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

Still the BEST happy hour ever! The place is packed and the menu is large! Max screams we love you. They now have opened the entire left side of restaurant as happy hour! Staff is amazing! read more

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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

If you can't make it to the shore, fear not-- fresh and flavorful seafood can be found in Glastonbury! The ambiance is really charming, with a clean and comfortable atmosphere, and the servers are very knowledgeable about the menu. Don't miss: the desserts are definitely worth trying here! read more

Max Fish - Red Velvet Cheesecake and Cappuccino - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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One of my favorite places to go for Happy Hour 3:30-6 and last call of food is 5:30. They change the menu seasonal for HH. The atmosphere is always pleasant and great staff that work there. I love there drink specials they offer for HH. Always fresh seafood. read more

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I ordered the fish and chips and was very very disappointed. It was truly the worst I have ever eaten. The fish was so over fried and super greasy. I had to peel the skin off in order to eat it and the coleslaw was terrible. I expected more from this place. read more

Came here yesterday for some seafoods. My family really enjoyed seafood. For starters, we got the mussels, tuna tarter, baked clams and a raw bar tower. The mussels were delicious with the coconut curry sauce. The baked clams was great but wished the clams were a little bigger. The rawr bar is a great way to try a little of everything which was also fresh. We got the calm chowder which was delicious for a cold day. We got the lobster roll and fish and chips as the main. The fish was crispy outside and moist inside. The lobster roll had big chunks of lobster meat. One of the roll had a hair inside but they changed it for us and came out with a new one. Overall, come to this place to give it a try. If you get cold easily, maybe layer up since it was pretty chilly inside. read more

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Went here for dinner with a large party and sat out on the patio. Our waitress was friendly enough but we were not given enough silverware nor crayons with the kids menu. We did ask when she came back and she got both items so not really a problem. I had the toscana salad which is one of the "Max" franchise items which is always tasty. Members of our group had the calamari as an appetizer and enjoyed it. The swordfish was delicious. The mac and cheese left much to be desired. It almost tasted like they used low salt cheese? Blandest mac and cheese I have ever had. Pass on that. read more

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Went here for my birthday dinner and I couldn't be more impressed. Everything was perfect. We ordered an assortment of items off the menu, including mixed drinks and we couldn't of been happier. This is my go to seafood restaurant in the Hartford area. If you haven't tried it, you must. read more

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My sister and I took my mom to Max Fish for Resurrection Day. Our starters were 10 NY Fishers raw oysters and Spicy steamed mussels and shrimp in spicy coconut curry. My sister and I's first drink was pretty strong. It was a Navy Proof with Myers Rum. It was pretty tasty. Our second drink was a Sausalito it sunk the Navy Proof, like the Titanic. It had Reposado Tequila and one square piece of ice. Trust me it never melted. My sister and I both ordered the Fish & Chips with fries and fresh cole slaw. It was pretty good. It seems to be the most popular meal ordered at Max Fish. I will definitely return to Max Fish for their happy hour. They have an extensive menu and great prices. To all my Yelpers let's us continue to eat our way throughout the world. #FOODIE4LIFE!! read more

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I got the clam chowder, Bouillabaisse and the boyfriend got the salmon. Clam chowder was delicious. Homemade croutons were a nice touch. Love the salted butter they give you with the bread. Bouillabaisse definitely needed more flavor. I think the best part were the breadsticks in there. Probably wouldn't get that again. A bit bland. Salmon looked great I would maybe try that next time. Charming atmosphere. Sat at the bar after dinner and the bartenders were great. Great sense of humor and attentive. I love Max Restaurants! read more

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Take 2 wasn't quite as pleasant as 2016... Instead of going for my own pleasure this time we held our 2024 Pratt & Whitney President Leadership Holiday Party at Max Fish... and while my meal (which was a steak), was good - those who ordered the Scallops were left with a little left to be desired. The service was ok (our assigned server Briana was on it), we just wish there was more attentiveness to it. The event portion was also a little slow, with responses, the décor was lacking.. not the typical 'Max' experience of excellent consistency... read more

