Had an incredible dinner at Max Fish and it honestly delivered across the board. Started with the lobster bisque -- silky, rich, and absolutely amazing. The clam chowder was just as good, thick and loaded with flavor and ingredients in every bite. The grilled octopus with potatoes was a standout -- perfectly tender (not rubbery at all) and packed with flavor. Oysters were fresh, crisp, and just straight up delicious. For the main, the paella was -- rich, loaded with seafood (shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, clams), and cooked perfectly. Paired it with a light beer which helped cut through the richness and kept everything balanced. Service was on point and the ambiance made it a great overall experience. Definitely a spot I'd go back to. read more

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Max Fish used to be my favorite restaurant. I love fish, and I felt they always made fish front and center to everything. They used to have "simply prepared" on the menu that was just the fish, with seasonings and complementary sides. That's gone from the menu. It was always perfectly prepared and complimentary to whatever fish you were having. Last night, that changed for me. I have noticed over my last few visits a change in the restaurant. At first, I thought it was just my tastes changing, but last night proved me wrong. I had the "North Atlantic Swordfish Saltimbooca". The description was "Proccuitto, mozzaella cheese, sage mascarpone, white polenta". Polenta is usually soft, with the fish on top. This was polenta soup, with the fish literally swimming in it. In addition, it was greasy. There was a lot of oil around the side. And on top of that, the mozzarella formed a rather nasty hard cheese coating on the fish that I removed to the side with my fork. It was one of the most unappetizing things I've had in a long time. The swordfish was completely lost; no flavor at all. After a few bites, I gave up on it. I also noticed that drinks have gotten smaller. I ordered a martini. It used to be quite generous (it is a $16 drink after all). The glass last night was much smaller, at the same price. The wine was good, but that was about it. VERY DISAPPOINTING. I should have gone with the Fish and Chips! Hard to mess that up. read more

We stopped in for the Toscano salad, a long time favorite. We started with the fried calamari - delicately battered, hot and fresh. We ordered one salad with pan-seared scallops and the other with grilled chicken the scallops were heavenly, but the chicken was a bit dried out. Loved the warm polenta croutons, fresh mozzarella balls and light dressing. The staff was friendly and attentive. read more

Happy hours are always best at the bar! Oh wait, it can ever only be at the bar! Max Fish is no exception to this rule. When their bar is full, they have the oyster bar too. It's actually enjoyable sitting there watching the food be prepared right in front of your eyes. It elevates the experience in all the right ways. It also helps to glance at what everyone else is eating and thinking. "Oh I can have that too." I ordered buffalo shrimp which was most recommended, scallop à la Plancha that was very appetizing and old bay fries and paired it with Sauvignon Blanc. Great company + delicious food + unique experience = can't go wrong with this mix! I wish I had more time to spend there. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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I love Max Fish for high end seafood. The weather is terrible tonight (for a TX girl not used to driving on icy roads) so I called in an order to go. I really wanted some fresh seafood so I ordered from the raw bar. The presentation was still thoughtful, packed with ice and stayed nice and cold. The selection was wonderful (with the old bay crab being my fav). Highly recommend for dine in or takeout read more

Max Fish - Raw bar sampler - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Went especially for the Max Amorē menu available this month here at Max Fish. That was one of my favorite places to eat when it was open. Table for one, great service as usual. A nice tablecloth restaurant for lunch on a blustery day, what a relief. Started with an Atlantic non-alcoholic beer and the Roasted Garlic cluster with Focaccia came to the table as I breathed a sigh of relief. Prix Fixe menu with three courses: a De La Casa salad so delicious with its bleu cheese then onto the Bombolini Pasta in a tomato cream sauce, peas with hot/sweet sausage ended the meal with a Limoncello Panna Cotta adorned with a wild blue berry sauce. What a day and what memories! read more

