Max Downtown

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Richard Rosenthal presides over an octet of Hartford-area restaurants, and his enduring big city venture with partner Steven Abrams is the flagship. Max Downtown caters to big shots and visiting celebs looking to flash a bit --- okay, a lot --- of cash. The kitchen, however, more than lives up to the hype it generates with a sophisticated menu and wide-ranging wine list that befit the...

Posted on May 12, 2015. Brought to you by gayot.

Average Rating

15

Perhaps the "classiest" of the Max restaurant group, this "sophisticated" New American steakhouse in Downtown Hartford impresses with "amazing" chops, "novel sides", a "superb" wine list and "local cheeses and desserts"; "top-shelf" service (the "bartenders know their cocktails") and a "wonderful" clubby atmosphere help attract a "business-dress" crowd, and while tabs are "expensive", it's...

Posted on July 23, 2013. Brought to you by zagat.

Average Rating

100

Max Downtown is one of our favorite restaurants in CT. Fantastic service, and the food is incredible. While they are known for their steaks and classic sides some of our favorite dishes are...

Posted by Taylor M. on November 15, 2024. Brought to you by mapquest.

Average Rating

20

The male server at the bar who wore a half shaved head and a pony tail clearly didn’t like people with a darker skin tone despite having a chocolate complexion himself. Being a Yale grad and being...

Posted by wish l from Tripadvisor on October 25, 2024. Brought to you by binglocal.

Average Rating

100

For lunch today, I went with Max Downtown (definitely a fancy place)

I placed my order online and went to get it. It's in the same office building so why not. I walked in and the decor was...

Posted by Mike L. on October 15, 2024. Brought to you by mapquest.

Average Rating

80

First things first, the food is INCREDIBLE. Pricey, yes, but the food was absolutely spectacular. Notable items include the lobster perogies, homemade pastas, and the incredible desserts. My...

Posted by Nina G. on September 23, 2024. Brought to you by mapquest.

Average Rating

100

This was a business dinner for approximately 40 people. We were given delicious appetizers and a condensed menu due to the size of our group. My New York Strip was perfect! A well cut piece of m...

Posted by Excursion713932 from Tripadvisor on September 16, 2024. Brought to you by binglocal.

The crown jewel of the Hartford, Connecticut dining scene, Max Downtown has been serving its guests for over 21 years and remains a fan favorite. After a top-to-bottom renovation in the summer of 2017, the restaurant has never looked (or tasted) better.

Posted on August 19, 2024. Brought to you by mapquest.

If ever there were a showplace for dining in Hartford, it is Max Downtown.Situated as the centerpiece of Hartfords downtown business center, it has been guided to preeminence by owners Richard Rosenthal and Steve Abrams.Providing outstanding dining, service and atmosphere, Max Downtown offers a trend-setting atmosphere for more than 300 patrons daily. It has earned a 25 or excellent from Zagats...

Posted on May 06, 2022. Brought to you by opentable.

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Posted on March 16, 2017. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Providing outstanding dining, service and atmosphere, Max Downtown offers a trend-setting atmosphere for more than 300 patrons daily. Internationally inspired dishes and other regional and traditional fare create a menu unlike any other in Connecticut. “It’s more than a Classic Chop House,” says Rosenthal. "We create dishes for people with a passion for dining.”An experienced staff of more than...

Posted on July 16, 2015. Brought to you by showmelocal.

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Posted on June 25, 2015. Brought to you by yasabe.