It was our second time there. The shrimp cocktail was amazing, the clam chowder delicious, and the main course of halibut very, very good. Service was pleasant and prompt. The ambience was classic New England Fishhouse. Will be back next time we're in the Hartford area. read more

I am a fan of max fish for sure but tonight my main meal the Tuna was out of this world. It came with truffles gnocchi. I am always hesitant of truffled food but the gnocchi with the mushrooms, tuna, and squash was insanely good. I savored every bite. I am never disappointed with our service they are always so attentive and helpful when navigating the menu options. The restaurant was busy but somehow it was not too load. Which is impressive to me because I have a hard time focusing on the conversation at my table when it's too loud. read more

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Another great trip to the neighborhood gem! And not just the food, but the service was also great! I really enjoyed my chicken Parm, which was huge! My husband got the salmon, a healthier option, but tasty and delicious! Kudos to Max Fish for consistency! Yum! read more

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Max Fish is the best restaurant in Glastonbury.... Between the staff and the food... A+! Happy hour is the best with great food at great prices! Love this place and will continue to go here often!!!! read more

This is our second time here and it exceeded our expectations again. Started with the oysters - we decided to try every option they offered and were glad we did for each one had a different flavor. The clam chowder has clams in it and lobster bisque has chunks of lobster. The Caesar salad is big so we split it. If you like octopus try the grilled appetizer- it was delicious. The staff and service were great- they pay attention but do not hover. read more

Reservations for were made, online, for the formal dining area, on June 1st for myself and my husband to celebrate Father's Day. I then called to request a larger booth due to a previous visit where we sat uncomfortably in a small booth. I was put on hold as the gentleman checked the reservations and then returned to the phone telling me that it would not be a problem and that I was all set. I was also told that a note would be added to the reservation. Upon arrival we were informed that larger crowds were coming in and that we could not have a larger booth. I asked when were those reservations made because when I called I was told it would not be a problem and that we were all set. The hostess kept stating that we could not be accommodated. It was noted that a couple that had arrived just before us were seated at a large booth. My husband and I had to take a small booth in the informal dining area. I say "had to" because it was too late to make reservations elsewhere. When heading to the restroom, I asked the couple if they had reserved a large booth and their response was, "No, we were seated here." Therefore the hostess had not reviewed the reservations and did not care to make sure that our reservations were honored, especially since you have to provide your credit card information when making a reservation. Please note that there was an empty large booth that was set for 3 people behind the couple who stated that they had not requested a large booth. If our reservations were made first and I had requested a larger booth prior to the day, how was our reservation not honored? I have never received such poor service in which a reservation was totally ignored. We were not able to sit in the formal dining area and had to settle for a small booth. What was the point in making a reservation? Very disappointed! read more

100% yes for happy hour!!! We love it here! We've always gone for an early dinner ish happy hour but order from The HH menu and regular menu. The food is really great and so is the service. I think the quality of the food and ingredients is superb. Can get pricy but with it 99% of the time. The 1% that I didn't like was the octopus from The regular or specials menu it was a salty but the grill was pretty good. We always get the oysters Buffalo shrimp Calamari Scallop mango ceviche I ordered the fish and chips once and it was so thick it wasn't cooked all the way but I will try it again another time for sure. for dinner, I would recommend reservations. Happy hour gets pretty packed but I love that they have them every day. read more

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The drinks are super good I got a purple sunshine the best drink ever and they give free things at brunch like fruit drink shots and gingerbread muffins and it's very fancy read more