Max Fish - Panna Cotta - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Welcome to Max Fish! The restaurant is located at 110 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury, CT 06033. This is perhaps the best happy hour in the state. The choices of food items and drinks just can't be beat and it's 3:30 PM - 6 PM every day! What's better than that?' It's packed in here! I had to park much farther away than normal and I took the last seat at the bar at the very end. To start out it, I'm having a bottle of S. Pellegrino sparking water. Pellegrino water is special due to its long filtration process through the Italian Alps, which naturally enriches it with minerals, giving it a distinctive taste with gentle bubbles and a slightly bitter note. It is highly regarded in fine dining, where it is served to complement food and wine, often served at a specific temperature and in a particular glass to preserve its delicate qualities. For my first drink, I'm having a Max Manhattan made with Old Overholt Rye, Cinzano sweet vermouth, orange bitters and an orange twist garnish. This is perfect! It's well balanced, garnished and presented. For my first food item, I'm having the Caesar Salad made with romaine lettuce, garlic croutons and Parmesan cheese. This is a cute, little salad with great taste! It's nicely tossed, lettuce is crisp and clean, dressing is good and has crunchy croutons. For my second food item, I'm having a Cup of Clam Chowder. I'm guessing this is the New England version. Clam chowder is a hearty soup made with clams, potatoes, and onions, with regional variations like creamy New England (milk/cream), tomato-based Manhattan, and clear Rhode Island styles. They ask you if you want to add salt, pepper or hot sauce. Hot sauce all the way! This came out fast (a minute?)! I love the homemade croutons! They are very crunchy! This is good let me tell you! For my third food item, I'm having the Buck A Littleneck (3) and the Buck A Cherrystone (3). These are raw clams. A littleneck clam is a type of mollusk known for its hard, oval shell with radiating lines and concentric rings. A cherrystone is a medium-sized hard-shell clam, specifically a size of the quahog clam that is larger than a littleneck but smaller than a chowder clam. Don't forget to sprinkle the lemon juice on! Add a little Tabasco and yummy! For my second drink, I'm having the Old Fashioned made with Old Forester bourbon, simple syrup and Angostura bitters. Nice presentation! This is perfect! It's well balanced, garnished and presented! For my fourth food item, I'm having the Oyster of the Day (3). These are good! O like the vinegar sauce too! The cocktail sauce and hot sauce make it really amazing! For my fifth food item, I'm having a Salmon Lettuce cup. Lettuce cups are a popular, healthy dish where lettuce leaves are used as a low-carb alternative to bread or tortillas to hold various fillings, most commonly Asian-inspired ground meat and vegetable mixtures. For my sixth food item, I'm having the Spanish Stuffed Clams (2) made with chorizo (a coarsely textured, spiced pork sausage), roasted peppers and panko (a light, flaky Japanese breadcrumb known for creating an exceptionally crisp coating on fried or baked foods). These are bacony, buttery and briny stuffed clams. For my third drink, I'm having the Gin Gimlet made with Greylock Gin, simple syrup and lime juice. This is a London Dry style gin w/ aromas of licorice, citrus peel, juniper & coriander. On finish, it shows pepper, cinnamon, with a hint of green herbaceousness. Oh yeah! This is good! It's well balanced, garnished and presented! For my seventh item, I'm having the "Baltimore Style" Shrimp Cocktail made with Old Bay seasoning and stone grounds mustard. OMG! This is good! Add some hot sauce and this is the bomb! For my fourth drink I'm having the Cinnamon Daiquiri made with Planteray 3 Star, cinnamon and lime. This is good! It's well balanced, garnished and presented! For my entree, I'm having the Grilled Hidden Fjord Salmon made with golden quinoa, golden raisins, roasted cauliflower, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, watercress and brown butter pomegranate vinaigrette. For my side, I'm having the Garlic Hericot Verts. OMG! This is so good! Nothing left to take home! For dessert, I'm having the Apple Pave made with vanilla ice cream and dolce de leche anglaise. Look at this masterpiece! This is huge! This is delicious!!! For my fifth (and final) drink. I'm having the Down With The Richness made with Whistle Pig "Piggyback" bourbon, cocoa-infused Averna, coffee-infused Aperol and espresso. Oh yeah! This is good! I like the large, square ice cube! This drink is fantastic! This is a record! I've been here for 5 1/2 hours! What a great meal here! read more

Max Fish - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

I've been here twice and both visits were excellent. The first time I visited was with a friend while we were staying at a hotel across the street. I enjoyed my first visit so much I decided to stop here again when I was driving back to MA from NJ. This place has done what I previously thought was impossible: got me to enjoy oysters. Any restaurant that can tell you where the oysters came from and give a flavor description for each has high quality oysters. When I first visited for lunch, my friend and I both ordered the poke bowl with salmon and a cup of clam chowder. Last time I ordered the clam chowder again and grilled fish tacos plus an additional fried shrimp taco for $5 since I happened to be there during happy hour. The tacos were flavorful and large enough for me to have leftovers to take home. The servers are friendly and the ambiance is comfortable. I will be back next time I'm in the area or driving through! read more

