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Max's Seafood Cafe, Gloucester, NJ

Max's Seafood Cafe

4.8
4.8
1544 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Max's Café was built in 1890 as a shoe store. In 1912, 34 North Burlington Street reopened as Leisinger's Saloon for the next 25 years even through prohibition (as a "soft drink establishment"). In 1937, Leisinger's Saloon passed through the family & was renamed Max's Cafe; it’s name for the next 65 years. In 1977, a new simply prepared fresh seafood menu transformed Max's Cafe into Max’s Seafood Café. The neighboring building was acquired to seat the growing number of patrons from both sides of the Delaware River, often forming lines around the corner, waiting to enjoy fresh flounder, shrimp, clams, & most of all, Steamed Mussels! Max's reputation grew for the next 22 years before age & neglect left it in a state of disrepair. The bar restaurant closed in July of 1998 & remained dormant for 2 ½ years. Refurbished in late 2000, Max's Seafood Cafe reopened on June 2, 2001 to continue its tradition of hospitality, impeccably fresh seafood, & most of all Steamed mussels.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–7:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (856) 456-9774
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rigerberto Ramos
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room with a fireplace off of our wine cellar that seats up to 22 people and a minimum of two. Perfect place for meeting, family gatherings and intimate special occasions.
  • Neighborhood
    Gloucester City
  • Cross street
    Hudson
  • Parking details
    Parking lot located directly across the street from the restaurant. Off-street parking available and additional spaces behind A & A Deli which is also across the street from Max's.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 1,544 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Camden

    Kid-friendly

  • Camden

    Good for groups

  • Camden

    Hot spot

  • Camden

    Neighborhood gem

  • Camden

    Great for fine wines

  • Camden

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Max's Seafood Cafe offers "great food and outstanding service" with a cozy bar atmosphere that's perfect for enjoying a delicious Manhattan. Known for its "mussels in red and clams casino," the restaurant consistently delivers a delightful dining experience. While service can occasionally be spotty, the food quality remains "fantastic."

1,544 Reviews
  1. Darrin

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You won’t be wowed by the food but you get a really good meal for the price point. We’ve never had a bad meal here! The service is always good, Daisy was a great waitress last night on Christmas Eve!!

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  2. Madeline

    New Jersey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our staff, the drinks, and the food. Great Night Out!

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  3. James

    Philadelphia

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Max's is our Go To restaurant whenever we want seafood. The staff is always friendly, especially the big beard behind the bar. Always have a great meal.

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  4. Joe

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and the meals were fantastic. If you want seafood you can’t beat Max’s

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  5. Kurt

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    178 reviews

    5.0

    178 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always excellent. One of our go-to's. For sure

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  6. Roxanne

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Sat at bar. Not many people which was nice. Food and service was excellent.

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  7. Esther

    VIP

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Max’s is a consistently good experience. We had a drink at the bar which is quaint and friendly (they make a great manhattan) then sat down to an outstanding dinner. Mussels in red and clams casino apps were delicious . The four of us fought over the mussels. My linquine and clams in brothy spicy red sauce was the best I’ve had in a long while - including my own.

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  8. paul

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite spot!! Always great food and outstanding service

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  9. Kitten

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband & I went Sunday of Labor Day wknd. The restaurant was fairly empty & quiet which was kind of nice. But, I believe they may have been short staffed, we waited to see a hostess for about 5 min. We were seated & no one came to table for almost ten min.we stayed, ate & it was just ok.

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  10. Barton

    New Jersey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great as usual. Service was a little spotty. Our server was quite young, and I think trying his best. Took a while to get our entrees, but when they came out, they were hot, so the kitchen may have been short staffed.

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Max's Seafood Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 1544 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Max's Seafood Cafe

34 North Burlington Street, Gloucester, NJ 08030

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hudson
  • Neighborhood
    Gloucester City
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–7:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking lot located directly across the street from the restaurant. Off-street parking available and additional spaces behind A & A Deli which is also across the street from Max's.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rigerberto Ramos
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (856) 456-9774
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room with a fireplace off of our wine cellar that seats up to 22 people and a minimum of two. Perfect place for meeting, family gatherings and intimate special occasions.
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