Ash—Bar

In my opinion this is the nicest, classiest bar in Baltimore. It’s so beautiful inside. Hard to take it all in. Beautiful marble. A beautiful piano. Great drinks and all at a really shockingly good price. The color scheme is so lush. And while it feels remarkably upper class I always felt comfortable no matter what I was wearing.

This is good bar in the ulysses Hotel. Every time I’ve come, it’s been near empty which is a bummer because the drinks are drunk and the food is good. Being that it is not very packed, that affects the atmosphere which means you have the bring the energy you want to have in this bar. The music is low, the lighting is very comfortable but I can’t say it’s a very “fun” bar. It’s a good bar in a very nice hotel. The bartender is great!

Darien and Jared are great bartenders. The first night I arrived at Hotel Ulysses, Jared made an otherwise boring night fun. Jared is an asset to the company. If I lived in Baltimore I would make it a point to go regularly if he was working.

Stopped in for brunch on our way to flower mart and absolutely loved it! The room is absolutely gorgeous with deep red walls made from stone, nice furniture choices and beautiful ceilings. Really great vibe that reminds me of Dirty French in Miami. The food and service were both excellent. This place is pretty new but already punching well above their weight class.

Delightful like no other dining room!! I stayed at the hotel because I was so drawn to the style after visiting the New Orleans location. Baltimore’s did not disappoint. The hotel is a little dark and moody, with color brought in through surprising details (teal tiles with blank sink & shower?!). But on to ash bar - incredible! It just drips with exclusivity from the entrance. The dining room is blocked off from view by an old school folding partition. Once you’re seating the excitement starts. The service is impeccable. The staff are too cool and gracious. We sat for brunch. Benedict, French toast, 24 hour pressed potatoes. Enjoy this place!! And dress for breakfast, the glamour of the room deserves it.

My SO and I were staying at the hotel, we go down to the cafe to grab something to eat. We walk up to the counter where 3 staff members are standing around joking and talking with each other. We ask them if we order there or at a table. They rudely brush us off and tell us to go sit down, and they'll get to us when they can, and they continue to just stand around and talk. So, we go to sit down, and literally every single table had a bunch of dirty dishes on it. We sit at the least dirty table. They continue to stand around and talk for another 10-15 minutes, not clearing off tables, getting us waters. Nothing. We eventually just leave, not being served once or see them clear off a single table. As we're walking out, we even hear another table tell the waitress that finally goes to them that they are still waiting for some item. What a lazy rude staff for such an expensive place. I hope they're not getting paid much, because they really don't deserve it.

Perfect spot, especially if you’re staying at the hotel. The 24 hour pressed potatoes were the highlight for sure. Also tried the homemade sausage and a side of asparagus and both were delicious. The potatoes and sauce that accompanied the sausage made for really well-balanced flavors. As a bonus, you’re given crayons to color on your paper table covering and I wish more places allowed adults this fun.

Had an amazing brunch experience! The food and ambience were great and service was friendly! Highly recommend stopping by if you want somewhere cozy to eat or have a drink!

We love Ash Bar for brunch after staying the night at Ulysses. Everything is excellent but we love the duck fat pressed potatoes and lox plate.

So I have traveled for business my entire adult life and dined in 100's of hotel based restaurants. The Ash bar brunch this week was fine but definitely not what a traveler in town for the weekend would consider was a winning complement to their stay. Ambiance: 5 stars! If I could give it 6 I would. The redevelopment of Ulysses property was wonderful. The Ash Bar ( and its companion Blooms) are decor snapshots from the 1930's. Food: Brunch was sort of a mess. Pastries were mostly out of stock. They has a brunch but the quiche was also out that day. The salmon and other basics were fine ... but nothing special. Prices were fair so that's good .. but honestly I would pay more for better quality. Service: Friendly and accurate but needs staff augmentation professional oversight. The waiter was really nice ( that can't be trained!) but he was dressed like he was going to the hardware store not serving in a boutique hotel dining room. I don't need them in bow ties but ripped jeans and untucked shirts seem blow standard. He just needed training. The food runner was really useful because there was only one server for the 10+; 3-4 seat tables. Hey.. its hard to staff and operate a restaurant profitably. But The Ulysses has a captive audience. My advice... stay in the hotel, drink in Blooms.. but find somewhere else to eat in Mount Vernon.. there are tons of places.

