Best happy hour close to home with my fav on the menu oysters. No complaints about the service and this is the perfect after work place after a long day. read more

Happy hour!!! Waited until our second happy hour trip (we drive 30 mins) to verify that this is the best seafood happy hour in CT! From the extra friendly and accommodating staff to the most delicious and fresh seafood. Not to mention prices that make the drive even more worth it! I won't bother going into every detail but for happy hour get the cherry stones, Baltimore shrimp and the burger! You won't be disappointed! Everything else on the happy menu is good too but those are our favorite Extra shout out to the raw bar technician and the waitresses, we sat here both times and wouldn't want to sit anywhere else! read more

Max Fish - Cherrystones and 2 Baltimore shrimp orders - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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Wish I could give this lunch a better review - the food was pretty good, but I had an unfortunate experience with the service. It was a beautiful, sunny, perfect summer afternoon and we asked to sit outside. Our hostess had to leave to "go ask" if we were allowed to be seated outside, despite there being a number of available tables. Another hostess quickly approached us and I let her know that we were waiting to find out if we could be seated outside. Her response was that the first hostess was very new "and didn't know anything, so of course she had to go ask." I thought that was unprofessional of the second hostess to remark. Once seated outside, our waitress came to our table promptly and asked what we wanted to drink. I'm very recently sober and asked what non-alcoholic beers they had. The only offering was Heineken 0.0, which is fine, I enjoy that beer with seafood, although another option or two would have been appreciated. My friend ordered the house Chardonnay. Here's where things went South. Our waitress came back with our beverages. Usually when I order a beer in a bottle or can, they bring that out together with an empty glass. My "non-alcoholic" beer arrived already poured in the glass. I didn't think much of it, as my friend's wine was already poured, as well. We weren't offered any bread with lunch. I saw bread at another table and am not sure if this is something we had to specifically request during lunch? I was in the mood for oysters and we ordered a dozen Noank's. I love these little local oysters, and they were shucked perfectly. The cocktail sauce was begging for a lot more horseradish, although I enjoyed their spin on the mignonette - it was almost like a pickle brine with minced cucumber in it, crisp and refreshing. The food is the only thing that is saving this review from being one star. My friend ordered the Rock Shrimp Po'Boy special, and I went with the Tomato & Watermelon Salad with scallops on the side. Scallops were cooked perfectly, I loved how light and refreshing my salad was. **It was around this time that I started to wonder if my beer was actually non-alcoholic. Honestly, I think there was a miscommunication with the bartender who poured my first beer as a regular Heineken. I'm on a medication that makes alcohol disagree with me, I've also worked pretty hard to maintain my four months of sobriety and I wasn't feeling great by this point. We ordered another round anyhow, and the second beer came in the Heineken 0.0 bottle. When the check came, the waitress apologized and said that my first beer rang up incorrectly as a regular Heineken. This was kind of the confirmation of my fears. If the service experience had been better, I would definitely say I'll be back, but I left this lunch so upset, I can honestly say I have no plans on returning. Surely an honest mistake, but a very serious one. Would it have been any different if I had a food allergy?? read more

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Went for brunch for the first time and was beyond impressed. We had a group of 8. An awesome waitress. Delicious food. Fabulous cocktails. Not rushed. Just an amazing experience, per usual. Additional important thing to know: they have the BEST happy hour around. read more

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As a part of a restaurant group, it is one of their better offerings. I always have a delicious meal and enjoy the ambience and decor. When they are very busy, the food tends to come out slow, but I am giving every restaurant grace these days due to post Covid hiring being a real bugaboo read more

I've been with small and large groups for dinner and for brunch and the food and staff are always amazing. Food and specials are consistently fantastic and the drinks are always great as well. Would reccomend for happy hour, brunch or any occassion. read more

