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    Maxwells

    3.7 (63 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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    MAXWELLS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Party time
    Marc G.

    Always a great time here. This was the 2nd time for our company Christmas party. Enough room for 120 people. Food and drink were slamming. Nonstop brick oven pizza, boom boom shrimp to die for, pretzel rolls, and of course chicken wings. Staff were amazing putting up with such a large crowd . Bar service was fast and efficient. They know we will be back. Maxwells is always a great place as well to just come and have a nice dinner. Come check them out.

    Margherita Pizza
    Angela R.

    Wood-fired pizza is 1/2 price at Maxwells during "Mangia Mondays." What goes better with beer than pizza? At the moment, NY regulations mandate that you must order food with alcohol, and you can't go wrong with a cheap and delicious pizza. I ordered the Margharita. The crust was thin, and the pie was about 10' diameter. If you're just snacking or stopping by for a light dinner, the pizza is fine to share. If you come hungry, then I recommend ordering your own. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese was perfectly melty. The crust wasn't burned either, which tends to be a hazard with wood-oven pizza. A friend and I dined outside. Had to briefly go into a restaurant to notify the waitress of our presence, though I'm sure she probably would have noticed us if we sat ourselves. There is plenty of outdoor seating with well-spaced tables. Hanover Square makes for a pretty view, too. Would totally eat outside again even once social distance regulations lift!

    White Russian with fireball on left. IPA in back
    Brenda L.

    I came here for a holiday party and enjoyed the atmosphere, drinks and food. The waitresses were friendly and were accommodating with my specific drink requests (I wanted gin and grapefruit juice). The best thing I had here were their wing. It was meaty, crispy, and not hard/chewy/shriveled or subpar. I was impressed by the quality of their wings. I also had some pizza, a white Russian with a Fireball twist, and a few other food items (I cannot remember what they were...). A traditional white Russian tastes better than the white Russian with fireball but I liked the creative flare. They have a dart board in the back and a rack for coats. The back area is lounge-like and has a couch. They have tall tables and bar seating. The interior is pretty small. They are available if you want to host private parties. The food here was surprisingly good.

    Short ribs special for Dining Week
    Debbie W.

    First time eating here, and it's for Dining Week. We had tried to get a reservation, but they were booked. They did, however, suggest to arrive early and they may some tables for walk-ins. We arrived close to 5pm and was able to be seated right away! The hostesses were friendly. The decor was nice. We enjoyed our food - House salad, Thai Shrimp (shared), we both ordered the Short Rib (smaller portion than I was expecting), and tiramisu (shared). Our waiter, on the other hand, wasn't that attentive. He would ask how our meal was while walking away from us. The food was good. We would come back again.

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    I had a baby shower for my daughter at Maxwells this past weekend. I can't say enough great things about the space, the staff and the food. It was a beautiful venue, very cozy and casual. The food was great! I'm still thinking about the chicken parm days later. The staff was so easy to work with. Maria made the planning a breeze with great communication and the day of, the staff was very attentive and took care of everything, All that I had to do was enjoy the party. I would highly recommend visiting Maxwells and especially consider them for a party. Thank you all so much for creating a memorable experience that we will cherish!

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    The staff is terrific. They have good pub food, wings, pizza and burgers are the ones I have tried. It has a neighborhood pub vibe

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    Chef's tasting menu for our anniversary. We got a taste of spring with some lamb & a few seafood…read moredishes, Brie cheese ice cream & even the garnishes were delish. They included the cutest personal touches and confirmed these with me prior to arrival. We watched them craft each dish & others, such as a very fancy looking smash burger & fries. The courses definitely got better as we went on, flavor & presentation wise. Definitely want to come back for another season, though I believe they change up the menu every 2 weeks - month!

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