Ash Bar was the first stop for my best friend's birthday. We came in at 5:00 si we caught Happy Hour and ordered a bunch of appetizers and a couple of drinks. She loved her French 75 and I enjoyed the White Sangria. Our spread of appetizers included the Pickle Selection, Maryland Crab Dip, Daily Bread with a shoyu butter, and Ramp Butter Mussels. I wish I had a pound of the shoyu butter. The golden beets were the star of the pickle selection for me, but the pickled pepper was amazing too. I was disappointed in the size of the mussels. The flavor was delicious, but I would not order again because of how small they were. The crab dip had a good flavor and came out sizzling, but it was enough lump crab for me. My bestie loved her oysters. We also ordered a House Salad that was delightful. Our server was great! She had a lot of knowledge on all the menu items.

Stopped into Ash Bar for Sunday lunch on a whim with a group of friends. It was super convenient to be seated so last minute with a fairly large group of six. The inside is just as beautiful as ever and the service was fantastic. Our server was really friendly and despite the lengthy order, everything came out correct. That said, I felt like the flavor of the dishes fell short. I ordered the soft scrambled eggs on sourdough toast topped with creme fraiche, smoked salmon, and capers. Unfortunately, the eggs arrived cold and it was a small portion size. I also got a side of the pressed potatoes and bacon. The bacon was not like any bacon I've experienced before... and not in a good way. It had the consistency of cardboard and almost no flavor to it - perhaps it had been reheated several times that morning? I didn't finish it which says a lot since I will always finish a side of bacon. The pressed potatoes, however, were delightful. They really were the star of the show and I'm glad we decided to get so many for the table to share. I will say that my friend got the chicken caesar salad which, while pricey, seemed to be worth it as is came with a good quarter of juicy chicken. That actually seemed to be the best dish out of anyone's orders. Overall, I probably wouldn't return for a meal here but given the great service and the lovely interior, I wouldn't mind coming back for a cocktail or coffee.

Ash bar is such an aesthetically pleasing place! Loved the colors. Picture perfect decor, very uncomfortable seating if you're sitting at a 2 or 4 top table. Between the four of us we tried The Vesper (my favorite by far), French 75's, Sangrias, and Sidecars. Everyone loved their cocktails and opted for seconds, some of us thirds. We tried the bread basket of the day (sourdough) with whipped butter. It had a nice sweetness to it, almost like honey wheat. We enjoyed it. We tried the 24 hr potatoes fried in duck fat it was a total flop for us. We needed salt, they were greasy, pass for me. We tried the crab dip. It was only okay, rather watery. For entrees two of us tried Shrimp Diablo (not listed on the website but on the physical menu at the restaurant). Loved it! I had the Steak Frites, really tender and tasty, huge and thick. 3 people ate from that steak. I enjoyed it but wouldn't get it again. We loved the fries. My other friend ordered the Caesar salad and added a chicken cutlet. It came out fried hard and a price tag of $34 bucks. Tasty Caesar though. For dessert, two of us ordered the Ginger cake - tasty. Two of us ordered the Hazelnut Brownie. LOVED! I'd go back to that alone. Highly Recommend! Get cute and go!

Ash Bar is a really stunning bar. Now I've been to the cocktail bar Blooms on numerous occasions for drinks or a quick meet up with friends, but yet to try Ash Bar. Came this past Sunday for brunch with two friends. I will say the service and ambiance was fantastic. We had an early brunch, and our server Brandon( who was new) was so gracious and helpful. I was kind of skeptical because the menu was a lil sparse, but quickly changed when we ordered our food. Everything was delicious. We started with the bread and butter, I ordered a English muffin, my friend ordered the French baguette. Each comes with whipped butter and fresh preserves. My other friend ordered the ricotta fritters. Those were amazing and fresh out the fryer too. For breakfast I did the French toast with a side of bacon, my friend ordered the soft scrambled eggs on toast with a side of bacon and my other friend ordered the eggs Benedict. Everyone enjoyed their food. I wish I took photos, because the food looked amazing. I will definitely be returning for happy hour, dinner or brunch again.

