Went on Monday for son's birthday and I was very surprised on a few things. First it's very non descriptive from the outside to be so nice and pricey on the inside. Secondly the food. Wow. One of the best fish dishes I've had a long time. Yellowtail snapper with WTF caramelized onions! Again at 62, expensive but delicious and it was a great portion. Other dishes by others were equally tasty. Busy for a Monday night dinner and service was meh. Was not happy with our waiter. But tried to overlook him. As for the above mentioned birthday I would have thought a piece of cake or pie after dropping 450 bucks for 4 people would have been a nice ending to the meal. All we got was a candle and a 16 dollar slice of pie. I'll admit it was delicious but I guess places don't do that anymore? That said maybe we'll be back but only for a special occasion. read more

Create chicken salad sandwich in chicken Caesar salad, all delicious grape service and very delicious will be back. I highly recommend

It was my first time at Cafe Maxx and a very nice experience! We sat at the bar and our server (wish I had gotten her name) was friendly and professional. We started with the Tuna Sashimi Pizza. I wasn't sure what to expect from a Tuna Sashimi pizza but, let me assure you, it is absolutely amazing. The tuna sashimi was served on a thin, crispy crust. It was drizzled with wasabi sauce and sprinkled with caviar. It was a perfect portion for one person as a full meal or a great appetizer for sharing as well. The flavors and textures of this appetizer are perfect together. A MUST try! We also shared the Duck & Smoked Gouda Ravioli which comes as 2 or 4 raviolis. This dish came out a little cold so we asked for it to be warmed. The bar tender was professional in handling this. Taking our dishes and bringing them back hot. Also a very good dish. I liked how the sun-dried tomatoes were a little crispy. This is a richly flavorful dish with the duck and the Gouda. The bar area was a little warm. Maybe that was because we were sitting by the door. Next time I will request a table or sit closer to the kitchen but I do look forward to having the Tuna Sashimi Pizza again soon! read more

Cafe Maxx - Duck & Smoked Gouda Ravioli - Seafood Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

Fabulous dinner tonight at Cafe Maxx in Pompano Beach. We did the Dine Out Lauderdale menu - three courses for $60. Two of us started with the Brussel sprouts, one had the roasted cauliflower and the fourth the firecracker shrimp. Everything was delicious. All of us had the onion crusted grouper which was served with mashed potatoes and veggies. The fish was cooked perfectly. We ended with a chocolate mousse cake, tropical carrot cake and vanilla cheesecake. It's one of my favorite restaurants - consistently good with excellent service and lovely atmosphere. read more

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I am have been coming here since they first opened in 1984 when I lived in Ft Lauderdale. Now I live in West Delray so don't come here very often. It was my birthday and a friend took me here. Also great food, service, and an outstanding wine list. I chose a Hook of Crook Cellars Old Line Zinfandel Reserve 2015 from Lodi. Only $ 35 and a steal. Started with one of their all time favorite appetizers, Tuna Sashimi Pizza, Wasabi cream cheese, sweet soy, caviar, scallion and spicy mayo . Amazing For mains, I opted for the Guava Pink Peppercorn Glazed Grilled Duck Breasts, Chive cream cheese risotto, green beans, demi glace & plantain chips. I substituted fingerling potatoes for the risotto. Well constructed dish with bold flavors. My friend choose the Shirt steak, excellently prepared. For dessert, we had another house favorite, Deep Dish Bourbon & Chocolate Pecan Pie , served with warm chocolate sauce & ice cream. Super and a great finish. For a memorable evening and outstanding food and service, Cafe Maxx is a must. read more

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We think about this establishment on our annual winter drive from Delaware..This may be the best restaurant in an area filled with great eating choices! Do not let an innocuous setting in a strip mall fool you. This is a tablecloth restaurant but very relaxed and not stuffy ( we ate at 5:30pm on a Wednesday).. not sure about weekends but I would assume reservations are a must? The service is impeccable...the meals delicious..you do need to ask for bread though... Their soups are epic!! The menu changes daily and you can see the daily posting on their menu Pricy... so be prepared Btw... they have a robust take out section in the back by the kitchen. read more

