Ashling Kitchen & Bar

4.5

1158 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

30 Mar 2025

22:30

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

What does Bruno Mars, John Legend, WWE / Vince McMahon, and Sebastian Maniscalco have in common? They’ve all eaten from Ashling's culinary team in the last couple months! We started out catering to the world's favorite celebrities, and now we cater to you every time you step into our restaurant, order a to-go meal, or have us cater your event or wedding. Ashling has you covered!

Come visit our needle in a haystack restaurant with some of the best ambiance in Anne Arundel County. We provide amazing food, generous portions, and quality service, while trying to showcase the magic happening behind the kitchen doors and cooking up all the food for backstage performances in the entertainment industry. Let’s not forget, we also have the “Star Room” that is great for your intimate gatherings!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sun 16:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 10:30–15:00
Phone number
(443) 332-6100
Website
http://www.ashlingco.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
John Walsh
Catering
Ashling is a full service restaurant and catering company. Our company caters to high end clients in the music & entertainment world. We have fed Aerosmith, Anita Baker, Steely Dan, American Ninja Warrior Production, Impractical Jokers, and so many more. Visit https://www.ashlingco.com/clients to see more artists. Ashling also specializes in Weddings, and we love doing private events for home parties. We bring all the right equipment and top notch food to make the appearance of your home party look top notch. Ashling also has a beautiful kitchen on wheels food truck that can come to you and cooke for your business or feed your neighborhood. We partner with HOA's and different food truck associations to bring our food across Maryland. Having a back yard wedding or event, nothing better than booking our truck to cater the event. Want to tell your staff thank you, bring our truck to your business! Email us at info@ashlingco.com for more information or visit our website.
Private party facilities
We have a beautiful banquet room that holds up to 50 guests. We use this space for Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, Anniversary Dinners, Corporate Meetings, Birthdays, Bereavements, etc. We also offer the rental of our whole restaurant. Please contact us for more information at info@ashlingco.com
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1286 Route 3 South, Crofton, MD 21114
Area
Crofton
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Ashling's 6th Birthday
2 Apr 2025 only
Join us as we celebrate 6 incredible years of Ashling! This milestone marks six years of unforgettable dining experiences, expertly crafted cocktails, and a community that has made Ashling a home for great food and even better company. We're throwing a birthday bash filled with special menu features, celebratory drinks, live entertainment, and exclusive giveaways to thank our guests for their support over the years. Stay tuned for event details, and get ready to raise a glass to six years of Ashling – and many more to come!

Popular dishes

Chef's Famous Roasted Brussels Sprouts*US$13.00
Brown Butter Balsamic | Feta Cheese
Nana's Fried Green Tomatoes (BLT Style)US$13.00
Arugula | Pimento Cheese | Balsamic Glaze | Sweety Drops
Crab & Artichoke DipUS$18.00
Toasted French Baguette
Fried CalamariUS$17.00
Blue Cornmeal & Flour Breading | Pickled Jalapeños | Sriracha Ranch | Sweet Ginger Chili
Steak Poutine US$18.00
Pinwheel Fries | White Cheddar Cheese Curds | Fontina Cheese | Filet Mignon Tenderloin Tips | Beef Demi
Crispy Buffalo CauliflowerUS$14.00
Tempura Batter | Buffalo Wing Sauce | Sriracha Ranch
Ashling's Naked Wings*US$17.00
Buffalo | Old Bay | Sweet Chili Ginger Sauce | Choice of Bleu Cheese or Ranch
Crab Pretzel US$15.00
Creamy Crab Dip | Warm Soft Pretzel
Arancini BallsUS$15.00
Parmesan | Mozzarella | House Marinara
Mediterranean Shrimp US$18.00
Fresh Lemon Aioli | Tombale of Toasted CousCous | Basil Pesto

Sound Check Salads

The Farah CaesarUS$13.00
Parmesan Crisps | Croutons
Chopped Cobb*US$18.00
Chopped Romaine | Hard-Boiled Egg | Avocado | Smoked Turkey Breast | Applewood Smoked Bacon | Roasted Corn | Cherry Tomatoes | Bleu Cheese Crumbles | Red Wine Vinaigrette
Winter Salad US$16.00
Baby Arugula | Sun-Dried Figs | Bosc Pears | Bleu Cheese | White Balsamic & Maple Vinaigrette
Red Kale & Squash SaladUS$17.00
Red Kale | Butternut Squash | Candied Pecans | Chickpeas | Sun-dried Apricots | Fresh Ginger & Carrot Vinaigrette