This is my first time coming to Max Fish in many years. The first two were not memorable but this time it was. Either the food got better, my observation and critiquing skills got better, or I just forgot but all I know for sure is that making a reservation on a Friday or Saturday evening here is a must if you don't want to wait an hour at minimum. The woman and I proudly took our seats immediately after checking in and watching the couple in front of us get put off to the side to wait an hour and a half. On open table I remember a table for two in standard seating was already fully booked over 3 days in advanced for a Saturday night. This is an issue for many places but just saying, Max Fish is one of them. Given they were fully booked, it was packed, people all over the place and your server is excellent when he is with you but sometimes hard to find. Knowing the situation, that is completely fine. It's impossible to be in two places at once especially when the place is this packed. To start off we shared the Shellfish Sampler. Extremely similar to the other Shellfish Samplers at Max's Oyster Bar and Max Downtown which is not surprising. It was excellent as usual. For me, I had the Hallibut a la Plancha special. Fresh Hallibut with a perfect crust in the outside, it is a very meaty white fish. Cooked it perfectly as it rested on jasmine rice, a coconut milk based sauce and had two slices of fried plantain on the side. It was outstanding, for me personally it was all comfort food to me and it really exceeded my expectations as everything just went so well together and it only helped that it was done right. The woman said her Cod was nice and flaky as expected and she was in love with the sauce it came with. It also had some sort of prosciutto I believe. She really liked it and from what I tasted everything went well together. To end, we had two small cappuccinos which were $5 each. Overall, excellent dinner. Given how busy it was and the fact they were booked, I expected the food to take a while which it did and service to be a little slow which it was. Am I mad? No! I'm just saying, if you come here on a Saturday night, do not expect to be here in and out. Sit down, relax and enjoy the food for the next 2-3 hours. Would I do it all again? You bet your ass, that fish was amazing. read more

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Had a nice lunch with a close friend of mine at Max Fish since I was in the Glastonbury area. She was seated before I got there and when I walked in, I was walked over to the table and had my seat pulled out for me which was nice. After scanning the lunch menu, she went with crab cakes and I opted for the lobster roll, which came with fries (don't get the old bay seasoning on it). While the lobster roll was super tiny, it was delicious and just what I needed. The atmosphere was comfortable and our waiter was very pleasant and personable. He's one of the main reasons I will keep coming back. read more

Great food selections, staff always helpful and professional. Nice atmosphere. Great buck a shuck

I'm a huge fan of all Max restaurants, ok, there's one in this plaza that I've tried twice and will never go back to, but I REALLY love the three others in the immediate area (here, Hartford and West Hartford if you need hints). I realized after this last visit that I've never done a review and it's so long overdue. I've been here for dinner, happy hour and brunch. I even had lunch for my son's graduation here (for 8-10 people), that's how much I love the service and quality of food, but l've definitely had some meals that were good, but not amazing like I expect here. This past weekend Keith was our server and he was great, and the food is always good, but it doesn't always blow me away to earn that fifth star for such a reputable place. Don't get me wrong, I'll keep coming back and trying again, but I haven't found that perfect dish that I really love and have to keep coming back for. I'd say my favorite has been the scallops, always cooked perfectly but of course the was it's prepared changes and some things are more flavorful and amazing than others. Happy hour here is great and I hope to make it back for that again soon, but get there early if you want seats together. Don't forget to sign up for a MaxVantage card and earn points whenever you're at a Max restaurant, I'm owed a couple hundred dollars of gift cards at this point, which is pretty awesome! They also have a great birthday offer they will email you and a Black Friday special on gift cards which I've taken advantage of for the last 2-3 years. read more

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Amazing menu of primarily seafood. Great service and ambiance but fairly pricey. They have a good wine list. Parking can be a problem at times and reservations are generally a good idea. read more

Beautiful restaurant and great service! I went to celebrate buying my new car and it was a great end to my night? I had the salmon ceasar and it was cooked to perfection. I'm not a huge seafood person but I would definitely go back for this dish anyday! read more

