Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center

Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Carl VIP

   New York City3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Fried seafood was very bland. Drinks were watered down. For the price I expect more.
   

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   susan

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Was very pleased that we requested a quiet table for 2 and they gave us one. We go often Very appreciated
   

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   Michael VIP

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Simply the best Soft Shell Crab!!! Service and Experience was awesome!!
   

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   Terry

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Robert our server was amazing and it was only his second job officially on the job.
   

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   Denise VIP

   Washington DC20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I picked up my sister at Bradley. She flew from California, and took her straight to Max's Oyster Bar. We ordered a few starters and each had an entree. Every morsel was delicious! We had raw oysters and the Asian calamari salad (listed with the raw bar items). She had scallops and I had fried oysters. I love this restaurant!
   

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   Joan VIP

   New York City52 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for our anniversary and a card was given to us by the restaurant. Service was excellent. Food was outstanding. I had the specials, lobster bisque soup, Martha’s Vineyard Bay Scallops, and carrot cake. My husband had scallops crudo and fresh oyster to start, pan roast lobster which is one of their most popular entrees and the chocolate truffle beignets. Drinks were excellent as well, spicy margarita and expresso martini. I highly recommend this restaurant as they never disappoint!
   

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   Melissa

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect experience for Easter brunch with children. Food was amazing, server, Shelby, couldn’t have been better.
   

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   Carole

   Connecticut14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was excellent, especially the lobster and paella. The menu was extensive and varied. It was a birthday celebration and we were greeted with a birthday card! The restaurant was packed and very noisy - good for business but unpleasant for us. We had requested a corner table when we made the reservation in order to minimize the noise but when we arrived (early! 5:30 on a Saturday night), none was available, so conversation was difficult. Service was excellent. I’d go back, but not on a Saturday night.
   

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   Shane

   Dallas1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and such a great location. Really enjoyed the drinks and seafood!
   

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    Jim VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Outstanding experience from start to finish…Friendly hosts at the front door, knowledgeable and attentive waiter, excellent iceberg and bacon salad, and all our entrees were exceptional — soft shell crab, Branziono (best ever had) and vegan risotto.. Great, high energy atmosphere too
    

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