Visiting Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar: Reservations, Menu, Seating, and Live Music Guide
By James H. Sterling
The culinary program stays true to comforting Southern and coastal influences, leaning away from fussy modern reinventions in favor of hearty, traditional dishes. Standouts include crisp fried catfish served with seasoned fries and house tartar, golden buttermilk fried chicken, and pecan-crusted salmon accompanied by sautéed greens and macaroni and cheese.
Appetizers focus on shareable plates suitable for low-light dining, such as seasoned crab cakes, barbecue wings, and warm cornbread baskets. The cocktail program leans heavily into classic brown spirits and fruit-forward libations. The bar serves signature drinks named after Ashford & Simpson classics, alongside potent rum punches, top-shelf old fashioneds, and a well-curated domestic wine list designed to pair cleanly with savory, fried entrees.
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