–10 PM, and Sun 10:30 AM–2 PM plus 4–9 PM, so timing matters. If you want a different kind of Scottsdale dining option, Kyoto Scottsdale is a useful contrast.
What are alternatives to Maple & Ash in Scottsdale?
Call Her Martina, Kyoto Scottsdale, Culinary Dropout, Tapas Papa Frita, and The Ends are other options to consider depending on the night. Use Maple & Ash when its smart-casual dress code, dinner hours, and Wine Spectator recognition match the plan.
Is Maple & Ash good for solo dining?
For solo dining, consider whether its Scottsdale location, smart-casual dress code, and daily dinner service fit your plans. Solo diners who want another option might consider Culinary Dropout.
Is lunch or dinner better at Maple & Ash?
Dinner is the more consistently available service, with hours every evening. The daytime window is Sunday from 10:30 AM–2 PM. For another Scottsdale option to compare, Tapas Papa Frita may be worth considering.