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Clean, great food, excellent service!! What else could one ask for? Ok.... a view of something, larger room and valet! But the food is terrific!!!!' read more

We came in with no reservations and were seated right away. Five stars for Jan! She is an efficient server that was friendly and attentive. The Tuna Pizza was excellent! The scallops with the mushroom truffle risotto was good. However I didn't taste the truffle, and needed to add salt. The braised beef was tender, however needed more flavor. Possibly needs to cook longer for the flavors to meld together. We have a portion for take home, we suspect tomorrow the flavor will be better. For dessert the butterscotch bread pudding with ice cream and whip cream was excellent. The winner though for the evening was the tuna pizza for sure. We look forward to coming back and trying something else on the menu. There's something for everyone. Valet is out front, as well as metered parking that you use a credit card for. Restrooms were clean which was great to see. We will be back soon! Enjoy! read more

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Everything was soooo delicious! Such an incredible and underrated restaurant - it doesn't have the glamorous ambience of Brickell/Miami Beach, but an iconic establishment since 1984. Chef Oliver Saucy is a culinary expert - the flavors were absolutely incredible and one of the tops restaurants I've eaten at in South Florida! Came here for a work event - we enjoyed the private room in the back. The octopus appetizer was UNREAL. Thinly slice octopus with shallots, capers, olives, arugula and perfectly crunchy crostini. I could eat this every single week. It's 5 star quality and better than typical grilled octopus dishes. The tuna salad pizza was topped with wasabi cream cheese, caviar, spicy mayo and placed on a paper thin and crispy cracker. Such a flavor bomb and perfect texture! They also have an assortment of excellent salads. For main course, I had the grilled chicken and penne pasta with roasted butternut squash, leeks, cippolini onion, pumpkin seed, and feta. It tasted like autumn! Our group also enjoyed the fish, lamb chops, steak, and shrimp scampi dishes. For dessert, the flourless chocolate cake was a hit - super decadent and rich cocoa flavor! Cannot wait to be back! read more

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It's ok. The pork chop was phenomenal. I can't believe they charge you for the "bread basket" they have on the menu. It's mostly crackers and a couple pieces of bread. Probably won't be running back here. read more

Fantastic experience both food service and ambience were terrific I hope to vacation near pompano again just to be able to go Maxx. Server was great Tom. read more

A familiar spot, I've been a sporadic customer for decades, and Café Maxx never disappoints The room is cozy and animated, a pleasant place to be. Our waiter was outstanding, cheerful and efficient ....and I think this was the the best meal that I have ever eaten there. The scallops with my risotto were large, numerous, and most of all, delicious. The rice was beautifully seasoned in a lovely creamy sauce with mushrooms. At first, the dessert menu seemed a bit too familiar, but our simple bread pudding was absolutely scrumptious, the best I have ever eaten I will not wait so long to go back read more

Cafe Maxx - Entrance and bar - Seafood Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

41 years open same location stated going when they. Opened. The kind of food you sit and smile as you eat. I moved away about five years ago we went past it and made reservations. As good as the day it opened then last week my daughter asked how was it so we went Saturday night. Full not an open table I had. Duck ravioli appetizer wow. We also had caviar pie a must since they opened still serve it dinner. A triple peppercorn filet. Cooked beyond perfection a fried potato cake various vegetables salmon was outstanding. Fabulous wine list with knowledgeable staff I can't say enough no restaurant is open 41 years. And is as good as day 1. The owners still cook they are back there doing still proves. Skill and passion everlasting Expensive a must try Pompano Beach Atlantic ave read more

Nice ambiance seating space for groups or couples. Just the right amount of light and elbow room for othe guest. This is a local resturaunt that makes fresh pasta. The dishes are a bit over priced but nice to enjoy with a date. read more