Max Fish - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

My wife and I had a great dinner on the Max Fish patio tonight. The patio was beautiful with its shades of blues, ceiling stripes and flowers. Service was top notch. Our primary waiter was attentive, friendly and efficient, and Max Fish had a team approach to service. We started with two chowders. My wife had the New England Clam Chowder and I had a Manhattan seafood chowder. My wife's chowder had great texture and flavor from my brief taste of it. I don't usually order Manhattan style chowder, but I was looking for something lighter than New England style. It was decent, but did not convert me. For my dinner, I ordered the Raw Bar Sampler, which consisted of oysters, shrimp cocktail, Baltimore style shrimp, tuna tartare, scallops ceviche, snow crab claws and little necks. It was my first time eating something like this in a while and it was fantastic. The shrimp and crab claws were perfect. The oysters and little necks were on point. The tuna tartare was very good. One of my favorite parts of the sampler was the scallop ceviche. The scallops had great flavor and texture and they were dressed with what I'll call deconstructed, chopped guacamole. My wife's Scallops A La Plancha was great too. The scallops were expertly seared. The golden couscous had a mild, but pleasant flavor and the asparagus, peas, chickpeas and blistered cherry tomatoes added greens and reds and crunchiness. The burst of liquid from the tomatoes really added to the dish. It was a classic Max Restaurant Group performance. I expect nothing less. read more

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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The food was freshly prepared & packed with flavor. A very nice/clean atmosphere. a great sport for a date, business meeting or family. read more

The best seafood ever! We went for our anniversary and was not disappointed. They accidentally brought my husband two soups so who could complain about that!! I had the salmon and gobbled it down before I could even take a picture. Lemon drop martinis were made to perfection. We sat outside under the heated tent and it was exact right temperature. We will definitely be going back!!! read more

Max Fish - Lemon drop martini! - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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Great restaurant! Been here already a few times and each time was great. Each server we had took care of us really and they were very professional Had the fish and chips, I enjoyed it! Would absolutely recommend this place. read more

Happy hour was excellent! One of the best burgers I ever ate ! My husband and daughter enjoyed so many of the happy hour seafood items. They were fresh and delicious . read more

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

I went here for a happy hour session and was super impressed!! The bar was full and even though on the menu it said that it was strict about that, they let us sit at a regular table and order off the happy hour menu. I got sooo much food because I wanted to try it all. Pork belly bao, rock shrimp taco, fish taco, scallops, salmon poke bowl, oysters and the pomegranate margarita. Everything was so good, I would just say the pork bao and fish taco was a bit on the saltier side but still flavorful. Everything came out so fast as if they had it ready in the kitchen. The margarita was so strong and tasty as well. read more

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After frequenting the beloved Max Oyster in WeHa we were told to visit restos in Glastonbury the self-proclaimed (by a local -- don't shoot the messenger) 2nd best restaurant mecca closest to West Hartford.. and of course Max Fish being the sister of Oyster. I'd give Max Fish 3.5 if I could but since we can't half stars 4 will do bc the seafood was still great. We ordered the seafood tower and truffle fries bc truffles fries are life and compliment everything. Also ordered some cocktails. Went in a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty quiet. Food was consistent ; service was solid ; ambiance was meh.. a huge part of restaurant experience for me is the overall vibe and that was missing for me.. for a few keys reasons.. - location, location!! Compared to Oyster House this is in the middle of nowhere and felt isolated.. - As mentioned we did go on a Sunday afternoon on a holiday weekend so we need to give it a pass here - but what really got me was that we sat at a highboy by the bar and they were flies EVERYWHERE!! I get it.. summer and open doors but WTH.. Not sure we'd be back considering we're closer to Oyster but we did appreciate the good food and service! read more

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

Food was delicious and portions for the entrees were great. Bread basket was also very tasty. Service was a bit slow but the ambiance was nice inside. read more

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Due to the pandemic and restaurant restrictions we were able to enjoy Max Fish's outdoor patio seating. The ambiance is absolutely fantastic! Even with the mask upon entry and wait staff masked and gloved up- it still felt like an amazing dining experience- one that I have not had for a few months now! Max Fish does a great job at adhering to all the health and safety regulations due to the pandemic so don't fear going out here! Their drinks are pretty amazing as well! I got a blackberry sangria which essentially tasted like a piece of blackberry pie with the praline- so good! My sister got a sparkling rosé and my sister and her friend got a delicious pink sangria! I would love to go here for their happy hour one day. Delicious bread and sea salt butter was given to us numerous times- it was that good! Entrees were good we got lobster rolls, scallops, cheeseburger, clam chowder, and halibut. Though the bread honestly outshined my meal surprisingly! Overall- check this place out! They are very prepared to handle the virus precautions, the drinks were amazing and the food is good! can't wait to try out their happy hour one day! read more

