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Cafe Maxx, Pompano Beach, FL
Cafe Maxx, Pompano Beach, FL
Cafe Maxx, Pompano Beach, FL
Cafe Maxx, Pompano Beach, FL
Cafe Maxx, Pompano Beach, FL

Cafe Maxx

4.8
4.8
1458 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Fine dining establishment for almost three decades. Since 1984, Darrel and Oliver's Cafe Maxx has been delighting patrons with their innovative, award-winning cuisine. This landmark restaurant destination is the premier dining choice among South Florida's power brokers and gourmands, who desire impeccable food served in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Stylish yet unpretentious, Cafe Maxx offers a hip outside patio, a cozy bar and an energetic dining room.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (954) 782-0606
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    NOW YOU CAN BRING CAFE MAXX TO YOUR EVENT!! Cafe Maxx provides full catering services to the South Florida are from small intimate groups in our private dining room to large scale events off property. For more information on catering and special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private room called the Wine Room, which can hold a maximum of 30 guests. A minimum of 10 guests is required to reserve the room. Wifi is available and we have a screen for your convenience. However, we do not have a projector or any audio/video equipment. The room is wheelchair accessible. We require a 72-hour cancellation policy. Please note that we do not have a pre-fixed menu. For more information on special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
  • Neighborhood
    Pompano Beach
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,458 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    American

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    American

1,458 Reviews
  1. SamuelY

    West Palm Beach

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cafe Maxx has been and remains a favorite restaurant.

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  2. IngridG

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service excellent as always

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  3. LindaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We all had a wonderful dinner, the food was delicious and interesting flavors, the service was fantastic. Angie our server always had a smile and took into account all our requests. We will back!

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  4. CALM

    Fort Lauderdale

    173 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    173 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great service, great food, great atmosphere, many times over.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very nice dinner Good professional service Food delicious

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  6. LizH

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered from the Dine Out Lauderdale menu. Selections were plentiful and all sounded good. Started with beef carpaccio for myself and shaved octopus for my partner. Both outstanding. Main course was for both Chilean seabass with onion jam. Delish. Service was impeccable. Very friendly helpful without being intrusive. Looking forward to going back

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  7. Nikki

    Fort Lauderdale

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    9/12/23- we had a reserv for 6:30pm. Hostess spot on offered for us to sit in table or booth. We choose a booth. Menu placed w/ wine list. We went for the the Dine Out $55.00. The choices were many. I went with my first course as a shrimp Asian salad. 2 huge shrimps nice crunch to it the salad it was a party in my mouth. G had the Caesar salad, with prosciutto. Nice touch. We both then had the peppercorn Filet. Like butter . Menu said bread on request, we requested , glad we did , All different types so good. The dessert, we both went w/ the brownie and a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a chocolate sauce. Carla the serve was Spot on. Very professional, not intrusive at all. She was very helpful with the menu ordering because I wanted to order two beef dishes and she said I thought you liked the shrimp and I’m so glad she said something because I totally forgot. Carla thank you for making our evening so nice.

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  8. halg

    New York Area

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. A little pricey, but would definitely go again !

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  9. 2friends

    Fort Lauderdale

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great as always have been there many times and will return

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  10. RaftermansWords

    Fort Lauderdale

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been dining at this restaurant for 15 years, usually 4 or 5 times per year. We have ALWAYS had an outstanding dining experience. AND - This occasion was the usual outstanding experience.

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  11. PamW

    Fort Lauderdale

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a perfect night to celebrate a birthday! The staff was excellent and the food was amazing.

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  12. LisaD

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good!!!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food at Maxx is always excellent, in my opinion. I always enjoy my meal here. Dessert should not be skipped! Our server was cheerful and attentive. We didn't feel rushed at all. If you are looking for ambiance, this probably isn't the best option. The restaurant needs sprucing up. It's very dark. Tables and chairs are unbecoming of the caliber of the restaurant. To get to the bathrooms, you have to walk through service areas. Once there, the appearance of the bathrooms is a far cry from the prices on the menu. If you want consistently excellent food, don't miss Maxx. They deliver. Every time.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and food was a great value for the 3 course experience.

