Terrible. Over salty over priced not good food. Just go to Lattitude instead. Scallops were salty, dessert is okay. Burgers were trash

10/10. Great food, amazing dessert, friendly and attentive server Dakotah. You won't regret coming here!

A 3.5 star rating would be more fair. I arrived there on a relatively slow evening, Tuesday. My partner and I had steaks which were both wonderfully prepared to our likings. Two steaks and one cocktail came out to about $80. To my dismay, with such a high class atmosphere, cleanliness was not at it's best at the moment. The bathroom felt like a department store's with paper towels and toilet paper on the floor. The walkways could've have been swept. Also, our utensils could've been polished. **I would not make a fuss regarding observations like these if this establishment was a local Applebee's. It was just a turn off to see such conditions when anticipating fine dining** Food was delicious though! The hostess was a sweetheart in actually walking me halfway to the bathroom as I seemed lost lol! read more

This restaurant was overall good. The wait staff was friendly and helpful - some of the best service I've ever received. The menu seemed a bit pretentious, trying, and full of awkward combinations. The complimentary bread was fresh and delicious. For an appetizer we got the gorgonzola garlic bread (Hall of Fame Garlic Bread) and it was only good for a couple of bites. The flavor was overwhelming and became strange (and I love gorgonzola and garlic). I ordered the fish & chips; it arrived hot and in good time. The fish was very tasty and the sauce that came with it was very good as well! The fries were not good. I expected something much better. I imagine they were the truffle fries, though it doesn't say that under the fish & chips. The coleslaw was typical coleslaw, good but nothing special. My other half ordered the French Dip (a beef sandwich) and he loved it! He enjoyed everything about it - the bread, the meat, and sauce. He received steak fries with his meal, which were much better than the ones I received but still not great. We also got a few oysters and they were very, very good. We expected the high price, but with that also expected great food. The portions weren't worth the price and the awkward combinations definitely came through with the garlic bread and fries. read more

I stopped there yesterday after a trip to the Basketball Hall of Fame. I ordered the Happy Hour Tuna Tacos ($9) and the Happy Hour Sliders ($4). They were really good. read more

Met old friends for dinner tonight and expect more from the Max chain. Service was very slow at 530 pm. 15 minutes to get water. 20 minutes to get round of drinks. Repeat asks for replacements for silverware waitstaff dropped on floor. Burgers were cooked properly but not hot and fries were nearer to cold. No refill of water glasses throughout meal or after. Either not properly staffed or employees just didn't care. In either case it was not excusable. read more

Excellent service. Great food. Definitely going back. And gluten free menu!!! Going back!

Food quality has gone down over the years. Wait service remained excellent. Went here on Feb 6. Prime rib tasted like it was a couple days old, not freshly cooked. Note please cut the large chunk of fat off the prime rib before cooking. There is enough fat for flavor. Horrible presentation when 1/3 or more of the meat is a big hunk of ugly fat. No other restaurant does this? Creamed spinach which is the reason I go here this time was plain and soapy tasting. Not what I expect when paying top dollar. Like to support a local business but not when the quality is just not there. I hope the manager reads this. I don't think I'm going back here. read more

Eat here on a regular basis for business and pleasure. Neither i or my guests have ever found that the service and/or food were lacking. The only issue ive run into is the small bar area, which is easily remedied in the summer months by the large, open patio. The pricing is fair given its location and the atmosphere. Ill continue to eat here and bring guests on a regular basis. read more

I love dining out at Max's Tavern. The atmosphere is quiet and romantic. I always order a side caesar salad. The bread rolls come with cinnamon butter on the side which is a unique and tasty treat to add to the bread. If you like wings, the smoked BBQ chicken wing appetizer is a must try. It's my favorite thing to order here. The calamari is tasty too. The blackened scallop salad is very yummy if you like seafood. I would recommend this place as a great place to go for a special occasion. read more

