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Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center, West Hartford, CT

Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center

4.8
4.8
252 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Lively
Featuring modern renditions of classic American seafood, Max’s Oyster Bar menu has something for everyone. While seafood is the focal point, there are selections for even the most ardent landlubber. Ethnic influences are apparent throughout a menu filled with new interpretations on traditional fare. The raw bar offers an extensive variety of bi-coastal oysters and shellfish.

In it’s freshman year, 1999, Max’s Oyster Bar was awarded “Best New Restaurant” by Connecticut Magazine. Since then it has won numerous Reader’s Choice Awards, including “Best Seafood Restaurant”. Zagat’s Survey has also given Max’s Oyster Bar an “extraordinary” rating.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 236-6299
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 252 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hartford

    Best Overall

  • Hartford

    Best Food

  • Hartford

    Best Service

  • Hartford

    Healthy

  • Hartford

    Hot spot

  • Hartford

    Great for fine wines

  • Hartford

    American

  • Hartford

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Max Oyster Bar in West Hartford Center offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and drink" and "outstanding service." Guests enjoy a warm atmosphere and creative menu options, especially for seafood lovers. While some find noise levels high, the restaurant consistently delivers "first-class" meals, making it a "favorite" for special occasions.

252 Reviews
  1. Kathryn

    Cleveland

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the food - the sole stuffed w seafood was really delicious. The desserts we got as part of the price fixe weren’t as great as the appetizers and mains but they were kind of gilding the lily anyway after our full meals.

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  2. Stephanie

    Connecticut

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten there many times and the food and service has always been fabulous. Their specials are usually great and it’s nice to have a change from the regular menu. We do not normally sit near the front door because it’s a little noisier… We usually sit in the back by the raw bar. if you’re looking for really good fresh food, this is the place to go..

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  3. Felecia

    Connecticut

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I have frequent this restaurant many times over the years, service has always been great. Today however I booked a reservation to celebrate a birthday, upon arrival, reception was sour, no greeting, no nothing. Got to our table, server came over said hello and shook my other person hand, who is white and completely ignored me ( who booked the reservation and may I add, I am brown). It was so obvious !!! For the entire visit, she was snobby to me and I still give her a 20% tip. After that experience, would probably never return to this restaurant.

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  4. Haley

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We couldn’t have experienced more hospitality!! Absolutely incredible on all accounts..Thank you for going far far above & beyond..especially in a time that it is already so rare. Appreciate your warmth & kindness more than you know. Cheers 🥂💛
    Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford CenterResponded 6 days ago
    Hey Haley, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience at Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center. It's wonderful to know that our team's warmth and kindness left a lasting impression on you. We're glad that despite the challenging times, you felt our service was above and beyond. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  5. Aimee

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place on a Tuesday night. Lovely atmosphere, didn’t feel crowded, nice noise level. Good music. Amazing food and drink. Server was friendly and helpful.
    Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford CenterResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Aimee! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center. It's wonderful to know that our atmosphere, noise level, and food and drink made a positive impression on you. We're also glad that our team was able to provide you with friendly and helpful service. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Serena

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for a business meeting service was top notch and menu was wide

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  7. Jody

    VIP

    New York City

    147 reviews

    5.0

    147 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner and service last night for my husband's bday. Meal was delicious. Loved the extra touches for his bday. Always a terrific place to dine. We love fish and there are always multiple options for entrees to choose from.
    Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford CenterResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Jody, Thank you so much for choosing Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center to celebrate your husband's special day! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and our extra touches. We always strive to make special occasions extra memorable for our guests. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another terrific dining experience soon. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  8. Rich

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Seating for tables of 2 is very close and tight.

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  9. Dave

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are never disappointed at Max Oyster. Food, service, and ambiance was great.
    Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford CenterResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Dave! We're thrilled to hear that you always find great food, service, and ambiance at Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center. It's our pleasure to provide you with the best dining experience possible. We appreciate your support and look forward to your next visit.

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  10. Tammy

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant! Always spend special occasions here. Staff is awesome and food is delicious every time!
    Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford CenterResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Tammy! We're thrilled to hear that Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center is your favorite spot for special occasions. Your kind words about our staff and delicious food truly made our day! We strive to make every visit special for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience.

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Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center is rated 4.8 stars by 252 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center

964 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107-2102

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    West Hartford
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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