I went here on a cold Monday night with some girlfriends. It's a great option because since it's inside a hotel they are open when other restaurants are usually closed (Mondays), but also because it's delicious!! It was fairly empty at 8pm on a Monday, and we were seated immediately without a reservation. Our server was friendly and was pretty on top of things. We ordered the steak, the mushroom risotto, and a number of appetizers for the group. The clear winner of all of the dishes was the mushroom risotto, *chef's kiss* it was sooo good! The whole place is pretty instagramable too with the pink lights everywhere. I also love that the table cloths are paper and they will give you crayons to draw with. Yes, I'm an adult, but sometimes it's nice to act like a kid. It's on the pricier end of things, but the food is pretty good and it feels like a nice spot for a date.

It's a sexy, cool spot for a drink. Stylish spot for a date. Great bartenders who combine mixology and conversation. Recommend.

The lighting really sets the mood. It's lit dimly with the perfect amount of dim lights. The furniture and wallpaper were very unique. The floor work in addition to the crown molding on the ceiling gave it a really elevated look. The staff was extremely friendly-I was greeted warmly not only from the hostesses but also from other staff that were walking around the lounge area. The chef even spoke with me as he passed by and gave me a recommendation. Due to the glamour of the location I felt extremely underdressed (as I went straight after work with casual attire), but the staff assured me that everybody is welcome and that there's no dress code - and sure enough other people rolled in dressed down but definitely will come back dressed up! Leroy and Jessica were my servers and they were an amazing team. They were very attentive and held conversations with me. They do have happy hour if you're interested in trying samples of food. For appetizers I had the 24hr pressed potatoes which tasted like a very elevated hash brown. The garnish on top was an exciting twist of flavor and texture. For entrée I had The pan roasted chicken which the chef recommended and it was exceptionally good! Very flavorful and a great portion. I also had some of my friends dish which was the crab and it might have been the best crab cake I've had in a while. It was truly LUMP crab and a huge portion with flavor to match. The coleslaw paired really well with it. For dessert I had the Mille Feuille which tasted like a fancy toaster strudel with mango and pineapple filling wrapped in a sugar cookie. The bar was exquisite and the drinks were large and STRONG. Highly recommended this location.

Another gem of a bar in Mt Vernon. Hotel Ulysses has two bars - ash and blooms. They are both fantastic and I would highly recommend them. Ash bar is slightly larger and they have food options. Blooms on the other hand is more intimate and just has small bites. If you're going with a larger group of people (say more than 4), Ash bar might be a better options. Service is fantastic and the ambience is on point. Lots of wonderful cocktail options, and priced reasonably. We went with a group of friends, some of them grabbed a table to eat dinner while the rest of the us lounged on their sofas and had drinks. Worked out well for us! We went on a Friday night without a reservation and were immediately seated. I don't know how busy it gets but if you're going with a large group might be worth getting a reservation. We will definitely be back for more!

Amazing meal, friendly service and a beautiful environment. The potatoes are not to be missed, and all cocktails were on point. Recommend 10/10

Good food and fantastic atmosphere. Service was quick and friendly. I can only a Saturday evening and it was busy. Soup was good and the bread, served with a mushroom butter was outstanding.

Despite a swanky interior, friendly service, and a great idea for a menu, Ash Bar's food falls flat and leaves a lot of room for improvements. I made reservations for a Saturday night for my fiancé and I, along with 2 friends. While we had a fun time, our server was friendly and helpful, the food was just not good. The space itself is beautiful and it's hard to believe you're in Baltimore anymore! Cocktails were pretty good, I loved the stemware. The hot toddy was great. The mezcal cocktail was good too! Unfortunately all the food wasn't very good. We started off with the potatoes - I expected so much! But they were not tastier than hash browns. The creme fraiche and roe were an attempt to jazz them up, but they added nothing. There were a big disappointment. For entrees, I got the bucatini, it was way too salty and overall just blah. My fiancé got the sausage, it was fine but ok and for $24, was disappointing. Our friends both got the flounder, and again, only ok. Neither of them loved it. I love a small menu, but the benefit should be that everything on it needs to be killer. The waiter also forgot our bread, not a big deal but didn't help as we already didn't love the food. I'm not sure if it's the chef or the menu, but the food at Ash Bar was bad. I think it's worth coming to just for cocktails but we do have tons of great cocktail bars in the city. I wouldn't recommend this and we probably won't be back without a huge overhaul.

