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Max's Oyster Bar
Max's Oyster Bar is the fourth creation of restaurateur Richard Rosenthal and his partner Bob Cooke, formerly of Legal Seafood Restaurant Company. Located among unique shops, coffeehouses, and several restaurants, Max's Oyster Bar compliments West Hartford Center's charming and growing shopping district. The understated atmosphere of muted colors and comfortable seating allows diner's to focus on the truly important, the food. Featuring modern renditions of classic American seafood, Max's Oyster Bar menu has something for everyone. While seafood is the focal point, there are selections for even the most land bound. Ethnic influences are apparent throughout a menu filled with new interpretations on traditional fare.
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249 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 249 reviews
5 stars
(129)
4 stars
(91)
3 stars
(23)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(132)
- fit for foodies(120)
- hot spot(93)
- vibrant bar scene(88)
- neighborhood gem(80)
- good for groups(76)
Max's Oyster Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
dissappointed
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"service and appetizer were great,and we are big fried calamari critics.However the lobster mac and cheese was terrible.It was dry and we were told it would be creamy.Try using basic cheeses and don"t get so fancy.Baked cod had no life to it.My sons paella was fair but I think he was just being kind.My daughters steak was the best dinner(really in a seafood place) Shellfish is probably good but how bad can you mess that up,"
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 2 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
just great!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A bit on the pricier side but good quality all around. The soft shell crab special was good, but the Vietnamese noodles were not! Stick with the fries. Service was spotty - maybe a new waiter? Waited 20 minutes for cocktails and there were only a few tables filled. Espresso was okay - don't think Europe here. But a lovely experience on the whole."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of the best restaurants in Connecticut. The fresh oysters are always outstanding and its seafood is generally excellent.
I have recommended Max's Oyster Bar to friends and relatives."
I have recommended Max's Oyster Bar to friends and relatives."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not Up to Usual Standards
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Notable difference in service at this Max store. However, good news...Max Amore still in top of their game...."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 5 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Disappointing Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We all know that the Max group is not a place for a thin wallet, but the food and service were worth the $$$. Service that Sunday was not up to par. Simple requests like lemon for a glass of water, was received after 3 attempts, as the server breezed past us to other tables. We had to ask for bread and where are the wonderful bits they used to serve while looking at the menu? Our server offered to bring some over AFTER we were served our first course...I recall the early days of Max Oyster Bar when the servers not only introduced us the delicious Max carrots but gave us a printed recipe! Those were the little touches that hooked us.
Overall the food saved the day again and we will return for that.."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Celebrated wife's b-day. service and food were very good (as always)."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 7 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
beyond expectations -
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"seasonal selections available and nicely prepared.
service personable, pleasant, attentive; never obsequious. /hd"
service personable, pleasant, attentive; never obsequious. /hd"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food perfect as always. Service correct and relatively unobtrusive. Wine was tremendous. Sea bass excellent, as was the paella. However, it was Mother's Day, and the place was packed with loud and less than well-behaved kids, which significantly detracted from the overall experience. We will of course return, but may be a bit more discerning in choosing the time frame."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 9 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent Restaurant all around"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 10 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good fresh sea food. I'm from Western New York and you don't just get fresh sea food all the time. Please pass the lemon
lol seconds! Yes I would eat here all the time if I was nearby!"
