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Max's Bistro & Bar, Fresno, CA

Max's Bistro & Bar

4.8
4.8
1699 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Healthy
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.
  • Area
    Fresno
  • Cross Street
    West
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,699 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

    Innovative

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Healthy

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Hot spot

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • 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

    Hot spot

  • 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 "consistently delicious" food and exceptional service. Diners enjoy the inviting atmosphere and attentive staff, with many highlighting memorable experiences and "phenomenal" meals. Known for quality and a "great menu selection," Max's is a top choice for special occasions and date nights.

1,699 Reviews
  1. Sergio

    San Joaquin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice people, nice Restuarant. Good food. Filet mignon was great

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  2. Francisco

    San Joaquin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was perfect, with my work schedule I was able to have a nice romantic lunch date with my wife for Valentines day.

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  3. Leo

    San Joaquin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very pleasant dining experience. Relatively quiet, great service, and food choices were very good, and very ample. Will definitely have dinner here again.

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  4. kim

    VIP

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Max’s is special. The food was delicious, as always. The servers are professional- attentive and friendly. And JJ is always there to greet us with a smile. One of my favorite restaurants for years! The perfect place to get together with family or friends.

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  5. frank

    San Joaquin

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I enjoyed a late dinner at Max’s. It is one of our favorite places. We love the art. I split the smoked pork chop: Outstanding!

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  6. Kathy

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my Mother and sister’s birthday today at Max’s Bistro. Everything was perfect. The cocktails, brunch, and lunch specials were amazing. The service was fantastic; the waitress, servers, and busboy were so friendly and attentive. We brought a birthday cake to celebrate and it was brought to the table with candles and later served with a special touch by the chef. Thank you Max’s Bistro for such a wonderful experience.

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  7. Kevin

    VIP

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service in a nice atmosphere!Bar is great as well

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  8. kim

    VIP

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently delicious. Has been my favorite in Fresno for many years.

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  9. flora

    Central Coast

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is always excellent. One really serious dieter, (who stayed within her goal and was completely satisfied), and two carnivorous with delicious leftovers. Couldn’t ask for a better experience.

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  10. Gail

    VIP

    Central Coast

    131 reviews

    5.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food as always. Great service. Excellent neighborhood gem

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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 1699 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 28 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
  • Area
    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 Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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