We had an outstanding experience at Ahso! The service was impeccable, and the seared scallops, grilled halibut, and pan seared duck breast were all exquisite. The cocktails were amazing as well. Would definitely be going back!
Amaria S.
My sister and I came for happy hour and stayed due to the wonderful service of our bartender named Phil.
Sallie W.
We were very excited to try out Ahso after hearing such great things about their unique menu, but we left with confusion and disappointment. Not sure what the hype is all about, the food was not great and the ambiance of the restaurant isn't great either. For appetizers we got the Gochujang Pork ribs and Brussel Sprouts caesar salad. Both items were overly salty. The gochujang ribs were basked in a salty black sauce. There was no gochujang flavor. The kimchi pieces it came with had a slight acidity to it so it helped, and honestly tasted better than the ribs. The effort to create asian fusion here failed. The brussels sprouts caesar salad dressing was very salty, didn't really taste anything else. For main entrees we got the New York Strip and Seared Halibut. The New York Strip was ordered to be cooked at medium rare. It was very tough. Not prime quality for MORE than the price of an amazing juicy NY Strip steak from a high end steak restaurant (i.e. capital grille). There were other items on the dish like king oyster mushroom and creamed spinach that, again tasted better than the steak. The king oyster had a weird rubbery taste to it, maybe because it was grilled. But they made one of the best tasting mushrooms, dry, tough and just not taste good. The Seared halibut was okay. It's fish. Nothing special. It was bathed in a tomato-type gravy, which gave it the flavor. The risotto tasted great. For dessert, we got the brioche bread pudding. It was very sweet with something bitter, very odd taste. It was very moist though. I will give the presentation of the food an A+. Overall, it seems they are trying too hard to make the presentation of food look amazing and trying to incorporate a lot of elements into the dishes that just take away from the star of the dish. And the reoccuring theme is the side items on the dish tasted better than what I actually ordered. The ambiance of the restaurant is no where near high-end for the prices that were charged. Additionally, there was no bread service.
Phil B.
We were walking by and saw this restaurant and decided to try it out. It didn't start well . The sauce on our goat cheese app had so much salt it wasn't edible, comparable to a salt lick. Our asparagus dish was made up of asparagus stocks only with a sprig of micro arugula. The beef bouruignon was good but by no means outstanding. Even the table water was off, perhaps the filter needs a change. After our app was removed so was the cutlery and the main course was served but we had to wait 5 minutes to get utensils to while our food was getting cold. Overall we weren't impressed.
Suzie W.
Amazing food. The drinks are amazing. Staff goes above and beyond and even wrote out a recipe for my husband when he raved about the eggnog. The restaurant is cozy and comfortable.
John S.
Amazing place. Ahso is truly a local treasure. Excellent food, drinks and atmosphere every time.
Will Z.
The food was very good, but our overall experience suffered from what can only be described as bad timing. My wife, mom & I had reservations for Easter brunch, but apparently, we got one of the few remaining slots late in the last shift, and it was pretty clear that everyone wanted to go home. While that's certainly understandable on a major holiday, keeping us waiting for a half hour before even asking if we'd like to place a drink order seems counterintuitive. It should be noted that Ahso wasn't that crowded when we arrived (maybe a quarter to a third full), and by the time we left, there were only two other tables. We actually had to flag down a member of the wait staff to get our order in (by this time, we were pretty famished), and it took another 10 minutes or so for the (prix fix standard) first course of warm croissants, biscuits, and small fruit squares -- all delicious -- to arrive. Our original server left before we were done, so one of her colleagues helpfully stepped in. They were both quite nice, and I think may have realized that they had dropped the ball (maybe table assignments weren't clear?), such that the second server did go to some lengths to ensure that we had everything we needed. Everyone in our party really enjoyed the meal, and the kitchen did a fine job in terms of quality ingredients, preparation, and presentation. One other concern came with the check, which included an automatic 20% tip (for a party of 3), then appeared to have added tax to THAT amount ( ! ), then provided another line for a tip. I'm sure there's many a diner who's missed the fact that they've already tipped, and not been given a choice in the matter. While we normally would have added an additional amount for particularly good service and/or the staff working on a holiday, the buzzkill of the long wait after being seated and the "auto tip plus how about a tip?" billing put a damper on what would otherwise have been a very fine meal. We'll give 'em another shot, just not on a holiday!