There are few things that leave me completely appalled and disgusted in a dining experience. I was beyond appalled and disgusted last night by my experience at Max's Tavern, and more specifically with the 'manager', James Stone. We had reservations for 20 people to celebrate a birthday. After waiting for a while for drinks, we were given bread baskets. On one of the rolls was a noticable piece of lint (dust bunny, whatever you want to call it). At the time, James was helping take care of us along with two other servers. We brought the roll to his attention, and he took it away with a smile on his face, no apology or anything. We then received our meals and my sister ordered a tuscan salad. She took a few bites of her salad and at one point pulled a long thin plastic top of a salad bag that was halved out of her mouth (that you usually rip open and discard with bagged salad). Yes, she literally pulled the plastic bag out of her mouth. All of us dining were appalled that this could be an oversight at a high quality restaurant. Unfortunately, this is not the part I'm disgusted and appalled over (which any person I'm sure would be by this point). Two waiters came over to take away the plastic bag top, and it was our expectation that we would hear from the manager. After a few minutes, he came over and my sister explained the situation and commented that she could have choked on the plastic bag top that she had pulled from her mouth. James (the 'manager') then leaned down, placed his hand on her back, and asked in a condescending tone,"should we call you an ambulance"? I think all of us at the table were in disbelief that this was how a manager was handling the situation. I could not let this comment go without letting him know that this was an unacceptable way to treat your customers. He then began to backpeddle, attempting to say that he was really concerned to the point of wondering if he honestly should call an ambulance. I then told him that he knew this 'act' of sincerity was completely false, and for him to insinuate that he was doing it out of concern was a BLATANT lie. The next statement out of his mouth supports his initial sarcastic comment when he mentioned "I was just trying to make some levity out of the situation..." I then, as a customer, let him know that his role of a manager was not to provide comic relief to the situation. He should be focused on ensuring that the customer feels that the situation has been addressed properly. At that point, I was in no mood to hear his incessant meek apologies, and intentions of comping the salad, waiving the cake fee he was going to charge, etc. I asked him to please leave our table, as he came to my other side, he continued to explain his 'honest concern for our well-being'. He finally left after my tablemates insisted that he walk away from our table. We have dined at many other Max's restaurants and find they are typically high quality in terms of food, dining experience, and especially service. A Max's restaurant should not average 3-stars as this one does by loyal Yelp reviewers. As long as there are people like James Stone in a managerial role, this restaurant will be the black sheep in the Max's restaurant group family. read more

One of my favorites except fo the price. Best meatloaf I've ever had in a resturants. Very bold gravy etc. I almost always get the meat loaf it's that good. Chopped salad is awesome too. The other stuff is just too pricey, but I'm sure it's good. read more

Maybe it's because we went to The Federal the night before and got spoiled but this was a huge letdown for all of us. Here on business and reviews said it was great so why not...I would call this place average, nothing spectacular. Absolutely EVERYTHING lacked seasoning .... French onion soup was bland, filet had no seasoning...potatoes bland. It's like they all of a sudden ran out of salt and pepper in the kitchen. Either that, or I just walked into a Diabetes convention...... and it's a huge, HUGE ( did I say huge yet?) pet peeve when a steakhouse can't cook a steak to order....that's basic culinary 101 guys. Medium does NOT mean rare, red and swimming in blood on the plate.. Wouldn't waste a trip back here. We all opted out of dessert because nothing at all appealed. Only thing we loved were the cocktails and kind of hard to screw up beer and vodka. read more

It's funny because half way through this bad meal I remembered why I haven't been in years. First off and I won't even count it in the bad review because it seems like no restaurants aside from Pizzaria Uno's is a place that the wait staff introduce themselves. Having been in the restaurant biz for 20 years it's a no brainier...hi my name is...is your basic start to creating a bond with your customers to increase the tip. So my friend and I ordered tap water which I suppose you get warm as a punishment for not ordering the bottle water. Next our drink order came promptly and we ordered. The garlic bread with gorganzola fondue, it was ok. Next we had Caesar salad which had barely any dressing and the romaine was large enough that I had to cut down every piece. On to the 38$ filet. My friend ordered hers black and blue, mine med rare. When the steaks came out the waitress as she walked by...and kept on walking ask how they were, I wasn't even able to comment as per she was already past the table. So mine, well done, my friends medium well. My friend not being one to complain tried to get me to not say anything but for 38$!!! A steak, I had to say something. In efforts to not make a scene for my friend, I called the waitress over (whatshername) and told her, we don't want new ones but, please let the kitchen know that we were not pleased. She was apologetic and promptly sent over the management. She urged us to get new ones but we were not interested to have to wait for another meal as for 38$ the chefs should know how to cook a steak. So, management through her arms in the air and said "well if you don't want new ones I don't now what I can do about it" Clearly they don't value repeat customers. End of story. read more