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I have been to max fish a few times now ! And I'm happy to say I always have a great time . The staff is lovely , and the food is amazing , the restaurant is very cold ( at least where I was sitting ) other than that great spot for food ! I started with the shrimp cocktail for my appetizer! Which was served cold over a bowl of ice cream! The shrimp were seasoned to perfection which i loved ! Even the mustard dipping sauce was really good ( and I hate mustard !) I also got the summer salad which was served with fresh ingredients , nice peach balsamic dressing which was really good . Dressing was nice and light perfect for the salad, but did not really taste the peachy flavour . For my entree got the grilled salmon with grilled veggies , couscous and a zucchini paste ! The salmon was cooked perfectly and delicious , the veggies were good ( however very minimal veggies on my plate.. others had a decent amount ). couscous was good as well ! I really enjoyed the zucchini paste it brought everything together perfectly ! Highly recommend if you need a healthy meal or you love salmon Finally for dessert was the blueberry crème brûlée which was very goood ! Highly recommend! read more

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The food was great, and my kids really enjoyed their salmon and fish and chips--big, tasty portions! They also loved their kids' menu, which came with a fun coloring activity on the other side. Our server, Lisa, was incredible--cheerful, attentive, and made our meal extra special. The service was awesome, and the food came out promptly. The ambiance was nicely dimmed, a perfect mix of cozy light. We also tried the lobster rolls and savored every bite! read more

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One of the best happy hours in CT. It's not just the cost and what you get for it, it's also absolutely delicious. Fast service and incredibly fast food. My dad and I always prefer the smaller bar's atmosphere that's straight ahead as you walk in - much calmer. That, and you get to watch the raw bar in action! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants that I frequent often. Food is always good, ambiance is great and service is great. Today, our server, Mr. Christian N. Was nothing short of amazing. His attentiveness to detail, checking on us at all the right moments and keeping our drinks full was greatly appreciated. The only reason I'm not giving a perfect 5 stars is my son's burger was overcooked and he asked for it medium; this was no fault of Christian's because he showed me the order he placed. This review is to show gratitude to Christian and the establishment for always being great. Cheers! read more

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Went there tonight for a birthday party. The service was not good. They tacked on a two dollar and 50 Cent tab on everybody's bill for cake cutting that we never asked for. We brought the cake in ourselves and cut it ourselves We did not ask that they cut it. Our friend bought a bottle of champagne a very expensive bottle from Max fish for our table. We had a table of eight people and had to wait 45 minutes for our drinks because they were too busy serving people at the happy hour bar. They wouldn't allow us to go get our drinks at the happy hour bar because we are at a table I have never experienced this at any other high-end restaurant. I will not be coming back here. read more

Max Fish is a 100% vibe in Glastonbury! Really good specials! Fast and attentive service and great prices and food! read more

Max Fish - HH oysters - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Great restaurant if you love sea food that offers indoor and outdoor seating. Service was oustanding, dining areas were very clean, and the decor of the resturant was beautiful. Everything on the menu looked great but I got the Buffalo shrimp as an appetizer and a lobster roll for my entree which was delicious. Definitely recommend checking this place out for brunch, lunch, or dinner. read more

Max Fish - New England Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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The best happy hour in Greater Hartford. I'm a huge fan of the buffalo shrimp and fish & chips. The drinks are delicious and reasonable. Happy Hour has great food and energy. read more

Went to this restaurant to just get the Clam Chowder soup but we received such a warm welcome that we had a few more items. We had shellfish from raw bar which looked very inviting. We had Little Neck and Cherrystone Clams, Oysters. We also had a Salmon Poke which was one of the best I tasted. The service by Lauren was both professional and friendly. read more

Max Fish - The raw Shellfish and the Salmon Poke. - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

First of all, the happy hour is fantastic. If you haven't been, you must go! I dont want to state days/times in case it changes at some point. We got oysters and cherrystone clams from the raw bar. I have to say the cherrystones might have been the biggest I have ever had, very enjoyable. The black bass special was extremely flavorful and should be on the main menu if it wasn't for the seasonality. Our waitress was ready to rock and was helpful along the way. My brother's flavored martini was great and then the next two were made different, so had three different drinks under the same title. The bar area is so open, but noise level was perfect for continuing a conversation. I look forward to coming back again. read more

