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    Max Downtown

    American
    Closed11:30AM - 9PM
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    LUNCH
    DINNER
    DESSERT - DOWNTOWN
    BEVERAGES ToGo

    Featured Items

    • Tuscan Salad

      Grilled Chicken, Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Sweet Roasted Garlic, Warm Polenta Croutons, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $21.00
    • Cobb Salad w/ Chicken (dt)

      Grilled Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fresh Avocado, Tomato, Egg, Gorgonzola Cheese, Pumpernickel Croutons, Classic Sherry Vinaigrette Dressing
      $22.00
    • Crispy Chicken Wrap

      honey chili crisp broccoli coleslaw, kimchi ranch, sweet potato fries
      $19.00

    LUNCH

    Appetizers

    • Colossal Shrimp Cocktail

      $6.00
    • Buffalo Cauliflower

      crudités, bleu cheese dressing
      $14.00
    • Lemongrass Wings

      peanut-cashew satay sauce, ginger, green papaya slaw
      $15.00
    • Kona Kampachi Crudo

      champagne grape vierge, wasabi-tamarind oil
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Salmon Crudo

      seasonal accompaniments
      $18.00
    • Clams on the Half Shell

      $3.00

    Salads

    • Tuscan Salad

      Grilled Chicken, Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Sweet Roasted Garlic, Warm Polenta Croutons, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $21.00
    • Tuscan Salad w/ Shrimp

      Chilled Poached Shrimp, Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Sweet Roasted Garlic, Warm Polenta Croutons, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $24.00
    • Tuscan w/ Salmon

      Grilled Salmon, Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Sweet Roasted Garlic, Warm Polenta Croutons, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $24.00
    • Tuscan w/ Steak

      Grilled Filet, Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Sweet Roasted Garlic, Warm Polenta Croutons, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $26.00
    • Tuscan Salad (half)

      Half Size of our classic Tuscan Chicken Salad with Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Sweet Roasted Garlic, Warm Polenta Croutons, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $15.50
    • Max's Chopped Salad (dt)

      Poached Gulf Shrimp, Diced Vegetables, Gorgonzola Cheese, Sherry Mustard Seed Vinaigrette or Non-Fat Sherry Spritz
      OUT OF STOCK
      $21.00
    • Max's Chopped w/ Chicken (dt)

      grilled chicken, diced vegetables, gorgonzola cheese, sherry mustard seed vinaigrette or non-fat sherry spritz
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.00
    • Max's Chopped Salad w/ Salmon (dt)

      Grilled Salmon, Diced Vegetables, Gorgonzola Cheese, Sherry Mustard Seed Vinaigrette or Non-Fat Sherry Spritz
      OUT OF STOCK
      $24.00
    • Max's Chopped Salad w/ Steak (dt)

      Grilled Steak, Diced Vegetables, Gorgonzola Cheese, Sherry Mustard Seed Vinaigrette or Non-Fat Sherry Spritz
      OUT OF STOCK
      $26.00
    • Cobb Salad w/ Chicken (dt)

      Grilled Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fresh Avocado, Tomato, Egg, Gorgonzola Cheese, Pumpernickel Croutons, Classic Sherry Vinaigrette Dressing
      $22.00
    • Cobb Salad w/ Salmon (dt)

      Grilled Salmon, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fresh Avocado, Tomato, Egg, Gorgonzola Cheese, Pumpernickel Croutons, Classic Sherry Vinaigrette Dressing
      $26.00
    • Cobb Salad w/ Shrimp (dt)

      Chilled Poached Shrimp, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fresh Avocado, Tomato, Egg, Gorgonzola Cheese, Pumpernickel Croutons, Classic Sherry Vinaigrette Dressing
      $26.00
    • Cobb Salad w/ Steak (dt)

      Grilled Steak, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fresh Avocado, Tomato, Egg, Gorgonzola Cheese, Pumpernickel Croutons, Classic Sherry Vinaigrette Dressing
      $32.00
    • Caesar Salad w/ Chicken (dt)

      Grilled Chicken, Little Gem Romaine, Tasmanian Pepper Parmesan, Confit Garlic, Focaccia Croutons, White Anchovies
      $22.00
    • Caesar Salad w/ Salmon (dt)