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Went to Max Fish a couple weeks ago and just like all their establishments the food and service was top quality. I had the salmon. A nice char on the fish. Delicious lemon risotto underneath. Will definitely be back to Max Fish and any Max property. read more

Max Fish - Grilled Hidden Fjord Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Had a birthday celebration with nineteen people in the private dining room. The food was absolutely amazing and all nineteen were more than satisfied. The service was exceptional, prompt, courteous and not at all rushed. I highly recommend this first class establisment. read more

We were in Glastonbury, CT and try out for the first time at this awesome restaurant. we had a very nice lunch, our food came out fast and cook to perfection. Our server was so attentive and even the manager came over to check that we were well taking care of. So looking forward for our next visit. read more

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Max Fish Happy Hour is easily one of the BEST deals around! This is a hill I will gladly die on! My partner and I frequently celebrate whatever we can at Max Fish. Why? Because the quality is impeccable, service NEVER disappoints, and it is clean! For this visit, we really splurged! We ordered a dozen of the cherry stone clams for $1 each, 6 oysters, 2 servings of French fries (don't judge, their fries are SO good), mussels, clam chowder, tacos, and a salmon poke bowl. I know - we really treated ourselves! My highlights are the cherry stones. As much as I love oysters, I feel like clams are a better bite! Max Fish always has incredibly fresh cherry stone clams which are always so beautifully shucked. I'm a huge fan of their French fries. They are thin, crispy, and well seasoned. For $3, it is a huge serving to go along with anything else you decide to order. Big shoutout to their mussels and poke bowl which I didn't expect to be so flavorful and impactful! The mussels we received were giant - I've never seen mussels so big before! I really enjoyed the poke bowls which had salmon, spicy aioli, avocado, cucumber, and seaweed salad. I highly recommend checking out Max Fish if you haven't yet! It's a pristine place to go for Happy Hour, but in general if you're looking for a delicious seafood meal! I am not ashamed to get down and dirty and order the steamed lobster here. You can taste how fresh everything is. I truly appreciate their dedication to freshness, cleanliness, and service! Max Restaurant group knows how to get it right! read more

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Kudos to the chef!! Great food! Cod was flaky and mashies were super good!! Thank you much for a delightful experience!! read more

Max Fish - Kudos to the chef!!! Food was amazing!!! Cod was flaky, mashed potatoes were really good. A delightful experience!!! - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Waitstaff appropriately attentive and addressed all of our questions and warned us of items and f which they only had 1 order left (surprising given it was 12:45...but good to know). Diverse menu. Happy to have a broad selection that it was more than just fried fish/seafood with a lobster roll. Hot items were surprisingly reasonable. read more

While the atmosphere is bustling , you can still have a nice cozy time. The food and service are top notch no matter what you order. The kitchen is also willing to make adjustments in to meet each diner's particular tastes. Whether you are joining friends, colleagues or family members you can be assured your fining wants and desires will met . read more

Shocking, another great visit to Max Fish. I came here on a Sunday to enjoy their happy hour with my husband. This place is normally slammed around happy hour during the week so it was nice to see parking available and space at the bar on this Sunday. We got a seat and our bartender helped us right away. She also made sure to keep checking on us throughout the night. The food is great, I love that they redid some of the happy hour options. The mussels in the new curry sauce was particularly great in my opinion. The scallops a la plancha for happy hour was also a great deal and you got a lot of food with it. Overall amazing, highly recommend a stop in here! read more

My family and I love coming here for happy hour! Their menu is insane and for a good price! Cocktails are great as well and it's cute inside. Located in a lively shopping plaza read more

Max Fish - Poke Bowls and seasonal cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

This place is really good the drink old fashion With the black cherry is really good read more

Amazing food! Chloe was our server and couldn't have been more attentive and knowledgeable. Overall great experience and would recommend trying their seafood linguini. Delish! read more