My girlfriend has raved about this place for quite a while so we FINALLY got a chance to check this place out, so here we are! My first time coming I came alone and hung out in the bar/lounge, the second was a more intimate dinner. Here's how they went. Atmosphere/Appearance: Set in the plaza along with Starbucks, Max Amoré, Victoria's Secret and several other stores is this almost hidden gem. It's sort of tucked off in the corner on the back side of the plaza up against a big private parking lot. You walk in the main entrance and you're greeted by the host stand. On the right side you have the raw bar where you can be served as you wish from the entire menu and to the left is the bar-bar. Lol. I loved the way it was set up. There's a bit of a divider there to keep the peasants out, but the bar wraps around 180° and is nicely decorated. It felt really elegant and upscale. I can say the same about the classy and roomy dining room. Comfortable leather seating, sexy, dim lighting and huge windows make you feel like you're dining somewhere truly special. Service: Michael was our server on date night and he took excellent care of us. I gave him a bit of a hard time, but he handled it. He kept it real, which is what I admired the most. Food: I definitely enjoyed The Expat. I can't quite describe the drink, but you should certainly try it. It's got Absinth in it! The Pomegranate Martini was sweet, delicious and plenty strong. For dinner I was feeling hungry and fancy. I decided on one of the Surf & Turf options. So you can choose one of their entrees and add one of three types of lobster (steamed, herb-grilled or baked-stuffed), a 1/2 pound of King Crab legs or jumbo lump crab cakes. I went with the Flat-Iron Steak and an herb grilled lobster. Steak was cooked perfectly, but I didn't need the lobster. Lol. It was good and all, but I just didn't need it. Not the restaurant's fault. The steamed vegetables made up for it! Value: Not a cheap restaurant AT ALL, but it's a Max Restaurant, so you should know that by now. Happy hour is DEFINITELY the time you should come. Both of my drinks were $6.00 a piece DURING HAPPY HOUR and other items on their menu are of great value. I'm sure the prices skyrocket afterward. My Surf & Turf entree totaled $60.00 even. Flat-Iron was $27.00 and the market price for the lobster was $33.00. Told you I didn't need it. Lol. I could've bought an entire second Flat-Iron for that price. Ha, whatever though, I was feeling spendy. I loved this place and I will ABSOLUTELY be back here! Like I said, happy hour is the time to come, but get there early because tables fill up quick. See you there! read more

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I've hosted my thank you lunch for a bunch of my girlfriends who helped plan my gender reveal/baby shower. We had a party of 20 in their private room and everything was delicious! The pre fix menu was nice and a lot of the girls just ordered different things to try ate at table and it was good! The service was amazing and this is why I picked this location. I usually come for happy hour and it never disappoints me. Thank you for being amazing to us! read more

We had reservations and we were immediately seated. Our server Carlton was attentive, on top of everything and always smiling. (Would definitely ask for him again!). Our drinks were always filled in a timely manner. I was with a bunch of seafood lovers (I am not) and worried I would be overcome with the smells of a seafood restaurant. I was not and it was great! Everyone in our party was very happy with their meals! We will be back! read more

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Max Fish is the absolute best! I especially love the happy hour - there are so many amazing options to try!

Start off by saying, I was expecting this restaurant to be a upscale seafood restaurant however, I noticed the restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere. I was not unhappy nor unsatisfied though because the food was great. The service I received was good, the waitress was attentive and responsive to my parties request. The food was good. I ordered a large lobster alongside with Brussels and tomato bisque soup. The food was prepared very well. I did not like how they did not have a better selection for sides. The majority of their sides are unhealthy. So if you are on a diet like I was you will be limited to sides. However, great experience. read more

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We made reservations and a good thing it was packed. Great atmosphere our server was very nice I had the chowder it was ok not the best but not bad. Had the lobster roll was small but super meaty and delicious. My wife had a glass of wine small serving and had calamari was good. My wife had the scallops she enjoyed. Overall we wer stuffed and pleased with our experience. read more

