Recommendation: Cocktail: Local Lemonade, Day Tripper. Starter: Oyster Selection, Lumb Crab Tostada. Entrees: Baked Stuffed Native Lobster, Walden Hills Pork Chop. Dessert: Chocolate Molten Souffle. . Detailed review: My wife and I, we agree that we go out for dinner every Thursday. And today I decided to go to Max Downtown. First thing first, they have FREE Valet parking, which is very convenient. You drive to the front entrance, and walk in. The host and our waitress were very friendly and helpful. We asked for recommendation and their suggestions were really good. - Local Lemonade: sweet, refreshing, great aroma. - Day Tripper: Good balance between Spicy and Sour. - Oysters: a bit salty (which is normal for North East oysters), fresh, meaty. - Lumb Crab Tostada: really good. The crab meat, crushed avocado, and sauce are delicious. If I only order one starter, I will order this dish. - Baked Stuffed Native Lobster: the lobster is very good, you can feel how bouncy it is when you chew it. - Walden Hills Pork Chop: it’s juicy and crunchy. - Chocolate Molten Soufflé: the Soufflé itself is rich and luxurious, and the crème anglaise is very good too, you can see specks of real vanilla in it. If you still have room for dessert, definitely check out the soufflé. So for the food, I gave it 5/5. For service: 5/5 (the food came out really fast) Atmosphere: 4.5/5 (for me, tables are a bit close to the other) . I will come back… on another Thursday. 🙂

What a great meal and great service! The steak was phenomenal and my favorite asparagus! Everything is a la cart so be prepared to spend a few bucks! For desert I had the baked Alaska and that was spectacular as well! Our waitress Ashlyn was super helpful and kept my glass full. So darn friendly! The meal tastes so much better when there is great waitstaff!! I definitely recommend this place! Godspeed!

Awesome dining experience. Phenomenal service. Arrived in town earlier than expected so I phoned in to check on our reservation. Busy night, but the hostess was gracious enough to accommodate 9 of us in their ample lounge/bar area to start with some drinks. Enjoyed a perfect sidecar. At dinner, we indulged in the Lump Crab Tostada for starters. Highly recommend. It was so beyond good that we ordered it twice. The Roasted Sea Scallops were deliciously delectable. An electric atmosphere fills this expansive restaurant, and the presentation over all was impressive. Drinks were a little slow at first but then the pace picked up. Understandable on a busy night. It was the first of three nights celebrating my wife’s birthday. The Chocolate Molten Soufflé didn’t disappoint! A big shout out to our waiter, Milo. He moves with a sense of urgency, attentive to every word being said, and carries himself as if he were the owner. Impeccable service.

Nothing short of Excellent. 1st off, I want to say that the images that you will see here in Google maps, does not do Max justice. The grandeur of this restaurant is immense paired with eclectic art on the walls, styling of the architecture, floor to ceiling windows and beautiful lighting fixtures.. The valet is friendly and couldn't have been more perfect in distance to from curb. We were greated by an outstanding hostess and seated quickly in booth as requested with reservation. It was very busy when we arrived. You can feel the vibe here. Our waiter Chris was jovial and receptive to our food interest. He made the right suggestions for me when I couldn't decide between two entrees. I had this wonderfully fruity but not too sweet cocktail with with jalapeno that is to die for. The soft semi sweet bread comes with pink salted butter rectangle. I won't go there because it was a meal in itself. We had the creamed spinach which was divine and closer to a souffle. Also ordered lump crab tostada and burger. The burger meat was so soft and delicious.. We actually didn't have room for dessert which is a rare occasion but we will return again and suggests to others while in Hartford Thank you all

Excellent, excellent, EXCELLENT restaurant! Highly recommend if you are in the area. The food was phenomenal and the drinks were amazing. We came here to have dinner to celebrate our anniversary and we were so happy we did. We even got a little extra dessert for the occasion :) The staff was amazing and very attentive.

The service was impeccable (Jason R. Was the man!!). The filet mignon, colossal shrimp, and baked Alaska were some of the best food I have ever had in my life. The seasonal cocktails were fire as well. I can’t recommend this place enough. Sheesh.