T Thornton
We did the chef's table experience last night, which was absolutely fantastic. Great food with nicely paired wine and cocktails with each course, we particularly enjoy the background provided for each dish and drink, with personal service from the chef and bar tender. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christian Barmoy
Man this guy Jason knows his stuff. What an experience sitting at the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Craig T.
Food was great as was the service. Friendly service staff and great mixed drinks! Love the layout of the bar.
Really enjoyed dinner, service and atmosphere at AhSo. We had Brussel sprouts, scallops, wagyu, and short ribs. The only concern, albeit slight, would be the flavor profile of the Brussel sprouts (something about it was a bit too tangy like it was cooked in too much balsamic), and the choice of meat for the ribs (a bit too fatty) that may not have warranted the price due to nearly 1/4 of it was cut off and not eaten.Otherwise, really recommend this restaurant and would go again to try the remaining menu items!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
annanzie a
I have visited this location two times: a Saturday evening and Saturday morning. The ambiance was quite different during both visits. Saturday evening, it was packed and they have great lighting to set the mood. Saturday morning, it wasn't busy at all, maybe 4 parties were there in the 4 hours we dined. Their menu constantly changes, I believe it is a weekly basis. Service is exceptional at the restaurant. My second visit was with Hailey, who was very attentive and friendly.For the Saturday evening visit, I ordered the the Lamb shoulder Roulade with the Barrel Aged O.G., both were just AMAZING. We ordered a Charcuterie and cheese board to share as well. For the Saturday menu, they offered two options: a Prix Fixe menu and the regular menu. We chose the Prix Fixe option, which included the following for $36/person: a tray of assorted baked goods, yogurt & fruit, home fries and one entree (we chose the Hanger Steak & Eggs). This was just phenomenal food for this price! The chef prepared my steak exactly as requested, well done. The only one thing I didn't care for was the amount of salt on everything, I would order my food to either be unsalted or lightly salted next time.The restaurant is located across from the library, at the corner of the shopping mall. There are some parking spots in the front...for those who know how to parallel park! Otherwise, there is a parking garage around the corner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Annzie A.
I have visited this location two times: a Saturday evening and Saturday morning. The ambiance was quite different during both visits. Saturday evening, it was packed and they have great lighting to set the mood. Saturday morning, it wasn't busy at all, maybe 4 parties were there in the 4 hours we dined. Their menu constantly changes, I believe it is a weekly basis. Service is exceptional at the restaurant. My second visit was with Hailey, who was very attentive and friendly. For the Saturday evening visit, I ordered the the Lamb shoulder Roulade with the Barrel Aged O.G., both were just AMAZING. We ordered a Charcuterie and cheese board to share as well. For the Saturday menu, they offered two options: a Prix Fixe menu and the regular menu. We chose the Prix Fixe option, which included the following for $36/person: a tray of assorted baked goods, yogurt & fruit, home fries and one entree (we chose the Hanger Steak & Eggs). This was just phenomenal food for this price! The chef prepared my steak exactly as requested, well done. The only one thing I didn't care for was the amount of salt on everything, I would order my food to either be unsalted or lightly salted next time. The restaurant is located across from the library, at the corner of the shopping mall. There are some parking spots in the front...for those who know how to parallel park! Otherwise, there is a parking garage around the corner.
JC R.
