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Max's Bistro & Bar, Fresno, CA
Max's Bistro & Bar, Fresno, CA
Max's Bistro & Bar, Fresno, CA
Max's Bistro & Bar, Fresno, CA
Max's Bistro & Bar, Fresno, CA

Max's Bistro & Bar

4.7
4.7
1508 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro
Max’s is regarded as one of the finest restaurants in the Central Valley. Our rustic California Cuisine and Gallery setting features local artist Tomas Panzarino. Max’s has welcomed Fresno visitors and our local neighbors for over 10 years. We are dedicated to using fresh local produce along with our house made artisan breads to insure a quality and healthy dining experience. The same quality and freshness is found in all the cocktails from our bar. Premium liquors, hand squeezed juices and muddled berries create our exceptional and award winning martini’s. We look forward to your visit!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 35 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (559) 439-6900
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Scott Sauer/ Big Sur California
  • Catering
    Delivery of catering menu items to your business or home.
  • Private party facilities
    Max's has two semi-private dining areas accommodating party sizes of 18 or 40. We can also accomodate buy-out parties of up to 160 guests. Contact us for additional information.
  • Private party contact
    J.J. Wettstead: (559) 892-9969
  • Neighborhood
    Fresno
  • Cross street
    West
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,508 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Best Overall

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Best Food

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Best Service

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Best Value

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Good for business meals

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Romantic

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Lively

  • Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

    Most Booked

  • Fresno

    Best Overall

  • Fresno

    Best Food

  • Fresno

    Best Service

  • Fresno

    Best Ambiance

  • Fresno

    Best Value

  • Fresno

    Good for groups

  • Fresno

    Great for fine wines

  • Fresno

    Good for special occasions

  • Fresno

    Lively

  • Fresno

    Most Booked

1,508 Reviews
  1. JosB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always another fabulous night. Everybody had a wonderful time.

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  2. BalboaBob

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Monday night: Packed House! Great service, great food and I will definitely come again.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Montana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of those places that is consistently serving excellent food and the staff is attentive. Would 100% recommend.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place for food. Service is very good.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s always a nice dining experience at Max’s. I’ll be back.

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  6. RonB

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There having dinner with old friends before a concert in the Tower. It was a great start to an awesome night. It was the first time there for each of us. The staff as very attentive and the atmosphere was very comfortable. Of course, the star of the night was the food. We shared the duck confit potstickers and they were wonderful. I ordered the pork chop, it was slightly sweet and smoky. The garlic and bacon greens with mashed potatoes were a great combination with the pork.

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  7. CatA

    San Francisco

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All four is us enjoyed a wonderful meal. Took a while to get our food, but service was good otherwise.

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  8. andrewd

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a slight delay being seated, even though we had reservations. Once seated, the service was very good and the food was even better than what we’ve enjoyed on prior dining experiences.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    it was a great experience! we had gone for my moms birthday this past weekend and the food was delicious! we did have what seemed like a slightly longer than average waiting time for our food which was odd but a great experience overall!

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  10. Pneumofres

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, dinks, and service. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Glad Max’s is still here for us to enjoy.

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  11. DianeG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointed. Service was not good for the league of restaurants Max's is in, making the expensive food, which was fair, add to our disappointment. Our wait person did not check on us, our dessert was almost thrown on our table, not even giving us time to ask for forks. We also noticed wait staff hanging out at the kitchen counter talking at lot (didn't quite look like they were waiting on orders, they may have been). The good things... decor is nice, although the table for two is small, and the drinks from the bar were excellent. Most likely will stick with Ruth's Chris and Flemings in the future.

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  12. BillW

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I experienced Max’s for the first time Saturday early afternoon. We were very happy with the food quality and the service we received. No complaints. It did seem a little noisy even though there not very many patrons due to it being early evening (4:30 pm). I did note the install ion of acoustical panels affixed to the ceiling. Maybe more are needed Overall though it was a very good experience

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  13. JohnR

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service great food have to rate as one of the best restaurants in Fresno

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  14. Jsp1792

    Sacramento

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We never have a bad meal at Max’s. Our server Samantha was cheerful, efficient, going above and beyond to alter the entree s choice in order to get gluten free things I could eat safely. Their scallops and risotto are so yummy! My husband had the filet mignon and said it was excellent. The wine was nice as well. Frank Family Chardonnay for myself and Ancient Peaks Merlot for my husband. Max’s is our first choice for a special evening out with outstanding food.

