Max's Bistro & Bar

The fillet was like butter in my mouth and it was so well seasoned. Vegetables were perfectly cooked. Tender but still had bite. Great drinks. And my chicken marsala was so yummy. You will never be disappointed with the truffle fries, they're absolutely addicting. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Wonderful. Food was yummy and the service was second to none. Sat down and literally immediately bread, water, complimentary starter n waitress was giving us the specials rundown. Requested the pastry chef's recommendation for dessert and... well... see the pictures, best part of the night!

Wonderful restaurant! This is becoming one of our favorite places. They are very consistent, we did Valentine’s Day at max bistro this year and they did not disappoint! I got lobster tail with the filet mignon, both were cooked to perfection a very good mashed potatoes and asparagus to go with it. My Wife did the fillet with a different au gratin style potato dish and asparagus was absolutely delicious . Bartender knows what they’re doing , Lemon drops are a dangerous must have, the old-fashions are delicious as well. We got a handmade seasonal pie for dessert, very good, comes out warm with a nice ice cream. A good end of the meal. Overall atmosphere was very relaxing Our server was very attentive and friendly, she explained the menu when asked and was available every time we needed her. If I were to give 1 negative it would be for their seating it’s a little congested, but that’s a very minimal complaint Max bistro did not disappoint. We will be back for continued support. Keep up the hard work. Update 3-16 same good service, a little disappointed in my Austrian wagyu ribeye, it came pretty charred , had good flavor but also a slight burnt taste….. drinks seemed to be mellower than normal, maybe a new bar tender Still enjoyed the meal and ate every bite

i literally LOVE THIS PLACE. such a gem in the fresno area. i order the filet mignon everytime ive come, and its literally the best filet ive ever had. i just wish it was bigger 😌😌 one of the only restaurants ive ever gone to that really pays close attention to your water cups and fills up your water immediately which is very important and refreshing to me. i love it and this restaurant is a must-go spot in fresno :)

What a great location for an event! The staff was amazing, the food was great, along with the decorations, being beautiful. We went with a set menu for the event and it was melt in your mouth delicious. Thank you for a great experience

Wonderful service - welcoming, friendly, efficient Ambiance - beautiful and classy, paintings on the walls, clean Food - we started with calamari, which was great, fresh, and crisp. I had the kobe meatloaf, which many reviewers seemed to like. For me, the meatloaf was good but a little underwhelming in terms of flavor. For dessert, we had the toffee bread pudding, which was truly fantastic. I am interested to go back and try other dishes.

Prime rib eye $63, every cut and bite was fat filled. Quality zero. Meal was over seasoned and salted. Disappointing to say the least.

My compliments to the kitchen on this one! Everything I had was beyond perfection for me. The shrimp for starters was exquisite. You can't stop eating the bread with the sauce. You want more. The mushroom arugula was super fresh scrumptious! The salmon complimented it perfectly. Oh those mushrooms.. Had to end it with the vanilla bean creme brulee. So rich! It was super hard for me not to put my finger in the glass jar to get the rest. Great service all around! God bless 😁🙏🏽🤟🏽✌🏽

Location: Max Bistro Date: August 22, 2025 Service: Birthday Dinner Party Located in Fresno on Westbrook Avenue is Max's bistro and bar. I was invited there for an event for a friend's birthday dinner. This establishment offers private dining. It's quiet all usually is busy when not too busy. I have been there before for a previous event and the food is always amazing. The price is on Point for the area. Myself I ordered the orange soda and have the filet mignon with asparagus and potatoes au gratin. He was for a table of 15 people. Our server was Michella overall did a outstanding job serving and assisting us at the table of 15 people. The birthday girl she was having a fabulous time they even offered gave her a $75 gift card for her party which she is able to use at anytime when if she chooses. I had a great time socializing with everyone and seeing people I haven't seen in a long time and enjoying laughs. Great food is a great experience at Max bistro bar. Check out the photos attached to this review.