lol seconds! Yes I would eat here all the time if I was nearby!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, late-night find, hot spot, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 11 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Celebration!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was phenomenal (Paella, Halibut, Trout, and Tuna) and the service (Vicky) was excellent!!! One of our top places to have dinner in town."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 12 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service, excellent food - a great night out!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 13 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Average food, Average service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Through Open Table I requested a table in the main dining area, I was sat by the front door next to the hostess station. It's primarily a seafood place, but since we started with the seafood sampler and then a bowl of clam chowder, I ordered the rib-eye steak as my entree. So blame me for ordering steak at a seafood restaurant but as this is an upscale establishment I assumed they would prepare and present a good cut of beef, I couldn't have been more wrong. The rib-eye was laced with connective tissue, I couldn't cut it or chew it. My dinner companions did enjoy their seafood entree's, but our side order of mushrooms, which we noted to our server were not presented with our entree's were never served."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 14 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our Happy Place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love the food, but especially love the service we receive. They go above and beyond to make sure our experience is memorable, and welcome us back each time as if we were the very people they hoped to see that day! Asian Calamari Salad...heaven on a plate. Try it as presented, or as a topping on your favorite dish...something our server recommended. Yum!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Seafood
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Can't do any better than Max's Oyster Bar."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 16 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Max's Oyster Bar is consistanly great. The seafood is always fresh, the service impeccable,and I always leave looking forward to my next visit. I live local so that next visit will be soon! Thanks Max another wonderful dining experience!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 17 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Solid Seafood
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Have visited over years. Very well appointed main street restaurant and bar. Outside dining too. Very good chowders and New England seafood. Scallops, lobster, clams & oyster. Good service and appropriate wine list. Only drawback - no swordfish on day I visited this time."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Special place for that special occasion or just a casual drink at the bar."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 19 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We hadn't been here in a while
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We hadn't been here in a while so I had forgotten how loud it is. However, we had a table back by the raw bar and I was pleased that it was more quiet than out on the main floor. Will request a table there the next time. Our waiter highlighted the featured wines and we started with a glass of rosé. I was getting the baked stuffed lobster so didn't want an appetizer. We split a Caesar salad. It was good but you could taste the anchovy parse. The stuffing in the lobster was heavy on breadcrumbs and light on seafood. The lobster was very good and next time I'd try the herb grilled. My husband had the NY Strip and thoroughly enjoyed it. Finished with the creme brûlée and a biscotti. Very nice meal."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service is slipping
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is still excellent. Last 2 times, however, the service has been mediocre. Lack of knowledge on the specials, and brought wrong oyster selections. A dinner for 2 at $160, I'd expect better service. On the cusp of being "fired"."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 21 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were the energetic party
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were the energetic party - the place is one of my business dinner standbys."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was wonderful as always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was wonderful as always but the service was outstanding! One member of our group arrived 45 minutes late and the waitstaff went out of the way to accommodate her and bring her entree very quickly. We were very pleased and impressed!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 23 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and outstanding
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food and outstanding service!!!!!!!"
Dined on 04/18/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I sent a message ahead that
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I sent a message ahead that it was my daughter's birthday and they had a card ready and prepared dessert with a candle. Our waitress was excellent. Thanks so much for making her evening special."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 25 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was excellent and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was excellent and the service was outstanding!"
Dined on 04/15/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 26 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Max's Oyster bar is a very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Max's Oyster bar is a very good restaurant. It would be a great restaurant if they put a wall between the bar and the restaurant like Max Downtown has, so that it wasn't so loud. Perhaps they think that it adds something to be loud, but it isn't a good restaurant to go with friends with whom you want to have a conversation. If you want good food, and don't need to talk, this would be a perfect choice."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2009
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Review 27 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a great meal at Max Oyster
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was flawless. Food was prepared to perfection. My wife had the Stonington scallops. Nice pairing with mixed asian vegetables. I had the swordfish special. perfect preparation. Interesting and very tasting caper and green olive bechamel."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 28 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was creative and absolutely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was creative and absolutely delicious. Lovely decor and set-up. Server went above and beyond to accomodate special requests."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 29 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We've been frequent visitors
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've been frequent visitors to this excellent seafood restaurant, but this time stopped in at 10 pm after a nearby concert and discovered a late-night "happy hour" menu, valid Saturday night from 10 pm to midnight, with reduced prices on some of our favorite items, including fresh oysters for $1 each and a yummy tuna burger and fish tacos for just $2 or $5. Have to sit in the bar area for these specials, which makes the experience a little noisier, but great value!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Found it expensive for the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Found it expensive for the average quality food."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
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Review 31 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
If you enjoy seafood, you'll
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If you enjoy seafood, you'll love Max's!!!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was very good. I
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was very good. I had the trout which needed some more seasoning, but my wife's paella was wonderful. Our guest had the tuna which he liked very much. The waiter was nice, but he spilled wine and water on the table and just added a napkin over it. This resulted in us eating with a wet tablecloth during the entire dinner."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2008
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Review 33 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The service was very good.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was very good. However it took a long time for the food."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 34 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The evening was perfect: perfect
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"The evening was perfect: perfect table, perfect waiter and perfectly prepared meals"
Dined on 04/08/2013
2005
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 35 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We went there for brunch and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went there for brunch and had a wonderful experience. The food was great; service was excellent, and the bloody mary was one of the best I've had. Also, the list of wine by the glass included some of my favorites."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 36 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good Choice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good food and very good service!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 37 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
bread an appetizer were just
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"bread an appetizer were just OK but the main dishes in the desserts were phenomenal overall a good dining experience"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, hot spot
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Review 38 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not so great...
