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   ElizErick

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 18, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Our go-to place when we want to have a nice meal. We have never had a bad meal at Aster!

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   Pikeco

   Northern MI

   28 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on March 17, 2023

   overall5food5service3ambience5

   Unlike other visits, the server didn’t seem to understand our gluten free dairy free allergy. She got there, we’ll chock it up to her being new. She also forgot our soup and then our dinner came before we were done with our starters. We love this place so we will go back again. Fantastic for food allergies, delightful food, but an unfortunate bump in the road.

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3. KH

   KeithH

   Cleveland

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   First visit and it was fantastic. Casey was terrific, great personality and speedy! We started with Oysters, followed by scallops, and then had more oysters for dessert, as they were amazing. Aster has a really nice vibe. Ambient lighting could be improved in the dining room, to match the warm glow of the bar area. Will def be back and look forward to brunch when it begins.

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4. CM

   CharlesM

   Northern MI

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 9, 2023

   overall3food4service4ambience2

   Can't complain about the food. We started with a couple of mixed drinks and they were excellent. The curry leaf delighted my wife with it's fragrance. Starters were the squash soup and the pajun pancake. Yum. For the main course was the salmon on lentils and the bison stroganoff. Both very good. The problem I have with the restaurant is the seating, noise and overall ambiance. If I'm paying premium prices, I want to be able to hear my dinner partner and I don't want to sit in a chair where my knees are above the seat. I had to keep moving my feet as the legs of the tiny table were in the way. Something other than a brew-pub atmosphere would also help me to enjoy the food. Booths, seating more than small chairs and some elegance would make the dining experience that much better.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 4, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great meal and many options. I actually felt like I was not in Midland!

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 25, 2023

   overall4food4service3ambience5

   Very nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Food is good. Great night out for something different. Casual, great for date night

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   OpenTable Diner

   Indiana

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 24, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We got to attend the first tiki night. It was wonderful. Ambiance good, food creative and delicious, cocktails beautiful, fresh and tasty. Staff always on point. Just use caution if you go for the Passion Fruit sorbet it will make your face pucker it is so sour!

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   OpenTable Diner

   Dallas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 14, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great place, great food, great service. Highly recommend.

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   CarmenC

   Northern MI

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 8, 2023

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   One of our favorites! Always accommodating and the food is outstanding.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food and service!

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11. JT

    JackT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Great food, Casey is the best server ever, a bit loud next to our table. Acoustics in room could be better.

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    RyanS

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was amazing! Portion size was a little small; although I do eat alot. Prices were good, even considering portion size! Fantastic place would recommend.

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    JannetteHB

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent! We got there at 6:15 pm and the table was ready for our reservation at 6:30 pm. I got risotto which was very good . The food came out pretty quickly, so we didn’t have to wait a long time. The service was excellent as well. This is a farm to table restaurant and the menu changes with the seasons . I’ll totally go back in Summer to see what’s new on the menu. Highly recommended.

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    CJMTL

    Northern MI

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2

    Burger and Bulgogi were delicious. Korean pancake, Chicken and Waffle fries were OK. Tried to order a Mojito for a cocktail but was told it took to much mint? Other than that, service was awesome, table we reserved was ready when we arrived, and the server was friendly and prompt throughout the evening. Noise level was loud enough we had a hard time hearing each other.

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    OurIndyDates

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love everything about Aster and the Chef! Another great dinner, drinks and desserts!

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    JVaughn

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love Aster!! It never disappoints. Took some friends for the Ramen night. She got the last bowl!! Cocktails were fantastic and the burger melts in your mouth. Everything at the table was a huge hit

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    Jenn

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious, amazing food, great atmosphere. Highly recommend!

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very nice ambience and GREAT service. The menu changes and love that they have multi cultural dishes available. Tables are still distanced which is nice to not sit on top of the people next to you!

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    MelSue

    Northern MI

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food never disappoints and there is always something new and thoughtfully prepared to try out. The service was friendly and enjoyable as well. Overall a top notch dining experience. We are so lucky to have this gem in Midland.

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    Luke

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Aster is amazing every time. Highly recommend it. Wednesday special is ramen and it's AMAZING.

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    PamE

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Very nice evening of holiday drinks and dinner with friends.

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    MBMid

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely delicious - Ramen Wednesday! Cocktails are so creative

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible Ramen. Really great cocktail. Perfect wine pairing suggestion. Dessert simple, creative, just right. Service was premium. Table settings and pottery are beautiful.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible ramen; melt-in-your-mouth pork belly, and silky broth and noodles. Fantastic cocktails and service. No qualms.

