We went to Max for lunch. I got the idea to check out their limited time inflation busters menu that included $15 dishes. I had one on the menu which was salmon nicoise and was very good. My husband chose a special which was not on the limited time menu which was a catfish sandwich with fries that he really loved. The waitress was very good and pleasant. We sat by the window and watched many students from the Eastman school come and go. We hadn't been there in years but will go back again soon.
Billcap
This was our second trip in a week and while we normally would would broaden our ordering, our entrees were so good a few days earlier we ordered them again and once more the ahi tuna (Max always does a fantastic job with fish) and the citron were absolutely excellent so a good choice in our part. We did switch up the appetizer to the tomato soup and oh my gosh it was so so good— tasty, chunky, hearty. So good. Finally, don't want to gloss over the bread (I'm Italian— bread is very important!). Both nights had great bread with excellent crusts (the raisin bread was especially delicious). Look forward to our return in a few weeks!
Billcap
As nearly always, the food was excellent. The citron is a go-to dish I that never fails to please. The ahi tuna was delicious, cooked perfectly, and huge. The mussels were tasty, plump, and numerous.
LauraG
We had dinner at Max's of Eastman Place before attending an RPO concert. The service was excellent, the dinner was great. My favorite part of this restaurant is that fact that it is quiet. We were with another couple and had no problem talking with them without raising our voices. Not only that but we did not hear the converstios from the other tables. What a pleasant evening.
WendyH
Snails were Meh but pasta citron and roast chicken were fabulous, as was creme brulee. Great service, knowledgeable and helpful, except he forgot the appetizer order until the entrees were served. But we got a break on the bill to make up for it. So convenient to our concert at Eastman Theater across the street. We will certainly go back.
Abbey
Recently had my first trip to Max of Eastman Place and I was blown away. The service and ambiance was only surpassed by the filet special I had. The menu has both classic foods you want to see at a nice restaurant as well as a few new twists. I particularly enjoyed the baked Brie that came with a mushroom topping, the savory flavor was different and incredible. Definitely planning to come back here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ginger Spice
Threw up everything the moment I finished the food. Heartburn. Felt like I was dying on a take out seafood
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
KarenD
The trout with brown butter sauce was AMAZING with added Spanish almonds, raisins and capers. The vinaigrette-like French dressing on the salad was delicious. Best meal I have had in some time!!!
O2doc
A busy and loud Thursday nite. Morgan was an excellent server dealing with high volume. Daily special app seafood/sausage chowder very hearty and filling. Seafood entree of the day vanilla scallops was 'weird & wonderful' and worth the risk. Grilled squash accompanying the salmon entree was another unusual and delicious touch.
Margaret S.
Service & food terrible. The person who poured our water, when asked how he was doing sighed, "I'm surviving." Server was friendly but our soup took about 25 minutes to arrive. And, it was a bland, tasteless French Onion Soup. The couple at the table next to ours had a worse experience. They never received their entrées after ordering 40 minutes before. The lady dropped her napkin. The waitperson picked it up off the floor, minutes later, and handed to the patron!!! After I gave my card to our server for payment, i had to ask the host to please retrive it. 10 minutes.
Steak Tartar, Seafood du jour- sea bass with beans, mixed seafood and trimmings. Chicken Breast with potatoes and trimmings, all excellent. Drinks: Dry Riesling and generous Manhattan--all excellent. Triple Chocolate cake and Tiramisu--the cake was not sufficiently thawed but tasty and generous. Tiramisu was very good like so many others. Service by Morgan--Attentive, friendly, respectful and a pleasure.
Navene Maragliano
So different from a few years ago. Entree not met description in menu. Several orders not hot, guests served at various times at the table. Disorganized, very sad.
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Vinaigrette, Organic Spring Mix Salad
KimR
Max is our go to place for dinner. It is always great. We do wish there was more variety on a regular basis. Yes, there are "features" 1-2 each of appetizer and entrées, but it would be good to also overhaul the menu a bit. Great atmosphere, always good service, especially if we get Margaret. We do miss the valet service. It would be great even if you could offer it Fri and Sat nights.
Evan K.
My memories of Max are better than recent experience. Service was very slow. There were two vegetarians in our party of four but not a single offering for them, an oversight on my part wanting to eat somewhere closeby after an RPO matinee. While the kitchen made accommodation, what was presented was different than what was ordered. To add insult to this injury and a very long wait for the kitchen, the two non-vegetarian entrees were cold on arrival to the table. The server seemed indifferent and did not even offer a direct apology. Nothing about the experience stood out to counter these concerns. For a meal approaching $400 with drinks, coffee, deserts, taxes, and tip, rather than feeling like it was a worthy indulgence, I am left with the feeling that I would rather go elsewhere for a long while before I decide to give Max another chance.