I've been to Ash Bar for brunch twice now (the first time was early on after they opened and again last week), and I enjoyed the experience both times. First of all, the restaurant (on the left side of the lobby in the newly renovated Ulysses Hotel) is gorgeous, a stunner. Vibes for days. The service was also great both times. Then, the food! The first time I visited I had a Caesar and their demi baguette with whipped butter and preserves. The second time, I had their everything bagel and gravlax plate (which comes with cucumber, radish, sundried tomato, cornichons, whipped cream cheese, and herbs). Both options were great. The soft scrambled eggs on toast (they make it three ways - smoked salmon, spinach and goat cheese, or speck and Parmesan) have always bee a hit with my friends and family that ordered it. They also offer some great small plates to share, too - we've had the 24-hour pressed potatoes (fried in duck fat and dressed with sour cream and trout roe) both times (delicious), but they also have monkey bread and ricotta fritters! Brunch cocktails or coffee drinks, too - so they have it all. If you're looking for a vibey, cool brunch in Mount Vernon, check out Ash Bar. Hopefully I'll be back to check out their dinner service sometime soon!

Tucked away on the first floor of the Ulysses hotel, this place is dark, romantic, and classy. The walls are all made of a pink-hued stone paneling and the warm lights cast a golden glow throughout the room. You feel like you entered a different era as soon as you cross the threshold. We came to Ash Bar as stop #2 for Baltimore Restaurant Week. This place is new and while I think there are still a few growing pains to get through, overall the staff worked as a well-oiled machine. Every staff member was super friendly, happy to answer any question, and gave their honest answers. The bar was a little slow to get our drinks but they were taking care of the orders of an ever-filling restaurant, as well as handling a really large party of about 16, on top of serving patrons at the full bar. Thankfully, as soon as our drinks came out, so did our food! For the three-course menu, we chose mushroom arancini, lobster bisque as our starters, squash agnolotti and catch of the day (rockfish) for the mains, and ended with chocolate hazelnut cake and apple almond cake. Overall, everything was incredible! We didn't have a single complaint, we just kept eating every course. The mushroom arancini was very yummy and the lobster bisque delivered with huge chunks of rich lobster meat. The squash agnolotti was creamy, sweet, savory, and earthy. I loved the mushroom and spinach mixed in. The rockfish was incredibly fresh and the bed of couscous and veggies was so good. I really enjoyed our night here and I can't wait to come back to try more cocktails and dishes!

We went to a Sunday brunch on a rainy day. The place was pretty empty but the hostess was friendly. I love the decor of this place. Electic and cozy. I chose to split a green goddess salad (forgot to photograph) and had two cups of their cortado. Honestly it's the best cup of coffee outside of Europe. The coffee stands out more than their food outside of the crispy potato nuggets with crème fraiche and salmon roe. Would go back for a cozy brunch and a visit to a museum afterward. Mount Vernon really makes me feel like I've left Baltimore.

My girls and I came to Ash Bar for Galentines day brunch. I first want to comment on the decor, it's so beautiful,cozy, and vintage. It's warm and inviting. Honestly the perfect place to have conversations. I ordered the croque madame as my meal. It was delicious. Also the salad, I'm pretty sure it's just massaged in oil and salt but it's sooo god. Definitely recommend for a ladies brunch or a cute date night.

