Eh I am not impressed at all but will give it another try another day maybe. Waitress was not friendly and seemed bothered to wait on us, gave no info about anything on menu. Tried the Southern fried chicken and it was cooked perfect just not much flavor. My daughter got the spicy option and it wasn't very spicy but did have more flavor. We started with a charcuterie board that was ok but nothing special for the $27. Family of 4: 3 friend chicken meals, 3 drinks, 1 side salad, 1 fried mac n cheese appetizer and charcuterie came to $155. read more

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I visited Max's Wine Dive when I was in town with my sorority for our international conference. My sorority sisters and I was trying to locate a place that would allow all of us to kind of sort of sit together. Max's made great accommodations for us to do this, and they didn't have to. That made the visit decent in my book. This visit was a minute ago but I can say that my food was good. I know some people in my group had a mix up with food and the amount of time it was taking for some people's food to come out. Our mimosas were good. I don't see what the big deal is about the chicken....it was fried chicken. Maybe because I'm from Georgia I've had better. No tea, no shade. The service was great and they accommodated our large party. I really don't have any complaints. read more

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Used to love this place the egg sandwich was the best. Now it lost its flavor, I don't know why they got rid of the truffle aioli.

This was the perfect brunch spot. The restaurant is a bit on the small side, but they take reservations, so don't wait for a table! I ordered the chicken and french toast (they let you sub the waffle for french toast with no up charge), but I also got to try the honey butter chicken benedict. Mine was better, by a long shot, but to each its own... The chicken wings were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with more meat than what you'd expect from a wing; and, the french toast was fluffy but also moist. I also had a glass of their grapefruit mimosa, which was SO good. The reason for the 4 versus 5 stars is because of the price. $18 for "chicken & waffles" seemed a bit much, but the mimosa was only $5, so I can't complain too much. :) read more

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Max's has been a family favorite for years. We always find something new and interesting to drink with dinner. Last week we stopped in but unfortunately my phone was out of battery so I asked for a paper menu. No dice, the restaurant arrogantly insists on everyone scanning a QR code and then navigating their horrible interface to read the tiny print. Bad customer service richly earns them this one-star review. read more

Service was great and the fried chicken was delicious - However: the first two things that came to mind when I walked in were "elitist" and "classist". The amount of money spent simply doesn't justify the costs of food. Again- the fried chicken was great. But why is a "order of fried chicken" only 3 wings? Let's be fr read more

Date night with the Hubby. Nice quaint place great wine collection and service was good. Music was good and so was the over all vibe in this place. Nothing but smiles and good times. Food was ok we had the chicken which came with mashed potatoes and collard greens. The greens touched my soul so I got more to go! The chicken was good great flavor, the potatoes were home made really good and filling. We will definitely be back really enjoyed the atmosphere. read more

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We love the food here but the service can use some work. When we arrived we didn't have a reservation. However the place was empty, and the hostess said that she could not seat us at a table because of the reservations. She wasn't welcoming or warm. So we sat at the bar, and kept our eyes on the tables. (They were not hard to miss with some being empty the entire time we were there.) the hostess told us if they did not show we could have a table, and when I asked her around 6:30pm about the people that were supposed to be there at 6:00pm that never arrived she seemed to have an attitude. We just said screw it and stayed at the bar. Luckily the food made up for how ridiculous we thought it was to turn tables down to people when so many were and stayed empty. It's the reason for the 4 Stars. The food was amazing as always. Shout out to the kitchen staff. They never disappoint. read more

The sides are great.. the greens & the grits. But the lobster was horrible... It did not taste right but I unfortunately ate it & had an upset stomach all day. read more

I liked the ambiance definitely, a very packed but fun energy. However, the food was extremely disappointing. I felt the food lacked seasoning, but filling. I wouldn't return to this restaurant. They do have decent quick service, but I have higher expectations for Texas cuisine. read more

Great fried chicken! If you go get some of the fried chicken. Service can be a little slow but hands down worth the wait.

