Maxie's Supper Club

635 W State St, Ithaca NY 14850-3347
$$ Cajun/Creole

Reservations

Booking Notes:

Please call 607-272-4136 for parties over 8 and for Cornell and Ithaca College graduations weekends (starting Feb 1st, 2023 at noon)

We do have some tables and bar seating available for walk-in service.

Business Info

  • Address: 635 W State St, Ithaca NY 14850-3347
  • Cross Street: 13S
  • Cuisine: Bar-B-Q | Cajun/Creole | Oyster Bar | Seafood | Vegan |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Dinner |
  • Parking: Street | Private Lot |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Diners Club |
  • Corkage Fee: 15.00 |
  • Phone: 6072724136
  • Features: Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Takeout Available, Happy Hours,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Special Occasion, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Bar Room - Tall Cocktail tables 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Dining Room 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Covered Patio - No Heaters 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday
Bar Room - Tall Cocktail tables 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Dining Room 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Covered Patio - No Heaters 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday
Bar Room - Tall Cocktail tables 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Dining Room 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Covered Patio - No Heaters 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday
Bar Room - Tall Cocktail tables 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Dining Room 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Covered Patio - No Heaters 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday
Dining Room 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Covered Patio - No Heaters 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Bar Room Tall Cocktail Table 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.76 out of 5 stars based on 707 votes

Overall: 10/10
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May 30, 2023
Debbie F.
Our servers and all others were very attentive.

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May 26, 2023
Kip Z.
We went to Maxie's to celebrate our 43rd wedding anniversary. It's one of our favorite restaurants in Ithaca and never disappoints! They were nice to give a complimentary piece of their delicious key lime pie for our anniversary which we both enjoyed Already looking forward to our next visit!

Overall: 10/10
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May 26, 2023
Patricia M.
Great food, great server, friendly staff.

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May 18, 2023
Vince K.
Everything was great! The servers, the food. The drinks.

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May 17, 2023
Julie B.
Food was awesome, service was fantastic! We will definitely be back!

Overall: 10/10
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May 17, 2023
Emilie R.
We love Maxie’s! The food is of consistent great quality, the staff is competent and pleasant and the bread pudding is to die for! Oh, and the prices are reasonable.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 28, 2023
Anna P.
This was our first visit, and we are excited to return. The ambience, service and value were excellent, yet friendly. My husband had the pulled pork sandwich plate, while I had the barramundi special; portions were generous without being gluttonous; high quality ingredients simply yet impeccably prepared according to regional style, yet allowing flavor and freshness to rule. Novel and very good cocktails and wine. Only the dessert of chocolate marquise didn't match the quality of the rest of our dinner experience. Nothwithstanding, we are eager to revisit.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 25, 2023
Debbie W.
The food was delicious - what a fun place!

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Apr 23, 2023
Shelly C.
The food was delicious. The atmosphere was very quaint and cool. Our waitress was great. Overall it was a great experience. We will definitely be back!

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 17, 2023
Bob F.
Terrific waiter - playful and professional, super speedy and happy to accommodate. Excellent raw bar - best littlenecks ever. Chicken and mashed potatoes out of sight delicious. Banana chocolate coconut pie is a no go, although on me if I order something that busy. Getchaself to Maxie's!

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 6/10
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Apr 07, 2023
Carol V.
It always seems a little crowded but we keep coming back.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 15, 2023
Roxana B.
We enjoyed our dinners very much, including the desserts. My husband loved the coffee he was served with dessert - wants to know why we can't make this coffee at home.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 14, 2023
Miriam E.
Maxie's is one of my favorite places to go for celebrating. The food is great, the service is excellent, and the ambiance is lively. The food portions are generous, well seasoned, and beautifully presented. I always recommend Maxie's to my friends!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Mar 10, 2023
Chris S.
Been coming here for years, great laid back vibe and food.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 27, 2023
James P.
I love Maxie's, especially for the seafood specials, the bar menu, the raw bar happy hour and the service. I am ever appreciative of the Teacher's Week discount we enjoy (and that you remind people to tip the service at the full price!). I recommend everyone who asks about great dining on the West End (or Ithaca in general) to MSC, as I work several nights a week at Liquid State Brewery.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 21, 2023
Thomas F.
Thank you

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 05, 2023
Fred W.
The service was excellent, the food great, will be back soon. Many thanks, Fred A. Wilcox

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 23, 2023
Darlene J.
Everything was great ! We’ll be back again !

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 14, 2023
Nico H.
Never a bad time! Food is always delicious, and the service is excellent!

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 02, 2023
Shikha B.
Love the place! Our waiter was fantastic!

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 31, 2022
Paula B.
Huge portions, excellent salad, hot, crispy fish and shrimp fry! We loved it.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
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Dec 31, 2022
Amy B.
From being able to reserve a table online, to the service and the food...our experience was wonderful.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Dec 19, 2022
Greg H.
The reservations app is awesome. Table was ready n waiting. Delicious food as usual. Only complaint was it seemed hurried. Our server took our order, n everybody but him delivered the food n drinks. I was still chewing the last bite of each plate when the next one hit the table. Not very relaxing.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 24, 2022
Ida A.
It was a great experience!