Sound Check Salads - Add Ons

Grilled ChickenUS$10.00
Grilled ShrimpUS$10.00
Grilled SalmonUS$14.00
Filet Mignon TipsUS$14.00
Mediterranean Shrimp US$10.00

Classical Soups

Cream of CrabUS$12.00
Old Bay
Classic French Onion SoupUS$12.00
Caramelized Onions | Dark Ale | Sherry Wine | Fresh Thyme | Gruyere | Parmesean | Toasted Crouton
Winter Forest US$10.00
Wild Mushroom | Leeks | Potatoes

Harmonizing Handhelds

Served with Housemade Chips: Add Fries +$1 | Add Truffle Fries +$3 | Add Side Salad +$5

Ashling's CheeseburgerUS$19.00
Short Rib & Brisket Mix | Bibb Lettuce | Tomato | Red Onions | Choice of House Cut Cheeses | Brioche
No Meat for Your Burger*US$18.00
Beyond Burger | Avocado | Caramelized Onions | Sautéed Mushrooms | Bibb Lettuce | Vegan Cheese | Vegan Brioche Bun
Grilled Salmon BLTAUS$19.00
Grilled Salmon | Applewood Smoked Bacon | Avocado | Bibb Lettuce | Tomato | Lemon Caper Aioli | Pickled Red Onions | Ciabatta
Southern Chicken SandwichUS$18.00
Grilled or Cajun Fried. Free-Range Double Lobed Chicken Breast | Pimento Cheese | Red Onion Bacon Jam | Bibb Lettuce | Brioche
French Dip SandwichUS$20.00
Slow Cooked Prime Rib | Swiss Cheese | Au Jus | Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions | Baguette
Ratatouille SandwichUS$19.00
Zucchini | Squash | Peppers | Eggplant | San Marzano Tomatoes | Fresh Basil | Ciabatta

Shared Sides

Heirloom Carrots*US$8.00
FriesUS$8.00
Parmesan Truffle Fries*US$10.00
Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$8.00
Smoked Gouda GritsUS$8.00
Creamy Mushroom RisottoUS$8.00
Checkered Basmati Rice US$8.00
Housemade ChipsUS$8.00

Main Act

Irish Whiskey Salmon US$26.00
Bacon Onion Bourbon Jam | Creamy Parmesan Risotto | Roasted Broccolini | Herb Oil | Balsamic Reduction
Steak Frites*US$32.00
Terres Major | Roasted Broccolini | Parmesan Truffle Fries | Garlic Herb Butter
Chef's MeatloafUS$26.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Heirloom Carrots | Red Wine Gravy
Elton's Fish & ChipsUS$21.00
Hand-Dipped Beer Battered Haddock | Coleslaw | Fries | Remoulade Sauce
Braised Beef Short Rib US$36.00
Heirloom Carrots | Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Pickled Mustard Seed
Seafood Gumbo US$34.00
Jumbo Shrimp Maryland Crab Meat | Andouille Sausage | Crawfish | Fried Okra | Checkered Rice
Shrimp & Grits US$32.00
Smoked Gouda Grits | Cajun Tasso Ham Gravy | Tobacco Onions
Chicken & WafflesUS$25.00
Belgian Waffle | Country Fried Chicken | Whipped Pecan Butter | Maple Syrup | Ashling’s Hot Honey

Pastas

Gluten Free Pasta Available upon Request $2

Jerk Chicken Rasta PastaUS$26.00
Coconut and Double Cream Based Alfredo Sauce | Assorted Bell Peppers | Penne Pasta | Julienne Red Onions | Roasted Tomatoes | Garlic | Spiced Jerk Sauce | Scallions | Parmesan | Paprika
Pesto Primavera US$24.00
Penne Pasta | Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Cream | Zucchini | Squash | Onions | Peas
Roasted Mushroom RisottoUS$16.00
Local Mushroom Mix | Arborio Rice | Grilled Leeks | Fontina Cheese (Available Vegan with No Cheese)
Grilled Chicken US$10.00
Grilled Salmon US$14.00
Grilled Shrimp US$10.00
Filet Mignon Tips US$14.00
Mediterranean Shrimp US$10.00

Tempo Tacos

Blackened Salmon Tacos US$18.00
Sriracha Slaw | Pickled Shallots | Cotija Cheese | Sour Cream | Sriracha Aioli | Pico De Gallo (Blackened Salmon)
Carne Asada Tacos US$18.00
Sriracha Slaw | Pickled Shallots | Cotija Cheese | Sour Cream | Sriracha Aioli | Pico De Gallo (Carne Asada)
Blackened Shrimp Tacos US$18.00
Sriracha Slaw | Pickled Shallots | Cotija Cheese | Sour Cream | Sriracha Aioli | Pico De Gallo (Blackened Shrimp)
Grilled Shrimp Tacos US$18.00
Sriracha Slaw | Pickled Shallots | Cotija Cheese | Sour Cream | Sriracha Aioli | Pico De Gallo (Grilled Shrimp)
Avocado (Add On)US$3.00
Corn Tortilla

