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Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center, West Hartford, CT

Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center

4.8
4.8
230 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
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 ardent landlubber. Ethnic influences are apparent throughout a menu filled with new interpretations on traditional fare. The raw bar offers an extensive variety of bi-coastal oysters and shellfish.

In it’s freshman year, 1999, Max’s Oyster Bar was awarded “Best New Restaurant” by Connecticut Magazine. Since then it has won numerous Reader’s Choice Awards, including “Best Seafood Restaurant”. Zagat’s Survey has also given Max’s Oyster Bar an “extraordinary” rating.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 236-6299
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 230 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hartford

    Hot spot

  • Hartford

    American

  • Hartford

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Max Oyster Bar in West Hartford offers a lively atmosphere with "wonderful food and service." It's a perfect spot for date nights, known for its "always excellent" fresh oysters and creative seafood dishes. While experiences can vary, standout servers like "Jaden" and "Elayshia" ensure attentive service, making it a memorable dining destination.

230 Reviews
  1. Judith

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've eaten several times at Max's Oyster Bar. Primarily, for special occasions. The food never disappoints. This is the first time I've had brunch there. Tried the soup on special. Lobster bisque. A rather large bowl was served of this lovely concoction. It was flavorful, rich and very filling!! Couldn't finish it all! Had the eggs benedict, which is a favorite of mine. Very good!! All in all, no complaints. Oh! The bloody Mary was Large and also, very good. Can't go wrong eating at Max's!! Worth every penny!

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  2. Timothy

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night, great food and service. Holiday decorations were so festive. Great vibe!

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  3. Kristen

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was fresh and delicious. The scallops were perfectly cooked. The tuna appetizer that my husband ate was also beautiful to look at and tasted delicious. We both enjoyed the chowder too. Our server was also excellent about answering questions we had on the menu items.

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  4. Karen

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around. Shout out to our server Elaysha!!! Exceptional!!!! Can’t wait to go back!!

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  5. Daniel

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely a fantastic experience. I look forward to my next visit.

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  6. Larry

    Philadelphia

    212 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    212 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    great food, from lots of different East Coast oysters to two different fish dishes.
    Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford CenterResponded on December 6, 2024
    Hi Loyolaboy, We're overjoyed to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center! It's wonderful to know that our diverse menu offered a variety of East Coast oysters and two different fish dishes were to your liking. We strive to provide the best food and service to our guests, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We hope to welcome you back soon for more delicious meals. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  7. Kristen

    Atlanta Metro

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Max Oyster bar - W. Hartford never disappoints. We had a very friendly waitress who never rushed us once and started with a glass of champagne, which was lovely. The restaurant was decorated beautifully for the holidays… Ambience is always warm and inviting. I'm a big fan of their shrimp scampi, the pasta is homemade and so fresh. enjoy!

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  8. Christine

    New York City

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful dinner at max Oyster. Great table, awesome server, delicious food…. but oddly, the noise level increased as the evening went on - music did not need to be turned up at 8!

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  9. Angela

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband had one of the best experiences ever while dining last night. The food was fabulous & our waiter was attentive, friendly, efficient and very professional. We thoroughly enjoyed my husband’s 83rd birthday dinner. Well done (as usual)!!

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  10. megan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice afternoon lunch with family post Thanksgiving!
    Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford CenterResponded on December 6, 2024
    Hello, Thank you for choosing Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center for your post-Thanksgiving lunch. We're delighted to know that you and your family enjoyed your visit. We appreciate your high ratings for our food and service. We understand that you found our value to be a bit inconsistent and we assure you that we strive to offer the best value for our customers. We hope to welcome you back soon for another nice afternoon lunch. Best, The Management Team

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Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center is rated 4.8 stars by 230 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center

964 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107-2102

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    West Hartford
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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