Walking into Maple & Ash at Miami Worldcenter feels like stepping into a party where excess isn't just welcomed, it's the whole point. This massive restaurant marks the third outpost of America's top-grossing steak house, and it fits right into Miami's "more is more" mentality.
The multi-room space hits you with sensory overload: velvet curtains, textured wallpaper, and an over-the-top upside palm centerpiece dripping with crystals. The dining area doubles as a wine library you can actually walk through, while tables topped with tall candelabras set the scene.
The menu delivers steak house hits with theatrical flourishes. The fire-roasted seafood tower is a must-order—a collection of hearth-roasted crab, oysters, lobster, prawns, scallops, and clams swimming in garlic bu699 NE 1st Avetter and chili oil. Just when you think you've finished, servers appear with pasta to soak up the remaining sauce, cleverly turning one dish into two. If you've got cash to burn, the Japanese Wagyu offers melt-in-your-mouth decadence, while the tomahawk serves as a more "reasonable" splurge.
The cocktails match the kitchen's boldness. Try the IDGAF Old Fashioned with actual gold flakes. Wine fans will appreciate the massive 2,500-bottle list. For dessert, the key lime pie hits the table that’s almost as wide as the table itself, because subtlety isn't on the menu here.
The vibe: A theatrical playground where luxury and irreverence meet.
The food: Wood-fired steak house classics cranked up to eleven, headlined by that unmissable seafood tower.
The drink: Showy cocktails and wines that encourage celebratory spending.
Time Out tip: Spring for the "I Don't Give a F*@k" tasting menu ($250 per person) when you're with a group. They'll print your name on the menu, and you'll get all their greatest hits without making a single decision.