First the good: the food we had (duck rillettes, salmon rillettes, fromage blanc, and a salami/pate plate) ranged from excellent to outstanding, and the service was amazing. The drinks (a couple of classic cocktails) were fine. The space is fabulous, very dramatically designed and lit; it does a great job capturing the "bygone era" look they are apparently after. However, we went for dinner and that wasn't a good choice. Someone described the menu as sparse, and they weren't kidding; we actually initially weren't sure whether we had a starters only menu of some kind. They only listed maybe 2-3 things that might be considered a light entree (duck rillettes, salmon rillettes, and tuna), and they were out of the tuna. Not really a "dinner" type menu, especially as none of those came with sides. It was definitely more of a "drinks and small plates" situation. This may have been the menu when we went (apparently it changes frequently), as I see a lot of reviews talking about steak, chicken cutlet, and so on. So for two people, we basically ordered everything on the menu that might add up to a meal, and we made out all right. The food was good, the bread was amazing (literally everything we ordered was "something on bread"). I would explore again for a light meal, or after the menu changes. But dinner, it really was not.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. We spent a weekend in Baltimore and stayed one night at the Ulysses and had dinner at Ash Bar. The decor is even more amazing in person and the staff was kind and attentive. I tried both spritzes on the menu and my husband had the Negroni- there were no complaints. For starters, we shared an order of the oysters, shrimp and crab roll, and 24 hour pressed potatoes - all were heavenly. I can't stop thinking about the potatoes, they were on par with a similar dish I had in Dubai. For dinner, we split the Fennel salad and the bucatini - both were so so good. For desert we had the tiramisu, which my husband was surprised was not like a typical tiramisu and was so luxurious and creamy.

The staff was great. I had the Baltimore restaurant week special. Overall, everything was fine. It's not great, but fine. The lobster bisque I would come back for lunch. The rock fishbskin was crispy, but inside had some not flakey bites. The chocolate mousse I really liked, but because it wasn't very chocolaty so may disappoint others. The vibe is intimate enough. I ate ate the bar. On the way out, realized I was just in the lounge area. The other side had the restaurant. Poked my head in. It looks more trendy and even more intimate. Will come back.

I came to ash bar with my boyfriend for the last night of our weekend-early week getaway and it was an absolutely stunning experience. The resturant is located inside of an upscale historic hotel with easy and cheap parking in the surrounding areas. When you arrive you are met with warm purple LED lights and a stylisticly decorated dining area accompanied by a large and fully stocked bar. We ordered the 24 hour pressed potatoes in duck fat with trout roe, the crab cake bites, the daily bread and butter, the shrimp and scallop ravioli draped in a succulent crab topped cream sauce, and oysters on the half shell. Everything came out quickly and was absolutely delicious. We finished every course and enjoyed every bite. Honorable mentions of the night were definitly the potatos, which were crispy with a soft and fluffy interior and paired with the cream and trout roe delivered the perfect savory bite. For desert I got an espresso martini and my boyfriend got the vanilla gelato and both were finished almost immediately after hitting the table. Our server was extremely kind and explained the specials beautifully. He was attentive to filling our water glasses and was consistently checking in to make sure we were enjoying our experience. Overall this little hidden spot is definitly a baltimore gem and i recommend anyone in the area or visiting to check out Ash bar! You will not be disappointed!

Ash Bar has a dimly lit, intimate atmosphere with elegant vintage decor. It is located within the Ulysses Hotel in Mount Vernon. The food was delicious with appropriate portion sizes and a relatively large menu for a cocktail bar. The appetizers and entrees were cooked to perfection and seasoned well. The only aspect that could be improved upon is that the service was a bit slow, but the manager came by to check on us multiple times so we were able to give our drink orders to him. The appetizer was quick to arrive, however the entrees did not arrive until 25 minutes later. The cheesecake was light, refreshing, and was composed with a variety of flavors and textures. Would definitely recommend this restaurant, especially for a date night spot or special occasion.

No food here but our cocktails and servers were great, ambiance very unique . What a fun hotel!

Went for a drink last week during the Charles Street Festival. We sat at the bar. I love the decor of the place and had been there once before with everyone being very nice. Food was above average. The reason behind this review is the bartender. Usually at a place that fashions itself as a cocktail bar, I have found the bartenders to be warm and welcoming. Our bartender was condescending to someone in our party, lecturing her about taking the time out to see what other patrons are drinking before ordering something. Not sure if it was meant to be rude but definitely came across as rude.

Pasta is divine. Such a cute spot. Went back twice. Highly recommend getting reservations and going for a cute night with your friends or a cuteee date. Also love the bar across the hall!!!

