Awesomely consistent restaurant with really good food. Always a tough decision to go with the specials or the regular menu because I have never been disappointed with either. Can't get enough of the cornbread! Wonderful drinks and beer selection. Fresh oyster selection and seafood dishes. read more

The service and food was excellent! My aunt had been dying to go back! We all ordered something different and shared since the selections are so unique and they all sounded so delicious. My husband had a great birthday dinner, we will be going back read more

The concept of Maxie's is great and welcomed in the city of Milwaukee; however, the execution leaves much to be desired. 1. The menu is way too big with way too many options. Instead of having so many different fried food options, they should consolidate and work on perfecting the truly southern food dishes that people come there to order- the Shrimp and Grits, the Jambalaya, the Oysters. It took me 20 minutes to even get through reading the menu and half of the things didn't fit the southern theme (i.e. cheeseburger). 2. The decor is way too generic and does not create an authentic atmosphere. The wall color is far too harsh, and a lot of the paintings/artwork on the wall look like it is from the TJ Maxx up the street. The music also did not fit the theme- playing top 40 songs in a New Orleans style restaurant does not add to the experience at all. It is like having white noise in the background as opposed to hearing something that transports you to New Orleans or the south. It is about creating an experience and the decor/music fails to do that. 3. The service was adequate but some additional explanation would be nice and might make the eating experience slightly better. There were 3 different types of hot sauce on the table, two of which appeared to be homemade, and the server did not explain them to the table at all. It was only after we had eaten that we noticed the unique hot sauces which could have greatly enhanced the eating experience. Overall, I think that Maxie's has the right intentions but the execution definitely needs work and some refinement. I would return for raw oysters and their drink specials, but those are probably the only reasons. read more

Great food and atmosphere. Went there with a group and had excellent food and service. The upstairs is very cozy with a bar, couch area and tables. Everyone loved their food. read more

Excellent menu options. Food is tasty. Atmosphere is friendly and warm. The food has a foodie Revival quality. Lots of new takes on older dishes. Our server was very helpful and made great suggestions to help navigate the menu. We wil be back soon! read more

Pork confit flat bread and corn bread so yummy. Didn't care for fish fry much. Atmosphere and service was great also

Decent food. Slightly overpriced. Would recommend for someone who wants to try a new place or go on a date.

Staying in Milwaukee and checked out Maxie's. Outstanding. I had the crab & corn chowder bowl and the crab cake with cole slaw. Amazing! Hubby had bourbon braised buffalo with gnocchi and the gumbo soup. Great atmosphere and service. I'm glad we did not go for the full meal. I would have been fine with the cup of soup instead of the bowl. Will definitely be back when we pass through. Yum Yum. read more

Meh. Expensive and just so-so. I want Cajun food to pop with flavor and taste complex and savory. I did not get what I wanted. Maybe it was an off night, but your jambalaya should wow people as it's the anchor of any southern/Cajun menu. read more

Last visit was disappointing. Only four pieces of shrimp in the shrimp and grits dish. The shrimp were lost in the sauce The shrimp bisque left something to be desired. I will try Maxie's again this summer and hope for better results read more

Fall off the bone ribs, delicious shrimp and grits, creamy Mac n cheese with crawfish, peanut butter pie to die for! The server was excellent and answered all of our questions. read more

I love this place. Mellow, laid back. Excellent seafood with a Southern twist. Shrimp and grits is my favorite dish, but I havn't tasted anything I didn't like. read more

Way cool vegetarian options. The portion size of the vegetarian jambalya was overwhelming, and I recall the price being about $13 for a meal that lasted three days for me. The dessert was unique and decadent. The service was really great, everyone was really friendly and the timing was great and all. read more

Oh Maxies you have stole my heart. I'd like to start off saying I like how you can call on your way to Maxie's to put your name on the list, seeing as they are usually pretty packed, it is nice to cut your wait a little. The hostess is always very prompt and helpful. The waitstaff is very knowledgeable, prompt and friendly. Always do a wonderful job of describing all the specials. I am a huge tequila drinker and their maxirita is pretty delicious. I go there mainly for their corn bread, craw fish tails, fried green tomatoes, pulled pork and the best thing on the menu...the cajun tuna steak done rare. I am tempted to try the oysters, but I haven't worked up the nerve quite yet. I would have to say overall I'm in love. read more

I thought the food was pretty good, as was the atmosphere, it just seemed a little overpriced.

