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Max Downtown - Hartford, Hartford, CT

Max Downtown - Hartford

4.6
4.6
223 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
22:00
Booked 42 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
Located right in downtown Hartford since 1996, Max Downtown continues to add to all that the city has to offer with its legendary service, food and drink selection. Max Downtown has won a number of awards including Connecticut Magazine's Best for Overall Excellence, Hartford Magazine's Best Power Lunch Spot, Best for Business Entertaining and Best Wine List; has been featured in the Hartford Courant's Great Steaks: The State's Sizzling Best and was rated "Don't Miss" by the New York Times.

With a significant list of vintage and non-vintage wines stored in-house, Max Downtown is excited to additionally offer its stunning wine mezzanine as a focal point. Our selection is bound to have the perfect accompaniment for your occasion whether it’s by the glass or by the bottle.

If spirits are more your style, Max Downtown's whiskey bar features a broad selection of international bourbons, ryes, scotches and whiskeys crafted across the globe, from Kentucky to Japan.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (860) 522-2530
  • Website
    http://www.maxdowntown.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 223 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hartford

    Great for fine wines

  • Hartford

    Lively

  • Hartford

    American

  • Hartford

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Max Downtown in Hartford consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience. Guests rave about "amazing food and service," highlighting the expertise of standout servers like Mike, Brett, and Abel. The ambiance is "amazing," making it perfect for both special occasions and casual meals. While occasional service delays occur, the overall experience remains "fantastic" and "never disappoints."

223 Reviews

  1. Jim

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The beauty of eating at Max Downtown is the consistency of the experience. You can be absent from Max Downtown for months yet the next time you visit the service, quality of food and familiarity of the staff is as if you were part of their daily routine. I can’t say enough about how the service staff welcomes me and my guests every time I visit. In addition the complimentary valet staff is top shelf . Thank you Steve and team for making Max Downtown a place I can count on.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fish was cooked to perfection, however sides were mediocre with flavor. Service was great, but busier night so slightly slow.

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  3. Shamarhi

    Rhode Island

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Mike !!! 100/100 ! The hospitality was on point , the mangers came out when we weren’t satisfied with our food and handled it timely and with precision! Overall birthday experience 9/10. I frequent maxes all the time for regular occasions and they never miss! Thank you for welcoming me and my family. I appreciate everything! And give Mike a raise !!! 💕

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  4. Lisa

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    98 reviews

    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always look forward to an evening at Max Downtown and were once again delighted. Our server Logan was outstanding, letting us enjoy our cocktails while unobtrusively checking in from time to time to see if were were ready to order. Perfect. The Colossal Shrimp is consistently among the best we've had and our entrees were cooked to perfection. The Ahi Tuna Au Poivre is highly recommended - Logan indicated it's a relatively new addition to the menu and I suspect it will be quite popular. Great table, great server, great food - Bravo Max (and Logan)!

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  5. Giuseppe

    VIP

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic. However, the service was superb. It was our anniversary and Brett went out of his way to make it a special evening. Thank you.

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  6. Dan

    Greater Boston

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Max Downtown; food specials and service were fantastic.

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  7. Meryellen

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been to Max Downtown a few times and I love it! I recently went to the Jack Daniels Whiskey Tasting and it was a great experience. The service, food and ambiance is greatly appreciated. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Hartford.

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  8. Chris

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    117 reviews

    4.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Always a classy place. Sat at the big window table in the bar and enjoyed a nice welcome lunch for a new hire.

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  9. Luca

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Incredible hospitality and an outstanding wine list !

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  10. Steven

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Max restaurant always serves a great meal with great service. I have no idea how they can be so consistent. A great business lunch/dinner spot.

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FAQs

Max Downtown - Hartford offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 522-2530.

Max Downtown - Hartford is rated 4.6 stars by 223 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Max Downtown - Hartford

185 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103-3408

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Trumbull and Haynes St
  • Area
    Hartford
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Asylum St.
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