Max's has been one of my favorite local restaurants for many many years so this review is LONG overdue. I enjoy meeting friends to share appetizers at the bar and sip on the tastiest dirty martini. We love the bartender, Daniel (Cambo)! This last visit, we ordered calamari and the potstickers which were absolutely incredible. The calamari comes with both cocktail sauce and the most scrumptious lemon aioli. The breading on the calamari is perfectly light. The duck potstickers come with 6 or 7 pieces so it was a nice split with 3 people! I skipped lunch that day so I was still a little snacky after sharing the 2 apps so we asked Daniel what else to get. He recommended the French Quarter Shrimp. We hadn't had those before (and I thought I've tried the whole menu haha) so we took his advice and SO glad we did! They came in the tastiest sauce, big shrimp with the toasts to soak up more of the flavor. I'd even be happy with the strimp and a salad for a light solo dinner. I'll leave this review to the recent apps but know that the dinner and lunch menus are just as fabulous!

Post-workout day recovery meal: First time eating here. Considering all the weight lifting I'm doing, many meals are focused on protein along with whatever else I'm ordering. With my target (Maxes) in focus, I reviewed the pictures/reviews on Yelp as I often order based on which pictures appleal to me. I hit the website directly to preview the menu PRIOR to even going. I knew what I was going to order so headed over. The restaurant was a nice comfortable temperature. Thankfully, the music was not loud at all! The restaurant is nice enough, fairly roomie, so no complaints there. It seemed to be filling up at a brisk pace.. I also spotted lots of to go orders! The service here was excellent, but the food left me wanting... enough, so that I stopped off at Whole Foods to act as the chaser! :) I ordered the filet mignon with asparagus that was served on a overly cooked puck of bland potatoes... I ordered the meat to be cooked medium and so it was, perfectly! The meat was under seasoned and would've been much better if it had been salted earlier. There's no salt shakers on the tables. When I see that, I usually expect that the food would be seasoned well. That was not the case... The asparagus was cooked perfectly, but the potatoes were complete miss. The small portion was too small.... And it wasn't something that when you tasted it you wish that there was more of... Potatoes rarely disappoint me, but they did here. Not rich, tasty and tasted old and a LARGER IMPROVED portion would have been nice. It's like the cheapest ingredient in the kitchen so please size better and change that dud version! Because my pecs are demanding, I ALSO ordered the Chinese chicken salad. While good, that's not something I would order again... Starving from my previous days workout, I ate everything. The meal was not large enough for any thought of leftovers.... Honestly, I thought the food would've been much better than it was. I left still hungry... My lunch was $70 plus the tip. I would definitely return at some point to try dinner, especially if they start making the chicken Marcela again! Most people would enjoy eating here... IF their pecs are as needy! -G

8/11/25 Lunch date! Great! The restaurant is VERY classy & nice! We had waters and both got avocado turkey sandwiches with side salad. Waiters & waitresses cater to your every need! Our waters were refilled constantly and after a small wait, we received our lunch! It's A LOT! Really fresh & DELICIOUS sandwich. He thought his was GREAT too! Fresh & tasty side salads too! Both have leftovers too! Great service & GREAT lunch! Thank you Max's! Highly recommended!

The filet minion was perfectly cooked medium and seasoned just right. The Ahi tuna on the tostada was out of this world amazing! The french quarter shrimp had great flavor. Staff were super friendly, Sierra was always there for us and was very accommodating. The place had good seating and nice fine vibes.

We've been waiting for a while to eat at this establishment in FRESNO. We made over an hour DRIVE to go eat dinner there. Upon entering the restaurant we were greeted by everybody sat down. Immediately. They explained to us. They had two menus a lunch menu, and a dinner menu. We got there 15 minutes before their dinner started. we ordered a couple of cold beers, and also ordered their brisket tacos . They were some of the best TACOS we have ever had. They served three of them and a plate. And then you can tell the tortillas were handmade. The meat was super juicy, and it came with pickled onions and radishes and other sides. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!! We shared a ribeye, Steak that came with mashed potatoes and asparagus . We ordered the Steak medium. Well. We got it more of a well done.. it was good, but not great. There was no wow factor to the Steak. The mashed potatoes were suburb.. We also ordered a peach pie which took about 10 minutes to get cooked. That two was no well factor. It was just OK. We should've tried the crème brûlée. . Their COFFEE was amazing . I ordered an espresso martini. That was disappointing. It was not good at all. The bartender needs some help. Sorry but they do. Overall the decor and ambience in this restaurant. Reminds me of a fancy restaurant in Las Vegas. Very Beautiful. Very warm. Very welcoming. The Services exceptional at this place. I love it when we left. Everyone told us. Thank you. That means a lot. . We highly recommend this restaurant. It's worth the DRIVE. !!!

We had a great dinner experience tonight. The service was on point! Dylan went out of his way to make sure we were having an amazing time. Our dinner and cocktails were excellent.

Every time I fly in from Montana for business, I make a point to eat here. The service is always friendly and attentive. The food is always delicious. I usually try the pasta special. This time it was prime rib with an Alfredo pasta. Everything is fresh. Also tried the apple pie which is more like a turnover crepe. The paintings on the wall are always interesting. Try to sit in the back or middle where it's quieter. Also try the espresso martinis

This is definitely one of the Top 5 fine dining places in town. We started with some of their craft drinks, mine being the Apple A Day. Excellent. Next was the French Quarter Shrimp with the shrimp cooked perfectly. The sauce it was in was so tasty. Chopped wedge salad was next and it was good but there was a ton of blue cheese on it. Could have done with less. The main courses were the short rib, whose sauce and was outstanding, cooked to perfection and the roast chicken with mushroom risotto was also juicy and flavorful. Just a great experience and great food.

We visited for a birthday brunch with a party of about 13, and they were very accommodating by providing a table for gifts. The servers were really nice and inviting. I initially wanted to order the chicken Marsala, but I was disappointed to find it removed from the menu. Instead, I tried their special shrimp fettuccine, which I rated a 7/10; the sauce was a bit too thick and clumped up on the noodles. I really enjoyed the fried calamari 9/10 and their complimentary breads. Overall, while the food was a 7/10, the service was impeccable! The ambiance was comfortable and very spacious.

I have been coming to this restaurant for over a decade and the quality and consistency NEVER disappoints!!! Love Max's Bistro

LOVE this place!! I haven't been back in a few years and it still doesn't disappoint. The service was great, our waitress was so helpful because my friend is gluten free, she was able to recommend which dishes would be okay and what dished they could accommodate/change. The food was so good, we had brussel sprouts as an appetizer that they were able to make gluten free. The table did feel a bit squished but other than that the setting was great. Would definitely recommend coming to this place!

Had a wonderful dinner at Max's last night. Wife and i split the halibut with an appetizer of calimary. Were vboth small portion eaters and the single entree with the appetizer was more than plenty. The calamari was excellent. Light crispy coating on small tender calamari was both tender and tasty. The halibut had a crispy grilled side, was tender and moist, and served on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes. The seasoning was excellent. The split was was perfect and generous. Service was spot on, obviously well trained and attentive. Drinks were generous and obviously free poured by a accomplished bartender. Highly recommended.

I dream of this place. Food is always fabulous services always fast and knowledgeable. Ambience is old school Italian . I consider myself incredibly hard to please, but this place hits the spot every time.

The food was really good, the service was amazing and the ambiance is better than expected! I got the risotto (not pictured), which actually also has tofu in its base. Lots of veggies and very filling! Bread is my weakness and this sourdough did not disappoint. The sweet potato fries are also a must, since the spot is well known for them! The ambiance was really nice, a restaurant feel. Not too formal and not too casual, perfect for work meetings. The service was amazing! I accidentally made the waitress recite all of the specials and descriptions, and she was not upset by it. She also came around and refilled our drinks almost every 15 min (and we were tucked in a corner, which is impressive).

Great ambiance and excellent service and wine selection. I highly recommend the fish. Also a lovely space for luncheon parties.

Love the burger and fried calamari. That's my usual order. I've tried specials but I wasn't too impressed. Their bread is also delicious. It's only offered by request during lunch hours.

Our most favorite OG northwest eatery gets a new and awesome menu item.... The Italian Chopped salad. Front line winner, must try! Nice work JJ, keep up the great work!!!!

When free food is available for a seminar, I don't mind trying out the food and the hosting restaurant as well as getting information for planning for the future. Service is excellent here and the servers making sure your order is up to your expectations. I ordered the Max burger for lunch and was hands down the best tasting burger I've had in a while: Cattlemen's All-Natural angus beef, cheddar, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, dijon mayo. The ambience is comfortable and relaxing for your dining pleasure.

I found the lunch menu both small and uninteresting, nothing special here. In their attempts to make the place look like West LA, they end up presenting something pretentious and disconnected. I was also a bit surprised when our server took objection with my own personal distaste for what I think was aiioli, I made the mistake of asking for 1000 Island dressing which I was told they did not have. Such a "foo-foo" restaurant like this, with such a highly trained chef at it`s helm and you couldn`t just whip up a batch of dressing in a flash, As I would have expected in an establishment that is clearly going out of it`s way to set such an image. Nope, here`s your ketchup.

We've been regulars of Max's for years and this is one of my favorite restaurants. The atmosphere is nice and service is usually excellent. They display Tomas paintings throughout the restaurant giving it a very unique art gallery feel. My go to orders are the Max's burger, salmon salad, Chinese chicken salad and grilled cheese sandwich which comes with soup and salad. They also have a Bahn Mi sandwich that is delicious and daily specials.

This has long been our favorite local spot in Fresno! Our favorites include the Max's Signature Fries trio, especially the eggplant fries with delicious sriracha aioli. My husband is not a meat guy but loves the Kobe Beef meatloaf. The short ribs and mashed potatoes are my go-to favorite. Always melt-in-your-mouth tender. And don't forget dessert. It's definitely worth ordering the creme brulee or whatever the special is for the month!

They are amazing! They have their own home-made chocolate molten cake which is the best ever!!!! Thats our fav. Their steak salad is good too.

Max's might be my favorite restaurant in Fresno. I can't believe it has taken me this long to write a review. Everything I have ever had has been excellent. I do not eat seafood, so I cannot speak to their seafood dishes, but I have tried almost everything else on the menu and I do not have any complaints. The sweet potato fries are the best. The servers are attentive and friendly. They dim the lights for dinner which is a nice touch.

Great lunch! Highly recommend. Service was great. Nice atmosphere. Ordered the French Dip, which is really hit and miss for me. I love a good French dip but often restaurants don't make them like I prefer. Max's hit the mark!! My lunch champions had the spinach salad and it also was great. Will definitely go again when visiting Fresno!

I came here to celebrate a birthday. The burger here cannot be beat. The sea bass was good but a little overrated for the price. The service was very good from the staff at the front of the restaurant to the back of the house. The ambiance inside is dim with candle light that sets the mood for an upscale dining experience. I like sticking to tried and true dishes here hence the hamburger. I know you usually don't go to a nice restaurant for these but Max's burger is really good and the sweet potato fries are so much better than other restaurants. They use a tempura batter. There was a lot of people celebrating different occasions at the restaurant but they were able to seat us so we could not hear the conversations going on at other tables which was really nice.

I have been there at least five times and every single time the service is beyond terrible They just keep making excuses that they have too many tables, but apparently they don't have enough staff if they have a full house I don't think they understand how to run a restaurant at all. I think they just have a loyal customer base because they need to wake up and know that they suck in every aspect. The food is horrible. The service is horrible. The bartender is horrible. I don't know why they have such a follow.

It was a Great experience food was good & the service was great but I did have a amazing date so that made the experience amazing.

Great food, great service, Relaxed comfortable vibe We had the filet and the burger and were both very satisfied with our orders. Chocolate ice cream was the perfect top off

OK, so let me start by saying I really wanted to like this place, based on some of the reviews and recommendations from my coworkers. However, dining there left me uninspired. Let's start with the decor, it's pretty dated and well worn, a bit dirty, it doesn't really feel welcoming, but more like remnants of a past era where it used to be good. There is a lot of art from a local artist on the walls that really isn't very good. It's average at best, yet they're trying to sell things like a Jackson Pollock inspired piece for $8000. That right there is just ridiculous. I can see why all this art has been hanging on the wall for probably decades unsold. But let me move onto the food and service. Service was OK. Our server was friendly enough and they did check in on us from time to time. The bussers, not so friendly, no greeting, no hi, no how are you're doing this evening. Literally walk up to the table, didn't even ask if we wanted water, and just poured it with a blank unfriendly stare on their face and then walked away. The cocktails: their description sounded delicious, but what they delivered was a subpar unattractive drink that an amateur would make it home, it lacked excitement. And the flavors were way off balance. The food: they brought us out an amuse bouche the consisted of a dried slice of baguette topped with a dried out salmon "mousse" topped with some sort of oily dill concoction. It was clear they had premade a bunch of these earlier in the day and they were just sitting out in the kitchen drying out. The moose had a dried skin on top of it, but I tried it anyway and the flavor was super fishy, it continued to linger in my mouth even after I took a sip of the cocktail to wash it down. My recommendation to the restaurant is if you are going to serve amuse bouches, you should prepared them fresh to order, especially if a mousse based dish or at least if you're going to pre-make a bunch of them keep them fresh and covered and don't serve dried out hard crusted versions. That set the mood for the rest of the dinner. We ordered the birria taco appetizer. What came out were three full-size tacos and, for some reason they put a coleslaw mixture on top of the tacos and not in them, not sure why they did that. It was served with a small cup of consume and some sort of mayo. The tacos themselves were bland and flavorless. The consume was bland and if it hadn't been for the mayo, it would not have been edible. Also, the portions were way too large for an appetizer. Note: Birria should be flavorful! For dinner, we order the chicken with mushroom risotto and the Max's burger. These were both OK but good Lord were the portions massive! There was at least 2 1/2 cups of risotto on my dish, way too overkill. It also had uncooked leeks in it, which is a no no, so it made eating the risotto unpleasant as you're crunching and chewing on the leeks. The chicken was OK, a little under-seasoned, but cooked well. The burger, again was massive, had to be at least 6 to 8 inches in height, fully unreasonable for any person at a sit down restaurant to take a bite of without unhinging their jaw. Even though the burger was ordered medium rare, it still looked and tasted dry with no seasoning on the meat. The sweet potato fries were thick and tasty, but that was about the best part of the meal. All in all, I was really disappointed at what I experienced. I'm not sure why the food is so bland. I don't know if it's the chef having a poor palette or if they're just catering to the much older crowd that was there that night, if that is their typical group of patrons. They really need to work on the seasoning of their food, the proper cook of their food, the freshness and the portions. Additionally the bartender could use some lessons in making drinks. Doubt we will return again as there are much better options in the city to choose from. I really want to enjoy this place but I just couldn't.

Good for Casual Dinner. The interior is older Italian eclectic style with definitely an older 90s vibe. The tables are set with butcher paper which is a little odd for an upscale restaurant and table for two is pretty small. Being seated took a bit for having reservations which was not too inconvenient. The service at the table was very good by the server but lacking attention on refilling drinks by bussers. I tried the Halibut special which came out extremely quick and was a bit dry. I would not recommend. The truffle fries were very good and a great appetizer. Overall I wouldn't come back knowing if other similar restaurants but it was a decent experience.

First off the food was delicious! We got the special which should be part of the menu. Creamy garlic sauce, with chicken, sweet peppers and onions. But the BEST service u have ever had. We sat down and I realized it was to loud for my anxiety so I kindly went up front to let them know I was leaving and the host up front found us a spot in the quiet banquet room and worked with my issues. I have never had that happen and it's top of the line service in my book. I am happy that I got to enjoy this restaurant and that employee is THE BEST!

We had reservations and were seated quickly. You're started off with bread and olive oil with balsamic, which is always nice. I had the meatloaf, which has a really yummy caramelized tomato sauce with bacon as a topper. It comes with chunky mashed potatoes, which unfortunately lacked taste. The inside of the meatloaf was pretty yummy, but the outside was pretty cooked to death and some of it was too hard to eat. It's a really big piece of meat, so I'm sure it would be hard making sure the inside is cooked through without killing the outside. The airline chicken was tasty and the mushroom risotto that comes with it was also good.