      Grilled Salmon, Little Gem Romaine, Tasmanian Pepper Parmesan, Confit Garlic, Focaccia Croutons, White Anchovies
      $24.00
    • Caesar Salad w/ Shrimp (dt)

      Chilled Poached Shrimp, Little Gem Romaine, Tasmanian Pepper Parmesan, Confit Garlic, Focaccia Croutons, White Anchovies
      $25.00
    • Caesar Salad w/ Steak (dt)

      Grilled Steak, Little Gem Romaine, Tasmanian Pepper Parmesan, Confit Garlic, Focaccia Croutons, White Anchovies
      $27.00
    • Little Gem Caesar Salad (Lunch)

      Little Gem Romaine, Tasmanian Pepper Parmesan, Confit Garlic, Focaccia Croutons, White Anchovies
      $10.00
    • Field Greens Salad

      Spring Mix, Sherry Vinaigrette
      $11.00
    • Market Salad

      local greens, roasted beets, shaved vegetables, pepita salsa macha, sherry vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • Market Salad w/Chicken

      grilled chicken, local greens, roasted beets, shaved vegetables, pepita salsa macha, sherry vinaigrette
      $23.00
    • Market Salad w/Shrimp

      shrimp, local greens, roasted beets, shaved vegetables, pepita salsa macha, sherry vinaigrette
      $26.00
    • Market Salad w/Salmon

      organic salmon, local greens, roasted beets, shaved vegetables, pepita salsa macha, sherry vinaigrette
      $23.00
    • Market Salad w/Steak

      grilled steak, local greens, roasted beets, shaved vegetables, pepita salsa macha, sherry vinaigrette
      $27.00

    Sandwiches

    • Max's Classic Cheeseburger

      Vermont Cheddar, Arugula, Tomato, Caramelized Onions, Hand-Cut Fries
      $21.00
    • House Roasted Turkey Club

      Thick Cut Applewood Bacon, Arugula, Tomato, Dijon Aioli, House Made Gaufrette Chips
      $18.00
    • Crispy Chicken Wrap

      honey chili crisp broccoli coleslaw, kimchi ranch, sweet potato fries
      $19.00
    • Blackened Tenderloin Steak Sandwich

      charred corn relish, cotija cheese, arugula, chimichurri aioli, french fries
      $27.00

    Lunch Entrees

    • Wester Ross Scottish Salmon

      warm jewel grain salad, celery root, heirloom carrots, apple-miso honey
      $26.00
    • Piri Piri Chicken

      crispy potatoes, local greens, tokyo turnip salad
      $25.00
    • Huli Huli Shrimp

      colossal shrimp, coconut-quinoa rice, wasabi-glazed caulini, pineapple-cilantro relish
      $28.00
    • Michter's-Soy Marinated Prime Sirloin

      kimchi ranch dressing, french fries
      $29.00
    • Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl

      tobiko caviar, wakame salad, avocado, pickled cucumber, spicy aioli
      $26.00
    • Poke Bowl w/ Chicken

      grilled chicken, sushi rice, edamame, cucumber, avocado, carrot, pickled cucumber, sambol aioli, tobiko caviar, wakame salad
      $24.00
    • Poke Bowl w/ Steak

      grilled steak, sushi rice, edamame, cucumber, avocado, carrot, pickled cucumber, sambol aioli, tobiko caviar, wakame salad
      $29.00
    • Cacio e Pepe

      calamarata pasta, honeynut squash, pancetta, sage brown butter
      $26.00
    • Vegetarian Entree (Lunch)

      $20.00

    Simply Prepared Fish

    • L Simple Salmon

      served with your choice of side
      $26.00
    • L Simple Shrimp

      served with your choice of side
      $28.00
    • L Simple Tuna

      served with your choice of side
      $26.00

    Sides

    • Side Asparagus (lunch)

      $9.50
    • Side Broccolini

      $11.50
    • Side Fries (lunch)

      chive, garlic aioli
      $9.50
    • Side of Sauce (Steaks)

    • Side Sauteed Spinach (lunch)

      $10.50
    • Side Sweet Fries (lunch)