Had dinner with friends last night. Arrived around 8:00. Had to wait over an hour to get a table. Service was OK. I had one of their specials, BBQ beef brisket. It was burnt and had too much BBQ sauce on it. The baked beans served with the brisket were also over cooked with large chunks of burnt meat in it. It's a shame when the best part of your dinner is the fries. My wife had their grilled chicken sandwich with seasoned cottage fries. Her chicken was over cooked and extremely dry. The fries were over seasoned unable to eat. My wife and I both had Captain and cokes. Very watered down! This is the second time at Maxies. The first time was no better! We will not be back!! Don't understand what everyone likes about this place! read more

The first time I went to Maxie's I did not like it at all. I have been back twice and I am happy to say I would go again and recommend it to anyone. They have a fantastic selection of raw oysters, an awesome red wine special and great service. My friends and I have enjoyed many of the dishes here and each was a winner. They also can accommodate gleuten free requests. My only dislike was the one time we had to sit upstairs the vibe is totally different that main floor and I didn't like it at all. Go to Maxie's enjoy a Sazerac, have some raw oysters, enjoy the BBQ plate and stay for desert you won't be disappointed or go home hungry! read more

I wish I could tell you more about the different dishes here, but I just can't stop ordering the shrimp & grits. Delicious. As far as appetizers go, the fried green tomatoes and the oysters are always outstanding. Oh- and if you're a fan of greens, do yourself a favor and try the maple braised collards. Cocktails are great, and the service is excellent- especially seeing that this place is jam packed all the time. Don't let the crowds deter you- this is worth the wait. read more

Check out their curbside to go, absolutely delicious! I had the pulled pork and slaw sandwich with a side of cornbread. More than enough to fill you up at a reasonable price! I will definitely be going back to try the jambalaya! read more

Love this place when I am in town. I have eaten their multiple times and next to going to cajun country (which is a LONG way from Wisconsin), this is the next best thing. read more

First of all, before I review anything else, their cornbread is incredible. I could make a meal of that alone. My husband had the ribs and I had the pulled pork. The ribs weren't the best I've ever had but still very tasty. The pork was incredible - star was definitely the beans! Very well done. We loved the atmosphere, had great service - will definitely be coming back! read more

Love the chowder and the Jambalya. Makes me forget it's freezing outside!

Greater foods, perfect food temperature. Cooked to perfection. The service...excellent. The best hotel restaurants in Chicago don't have this. Thank you Maxie's. read more

Excellent service, lively fun atmosphere! And the food....wow. Maybe the best seafood in Milwaukee!! Great happy hour and the cornbread is just perfect, don't eat too much or you won't have room for your great dinner. read more

Love this place!!!! I love their fried green tomatoes, you can't find them in many restaurants. Their Mac & cheese selections are delicious minus the one with goat cheese (but I just don't like goat cheese, but you might) I also had there jambalaya which was amazing. Go in early because there is always a wait. Call for reservations if possible??? read more

It's a nice place, both upstairs and down. They keep a bottle of Blanton's Bourbon Whiskey at the bar (at least I had a glass of it when I was there). The food (I had some BBQ Pork and fries) is probably amazing if you love a spicy pallet of food. My personal preference is more on the sweeter side. read more

The other reviews are right! This place is great! Love Ellie and the food! Fresh all the way here.

