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    Steakhouse

    Max Downtown

    185 Asylum Street

    Hartford, CT 06103


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    DINNER
    DESSERT - DOWNTOWN
    BEVERAGES ToGo

    Featured Items

    • Pat LaFrieda Dry Aged Burger

      shallot jam, cooper american cheese, max sauce, iceberg lettuce, hand-cut fries
      $28.00
    • Colossal Shrimp Cocktail

      $6.00

    DINNER

    Appetizers

    • Colossal Shrimp Cocktail

      $6.00
    • Clams on the Half Shell

      $3.00
    • Shellfish Sampler

      Colossal Shrimp, Oysters, Clams, Crab Cocktail, Daily Crudo
      $65.00
    • Hi Rise of Shellfish

      Colossal Shrimp, Oysters, Clams, Crab Cocktail, Daily Crudo
      $111.00
    • Potato Pierogi

      smoked potato, black trumpet mushrooms, dates, brie fondue
      $19.00
    • Pork Belly App

      kombu-braised pork belly, jasmine rice, scallions
      $19.00
    • Ahi Tuna Tartare

      pommes paillasson, spicy mayo, scallions
      $22.00
    • Tete de Moine

      $16.00
    • Fried Oysters

      cornmeal-fried, chili aioli, sauce chicharron, chorizo crumble
      $18.00
    • Crab Cocktail

      jonah crabmeat, avocado, watercress, pomelo vinaigrette
      $25.00
    • Crab Cake App

      celery root remoulade
      $25.00
    • Buffalo Cauliflower

      crudités, bleu cheese dressing
      $13.00

    Salads (dinner)

    • Wedge Salad

      smoked pecans, maytag blue cheese, shaved red onion, house made bacon, buttermilk dressing
      $16.00
    • Little Gem Caesar Salad (dinner)

      Tasmanian Pepper Parmesan, Confit Garlic, White Anchovies
      $15.00
    • Spring Salad

      grapes, prosciutto, hazelnuts, lemon-poppy yogurt
      $16.00
    • Salsa Verde Salad

      butter lettuce, cotija cheese, house chilies
      $15.00
    • Chopped Salad (dt)

      Diced Vegetables, Gorgonzola, Sherry Vinaigrette
      $17.00
    • Field Greens Salad

      Spring Mix, Sherry Vinaigrette
      $10.50
    • 1/2 Wedge

      $11.00
    • 1/2 Spring Salad

      $9.00
    • 1/2 Salsa Verde Salad

      $8.00

    Entrees (dinner)

    • Seared Ahi Tuna

      buckwheat soba noodles, chili crisp, lime tare
      $49.00
    • Phyllo Crusted Salmon (dinner)

      heirloom grain and broccolini salad, ramp beurre blanc
      $43.00
    • Colossal Shrimp a la Vodka

      handmade rigatoni mezze, vidalia onion, crispy parmesan crumble
      $42.00
    • Pat LaFrieda Dry Aged Burger

      shallot jam, cooper american cheese, max sauce, iceberg lettuce, hand-cut fries
      $28.00
    • Pork Chop

      house-pickled peppers, parmesan-ramp polenta
      $39.00
    • Filet Mignon Oscar

      sliced tenderloin, lump crab, asparagus, hollandaise
      $65.00
    • Aged NY Strip

      $68.00
    • Barrel Cut Filet Mignon

      $63.00
    • Prime Tomahawk

      $169.00
    • Vegetarian Entree (Dinner)

      $28.00
    • Side of Sauce (Steaks)

    • Roasted Halibut

      morel mushrooms, english peas, spinach, onion, white asparagus nage
      $47.00
    • Aged Ribeye

      $75.00
    • Chicken alla Vodka

      $26.00
    • Pan Seared Duck

      duck confit dumplings, shimeji mushrooms, asian pear, white asparagus, duck jus
      $49.00
    • Wild Mushroom Tofu Kebab

      spring vegetable couscous, pita, green chickpea hummus
      $28.00
    • Prime Ribeye Spinalis

      $85.00

    Simply Prepared Fish (dinner)

    • Simple Salmon

      served with choice of one side
      $43.00
    • D Simple Tuna

      served with choice of one side
      $49.00
    • Simple Shrimp

      served with your choice of one side
      $39.00
    • Simple Halibut

      $45.00

    Sides (dinner)

    • Asparagus

      Crispy Prosciutto, Brown Butter Hollandaise Sauce
      $14.00
    • Parmesan Creamed Spinach Gratin