Having just dined at very best restaurants in Charleston/Savannah's Husk, the Grey, CQ, Bouchon or Curate in Asheville, among many greats, this place near my house (exactly a mile away from my house) and in which I walked my Border Collie almost daily, surprised me in many happy ways! I made reservation and met my hubby here for lunch on 2/23/2024, and kept my mind open for anything. And this place did not disappoint - it met each and every expectations I had of a place. First off, that it was close to my place, second, that food was up to par with other top rated restaurants, and finally, that the place itself was stylishly modern with open airy space and well-adorned walls of wines on display. I also like that there is a section that was more intimate and private for large group yet perfectly situated that it's still so central to the place and provide great ambience! I am thinking of gathering my closest friends for a feast and drinks here soon! And more importantly that it has virtuous bar visible from very angle of the main dining area, for when you just happen to pop in here unexpectedly! I was greeted adequately and welcomed I supposed as I checked in the lady at reception as if expecting me "under J" ushered me in. She gave me the best table by the window and shortly there after, Janith, the server came with two bottles of tap water. Janith, by all accounts looked very young or perhaps he's just lucky to have favorable genes, was polite and has a quiet demeanor but attentive manner, and he attended to our needs pleasantly! I ordered the burger- medium, which had bacon jam and aged cheddar over arugula & dijon aioli complimented the meat so perfectly! It was harmonious as each bite was so tasty, I could not stopped saying it "was sooo good!" The burger plate came with a small side of salad sweet lettuce, pickled onion and very light but flavorful dressing - what was it? I could not get enough of it and suddenly forgot I had a very good burger still in front of me- had to take a breather from and returned to after I finished that very refreshing and flavorful salad. This plate also came with rustic potatoes, fried but not greasy. In all, this burger dish is kicking some previous favorites to the curve for its place as number 1 burger on my list, err, I will let it sink in a bit... Looking at the menu, I recommended to my darling husband to order either the Bronzino or Baby Green Salad with either chicken or shrimp for these are the ones that have the least carb and more friendly to his current (attempt at diet with no carbs or low carbs). He decided on the latter after I pushed him just enough to to it. And yet, this Bronzino was cooked perfectly over cauliflower couscous, with small pieces of Brussels sprouts, toasted almonds, orange, cranberry with brown butter emulsion - I mean, how can you go wrong with brown butter! He delved into that Bronzino gloriously and was very satisfied with his choice! The entire dish was inventive and "Instagram picture worthy", as he claimed he "do[es] not do social media" lol. Both the burger and bronzino were flavorful, and their accompanying ingredients worked really well with the protein. It was inventive and imaginative not only that it was full of flavor but also that it's presentation was top notch! Reminded me of a few Michelin restaurants I dined in - this place was up there with them! I can't wait to try another item on the menu, so glad I don't have to drive very far...Big kudos to the chef and his team, really well done!
Marcus M.
Great restaurant with great food for any occasion. Reserve the private room for parties if you can.
We had an outstanding experience at Ahso! The service was impeccable, and the seared scallops, grilled halibut, and pan seared duck breast were all exquisite. The cocktails were amazing as well. Would definitely be going back!
My sister and I came for happy hour and stayed due to the wonderful service of our bartender named Phil.
We were very excited to try out Ahso after hearing such great things about their unique menu, but we left with confusion and disappointment. Not sure what the hype is all about, the food was not great and the ambiance of the restaurant isn't great either. For appetizers we got the Gochujang Pork ribs and Brussel Sprouts caesar salad. Both items were overly salty. The gochujang ribs were basked in a salty black sauce. There was no gochujang flavor. The kimchi pieces it came with had a slight acidity to it so it helped, and honestly tasted better than the ribs. The effort to create asian fusion here failed. The brussels sprouts caesar salad dressing was very salty, didn't really taste anything else. For main entrees we got the New York Strip and Seared Halibut. The New York Strip was ordered to be cooked at medium rare. It was very tough. Not prime quality for MORE than the price of an amazing juicy NY Strip steak from a high end steak restaurant (i.e. capital grille). There were other items on the dish like king oyster mushroom and creamed spinach that, again tasted better than the steak. The king oyster had a weird rubbery taste to it, maybe because it was grilled. But they made one of the best tasting mushrooms, dry, tough and just not taste good. The Seared halibut was okay. It's fish. Nothing special. It was bathed in a tomato-type gravy, which gave it the flavor. The risotto tasted great. For dessert, we got the brioche bread pudding. It was very sweet with something bitter, very odd taste. It was very moist though. I will give the presentation of the food an A+. Overall, it seems they are trying too hard to make the presentation of food look amazing and trying to incorporate a lot of elements into the dishes that just take away from the star of the dish. And the reoccuring theme is the side items on the dish tasted better than what I actually ordered. The ambiance of the restaurant is no where near high-end for the prices that were charged. Additionally, there was no bread service.
