TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated October 2024

Max's Oyster Bar

93/100 (1218 ratings)

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Ahi Tuna Tartare

Pasta

Crab Cake

Salad

Chowder

Bay Scallop Ceviche

Clam Chowder

Fish & chips

Fish & Chips

Point Judith Calamari

Lobster Roll

Max's Paella

Crab

Tapas

Seared Scallop Waldorf Salad

Scallops

Fish Taco

Bass

Pan Roasted Lobster

Clams

Bloody Mary

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

Tacos

Paella

Hot Seafood Tower

Oyster

Burger

Lobster Bisque

Filet Mignon

Beignets

Miso Glazed CT Black Bass a La Plancha

Calamari

New England Clam Chowder

Swordfish

Cakes

Risotto

Pear Martini

Halibut

Pesto

Mussels

Shrimp

Seafood Paella

Fish

Tuna

Key Lime Pie

Beer

Shellfish

Calamares

Lobster Mac & Cheese

prosecco

Salmon

Lobster

Hot Lobster Roll

Tuna tartar

Sit down

Seafood

American

Private Dining

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Television

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"We had such a lovely time - and amazing meal - to celebrate our anniversary tonight. So many restaurants are cavalier when you share that you’re..."

Michele Marchetti Turner

"This was one of the best meals we have had- top to bottom. From the hostess’ attentiveness the moment we arrived to the welcoming hospitality of..."

Kristin Whittaker

"Max,s Oyster Bar was a great experience.The Restaurant was nicely design,the host that greeted us was very friendly and professional. The menu had a..."

Elaine Libert

"Would highly recommend it. This place is top notch and one of the best restaurants around..."

Nick Pankosky

"This has been one of our very few "go to" places for everything from their monthly lunch club luncheons to special occasion dinners. Last night was..."

Don Reder

"The bartender was truly amazing! The Pan Roasted Lobster was sheer perfection!!! I seen another patron enjoying the Entree... The aroma was so..."

Catherine Zapata

"Great place and the oyster variety was impressive not to mention delicious. I was there for dinner and had to come back the next day for lunch. I..."

JC Aviles

"A lovely evening celebrating my daughters 14 birthday. The skyscraper was spot on along side of each of our entree’s. Staff was stellar and made..."

Tracy Rutledge

"Everything was fantastic; from the presentation and flavor of the food, to the excellent customer service. Will definitely be back..."

Bekki Scala

"We had lunch with a friend, at their suggestion, and it was just wonderful. I had the scallops, they were prepared perfectly and the wine superb. My..."

Elizabeth Ball

"Loved the food and ambience. Great service . Loved the decor of this place. The food too had an amazing taste. Good for casual outing. Good quality..."

Arafat

"Great for seafood. You will get to have fresh food at this place. Its ambience is equally good . Love the vibe of good food at a good place..."

Ritika Arora

"This is one of the better seafood restaurants I've ever been to. The blackened Idaho trout was tender & flavorful. The clam chowder was hearty &..."

Lamar

"Amazing place. Tried the oysters first time in my life and they were pretty good. The bartender helped with nice selections of the oyster..."

CA Gaurav Agarwal

"A little oyster bar with so much to offer!The place was packed but the lady helping us managed to get us a nice outdoor table. We ordered a mix..."

Soulselections

"Always has the freshest seafood and nicest atmosphere. Whenever I go to Max's oyster bar I've only gotten Great service and met very personable..."

Emmy Pitek

"Very good food but even better service. We enjoyed the food - the atmosphere was a bit loud, but the service was amazing. All you had to do was think..."

Susan Jenkin

"Top Notch Restaurant. My wife and I came across Max's Oyster bar 14 years ago as we were wandering through West Hartford. We stopped in for a drink..."

John

"Loved It!. Oysters and lobster special were both great! Ian was our server and made a great dining experience even better. The timing of courses and..."

Mary Kate Thatcher

"Great time tonight! Food was very tasty and service was perfect...."

Mike

"I really enjoyed the experience. The oysters were fresh and out of this world. I would definitely return next visit to West..."

TonyB

"Very nice place and overall, good food. On a busy Saturday night, it was pretty noisy. Food could have been hotter. Crab cakes were tastey but too..."

Ray M

"Had the pleasure of eating lunch today at Max's. The menu was easy to follow, watered very helpful and my lunch was Amazing!! Had the Fluke over..."

Flay Rhoads

"We had a very friendly Scotish waiter who was nice. Are food was almost the best thing I have eaten (besides Ginza Jappenneese which is..."

Money Man

"Amazing Experience. Went there on Valentine's Day weekend to celebrate my girlfriend's and I anniversary, and we had the best service ever from the..."

Cristianosa1985

"Try the Chowda. These guys have a dynamite clam chowder! very tasty. any day you go, there doesn't seem to be a recession going on by the look of the..."

Eric

"Delicious! I had the pan roasted lobster and it was so incredibly good. The sauce and the fennel were the perfect touch. The service was excellent..."

Collegefoodie

"Always had a good experience.... Always have a good experience here. I love oysters, and they always have a good selection, so this spot is obviously..."

Steve Conrad

"Fresh seafood. I love their raw oysters My favorite dish there is their Seafood Paella! Lots of great seafood in the dish with spicy chorizo sausages..."

Catty

"Mmm....GREAT. I have been to Max's Oyster several time! My last visit was on my wedding anniversary...I mad dinner res via the computer for..."

Mike Sokol

"Great service and delicious food. Great..."

Jorge Souss

"Bloody Mary Martini = GREAT IDEA. I can't remember what the martini was called, but it was essentially a bloody mary in a martini glass. Except the..."

Jaclyn

"It's not that..."

Tyshawn Pemberton

"The Only place for Oysters. Max's is the only place to go if you want a real selection of fresh oysters, cause they all really do taste..."

Christine P.

"NYC style and taste here in CT. While this place is not cheap, you get great value and wonderful food. The menu changes all the time but the..."

Mark G

"A favorite if you'd like the freshest oysters in the..."

Brian O'Reilly

"Big surprises!. I've always loved Max's Oyster Bar for the obvious...raw bar, really great fish, etc, but it wasn't until a couple of summers ago..."

Emy

"As we were making plans to eat, we came across Max’s Oyster Bar Happy Hour menu. We have heard good things about the Max Group restaurants, this..."

Greg And Wendy Limauge

"You can’t do‏ a lobster trail if you’re not going to try out the locals. I generally love this restaurant, so high hopes. The service is..."

Lobster Gal

"I spent most of this past weekend out of town. After a Board of Directors retreat in western Massachusetts, I headed down to Connecticut for a quick..."

Fun And Fearless In Beantown

"We were amazed how every dish tasted amazing. Strip steak cooked perfectly, broccoli rabe was too. Very tall, juicy burger - too tall to bite at..."

Emily S

"Went for New Years Eve dinner. Probably the best dinner of my life! I ran by all our choices with our waitress,who was gracious and very helpful. She..."

Patty Arnestad

"Everything is delicious. The fresh oysters are awesome. Very good..."

sean williams

"Definitely worth the hype. Can't rave about this place enough. Great food, service and..."

Tiana Moore

"Well this place was absolutely Devine! It was my first time here and although we didn’t have a reservation we were immediately offered the option..."

Rinna Star

"Fantastic food. Great staff. Peter took amazing care of us, joking with us the whole way. Expansive choice of oysters, as to be expected. But the..."

Tara Cordner

"My first time having dinner here with a friend (previously been for cocktails) and the service was excellent. Steven, our waiter, was extremely..."