Max Downtown - Hartford

4.6

222 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 41 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 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 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

What 222 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

Loved For

Hartford
Great for fine wines
Hartford
Lively
Hartford
American
Hartford
Most Booked

Review summary

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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."

222 Reviews

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Jim
VIP
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 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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Shamarhi
Rhode Island
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 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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Lisa
VIP
Greater Boston
98 reviews
5.0
98 reviews
Dined 5 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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Giuseppe
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 6 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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Dan
Greater Boston
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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Meryellen
Connecticut
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 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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Chris
VIP
Greater Boston
117 reviews
4.0
117 reviews
Dined on February 19, 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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Luca
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 19, 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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Steven
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 17, 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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Joseph
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fine experience @ Max Downtown. Great food and service.
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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 222 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 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

Website
http://www.maxdowntown.com/
Phone number
(860) 522-2530

Max Downtown - Hartford

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What 222 people are saying

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