We were walking by and saw this restaurant and decided to try it out. It didn't start well . The sauce on our goat cheese app had so much salt it wasn't edible, comparable to a salt lick. Our asparagus dish was made up of asparagus stocks only with a sprig of micro arugula. The beef bouruignon was good but by no means outstanding. Even the table water was off, perhaps the filter needs a change. After our app was removed so was the cutlery and the main course was served but we had to wait 5 minutes to get utensils to while our food was getting cold. Overall we weren't impressed.
Amazing food. The drinks are amazing. Staff goes above and beyond and even wrote out a recipe for my husband when he raved about the eggnog. The restaurant is cozy and comfortable.
Amazing place. Ahso is truly a local treasure. Excellent food, drinks and atmosphere every time.
The food was very good, but our overall experience suffered from what can only be described as bad timing. My wife, mom & I had reservations for Easter brunch, but apparently, we got one of the few remaining slots late in the last shift, and it was pretty clear that everyone wanted to go home. While that's certainly understandable on a major holiday, keeping us waiting for a half hour before even asking if we'd like to place a drink order seems counterintuitive. It should be noted that Ahso wasn't that crowded when we arrived (maybe a quarter to a third full), and by the time we left, there were only two other tables. We actually had to flag down a member of the wait staff to get our order in (by this time, we were pretty famished), and it took another 10 minutes or so for the (prix fix standard) first course of warm croissants, biscuits, and small fruit squares -- all delicious -- to arrive. Our original server left before we were done, so one of her colleagues helpfully stepped in. They were both quite nice, and I think may have realized that they had dropped the ball (maybe table assignments weren't clear?), such that the second server did go to some lengths to ensure that we had everything we needed. Everyone in our party really enjoyed the meal, and the kitchen did a fine job in terms of quality ingredients, preparation, and presentation. One other concern came with the check, which included an automatic 20% tip (for a party of 3), then appeared to have added tax to THAT amount ( ! ), then provided another line for a tip. I'm sure there's many a diner who's missed the fact that they've already tipped, and not been given a choice in the matter. While we normally would have added an additional amount for particularly good service and/or the staff working on a holiday, the buzzkill of the long wait after being seated and the "auto tip plus how about a tip?" billing put a damper on what would otherwise have been a very fine meal. We'll give 'em another shot, just not on a holiday!
We did the chef's table experience last night, which was absolutely fantastic. Great food with nicely paired wine and cocktails with each course, we particularly enjoy the background provided for each dish and drink, with personal service from the chef and bar tender. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Man this guy Jason knows his stuff. What an experience sitting at the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was great as was the service. Friendly service staff and great mixed drinks! Love the layout of the bar.
Restaurantji Recommends
Really enjoyed dinner, service and atmosphere at AhSo. We had Brussel sprouts, scallops, wagyu, and short ribs. The only concern, albeit slight, would be the flavor profile of the Brussel sprouts (something about it was a bit too tangy like it was cooked in too much balsamic), and the choice of meat for the ribs (a bit too fatty) that may not have warranted the price due to nearly 1/4 of it was cut off and not eaten.Otherwise, really recommend this restaurant and would go again to try the remaining menu items!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I have visited this location two times: a Saturday evening and Saturday morning. The ambiance was quite different during both visits. Saturday evening, it was packed and they have great lighting to set the mood. Saturday morning, it wasn't busy at all, maybe 4 parties were there in the 4 hours we dined. Their menu constantly changes, I believe it is a weekly basis. Service is exceptional at the restaurant. My second visit was with Hailey, who was very attentive and friendly.For the Saturday evening visit, I ordered the the Lamb shoulder Roulade with the Barrel Aged O.G., both were just AMAZING. We ordered a Charcuterie and cheese board to share as well. For the Saturday menu, they offered two options: a Prix Fixe menu and the regular menu. We chose the Prix Fixe option, which included the following for $36/person: a tray of assorted baked goods, yogurt & fruit, home fries and one entree (we chose the Hanger Steak & Eggs). This was just phenomenal food for this price! The chef prepared my steak exactly as requested, well done. The only one thing I didn't care for was the amount of salt on everything, I would order my food to either be unsalted or lightly salted next time.The restaurant is located across from the library, at the