Cafe Maxx - Cozy closed off local restaurant with a large wine list to choose from... - Seafood Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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The dim lighting and decor inside is nice and upscale. The hostess had a big smile and gave a warm welcome. Fair warning it is payto park outside so make sure you download the app. The server was excellent. She was so nice and had a lot of great suggestions. She even crumbed the table, which speaks to the high class service. I ordered the blackberry smash cocktail and they did have a kick to it. Overall, I enjoyed it. Things started to go left when she asked if we wanted bread for the table. What came out was the consistency of a cracker mixed with mulch from a playground. It was hard as a rock and had no flavor. I didn't care for the focaccia they brought after either. At this point, I had a little hope for the meal lol but when the food came out, the presentation was top-notch. I ordered the duck breast and my partner ordered the filet mignon. Both were cooked to perfection and the flavors were out of this world. I'm not a big risotto person but the guava seeds in it gave it a very nice flavor. I would come back again and try other items on the menu because it looked very interesting. The scallop appetizer was a little bit salty, but the watermelon salad was excellent. read more

After living in Ft . Lauderdale for like 40 years, I'd never been to this well regarded restaurant., before. That was a mistake.... It is marvelous!! Great , comfortable decor, beautiful Bar, with friendly service! Our Sashimi Pizza was so clever, and tasty! The Caesar salad was great, and my Filet was fantastic! Very creative, being served over a bed of Scalloped Potatoes, with a great sauce.... They have an extensive Desert list, and the Crème Brûlée was so creative, and one of the best I've ever had !! Go and enjoy!! read more

Cafe Maxx - Crème Brulee - Seafood Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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One of the best restaurants I've eaten in in a long time. Virtually everything we had was soot on. Tuna pizza, firecracker shrimp, caviar pie were all excellent. As were the main courses, Farrow Island, salmon, yellowtail snapper, filet, etc. only Chisolm would be the fillet was a little undercooked. Waiter was great as well. read more

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Unbelievably racist and classist manager/host that had us stand up and walk out of the restaurant without ordering anything and we have no interest in going back. My husband and I made a reservation for the evening and we were waiting to be seated because the restaurant had a cooking class that had to be completed before the tables were flipped and ready to be serviced. We waited and once the hostess came and approached us, we were seated and fairly excited for the menu and the food offerings. A manager/host, older gentleman with glasses in a sea green shirt that evening approaches our table and looks to my husband and asks if we have a reservation. We both respond yes to which he then looks to me and snaps "YOU have a reservation?!" We once again respond yes in a much perplexed tone which is when the hostess that seated us came and confirmed that she was the one who checked us in at which point the manager stormed off. We did not observe him approaching any other tables before or after us or asking anyone else for the validity of their seating. We were left befuddled and very off put as to what exactly had just happened because we know we didn't look like the other diners who were of the typical white, geriatric class or families who have time to go out on boats or looks to have been long time customers. My husband and I are a young couple and he is black and I am Asian and have many tattoos. We ultimately decided this slight, whether intentional or not was not acceptable and went down the road to Gianni's for some fantastic Italian food, a lively atmosphere, and phenomenal service staff all around. A good end to an unfortunate night. read more

This place is great! I think it remains one of pompanos hidden gems and it never disappoints. It's located in a corner of the plaza where there is plenty of parking. As soon as you walk in there is a bar with some limited seating and then you are taken to the main dining room. The tables are a little close to each other but not uncomfortably close. They don't have any daily specials as their menu changes every day. They have a great split of seafood steak and pasta dishes. They also have a "lighter" menu and you can make substitutions. I had the lighter version of the filet but paired it with the flavorful au gratin potatoes. They also have a huge selection of wines, we didn't order dessert but the table next to us did and they looked amazing! read more

Cafe Maxx - *22 Oz. Bone In Rib Eye Cowboy Steak with Natural Sauce - Seafood Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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Nice surprise once you enter the restaurant as it is located in a strip mall and could easily pass for a casual eatery. However, once inside the atmosphere was more than I could imagine. Casual dining with low lighting that could pull off romantic dinner. We came here on a Monday evening so we did not have to wait for a table. When my dinner arrived it looked blanched And unseasoned....However the chicken and lobster tasted pretty good and it was filling. Service was standard, kept the glasses filled with water and came by enough not to be a bother. read more

Cafe Maxx - Seafood Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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Tried out Sunday Brunch at Cafe Maxx, it was delicious!! The service was great, the food was even better. Cute family ambiance in here, not super slammed but still packed. Check out photos of the Carbonara with Sunny Side up Egg and the Countrystyle Eggs Benedict. Couldn't decide which was our favorite! And don't sleep on the cappuccino, they sprinkle cinnamon on top and give you a. Cute sugar stick. YUM 10/10 read more

