Max's Bistro & Bar

4.8

1678 Reviews

$30 and under

Bistro

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for business meals

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
Website
http://www.maxsbistro.com/
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.

Location
1784 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, CA 93711
Neighborhood
Fresno
Cross street
West
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Charcuterie & Cheese Board$23.00
Ask your server about our daily cheese & charcuterie selection. Served with fig jam, whole grain mustard, fruit & nuts
French Quarter Shrimp$24.00
Char-grilled shrimp, spicy butter sauce, toast points
Calamari$18.00
buttermilk dipped & fried calamari, cocktail sauce, lemon aioli, fresh lemon
Crispy Brussels$10.00
Applewood smoked bacon & butter
Roasted Spring Asparagus$9.00
Lemon zest - maldon sea salt & extra virgin olive oil

Max's Signature Fries

Basket $12, cup $8. All three by the cup $18

Sweet Potato
With jalapeno-arugula aioli
Truffle
With fresh parmesan
Eggplant
With sriracha aioli

Salads

Superfood Salad$14.00
Brussels, cabbage, kale, green apple, strawberries, pumpkin seeds, crumbled bleu cheese & honey mustard dressing
- Chicken$21.00
- Salmon$26.00
Strawberry Spinach$14.00
Baby spinach, strawberries, candied pecans, feta cheese & poppy seed dressing
Arugula & Mushrooms$15.00
Goat cheese, roasted mushrooms, garlic confit & warm herb vinaigrette
Chinese Chicken$18.00
House roasted & pulled chicken, organic greens, crispy noodles, red cabbage, peanuts, bell peppers & sesame ginger dressing
Kale Caesar$14.00
Kale, romaine, red onion, toasted pine nuts, croutons, shaved parmesan & lemon caesar dressing
Chopped Wedge Salad$15.00
Romaine, pine nuts, applewood smoked bacon, crumbled blue cheese & creamy blue cheese dressing
Pan-Seared Salmon$26.00
Organic greens, chickpeas, cucumber dill relish, feta cheese & white balsamic vinaigrette
Breaded Rosemary Pecan Chicken$21.00
Organic greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, & creamy blue cheese dressing

Entrees

Chicken Marsala$29.00
Mary's All - natural chicken fresh pappardelle pasta, spinach - pan roasted mushrooms, shaved grana padano, & mushroom marsala sauce
Filet Mignon$44.00
Grilled 6oz. gruyere & shallot potato gratin, roasted asparagus, bordelaise sauce
Ahi Tostada$33.00
Seared rare ahi tuna, roasted corn, black bean & jicama relish, chipotle aioli - chili oil - micro greens & lemon extra virgin olive oil
Squash Romesco$26.00
Zucchini & squash 'pasta' - charred sweet corn, almond & red pepper romesco sauce, toasted almond chips - micro greens & lemon extra virgin olive oil

Sandwiches

Choice of pasta salad - green salad fresh fruit or sub fries for $3.00

French Dip$18.00
Roast beef, vermont sharp white cheddar, house au jus, creamy horseradish & ciabatta roll
Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich$18.00
Mary's all-natural chicken breast breaded & fried pickles - red cabbage slaw sriracha aioli & brioche bun
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$17.00
Provolone, applewood bacon, arugula, apricot jalapeno chutney, mayo & ciabatta roll
Max Burger$21.00
Cattlemen's all natural angus beef, applewood bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, dijon mayo & sesame seed bun
Turkey Avocado$16.00
Roasted turkey, cheddar, avocado, lettuce, tomato, lemon pepper aioli & toasted rosemary focaccia
Cubano$18.00
mojo roasted pork, ham swiss, pickles, yellow mustard & toasted bolillo roll
Caprese$15.00
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, torn basil, enzo extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze & grilled sourdough

What 1,678 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

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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Most Booked
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Max's Bistro & Bar shines as a "Fresno gem" with "amazing" food and consistently "excellent service." Diners rave about its lively atmosphere, perfect for celebrations. Highlights include the "wonderful" halibut and "perfectly cooked" filet mignon. While some mention noise, the vibrant vibe and attentive staff make it a "favorite spot" for locals and visitors alike.

1,678 Reviews

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Shon
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I and 2 friends went to Max's to celebrate Christmas together. I had the prime rib special! It was by far the best prime rib I have ever had! Cooked perfectly with lots of flavor and paired perfectly with asparagus and buttery mashed potatoes. A friend had the meatloaf which was also outstanding! And the other had the spare rib stroganoff which was also delicious! We finished off with toffee bread pudding, vanilla bean ice cream and coffee. Service was great and attentive!
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Lorna
VIP
San Francisco
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal and great service. Haley was friendly and attentive. I opted for a special, halibut with a dill beurre blanc sauce. My husband enjoyed the pork chop, though he said it was quite fatty. The sticky toffee bread pudding was a great finish to a nice meal.
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Shawn
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Max,'s is known for their breads, but the food is also excellent. Always have the sweet potato fries. Holiday lunch for work team. Sat in the backroom, so not quite as noisy. Shannon was our server and did an excellent job!!!!
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Karen
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Max’s always has fabulous food and a great menu selection. Never disappointed.
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Mindy
San Joaquin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Restaurant was full. Great service and food. One of our favorite places.
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Joey
San Joaquin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Server was quick and attentive. The drinks and apps came out in good time. Overall, it was a great dinner. I will definitely take my committee back here.
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Joanne
Central Coast
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service at Max‘s is always excellent. Our group of 10 all had a very good time and commented that the restaurant was completely full. A good testament to the quality of the food and excellent service!
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Alicia
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first time at Max’s. Upon getting started, the restaurant was a bit loud, but quieted down as dinner service continued. Our food was fantastic. For starters, the calamari were light and crisp, duck potstickers were delicious, and the truffle fries were the best I’ve had. The short rib was flavorful and absolutely melted in my mouth. The rack of lamb was juicy and beautifully presented. We enjoyed dinner and we plan to go back soon.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Annual La Comida Home Tour. We had a great experience a great server. Everything was wonderful as usual.
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Dennis
VIP
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent and always consistent! It doesn’t get much better than Max’s and locally owned .
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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 1678 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1784 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, CA 93711

Additional information

Cross street
West
Neighborhood
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 Lot
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.maxsbistro.com/
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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Max's Bistro & Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

22 Fresno / San Joaquin Valley Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Starters

Charcuterie & Cheese Board$23.00

French Quarter Shrimp$24.00

Calamari$18.00

Crispy Brussels$10.00

Roasted Spring Asparagus$9.00

Max's Signature Fries

Sweet Potato

Truffle

Eggplant

Salads

Superfood Salad$14.00

Strawberry Spinach$14.00

Arugula & Mushrooms$15.00

Chinese Chicken$18.00

Kale Caesar$14.00

Chopped Wedge Salad$15.00

Pan-Seared Salmon$26.00

Breaded Rosemary Pecan Chicken$21.00

Entrees

Chicken Marsala$29.00

Filet Mignon$44.00

Ahi Tostada$33.00

Squash Romesco$26.00

Sandwiches

French Dip$18.00

Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich$18.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$17.00

Max Burger$21.00

Turkey Avocado$16.00

Cubano$18.00

Caprese$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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