corner of the shopping mall. There are some parking spots in the front...for those who know how to parallel park! Otherwise, there is a parking garage around the corner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have visited this location two times: a Saturday evening and Saturday morning. The ambiance was quite different during both visits. Saturday evening, it was packed and they have great lighting to set the mood. Saturday morning, it wasn't busy at all, maybe 4 parties were there in the 4 hours we dined. Their menu constantly changes, I believe it is a weekly basis. Service is exceptional at the restaurant. My second visit was with Hailey, who was very attentive and friendly. For the Saturday evening visit, I ordered the the Lamb shoulder Roulade with the Barrel Aged O.G., both were just AMAZING. We ordered a Charcuterie and cheese board to share as well. For the Saturday menu, they offered two options: a Prix Fixe menu and the regular menu. We chose the Prix Fixe option, which included the following for $36/person: a tray of assorted baked goods, yogurt & fruit, home fries and one entree (we chose the Hanger Steak & Eggs). This was just phenomenal food for this price! The chef prepared my steak exactly as requested, well done. The only one thing I didn't care for was the amount of salt on everything, I would order my food to either be unsalted or lightly salted next time. The restaurant is located across from the library, at the corner of the shopping mall. There are some parking spots in the front...for those who know how to parallel park! Otherwise, there is a parking garage around the corner.
Having just dined at very best restaurants in Charleston/Savannah's Husk, the Grey, CQ, Bouchon or Curate in Asheville, among many greats, this place near my house (exactly a mile away from my house) and in which I walked my Border Collie almost daily, surprised me in many happy ways! I made reservation and met my hubby here for lunch on 2/23/2024, and kept my mind open for anything. And this place did not disappoint - it met each and every expectations I had of a place. First off, that it was close to my place, second, that food was up to par with other top rated restaurants, and finally, that the place itself was stylishly modern with open airy space and well-adorned walls of wines on display. I also like that there is a section that was more intimate and private for large group yet perfectly situated that it's still so central to the place and provide great ambience! I am thinking of gathering my closest friends for a feast and drinks here soon! And more importantly that it has virtuous bar visible from very angle of the main dining area, for when you just happen to pop in here unexpectedly! I was greeted adequately and welcomed I supposed as I checked in the lady at reception as if expecting me "under J" ushered me in. She gave me the best table by the window and shortly there after, Janith, the server came with two bottles of tap water. Janith, by all accounts looked very young or perhaps he's just lucky to have favorable genes, was polite and has a quiet demeanor but attentive manner, and he attended to our needs pleasantly! I ordered the burger- medium, which had bacon jam and aged cheddar over arugula & dijon aioli complimented the meat so perfectly! It was harmonious as each bite was so tasty, I could not stopped saying it "was sooo good!" The burger plate came with a small side of salad sweet lettuce, pickled onion and very light but flavorful dressing - what was it? I could not get enough of it and suddenly forgot I had a very good burger still in front of me- had to take a breather from and returned to after I finished that very refreshing and flavorful salad. This plate also came with rustic potatoes, fried but not greasy. In all, this burger dish is kicking some previous favorites to the curve for its place as number 1 burger on my list, err, I will let it sink in a bit... Looking at the menu, I recommended to my darling husband to order either the Bronzino or Baby Green Salad with either chicken or shrimp for these are the ones that have the least carb and more friendly to his current (attempt at diet with no carbs or low carbs). He decided on the latter after I pushed him just enough to to it. And yet, this Bronzino was cooked perfectly over cauliflower couscous, with small pieces of Brussels sprouts, toasted almonds, orange, cranberry with brown butter emulsion - I mean, how can you go wrong with brown butter! He delved into that Bronzino gloriously and was very satisfied with his choice! The entire dish was inventive and "Instagram picture worthy", as he claimed he "do[es] not do social media" lol. Both the burger and bronzino were flavorful, and their accompanying ingredients worked really well with the protein. It was inventive and imaginative not only that it was full of flavor but also that it's presentation was top notch! Reminded me of a few Michelin restaurants I dined in - this place was up there with them! I can't wait to try another item on the menu, so glad I don't have to drive very far...Big kudos to the chef and his team, really well done!
Great restaurant with great food for any occasion. Reserve the private room for parties if you can.