      $9.50
    • Side Truffle Fries (lunch)

      $10.50
    • Add Grilled Chicken

      $8.00

    Dinner Steaks

    • Barrel Cut Filet Mignon

      $63.00
    • Prime Tomahawk

      $169.00
    • Side of Sauce (Steaks)

    • Aged NY Strip

      $64.00
    • Aged Ribeye

      $75.00
    • Prime Ribeye Spinalis

      OUT OF STOCK
      $85.00

    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
    • Coconut Shrimp App

      $19.00
    • Lemongrass Wings

      peanut-cashew satay sauce, ginger, green papaya slaw
      $17.00
    • Arethusa Cheese App

      arethusa farm tapping reeve cheese, walnut praline, apple-butter compote
      $17.00
    • Bluefin Tuna Tartare

      green apple & fennel, miso-wasabi vinaigrette, crispy plantains
      $22.00
    • Mushroom Bao Buns

      charred bulgogi maitake mushrooms, goat cheese, lemon-soy butter, yellow pepper kosho
      $17.00
    • D Sp Carpaccio (dt)

      $23.00

    Salads

    • Wedge Salad

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

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

      local greens, roasted beets, shaved vegetables, pepita salsa macha, sherry vinaigrette
      $17.00
    • 1/2 Wedge

      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.00
    • 1/2 Market Salad

      local greens, roasted beets, shaved vegetables, pepita salsa macha, sherry vinaigrette
      $11.00
    • Field Greens Salad

      Spring Mix, Sherry Vinaigrette
      $11.00

    Entrees

    • Filet Mignon Oscar

      sliced tenderloin, lump crab, asparagus, hollandaise
      $66.00
    • Pat LaFrieda Dry Aged Burger

      shallot jam, cooper american cheese, max sauce, iceberg lettuce, hand-cut fries
      $29.00
    • Sesame Crusted Tuna

      bluefin tuna, furikake sticky rice, sweet & sour cucumber, julienned snap peas & carrots, tobiko caviar, sambal aioli
      $49.00
    • Cacio e Pepe

      calamarata pasta, honeynut squash, pancetta, sage brown butter
      $36.00
    • Wester Ross Scottish Salmon

      warm jewel grain salad, celery root, heirloom carrot, apple-miso honey
      $44.00
    • Aged NY Strip

      $64.00
    • Barrel Cut Filet Mignon

      $63.00
    • Aged Ribeye

      $75.00
    • Prime Tomahawk

      $169.00
    • Side of Sauce (Steaks)

    • Vegetarian Entree (Dinner)

      $28.00
    • Huli Huli Shrimp (Dinner)

      $43.00
    • Piri Piri Chicken (Dinner)

      $40.00

    Simply Prepared Fish

    • 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

      $53.00

    Sides

    • Parmesan Creamed Spinach Gratin

      $12.00
    • Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes

      yukon gold whipped potatoes
      $11.00
    • Side Loaded Baked Potato

      bacon, cheese curds
      $13.00
    • Side Fries

      chives, garlic aioli
      $12.00
    • Asparagus

      Crispy Prosciutto, Brown Butter Hollandaise Sauce
      $14.00
    • Karlie’s Gratitude Mac & Cheese

      featuring Karlie's Gratitude cheese from Arethusa Farms
      $13.00
    • Side Brussels Sprouts

      bacon-roasted brussels sprouts, apple-chili glaze, cotija cheese
      $13.00
    • Side Wild Mushrooms

      french onion glaze
      $13.00
    • Side Plain Baked Potato (dinner)

      $9.00
    • Side Sauteed Spinach (dinner)

      $10.00
    • Side Sweet Fries (dinner)

      $10.00
    • Side Truffle Fries (dinner)

      $12.00
    • Side of Sauce (Steaks)


    DESSERT - DOWNTOWN

    Desserts - Downtown

    • Raspberry Beret

      $14.00
    • Cheesecake (DT)

      $14.00
    • Salted Caramel Baked Alaska

      ganache
      $14.00
    • 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

    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
      $6.50
    • 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

    All hours
    Sunday4:00 pm - 7:45 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
    Saturday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    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

    Directions

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