Nice place for Friday but too full and we needed to wait outside . I don't like that even those we were waiting outside , they didn't offer us water , drink or anything. I really appreciate if they can start to take care of people that is outside waiting and give the same attention as from inside read more

I always crave southern food, and Maxie's did the job. Food was great, corn bread was delicious. Got a whiskey drink and that was good too, and powerful! Love this place. read more

The food is great here, but the service is even better. Everyone from the hostesses to the guy that brought out our food and our server was over the top with customer service. We really enjoyed our server, Devin. read more

It definitely feels like you're stepping into a New Orleans joint, the vibe hits you right away. I liked sitting upstairs. I got the jambalaya and it was delicious but HUGE. It was enough for at least 3 people. My boyfriend got the "side" of mac and cheese which was large enough to be an entree and pretty bland. Definitely go for the entrees over the 'starters' and be prepared to share or bring some home read more

What is there to say. This place is fabulous but hard to get into sometimes. The waits are long but well worth it. Seriously if you've never eaten here do yourself a favor and GO! read more

Ohhhhhweeeee! If you like southern and creole food this is the place for you. Lots of options on the menu for oysters, ribs, brisket, corn bread, red beans, coleslaw and more!!! Hands down the best thing on the menu is the mac n cheese. I also really enjoy the crab cakes. The dessert menu has lots of delicious options. It's a nice change of pace from the standard steak or burger joint. I gave it 4 stars due to the price. It's a bit on the high side. read more

Great place to go to get authentic southern food. Great atmosphere. Love the Mac and cheese!

Very loud and they still have music blaring, like eating in a night club; still have the air on even though it was 60 degrees outside. $117 with no drinks or soda, for 4 people, we all only eat half of our meals because it was terrible. Their ribs were so dry I could have used them to mop oil off of my garage floor. A manager did stop to ask how the food was. I said Mediocre, he ask if I would like another order (why would I want more dry tasteless ribs?). He did take the time to explain the process they use to make their ribs so terrible. I guess he thought that would make it better. I wish we had just gone to McDonalds where it's quiet and the food it better at a far more reasonable price. read more

I highly recommend the jalapeño Mac and cheese and the cornbread. Everything else we had was also great. The floor space is a bit tight for my taste, with table a little close together, but it's worth it for how great the food and service is. read more

I love some good ol' southern cooking and my family is from the south so it is about as good as it gets in Wisconsin. I go here about once a month and the food is consistently good. Seating is a bit cramped and there always seems to be a wait; you can call ahead and get put on a wait list for a time slot, but not actually reserve a table. Don't waste your time on the sandwiches.. crab cakes, shrimp & grits and fried green tomatoes are a favorite of mine. Wash it all down with a nice Bloody Mary and you're golden. I would actually give this place 4.5 stars but I will round it up because I really do like it that much. read more

Great BBQ. I love the Old Fashions! Fun place to go. It seems pretty trendy right now. When I am craving BBQ Pork I head this direction. Every time I have been there it is crowded but never have to wait too long to eat. Good choice for a craving read more

This is the best place in Milwaukee. Bar none, you prove there is something better and I will try it.

I was so excited to try this place. My friend had been talking about it for weeks. Unfortunately, I didn't care for the food at all. I ordered their special mac n cheese with pesto and tomatoes, the fried pickles, and their special ribs (recommended by the waiter). First, the Mac n Cheese was $5 more just by them putting pesto sauce and giant chunks of tomato on the top of the regular Mac n Cheese, which in the end tasted better plain. Second, the fried pickles were gigantic! they were too big to be fried pickles. They tasted like a giant jarred pickle with a light breading on them. Last, the ribs were tender which was great, but the sauce tasted generic, like store bought. Truly disappointing for what I spent to what I actually got. I didn't even take home the left overs. However, on the plus side. The friend green tomatoes were good. Also, I don't usually like cornbread but I wish that I ate that for my meal to everything else. It was fresh and moist, delicious. Also, our waiter was very friendly, though noticeably nervous when talking about the menu. Great atmosphere and a great place to get drinks but I don't think I will ever eat a meal there again. read more