Where do I begin... We made a reservation for 10 people for 11am (opening time) several days in advance. When we called before we arrived, the Chef answered the phone and said he saw our reservation. When we arrived the Hostess/Server didn't know about our reservation and told US TO MOVE THE TABLES ourselves. First problem. She told us she was new, which is an issue because as a previous server, a new server shouldn't run a 10 topBlaine. She handed us the Brunch menus, we placed our order, only for her to return to say they ARENT offering Brunch... We changed our orders and waited an additional HOUR AND A HALF to eat; keep in mind people who came after us were not only eating, but finishing up their meals long before we got ours. My fries were cold, my bun was even colder, and my cousin's chicken was uncooked. To put the icing on the cake, when my cousin asked the server if she could put the appetizers on her check so she could treat us, the server had already split it amongst everyone without asking. The server YELLED "OH MY GOD ITS ONLY MY FIRST DAY". I'll just end it right here. Needless to say I won't be returning. read more

Everything was Delicious! I ordered the Fried Chicken, Eggs, greens! Definitely going back read more

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Slushy wine was so strong I couldn't finish it. The chicken is cooked to order and was nice and crispy. The staff was great read more

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We visit once every so many weeks and are always met with a smile and good conversation. Great wine to choose from and delicious food. read more

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Not too bad. I think I like the Max's in Midtown a tiny bit better. Food was good. Service was okay. It was not a very busy night due to the weather so the lack luster service kind of baffled me. Angel was out server/bar tender. She was okay. Seemed very distracted in the beginning and was chatty with hostest. Anyway, the other bar tenders hopped to it and made it up for it. Towards the end everyone got better on being attentive. Probably won't come back to this location. The Midtown location is just more fun and the food is much better. read more

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Hm. I had heard a lot about this place, but it seems a tad overhyped. Everyone now claims the one in Austin is much better. For some reason, GPS takes you to the back. Anyway, it's a pretty small location--let's say intimate. We ordered some mimosas. The regular ones are $5 a piece and don't seem to have much champagne. The menu leans more towards buying bottles instead. I had the honey butter Benedict. It was actually really good. My friends had the wing and waffle. Comes with 3 wings and a big waffle for like $18. My friend asked for a extra wing and was told it's $5. For one wing. That's a joke. She was also charged $9 for truffle fries. I will say there are locations in town that are more well known that will give you the same food or better and double the amount of wings. Just saying. Service was actually really good & hold it if you have to use the restroom. read more

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I had the best Brussels sprouts and beef short ribs I've ever had in my life. I'm from DC and came to texas for my birthday, I was not disappointed. The bartender and staff were super friendly, the food was again GREAT. I definitely will be back any time I am in Houston. This place has become something I've been talking about since I came home. See ya soon! read more

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A hidden gem on Washington. Literally stumbled upon it while driving one day. So good and the people are so nice. The chicken is everything! read more

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The size of the restaurant is rather small but the food was pretty good. We went for brunch during Houston Restaurant Week. I ordered the Red Velvet Waffle and Honey Butter Benedict. Waffle was good but a little stiffer than I prefer which kind of threw the taste of it. The Benedict was delicious! Nice sized piece of chicken and the eggs were cooked to a nice running consistency to get a sauce that adds a layer of flavor. The home fries were also delicious. Great flavor that didn't need to have anything added (I did anyway though lol). Got an orange juice that was slightly high to me for OJ. Nice customer service and the place seems to pack up easily. I would definitely try going here again. read more

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The food was excellent the atmosphere was kinda cozy but yet intimate the waitress was friendly and attentive..Definitely coming back read more

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MAX's wine dive used to be a great place to go. I've been to this restaurant numerous times since 2014 but over the years the quality of the food has become so terrible to the point where I would not come back after my last visit. One of my favorite meals was the famous southern fried chicken and I will put the emphasis on "was" because the last time I ordered this meal the chicken appeared to be fried without any batter. I tried to get the order replaced which was not a problem I was immediately given the option for a full refund but instead I just wanted the meal that I ordered. I was completely dissatisfied and disappointed with the results. I ultimately ended up throwing the meal away and gave up any hope of ever going back. I'm not sure what changed but I will not be going back. read more

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Eah - The place is small, service once it started was good. We got there on a Friday about 7. The place was slow not very busy. We sat at the table for a while and watch the waitress walked past us multiple times. Finally the bartender came from behind the bar and waited on us. He was a nice guy and did a good job. We ordered the sticky ribs to start with and no they were not sticky and did not have much flavor. My guest had the shrimp and grits which did get a good review. I had the cheese burger and it was okay not great just okay. We did have a glass of wine. We tried the "wine on tap" meaning just that it is on tap. It was horrible! I do not recommend having that. As far as eye candy well not really. Do I plan on visiting again, probably not; however, I recommend you visit and judge for yourself, you may have a different and better experience. read more

