Maxwells

4.8

922 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 8 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines

Maxwells is no ordinary experience, offering a relaxed environment, adventurous cuisine and professional service ‘with a personality.’ Superior food, drink and celebration are permanent features. With the region’s largest collection of wines, a diverse selection of beers of the world, and premium beverages, Maxwells is an exciting blend of your imagination and our unique casual elegance.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, French American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(701) 277-9463
Website
http://www.maxwellsnd.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Mike Wald
Private party facilities
Private dining rooms are available to host group dinners, corporate meetings, rehearsal dinners, holiday dinner events, anniversary celebrations or even cocktail receptions. Built-in audiovisual included with private dining rooms. Group dinner menus & bar packages available.

Location
1380 9th St E, West Fargo, ND 58078
Area
Fargo
Cross Street
13th Avenue and 9th St. E
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Almond Baked Brie
Assorted dried & fresh fruits w/ grilled bread
Artisan Cheese Plate
Dried & fresh fruits, olive tapenade, candied nuts, grilled bread & lavosh
Ahi Tuna Tataki
Rare Seared Tuna w/ Seaweed Salad, Avocado, Wasabi, Soy Sauce & Pickled Ginger
Roasted Chicken & Basil Pesto Flatbread
Kalamata olives, grilled red onions, slow roasted tomatoes & fresh mozzarella
Fried Calamari
Sundried Tomato Aioli & Tempura Green Beans
Classic Escargot
Garlic Herb Butter & Grilled Bread
Lump Meat Crab Cakes
Sweet corn cream, lemon caper aioli & jicama salad
Day Boat Sea Scallops
Prosciutto wrapped w/ lobster-red curry sauce
Sarsaparilla-Apricot Bbq Baby Back Ribs
Pineapple-Peanut Coleslaw & Triple Berry Cobbler

Soups

Chipotle Sweet Potato Bisque
Cilantro lime cream, croutons & scallions

Salads

Baby Spinach W/ Bacon Balsamic Dressing
French brie, apples & candied nuts
Petite Greens W/ Spring Berries
Strawberry-Champagne Vinaigrette, Crushed Pistachio & Fresh Goat Cheese
Hearts of Romaine
Caramelized Onion-Parmesan Dressing, Croutons & Roma Tomatoes

Entrées

Catch of the Day
Our chef's crafted meal with the perfect combination of locally grown ingredients and fresh fish flown in from all around the world for an exquisite dining experience
Surf & Turf
House bacon wrapped north dakota bison tenderloin & butter braised lobster claw w/ wild mushroom risotto, grilled asparagus & goose fat bearnaise sauce
Pepper Seared New Zealand Wapiti Elk Tenderloin Steak
Port cherries & beet chips
Chili-Lime Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Cumin Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Grilled Zucchini, Roasted Tomatillo Sauce & Apricot-Pistachio Chutney
Lobster Spinach Fettuccine
Herb Butter Roasted Lobster Tail, Squid Ink Pasta w/ Parmesan Cheese Sauce
Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Grilled New Zealand Lamb Rack
Five onion relish & bordelaise sauce
Ponzu Grilled Norwegian Salmon
Coconut Thai Rice, Bell Peppers, Asian Sweet Potato Puree & Shiitake-edamame Relish
Pecan Crusted Walleye Fillet
Saffron rice pilaf, grilled asparagus, brown butter sauce & warm bacon brussels sprout salad
Hereford Reserve Beef Tenderloin
Toasted goat cheese, bordelaise sauce & red wine crimini mushrooms
Amish Farmed Free-Range Chicken Piccata Breast
Grilled asparagus, artichoke heart-caper cream sauce & crisp prosciutto
Sterling Silver Beef Rib Eye
Smoked cherry tomatoes, bordelaise sauce & gorgonzola cheese
Spinach Pasta Primavera
Asparagus, Bell Peppers, Shiitake Mushrooms, Cherry Tomato Salsa & Parmesan Cheese. Add Shrimp $9; Add Shrimp $9
Dry Aged 30 Day Bone-In Wagyu Beef Ribeye
Duck fat roasted peruvian potatoes, truffled asparagus, caramelized onions, red wine crimini mushrooms & veal reduction sauce

Dessert

Chocolate Lava Cake
W/ vanilla bean ice cream
Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
W/ rum fosters sauce & vanilla bean ice cream
House Made Artisan Ice Cream
Meyer Lemon Pillow Cheesecake
w/ Blood Orange Caramel
Vanilla Bean Duck Egg Creme
Brûlée w/ Fresh Berries

What 922 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
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

North Dakota
Best Overall
North Dakota
Best Food
North Dakota
Best Service
North Dakota
Best Ambience
North Dakota
Best Value
North Dakota
Neighbourhood gem
North Dakota
Good for special occasions
North Dakota
Lively
North Dakota
Most Booked
Fargo
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Maxwells is a standout dining destination in Fargo, known for its "amazingly prepared" dishes and "fantastic service." Regulars praise the menu's variety, including the "delicious" blackened walleye and macadamia nut-crusted Chilean sea bass. While some note the lively atmosphere, the "excellent gourmet food" and "welcoming staff" make it a top choice for special occasions.

