Aster

Name: Aster
Address: 134 Ashman St, Midland, MI, United States, 48640-5138
Telephone: (989) 750-7101
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

230 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Farm to table restaurant based off community, sustainability, and hyper-seasonality.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(989) 750-7101
Website
https://www.astermichigan.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Evan Sumrell

Location
134 Ashman St, Midland, MI 48640-5138
Neighborhood
Midland
Cross street
Ashman/ Larkin
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 230 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Innovative
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Healthy
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Neighborhood gem
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
American
Northern Michigan
Innovative
Northern Michigan
Healthy
Northern Michigan
Neighborhood gem
Northern Michigan
American

230 Reviews

TC
TerriC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent ! Great atmosphere. Service was prompt and friendly. Will definitely go back
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StevenS
Detroit
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We’ll thought out menu and everything was delicious and beautiful. The staff was nice and very attentive.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always great food, and the service was top notch.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great staff, lovely ambiance! Would totally recommend !
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ConstanceJ
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fresh, creative cuisine, with a menu that changes seasonally. Always interesting and unusual combinations of ingredients. Delicious tomato toast, and Korean bulgogi beef, and salmon. Highly recommended.
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WilliamB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
Service was good. Food portions were small and quality was just ok. Excepted more for what we paid.
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OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful food and service Was a bit loud this evening, but out of character (one loud table) Amazing dishes and preparation!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience3
Really loved the food but the service was very lack luster. Did not feel welcomed to be there, water glasses sat empty, basically the bare minimum to get food into my mouth.
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Krys
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Excellent service. Comfortable atmosphere. Limited menu options.
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PeachyKeen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Aster is our favorite "splurge" restaurant. The food is always amazing, as are the drinks. We've never had a bad meal here!
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JasonL
Grand Rapids
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great farm to table food and an excellent cocktail selection!
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DEC2
Detroit
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Beautiful presentation and fresh flavors. Plus the best cocktails in Midland. Our server Caycee was top notch.
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LHMidland
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place. I enjoy the attention to detail on every dish and the menu that changes with the season. I feel vegetables are an afterthought at a lot of places, and this is a place that highlights delicious flavors and textures that can be had from them. It is also a place that does fish well and makes interesting meat dishes - all the duck dishes, the Wednesday specials, the chicken liver pate are some of my favorites. The wine list is well curated and the cocktails are always fun and inventive. I am so glad this place exists in my town.
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Brian
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed our brunch experience. Proper amount of food. Steak and eggs dish was rich, but delicious. Nice drink selection and taste. Great interior.
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Brooke
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely French farm to table restaurant in downtown Midland!
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fe1187ub
Central Texas
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Food is very good, but it seems not as refined as before. Service was wonderful. We sat outside, which is better than inside. You go to Aster for the creative dishes and the chef doesn’t disappoint. But we’ve experience better, and not by a small margin. Nonetheless, still very much recommended.
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suchacritic
Orlando
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall1food2service3ambience2
Service was good Menu prices high $$$ for the portion sizes Don’t go if hungry Had high expectations- left disappointed
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MKfood
Detroit
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Our family of four enjoyed the unique menu and the opportunity to try new dishes. We will try it again, as the menu is supposed to change often.
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Alex
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time...impressed with unusual menu options and quality/freshness of food preparation. Truly enjoyed out of the ordinary style of dishes. Great choice of dinner music. Nice distance between tables, didn't feel crowded. Great service. Will definitely be back!
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ErikaP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and.atmosphere for brunch was great..we will be back for sure to check out dinner!
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GretchenW
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, service was outstanding, will be back!
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Flotsam
Detroit
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
As always, delicious food, creatively prepared and beautifully served. Highly recommended for a great break from the usual and predictable restaurant fare.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service has always been great. The second time I came here they remembered my allergy! What?! The menu rotates and focuses on seasonal items and sustainably. Nothing else like it in Midland. Owner was very welcoming.
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FranciscoM
Orlando
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience3
Music is terrible it feels they want to kick you out as it is loud and noisy
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andrea
Northern MI
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience3
Service subpar for the price you're paying. Would not go back
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MarkR
Las Vegas
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
Ribeye was not good and tough. Waitress said it was that way because I ordered it medium well - seriously?? Squash soup was tasty.
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Dwight
Northern MI
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate at Aster for the first time Saturday. I had been intrigued by its ads on FB for a long time. When our granddaughter flew in, it gave us the perfect excuse to try it. We had squash soup, beet salad, and hush puppies for appetizers, all 3 of us had bison stroganoff, and we had chocolate mousse topped with a thin layer of caramel infused miso for dessert. The results were absolutely outstanding. Somehow, the chef created a taste experience from these not too uncommon dishes that were incomparable in texture and subtle flavors. Our waitstaff were friendly, attentive, and accommodating. The ambience was warm and a bit funky. Altogether, we had a wonderful time at Aster!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent. Great wait staff. Food is outstanding.
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PeterS
Chicago
110 reviews
vip
5.0
110 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Enjoyable Sunday brunch. Food was fine and service was attentive. I think they could spice up the menu a little as it’s been unchanged for quite some time and Cafe Zinc have refreshed theirs.
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DoraR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food great ambience. Loved the wine food.and service.
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JamesR
Detroit
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had dinner for two at Aster. The boneless chicken and mushroom risotto were excellent. The King Kong on the rocks was also excellent. Portion size was good. It was busy and a bit noisy. Would recommend!
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Trish
Detroit
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall3food1service4ambience2
Steak done correctly, tender and tasteless. Korean landlord's only taste was dough. Stroganoff bland and nearly meatless. Scallops were only 4 with several green leaves for $30. Table by the window is the only acceptable table. All in all a disappointment.
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CarolH
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent butternut soup. Loved the mushroom risotto. The cow au vin is so very delicious. We will return. Also liked being able to take the bottle of wine we did not finish. Would love to see desserts that can be taken to go.
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OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always!!! One of our favorite restaurants!
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RickL
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sunday Brunch at Aster did not disappoint. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and atmosphere was just right.
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BrianS
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food were fantastic! Everything was perfect from start to finish. Will certainly be back!
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Vika
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
The food was great, nothing was over cooked or weird tasted. Portion sizes were good as well. I would totally recommend for a casual night out with friends or as a date. Would visit again!
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RondaR
Chicago
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Best food in midland but the music was loud head banging. They need to decide who they are. I vote for casual fine dining. You can play cool music but not loud and jarring if you want to attract the crowd who can afford this delicious food
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 29, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food portions very small, over priced for the market. I’m from Chicago and farm to table restaurants would charge the same here in a higher cost of living market. Waitress was great!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Good food. Good for special occasions. Unimpressed with the beverage menu
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks

FAQs

Aster offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (989) 750-7101.

Aster is rated 4.7 stars by 230 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

134 Ashman St, Midland, MI 48640-5138

Additional information

Cross street
Ashman/ Larkin
Neighborhood
Midland
Hours of operation
Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Evan Sumrell
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.astermichigan.com/
Phone number
(989) 750-7101

Aster

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 230 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

FAQs

Does Aster offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Aster restaurant rated?

Is Aster currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information