Kids Menu

1/3 Lb Burger & FriesUS$11.00
Chicken Tenders & FriesUS$11.00
Penne Pasta & MarinaraUS$11.00
Mac N Cheese & VeggiesUS$11.00

Encore

Chef’s Bread PuddingUS$12.00
Warm White Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding | Vanilla Ice Cream | Caramel Drizzle | Whipped Cream
Homemade Apple CobblerUS$12.00
Seasoned Apples | Cinnamon & Brown Sugar | Oatmeal Crust | Vanilla Ice Cream | Caramel | Chocolate Sauce | Whipped Cream
Chocolate Smith Island CakeUS$12.00
Famous Smith Island Thin Layered Yellow Cake | Fudge Icing | Chocolate Sauce | Whipped Cream
Skillet Brownie SundaeUS$12.00
Baked Chocolate Brownie | Vanilla Ice Cream | Caramel | Chocolate Sauce | Whipped Cream
Ice CreamUS$4.00
Choice of Chocolate or Caramel Sauce
BeignetsUS$12.00
Bavarian Cream
Homemade Peach CobblerUS$12.00
Seasoned Peaches | Cinnamon & Brown Sugar | Oatmeal Crust | Vanilla Ice Cream | Whipped Cream

What 1,158 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Great for brunch
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Innovative
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Healthy
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Neighbourhood gem
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ashling Kitchen & Bar is a delightful dining destination with "super friendly and knowledgeable staff" and "consistently good service." Guests rave about the "amazing food," including standout dishes like chicken and waffles, and "delicious brunch options." The atmosphere is inviting, making it a "great place for a family Sunday brunch."

1,158 Reviews

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Shauna VIP
Washington DC8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great breakfast and brunch menu and reservation is always honored.
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Keisha
Baltimore1 review
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
My daughter ordered the Rasta pasta, a dish she had at another restaurant and really enjoyed. The dish was a bit too spicy for her to enjoy and the waitress offered coffee creamer as a remedy. I thought she would have offered another dish or a certificate to try another dish at another time at the very least.
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James
Baltimore9 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The overall experience was good, and it was nice to see a busy restaurant which speaks volumes on the popularity of this location. The Rockfish fillet I ordered was good, but the portion was less than expected. It was a 2" by 3" cut which I figured for the price would be at least a 3" by 5" in size. My dining companions, which were four in number, enjoyed their meals as well. Yes, worth another reservation in the near future.
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Gerald
Washington DC1 review
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We picked this place because the ratings were high. We were expecting more. We had reservations but not crowded at all, so we were seated upon arrival. The server was very nice. The food, the appetizer, Fried Green Tomoatoes that everyone talked about was terrible! Tasted l8ke straight grease! We immediately sent them back. They asked if we wanted to try another appetizer, but we said no since our food was coming out. We ordered chicken and waffles and fish and chips. The chips were tasty, but the fish needed some help, the dipping sauce made up for that. The chicken and waffles, large serving of chicken. You could taste the seasoning in the batter, but what you could taste is they must have cooked the chicken in old grease. The waffle was just OK. So this was a date night for my wife and so getting out was fun, but it would have been much better if the food was up to all the hype. Unless it was a bad day, I wouldn't recommend the food. Maybe the drinks are what makes this place the go to spot. Really and truly disappointed!
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Shannon
Indiana2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Caroline, our server was great. Awesome service, and she had multiple other tables! I liked the food. Not a huge fan of the risotto, a little plain. But the split pea soup, chili glazed wings were aaammmazzzing! Bread pudding is always winning.
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Santa Ezra
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fun place to dine. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Ralph the General Manager goes out of his way to make your dining experience amazing. Our server waited our table without writing a single thing down and everyone got exactly what they ordered. I don’t know how she did it but this is quite the feat! The food is all delicious. Ashling Kitchen is a must to try!! Santa Ezra
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Linda
Washington DC27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always we were celebrating a birthday and we had a great time. The server Alexa was excellent!
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Karyn VIP
Baltimore30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We are frequent diners at Ashling. We came for brunch today. The restaurant wasn't as crowded as it normally is so it was more on the quiet side today. Hamburgers were very tasty. The Crofton Omelette was also very good. However, the sunny side up eggs were undercooked / runny whites - a little longer in the pan would have been better. Love the french fries here!
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Trac
Baltimore26 reviews
1.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food was horrible but the service was great. Disappointed
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Mike
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, nice selection of food, loved the specials list that changes by country (Ireland right now), good service. You'll love the experince, we sure did.
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FAQs

Ashling Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (443) 332-6100.