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Crispy jumbo shrimp was delicious . Gin gimblet was strong . Because of holiday season it's festive and has a good vibe . read more

Max Fish - gin gimlet - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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Amazing! Decided to go here after seeing so many good reviews. I thought this would be the best place to celebrate my parents' birthday and we all left happy. We were seated in the dining section of the restaurant (it's huge) and it was so nice inside. Our server was super friendly and attentive. He answered all of our questions and gave recommendations. We started off with drinks and the sampler. I strongly recommend the sampler for a group of three or more. It had everything we needed and more! The seafood was so fresh and tasty. For the entree I went with the NY steak strip and half a lobster. Not only was it delicious but filling and I was able to take the rest home. For dessert, they were able to give us two cookies for both of my parents to celebrate. I'll definitely be coming again! 10/10 read more

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First visit, convenient as it was walkable from my hotel. Environment is warm, inviting, and clean. Had their Canadian grilled halibut - very satisfying both to the eyes and palate! The citrus-plum jam worked beautifully with the fish. Also enjoyed a couple NEBCO fuzzy, baby duck brews! Service was excellent. read more

Max Fish - Specials - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Came here for a bachelor party for a friend and the food was amazing. The skyscraper appetizer was massive and easily fed 6 hungry guys. We were stuffed after eating it but had to keep pushing through because everything was so good. The fish and chips were the best ones I had in my life. At the end of the meal, we realized one of our dishes was missing. We let the server know and said not to worry because we were so full. The manager came by and insisted we try it and comped the dish for us. 11/10 service. read more

Max Fish - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Good lobster roll comes with fries & slaw. I didn't like the slaw at all. The fish & chips came with slaw as well. The fish was overly battered, and fish was tasteless with pockets of raw batter inside. This place was very busy on a Sunday afternoon. If I'm in the neighborhood, maybe I'd drop in for the lobster roll, but their fish & chips were disappointing. Happy Yelping! read more

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On the eve before Thanksgiving, at 82 yesrs old, after a day traveling by train from New York and staying at the Hilton Garden Inn, I declined going with my Glastonbury family to the casinos and to pickle ball. My nephew spoke highly of Max Fish, so with great expectations, I was looking forward to a delicious seafood dinner, at walking distance from the hotel. I ordered the $39 lobster bake with clams, chorizo, potatoes and corn. I don't like sending food back, but I should have. The clams were too chewy to swallow, so they went into the shell waste dish. Everything was piled on so high, that it was a chore to begin eating the too chewy barely warm lobster. The kitchen did not crack the claws, which I tried to do myself, so after attempting to break them, and spraying my sweater with lobster juce, I finally got the attention of the waiter to ask him for a lobster cracker. He was very apologetic. He told me that they should have taken care of that. I tried to eat the rest of the dish, but everything was barely lukewarm. I again got the attention of the waiter. I asked him if this specialty was to be served hot or just lukewarm. He said hot. I had him touch the bottom of the plate, and once again he was very apologetic. He sent the manager to me who offered me a dessert on the house, which I gracefully declined. On my way out, I stopped to look into the kitchen and understood completely. It appeared to be a fast food takeout kitchen. If you care more for quantity than quality, then I recommend you go to Max Fish, and spend a lot of your hard earned cash for a heap of uninspired poorly cooked food. I do not recommend this restaurant to those if you who enjoy quality cuisine, from restaurants that care for their clients. Another word about the service. A waiter, who brings a plate directly from the kitchen, should feel that the plate is not hot enough to serve his guest, for if the plate is not hot then neither is the food. Thankfully, this ruined dining experience will be quickly forgotten at Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow for which I am truly grateful. read more

Max Fish - steamed lobster specialty with clams, chorizo, potatoes and corn. - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Loved the food, happy hour and New York City vibe. We had cherrystones, fish/chips, scallops, clam chowder and a divine pumpkin cheesecake.

