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Max's Seafood Cafe
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.
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89 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 89 reviews
5 stars
(41)
4 stars
(28)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(65)
- fit for foodies(31)
- special occasion(31)
- romantic(27)
- notable wine list(20)
- good for groups(17)
Max's Seafood Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was my 2nd time at Max's, and I will going back many more times!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
allways enjoyable
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"two of my favorites crab cakes and keylime pie mothers day complete"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Worth the visit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Max's Seafood Cafe was a pleasant find. Loved the atmosphere, woody, brick and quaint. The menu provided a very varied and large enough selection to pick from. My tilapia was excellent, fresh and very tasty with its accompanying sauce. The coffee was pretty good as well, although it would have been nice to see a bit more fruit related desserts along with the many cakes slices they offer. The host was very pleasant and our server was very good. The only minus for me was sitting too long on a wooden chair can become painful for me. (A cushioned chair would have been great!) Aside from that one personal quirk this restaurant & bar is a real find and an enjoyable place to dine in. Would surely go again."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
food and service great but....
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we have been customers for years, and have always enjoyed the great food, great service, and price value. we were disappointed to find on this visit the salad that has always come with the entre is now ala cart for $8 . there were other tables in our section that were upset also. :("
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good seafood chioces
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Server was friendly, knowledgable, and attentive without being annoying. Ample time to enjoy each course without being rushed. The raw oyster sampler was fantastic and fresh. The mussels were cooked and seasoned perfectly with plenty of bread to sop up the juices. The sole was filleted table side and my husband said it was delicate and tasty. The lobster ravioli were loaded with cheese and lobster and a nice size. Will definitely go back to try some other fish dishes."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Been going there for years and Max's never disappoints us. Now they even have a great happy hour daily! Music on weekends and staff has never been better! Thanks Max's!!!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 7 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious as always. Me and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious as always. Me and my wife both left with full bellies and smiles on our faces."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
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Review 8 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find in a town I knew
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Great find in a town I knew nothing about. Great neighborhood feeling! Food and service excellent!! Cross the bridge and get away from the Philly scene, it's better here in all ways!!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
NOT HAPPY!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"WENT FOR ANNIVERSARY DINNER & THEY DID GIVE US A FREE APPETIZER WHICH WAS VERY GOOD BUT OVERALL THERE WERE ONLY 3 COUPLES IN THE RESTURANT, AND IT TOOK FOR EVER TO RECIEVE OUR FOOD ESPECIALLY THE CONDEMENTS THAT WENT WITH DINNER , WE HAD TO ASK FOR NAPKINS ETC.BEEN HERE BEFORE , OTHER TIMES RECIEVED A SALAD, THIS TIME NO SALAD, ! VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH IT THIS TIME."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Overall a good experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Overall a good experience. Good food, nice and local."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 11 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mussels with Thai broth are
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Mussels with Thai broth are WONDERFUL. Also try the grilled asparagus - perfectly tender, not overcooked, just a touch of grill marks. Well done. The fried oysters were a little heavy and could have been crisper."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The waiter was extemely inattentive
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The waiter was extemely inattentive despite there being only 4-5 tables filled (and another waiter working). The mussels were very good. The rest of the food was okay, with no seasoning and pretty bland save for the lobster tail. Certainly not worth almost $30 for the broiled combo."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 13 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Early dinner on a Monday was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Early dinner on a Monday was very quite. If you like mussels with a garlic, white sauce, stick with that. The Irish mussels with cabbage, sausage and potatoes although novel couldn't match the traditional ones they serve. The mussels are big and yet tender. Highly recommend."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The appetizers were pretty
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The appetizers were pretty good, everything else was fair"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Waiter was very personable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Waiter was very personable and made suggestions regarding entrée/beer selection/dessert. Was very helpful. Food was delicious and was served promptly. Made for a very good date night with my hubby!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great food and keylime pie
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great food and keylime pie what more does a girl need!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 18 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Have been going to Max's for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have been going to Max's for thirty to forty years and have NEVER been disappointed. This was the first time I didn't get the mussels in some form. The broiled seafood combo was excellent and was dates lobster ravioli was so good it was hard not stealing some when ever she wasn't paying attention. The orange creamcycle cake made me think I was a kid again. The service was impeccable and once again I have to say "Max's well done thanks"."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food bad experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great as always. They have changed their menu to al la carte so nothing extra is included, but they haven't lowered prices.