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I've been a patron of this restaurant since I first moved to TX nine years ago. The chicken, collards, truffled mac w Texas toast was always my go to. In the last two years I've noticed a steady decline in product and service. I go back hoping to get great food and service bc that's what I've come to expect from MAX's Wine Dive but the last 4 visits have been pure disappointment. Last nights stomach reaction to what I believe was undercooked chicken was the last straw. I'll give this restaurant a fair rating due to the food and ambiance having been good in the past. But no no no something has changed. Check your food internal temp before serving and our waitress was lovely especially for it being after midnight. (They close at 2am) I took an instagramable photo of my food. Didn't look at it, just put my phone down and continued to eat in the dimly lit restaurant. Well I wish I would've checked my photo because I would've noticed the pinkish color in parts of the chicken. I ended up with a small case of food poisoning that night. They've also changed the Mac n cheese recipe into something awful. It has too much liquid now. I have zero urges to go back. Hope it gets back to the place most of us really enjoyed. read more

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The brunch here is absolutely great i love it 20/10 everything was good even the mimosas the service was good as well this is one place i love to brunch.. read more

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Started our 40th Anniversary with lunch at Max's. I had the pineapple mimosa which was good but not the wow I expected. It lacked pineapple flavor I ordered the chicken and waffles which were excellent. The syrup was not anything special. A good maple with a few herbs added would have elevated it or possibly maple peaches with a bourbon sauce. Just my opinion. The seasoning on the chicken was perfect. I love the sourdough bacon and egg sandwich but skipped it this time. I also highly recommend the Brussels sprouts. My Honey got the Southern fried chicken. He got Mac and cheese instead of collards. Great idea! The Mac and cheese is the best EVER!!! Next time I'm going to try the Mac and cheese with the fried lobster. He was super happy and even ate the breast which he usually thinks, at most places, is dry but said it was cooked perfect. read more

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We've been coming here sporadically for years. Every time we do visit, we wonder why we didn't come back sooner. For the first time our service was 'less than' - hence the missing star. Although it wasn't busy our waitress didn't seem interested in introducing herself, engaging with our party, or trying to get things right. Out of 7 orders 3 weren't correct. The food though? Fried chicken & spicy chicken were banging! Egg sandwich made a member of our group swoon. A picky, picky eater ate more of the short rib dish than I think I've ever seen her eat in one sitting (although the rest of us found the sauce cloying). Salad was good but the dressing was flat out weird (who makes a CREAMY champagne vinaigrette?!)? The pasta dish was heavy but tasty. Universally we all hated the greens though! Go for the food; enjoy the wine. Insist on better service! read more

I didn't take any photos but I went to MAX's for a long, four hour, brunch reacquainting with an old friend. It was awesome. Even though it is a small place we never felt rushed. It was crowded but not overly noisy. Our server was great. We loved the Froze cocktail. We shared a charcuterie and chicken and waffle. It was so good and huge portions. We had leftovers to eat the next day. read more

We were using an OpenTable reward to dine & it kept getting declined. The manager on duty (Cody) showed no empathy and made no attempt to make us feel good about the situation - he made us feel like we were scammers or criminals. It took an hour back & forth with the card center & OpenTable - he did not want to engage and put all responsibility on us while giving us dirty looks. First time there - will not be back. He ruined an otherwise nice evening. On 6/25, the response below was posted - the email provided bounced back as undeliverable. Seems dubious... read more

Came here for the famous gluten free fried chicken. Was glad I had read about the wait time for the dish! Our server informed us it would be about 30 - 40 mins and she was right and it wasn't terribly busy at the time either. Cooked low and slow - worth the wait - piping hot, crispy, juicy deliciousness! Came with collard greens, grits and Texas toast (not gf). Definitely ask for a side of syrup to enjoy that sweet/savory combo! Others in our group ordered the Creme Brulee French Toast with a side of bacon and the Honey Butter Benedict. Both were amazing as well! read more

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A week goes by since posting my review and sending a message through messenger and they still haven't contacted me. MAX's Wine Dive, Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden, and The Tasting Room are all under Lasco Enterprises. After several attempts to contact corporate it's clear they aren't wanting to simply have the conversation. I reached out to other restaurants that sell gift cards and they too were shocked by both the experience and lack of concern towards paying customers in a city FULL of options. I'm read more

Cute little brunch spot. Limited seating so call ahead if you have a large group. Plenty of parking located in a shopping plaza. Food was tasty and the service was good. read more

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Very good food. Hot and seasoned well. Waitress very nice and friendly. Manager very attentive and checked on customers.