We were in the area and did a quick Yelp search and read some of the reviews and decided to try the place out. Let me just say, I am so glad we had lunch here. The restaurant has two outdoor dining options as well as a bar area and two dining room options as well. The restaurant has enough space to socially distance yourself from other diners. The ambiance is pretty good, the lighting is perfectly dimmed to create a good mood and the tables and booths are plenty large to provide enough space to fit all your meals. For starters we had a half dozen oysters which were delicious. I have a cup of the New England Chowder which had to be definitely the top 3 Chowders I have ever had. It was thick and flavorful with plenty of clams and other goodies. For our meal my girlfriend had the scallops served over a chorizo polenta and some greens. She thoroughly enjoyed her meal, it was a plentiful portion. I had the 5oz. Filet mignon served with baked potatoes and asparagus. It was cooked to the temperature of my liking and the sides were perfect. The asparagus had a nice char to it which made it so flavorful, the steak was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. Our overall experience was superb. We would definitely visit again if in the area. The service was really good. The constantly checked in on us and did an excellent job. Oh I forgot to mention the creme brûlée which was a perfect way to end my girlfriend's birthday lunch read more

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The ambiance is romantic, fine dining vibe except it's not a fine dining serve - service was fair, I think they were short-staffed, but they tried hard to give good service so kudos. Our waitress was attentive, we didn't tell her that it's somebody's birthday but she came out with our dessert on a "Happy Birthday" plate. Food was average, they forgot the shrimp on my bouillabaisse so they served it on the side which was no big deal, but the fish in that bouillabaisse was over cooked so it was very rubbery. The chicken parm was the winner in this seafood restaurant, it was tender and huge portion like an Italian family meal serving. The tuna was mediocre, I mean the key is fresh fish and kinda hard to see in a lot of restaurants. If you like a good luxe atmosphere, it's worth the trip. read more

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All I can say is HAPPY HOUR! You you can make it, DO IT!!! Food was amazing as well as the service. And the ambiance was nice and casual. read more

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Went to Max Fish for Mother's day this year, as it was the first mother's day without my mom. there were 4 of us, it was a 2:15 reservation, and only 1 person felt the meal met the quality they would have expected. Over cooked risotto, the lobster roll I ordered arrived with the roll being a bit soggy and the pieces of lobster were overcooked. there appeared to be filler (crab or lobster not sure).... sadly it was not what I was hoping for. Chicken parm... half the plate went back at the end of the meal due to chewy texture of the chicken over fried, greasy but also a texture issue with the chicken itself. The waiter asked if we needed a box we said no and he did not inquire to see if the meal was satisfactory, at that point we just wanted to go. Service was ok, our waiter Ash was nice and capable however clearly had too many tables as he did not check in as frequently as we would have expected and we needed to have another wait staff member get him to bring out bill. $300 later... we left all feeling disappointed with the exception of my son who enjoyed his swordfish. I have dined her several times and always been satisfied. This was an attempt to create a new tradition after losing my mom, and sadly did not meet our expectations. read more

I love Max Fish. When I'm in the mood to treat myself, this is where we go. The cocktails are so tasty and the seafood specials are always great. Service is also always on point. Favorites are grilled octopus, fish tacos, ceviche and the lobster sauce with grits. Yes it's expensive but it's also worth it! read more

My dad & I were mentally exhausted after spending 3 hours of paperwork across the way for our wills. Had to face my own mortality after classmates & friends have been leaving us. Had no idea Max AMORE which I always loved was gone since Im not from the area. But! i had gotten into a couple of conversations with the office staff and every single one of them mentioned how fantastic Max's Fish is. While the lawyer was steering towards J Gilberts everyone else steered towards Max's. We went with the staff recommendations. From the moment we walked through the door with our growling stomachs and headaches we had 2 of the lovliest ladies welcome us with a smile. How refreshing as I let out a "whew, thank you!" in my mind. The sparkling Christina came right over& you could tell just by the way she carried herself she had it all under control. Confident & knowledgeable. After dumping a ton of hard earned money into end of life issues we wanted something great but manageable, hence my posting of the Happy Hour menus. My dad, the gnocchi & Deep Eddys cranberry mule, me, the fish taco with the pomegranate margarita. My pairing was perfect, and Christina explained that the fish taco this particular night was the swordfish which made me think they change it up according to provisions. The taco was so fresh with a mango & red cabbage mix. so colorful. and DELICIOUS! Portions were perfect for me. If you need more order 2, the price is certainly reasonable! Tried the gnocchi-delish. idk about you, but i read descriptions of dishes & based upon that I make my decisions. The gnocchi lived up to its description and both dishes beautifully presented. Halfway through we both decided we wanted to try the Maxx's cheeseburger. We were laughing like, watch itll come out like a slider & we'll barely be able to cut it in half. Wow were we surprised when it came out. It was spectacular & juicy as could be. We left feeling well fed, rejuvenated & renewed! read more

