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Maple Ave Restaurant

Asian Restaurant, French Restaurant, and Latin American Restaurant$$$$
Vienna
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8.7/10
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    The experts at Eater and Food Network recommend this place
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    Maureen S.
    "Get the seared scallops with the risotto and basil ice cream."(4 Tips)
    Alejo
    "scallops with basil ice cream is one of the best dishes"(2 Tips)
    Lauren M.
    "their chocolate fried dumplings for dessert."(2 Tips)
    Colleen N.
    "From Washingtonian: shrimp and grits, scrambled eggs with Chinese sausage and..."(2 Tips)
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  • Lauren M.
    Lauren MacOctober 11, 2015
    Favorite restaurant in the DMV. Inventive dishes done right. Get the fries, try everything you can, and don't miss their chocolate fried dumplings for dessert. Haven't had a dish I didn't like yet
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    D KOctober 1, 2016
    Delicious empanadas, the grilled peach salad has a great smoky flavor, tasty duck confit and atlantic char. Can't wait to try more!
  • Eater
    EaterApril 9, 2014
    Rising star chef Tim Ma puts out big flavors in a tiny space in Vienna. Many dishes have an Asian twist, but the restaurant can also put out an impressive brunch and killer wings. [Eater 38 Member] Read more
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    D.P. VenkateshOctober 26, 2013
    This place absolutely rocks! I haven't eaten a single item that's isn't delish. Their truffled scramble eggs are phenomenal. This is the okra with a Thai twist.
  • Rhonny
    RhonnyDecember 29, 2012
    Incredible food. Mussels are an awesome starter, particularly w/crostini for the broth, but the seared scallops on risotto w/basil ice cream is hands down one of the best dishes I've ever had.
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    Tony MartinezFebruary 20, 2014
    You must try this place. Make reservation for lunch or dinner. It's a small hole in the wall with a world ass chef.
  • Northern Virginia Magazine
    Hot wings fly to the Far East after a rubdown in fiery Korean chili paste, with craime fraiche supplanting blue cheese as the cooling agent du jour. - November 2011 issue
  • Food Network
    Food NetworkApril 18, 2013
    Desserts are by turns whimsical, sophisticated and homey: fun-fair funnel cakes, gingered crème brûlée and velvety bread pudding. Via CityEats.com Read more
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    Sherita Nichols-FortJanuary 18, 2014
    Amazing food ! Just make a reservation because they only have 28 seats.
  • LetTeddyWin ..
    LetTeddyWin .comMarch 15, 2014
    No reservation? Show up before 6:30 and they'll usually be able to seat you quickly. P.S. this place is awesome.
  • Colleen N.
    Colleen NJanuary 11, 2014
    From Washingtonian: shrimp and grits, scrambled eggs with Chinese sausage and kimchee, chocolate fried dumplings, mochi
  • Tania F.heart icon on user image
    Tania FerrelMarch 4, 2015
    Make a reservation before you go is hard to get in. It's worth the wait!
  • Northern Virginia Magazine
    "... most of the lineup changes with the temperature, making this a place where regulars feel like home and guests feel like they've never eaten better."
  • Maureen S.
    Maureen SalazarJune 14, 2013
    Really good food. Get the seared scallops with the risotto and basil ice cream.
  • Northern Virginia Magazine
    "Firey, little wings... bathe in creme fraiche and chili paste for a bar snack that belongs nowhere near unappreciative drunkards." - November 2012 Issue
  • Tim H.heart icon on user image
    Tim HNovember 6, 2014
    Great place for brunch, venison omelette was a new and great experience.
  • Leandro L.heart icon on user image
    Leandro LageraMay 28, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Will also have a special place in my heart. Can't go wrong here.
  • Heather F.
    Heather FlynnNovember 22, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Butternut Squash soup is my fall favorite. The Thai Okra is a must try as is the Bittersweet Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce... yum!
  • Feras H.heart icon on user image
    Feras HameedaddinAugust 13, 2014
    Everything we tried was great. Desserts not so much.
  • Alejo
    AlejoNovember 13, 2011
    The seared scallops with basil ice cream is one of the best dishes I have ever had...
  • Paul S.
    Paul SicariApril 30, 2013
    The chicken liver pâté is luxurious. The duck is perfection.
  • Alyssa M.heart icon on user image
    Alyssa MendozaSeptember 12, 2015
    The six course brunch is on point
  • Joshua P.
    Joshua PNovember 2, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Gotta try the panko chicken once in life!
  • Chabulina
    ChabulinaAugust 25, 2011
    Perfect date night restaurant. Local and sustainable food. Love it!
  • Jessica H.
    Jessica HuffOctober 23, 2014
    The seared scallops were AMAZING.
  • James B.
    James BarnesMarch 20, 2010
    The space is tiny, but the food is great. Try the prosciutto salad. Easily overlooked, but totally fantastic.
  • D.P. V.heart icon on user image
    D.P. VenkateshOctober 29, 2014
    Everything!!
  • Amanda S.
    Amanda SchaffnerMay 15, 2011
    The fried cauliflower is phenomenal, as is the mac and cheese. Yum!
  • Henry
    HenryJune 15, 2013
    I got the Moroccan chicken, tasted great.
  • Christie G.
    Christie GriffinSeptember 2, 2013
    Get the Blueberry Pancakes! Mmmm.
  • Island7007 L.
    Island7007 LyfeSeptember 4, 2013
    make your reservations online.
  • Kevin J.
    Kevin JenkinsJuly 19, 2014
    Creme Fraiche chicken wings. O. M. G.
  • Katie M.heart icon on user image
    Katie MarshAugust 30, 2014
    Shrimp and grits!
  • Brian K.
    Brian KirkbrideDecember 30, 2011
    Anytime I eat anywhere else, I can never remember why I'm not eating at Maple Ave
  • Katrina C.
    Katrina CAugust 22, 2010
    The funnel cake and vanilla bean ice cream dessert is amazing!
  • Jack M.
    Jack M.January 8, 2011
    This place is a diamond in the rough- pop in if you're passing through.
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