While the service was painfully slow (especially the drinks), the drinks and food were decent. Nothing we ate or drank blew our minds away but everything was decent. The ambiance is cool but not as much as it was hyped. Overall, it was a nice night but there are other places in Baltimore I would recommend over this one (Topside, Dutch Courage, Church Bar, Clavel).

Ever since this hotel opened in Baltimore, we had been waiting to check it out! Our experience is detailed below. The ambiance was absolutely gorgeous, with really comfortable seating, a tablecloth that could be drawn on(with crayons provided), low lighting, and interesting decor. It's extremely cozy and overall just very beautiful. 5/5 The drink menu is fairly small, and every cocktail is pretty expensive. We ordered an old fashioned and the Mezcal Martinez. We were 1 of 2 tables there, with only one person sitting at the bar, and our drinks took about 18 minutes to come. The bartender was talking with the guy at the bar while very very leisurely making our cocktails, paying little to no mind to them. She also added ice to each mixing glass, stirred them, went back to talking to the man while our drinks are sitting their diluting for 5+ minutes, and then strained them one at a time, very slowly. The Mezcal martinez was actually pretty good, but the old fashioned was extremely watered down , was on chipped ice instead of a big rock, and just didn't taste right. We later overheard the bartender mention to someone that it was her first bar job, which is awesome for her(we're both bartenders so we understand everyone has to start somewhere) but at a place where cocktails are $15+, we expected a higher level of craft/care for basic drinks. 2/5 As for the food, none of the entrees were jumping out at us, so we got several small plates/sides. We ordered the marinated olives, the 24 hr pressed potatoes, the broccolini side, and the popovers. Overall, everything was pretty good, but nothing was spectacular, and the portions were EXTREMELY small. We love tapas, but these were just crazy. $16 for 5 hash browns the size of a quarter is wild. 3/5 The service, aside from the length of time to receive the drinks, was lovely. Our waitress, Jordan, was really friendly, informative, and helpful. The entire staff was warm and welcoming, and pretty attentive when it came to refilling waters/bussing our table. 4/5 Overall, this building/hotel is a really cool unique place, and if you're interested in just a small snack or a cocktail I would suggest checking it out, but for the price and the portions, as well as the bar program, there are much better places you could go in Baltimore. We had 2 drinks and 4 small plates total and spent $95 (including tip) and had to go straight to a taco place after because we were still starving. In the future we will probably stop in to the hotels other cocktail bar, Blooms , but we likely won't be back to the restaurant.

The bartenders really know what they're doing here, love the ambiance though the menu is small (makes sense since it's more of a bar)

Wish I could have reviewed the food, drink, decor and service as was looking forward to checking out place after long drive at night from NYC but sadly when got there for my 945 reservation the place had closed early at 9pm. I did not get a call, email, text or notification through Resy. I talked to hostess at bloom the cocktail bar in same hotel who took my info and told me manager would call me. Never got the call and when got drink at blooms next night I do not think hostess even remembered me. I wish this place luck but as saying goes you only have one chance to make a first impression and there's was a complete failure.

A newer restaurant located inside the Ulysses hotel. My girl friend and I came here on a Friday night for dinner, and were both very impressed. I recommend making a reservation beforehand as there is limited seating here. We didn't have a reservation and had to wait about 20-25 min for a table, which wasn't bad. The restaurant has a cozy, laidback vibe. We got the tuna tartare as an appetizer and it was seasoned perfectly and served with rosemary potato chips. For my meal I got the rockfish served with rice pilaf and steamed kale. It was delicious and very flavorful. I was too full for dessert, but my friend ordered the panna cotta which she really enjoyed.

Great food, drinks, and ambiance. Scott is a delight. Get the potatoes and dessert. Will come back!

My friends and I came in here for drinks and food a few weeks ago. It was so cute inside. Unfortunately, they seemed to be racist. We were the only black people in there besides one of the servers. They were bringing everyone their food and drinks before us (people who came in well after we did) and we waited over an hour for ours. I simply ordered wine and a small appetizer and they wouldn't bring it until we asked and then took another 20 minutes. While waiting we kept getting uncomfortable stares. Not a good experience at all. Plus the food was not great to have waited that long. Drinks were decent. Wouldn't come back.