I Visited Max's this past weekend when visiting my boyfriend's parents who live in Longmeadow. We took them out for dinner and cocktails. The inside is tidy enough however the decor is a little more Unos or Fridays than a true steak house. The server was nice, a solid B. She didn't know items off of the menu. Both drinks I ordered were off of their cocktail list and she had no idea what I was asking for. I got a Last Word which is one of my favorite cocktails but switched out the gin. It was surprisingly very well made and had a nice bite to it. All the other tables were offered bread, we were not. We ordered Korean ribs and the garlic bread. Both were very bad. 2 out of 10. (3 out of 10 for ribs, 1 out of 10 for garlic bread) I only had one rib and there was not one bite of meat on it. There may have been more meat on the other few bones but still disappointing...so I can't comment on the actual meat since I did not have any. The sauce was tasty but generic. I wish I had snapped a picture of the garlic bread because it was the worst I've ever had. There was little to no garlic on it and it looked like what you'd expect if Lean Cuisine made a garlic bread meal. Little to no flavor, served with a side of a cheese sauce in a bowl. I hate to say it, but this was hands down not only the worst garlic bread I've ever had, but the worst appetizer I have ever had. I wish we were offered the complimentary bread so I could have enjoyed my carbs some way! I got the filet medium rare. They cooked it correctly but it was a very poor quality of meat compared to what I'm used to. It was very fatty for a filet and had lots of attachment, difficult to cut, not very tasty. The mashed potatoes were decent. Steak 3 out of 10, potatoes, 6 out of 10. My boyfriend got the chicken with grits meal. I had a couple bites. It was nothing special, but tasty. 5 out of 10. I didn't try his parents meals but they looked fine. For dessert, we got the chocolate cake. I've had better from Whole Foods. 3 out of 10. We also had a couple dessert coffee drinks that were tasty. 10 out of 10. Overall, people were friendly but wasn't wowed by service or decor and the food was just bad. The prices were reasonable. I think after tip it was under 300 for four people, so it's cheap but I guess you get what you pay for. read more

UNDERwhelmed. Now I realize why I haven't been back here in years. Mini family reunion for the seven of us on a Monday night.Ushered into a nice table..menus given out and we waited..and waited. 15 minutes later totally lackluster server comes and takes drink orders. one beer..one bottle of pinot grigio and one Manhattan(made well but smallish) took 15 minutes to deliver. My wedge salad app had a lot of lettuce but few blue cheese crumbles and too little dressing. I asked for more and server brought over a very small cup. Like they were selling it by the ounce--like fancy perfume. Mixed reviews on the shared Melon Panzanella salad. My nephew liked his bruschetta. Dinner rolls were mediocre..seemed heated up. MY $35 center cut rib eye steak was tender and cooked as ordered but was served luke warm. My sons $44.95 prime rib looked really strangely red(with tons of fat)...but he said it tasted fine. My wife's $27 salmon was good..but said the veggies were almost inedible. others had the monkfish..fish and chips...cauliflower steak and roasted chicken.Nobody complained, maybe they were just being kind..not sure. All agreed the service was truly poor....no one came over to check on the meals. No coffee or desserts as at that point we had been here for 2 hours and 20 minutes. Should be a 2.5 rating but I enjoyed seeing some long lost relatives again! read more

This review is no exaggeration! I'm a native to western mass and if it's not Hilary on the bar, I'd go home. I suggest you do the same. Hilary isn't JUST a bartender. She's a friend, a comedian, she tells stories, she gives you an experience that no one else does. No one else compares! She embodies a unique and professional personality. If you're looking for a good night, whether you're a couple on a night out, or a group a friends getting together for your special occasion, you're in for a treat. We always love to visit on Fridays. Take a seat anywhere at the bar, and the combination of Hilary and the manager on duty, Justin, with leave you an experience that cannot be matched. Visit the casino and pay too much for poor service and overpriced food. Visit a nearby restaurant and receive average service and average food. People!! People!! This is 2019!! Get yourself together. Stop settling. Please take my advice. read more

I've always known it's really good here. Pricey, but really good. Food is consistent, drinks are fun. I had the Bee's Knees drink, it was lovely and refreshing. Made well. Also the swordfish was properly cooked, with roasted brussel sprouts that made me do a happy dance. I normally would never have gone here but received a gift card. So...don't mind if I do! read more

Eh. This is not exactly the crown jewel of the Max Restaurant Group. They have a fairly lengthy wine list, but only a fraction of them are served by the glass. The dinner menu is sort of "generic semi-upscale." I ordered a beet salad that was pretty disappointing-- only a few thin beet slices with some watercress and barely any dressing. The other ingredients-- dried cranberry, radish, and ricotta salata-- were MIA. The rainbow trout was tasty, and definitely a highlight of the meal, but it was served with odd little cubes of sweet potato, most of which were nearly raw. Our waiter was friendly, and the service was competent. read more