Cafe Maxx - Country Style Eggs Benedict (the bacon was so thick and delicious) - Seafood Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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Great place for a date night or to celebrate an occasion! The the lighting is dim and gives a romantic vibe. The food is spectacular and the menu changes daily. The service is attentive and you do not feel rushed during your experience there. I HIGHLY recommend the tuna appetizer pizza, the flavors are amazing. Also the carrot cake was to die for! read more

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This restaurant is a really little nice cozy restaurant, it kind of felt like we were sitting in someone's living room! Super homey. We started off with the tuna sashimi pizza, buffalo cauliflower and caviar pie. The pizza and the cauliflower were WINNERS. The tuna was sooooo fresh, it was like butttaaa! The cauliflower was super flavorful and delish. The caviar pie was a little confusing and disappointing, it was like eggs?? With fish eggs?? And cream?? And served with whole wheat toast, just very confusing. also just want to note it was fish eggs (roe) not caviar. The main meal we got was a trio of yellow fin tuna and salmon sashimi with wasabi rice truffles. The rice truffles were OUT OF THIS WORLD, they did not taste like wasabi, they were similar to risotto balls and so creamy and delish, a must order! The fish was super fresh! The place was cozy, the service was awesome, and the food was great! We will def be coming back :) read more

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Wow! Amazing food and a perfect birthday for my dad! Jessica is a gem and saved the night.

Everything was fantastic! Food ,presentation, service! The food combinations are so unusual! Everything is fresh! read more

Excellent service! We came for an early dinner and our server was helpful with the menu and wine list. Get the tuna pizza, it's worth the hype! read more

Another fantastic evening at THE MAX. Ron the bar manager puts on a fantastic show. Always perfect drinks food and hospitality This is why Cafe Max is # 1 and will stay number 1 regardless of prices Carry on the great work read more

Cafe Maxx - Delicious Octopus - Seafood Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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After hearing so many great things about Cafe Maxx, I decided I needed to take a drive north to check it out. Well I am here to say that Cafe Maxx delivered on the goods the night we were there- great food, friendly service and finely poured drinks. We asked for a table inside as the patio is really a few tables in front of the restaurant overlooking the parking lot. The restaurant is small and even though we were there early, it was packed with plenty of regulars as the owner and wait staff welcomed many by name. We were shown to a 4 top not far from the door and began to look at the menu. Our server, Ricardo, was over in a flash, taking our drink orders, offering suggestions and making sure we had everything we needed. It's always great to have a server who knows his stuff and seems to like what he does. We started with a range of appetizers from the crab cake, to the potstickers and tuna sashimi "pizza" . They were all outstanding- from the spiciness of the potstickers to the unusual flavor combinations in the pizza. The appetizers change regularly so know before you go that you may not see these on the menu when you go. For our entrees we had the filet of beef, half chicken and scallops. They all came beautifully plated and tasted even better. And there was so much food that dessert was out of the question but if I had had room- they have a large dessert menu (I just had to look even if I couldn't eat it) including pecan pie, and an apple tart that were both calling my name! So be smarter than me and visit Cafe Maxx as soon as you hear about it and not wait like I did. The food and service will impress. read more

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Food was good. Service was marginal at best. We had to continual ask for things and after multiple asking finally got requested items. The bus boy was rude. I have never experienced that level of rudeness. read more

This is a lovely place to say the least. The waitress and staff were all very kind. The restaurant is dim but enough lighting to make your way through. We didn't have a reservation but were accommodated immediately. The blueberry mojito was awesome, not too sweet and the bartender was generous. The Sundried Cherry & Goat Cheese Phyllo Triangles were tasty and the crab cakes were everything I expect and then some. I would come back for sure. read more

