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Max's Seafood Cafe, Gloucester, NJ

Max's Seafood Cafe

4.6
4.6
1553 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Max's Café was built in 1890 as a shoe store. In 1912, 34 North Burlington Street reopened as Leisinger's Saloon for the next 25 years even through prohibition (as a "soft drink establishment"). In 1937, Leisinger's Saloon passed through the family & was renamed Max's Cafe; it’s name for the next 65 years. In 1977, a new simply prepared fresh seafood menu transformed Max's Cafe into Max’s Seafood Café. The neighboring building was acquired to seat the growing number of patrons from both sides of the Delaware River, often forming lines around the corner, waiting to enjoy fresh flounder, shrimp, clams, & most of all, Steamed Mussels! Max's reputation grew for the next 22 years before age & neglect left it in a state of disrepair. The bar restaurant closed in July of 1998 & remained dormant for 2 ½ years. Refurbished in late 2000, Max's Seafood Cafe reopened on June 2, 2001 to continue its tradition of hospitality, impeccably fresh seafood, & most of all Steamed mussels.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–7:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (856) 456-9774
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Rigerberto Ramos
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room with a fireplace off of our wine cellar that seats up to 22 people and a minimum of two. Perfect place for meeting, family gatherings and intimate special occasions.
  • Neighbourhood
    Gloucester City
  • Cross Street
    Hudson
  • Parking details
    Parking lot located directly across the street from the restaurant. Off-street parking available and additional spaces behind A & A Deli which is also across the street from Max's.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 1,553 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Good for groups

  • New Jersey

    Neighbourhood gem

  • New Jersey

    Seafood

  • Camden

    Best Overall

  • Camden

    Best Food

  • Camden

    Best Ambience

  • Camden

    Best Value

  • Camden

    Good for groups

  • Camden

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Camden

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Max's Seafood Cafe consistently delivers "great food and outstanding service," making it a "go-to" for seafood lovers. While some find service spotty during busy times, the friendly staff and inviting atmosphere ensure a "great night out." Enjoy fresh meals at reasonable prices, with standout dishes like mussels and clams.

1,553 Reviews
  1. Darrin

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were eager to try Max's after hearing so many positive reviews, but after our visit, I have nothing good to say. Our reservation was 40-45 minutes late, and the seating process was disorganized with no sense of urgency. Once we were finally seated, things didn’t improve much. We were given a pre fix menu with options that weren’t available. The service was slow, lacking personality, and the waiter seemed inexperienced. The food was decent, but the overall experience was marred by all the other issues. Unless they were just having an off night, it seems like Max’s took on more than they could handle for Valentine’s Day. I wouldn’t recommend it.

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  2. Charles

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sheri and John are awesome. I can’t believe what a great job they did on one of the busiest nights of the year. They were fantastic!

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  3. paul

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have a fantastic meal. The staff treats you very well and does whatever is necessary to make your time there a pleasant one. Great local Gem....

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  4. Alana

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal and a wonderful evening! Very good value too

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  5. Robin

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is so nice to be able to go to a restaurant have great food in a nice atmosphere and not extremely loud surroundings.

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  6. Gary

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food Not enough servers/bartenders Probably because of the holiday

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  7. Peighton

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience . Food is served fresh staff is always friendly and accommodating.

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  8. Dennis

    Philadelphia

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wasn’t a major fan of the crab dip but the main entree was delicious. Service & ambience was excellent, though customers at the bar had gotten a little loud which wasn’t the restaurants fault. Overall was a good experience and will definitely be back.

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  9. Darrin

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You won’t be wowed by the food but you get a really good meal for the price point. We’ve never had a bad meal here! The service is always good, Daisy was a great waitress last night on Christmas Eve!!

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  10. Madeline

    New Jersey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our staff, the drinks, and the food. Great Night Out!

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Max's Seafood Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 1553 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Max's Seafood Cafe

34 North Burlington Street, Gloucester, NJ 08030

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hudson
  • Neighbourhood
    Gloucester City
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–7:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking lot located directly across the street from the restaurant. Off-street parking available and additional spaces behind A & A Deli which is also across the street from Max's.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rigerberto Ramos
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (856) 456-9774
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room with a fireplace off of our wine cellar that seats up to 22 people and a minimum of two. Perfect place for meeting, family gatherings and intimate special occasions.
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