So, we had cocktails at the bar after our dinner last night. The best thing about doing Max's besides the service and quality is by far the best is... you can park in the City Place garage and they will validate your parking ticket. It was raining last night so we parked and never went outside. We arrived at 9 p.m. and the bar had a nice small crowd. The couple in the picture had drinks at Max's before we met for dinner and they do have a great happy hour. They said the bar was packed. So, I ordered my Aperol Spritz and they all had their bourbons. A great finish for the evening and it was nice to see people out an about in Hartford last night at that hour.

This is a great place to gather with friends and family for a good meal and a few libations. The staff was excellent as far as service goes and the kitchen was very accommodating because we had to alter a number of plates do to food allergies. Also, if you are attending an event at the XL Center then this is spot on with its location right across the street. Give this place a try and tell them the family from New Jersey sent you. $$$

Absolutely phenomenal dinner. Everything was amazing, from drinks to dessert. Melinda was a superb waitress, all of her recommendations were on point, and she was incredibly attentive. Highly recommend the spring thyme in the city cocktail, prime strip steak, filet mignon, loaded baked potato, street corn, asparagus (grilled!), and extra shaken espresso martini. Definitely pricey but every penny is worth it!

I like Max's meals, I had shrimps there a couple months ago and it was delicious (close my eyes delicious) . So, naturally I'd go there again. On my second try the shrimps weren't as fresh as the first time but it was ok. I ordered salad, this is why my review is a 4, I eat with my eyes, so presentation is everything. The salad did not look appetizing and it did not provide that palatable taste I wanted. But I'll still give then a 3 try.

🍽 whipped ricotta - perfectly creamy with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar 🍽 Buffalo cauliflower - flavorful and crispy, the sauce is delicious. The happy hour is the solid time to go there And get these plates for $5-$7

Ordered the Steak Frites and it was a mixed bag. Firstly it came served in a cast iron tureen, which, for someone as clumsy as myself, made cutting the meat awkward due to its high sides. However the vegetables involved were brilliantly highlighted by this plating method. I ate every morsel but having said that— & I can hardly believe I’m saying this— I’ve had better steak. Tenderness, appearance beautiful but somehow flavor was lacking. Found myself wishing I had ordered the salmon. The key lime dessert on the other hand was indescribably delicious. To the pastry chef who conceived of and created this dish: you are a poet. My palate is forever elevated for having experienced your sublime confection. All in all a highly nourishing meal that kept me satiated for the remainder of the day. Staff were exquisite.

Always great, service too, thanks Chelsea and Kiley!! Buck a shuck and black and blue fries for happy hour. Delicious Swordfish and Pork Chop specials tonight.

One of the best seared Tuna’s I’ve had in a long time! I was so happy with how this whole meal came together. The atmosphere was very energetic and fun. However, the bar service was pretty slow so it took a while for our table to get drinks.

My girlfriend and I had an amazing dinner last night after years of not being there I missed it and it was Sharon’s first time!! The Food and the service were nothing short of incredible !! Cassie and Abel were awesome!!! I am a swordfish fanatic due to years growing up on Block island having the best !! Congratulations your Chef hit the Home Run!!! Respectfully Patrick and Sharon!!!

We were very on the fence about booking this reservation as we did not want to risk having an expensive meal that was not worth it. Max Downtown was worth every penny. The service was top notch and more importantly all of the food was fantastic. We tried the lobster pierogi and crab tostada per our servers recommendations and both were fantastic. Don't skip the espresso martini, they are wonderfully dark and freshly made. It was refreshing to have a dining experience where the servers clearly cared about making your meal worth it. We will definitely be returning for our next special occasion.

Excellent lunch! Will certainly be back, maybe for dinner next time. Friendly service, fantastic atmosphere, and decent prices for such a premium restaurant. My club sandwich with house-roasted turkey was delicious.

I absolutely can't say enough. We don't usually spoil ourselves like that but it was our anniversary and this was well worth it. Hands down the nicest place we have been to. The wine service from Billie was perfect (yes I HAD to drop her name). My partner said this was the "best prime rib" she ever had. Next time we are in Hartford, I don't think we will question where we eat.

The atmosphere and service is amazing. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and professional. The apps are ok but barely shareable. The food is not what I expected and a bit overpriced. The bar and apps are worth it. The sit down dinner was not my favorite but high quality ingredients… the menu is just a bit boring. Would recommend and would come back.