Went to the Ash Bar for dinner Friday night. The decor & ambiance is amazing - warm with the red lacquer gives a unique look. The food and service are top notch and the accommodations, menu description and history from Lauren Sandler made our evening extremely enjoyable. Go and try the menu in the inviting and decadent atmosphere.

The Ash Bar is a sexy and intimate way to get in touch with friends or yourself. Their menu changes quite often and everything is absolutely delicious. The wait staff there is very considerate and you can tell they love their job. I try to visit this place at least twice a month.

Possibly the ugliest restaurant I've ever been to. It looks like a Double T diner for yuppies, they even put roe on your fried potatoes! A perfect place for you to wear your periwinkle suit with the white shoes you bought over covid. Mediocre to good food, nothing exceptional except for the prices.

Food & drinks here are always good, the New Year's Eve prix-fixe menu was delicious! Amuse-bouche was deviled quail eggs (!!), followed by oysters, steak tartare, or an Anjou pear-Stilton salad. Filet mignon for entrées, and an incredible layered-chocolate dessert with a rich fruit sorbet to finish. A champagne toast was included. All servers were top-notch, and the recommended red-wine pairing with the entrée was perfect.

Oh, I have been here alone, and with friends over a dozen times, and it never disappoints, both food and excellent service. It's 1920s Art Deco interior is entirely unique, and always a source of condiment for my guests. This is more than a neighborhood gem, it is a gem of the city.

Ash Bar is the restaurant/bar in the relatively new Hotel Ulysses in Mount Vernon. Ulysses is part of the Ash hotel group, which operates a small number of very cool, boutique hotels in several select (and very special) cities across the US. The Ash Bar appears to be all custom design work, with burl wood paneling across 90%+ of the walls and ceiling, with tables lining the perimeter and a variety of different seating options in the center, including a loveseat and two lounge chairs around a coffee table. The bartenders and servers are all very attentive, and the food and drinks are very good. They are still working out their operating hours, so while they get staffed up to meet the needs of the neighborhood and guests, be mindful that there could be some variance between the hours on the website and the hours they are able to operate. But, if you do hit it at the right time, you won't be sorry!

Marshawn, the floor manager, was very helpful with his recommendation. I will definitely visit again because of his excellent customer service.

I dined with a friend at Ash-Bar at the Ulysses Hotel yesterday evening. The expectation was high, since the hotel is of high quality, the renovation is gorgeous, and the restaurant itself is really striking. The evening started out well - with a very good martini and an excellent shared appetizer (24 hour potatoes w/roe). Unfortunately, that was it. We both ordered a half serving of the Cannelloni and a side of Broccolini. The pasta was very, very odd - rubbery, thick and bread-like. The broccolini was very tough with super long stems, and VERY hard to cut. But the worst thing was the hassle with the bill. We were given a bill for $68, and gave the waitress $30 in cash and told her to put the $38 on a provided credit card. She came back and said that the computer told her that we owed $35, not 30. I did the math with her again, and said it didn't make sense. She said she's print it out for us (??) and then, after a good 10 minutes, came back and said that it was all set, it was a computer entry error. I asked for the credit card and receipt to be signed, and she said that she would have to wait for the manager to process the receipt, but the manager was taking orders for a large party, and we would have to wait. Another 10 minutes, and she came back again and said that there was a mistake - the glass of wine that my friend ordered with the entree hadn't been put on the bill. We said, "Fine, please put the extra $12 on the credit card." She came back after another 5 minutes or so, with the completed receipt to be signed and the credit card, and then said that we also owed another $1 for tax. Since she obviously expected the dollar in cash, I gave it to her. I do want to say that the waitress was very polite during the whole exchange, but the whole process was extremely convoluted and disorganized. Summing it up, it took us over a half hour to settle the bill, and most of the food was sub-par. I doubt we will return.

Awesome ambience, really great drinks, friendly service, and utterly unexpectedly delicious food. Maybe Baltimore's best bar!

Best food I've had in four years in Baltimore. Also stayed at the hotel, which was lovely.