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Overall it was a really nice experience but the service could have been a little better There was only one waitress in the overcrowded area where we sat and she was running around in circles. She did as good as she could, but a large restaurant like that should definitely have more wait staff on a Friday and through the weekend. They did forget one of our dishes but gave it to us to go at no charge. So that was nice. Other than slow service, the food was excellent and drinks were just right. We were there for happy hour which was totally worth it. We got 5 different dishes and they were all very good. Total bill was only $50 between all the food and drinks. The atmosphere was very good, well light and warm! I would recommend for a date night or happy hour. read more

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Came for happy hour on a Tuesday. First impressions were the ambiance: very well-themed for a seafood restaurant! Great menu selection, although drinks a bit limited. We ordered the blackened fish tacos which were flavorful and cooked perfectly. The poke bowl was a bit small for the price, though the flavors were on point. The clam chowder was also a hit, and rivals some of the best bowls you'd find on the Cape. read more

Max Fish - Salmon Poke Bowls - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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Saturday afternoon, beautiful weather ,we were looking for a nice place to have lunch in Glastonbury . I went to the other Max restaurants before but never to Max Fish. Very curious and very hungry we were happy to see that the patio had plenty of seating( it was a gorgeous day after all.)A couple of people inside, a couple of people outdoors so I expected to receive the food in a timely manner. The server showed up (not very enthusiastic )took our order and asked us about the bread basket which my daughter happily replied yes because she was starving. So curious why the bus boy brought the bread basket to a couple that got seated next to us after five minutes that we arrived.. not only they got the bread basket first but they got the second breadbasket also !!(which the server told us unfortunately was meant for us but somehow ended up at the other table..) not sure what was happening to the bus person but he proceeded to give our food to the same table, the same couple.. needless to say that we had the bread basket in the same time with our meal. We had a fish sandwich from the lunch special and fish and chips. The fish was indeed very fresh but we were never served lemon with it , I had to ask for it and by the time it was brought ( 1 slice )I was already done with my fish because I was so hungry..The fries ,lemonade and coleslaw were just ok . I was expecting a little bit more from Max Fish . read more

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We loved the ambiance, the food and the service! The staff was so generous and accommodating! The scallop dish I got was delicious! We got the lobster rolls and the salmon dish too (not pictured) which was also finger licking good!! read more