922 Reviews

D
Darla
Orlando
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The service was good, and I liked my salad, but we did not enjoy our meals. $190
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Alexandra
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is FANTASTIC! The drinks are amazing, the service is wonderful! Amenities are super clean and the food is delicious! My boyfriend and I both had the elk, highly recommend! We came here celebrating my NDSU graduation and it did not disappoint!
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Hannah
Omaha
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
To start this off, I want to thank Jennifer for making a great dinner even better. My husband and I are both very explorative and she was great in recommending dishes with great drinks to pair. Her energy is contagious! We started with the escargot and scallops, moved to the spinach salad and leek, potato and bacon soup then transitioned to the star of our night, the entrees. I had the lamb and he had the elk. The elk was both of our favorites! It was tender and had enough game to give it a flare but was not overly gamey where it took over the dish. To top it all off, we finished with the lava cake and a port. We will definitely be back again.
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John
Fargo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, and the staff is always attentive and dutiful. The unique cocktails are delightful! It's our favorite restaurant!
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Tony
Fargo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasant experience. Terrific food in normal portions, not huge. Staff is pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful.
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Jae
Fargo
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my friend there for her very first experience at the restaurant. It was fun to see it from her perspective. She was blown away with how many people stopped at her table in between drinks to make sure that we had had an opportunity to order another round. It's funny because of any less had stopped. I would have questioned why there was change in their service levels. Unanimously voted that their meatball appetizer is one of the best things in the universe.
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David
Minneapolis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service with friendly staff. Ramon was just as gracious as always and made us feel so welcome. We look forward to our next visit to Maxwell's.
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Patrick
Fargo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maxwells is the only place I would pay that high of a price for a meal. It is worth the expense as they get so much flavor on a plate. It is where my wife and I always go to celebrate events in our life.
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Corey
Fargo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! Great service and knowledge of the menu. Can’t wait to go back!!!
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johnathan
VIP
Columbus
76 reviews
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow, what a great experience while visiting town for a work trip. The bar tenders (the elses combo) was awesome. The food was incredible as both the Bison meatballs and the Ell Steak were great. My co worker has the sea bass and stated it was unbelievable. I couldn’t not have been more pleased with the food and the service. It’s pricey but well worth it.
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FAQs

Maxwells offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (701) 277-9463.

Maxwells is rated 4.8 stars by 922 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1380 9th St E, West Fargo, ND 58078

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
13th Avenue and 9th St. E
Area
Fargo
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, French American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mike Wald
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.maxwellsnd.com/
Phone number
(701) 277-9463
Private party facilities
Private dining rooms are available to host group dinners, corporate meetings, rehearsal dinners, holiday dinner events, anniversary celebrations or even cocktail receptions. Built-in audiovisual included with private dining rooms. Group dinner menus & bar packages available.

Maxwells

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Almond Baked Brie

Artisan Cheese Plate

Ahi Tuna Tataki

Roasted Chicken & Basil Pesto Flatbread

Fried Calamari

Classic Escargot

Lump Meat Crab Cakes

Day Boat Sea Scallops

Sarsaparilla-Apricot Bbq Baby Back Ribs

Soups

Chipotle Sweet Potato Bisque

Salads

Baby Spinach W/ Bacon Balsamic Dressing

Petite Greens W/ Spring Berries

Hearts of Romaine

Entrées

Catch of the Day

Surf & Turf

Pepper Seared New Zealand Wapiti Elk Tenderloin Steak

Chili-Lime Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Lobster Spinach Fettuccine

Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Grilled New Zealand Lamb Rack

Ponzu Grilled Norwegian Salmon

Pecan Crusted Walleye Fillet

Hereford Reserve Beef Tenderloin

Amish Farmed Free-Range Chicken Piccata Breast

Sterling Silver Beef Rib Eye

Spinach Pasta Primavera

Dry Aged 30 Day Bone-In Wagyu Beef Ribeye

Dessert

Chocolate Lava Cake

Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

House Made Artisan Ice Cream

Meyer Lemon Pillow Cheesecake

Vanilla Bean Duck Egg Creme

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Maxwells restaurant rated?

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Make a booking

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Dining areas

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