Bonnie
We had a pre-concert dinner at Max Eastman that was delicious. The menu has a good variety of choices from which we had a difficult time deciding what to order. We were very satisfied with our selection. My wife had the trout which she said was perfectly done and delicious. I had the Spaghetti Citron which was also delicious. The service was very good with attentivness to our schedule to make sure we did not have to hurry to make the concert. Al in all a very good experience
We went to Max for lunch. I got the idea to check out their limited time inflation busters menu that included $15 dishes. I had one on the menu which was salmon nicoise and was very good. My husband chose a special which was not on the limited time menu which was a catfish sandwich with fries that he really loved. The waitress was very good and pleasant. We sat by the window and watched many students from the Eastman school come and go. We hadn't been there in years but will go back again soon.
This was our second trip in a week and while we normally would would broaden our ordering, our entrees were so good a few days earlier we ordered them again and once more the ahi tuna (Max always does a fantastic job with fish) and the citron were absolutely excellent so a good choice in our part. We did switch up the appetizer to the tomato soup and oh my gosh it was so so good— tasty, chunky, hearty. So good. Finally, don't want to gloss over the bread (I'm Italian— bread is very important!). Both nights had great bread with excellent crusts (the raisin bread was especially delicious). Look forward to our return in a few weeks!
As nearly always, the food was excellent. The citron is a go-to dish I that never fails to please. The ahi tuna was delicious, cooked perfectly, and huge. The mussels were tasty, plump, and numerous.
We had dinner at Max's of Eastman Place before attending an RPO concert. The service was excellent, the dinner was great. My favorite part of this restaurant is that fact that it is quiet. We were with another couple and had no problem talking with them without raising our voices. Not only that but we did not hear the converstios from the other tables. What a pleasant evening.
Snails were Meh but pasta citron and roast chicken were fabulous, as was creme brulee. Great service, knowledgeable and helpful, except he forgot the appetizer order until the entrees were served. But we got a break on the bill to make up for it. So convenient to our concert at Eastman Theater across the street. We will certainly go back.
Recently had my first trip to Max of Eastman Place and I was blown away. The service and ambiance was only surpassed by the filet special I had. The menu has both classic foods you want to see at a nice restaurant as well as a few new twists. I particularly enjoyed the baked Brie that came with a mushroom topping, the savory flavor was different and incredible. Definitely planning to come back here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Threw up everything the moment I finished the food. Heartburn. Felt like I was dying on a take out seafood
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The trout with brown butter sauce was AMAZING with added Spanish almonds, raisins and capers. The vinaigrette-like French dressing on the salad was delicious. Best meal I have had in some time!!!
A busy and loud Thursday nite. Morgan was an excellent server dealing with high volume. Daily special app seafood/sausage chowder very hearty and filling. Seafood entree of the day vanilla scallops was 'weird & wonderful' and worth the risk. Grilled squash accompanying the salmon entree was another unusual and delicious touch.
Service & food terrible. The person who poured our water, when asked how he was doing sighed, "I'm surviving." Server was friendly but our soup took about 25 minutes to arrive. And, it was a bland, tasteless French Onion Soup. The couple at the table next to ours had a worse experience. They never received their entrées after ordering 40 minutes before. The lady dropped her napkin. The waitperson picked it up off the floor, minutes later, and handed to the patron!!! After I gave my card to our server for payment, i had to ask the host to please retrive it. 10 minutes.
Restaurantji Recommends
Steak Tartar, Seafood du jour- sea bass with beans, mixed seafood and trimmings. Chicken Breast with potatoes and trimmings, all excellent. Drinks: Dry Riesling and generous Manhattan--all excellent. Triple Chocolate cake and Tiramisu--the cake was not sufficiently thawed but tasty and generous. Tiramisu was very good like so many others. Service by Morgan--Attentive, friendly, respectful and a pleasure.
So different from a few years ago. Entree not met description in menu. Several orders not hot, guests served at various times at the table. Disorganized, very sad.
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Vinaigrette, Organic Spring Mix Salad
Max is our go to place for dinner. It is always great. We do wish there was more variety on a regular basis. Yes, there are "features" 1-2 each of appetizer and entrées, but it would be good to also overhaul the menu a bit. Great atmosphere, always good service, especially if we get Margaret. We do miss the valet service. It would be great even if you could offer it Fri and Sat nights.
My memories of Max are better than recent experience. Service was very slow. There were two vegetarians in our party of four but not a single offering for them, an oversight on my part wanting to eat somewhere closeby after an RPO matinee. While the kitchen made accommodation, what was presented was different than what was ordered. To add insult to this injury and a very long wait for the kitchen, the two non-vegetarian entrees were cold on arrival to the table. The server seemed indifferent and did not even offer a direct apology. Nothing about the experience stood out to counter these concerns. For a meal approaching $400 with drinks, coffee, deserts, taxes, and tip, rather than feeling like it was a worthy indulgence, I am left with the feeling that I would rather go elsewhere for a long while before I decide to give Max another chance.
We had a pre-concert dinner at Max Eastman that was delicious. The menu has a good variety of choices from which we had a difficult time deciding what to order. We were very satisfied with our selection. My wife had the trout which she said was perfectly done and delicious. I had the Spaghetti Citron which was also delicious. The service was very good with attentivness to our schedule to make sure we did not have to hurry to make the concert. Al in all a very good experience