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Maxwells, West Fargo, ND

Maxwells

4.9
4.9
920 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Maxwells is no ordinary experience, offering a relaxed environment, adventurous cuisine and professional service ‘with a personality.’ Superior food, drink and celebration are permanent features. With the region’s largest collection of wines, a diverse selection of beers of the world, and premium beverages, Maxwells is an exciting blend of your imagination and our unique casual elegance.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, French American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (701) 277-9463
  • Website
    http://www.maxwellsnd.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mike Wald
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining rooms are available to host group dinners, corporate meetings, rehearsal dinners, holiday dinner events, anniversary celebrations or even cocktail receptions. Built-in audiovisual included with private dining rooms. Group dinner menus & bar packages available.
  • Location
    1380 9th St E, West Fargo, ND 58078
  • Area
    Fargo
  • Cross Street
    13th Avenue and 9th St. E
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Appetizers

  • Almond Baked Brie

    Assorted dried & fresh fruits w/ grilled bread

    • Artisan Cheese Plate

      Dried & fresh fruits, olive tapenade, candied nuts, grilled bread & lavosh

      • Ahi Tuna Tataki

        Rare Seared Tuna w/ Seaweed Salad, Avocado, Wasabi, Soy Sauce & Pickled Ginger

        • Roasted Chicken & Basil Pesto Flatbread

          Kalamata olives, grilled red onions, slow roasted tomatoes & fresh mozzarella

          • Fried Calamari

            Sundried Tomato Aioli & Tempura Green Beans

            • Classic Escargot

              Garlic Herb Butter & Grilled Bread

              • Lump Meat Crab Cakes

                Sweet corn cream, lemon caper aioli & jicama salad

                • Day Boat Sea Scallops

                  Prosciutto wrapped w/ lobster-red curry sauce

                  • Sarsaparilla-Apricot Bbq Baby Back Ribs

                    Pineapple-Peanut Coleslaw & Triple Berry Cobbler

                    Soups

                    • Chipotle Sweet Potato Bisque

                      Cilantro lime cream, croutons & scallions

                      Salads

                      • Baby Spinach W/ Bacon Balsamic Dressing

                        French brie, apples & candied nuts

                        • Petite Greens W/ Spring Berries

                          Strawberry-Champagne Vinaigrette, Crushed Pistachio & Fresh Goat Cheese

                          • Hearts of Romaine

                            Caramelized Onion-Parmesan Dressing, Croutons & Roma Tomatoes

                            Entrées

                            • Catch of the Day

                              Our chef's crafted meal with the perfect combination of locally grown ingredients and fresh fish flown in from all around the world for an exquisite dining experience

                              • Surf & Turf

                                House bacon wrapped north dakota bison tenderloin & butter braised lobster claw w/ wild mushroom risotto, grilled asparagus & goose fat bearnaise sauce

                                • Pepper Seared New Zealand Wapiti Elk Tenderloin Steak

                                  Port cherries & beet chips

                                  • Chili-Lime Grilled Pork Tenderloin

                                    Cumin Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Grilled Zucchini, Roasted Tomatillo Sauce & Apricot-Pistachio Chutney

                                    • Lobster Spinach Fettuccine

                                      Herb Butter Roasted Lobster Tail, Squid Ink Pasta w/ Parmesan Cheese Sauce

                                      • Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Grilled New Zealand Lamb Rack

                                        Five onion relish & bordelaise sauce

                                        • Ponzu Grilled Norwegian Salmon

                                          Coconut Thai Rice, Bell Peppers, Asian Sweet Potato Puree & Shiitake-edamame Relish

                                          • Pecan Crusted Walleye Fillet

                                            Saffron rice pilaf, grilled asparagus, brown butter sauce & warm bacon brussels sprout salad

                                            • Hereford Reserve Beef Tenderloin

                                              Toasted goat cheese, bordelaise sauce & red wine crimini mushrooms

                                              • Amish Farmed Free-Range Chicken Piccata Breast

                                                Grilled asparagus, artichoke heart-caper cream sauce & crisp prosciutto

                                                • Sterling Silver Beef Rib Eye

                                                  Smoked cherry tomatoes, bordelaise sauce & gorgonzola cheese

                                                  • Spinach Pasta Primavera

                                                    Asparagus, Bell Peppers, Shiitake Mushrooms, Cherry Tomato Salsa & Parmesan Cheese. Add Shrimp $9; Add Shrimp $9

                                                    • Dry Aged 30 Day Bone-In Wagyu Beef Ribeye

                                                      Duck fat roasted peruvian potatoes, truffled asparagus, caramelized onions, red wine crimini mushrooms & veal reduction sauce

