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Aster, Midland, MI

Aster

4.8
4.8
299 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Farm to table restaurant based off community, sustainability, and hyper-seasonality.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Evan Sumrell
  • Neighborhood
    Midland
  • Cross street
    Ashman/ Larkin
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 299 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Overall

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Food

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Service

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Value

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for brunch

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Innovative

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Lively

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    American

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Food

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Service

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Value

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for brunch

  • Northern Michigan

    Innovative

  • Northern Michigan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Michigan

    Lively

  • Northern Michigan

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aster offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic and perfectly prepared" dishes and a "fun and well executed" drink menu. The inviting ambiance and attentive service, often highlighted by visits from the chef, make it a favorite spot. Despite a few menu limitations, the diverse and eclectic offerings ensure a memorable visit.

299 Reviews
  1. Adam

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was such an awesome time. Food was amazing. Looking forward to returning

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  2. Michelle

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely Valentine’s dinner of bison short ribs and stroganoff with a shared Kale Caesar salad. Both meals were so delicious with amazing flavors with beautiful presentation. We each enjoyed a full bodied Syrah wine. Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Aster with an amazing and attentive waitress, Taylor.

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  3. Veronica

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great first time experience and would drive the hour to come back!

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  4. Shyam

    Northern MI

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The Entrees were exceptional with a wonderful presentation. But be prepared to allocate extra time as they take care to prepare the entrees, and it takes time. Thank you

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  5. Drew

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food overall was very good. My Burger was overcooked and dry but all other entrees were received very well at our table of 4. Appetizers and cocktails were well done and th Pot De Creme was amazing. Great atmosphere and thoughtful menu. Will go back.

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  6. Amanda

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came in for an early dinner while we were passing through town. What a gem for Midland! We had great service and had the pleasure of learning a little bit about the restaurant and the team! The owner and chef is in the kitchen every day and they are a mighty team of about 6 operating every level of service! Food was great, drinks were unique and very good! If we are ever back in the area, we would absolutely visit again!

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  7. Matt

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We truly enjoyed our evening at Aster. We were greeted and seated immediately as we walked in the door. Our server Taylor was outstanding, knowledgeable of the menu, prompt and very pleasant. The wide drink menu was fun and well executed. The starters were excellent and plentiful. Dinners were well portioned with great flavors and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. The after dinner drinks were the perfect finish to a very relaxed evening. Overall Aster was an excellent choice, clean and fun atmosphere. It was our first experience with Aster; the unanimous decision is we will be back soon. Brunch is in our near future!

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  8. Alfred

    VIP

    Detroit

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Rocky start, they were out of the bulgogi and duck, which was disappointing on a limited menu. Had a Thai Smoke cocktail, which has mezcal. I think they were out and subbed tequila and a smokey cinnamon stick, because I didn't really taste any mezcal. My wife enjoyed the Singapore Sling, and the Fig in Fashion was good We were hungry and ordered the Pajun and Duck Croquettes which were fine. Our server was very friendly and attentive, and refilled our waters multiple times. The door entering the restaurant kept getting stuck which let in a cold draft, and I had to get out of my seat twice to shut it, which felt silly. We both ordered the Duck Ravioli as our entree. This was great. Very delicious! It was a way to leave on a high note. If we had been seated further inside the restaurant away from the draft, and I had wine... I would have thought everything was perfect. I think it comes down to expectations. If you're expecting a high end experience, then there might be some hiccups. If you're expecting an upper mid type experience, then I'm sure you will be blown away by at least one dish.

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  9. Kourtney

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great spot for our date night! The ambiance was warm and inviting. We tried a few of their shareable menu items and each was absolutely delicious. The service was friendly and attentive.

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  10. Chris

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating at Aster and it was everything we were hoping for! Service was amazing, questions were encouraged about the menu and answers were spot on. Food was fantastic and perfectly prepared. The Chef came out with our plates and served us which was a nice touch. Can't wait to go back!!

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FAQs

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

Aster is rated 4.8 stars by 299 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aster

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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
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