Cafe Maxx - Seafood Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

We went to Café Max for the dine out Ft Lauderdale menu last night. It's the first time I've been in perhaps a year, though I've been many times over the past 35 years. Cafe Max never disappoints. The food was delicious, especially the shrimp dishes, my friend ordered. The firecracker shrimp on Asian noodle slaw is a great first course and the jumbo shrimp scampi was delicious. I had cashew and macadamia crusted snapper, which was very delicate and nice, the third friend had the fillet which she said was perfectly prepared. Where some restaurants in Fort Lauderdale pretend to participate in dine out, but give you three choices that seem to be the stingiest possibilities on their menu, Cafe gives you over 10 choices each for the first course and second course and five to choose from for dessert. Service was good and the whole thing was a great value. If you've never tried this restaurant, I suggest you go between now and the end of September and take advantage of this offering as a way to sample it. read more

It's absolutely the best restaurant in Pompano Beach. I am also a culinary Institute graduate and when I want the best food wine and service. This is where I go.Im going there for Christmas and I can't wait. Happy Holidays. read more

Must eat here every thing was truly delicious and fresh don't hesitate to come here and enjoy a delicious brunch definitely coming for dinner read more

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Terrible food. No place to park unless FORCED to valet and alone will cost you $7 plus tip. Rude barter. Why even go there ?!?! read more

While I have always enjoyed cafe Maxx, this time while my open table reservation was for 6 people and requested a corner table, I arrived and they didn't have the table I requested and only had the reservation for 2. They made space in the middle of restaurant but the hostess never said she was sorry. He attitude left a bad taste in my mouth. (Her only answer was "The food will taste the same") The dinner was as always good, I had the tuna pizza which has always been great! The Ceasar salad was also good but the pasta was delivered "cold". Not the best night at Cafe Maxx. read more

I have been coming to Cafe Maxx for years and Chef Saucy never fails to impress. The menu is well thought for any foodie looking to enjoy local fish with international execution. The bar is probably my favorite small bar to enjoy a pre dinner drink, romantic onyx counters, great service wine selection and cocktails. Must tried here are any of the specials, crusted mahi, caviar pie, any fresh catch. Honestly you can't go wrong here read more

Cafe Maxx - The bar - Seafood Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

It's a yes from me! So tasty and unique brunch options for after church on a Sunday. Definitely will be back to try more off of the menu. read more

Cafe Maxx - Morning Breakfast Sliders - Seafood Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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Cafe Max is a very underrated restaurant with spectacular dishes and phenomenal service. Nothing else needs to be said. GO. read more

We haven't been there in a while so we decided to try it. We have been looking for a good Sunday brunch restaurant. This is the second week in a row we've been there the food was so fresh and delicious . Everything was homemade. Our server Deb was great! I highly recommend this restaurant.! read more

Our first time here after a recommendation. Hard to park! No place in the front, $20 for valet in the front, $7 for valet to park you out back. Too long of a walk in the rain, the dark, or if you are older because around the block out back is the only place to park. Dark and old looking inside. We placed our order and the waitress, Jane, who stated they only serve bread to the table if it is requested. So we requested it. We should have known to not order food after this bowl of stale and disgusting "bread" products were brought to us. Well, we ordered 4 different meals, and 3 of the 4 were not worth the cost. One meal was penne pasta with chicken. It came with 5 small cut up bite size pieces of chicken in the pasta, and each piece was dry, overcooked. Normally an entire chicken breast would be cut up with the pasta. The pasta would have tasted ok, but they put a salad on top of it with some type of balsamic vinaigrette. It did not go at all with the crème sauce on the penne. It was disgusting, and the salad dressing pooled at the bottom of the bowl, causing the penne to drown! They charged $34 for this bowl of nonsense. Two of our meals were shrimp and scallops which consisted of 2 shrimp and 2 scallops...for $60! Way overpriced for this meal. It's not even an upscale restaurant, so they have no reason to charge such a price. The scallops on both plates were undercooked and had to be brought back for further cooking. Now on to the bathrooms!!! OMG! The bathrooms are right next to the kitchen! When you are walking into, or out of the bathrooms, the food prepared for people is lying out, inches from you as you walk by. So unsanitary! And Jane, when we told her the scallops were undercooked, gave us two small plates, told us to put the scallop pieces on them and she will take them to the kitchen to be cooked further. We have never seen this done before. This place was a huge let down. The hostess Joanna, was super nice though! :) read more