After my first visit I wrote that Max Fish may be my new favorite restaurant. After my fourth visit today, I can confirm that. Every item is so well conceived and perfectly executed. The service is special. The experience is elegant but never stuffy - fun but also serious. I am sure students of hospitality know exactly why the music is directed at us Boomers, but it never fails to add a little joy to the visit. But, the food remains the star, and it is delicious! read more

To briefly update my last review, our dinner tonight was excellent, consisting of martinis, lobster rolls, and glasses of house Chardonnay. We were lucky that it was lobster month, so the rolls 'only' cost $27 instead of the regular price, $38 (ouch!). Service was excellent and the atmosphere lively, but not overly loud. Very nice overall. read more

Max Fish - Bread service - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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Last minute decision to try Max Fish's Happy hour. Once able to find parking we had short wait for high top table. Overall had a great time with great small plates. Especially impressed with staff working together to provide great service. Will go again but try to get there earlier. read more

I had really great clam chowder. The espresso martini was excellent. Next time, we'll try dinner read more

Amazing place for seafood! My husband booked this restaurant for our 20th years wedding anniversary knowing my love for high quality seafood! I got a grilled lemongrass black bass (love combination of curry and coconut). Also mocktail was delicious! Service was exemplary and we are so grateful for making our evening memorable! read more

10/10 consistently. Love the buffalo shrimp, always great service, best bar setting and most recently just had the Furikake Hawaiian tuna and it was one of the best entree's I've had at Max Fish. read more

Recently went for happy hour. It was packed and the menu looked great. The drinks were great but the food fell short. I was so surprised as I have had an excellent fish dish here for an entree lunch before. Maybe it was due to high demand and churning the food out so quickly at happy hour but I ordered 4 things and they all missed the mark and fell short. I would come back for lunch or dinner but not happy hour. read more

Nice ambiance, good service, and good food. Particularly enjoyed the Pink Pony Club cocktail, the sea scallops with spaetzle, the lump crab and shrimp scampi over linguine, the cheesecake, and the chocolate mousse cake. We would go back! read more

Max Fish - Pink Pony Club - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Food was delicious, ambience was great, and service was excellent. We love the outdoor seating area, which thanks to the ceiling fans, was comfortable even on a very hot day. read more

Max Fish - Spring Salad with shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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We have been going here for years, however tonight wasn't impressed by the hostess when we had a party of 6 for HH, they would not seat us until one more person showed up, we were already at half, the table wasn't set up yet until the rest of my party arrived. also, prior to getting a table we were told that the table was reserved for another party at a certain time tonight I felt really rushed eating during happy hour. We usually have the same waitress Rachel who is always attentive with our needs, however, earlier this evening, we had a different waitress, and she wasn't really attentive kept forgetting stuff. It was quite slow service. She did apologize about being patient however it was not that crazy. we also ordered the chili lime shrimp dish however the rice was undercooked and the shrimp was burnt, took off both of our bill. Food during HH comes out quick. Buffalo shrimp had a new dipping sauce def was not their normal blue cheese Bring back the Max Fish hot sauce for the oysters! I wont be going to HH on a Saturday afternoon read more

The ambiance was great! The atmosphere was great. The service was great! The food was delicious and fresh! They definitely didn't hold back on the liquor in the drink! The island time drink was a 10/10! I would definitely recommend this spot for a date night! read more

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I celebrated my 40th birthday party with a group of 30 in the private party room. Everything from start to finish in the entire process was spectacular. Alex helped plan the event and was patient with all questions and clear and detailed in each of her answers. On the day of the event, our two servers Carlton and Ash were beyond excellent. They were attentive and made sure everyone's needs were met quickly and always with a smile. We will certainly be having future parties here and asking for them again. The brunch menu for the party was great with options that could meet everyone's tastes. The restaurant worked so well to help us with party guests who have severe food allergies. I also highly recommended considering some of the "add ons" to the party menu. read more

My wife and I were celebrating the day that I proposed to her. We had a very nice meal. I started with the tuna tar tar and my wife had some shrimp cocktail. Our entrees were the paella and a Tuscan salad with grilled chicken (not a big seafood gal). Food was all on point. What I would like to point out was the service. Our waitress was great but the table next to us was an elderly couple who were obviously regulars. The woman needed some assistance and the staff were very helpful and patient. No less then 5 different employees stopped by the table to greet them and say hello. We will definitely be returning soon. read more

The fish and chips used to be excellent here. A couple months ago visited with a friend. Service was terrible and fish was greasy, had way too much batter and was grey inside. What happened? I spoke with the manager and all he said was "sorry." read more

I have eaten at Max Fish multiple times when in the Glastonbury area. It proves to be consistent on all fronts. This week was no different. Our party was greeted nicely as we entered, service was good, the food was good and we were made to feel valued as we departed. I recommend a visit to MaX Fish. read more

Max Fish - Fried Rock Shrimp Taco - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut