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Cafe Maxx, Pompano Beach, FL

Cafe Maxx

4.9
4.9
1733 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Fine dining establishment for almost three decades. Since 1984, Darrel and Oliver's Cafe Maxx has been delighting patrons with their innovative, award-winning cuisine. This landmark restaurant destination is the premier dining choice among South Florida's power brokers and gourmands, who desire impeccable food served in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Stylish yet unpretentious, Cafe Maxx offers a hip outside patio, a cozy bar and an energetic dining room.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (954) 782-0606
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    NOW YOU CAN BRING CAFE MAXX TO YOUR EVENT!! Cafe Maxx provides full catering services to the South Florida are from small intimate groups in our private dining room to large scale events off property. For more information on catering and special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private room called the Wine Room, which can hold a maximum of 30 guests. A minimum of 10 guests is required to reserve the room. Wifi is available and we have a screen for your convenience. However, we do not have a projector or any audio/video equipment. The room is wheelchair accessible. We require a 72-hour cancellation policy. Please note that we do not have a pre-fixed menu. For more information on special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
  • Neighborhood
    Pompano Beach
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,733 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Best Overall

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Best Food

  • Fort Lauderdale

    American

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Best Overall

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Best Food

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Best Service

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Good for special occasions

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Maxx shines as a culinary gem in South Florida, offering "consistently excellent" food and service for over 40 years. Patrons rave about its "phenomenal" and "exceptional" dining experiences, highlighting standout dishes like the tuna sashimi pizza and duck breast. A "warm atmosphere" and attentive service make every visit memorable.

1,733 Reviews
  1. romolo

    VIP

    New York City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The scallop, snapper, and grouper dinners, which included vegetables and accompaniments, were all great. The Caprese salad with ripe tomatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, and duck ravioli appetizers was delicious. The only disappointment was they were out of calamari.

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  2. Pauline

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, cocktails and food. Will definitely be back next time I’m in town.

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  3. Cyndi

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love going here. Everyone I bring loves it too.

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  4. Gregory

    VIP

    Miami

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress nice and professional……food over priced ….. one fish dinner was undercooked … other two fish dinners were decent but small portion and simply not fabulous like they should be for $60 per entree ….. the Brussel Sprout appetizer was fantastic .

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  5. Scott

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice new brunch menu items, hard to choose. Smoked salmon croissants and the Cuban omelette were amazing. Incredible service, very attentive. Thank you we will return soon.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. David

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Maxx has become our default "sure thing" when we are tired of other restaurantes disappointing us. My girlfriend and I can always count on amazing food quality, creative ingredient combinations, impeccable service, and a fun, romantic evening. The menu is always changing and everything is 5-star quality. We simply love you, Cafe Maxx, and thank you for being something we can always count on. :)

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  7. Dustin

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While we have driven by Cafe Maxx numerous times, we had never tried it. We were very pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed our dinner! We appreciate that for FL, it is a bit nicer than other very casual places. Everyone we encountered was very pleasant. Our server, Jane, was very good as well and certainly made our dinner more enjoyable. The food was outstanding! We understand there are a few staples on the menu and much of the rest of the menu changes regularly, but both our meals were fantastic! No question we will be back and encourage others to go as well.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Maxx

    New York City

    64 reviews

    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good good. Good service. Very expensive but quality food

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  9. RobertF

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe max is one of the best restaurants in Florida for 40 years. Always great. We go once a month and never tire of it. Just delicious food

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  10. Donna

    VIP

    West Palm Beach

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very Good food. (It came out a bit too fast, though). Fun environment. Good for friends. . Old staple in the area.

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FAQs

Cafe Maxx offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 782-0606.

Cafe Maxx is rated 4.9 stars by 1733 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Maxx

2601 E Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Pompano Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (954) 782-0606
  • Catering
    NOW YOU CAN BRING CAFE MAXX TO YOUR EVENT!! Cafe Maxx provides full catering services to the South Florida are from small intimate groups in our private dining room to large scale events off property. For more information on catering and special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private room called the Wine Room, which can hold a maximum of 30 guests. A minimum of 10 guests is required to reserve the room. Wifi is available and we have a screen for your convenience. However, we do not have a projector or any audio/video equipment. The room is wheelchair accessible. We require a 72-hour cancellation policy. Please note that we do not have a pre-fixed menu. For more information on special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
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