I went back for lunch, specifically the fish tacos, which I've always enjoyed (raw tuna, sticky rice, wasabi in a mini (fried) shell). The tacos were obviously waiting for me to arrive. I took too long. =( They were soggy, and the salad they were perched on was rotting (black and slimy in spots, so I mean that literally). The bar staff was again very attentive, but man the food isn't so hot here (not even the things I used to count on them doing well). I'd give them a 1 1/2 stars, but I won't go down to one *only* because of the bartender. read more

Waitstaff in the lounge and outdoor terrace leaves something to be desired. Four waitresses outside and not one of them acknowledged us. Tried to flag them down on several occasions totally ignored us. We frequent Max's at least once a, week and lately these girls suck!! Food is decent, but I take my money elsewhere !!! read more

On the classier side, definitely a nice to place to go out for dinner. Menu isn't too big which makes it easy to choose from. Food is good and it's right next door to cold stone haha read more

I've continually enjoyed Max's restaurants including this site. I recently ate lunch here and had their jerk chicken. It was very good and the meal was very filling. The atmosphere was pleasant and during lunch we had a very nice conversation. The noise level was not high and the service was great. I have also eaten at the bar with a friend and the service and wine were tasty. read more

Our plan B after Plan B. I'd never been to Max's as we always went to "the burger place next door" for late-night eats. After having our ears abused with what could only be described as "dance-mix Top 40 played through a wall of amplifiers" at Plan B, we walked next door to Max's. And I'm REALLY glad we did. Seating was open on the patio, restaurant, and in the tavern (bar) area, and we chose to sit in the bar. Happy Hour had begun (it was just after 9PM), per the host who sat us. Ambiance: -I really appreciate the atmosphere of this place. It's muted and sexy, the place you can take a date to, or stop by after work. It's very versatile. I look forward to coming back and enjoying the patio on a summer night at some point. -the crowd was a mix of business professionals, couples, friends, and solo patrons. -If anything, they kept it a little TOO cold (even for this nasty summer we've been having). Bring a light jacket/sweater if you get chilly. Service: -Service from beginning to end was exceptional. We were greeted immediately, seated by the host, and our waitress was helpful and for the most part, prompt. -The servers and bartenders here are quite friendly, yet professional. Any questions about the menu were easily answered by our waitress. She spoke with every other table the same way. It truly felt like a "dinner service" and less like "a bite to eat". -Toward the end of our meal (and likely, toward closing time for Max's), I did notice that our waitress became less attentive, but that may be situational. Food: -I am very pleased that I rolled the dice and ordered off the Happy Hour menu. Traditionally, this is either a very good-- or a very bad-- decision. The Happy Hour menu (food) is mostly tapas-sized plates per our waitress, but I was surprised to see that they were fairly large portions. I ordered the stewed mussels and the marinated hanger steak. -The stewed mussels ($6, smoked tomatoes, chorizo, roasted garlic butter, grilled focaccia) were fairly good, with a rich, robust flavor that was unexpected; however, a couple of mussels were overcooked and a few were gritty. This was a hearty portion that would be sizeable enough for a light eater (dozen or more mussels). -The marinated hanger steak was a big gamble. I had to ask how it's served ($8, cooked to order, sliced and served with horseradish cream). I ordered mine medium rare. This steak DELIVERED. It was probably 4-5 ounces of steak, perfect for accompanying the mussels or another tapas-size dish. And it. was. phenomenal. Cooked perfectly, excellent flavor. Based on many other reviews, I'm a bit perplexed. The regular menu is a bit "steep" but no more so than any restaurant of the same caliber; a burger and fries is $16... par for the course. In my eyes, you're getting what you pay for: high quality, tasty food in a nice restaurant with great service for a "little extra" cash. Happy Hour is a fantastic opportunity to try a few popular dishes for a lot less dinero. The size of the tapas plates are larger than most I've had, so expect to get a bigger bang for your buck. If you haven't been to Max's in awhile, or if you've not yet been, stop in during Happy Hour and linger on the porch awhile for me. It looks like they mix up some killer summer cocktails! read more