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 22, 2022
Jane A.
No surprises at Maxie's after all the years! Thanks.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
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Nov 11, 2022
Peter S.
Raw Bar was excellant. Main courses were a little spicy. My wife had the pulled pork platter. She has a (Glutin / Spice intolerance) and had a reaction to the spices in the meal. The Manager provide a plate of plain grilled chicken for her. Thank you.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 08, 2022
Kristin T.
We had a great meal at Maxie’s, as usual. Love the casual vibe, delicious unpretentious food. Scott - our server- was a delight, and made our dining experience just that much better.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 31, 2022
Keith D.
Great place for fresh seafood. Loved the oysters. Service was wonderful. Loved the vibe!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 24, 2022
Lori R.
Great service!!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 18, 2022
David L.
Great food and service, and live music!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 14, 2022
Terence J.
Awesome experience and the bartender was great in making me a beermosa to remind me of South Carolina while I travel. The oysters were so fresh and taste was superb.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 14, 2022
Kathy H.
Zack and Mave were great bartenders. Nice cocktails. The raw oysters were fresh and excellent. The steamed shrimp were really fresh and well seasoned. The BEST shrimp and grits I’ve ever had! I’ve had them a lot! The Tasso gravy served with them was

Overall: 10/10
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Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Oct 07, 2022
Cheryl S.
Excellent service and food. Could broaden the wine list a bit.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 07, 2022
Jane W.
The timing for our oysters was off but our waiter was wonderful. Thanks to all - so much!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 3/10
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Sep 30, 2022
Sharon D.
The staff is fantastic! The food was delicious! But it was so noisy, we're not sure we'll be back anytime soon. It was really hard, even for our small party of 3, to hear each other as the dining room filled up. And why keep the music on, when it's already so loud? Also, we were there as dusk settled in and night fell, and our table got really dark. Such a shame, when everything else about Maxie's is such a treat.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 23, 2022
Tim H.
Amazing

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 23, 2022
Luke B.
Loved everything about Maxie's!!! We had a phenomenal time ☺️

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 23, 2022
Greg S.
From the servers to the food, it was all very good. The only slight issue was that the cocktails didn't seem consistent. But, look forward to our next booking.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Sep 13, 2022
Keith H.
Best fish in town

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 12, 2022
Stacy K.
Absolutely fantastic. Wish we lived nearby would definitely be a regular go to place if closer 5 stars. Staff amazing food was delicious

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 10, 2022
Erin N.
We had a great time! This was our second visit. During Covid we came and had dinner and we’re curious what it would be like if everything was back to normal. Our second visit was awesome. We actually were sat at the same table and had the same waitress (whom was fabulous). The food was heaven and the drinks were on point. We’ll definitely be back!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 28, 2022
Jeff S.
Great service, great food, cool venue, loved it!!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 26, 2022
Wesley M.
You continue to be the best restaurant in Ithaca. So glad you’ve come out of the pandemic well. Keep doing what you’re doing!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 22, 2022
Mario P.
We're from Chicago, and visit Ithaca to either drop our daughter off school, or pick her up. Our first visit to Maxie's (a year ago) was excellent; so we returned. We loved it the second time, and now the third. The atmosphere, service approach and food are as close to world class as you'll get in Ithaca. Bravo to the staff & operators for their excellence!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 19, 2022
Momma Slambert and Auntie Shell l.
❤️

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Aug 16, 2022
Ellen F.
Our second time going... and it was as great as our first time. We travel just over 60 minutes each way to dine at Maxie's.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 15, 2022
Emily B.
We LOVE Maxies!!! Emily & Jim

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 09, 2022
Maggie W.
Air conditioning was not working. I know these things are beyond their control so I would still come back. It was tolerable for a while but it got pretty hot and uncomfortable.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 08, 2022
Nancy L.
We both had a great dinner, great service, amazing opportunities to choose adjustments to each of our tastes and desires. The prices were a bit high for some items, such as shucked clams; we love oysters, clams, shrimp, lobster, etc. The shrimp dinner was tasty; the french fries were amazing, and I ate the cole slaw. More than one person helped with delivering our orders.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 07, 2022
Kim G.
Always a great meal and time at Maxie’s!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 05, 2022
Audra L.
This was one of the best meals I’ve EVER had! The Shrimp and Grits was straight from the low country and will leave you chasing that same bowl of goodness for a very long time! Can’t wait to go back!

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 30, 2022
Edward W.
We thought it was great. It’s a joint and that’s what makes it fun. The food was terrific.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 30, 2022
Jane M.
Wow, we loved your restaurant and the staff. From the minute we walked into the bar for drinks and raw clams everyone who greeted us was happy, energetic, and accommodating. We had dinner reservations and the meal was delicious, the staff continued excellent service in the dining room as well. It was a fun, delicious experience.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 22, 2022
Cynthia t.
Great cocktails, delicious food and awesome, quick service. Thanks!

