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Cafe Maxx, Pompano Beach, FL

Cafe Maxx

4.9
4.9
1756 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Fine dining establishment for almost three decades. Since 1984, Darrel and Oliver's Cafe Maxx has been delighting patrons with their innovative, award-winning cuisine. This landmark restaurant destination is the premier dining choice among South Florida's power brokers and gourmands, who desire impeccable food served in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Stylish yet unpretentious, Cafe Maxx offers a hip outside patio, a cozy bar and an energetic dining room.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (954) 782-0606
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    NOW YOU CAN BRING CAFE MAXX TO YOUR EVENT!! Cafe Maxx provides full catering services to the South Florida are from small intimate groups in our private dining room to large scale events off property. For more information on catering and special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private room called the Wine Room, which can hold a maximum of 30 guests. A minimum of 10 guests is required to reserve the room. Wifi is available and we have a screen for your convenience. However, we do not have a projector or any audio/video equipment. The room is wheelchair accessible. We require a 72-hour cancellation policy. Please note that we do not have a pre-fixed menu. For more information on special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
  • Neighborhood
    Pompano Beach
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,756 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Best Overall

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Best Food

  • Fort Lauderdale

    American

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Best Overall

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Best Food

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Great for fine wines

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Good for special occasions

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Maxx delights with its "outstanding and delicious" menu and "impeccable service." Known for its creative dishes like "tuna sashimi pizza" and "macadamia crusted grouper," this restaurant has been a beloved staple for over 40 years. Guests appreciate the "warm atmosphere," diverse menu, and consistently high-quality dining experience.

1,756 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was suggested to us by our agent Tanya of Vacations by the Sea as the best restaurant in Pompano by the locals. She was spot on!! Our friends who stay in Pompano also love this place so why not?? My wife and I experienced tablecloth service last night.We do not drink.. We had Asparagus Soup..Sauteed Foie Gras..Triple Tail & Duck. Some items on the menu change daily so as our waitress said "If you see something you like..order it...it may not be there the next time you come" Our server was terrific and unobtrusive and our waitress was attentive and she served our appetizers hot and exactly at the right time together...the bus guy was equally attentive and handled cleaning up our dishes expertly and unobtrusively while asking us if we needed anything. The portions are plentiful...my asparagus/potato soup was spectacular and an interesting touch to my soup were the croutons..light and puffy vs the usual hard square types.My wife's Foie Gras was plentiful and cooked to perfection...as was her duck..( although 47.00 for her appetizer seems to be excessive the other charges were what I would expect for a Gourmand meal) It was my first time for Triple Tail and I am glad it was here..although I am a Grouper kind of guy..the fish was flaky and cooked perfectly and the accoutrements of vegetables was very good....BTW...for me...Grouper still wins...Lol. This restaurant actually has take home!!!! So we ordered dessert to go...( bread pudding) It is simply the best take out restaurant we have ever seen....and a fine dining experience!

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  2. Stanley

    VIP

    Chicago

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amber was a terrific server. Food and menu fabulous as always. Expensive but worth it!

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  3. james

    VIP

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best establishment of fine cuisine So Florida has to offer. A great dining experience. I’ve been a fan more than 35 years.

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  4. Colleen

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was spectacular and Deb provided impeccable service. Will definitely be back!

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  5. M

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I think it’s the best in s Florida ………………………😋😋😋😋

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  6. nancy

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was simply fabulous. Caviar pie and the tuna pizza

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  7. Ana-Maria

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is always solid. Consistently great food, excellent service and nice ambiance. It’s our go to for special occasions.

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  8. James

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been coming to this restaurant since I was 11-12 years old and they have yet to disappoint! 10/10

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  9. Carole

    VIP

    Memphis/West TN

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal at Cafe Maxx! The filet and yellowtail were delicious, and we loved the carrot cake! Valerie did a fabulous job taking care of us!

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  10. Thomas

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual a fantastic meal with great service from Carla . Super place for birthday or anniversary. Any special occasion.. Can’t wait to return.

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FAQs

Cafe Maxx offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 782-0606.

Cafe Maxx is rated 4.9 stars by 1756 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 PM
Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Maxx

2601 E Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Pompano Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (954) 782-0606
  • Catering
    NOW YOU CAN BRING CAFE MAXX TO YOUR EVENT!! Cafe Maxx provides full catering services to the South Florida are from small intimate groups in our private dining room to large scale events off property. For more information on catering and special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private room called the Wine Room, which can hold a maximum of 30 guests. A minimum of 10 guests is required to reserve the room. Wifi is available and we have a screen for your convenience. However, we do not have a projector or any audio/video equipment. The room is wheelchair accessible. We require a 72-hour cancellation policy. Please note that we do not have a pre-fixed menu. For more information on special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
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