I went with a group of four to Max's Tavern last night and had a great time. Our waitress was funny, professional, and patient. It is very nice inside with a separate dining and bar area. This was not my first time here, just my first review. The food was very good with decent sized portions. My only two complaints are that the fried calamari was undercooked and very oily, and the fries that came with the French Dip were overly salted. The beer list could use some work, coming nothing close to Plan B's next store. The wine list seemed extensive, and was complimented by all kinds of creative drinks. I also liked how they printed the night's specials on a small card for each table. read more

Went there for dinner a few nights ago and was really impressed. The service was excellent, nice ambiance, prices are a little steep, but the food was incredibile. I had an arctic char special that was out of this world. Easy 4 stars, will definately be coming back. read more

In a town where there are limited decent restaurants this is an acceptable option. This chain of restaurants is known for quality food throughout CT and southern New England, but this location seems to be staffed with folks that are either trained poorly or just don't care about proper customer service. I have been there a number of times for business and solo and the experience is similar, most recently however I was absolutely floored by the offensive behavior of one server in particular and it was significant enough to write this review. I went in during the week, right around 5pm. The bar here is a busy and loud one, and while it's a fine place to grab a cocktail and an app, I needed to do work, was going to eat a full meal and have a glass of wine. I requested to be seated in the restaurant where it was more quiet (it was 5pm, there were maybe 2 other tables in that area and 1 waitress, with another that came on shift shortly after I arrived). The hostess was nice enough, as she looked at her seating chart to determine the best spot to put me in, the waitress came up behind her to close out a tab and made the comment, "1 person? Oh great, Awesome. Yea, it will be in my section." I wish I could say it was said with a positive tone, the fact that she thought i couldn't hear her snarky comment was shocking. I spent the first few minutes after being seated trying to decide whether to say something or just leave, this was not a teenager, but what I assume is an experienced server. Ultimately, due to the limited restaurants in the area I stayed and decided to show this person that servicing a single diner is a pleasant experience. Sadly I had the specials plopped down on a flyer on my table, while she went to another table to tell them about the specials, my food arrived with a piece of burned meat, and included all the items I'd requested to be left on the side or left off the plate due to allergies, I got no bread and had to ask for water. I used to work as a bartender and waitress, and I know that it is a hard job, and that there are always customers that screw you in the end. It might be the 10 top or the single diner, but rarely did I find the later. I regret that I didn't say something to the server, or at least leave a note with a tip that reflected her level of service and offensive behavior. Instead, because of the holidays and my past work experience in the field I tipped 20% and vowed to write a proper review and suggest others to look elsewhere to dine, or at least know that they're walking into a sub par experience. In looking at the reviews others have written it's not just a one time problem. Max's Tavern can depend on business based on it's location, free parking and reputation, but I wont' be going to this one again. read more

So my wife and I don't dress like people with money but we go out to eat on a regular basis and sometimes spoil ourselves with an upgrade with a place like Max's Tavern. Having eaten at Tavern on the Hill before I expected a similar experience boy was I wrong. First I ordered a drink for myself and my wife ordered a coke. They bring out this little glass for her with this tiny little bottle of coke. If anything annoys me more it's that places where I am dropping 70-80 dollars on a meal can't give free refills when the places I can get 4 meals for 80 dollars do. I ordered the wings for an app, the steak au poivre for entree and my wife ordered meatloaf. We were never served bread which we noticed other tables had. The wings were alright; kind of fatty and nothing worth their price tag. My steak was.. not au poivre. Steak Au poivre is supposed to be crusted with peppercorns if done correctly; it was still a good steak but not an au poivre at all. The au poivre sauce was good and so was the sides. My wife's meatloaf was good she said but she said it kind of missing the pizzazz it needed for the price tag. Our server was very unattentive which really annoyed me since I ordered an 8 dollar drink, an app and a 25(?) dollar meal for myself. Tavern on the Hill is better, which is disappointing because this place is closer and shares as name with Max's Burger. Pro tip: All money spends the same; if your customer is in a sleeveless shirt and shorts but ordering 90 dollars worth a food they are just as much worth your time as the guy in the suit read more

I've been coming here for years the food has always been consistent and good, I don't however recommend this place for a first date meet, rather third or fourth as 99% of the menu items have garlic in it and lots of it. It's delicious :) read more

The burger and fries were good. But then we noticed mold growing in the water container they fill the glasses from. How many hands and contaminants had that water container been exposed to in the time it took to grow mold between cleanings? Several days without a proper cleaning perhaps? Which then made me wonder what else around the kitchen area might not have been cleaned. read more