Food, service and music were amazing!! Definitely coming back then next time I'm in town.

Service was incredible! We got seated right away once everyone from our party arrived. Our server so very nice with our big crowd and really patient. She shared their specials and everything sounded really good. Prices were high especially for the quality of food.... We each got something different and tried each others dish. The ratings were 4-7 out of 10(being the highest). We were pretty disappointed with the food and probably wouldn't be our first choice to come back.

For my girlfriend's 40th birthday, we decided to eat at Max's Bistro. It was one of the few local restaurants that was open on a Monday. Ambiance- It is so adorable! Looked like a fancy Italian restaurant in another city. I honestly can't believe I have never been here. A few of my friends were needing to get back home due to it being a Monday so we did not get to see much of the restaurant. We were seated in the back in front of a few gorgeous paintings which showcased their worth. Service- Wonderful, Michella was awesome and so was the front desk host. Food- Crostini appetizers with olive tampanede was good. I ordered an espresso martini because work was tough and I needed a pick me up. It was good and milky and had the 3 bean! Overall, 1st experience was amazing. Planning to return with my husband for date night and wine. Dessert- Molten lava cake, it was good. I ordered it not realizing that they do an icecream for bdays so I just took it home. Lol.

Amazing service and food. A great place for family and friends to celebrate a special occasion.

I'm left speechless, I can't recommend Max's Bistro and Bar enough to host a large party! This restaurant was the destination for my Grandma's 30-person birthday party. The flow of the courses, service by the staff, and our time dining were executed perfectly. Our reservations were at 4:00 p.m. and the restaurant was kind enough to let us set up half an hour early. We stayed until 8:00 p.m. and we were never rushed out. The restaurant's ambiance is open, inviting, with a touch of casual class. It's the perfect spot for date nights or large party gatherings. I highly praise Max's for their service! From helping set up and clean up, serving all of our three-course items to perfection, and constantly checking in and filling our glasses--all guests were left extremely satisfied and pleased. If I could give 10 stars for their service I would. For my Grandma's birthday dinner, we chose to celebrate with a banquet-style menu which was a three-course of salad, entree, and dessert. I had the Organic Mixed Green Salad--fresh, good, and nothing exciting. For my entree, I ordered the King Salmon which came with orzo and a spiced sauce. The salmon was moist but a little oily for my taste. The cook on it was perfect and the skin was crispy. For dessert, I ended up with their Toffee Bread Pudding (no whip cream or ice cream). The bread pudding was decadent, rich, and very sweet! My Grandma had the same salad and dessert but the Seafood Linguini as her entree. It was on the oilier side and not seasoned well--I'd give the food a four out of five. All of us were extremely stuffed, I ended up packing two of my courses up and lots of leftover boxes were needed. My Grandma was extremely happy to have celebrated her birthday at Max's. All of us enjoyed our time dining here, the portions are ginormous, service is superb, and it's located in a quiet strip mall off of Bullard Ave with ample parking. Thank you Max's for hosting us!

Haven't been here in a while. I ordered a pastrami sandwich and a vanilla bean creme brûlée. I was very disappointed with the meat. Meat was tough and filled with gristle. Brought it to waitress attention and showed her she should mention to whoever slices the meat to bypass that portion since it was inedible. She said, I'll tell the chef. The vanilla creme brûlée was too dense and the topping too hard. Ruth Chris and Cracked Pepper was much lighter. Ambiance was still nice as i remember. Don't know if i would return soon...

My sister was visiting from NY and wanted to have a nice dinner somewhere. My mom and I decided to come here. We started off with the 3 different fries. They were so filling that we were unable to finish our delicious meals when they arrived. Don't let it stop you. Order the fries. They are well worth it.