      $12.00
    • Hand-Cut Fries

      chives, garlic aioli
      $10.00
    • Side Loaded Baked Potato (dinner)

      bacon, cheese curds
      $13.00
    • Karlie’s Gratitude Mac & Cheese

      featuring Karlie's Gratitude cheese from Arethusa Farms
      $13.00
    • Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes

      yukon gold whipped potatoes
      $11.00
    • Wild Mushroom & Pearl Onions

      wild mushrooms & pearl onions
      $12.00
    • Side Plain Baked Potato (dinner)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Side of Sauce (Steaks)

    • Side Sauteed Spinach (dinner)

      $10.00
    • Side Sweet Fries (dinner)

      $10.00
    • Side Truffle Fries (dinner)

      $12.00
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      honey chili bacon glaze, cotija cheese
      $12.00
    • Side of Onion Rings

      w/ kimchi ranch
      $13.00

    DESSERT - DOWNTOWN

    Desserts - Downtown

    • Raspberry Beret

      $14.00
    • Cheesecake (DT)

      $14.00
    • London Fog Tart

      $14.00
    • Salted Caramel Baked Alaska

      ganache
      $15.00
    • Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée (dt)

      chocolate pistachio francisco
      $13.00
    • Ice Cream (dt)

      $9.00
    • Sorbet (dt)

      $9.00
    • Warren's Cookie Plate - Large

      $12.00
    • Warren's Cookie Plate - Small

      $7.00
    • Fresh Fruit Plate

      $12.00
    • D Sp Cheesecake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00

    BEVERAGES ToGo

    Wine ToGo

    Wine and other alcoholic beverages may be purchased to go from the restaurants during allowable hours and in quantities permitted by the State of Connecticut.
    • ToGo Chardonnay Max Family Reserve (Bottle)

      Sonoma County Chardonnay with just a touch of oak to round out the apple and pear flavors.
      $24.99
    • ToGo Cabernet Sauvignon Max Cuvee (Bottle)

      Take a bottle home! This delicious Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has loads of blackberry, dark cherry, and cassis notes, wrapped around soft vanilla and toast notes from oak aging.
      $34.99

    Non-Alc Bevs ToGo

    • TEA (ICED) ToGo

      16oz
      $4.00
    • LEMONADE ToGo

      16oz
      $5.50
    • Arnold Palmer ToGo

      16oz serving. A classic no-alcohol blend of Iced Tea & Lemonade. Just like Arnie made it!
      $5.50
    • Coke (Bottle) ToGo

      8oz Bottle of Coke
      $3.50
    • Coke Diet (Bottle) ToGo

      8oz Bottle of Diet Coke
      $3.50
    • Can Sprite ToGo

      Can Sprite
      $3.50
    • Can Ginger Ale ToGo

      Can Gingerale
      $3.50
    • Btl Tea Blk Currant (Harney) ToGo

      Harney & Sons Bottled Iced Tea - Black Currant
      $6.00
    • Btl Tea Peach (Harney) ToGo

      Btl Harney & Sons Iced Tea - Peach
      $6.00
    • Btl Tea Green Coconut (Harney) ToGo

      Harney & Sons Iced Tea - Green Tea with Coconut
      $6.00
    • PELLEGRINO (Liter) ToGo

      Liter bottle of San Pellegrino Italian Mineral Water
      $7.00
    • PELLEGRINO SPARKLING (500mL) ToGo

      $4.00
    • FIJI STILL WATER (500ML) ToGo

      $4.00
    • Btl GINGER BEER (Hosmer) ToGo

      12oz Bottle - Locally made in CT by Hosmer Mountain Soda Co., Willimantic
      $4.50
    • Btl ROOT BEER (Hosmer) ToGo

      12oz Bottle - Locally made in CT by Hosmer Mountain Soda Co., Willimantic
      $4.50
    • CRANBERRY JUICE ToGo

      16oz
      $4.00
    • GRAPEFRUIT JUICE ToGo

      $4.00
    • ORANGE JUICE ToGo

      16oz
      $4.00
    • PINEAPPLE JUICE ToGo

      $4.00

    Wedge Salad

    $16.00

    smoked pecans, maytag blue cheese, shaved red onion, house made bacon, buttermilk dressing

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    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    Sunday4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:15 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    SaturdayClosed
    Restaurant info

    For over 20 years we’ve served up award-winning food and hospitality at our flagship restaurant in the center of Hartford. We’ve grown with this vibrant city and as it continues to evolve, we’re doing the same. When you walk through our doors you’ll find a classic fine dining menu set against a modern, relaxed atmosphere. If you share our love of great food, stop in for a meal you won’t forget.

    Location

    185 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103

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