Best in class food, cocktails, atmosphere, customer service & hospitality. I've been frequenting Max's Tavern for years and am familiar with their other restaurants as well. Their staff go above and beyond to exceed customer service expectations and the management makes you feel like a VIP at every single visit. John Thomas & Alyson Mastrangelo are two of the most impressive employees within this restaurant - they have both made every experience I've had at Max's Tavern better than the last. My favorite dishes are Hilda's Meatloaf, Chopped Salad, and Tuna Tacos. Their steaks and various cocktails are also to die for and Alyson is always offering eccentric and delicious seasonal specialty cocktails as well! There is always plenty of parking and the restaurant is always perfectly set - clean, organized, professional and armored with staff who have better attention to detail and expertise in providing an impressive guest experience than most restaurants I have ever been to. I HIGHLY recommend Maxs for any type of dinner, lunch, or special occasion. You won't be disappointed! read more

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I've been going to Max's Tavern since it opened for my Birthday and our Anniversary. The wait staff has always been and is great. The food, not so good. Today was our 38th anniversary. My husband ordered his usual salmon and I ordered the Filet Mignon, Oscar. I asked for the meat to be cooked medium well (medium-plus). I received my filet rare almost blue, the color of the meat on the inside was purple. I sent the meal back. It was brought to me the second time with the cut edges cooked. When I cut into it, it was the same as the first time. Third time is not a charm as my husband had already finished his meal. We probably won't be going back. read more

OMG this place is simply awesome. Great service, great food and great atmosphere. We are here from out of town and I wish I could bottle this place and bring it home. Caesar Salad was as good as it gets. Calamari equally great and the roast chicken the best ever. Even the special desert was to die for. I just wish we could come back again. read more

Very disappointed based on their reputation...the waitress was great as well as the service...ordered drinks..my uncle asked for basil Hayden bourbon..we then were told they were out of it...I saw full bottle on shelf and questioned this..we were told they had more in storage..but then told they were out and full bottle was for display...I found this odd as every bottle was half full or close to empty on shelf but this one..I let it go as it would upset my uncle...ordered mussles which were very gritty and 5-6 were not even cooked....sauce used was very good....again let it go not to upset my uncle who does not like confrontation ...food was good...would I return not sure based on the flaws..mostly having the drink we went d but wouldn't open because it was on "display". Really....been to a few max and never had a bad visit before read more

Another disappointing dinner! After hearing my family RAVE about the Prime Rib at the prestigious Max's Tavern, I was anxious to try it . . . And was let down !! The family members who told me about their experience at Max's were not happy either. You would think a place with the reputation Max's Tavern enjoys would be choosier about the products the good they serve. On the up side, the sides were awesome and the staff friendly and efficient. read more

Service very good. Hanger steak .... horrible for An add to the chopped salad which was very good. Chefs should know when to swap out a steak that's not good when they're cooking it. They cut it before serving and had to know it was tough as leather. An expensive hunk of leather read more

Food 5 out of 10, had a steak and I could definitely cook a better one at home, pricey for the quality of the food. So I go in with my boyfriend to celebrate my birthday and they put us in the business room, bright lights and everyone talking about work, extremely awkward and nothing romantic about it. I don't usually feel profiled (I'm Puertorican") anywhere I go but this time I did. I ordered a coconut mojito and it was disgusting! Bartender didn't blend it so I swallowed chunks of cream of coconut. Aside from that, our waiter was very nice :) read more

Used to love going to Max's when I lived out here. Came out here to visit with my parents who were in town and ordered the Tuna Tacos and the pork chop. Pork chop was good but the Tuna Tacos gave my dad and me bad food poisoning, so much so that I had to get a hotel room because I couldn't make the drive back to Boston. read more

Excellent food and friendly service. I noticed from reading other reviews that the menu changes which is also a sign of a good quality restaurant. I was visiting from the west coast and the manager took some pics of me and my mom for me and chatted a few minutes. We had perfectly cooked steaks and flavorful sides of mushrooms and asparagus. I had an awesome iced tea with bourbon and peach. Dessert was a vanilla cake with raspberry and it was yummy . I'm glad we chose Max's last night...it was a perfect ending to my visit. read more

Dining here as I write this. I have time to do so because the service is slow. SLOOOOOOOWWWW. I saw waitstaff waiting at the open kitchen counter for orders to come up. Server apologized TWICE for the delays. But only did so when bringing food. Otherwise we were generally ignored. Food was decent for the price but nothing special. It really seemed like no one was in charge. Not in a hurry to return. read more