Meh. Friday night dinner here was not great. Food was mediocre. Restaurant was understaffed. The guy on the phone at the host stand ignored us. Out waitress was fine but overtaxed. When our appetizers came, I asked the helper for plates. She said "sure" and didn't come back. We asked again later when our waitress returned. She brought them but about 10 minutes after the appetizer was served. We sat with drinks un-filled/un-replaced for several min at a time. Some pf the food was ok. Sone of the food was not. Overall, not worth returning.

This place is absolutely horrible!!! From the customer service to the drinks. If you are not a local that they know, they treat you horribly. I can go on and on about how bad the customer service was tonight! Then the staff was overheard talking bad about my group and other customers. This place is very unfriendly and very unprofessional! I have given this place 3 tries! Never again! I definitely do not recommend this place.

I had a dinner reservation for my friend and I on a Saturday evening there. Service was great! I really enjoyed the ribeye, it was seasoned to seasoned and cooked to perfection. The cocktails were good as well... Will be returning for another girls dinner night out.

Came here to celebrate my girlfriend birthday dinner and it was great . The service was great . They sat us in our own section which was great . Also the bread and bolsomic vinegar was phenomenal as an appetizer. I had the meatloaf which was delicious and the plate presentation was good

Always a treat to spend time at Max's. Great service and ambiance. Excellent wine selection. The Eggplant fries are a must try!

My brother and sister-in-law are from outta town, so I treated then to a great dinner at Max's. The ambiance was pleasant and our server, Nai, was absolutely wonderful. She recited the specials by heart and recommended a good whiskey to my brother for an old fashion. The dinners we ordered were absolutely on target and delicious! I had the lamb chops, which were perfectly seasoned and paired with small golden potatoes on a bed of savory greens. My brother and his wife were equally impressed with their pork chop and steak salad. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience! I'll be back.

Been here on multiple occasions and was impressed each time. This is a great place to go to for a date night or a special occasion. Each time I've gone I've gotten different things and was satisfied with each one. For a starter, I've shared the calamari with my family and each one of us liked it. It's arguably a perfect starter and at Max's it's no exception! For their "by land" entrees, they always hit the mark. Their filet mignon and their rack of lamb are cooked and seasoned well. For other entrees, I've gotten their chicken marsala pasta. Their pasta is great too! I've shared the toffee bread pudding with my boyfriend. It wasn't our absolute favorite bread pudding, but it was still good! I personally don't think I'd order it again, however. The inside of the restaurant is so nice! It's classy, yet modern. The way the restaurant is lit feels inviting and almost romantic (LOL). The have abstract art pieces hung up all over their walls, which adds a perfect touch to the atmosphere. The servers are attentive - always filling up waters and checking on you! This place is more on the pricier side, hence why I'd save going to this place for a special occasion.

Fresh great service , friendly exceptional food , reservations recommended, always a great special addition to menu

It was time to give Max's another chance -- we hadn't been there in years but always liked the cocktails and the appetizers. Cocktails and appetizers are still the strong suit and highlight of the meal, with my favorite blueberry cocktail just as fruity and refreshing as ever, and the sweet potato fries delicious and crispy with Max's special aioli. Entrees were fine but not spectacular. Squash romesco had a nice little pepper base, and the meatloaf had a typical sweet meat loaf-y coating, although otherwise my husband found the meatloaf a bit bland. That's our experience with Max's year after year -- great cocktails and apps, and decent entrees. In fact I tried to persuade my husband to split a few apps for our dinner, no entrees, but he wasn't having it! :) The service was lovely as usual: attentive but not hovering. Attention was paid to refilling water, or asking if we'd like another drink or dessert. The server was friendly. The ambiance in Max's is ... fancy-casual. It's nice, but comfortable and relaxed. The food seems a bit fancier than the actual surroundings, which suits me just fine. I've always enjoyed the art on the walls, which is for sale. We went to Max's tonight partly to use a gift card that my friend had given me, and when my husband asked if I'd like to buy one of the art works (I believe it was $6500) I told him it would depend on how much was on the gift card. Alas, there was not enough for dinner + a $6500 art work, but we did enjoy our gifted dinner, and the art does make for pleasant surroundings. If you're in the area, this is a good bet for lunch or dinner.