Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center

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   Fred

   Connecticut

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   We’ve been celebrating our special days at Max’s for many years, unfortunately for Max’s we will be looking for a new restaurant to celebrate! The service was fair at best, the food was marginal. We have always been impressed with Max’s but the last couple of visits have been a bust! Our visit Saturday was disappointing at best, our waitress although not busy treated us like she was overwhelmed, the food was that of a chain restaurant. Max’s is not an inexpensive restaurant to visit, we know that going in but we expect a little bit better!
   

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   Lisa

   VIP

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   We’ve eaten lunch everywhere and the food and service are by far the best here!!!!
   

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   Patti

   VIP

   Baltimore

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on February 19, 2025

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

   Crab cakes were great. The tuna entree was amazing and prepared perfect.
   

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   Larry

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   216 reviews

   5.0

   216 reviews

   Dined on February 18, 2025

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

   as usual, consistent good friendly service, on a quiet night, with excellent food timely and appropriately served. Fish lobster and oysters all were great, and the wine options are currently reduced in price and thus worth the price.
   

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   John

   New York City

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

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

   Dining at Max Oyster is something very special. Always a good meal.
   

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   Franco

   Greater Boston

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

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

   Went there to celebrate my son‘s 18th birthday and could not have had a better experience. Started off the evening with a birthday card for him brought out a few appetizers and a dessert with glasses of Prosecco for the adults all on the house. Top-notch food and fantastic service will definitely be back. 
   

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   Dawn

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 16, 2025

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

   We have been coming here for 30+ Valentine's. This time seemed rushed and the oysters weren't great. Lobsters and steak were good. Service seemed off....
   

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   Ashlye

   Connecticut

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   First solo date on Valentines Day and it was pure joy. The staff was lovely, the service was top notch, music was great and the food was absolutely delicious. Can’t wait for another solo date there thank you Max Oyster Bar for making space for me and the great treatment.
   

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   Ismael

   VIP

   New York City

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   The pre fixe menu sounded appetizing but ended up being a disappointment. Both the appetizers and entrees were completely bland with no ounce of flavor. Totally not worth the $300 we paid on Valentine’s Day, especially for our first time here. We could have went elsewhere and received an outstanding meal and even more for this price. The value did not match the quality at all. Would only recommend for maybe drinks but not worth it for the food.
   

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    Bryan

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

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

    Went for Valentines Day 02/14. Menu was Pre Fixe which we knew ahead of time. Max Oyster confirmed our reservation at least 3 times in between time of reservation and actual date. Both my wife's entire meal and mine were exceptional. I'm a bit of a steak snob and I had the bone in rib eye. It was cooked perfectly and so flavorful. Honestly the best steak I've had in a long time. We were very pleased with our whole experience. We don't get out as much with having younger kids. It was a great time and hopefully we will be back soon.
    

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