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We never have anything but the best experience at Max Fish. The food is high quality, and adventurous. We love trying new things, but we also love the usual menu items such as the Chicken Parm, Tuna, Fish and Chips, and Steamers. Last night my husband had one of the specials, ink pasta with squid. He said it was very good. I had salmon, their awesome mashed potatoes, and butternut squash with a light pomegranate sauce. So yummy. We love their rolls(takes me back to school), and although we did not get dessert last night, you cannot go wrong with any dessert on the menu. I do want to mention that this restaurant has a fine dining room that is business casual to much dressier attire, and a bar area and seating that is nice casual. Diners are a mix of business, date night, special occasions and those that enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant for a nice night out after a long work week. As a heads up this restaurant is not conducive to small children running around and a super loud party atmosphere. Children on the loose could inadvertently hurt themselves and/or staff members carrying heavy, very hot plates and bowls of food or dishes. It’s just not that kind of restaurant. We cannot say enough good things about the staff and the food. We tell everyone it’s our favorite place to be.

Excellent food and service. First time there and will return.

Amazing service & food! We will go back again & again.

This was my first time at Max Downtown and I’ll definitely be back!! The food was amazing and the service was even better. They were SO accommodating with a gluten sensitivity and even have GF rolls which was a nice surprise :) Our waitress and the manager went above and beyond to make a birthday special. Thank you Max team!

Crab cocktail - off the menu but available by special request. This is the most incredible delight to snack on while waiting for your entree. Every steak is cooked to perfection - best spinach - mashed potatoes - the freshest wedge (a meal in itself) and the service is consistently first class. We also discovered a new wine Reputation. Try it. You won’t be disappointed.