Max Downtown - Hartford

4.6

228 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Fancy

Located right in downtown Hartford since 1996, Max Downtown continues to add to all that the city has to offer with its legendary service, food and drink selection. Max Downtown has won a number of awards including Connecticut Magazine's Best for Overall Excellence, Hartford Magazine's Best Power Lunch Spot, Best for Business Entertaining and Best Wine List; has been featured in the Hartford Courant's Great Steaks: The State's Sizzling Best and was rated "Don't Miss" by the New York Times.

With a significant list of vintage and non-vintage wines stored in-house, Max Downtown is excited to additionally offer its stunning wine mezzanine as a focal point. Our selection is bound to have the perfect accompaniment for your occasion whether it’s by the glass or by the bottle.

If spirits are more your style, Max Downtown's whiskey bar features a broad selection of international bourbons, ryes, scotches and whiskeys crafted across the globe, from Kentucky to Japan.

Additional information

Location
185 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103-3408
Phone number
(860) 522-2530
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Experiences

Whiskey Wednesday with Old Elk Distillery
$69.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 26, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Join us at our next Whisk(e)y Wednesday tasting that promises to be a truly memorable evening for enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike. Prepare your palate for a night of discovery as we delve into a curated selection of exceptional spirits from The Old Elk Distillery from Colorado Alex Cottle, The Director of Sales, will guide you through a journey of flavors, aromas, and stories behind each one, paired with delectable hors d'oeuvres prepared by Executive Chef Chris Sheehan.

What 228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hartford
Great for fine wines
Hartford
Lively
Hartford
American
Hartford
Most Booked

Review summary

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Max Downtown in Hartford offers a consistently outstanding dining experience with "amazing food" and "phenomenal service." Guests praise the elegant ambiance and attentive staff, making it a "perpetual favorite" for special occasions and business meetings. Generous portions and a diverse menu ensure a memorable visit.

228 Reviews

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RoseMarie
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good meal and service at Max Downtown. Never disappoints 😍😘
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Caryl
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Two of us ordered the pork chop and one ordered the fluke, which was outstanding. Service was excellent. We will be going back!
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Melissa VIP
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Not the dining experience it used to be. We asked to order our appetizers and get more time to decide our entrees and were told no chef doesn’t like it that way.
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David
New York City22 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Perfect place to dine before an XL Center event.
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DavidS
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another excellent experience at Max’s Downtown. Love the vibe. Pre-UConn game is always hopping. Our favorite server, Pete took great care of us. Tasty cocktails and delicious, fresh food once again. Love the fresh oysters and Ahi tuna. Thank Max’s. Always a treat.
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Jim VIP
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The beauty of eating at Max Downtown is the consistency of the experience. You can be absent from Max Downtown for months yet the next time you visit the service, quality of food and familiarity of the staff is as if you were part of their daily routine. I can’t say enough about how the service staff welcomes me and my guests every time I visit. In addition the complimentary valet staff is top shelf . Thank you Steve and team for making Max Downtown a place I can count on.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fish was cooked to perfection, however sides were mediocre with flavor. Service was great, but busier night so slightly slow.
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Shamarhi
Rhode Island1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Mike !!! 100/100 ! The hospitality was on point , the mangers came out when we weren’t satisfied with our food and handled it timely and with precision! Overall birthday experience 9/10. I frequent maxes all the time for regular occasions and they never miss! Thank you for welcoming me and my family. I appreciate everything! And give Mike a raise !!! 💕
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Lisa VIP
Greater Boston98 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always look forward to an evening at Max Downtown and were once again delighted. Our server Logan was outstanding, letting us enjoy our cocktails while unobtrusively checking in from time to time to see if were were ready to order. Perfect. The Colossal Shrimp is consistently among the best we've had and our entrees were cooked to perfection. The Ahi Tuna Au Poivre is highly recommended - Logan indicated it's a relatively new addition to the menu and I suspect it will be quite popular. Great table, great server, great food - Bravo Max (and Logan)!
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Giuseppe VIP
New York City27 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic. However, the service was superb. It was our anniversary and Brett went out of his way to make it a special evening. Thank you.
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FAQs

Max Downtown - Hartford offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 522-2530.

Max Downtown - Hartford is rated 4.6 stars by 228 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

185 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103-3408

Additional information

Phone number
(860) 522-2530
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Max Downtown - Hartford

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Whiskey Wednesday with Old Elk Distillery

Menu

What 228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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