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    Pikeco

    Northern MI

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We are both gluten and dairy free, the chef had several suggestions and options. Food was outstanding! Service was excellent and ambiance reminded me of a very cozy European restaurant. We have already booked our next visit!

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    MBMid

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding food, and craft cocktails. This place has been such an incredible addition to Midland

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    CarmenC

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Never fails to impress! Aster is such a gem and local treasure!!!

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    MarcB

    Houston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    First time at Aster and this is a gem in Midland, MI. The food was great, simple but at the same time sophisticated an packed with a ton of great flavors. Service was perfect, overall exceptional value.

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    jynx

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall3food1service4ambience5

    Asters environment, staff, and food are always great. I had a personal issue with my food last night (nothing bad, ended up being fixed later on) but yea. they can get pretty busy, but they’re a small business so patience is key.

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    Lovestastyfood

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3

    We were excited to try the Aster for my wife's birthday. The Open Table reservation asked about a special occasion and despite identifying a birthday, nothing was mentioned at the restaurant. The setting was quaint though rather noisy. The seating included a comfortable chair on one side of our table and an uncomfortable bench on the other side. Our waiter, Gavin, was friendly, helpful, and patient as he fielded our questions. We started with cocktails that were potent and flavorful. My wife's appetizer of kale salad included large pieces of tough kale. My butternut squash soup was quite good though a rather small portion. My wife's entree was the Ramen, served only on Wednesday. She was expecting chicken in the dish but was rather nauseated by the pork belly that was in it instead. My steak and potatoes portion was quite small. The potatoes were whole chunks of potato that were crisp-fried; rather tasty but heavy on my stomach. The leek au gratin was one mushy nondescript item in the middle of the plate. The Wagyu beef was rather tough and difficult to cut with the dull steak knife. Our dessert was a chocolate creme brulee type pudding with caramel on top. The portion was rather small though the taste was excellent.

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31. JD

    JessicaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was sooooo delicious. The atmosphere was very hip and upbeat. Our service was exceptional. We will definitely go back again.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Booked a dinner here Saturday night when my Seattle-based children were in town. They are used to amazingly fresh seafood living in the Pacific Northwest. We ordered the oysters, curry mussels and sweet potato soup as starters. I did not eat any oysters but my kids rated them 5/5 “for Michigan”. The mussels in curry broth with focaccia were AMAZING. You’ll need to order 2 extra orders of the best tasting, fresh focaccia to soak up all the delicious broth! The wait staff brought adorable sturdy hand made pottery bowls and wooden spoons with herbs/spices lining the bottom of the bowl. The soup was then poured on top and was very good. For dinner we ordered the hamburger and the salmon. Both were delicious. Specialty cocktails were also top-notch. Perfect dinner in every way. Can’t wait to come back.

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    RebeccaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We always have a unique culinary experience at Aster.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great menu with lots of variety. We really enjoyed the Pajun. Portions are great without being overwhelming.

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    JodyJean

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service. We had the Pink Moon oysters to start and they were great. I had scallops and my husband had the porkchop. Both meals were outstanding. For dessert we shared a chocolate mouse with salted caramel. This place is going to become at least a monthly stop for us.

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    Jonathan

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience3

    Drinks were great. Appetizers were great. Unfortunately most of the main meal dishes were cool/cold and we were mostly done eating by the time they checked up on us.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved Aster. Just the right size restaurant for ambiance and vibe. Unique small plates were delicious. We had the smoked fish hush puppies and the flat bread served in cast iron skillet (can’t remember the name). Their cocktails were creative. Also enjoyed the bison stroganoff. The hamburger might have been lacking some seasoning…. We enjoyed this restaurant very much and will be back

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38. AC

    AnggC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience2

    The food was too salty for us. Perhaps for some it’s just right. The sizes small portion size are rather small. And my salmon was very small. Appetizers were delicious. The noise level from people talking from the other side of the restaurant (there were only eight people in the restaurant) could be heard quite loudly. They could benefit from some soundproofing. they have an excellent bartender and the drinks were delicious.

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    JakeS

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely wonderful food and drinks as always. The bison stroganoff is an ultimate comfort food dish and the Coq au Vin was some of the best chicken we've ever had.

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    Esperinos

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    We enjoyed the freshness and delicate flavors of our meals which obviously reflected its farm to table philosophy. Menu is is limited but I expect this is due to what’s available in season and it likely changes. Will definitely come back to find out.

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