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Maxwells, West Fargo, ND

Maxwells

4.8
4.8
929 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Maxwells is no ordinary experience, offering a relaxed environment, adventurous cuisine and professional service ‘with a personality.’ Superior food, drink and celebration are permanent features. With the region’s largest collection of wines, a diverse selection of beers of the world, and premium beverages, Maxwells is an exciting blend of your imagination and our unique casual elegance.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, French American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (701) 277-9463
  • Website
    http://www.maxwellsnd.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mike Wald
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining rooms are available to host group dinners, corporate meetings, rehearsal dinners, holiday dinner events, anniversary celebrations or even cocktail receptions. Built-in audiovisual included with private dining rooms. Group dinner menus & bar packages available.
  • Location
    1380 9th St E, West Fargo, ND 58078
  • Neighborhood
    Fargo
  • Cross street
    13th Avenue and 9th St. E
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Appetizers

  • Almond Baked Brie

    Assorted dried & fresh fruits w/ grilled bread

    • Artisan Cheese Plate

      Dried & fresh fruits, olive tapenade, candied nuts, grilled bread & lavosh

      • Ahi Tuna Tataki

        Rare Seared Tuna w/ Seaweed Salad, Avocado, Wasabi, Soy Sauce & Pickled Ginger

        • Roasted Chicken & Basil Pesto Flatbread

          Kalamata olives, grilled red onions, slow roasted tomatoes & fresh mozzarella

          • Fried Calamari

            Sundried Tomato Aioli & Tempura Green Beans

            • Classic Escargot

              Garlic Herb Butter & Grilled Bread

              • Lump Meat Crab Cakes

                Sweet corn cream, lemon caper aioli & jicama salad

                • Day Boat Sea Scallops

                  Prosciutto wrapped w/ lobster-red curry sauce

                  • Sarsaparilla-Apricot Bbq Baby Back Ribs

                    Pineapple-Peanut Coleslaw & Triple Berry Cobbler

                    Soups

                    • Chipotle Sweet Potato Bisque

                      Cilantro lime cream, croutons & scallions

                      Salads

                      • Baby Spinach W/ Bacon Balsamic Dressing

                        French brie, apples & candied nuts

                        • Petite Greens W/ Spring Berries

                          Strawberry-Champagne Vinaigrette, Crushed Pistachio & Fresh Goat Cheese

                          • Hearts of Romaine

                            Caramelized Onion-Parmesan Dressing, Croutons & Roma Tomatoes

                            Entrées

                            • Catch of the Day

                              Our chef's crafted meal with the perfect combination of locally grown ingredients and fresh fish flown in from all around the world for an exquisite dining experience

                              • Surf & Turf

                                House bacon wrapped north dakota bison tenderloin & butter braised lobster claw w/ wild mushroom risotto, grilled asparagus & goose fat bearnaise sauce

                                • Pepper Seared New Zealand Wapiti Elk Tenderloin Steak

                                  Port cherries & beet chips

                                  • Chili-Lime Grilled Pork Tenderloin

                                    Cumin Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Grilled Zucchini, Roasted Tomatillo Sauce & Apricot-Pistachio Chutney

                                    • Lobster Spinach Fettuccine

                                      Herb Butter Roasted Lobster Tail, Squid Ink Pasta w/ Parmesan Cheese Sauce

                                      • Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Grilled New Zealand Lamb Rack

                                        Five onion relish & bordelaise sauce

                                        • Ponzu Grilled Norwegian Salmon

                                          Coconut Thai Rice, Bell Peppers, Asian Sweet Potato Puree & Shiitake-edamame Relish

                                          • Pecan Crusted Walleye Fillet

                                            Saffron rice pilaf, grilled asparagus, brown butter sauce & warm bacon brussels sprout salad

                                            • Hereford Reserve Beef Tenderloin

                                              Toasted goat cheese, bordelaise sauce & red wine crimini mushrooms

                                              • Amish Farmed Free-Range Chicken Piccata Breast

                                                Grilled asparagus, artichoke heart-caper cream sauce & crisp prosciutto

                                                • Sterling Silver Beef Rib Eye

                                                  Smoked cherry tomatoes, bordelaise sauce & gorgonzola cheese

                                                  • Spinach Pasta Primavera

                                                    Asparagus, Bell Peppers, Shiitake Mushrooms, Cherry Tomato Salsa & Parmesan Cheese. Add Shrimp $9; Add Shrimp $9

                                                    • Dry Aged 30 Day Bone-In Wagyu Beef Ribeye

                                                      Duck fat roasted peruvian potatoes, truffled asparagus, caramelized onions, red wine crimini mushrooms & veal reduction sauce

                                                      Dessert

                                                      • Chocolate Lava Cake

                                                        W/ vanilla bean ice cream

                                                        • Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

                                                          W/ rum fosters sauce & vanilla bean ice cream

                                                          • House Made Artisan Ice Cream

                                                            • Meyer Lemon Pillow Cheesecake

                                                              w/ Blood Orange Caramel

                                                              • Vanilla Bean Duck Egg Creme

                                                                Brûlée w/ Fresh Berries

                                                                Last updated: February 2, 2022

                                                                What 929 people are saying

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

                                                                Noise • Moderate

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                                                                • Fargo

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                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                Maxwells offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service and inspired food." Known for its delicious elk tenderloin and unique cocktails, the restaurant boasts a welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff. Despite higher prices, patrons find it "well worth the money" for special occasions, with standout dishes like the macadamia nut-encrusted Chilean sea bass.

                                                                929 Reviews

                                                                1. Corey

                                                                  Las Vegas

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on February 4, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Maxwell’s is always a very pleasurable place to have a formal or casual outing. The staff is very accommodating and on point. Great atmosphere.

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                                                                2. Ed

                                                                  Fargo

                                                                  20 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  20 reviews

                                                                  Dined on February 1, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  The Elk Tenderloin was excellent. My wife loved her pasta.

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                                                                3. OpenTable Diner

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Minneapolis

                                                                  10 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  10 reviews

                                                                  Dined on January 19, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Our fav in the FM area! Impeccable service and inspired food.

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                                                                4. James

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Dallas

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined on January 18, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Great food and service! Nice selection of steaks and fish. Excellent appetizers as well.

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                                                                5. Maureen

                                                                  Fargo

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined on January 15, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Maxwells is an experience like no other place in our area. The staff is amazing, friendly, attentive and make the visit well worth the money! We had apps and martini's and everything was delicious! We made reservations in the bar area and the bartenders were excellent! The prices are a bit high but it is a place we love to go and will always return! Maureen Regan

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                                                                6. Jeff

                                                                  Philadelphia

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  Dined on January 15, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Great spot in Fargo. Good apps and dinner was excellent.

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                                                                7. Terry

                                                                  Fargo

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on January 4, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Great food and service. Easy to make reservation.

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                                                                8. Maureen

                                                                  Fargo

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on December 29, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  The service and food were superb. The atmosphere was more open and louder than expected. But it is casual and comfortable.

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                                                                9. Darla

                                                                  Orlando

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  2.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined on December 22, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                  2. Food 1
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  The service was good, and I liked my salad, but we did not enjoy our meals. $190

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                                                                10. Alexandra

                                                                  Atlanta

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on December 21, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  This restaurant is FANTASTIC! The drinks are amazing, the service is wonderful! Amenities are super clean and the food is delicious! My boyfriend and I both had the elk, highly recommend! We came here celebrating my NDSU graduation and it did not disappoint!

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                Maxwells offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (701) 277-9463.

                                                                Maxwells is rated 4.8 stars by 929 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 7 times today

                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                Google Map for Maxwells

                                                                1380 9th St E, West Fargo, ND 58078

                                                                Dining areas

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Cross street
                                                                  13th Avenue and 9th St. E
                                                                • Neighborhood
                                                                  Fargo
                                                                • Hours of operation
                                                                  Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                • Price
                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  Contemporary American, American, French American
                                                                • Dining style
                                                                  Casual Dining
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  Public Lot
                                                                • Payment options
                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Executive chef
                                                                  Mike Wald
                                                                • Additional
                                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                • Website
                                                                  http://www.maxwellsnd.com/
                                                                • Phone number
                                                                  (701) 277-9463
                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                  Private dining rooms are available to host group dinners, corporate meetings, rehearsal dinners, holiday dinner events, anniversary celebrations or even cocktail receptions. Built-in audiovisual included with private dining rooms. Group dinner menus & bar packages available.
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