Ashling Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 1158 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Mar 2025

22:30

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

1286 Route 3 South, Crofton, MD 21114

Additional information

Area
Crofton
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sun 16:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 10:30–15:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
John Walsh
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.ashlingco.com/
Phone number
(443) 332-6100
Catering
Ashling is a full service restaurant and catering company. Our company caters to high end clients in the music & entertainment world. We have fed Aerosmith, Anita Baker, Steely Dan, American Ninja Warrior Production, Impractical Jokers, and so many more. Visit https://www.ashlingco.com/clients to see more artists. Ashling also specializes in Weddings, and we love doing private events for home parties. We bring all the right equipment and top notch food to make the appearance of your home party look top notch. Ashling also has a beautiful kitchen on wheels food truck that can come to you and cooke for your business or feed your neighborhood. We partner with HOA's and different food truck associations to bring our food across Maryland. Having a back yard wedding or event, nothing better than booking our truck to cater the event. Want to tell your staff thank you, bring our truck to your business! Email us at info@ashlingco.com for more information or visit our website.
Private party facilities
We have a beautiful banquet room that holds up to 50 guests. We use this space for Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, Anniversary Dinners, Corporate Meetings, Birthdays, Bereavements, etc. We also offer the rental of our whole restaurant. Please contact us for more information at info@ashlingco.com

Ashling Kitchen & Bar

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Ashling's 6th Birthday

Chicken & Waffles

Chefs Bread Pudding

Grilled Chicken

Opening Act

Chef's Famous Roasted Brussels Sprouts*US$13.00

Nana's Fried Green Tomatoes (BLT Style)US$13.00

Crab & Artichoke DipUS$18.00

Fried CalamariUS$17.00

Steak Poutine US$18.00

Crispy Buffalo CauliflowerUS$14.00

Ashling's Naked Wings*US$17.00

Crab Pretzel US$15.00

Arancini BallsUS$15.00

Mediterranean Shrimp US$18.00

Sound Check Salads

The Farah CaesarUS$13.00

Chopped Cobb*US$18.00

Winter Salad US$16.00

Red Kale & Squash SaladUS$17.00

Sound Check Salads - Add Ons

Grilled ChickenUS$10.00

Grilled ShrimpUS$10.00

Grilled SalmonUS$14.00

Filet Mignon TipsUS$14.00

Mediterranean Shrimp US$10.00

Classical Soups

Cream of CrabUS$12.00

Classic French Onion SoupUS$12.00

Winter Forest US$10.00

Harmonizing Handhelds

Ashling's CheeseburgerUS$19.00

No Meat for Your Burger*US$18.00

Grilled Salmon BLTAUS$19.00

Southern Chicken SandwichUS$18.00

French Dip SandwichUS$20.00

Ratatouille SandwichUS$19.00

Shared Sides

Heirloom Carrots*US$8.00

FriesUS$8.00

Parmesan Truffle Fries*US$10.00

Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$8.00

Smoked Gouda GritsUS$8.00

Creamy Mushroom RisottoUS$8.00

Checkered Basmati Rice US$8.00

Housemade ChipsUS$8.00

Main Act

Irish Whiskey Salmon US$26.00

Steak Frites*US$32.00

Chef's MeatloafUS$26.00

Elton's Fish & ChipsUS$21.00

Braised Beef Short Rib US$36.00

Seafood Gumbo US$34.00

Shrimp & Grits US$32.00

Chicken & WafflesUS$25.00

Pastas

Jerk Chicken Rasta PastaUS$26.00

Pesto Primavera US$24.00

Roasted Mushroom RisottoUS$16.00

Grilled Chicken US$10.00

Grilled Salmon US$14.00

Grilled Shrimp US$10.00

Filet Mignon Tips US$14.00

Mediterranean Shrimp US$10.00

Tempo Tacos

Blackened Salmon Tacos US$18.00

Carne Asada Tacos US$18.00

Blackened Shrimp Tacos US$18.00

Grilled Shrimp Tacos US$18.00

Avocado (Add On)US$3.00

Corn Tortilla

Kids Menu

1/3 Lb Burger & FriesUS$11.00

Chicken Tenders & FriesUS$11.00

Penne Pasta & MarinaraUS$11.00

Mac N Cheese & VeggiesUS$11.00