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Max Downtown - Hartford, Hartford, CT

Max Downtown - Hartford

4.8
4.8
149 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for happy hour
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 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 522-2530
  • Website
    http://www.maxdowntown.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    185 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103-3408
  • Neighbourhood
    Hartford
  • Cross Street
    Between Trumbull and Haynes St
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Asylum St.
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Teddy Bear Tea

    US$50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Celebrate the Season with Max Downtown's 15th Annual Teddy Bear Tea! Max's Teddy Bear Tea is back to spread holiday cheer with you and your family. All ages are welcome and all of our guests 12 years or younger are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for patients at Connecticut Children's. We kindly ask that in your reservation you include the names of all Children who will be in attendance so our elves can get them a customized Teddy Bear to take home. We look forward to seeing the whole family here at Max Downtown for an afternoon of Tea, snacks, Candy, and fun!

Menu

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What 149 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    American

  • Hartford

    Best Overall

  • Hartford

    Best Food

  • Hartford

    Best Ambience

  • Hartford

    Great for fine wines

  • Hartford

    American

  • Hartford

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Max Downtown in Hartford is a "favorite restaurant" known for its outstanding food and service. Guests rave about the "amazing Tomahawk Friday special" and consistently "exceptional dining experiences." The atmosphere is perfect for both casual and business occasions. Attentive staff and "fantastic cocktails" enhance every visit.

149 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Connecticut

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience as always! Our waiter was exceptional

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  2. Sandra

    New York City

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We dined at Max Downtown with our kids in town after Thanksgiving. However, we didn’t realize that across Asylum St at the XL center was going to be a UConn men’s basketball game. The restaurant was very busy when we arrived for our reservation. We were asked if we were going to the game. We said we weren’t. The wait staff and kitchen were preparing for diners heading to the game understandably first before other guests. When we were initially going to our table, I stopped the hostess who wanted to seat us at a lower level, down a small flight of stairs, because my husband has been recently more unsteady walking with balance issues and fall concerns. Restaurants ask about food allergies of guests regularly, but not about mobility issues of a member of a group. If we had not been able to be seated on the main floor, I might have walked out. Service etc was focused on game attending diners, and after the majority had finished, it was not easy to get our server’s attention. The food was good.

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  3. Peter

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience before a UCONN basketball game. The food and drinks were very good.

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  4. Patrick

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, great portion sizes, knowledgeable staff

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  5. Barbara

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very disappointed . I was looking for a wonderful meal. For way too much money I got cold undercooked meat,tasteless side and stale bread.my friends did enjoy their crab cake and Mac and cheese. Our waiter was friendly and we were in a quiet part of room. However that did not make up for underwhelming meal

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  6. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    93 reviews

    4.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a wonderful experience dining at Max Downtown!

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  7. Todd

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything in the restaurant was a wonderful experience, especially our server Gaby

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  8. Dana

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love coming here, the food is amazing and the service is the best. We have made this a spot when we are celebrating and will continue to do so!

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  9. Karen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner. Mark was our waiter. Rey helpful and prompt so we made it to the theater in plenty of time!

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  10. Mary

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Drinks were excellent. Apps were phenomenal. We waited almost an hour for bread and longer for meal. Steak was a hockey puck and burnt. But we love this place. Assuming it was an off night.

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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 4.8 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.

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
  • Neighbourhood
    Hartford
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Asylum St.
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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