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It wasn't great. The fish was $30 and when it came it was way overcooked so I couldn't really eat it.
Our waiter was good but the hostess was extremely rude. We had made a reservation but the table wasn't ready until 15 minutes after we got there. We don't drink alcohol so we just sat and waited in the bar so the time passed extremely slowly. There were open tables but the hostess wouldn't seat us until a smaller table for 2 opened up. Finally she sat us at the worst possible table in the middle of a lot of foot traffic.
It was Friday night but there really isn't any excuse for this. I was a huge fan of this restaurant but this experience really turned me off!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
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Review 39 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Superb seafood, busy setting!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Outstanding raw bar selection with delicious seafood. Superbly prepared hot entree (sauteed cod). Creative and tasty cocktail for oyster lovers, the Max's Shucked Oyster with a fresh raw oyster shucked into a tasty, minimalist Bloody Mary with Absolut Peppar. Service was crisp and attentive but not overbearing. The environment is loud, bustling and busy, a little too energetic for a relaxing dinner but not unpleasant. But the food is really the highlight."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2005
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Review 40 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great restaurant in Hartford's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great restaurant in Hartford's West Side. medium priced had the Sole special with Brussels sprouts... Great dish and service."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 41 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had an outstanding brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had an outstanding brunch on Easter Sunday. Crabcake Benedict, slow-roasted pork chili with poached egg, clams on the half-shell. All this and a Bloody Mary too."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Review 42 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service, Great food,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service, Great food, very appropriate staff. This restaurant has the finest selection of seafood in town no doubt and a great bar too."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My fiancé and I love the food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My fiancé and I love the food here enough to overlook the ever declining service. I understand that Friday and Saturday are busy nights, but the snails pace our servers have operated at in the past year is ridiculous. Fortunately the food is great, just be prepared to linger for a long time."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 44 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
need to do something about
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"need to do something about the bread - tasteless and passing it out 1 at a time is not very classy"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
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Review 45 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Staff was extremely cordial
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Staff was extremely cordial and quite knowledgeable of the menu that allowed us to have an even better experience!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 46 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Review 47 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Stephen, Server # 1185, provided
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Stephen, Server # 1185, provided great service and attention throughout the meal, also provided great insight regarding the meal selection/decision."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 48 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Max Oyster Bar is like the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Max Oyster Bar is like the very best of the big city restaurants. It is amazing. Food was outstanding - I don't know how they do it. From the colossal white shrimp to the chopped salad to the sea scallops, filet mignon and desserts - all were perfect. Two person tables are not too close to each other so that others conversation is an annoyance. Service was attentive but not disruptive and timed perfectly between courses. I would recommend Max Oyster Bar to anyone looking for a night of fine dining."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 49 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time pleasure
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first visit and was a very pleasurable experience. The food was excellent. The staff was very attentive from the first step through the door. Friday night parking was a little rough and would arrive a bit earlier next time."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 50 for Max's Oyster Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Reservation was promptly available
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Reservation was promptly available at the time requested. Very good food and service."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion, hot spot
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