We had a server that was on his 1 st night, you would think he never served before, this was not the case. I was very disapointed in a few things, had a few issues and a manager never stopped at our table. I also watched a little old couple wait 10 minutes to be seated (they had 3 tables with guests at the time) i dont know whats going on at Max's but it did leave a lot to be desired. It was like our measley table of 2 didnt count. O
We had gone thevprior week for resturant week and it was great. It was extremly busy but our server Bob handeled it remarably. If you go request him. Food was great. Staff no!"
We had a server that was on his 1 st night, you would think he never served before, this was not the case. I was very disapointed in a few things, had a few issues and a manager never stopped at our table. I also watched a little old couple wait 10 minutes to be seated (they had 3 tables with guests at the time) i dont know whats going on at Max's but it did leave a lot to be desired. It was like our measley table of 2 didnt count. O
We had gone thevprior week for resturant week and it was great. It was extremly busy but our server Bob handeled it remarably. If you go request him. Food was great. Staff no!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
waiter was very disorganized.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"waiter was very disorganized. we were told that they were out of filet mignon and this was a saturday night. how can that happen!!! then the waiter came back to the table and told us they had the filet. it was an especially disappointing dinner."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
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Review 21 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Thank goodness for Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Thank goodness for Restaurant Week. Without it, we would have never known that such a wonderful seafood restauant was literally in our back yard. I am sure that Friday night was the first of many nights that we will visit Max's."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It took over 30 minutes for
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It took over 30 minutes for our server to come over to us after we were already sat...and it wasn't busy in there. The food was ok. I went for restaurant week but I would not return for full price. My entree was excellent, but every other course lacked. The muscles soup had no seasoning, the noodles to my appetizer were mushy, and the white chocolate raspberry bread pudding just did not work. I will not return. The restaurant itself had character and I loved how old it was. It had great character."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2009
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Review 23 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Don't do Restaurant Week ever again
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Typically, I love this restaurant - great food, great service, fun bar scene - but Friday night was awful. It was some sort of restaurant week - so instead of Max's great menu, they had a very limited menu, service was very, very slow. Took almost an hour to get our appetizers, when the entree arrived the rice wasn't cooked, the mahi mahi was good, a friends crab cake was burnt on the bottom. Not a good experience this time around - but typically this place is great - I just think they were overwhelmed with the amount of people in this usually sleepy joint."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We enjoyed the Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed the Restaurant Week Menu :)"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great bartender. Bar remembered
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great bartender. Bar remembered me of one from New Orleans."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 26 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Restaurant week visit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A group of us from work went to Max's for Restaurant week - the place was amazing - a real neighborhood gem! The seafood was outstanding,we had the mussels and bacon wrapped scallops as appetizers, they were fantastic! The special was Branzino, which most of us got. They filleted at the table and it was delicious. One of our group even asked the waiter to choose something for her because she couldn't decide and he did a great job of bringing her a plate with a sampling of different seafoods. The food was just scrumptious. They also have a great beer and wine menu. Our server, Bob, was attentive, friendly and very funny. He made our experience there even better. We will definitely be making that a regular place to go."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Second time to Max's. Consistently
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Second time to Max's. Consistently good service and food. This is in a very out of the way location for us but we will be back."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 28 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Heritage dinner and wine pairing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went for a special menu diner featuring Heritage wines. We have been to Max's many,many times and had visited the winery before as well, but together...OMG what a night. Every course and wine pairing (5 in all) were delightful and easily one of the best dinners ever. The only slight downside was the private room was a little tight and service started out slow and got really fast at the end, but with that said it was a great event, highly recommended. If you get the chance to go -don't miss it"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 29 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Ahi tuna and the scallops
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Ahi tuna and the scallops were delicious. We would definitely dine here again."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
JCMEDIC
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I asked for a quiet table for two and they did just that and that was nice, The service was a little slow,The food was good but nothing special,I would recomend ordering beer over wine by the glass because you get very little for the $,The ambiance was very nice,I most likely will give them another try in the future."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
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Review 31 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our first time dining