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  15. Debra

    Fort Lauderdale

    128 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    128 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    There were 10 in my group. Everyone was very happy with the Dine Out Lauderdale menu; except me. Tom was our server and I told him right up front that I have some "food issues" and needed to be sure the chef would be okay with my modifications. Caesar salad with no prosciutto, croutons or dressing; just the romaine and reggiano. He made a face and said the chef won't make any adaptations to the menu. I asked " You can't just leave off 3 items from a salad?" He said "okay we can do that". I ordered: Gf Sweet Onion Crusted Snapper with Madeira Beurre Rouge, gaufrette potatoes and vegetables I aksed what gaufrette potatoes were and Tom said little fried potato chips for decoration on top. He did not tell me, nor does the menu say that half the dish would be mashed potatoes. I do not eat mashed potatoes and would have much preferred double vegetables. The fish was not crusted with sweet onion, it was instead a dark colored onion mixture with seasonings and spices sitting ATOP THE fish. I asked how the sauteed vegetables were prepared and he said with seasoning and butter. I told him I could not eat food that is cooked in butter. He then told me that the chef will not make any modifications to the Dine out Lauderdale Menu. I said, "no problem, I need a minute to look at the regular menu." With that, he took off and came back to tell me the chef said "okay". Unfortunately, the vegetables were cooked in butter. The fish was not crusted with onion but rather had the same onion mixture with the sauce as everyone else. And half the plate was mashed potatoes. I pushed away the potatoes and onion mixture (after tasting it and feeling sick). My dinner was a very small piece of Mahi and vegetables with a glass of wine. I was sick all night from my dinner and woke up this morning with a bad stomach. I should not have been lied to.

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  16. Min0719

    Miami

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding. Tom provided great service to our table of 12.

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  17. Maxxinnyc

    New York Area

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a gem Cafe Maxx is! Don’t be put off by name being the same as restaurant’s name, just a weird coincidence. Every single thing we ordered was delicious. The salmon prepared perfectly with the most wonderful potatoes. The filet mignon was nice and tender and juicy with great flavor and the snapper was Devine. The desserts were such a treat, I really loved the apple tart with cinnamon gelato! Service was very good and warm as well. Try not to sit near the bar, the lively crowd does make it difficult to hear your dinner companions at your table. We will be back for certain.

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  18. BenLap

    Fort Lauderdale

    179 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    179 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Cafe Max does Dine Out right, with a wide, generous selection of dishes for the 3 courses. Service is always professional and informative. The food was good, and the truffled/portobello/asparagus risotto I had was possibly the best food I have eaten in 2023, Michelin stars to the south notwithstanding. The firecracker shrimp/Thai noodles appetizer was delish. The octopus carpaccio got gobbled by one of my friends. Only counterpoint was the desserts were cloyingly sweet. No one finished theirs, and we had 3 different ones. The apple tart was simply bad: tough, leathery pastry, overly sweet sauce, razor thin slice of apple that offered no taste at all. The carrot cake was just swimming insyrupy gooey excess, and not in a good way. The brownie won by default. Time to shake up the dessert line here.

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  19. ChristopherG

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food as always. Great service. Celebrated our anniversary and was not disappointed! Totally endorse this restaurant.

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  20. MichaelP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    This was our first visit to Café Maxx. We started the evening with cocktails, Mojito and an Woodford Old Fashion, both drinks were very good. We ordered the Firecracker Jumbo Shrimp as an appetizer, 2 Jumbo Shrimp on a noodle garnish which was delicious. We ordered a Caesar Salad but it never made it to the table. This is my ding to the rating experience, server stopped by how the food was and I told her the Salad didn't make it to the table. She just looked at her order pad and said "oh" and left. Main entrees consisted of Lamb Chops and Onion Encrusted Mahi. Lamb Chops were done to perfection (medium rare) and the Mahi was a nice thick cut also prepared perfectly. Once we were done with dinner the plates were promptly cleared but we waited a considerable amount of time until our server delivered the dessert menu. Another server approached out table and asked if we would like dessert or coffee. We ordered the Hot Apple pastry with Cinnamon Sorbet. Delicious! Plates were cleared and the next time we saw out server she walked by and dropped the check on the table without saying a word. Overall, the food was very good and rose to the level of the menu prices. Disappointed in the service as it felt rushed and on par with an experience at Outback Steakhouse, which is not bad by any means but Outback doesn't cost $250 for a dinner of 2.

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  21. GiselaD

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food with amazing flavor. Waitress was attentive and their timing was impeccable.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always outstanding in every way!!! Looking forward to our next dinner there!