Max Fish - Scallops a la Plancha - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Now that I've divulged in multiple happy hours, a baby shower, and a loaded dinner here, probably time to write a review right? I'm no stranger to the Max Restaurants and always trust the quality, value, and taste of the food. Having gone to Max Fish since high school with my cousins who introduced me, it's been a usual spot for a long part of my life. Now as a working professional in the area almost 10 years later, Max Fish is popping for happy hour and a delight for other meals. I indulge in happy hour often here. How can I not with so many different time slots to choose from? If it's 4-6 we always make sure our group gets there early since slots fill up very quickly. Always look forward to the buck a shuck cherrystones and $1.25 oysters whenever we get here. Having sat at the raw bar too during happy hour I love watching them shucked fresh in front of me when I get the chance. Besides the usual oysters and clams during happy hour, the staples of fried calamari, clam chowder, and their thin cut fries are the regular go to's. That's the beauty of the happy hour "shark bites" menu too; they rotate the menu seasonally always presenting something new to try! I've had crab bao, scallops, octopus, or even tuna ahi for all under $10 a plate. Plus with $5 cocktails and happy hour wines/beers, it's tough to beat! Now we have dinner and I'm very satisfied at how well our meal went. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just celebrating life, all occasions work at Max Fish. We went all out on dinner and ordered four different entrees. It was nice to see how each fish was prepared. We learned at our family dinner that if you order market catch they'll prepare some of the final touches right by your table! We had the sole and it was prepared freshly and perfectly. It was deboned by the table for us and we even got to keep some of the bones per preference of one of our diners. I usually might have mixed feelings on risotto but found the lobster risotto prepared by Max Fish was perfect. In fact the waitress and the chefs were very cognizant to my onion, shallot, and chive allergy and allowed me to try the sauce with it removed before I finalized my order. It was very considerate of them! My dad said he was very impressed with the scallops since he was looking for a specific dish he had from a few years ago. He concluded after this that any scallop made by Max Fish is good. Max Fish I've been craving and can't wait to come back to it soon! A great meal (even if that meal is happy hour) at any time. Highly recommend! read more

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Fantastic restaurant! All the staff was so friendly from the second we walked in. Great atmosphere and this place is always busy but they know how to run it smoothly. They have an awesome happy hour menu and all of their food was delicious. Highly recommend the paella it's the best I've found in CT so far! Our server, Xhoi, was so friendly and on top of everything and made great suggestions. The chicken parm is huge I can definitely make 3 meals out of it. Cannot wait to be back to try more! read more

Max Fish - Scallops a la Plancha - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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Overall, it was a positive experience. The pros was that the food was pretty good, and the staff was very kind. We were at a table in one of the patrons next to us reeked of cigarette smoke, and during a busy dinner, the staff was able to move us upon request.I do feel that the prices were fair or maybe a little pricey for the food, but it was still tasty. The casual dining area felt a bit crowded, but overall it was a positive experience. read more

The atmosphere of this place looks very lavish but its super casual and chill with a bar. I have been 3x and keep coming back because of their team, very attentive and knowing of the menu. I grabbed the discounted wine which usually change based on the season. My favorite dish has to be the North Atlantic Cod with the green mash Potatoes, today I tried the Linguine Lobster and Shellfish which has a lemon taste. If you leave room for desert please dive into the HOT FUDGE to the MAX spoon for two, best date night place. read more

Amazing food, service every time! Staff top notch !! Alecia was down to earth, professional,fantastic, beautiful server!! With so many bad experiences elsewhere you guys are a breath of fresh air!! read more

Good food and good price. I got the three course meal and everything was well balanced. The only thing that could've been better was the consistency of the creme brûlée. I wish it was just a little thicker. read more

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The staff was excellent. I could not speak more highly of them. With that said I ordered the stuff lobster and it was quite bad. The amount of pimentos completely overwhelmed the lobster and stuffing I felt I was eating a giant dish of pimento mash. read more

I have tried a few of the Max restaurants in CT and I haven't been to one that hasn't been amazing. Max fish is wonderful. They have a happy hour daily from 3:30-6 which is exactly what I came for. The restaurant is beautiful with a big bar and seating at the raw bar as well. The bartenders are super nice and were very attentive considering how busy the bar was for a Sunday. I ordered so much food and I finished everything. I had the baltimore style shrimp cocktail which is essentially jumbo shrimp rubbed in old bay seasoning served with a remoulade. If you love shrimp cocktail I highly HIGHLY recommend getting this and getting at least two if you plan to share. I devoured two servings of that with ease. I ordered half a dozen oysters. They were fresh but just a little too big for what I prefer at the moment. I also ordered a salmon tartare lettuce wrap which was delicious and the salmon was fresh and buttery. The bay scallops a la plancha were also very good and I liked the asparagus they came over. The unexpected star of the show besides the shrimp cocktail was their fish and chips. I'm generally not the hugest fan of fish and chips because beer batter can get really thick and take away from the taste of the fish. However, that was not an issue at all. This plate was beyond delectable. The crispy fries the fish comes over were perfect. The perfect shoe string crispy fry. The fish was immaculate. I'm not kidding I broke the piece into two and got excited. It was well fried well seasoned and just the way fish and chips should always be. This was overall a very solid batch of food for happy hour prices and I can't recommend them enough. For happy hour I suggest getting there early or you will not get seating. I was there alone and managed to snag a seat right at 3:30. So get there early and enjoy! read more