Overall: 10/10
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Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 12, 2022
Leslie Z.
The food and service were excellent. Our waitress was very friendly and answered all our menu questions. Service was quick. Enjoyed both of our entrees and the uniqueness of the menu offerings.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 09, 2022
Samantha C.
We had a great time on 7/7 at 5:45 pm. I forget our server’s name … Scott? Daniel? I feel terrible that I don’t remember. Either way. They suggested and/or encouraged us to order what we were curious about and we had an absolutely amazing meal. Thank you!

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Jul 05, 2022
JoAnn W.
We return to Maxie’s every time we are in Ithaca. The food is excellent, the servers are all attentive and professional. The catfish and chicken fried chicken were superb!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 29, 2022
Karla M.
Maxie’s was amazing. The service was top notch and the food was perfect. Loved the live band! Looking forward to next time.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 24, 2022
Sharon F.
What a treat to eat at Maxie’s again. The oysters were really the best EVER, and the Arctic Char was excellent. I understand the gumbo was as well. Our wait person kept us well supplied with cornbread and drinks. From the warm welcome at the door to the last bite, Maxie’s outdid itself. We really felt appreciated.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 23, 2022
Eael N.
It was quite noisy but fabulous

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Jun 20, 2022
Lonnie A.
heard good things about maxie's so thought we would check it out and glad we did. i wanted to try something new so i ordered the jambalaya, sooo good. I didn't finish it all (boxed it) so i could save room for desert, a chocolate banana coconut pie! My family ordered the fried chicken dinner and fish dinner and fried oysters. we all left full and happy. our waitress was very friendly and helpful with suggestions. definitely recommend

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 17, 2022
Travis B.
Continues to be my favorite restaurant in ithaca

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Jun 16, 2022
Nicolien H.
There is never a bad visit to Maxie’s! Staff is always pleasant and personable, and the food is always delicious!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 11, 2022
Tara K.
We love this place - thx for a great evening!

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 10, 2022
Mike T.
We love Maxie’s!!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 10, 2022
Lorie W.
The hosts, servers, food…all fantastic!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 09, 2022
Tamie T.
We had an awesome time and can't wait until we visit again!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 9/10
May 22, 2023
Frances S.
Our server was incredibly energetic & knowledgeable!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Feb 08, 2023
Chris W.
Always a great restaurant.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 9/10
Jan 24, 2023
MIchael M.
Excellent home-styled food.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Oct 18, 2022
genice m.
service was really good. Food fresh and tasty. Just missed happy hour prices for oysters and clams. pricey with regular prices. Will go back and maybe try it for happy hour!!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Oct 15, 2022
John F.
Super friendly staff and tasty food. We'll be back!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Oct 13, 2022
Malinda S.
Service was excellent! Menu items are mostly fried entrees. Offer more healthy items. Cornbread should also be served warm.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 06, 2022
Lizzy C.
Food came out so fast & was delicious!

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 16, 2022
Dominick D.
Love it every time

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Jul 05, 2022
Ann-Marie B.
Great food as always! Lovely people.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 07, 2023
Pixie S.
LOVE the banana/coconut cream pie! It's worth the trip just for that!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 6/10
Sep 26, 2022
Nea F.
The employees were great. The food was ok. Ppl I was with said they go back. I’m not sure I would. I’m picky tho so take that for what it’s worth.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 5/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 13, 2022
Tom H.
Pulled pork was way way too spicy for our taste. Ambulances constantly leaving next door was incredibly loud! Oysters and shrimp amazing as always! Staff is THE BEST! Super nice people keep us coming back!!! Love, love, to all the staff!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 01, 2022
Scott F.
All was as expected food was great service excellent all you can ask for

Overall: 8/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 6/10
Jul 19, 2022
Lynne C.
Recipe seems to have changed since I was last there. The jambalaya was topped by a thick stripe of tomato sauce, and didn't taste authentic. But it's a very nice restaurant with very pleasant ambience, and I wish them well.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jun 15, 2022
Tim W.
We met up with some friends during my husbands 20th college reunion. Maxie’s came highly recommended. We had clams, fried green tomatoes, jambalaya, and shrimp and grits. Everything was delicious!

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 6/10
Dec 30, 2022
Jim C.
They were out of many items when we dined on a Wednesday night.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 2/10
Value: 8/10
Oct 05, 2022
Diane A.
We loved our meal at Maxie's. The food was great for my husband , a vegan, our two out of town gusts, and I will say the crab cakes may have been the best I've ever eaten. The service was wonderful, our waiter efficient and very enjoyable. But the noisy dining room was uncomfortable and not pleasant. Sorry, we may order take out sometime because we like the food very much, but it's horribly loud to enjoy a meal there.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 6/10
Jun 14, 2022
Suzanne G.
I came for the vegan jambalaya but they had run out of the sauce. Bummer! Got fish tacos but the tortillas totally fell apart. The salmon in the tacos was great!