                                                      Dessert

                                                      • Chocolate Lava Cake

                                                        W/ vanilla bean ice cream

                                                        • Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

                                                          W/ rum fosters sauce & vanilla bean ice cream

                                                          • House Made Artisan Ice Cream

                                                            • Meyer Lemon Pillow Cheesecake

                                                              w/ Blood Orange Caramel

                                                              • Vanilla Bean Duck Egg Creme

                                                                Brûlée w/ Fresh Berries

                                                                Last updated: 2 February 2022

                                                                What 920 people are saying

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                4.9
                                                                4.9 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4.9Food
                                                                • 4.8Service
                                                                • 4.8Ambience
                                                                • 4.6Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

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                                                                • North Dakota

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                                                                  Best Value

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                                                                  Neighbourhood gem

                                                                • North Dakota

                                                                  Good for special occasions

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                                                                  Lively

                                                                • North Dakota

                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                • Fargo

                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                Maxwells is a standout dining destination in Fargo, known for its "amazingly prepared" dishes and "fantastic service." Regulars praise the menu's variety, including the "delicious" blackened walleye and macadamia nut-crusted Chilean sea bass. While some note the lively atmosphere, the "excellent gourmet food" and "welcoming staff" make it a top choice for special occasions.

                                                                920 Reviews

                                                                1. Hannah

                                                                  Omaha

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  To start this off, I want to thank Jennifer for making a great dinner even better. My husband and I are both very explorative and she was great in recommending dishes with great drinks to pair. Her energy is contagious! We started with the escargot and scallops, moved to the spinach salad and leek, potato and bacon soup then transitioned to the star of our night, the entrees. I had the lamb and he had the elk. The elk was both of our favorites! It was tender and had enough game to give it a flare but was not overly gamey where it took over the dish. To top it all off, we finished with the lava cake and a port. We will definitely be back again.

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                                                                2. John

                                                                  Fargo

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Fantastic food, and the staff is always attentive and dutiful. The unique cocktails are delightful! It's our favorite restaurant!

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                                                                3. Tony

                                                                  Fargo

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Always a pleasant experience. Terrific food in normal portions, not huge. Staff is pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful.

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                                                                4. Jae

                                                                  Fargo

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Took my friend there for her very first experience at the restaurant. It was fun to see it from her perspective. She was blown away with how many people stopped at her table in between drinks to make sure that we had had an opportunity to order another round. It's funny because of any less had stopped. I would have questioned why there was change in their service levels. Unanimously voted that their meatball appetizer is one of the best things in the universe.

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                                                                5. David

                                                                  Minneapolis

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 3 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Great food and service with friendly staff. Ramon was just as gracious as always and made us feel so welcome. We look forward to our next visit to Maxwell's.

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                                                                6. Patrick

                                                                  Fargo

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Maxwells is the only place I would pay that high of a price for a meal. It is worth the expense as they get so much flavor on a plate. It is where my wife and I always go to celebrate events in our life.

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                                                                7. Corey

                                                                  Fargo

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 21 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  The food was amazing! Great service and knowledge of the menu. Can’t wait to go back!!!

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                                                                8. johnathan

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Columbus

                                                                  76 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  76 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Wow, what a great experience while visiting town for a work trip. The bar tenders (the elses combo) was awesome. The food was incredible as both the Bison meatballs and the Ell Steak were great. My co worker has the sea bass and stated it was unbelievable. I couldn’t not have been more pleased with the food and the service. It’s pricey but well worth it.

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                                                                9. Ryan

                                                                  Fargo

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  One of our favorites, we just don’t get to Maxwells enough!

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                                                                10. Stacy

                                                                  Fargo

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 4 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  My sea bass was excellent! Would go back and order that again. For being one of the more expensive items on the menu, I thought it was worth the price. Others in my party didn't enjoy their selections as much. The restaurant itself was almost uncomfortably cold,

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                Maxwells offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (701) 277-9463.

                                                                Maxwells is rated 4.9 stars by 920 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                Make a booking

                                                                2 people
                                                                7:00 pm
                                                                Booked 10 times today

                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                Google Map for Maxwells

                                                                1380 9th St E, West Fargo, ND 58078

                                                                Dining areas

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                  13th Avenue and 9th St. E
                                                                • Area
                                                                  Fargo
                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                  Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                • Price
                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  Contemporary American, American, French American
                                                                • Dining style
                                                                  Casual Dining
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  Public Parking
                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Executive Chef
                                                                  Mike Wald
                                                                • Additional
                                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                • Website
                                                                  http://www.maxwellsnd.com/
                                                                • Phone number
                                                                  (701) 277-9463
                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                  Private dining rooms are available to host group dinners, corporate meetings, rehearsal dinners, holiday dinner events, anniversary celebrations or even cocktail receptions. Built-in audiovisual included with private dining rooms. Group dinner menus & bar packages available.
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