Max Downtown - Hartford

4.6

213 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
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 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(860) 522-2530
Website
http://www.maxdowntown.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
185 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103-3408
Neighborhood
Hartford
Cross street
Between Trumbull and Haynes St
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Asylum St.
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Whiskey Wednesday with Jack Daniel's
$69.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 19, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Join us at our next Whiskey Wednesday tasting, which 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 Jack Daniel's Distillery. Our Guest Educator is Byron Copeland, Jack Daniel's Master Taster, who is flying in from Lynchburg, Tennessee just for this event! Small bites created by Executive Chef Chris Sheehan. Featured Selection: - Jack Daniel's Bonded - Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Rye - Jack Daniel's Triple Mash - Jack Daniel's Sinatra Select + a surprise cocktail at the end by our lead mixologist Szabi Geiger. Do not miss this, it will be a unique one!

What 213 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hartford
Great for fine wines
Hartford
Lively
Hartford
American
Hartford
Most Booked

Review summary

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Max Downtown in Hartford effortlessly combines "marvelous" service with "amazing" food and "superb" ambiance, making it a top choice for any occasion. Guests praise the consistently delicious dishes and attentive staff, while the elegant setting provides the perfect backdrop for celebrations or casual dining. Don't miss their renowned steak and seafood offerings!

213 Reviews

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Joseph
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fine experience @ Max Downtown. Great food and service.
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Hailee
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing vibe when walking in, staff was so friendly and kind, the food was amazing, looking forward to going back soon!
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Jmonowong
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have dined here several times for special events and holidays and this is the first that the food didn't wow us. Most of it was under seasoned and flat. Not what I expect on a $500 bill.
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Anne
VIP
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service!!! We love it there.
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Colleen
VIP
New York City
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food; our server was friendly and attentive
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JAMES
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food, wine and service were all high level. The menu is diverse and the daily specials added to the wide selection of choices.
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Theresa
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely friendly white-glove service from every person! Delicious meal after the UConn game!
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jennifer
VIP
New York City
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
My fish was not cooked ( swordfish) so it had to go back to finish cooking. In the meantime, the rest of the table had to eat. By the time they were done, my dish came back. I understand that this happens. The manager apologized, as did the waiter even though it wasn’t his fault, but I would have expected him to send a dessert or drink to us on the house. It was disappointing considering the price.
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jessica
VIP
New York City
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for the special wine/steak dinner. Everything was good except I believe the mashed potatoes were instant potatoes which was very surprising. I would not have expected that from A Max group restaurant. The steak and Brussel sprouts were good. We had ahi tuna app and cocktails before dinner which were also good. Wait staff was excellent. Suggestion- real potatoes!
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Doug
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had a table of 12 and all really enjoyed the food and the ambiance. We did however wait almost 90 minutes for our food, which caused us all to miss the beginning of the game we were in Hartford to watch.
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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 213 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

185 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103-3408

Additional information

Cross street
Between Trumbull and Haynes St
Neighborhood
Hartford
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Asylum St.
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.maxdowntown.com/
Phone number
(860) 522-2530

Max Downtown - Hartford

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Order delivery or takeout

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Experiences

Whiskey Wednesday with Jack Daniel's

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What 213 people are saying

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