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Max Downtown - Hartford, Hartford, CT

Max Downtown - Hartford

4.6
4.6
243 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
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8:00 pm
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (860) 522-2530
  • Website
    http://www.maxdowntown.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    185 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103-3408
  • Area
    Hartford
  • Cross Street
    Between Trumbull and Haynes St
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Asylum St.
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Whiskey Wednesday with Old Elk Distillery

    USD 69.00 per person

    Prepaid

    26 Mar 2025 only
    6:00 pm
    Join us at our next Whisk(e)y Wednesday tasting that promises to be a truly memorable evening for enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.   Prepare your palate for a night of discovery as we delve into a curated selection of exceptional spirits from The Old Elk Distillery from Colorado Alex Cottle, The Director of Sales, will guide you through a journey of flavors, aromas, and stories behind each one, paired with delectable hors d'oeuvres prepared by Executive Chef Chris Sheehan.

Menu

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What 243 people are saying

Max Downtown - Hartford reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hartford

    Great for fine wines

  • Hartford

    Lively

  • Hartford

    American

  • Hartford

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Max Downtown in Hartford offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food, ambience and staff." Guests praise the "delicious and fresh" menu, featuring standout items like "perfectly cooked" steaks and seafood. The "energetic yet comfortable" atmosphere, attentive service, and "fantastic cocktails" make it a top choice for any occasion.
243 Reviews

  1. Jessica

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful evening with delicious food and drink.

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  2. Luv2Dine

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely evening- safe, convenient parking (included with a complimentary sticker for your parking ticket) in the same building as the restaurant. Beautiful decor and comfortable seating. Brendan, the manager at the host stand, greeted us with a sing songy welcome- which I LOVED. Our waiter, Jason, was patient, knowledgeable and kind. I had "High On Life" -a bourbon drink that was light and refreshing. Treated to a lovely olive oil focaccia bread, that stood well on it's own without the need for butter of doing oil. The Smoked Potato & Black Trumpet Mushroom Perogies were just charming-the date jam and Brie fondue elevated this side dish to a great starter for us. The Crispy Brussel Sprouts- with honey chili bacon glaze were some of the best Brussels I've ever had (and I typically order them if on a menu). A taste of the Shrimp Dumplings was received and that broth was very tasty. The Shave Cauliflower Salads Lemon Sumac Dressing needs to be bottled and sold- it was wonderful (and those almonds with apricots) We tried the Cod special (flavorful crisp skin and came with a delightful bean salad) and the Filet Oscar (perfectly cooked-and the lumps of crab and sauce) both were spectacular. Their pastry Chef had a wonderful plum cake with a flavorful ice cream, jam crumble and we tried the chocolate mousse- we brought quite a bit home and are looking forward to the leftovers. Highly recommend a visit and look forward to returning and trying some other dishes.

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  3. James VIP

    Philadelphia63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place, great food, really always a pleasant experience.

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  4. Cathy VIP

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Max never disappoints. Great good, service outstanding, good experience all around.

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  5. Nina

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very lovely experience. Great staff! No complaints.

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  6. Amy

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great evening. Our server and food was fabulous as always.

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  7. Michelle VIP

    Atlanta14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Took over 1 hour to get our meal, we packed them to go. Server was just ok, didn’t clear finished dishes as they expired creating crowdedness. Meal was cold. Rolls were great, my cauliflower salad was great! They threw in the baileys chocolate bomb to go for the inconvenience.

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  8. Joew

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Need to wait 30 minutes beyond reservation time we had a drink at the bar

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  9. Randy

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at any Max Restaurant, and the flagship for fine dining in the chain (and in downtown Hartford) doesn't disappoint. Interesting specials, great cocktails and an energetic but not overwhelming vibe before going to the symphony made for a great date night out.

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  10. Pia

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful decor, mediocre food at best, kind staff. Good location for a before or after show meal.

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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 243 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Max Downtown - Hartford

185 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103-3408

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Trumbull and Haynes St
  • Area
    Hartford
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Asylum St.
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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