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Fancy joint and the food was delicious! Went to check their Happy Hour which wasn't too bad (both food and drink included) I ordered this shrimp poke bowl that was yummy. Bartender was super sweet! They also had a separate sushi bar that was pretty cool! read more

Max Fish - Poke Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Ordered the scallops a la plancha for lunch. I was very disappointed in both the food and the presentation. Scallops were seared but underwhelming. Four chunks of scallops for $25? The ricotta gnocchis were tasteless. The mushrooms were long and stringy and very hard to cut. The presentation over the butternut squash mouse was not very appetizing. All in alll I was very disappointed. I expected better from Max Fish. The hostess was pleasant and the wait staff were attentive. A very loud and vocal group of four were seated at a table opposite us and we had to listen to a very loud discussion. Not a very pleasant atmosphere. There were plenty of tables available and if I were hosting my party I would have asked them to moderate their discussion. read more

For many years, I have dined at Max Group restaurants with such frequency that I hold a Max Vantage Preferred card. One of my favorite restaurants in the group is Max Fish in Glastonbury, where I used to drop in regularly for a bite to eat while working on my laptop. I also celebrated special occasions at Max Fish. But I stopped going because there were always problems with the Wi-Fi. It being the Fourth of July, yesterday drove from Hartford's West End to Max Fish for an early dinner hoping the restaurant wouldn't be crowded. It wasn't. Having seated myself at the bar because there was no one at the host station, I waited five minutes for one of the two bartenders to bring me water. I waited another five minutes before the bartender who brought me water returned to ask if anyone had taken my order. I'm glad she did come back to ask because the other bartender seemed to be studiously ignoring me. Again, to my dismay, I found the restaurant's Wi-Fi was not working. For nearly twenty minutes, I tried to connect, including asking a woman at the hostess station for help. She went off saying she would speak to the manager. I never saw her again. Because I had some work to catch up on, I stayed long enough to gulp a happy hour drink and gobble down the fried calamari appetizer, which was very good. But what a disappointing experience. And even after seeing my Max Vantage Preferred card, neither the manager nor the bartender offered to buy me a soda for my disappointment and trouble. I left and drove straight to Max's Oyster Bar. I should have gone there in the first place. I've never had a problem with the Wi-Fi or the service there. And it's up the street from my house. *I don't know why Yelp is showing that I'm fro San Francisco. I'm not. I live in Hartford. read more

I ate at Max Fish as it was recommended by a coworker. It was located directly across the street from my hotel. It had a pleasant ambiance. It had red leather booths with dark wood paneling and white subway tile. Each room was brightly lit. There was maritime inspired black and white photos, colorful posters and authentic taxidermy to enhance the atmosphere of the restaurant. I was surprised there was no music for 45 minutes. I ordered grilled jumbo shrimp (order of five). The shrimp were large so it satisfied my hunger. They were perfectly cooked. I substituted the french green beans for grilled asparagus and the jasmine rice for truffle mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was a huge portion. Much more than one person could have eaten. I was only able to eat half of the dish. The asparagus only came with six spears. I wish the portion was larger as I ate all of it. Overall, the food was wonderful. The service was average. My waiter only checked on me once even though I had finished my cocktail and could have used a second one. I felt since I was dining solo, I was a second thought. The Manager did greet me personally was I first received my meal before I started eating. However, no one came back after I was served. I sat for 15 minutes after my cocktail was done until my waiter came to check on me and I asked for the check. Would I return. . . I am not sure. Maybe if I was with a group of people. If I was alone, no. read more

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