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  23. Janie

    Fort Lauderdale

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My choice for the best restaurant in the whole world! As a world traveler and foodie I submit Cafe Maxx as the best dining experience imaginable! If you are fortunate to visit the area and want a truely remarkably meal I highly recommend everything on the menu! This tops my chart for the best food, service and ambiance! ******

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  24. simonee

    Fort Lauderdale

    157 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    157 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was so delicious. Service was excellent. Great Dine Out Fort Lauderdale

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  25. RichardL

    Naples

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Pricey for small portions. Clientele not so well dressed. Used to be better.

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  26. JoyceG

    Exclusive

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Tried the Dine out Broward. Menu selection good, still pricy for the quality and service. Have had better meals on a cruise ship. They did not acknowledge my anniversary which had been indication on the reservation. Not outstanding by any means. Required to pay for parking in their parking lot. Would not return.

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  27. BobK

    Fort Lauderdale

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service by Jane as always has been excellent every time and I have been coming to the restaurant a number of years.

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  28. FOODIES4LIFE

    Fort Lauderdale

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of the best restaurants in the south Florida TFI state area. Unassuming from the outside but outstanding where it matters.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing food and service! One of our favorites

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  30. DMcWPB

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family and friends have been dining at Cafe Maxx for 30+ years. It's as fresh today as it was when it opened. Consistent, creative and truly superior food, presented by knowledgeable and attentive staff, all under the watchful owner/host's eye and with his passion for excellence in all aspects of a Cafe Maxx experience.

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  31. CorinneR

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time. The food and service was impeccable. I would highly recommend.

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  32. KevinZ

    Panama

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What cannot be said about Cafe Max that hasn’t already been stated? One of the best restaurants in the area, service is always through the roof! Attentive, intelligent and they all perform like a team. Place has been cranking out a memorable dining experience for decades!!! If you haven’t been, what are you waiting for? Everything on the menu is amazing.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner and service as usual was great. Always a pleasure to dine atCafe Maxx

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  34. RobertD

    West Palm Beach

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very impressed with cafe max Food was great ,ambience and service great as well

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  35. Alexandria

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    First time! The place was half full which is nice for a family brunch, quiet. We were seated and placed our drinks orders which took a while and for one, most likely store bought OJ, it came out mid-meal. For a child. Menus were old and quite filthy, the tables cloths stained and silverware aged and spotted. Food was tasteful! Server forgot every little detail to each order when jotting it all down. Not sure if I’d recommend but I would visit again, hopeful I just caught them on a bad day.

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  36. JamesA

    West Palm Beach

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    Great service, Grouper was OK. Baby back rib app was excellent.

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  37. CaraK

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite place food is always great! Great place for a celebration!

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  38. Lauragator

    West Palm Beach

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was good with the exception of the Crème Brûlée. It was gritty and not even close to crème, just BRÛLÉE. Service started off ok and went downhill fast. Our waiter opened the bottle of wine and set it on the table. No offer of tasting it. We asked for it to be chilled lightly (about 5 minutes) and he seemed to forget about us and the wine. After 15 minutes my husband retrieved the bottle and poured it for our table. 5 were partaking. The server was very scarce throughout the entire meal. The bus boy was much more attentive. The server never even acknowledged that the crème Brule did not have more than 1 bite taken out of it. Because the food was good we would go back, but we would avoid that server.

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  39. Michaelp

    Fort Lauderdale

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and our waiter was very helpful and on top of things

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  40. AmyM

    Orlando

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food! Best service, Jane is always amazing and overall a wonderful birthday dinner for my dad!!!!

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FAQs

Cafe Maxx offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 782-0606.

Cafe Maxx is rated 4.8 stars by 1458 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Maxx

2601 E Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Pompano Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (954) 782-0606
  • Catering
    NOW YOU CAN BRING CAFE MAXX TO YOUR EVENT!! Cafe Maxx provides full catering services to the South Florida are from small intimate groups in our private dining room to large scale events off property. For more information on catering and special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private room called the Wine Room, which can hold a maximum of 30 guests. A minimum of 10 guests is required to reserve the room. Wifi is available and we have a screen for your convenience. However, we do not have a projector or any audio/video equipment. The room is wheelchair accessible. We require a 72-hour cancellation policy. Please note that we do not have a pre-fixed menu. For more information on special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
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