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first time dining at Max's Seafood. We really enjoyed everything and we plan on returning!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good little tucked away place!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I found this on Open Table and from the reviews it's sounded like a great place. We arrived at 6pm for our reservation and there were only 2 other tables occupied. The bartender was the waiter and bartender while the owner was having a conversation at the bar. We had to wait about 5 minutes to be seated. Then it was 30 min before the waiter even came over to say hello or take our drink order. The food was very good but there was just a lot of waiting time in the beginning. I will however visit them again."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 33 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Max's consistently puts out
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Max's consistently puts out good food and good service. It's never a disappointment."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 34 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our experience for our Valentine's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our experience for our Valentine's date at Max's was exceptional. The owners and staff were extremely warm and attentive. The wine reccommendation was a hit, and the food was spectacular. We look forward to our next visit!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love max's have been going
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love max's have been going for years. Excellent seafood, cute cozy neighborhood bar. Has live music on weekends. Never have had a bad meal. gem in Gloucester city."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I think Max;s is one of the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I think Max;s is one of the greatest places in the tri-state area. i love to meet friends there for Happy Hour on fridays, and have something to eat at the bar."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 37 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We went for Valentines Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for Valentines Dinner and the food and service was great. Never disappointed at Max's."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 38 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Going the Extra Mile
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not only was everything great, but one of our guests forgot his hat and they retrieved it for him, as well as a scarf his date hadn't even known she left :)"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 39 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent reasonably priced
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Excellent reasonably priced wines and a great beer selection. Good food too! Live music was great."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 40 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Max's Needs To Step It Up
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have visited Max's many times in the last 10 years. The quality of the food is slipping,not what it used to be. Service was poor. We went to Max's for what was advertised as the Mardi Gras week menu and found nothing much. Jambayla and Cajun Clams Casino were already on the regular menu and the special was Chicken Etouffe. The soup of the day was chicken noodle with rice, what ever that was? Isn't this supposed to be a seafood restaurant? We were disappointed that there were no Cajun items for Mardi Gras. The menu also needs to be changed, it has become stale. Also, very nice sesame topped french bread was served with the meal but it was ice cold. I wouldn't expect this even in a diner. Not a good evening."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 41 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a great restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a great restaurant. It is hard to find good seafood this far from the shore and not in Phily. Max's is that place. The Max's sampler appetizer was wonderful. The Cajun clam's casino were the best clams casino I've ever had. Cape May salts nice and fresh. Seafood isn't cheap, but the portions were large considering other restaurants around with similar prices. Service great, nice atmosphere. Definitely a gem of a restaurant."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2013
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Review 42 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good, service was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Food was good, service was slow. Small parking lot."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful Seafood dishes in NJ
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you are looking for a great seafood meal, it is worth the ride to Max's Seafood Cafe. You can be assured of a fabulous meal, great taste, good portions and always served quickly."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 44 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The Waiter was horible because
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Waiter was horible because he was new. He let us know about twenty times that he was new therfore our service was inconsistant. We also had a long wait in between appitizers and main meal."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
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Review 45 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The muscles are what have
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The muscles are what have brought us back over the years. We were pleasantly surprised by the fish tacos. We might just order a few of these next time for entrees!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 46 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent chicken gombo soup
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent chicken gombo soup and mussels bisque. Chicken special with crab newburgh outstanding. Finally found a restaurant that does not cook vegetables to mush though my companions felt they were underdone. They also felt their scallops were overdone."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 47 for Max's Seafood Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food as always was fantastic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food as always was fantastic but the service did not compare to our last visit at Max's. The sever had no personality, very blah. The server also spilled salad dressing on my dad's back from reaching behind him to serve my mom her salad. Since we were celebrating my Dad's 87 birthday we ordered champagne. The ice bucket didn't come out until the champagne was almost finished. The meal was great, but the service left a bad taste in our mouths. We will think twice before going again."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Max's Seafood Cafe
Based on the average of (42) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate