Max Downtown - Hartford

Max Downtown - Hartford reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Dr. Edward VIP

   New York City11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Never fails to impress. From the food to the space to the wonderful people working there.
   

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   Mike VIP

   New York City82 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a team lunch today for nine people. Great restaurant. I’ve been to many places that cannot handle large parties. Everything was flawless. Service, decor, food quality. All top notch. My only gripe is that it is expensive and some of the plate portions looked smaller than I expected them to be.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   For the price we paid, the meals were very average in quality. Steaks were overcooked on the temp requested. Everything is extra charges from sides to sauces. Really adds up. Appetizer portions are tiny.
   

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   DanielA

   New York City10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is the place!!!! So I was back in town and was thinking about giving Feng another go when Max popped up on my radar!!! OMG!!! Feng, you need to step it up!!! Max Downtown is AMAZING!!!! From the moment you walk in , the dining and bar area are both very inviting! Tables are spaced well. And they are NOT afraid to put a single in a four topper! Server was on point and not afraid to express her opinion on menu items! Thank you!!! Your suggestions were awesome and I did enjoy my desert and battling to the center!!!! IYKYK! Ok sooo let's talk food! Two types of oysters. Very fresh and very tasty! Clams on the half! Large and very flavorful!! No down side here! Now let's talk about this pork belly app. Wow wow wow!!! Order it!!!!! You NEED it you WANT IT!!! Steak!!!!! Bone in Ribeye!!!! Need I say more. This blew Feng's away like ZERO comparison!!! Flavor was out of this world!!! Yummmmmy. I was very hesitant - I am a purest when it comes to steak but this was AMAZING!!! Folks, this place ROCKS and if I had a choice MAX or Feng, it's MAXMAXMAX!!!!! Two thumbs up and see you all in a few weeks!!!
   

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   RoseMarie

   New York City12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   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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