Today is my second visit; 1st visit was not long after they opened so, it's been possibly 10 years ago. There's not much ambiance at Max's; the bar decor is cheesy to null. It needs an upgrade...cool lighting fixtures, cool candles, more of an industrial feel to it. Hang large white bulbs across the length or width of the place. Take down the cartoons from back of bar...they're stupid and don't fit the vibe at all. It's a Wine dive...keep it simple but not tacky On the sunny side...it has a great wine selection. Good food. Great waiters. Just need to tweak the appearance of the inside. Buy local. Support local. read more

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Great food....specifically Great fried chicken! The ambience is cool yet classy. Drinks were great; try the wine flight...you won't be disappointed. read more

Still loving MAX's even in midst of this pandemic the food has remained of good quality. I do appreciate that. The cook tho he single? Lol! Keep up the good job I know every day ain't da best but know ppl like me appreciate y'all efforts. I'm coming to pick up my to go again! Don't judge me nobody told y'all to make banging ass shrimp n grits lol read more

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Dined here today for Brunch and to celebrate my good friend's belated birthday. I showed up 30 min before my reservation but was seated immediately. Check One. The waiter came over and introduced himself and immediately offered me a choice of mimosas. I selected the caramelized pineapple by the bottle. Tasted delicious. Check Two. Once my friend arrived, the waiter switched out by the replacement was on point. Discussed our options, made suggestions and expressed his favorites and what could be a popular choice. Check Three. Even suggested I try the Creme Brûlée French Toast with the Chicken wings with a side of Mac & Cheese. Check Four. My friend ordered chicken and Brussels sprouts. And then we weren't rushed out of the spot even being as busy as they were. Check Five. I really appreciated the entire experience. read more

This is definitely a dive and I don't mean that negatively! A small but cozy place to brunch or do lunch/dinner. Great wine selection! There is also a small selection of mimosas which are pretty tasty! My go to is the fried chicken! Whether on the wings and waffles or the fried chicken meal...it's amazing! read more

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It was after a Yelp Event when my sisters, mom and I had the late night munchies. By "late," I mean 10pm. I called only minutes before to request a table for eight. As soon as we arrived, our table was ready and situated way in the back - much appreciated because we had a lot more celebrating to do. It was Sister No 3's 30th birthday. Our server helped us pick out a few bottles of bubbly and red to pair with our assortment of food - ranging from fried chicken to grilled cheese. I've had just about everything off their menu ... or so I thought. Now I'm not really an egg person. If anything, I stick with egg whites. But something led me to order The Fried Egg Sandwich. And let me say that this sandwich was so magical, I'm almost convinced that Jesus himself made it. Imagine three fried eggs drizzled with truffle oil and layered with applewood-smoked bacon, gruyere, lettuce, tomato and black truffle aioli and ciabatta pugliese. As soon as our server presented this plate before me, the entire table swooned. We could smell each and every rich ingredient, especially the gruyere. Ahhh. I'm having flashbacks. Right. Now. It was mighty in size, so fortunately, I shared this, along with the standard Nacho Mama's Oysters - with Sister No. 1. Since I now realize there's so much more on the menu that I've yet to try, I do plan on coming back soon. Especially for brunch. I'm ready to dive into a giant stack of those Red Velvet Pancakes. read more

When I went to Max's with a group of friend I wasn't too sure what to expect, but I enjoyed my experience here. We reserved a table last minute on Open table and walked in with reservations, and were seated immediately. I was hesitant to try the greens and chicken but Max's delivered. The chicken thigh was juicy and I well seasoned and the greens were good. The chef has somebody's grandmamas southern greens recipe! ( I can only say this for the time I was here) The wine menu was exquisite as well. Will definitely visit again and try new dishes. read more

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