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  15. Ashley

    San Joaquin

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is consistent and good. Service was decent. We'll be back at some point.

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  16. TomC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our anniversary dinner experience at Max's was perfect.

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  17. Conny

    San Joaquin

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The waiter was great and the food just wonderful. Busy place and I love the art on the walls. Thank you, Conny

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a great experience at Max’s! The food and drinks are always a 10 and the staff is top notch!

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  19. KLM0414

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate in the bar and received excellent service from Clay.

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  20. Chuy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for a special occasion or date night

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  21. Seattletokirkland

    Seattle

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and really great service. We enjoyed every bite of our food.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Joaquin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and service was fantastic. Thanks for a great experience….✔️👍🏻🥃

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  23. HeleneC

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Max's burger, the spicy chicken sandwich, and two other things that I can't remember, but of course we had to get the sweet potato fries. It was my friend's 70th birthday and they brought over a complimentary dessert which was also fantastic. The drinks were amazing as well. Wine, margaritas and espresso martinis. I have NEVER been disappointed with the Max's experience.

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  24. MARILYND

    San Joaquin

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Since they've changed chefs, it's honestly a glorified Applebee's. We've been coming here for over 18 years and it's been amazing to take friends and family but not since they tried to scale down the menu and make it more of a glorified Applebee's..

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  25. AndrewR

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service always my go to for a great time

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  26. Tony

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant has the hard to find combination of great service, good food and quiet atmosphere. The tables aren’t on top of each other, and we were able to have great conversation at our table. The server and staff were very attentive without being intrusive, had a wonderful time.

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  27. CarrieN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were 8 of us in our party and every one of us said the same thing, Amazing food and drinks and wonderful service

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kiersten was an amazing waitress. The food and drinks were equally amazing. Recommend the spinach and strawberry salad followed by the ahi tostada. The max’s mule was one of the best I’ve ever had! Beautiful atmosphere. Don’t let the location of being in a strip mall deter you. Once you open the doors, you are transported into an incredible dining experience!! Highly recommend!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Joaquin

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, service and ambiance! JJ has a winning restaurant.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My go-to spot when I want a great meal, ambiance, and a setting that is quiet enough to have a conversation. Max's is such a gem - it never disappoints.

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  31. Tiretester

    Charlotte

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent dinner with very good service in a fantastic environment.

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  32. Kesco

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Max’s Bistro never disappoints. The food is always delicious and well prepared. The service is wonderful and attentive. It’s one of our favorite places to enjoy a meal.

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  33. Scott

    San Joaquin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and excellent food! Always enjoy our meals at Max’s!

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  34. TownsendW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Max's has a wonderful menu with really good food and a great ambience. The staff is friendly and the food was excellent. If you go, please do not leave without trying the sweet potato fries.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They’re really just one of the best! Consistently good food, drinks and customer service. I would recommend over and over again

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  36. JohnH

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and menu. Fish special very tasty as well as being healthy. Had a creative sauce and vegetables.

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  37. Dale

    San Joaquin

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a table of eight but never had to wait for service. Our server "Kirsten" was exceptional and very accommodating and patient with all our requests. The support staff was also wonderful in simple things like bringing water, clearing dishes away and helping anyway they could. A very pleasant experience and dinner was wonderful. Will definitely come back and recommend to our friends. Thanks for a very nice evening.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went here with a friend and we were welcomed by all the staff almost immediately as we entered the door. We were served in the fastest manner possible, my drink was never empty for more than what seemed like 30 seconds. The appetizers were on point, the entrees were delicious and GREAT portions, and the dessert was crisp and tasted PHENOMENAL. Will be coming back here.

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  39. KevinW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place rocks and has been doing so for 2 decades(?).

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  40. AnnaD

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service, etc., as always. Max’s never disappoints!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Max's Bistro & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (559) 439-6900.

Max's Bistro & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1508 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 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Max's Bistro & Bar

1784 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, CA 93711

Additional information

  • Cross street
    West
  • Neighborhood
    Fresno
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Scott Sauer/ Big Sur California
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (559) 439-6900
  • Catering
    Delivery of catering menu items to your business or home.
  • Private party facilities
    Max's has two semi-private dining areas accommodating party sizes of 18 or 40. We can also accomodate buy-out parties of up to 160 guests. Contact us for additional information.
  • Private party contact
    J.J. Wettstead: (559) 892-9969
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