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Max's Bistro & Bar, Fresno, CA
Max's Bistro & Bar, Fresno, CA
Max's Bistro & Bar, Fresno, CA
Max's Bistro & Bar, Fresno, CA
Max's Bistro & Bar, Fresno, CA

Max's Bistro & Bar

4.8
4.8
1689 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
Max’s is regarded as one of the finest restaurants in the Central Valley. Our rustic California Cuisine and Gallery setting features local artist Tomas Panzarino. Max’s has welcomed Fresno visitors and our local neighbors for over 10 years. We are dedicated to using fresh local produce along with our house made artisan breads to insure a quality and healthy dining experience. The same quality and freshness is found in all the cocktails from our bar. Premium liquors, hand squeezed juices and muddled berries create our exceptional and award winning martini’s. We look forward to your visit!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (559) 439-6900
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Sauer/ Big Sur California
  • Catering
    Delivery of catering menu items to your business or home.
  • Private party facilities
    Max's has two semi-private dining areas accommodating party sizes of 18 or 40. We can also accomodate buy-out parties of up to 160 guests. Contact us for additional information.
  • Neighbourhood
    Fresno
  • Cross Street
    West
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,689 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Best Overall

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Best Food

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Best Service

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Best Value

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Great for brunch

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Child-friendly

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Innovative

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Healthy

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Hot spot

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Lively

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Most Booked

  • Fresno

    Best Overall

  • Fresno

    Best Food

  • Fresno

    Best Service

  • Fresno

    Best Ambience

  • Fresno

    Best Value

  • Fresno

    Good for groups

  • Fresno

    Good for special occasions

  • Fresno

    Lively

  • Fresno

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Max's Bistro & Bar is celebrated for its "excellent food and service," offering a diverse menu with standout dishes like prime rib, lamb, and short rib. The "welcoming and attentive staff" enhance the dining experience. While occasional noise and seating issues are noted, the restaurant remains a "consistent favorite" for many.
1,689 Reviews
  1. Robert

    San Joaquin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful lunch with excellent service with Shannon that only enhanced our experience. Thank you so much!

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  2. Demi

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, fabulous server and great atmosphere. I will be back.

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  3. Helen

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a lovely experience. From checking in to departing everything was spectacular. I really appreciate that my special request was read and honored. Thank you for the birthday dessert that was presented to my guest. We’ll definitely be back.

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  4. Robert

    San Joaquin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience, great service and great food. My wife and I went there for our anniversary and the manager went above and beyond. I got a dish that I didn’t care for too much and he exchanged it for another dish and also offered us dessert on the house. Highly recommended.

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  5. Eric

    VIP

    Naples

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic. Our server went above and beyond. Thanks Jennifer

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  6. Bob

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff really took good care of us. They sat us where it was quiet so we could converse easily. Since It was our first date we really appreciated them doing that.

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  7. Gay

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and service. Eaten there many times and always have had great food and service.

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  8. sharon

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoyed Max,s but New Years Eve was not good food... Salmon was poached. and very runny.. and risotto was hardly seasoned... almost sent it back... party of 5 not happy with the dinner....

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  9. Dale

    San Joaquin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I ordered steak for dinner. She had the filet, which was very tender but she didn't care for the seasoning/sauce that covered it. I had the the prime ribeye and it too was very tender and I loved the sauce on it but the steak was also very gristley. From the moment we walked in to when we left, all staff was very welcoming and gave us great service. The owner even came by and thanked us for coming. If my steak wasn't so gristley the mark for food would be a 5 for me.

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  10. Edward

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Even though I put my reservation in a month in advance, when we got there they stuck us in the back room by our selves. As a result it lacked the festive atmosphere and sometimes we felt forgotten. But the food was very good and pricing reasonable.

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FAQs

Max's Bistro & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (559) 439-6900.

Max's Bistro & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 1689 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Max's Bistro & Bar

1784 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, CA 93711

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    West
  • Neighbourhood
    Fresno
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Sauer/ Big Sur California
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (559) 439-6900
  • Catering
    Delivery of catering menu items to your business or home.
  • Private party facilities
    Max's has two semi-private dining areas accommodating party sizes of 18 or 40. We can also accomodate buy-out parties of up to 160 guests. Contact us for additional information.
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