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Max's Oyster Bar


4.0 of 5 stars 48 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • 964 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107-2102
  • (860) 236-6299
  • Price range: £19-25 ($31-$40)

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4 of 5 stars
Farmington CT
14 Oct 2009

I went for my birthday and they had great food! Instead of bread they bring you these carrot sticks with horseradish...so tastey! The fish was amazing and the service was great. The waiter suggested some wines and they were perfect! I would love to eat there all the time, but I don't think I could afford it. more

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3 of 5 stars
Albany, New York
20 Jul 2009

Every entree is overpriced. The side dishes are excellent and different. The fried oysters are fresh and tasty. Calamari is so-so. The wait staff is not overly friendly. If you get drinks, they are much friendlier. Seems rather pretentious, and not deservedly so. more

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4 of 5 stars
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19 May 2009

Great happy hour specials in the bar. Love the street & open door by the street seating. more

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1 of 5 stars
Windsor Locks
28 Feb 2009

Just to let you know it was my 54th birthday today, my girlfriend thought it would be nice to take me to dinner at a fine restaurant,The thought was there but the restaurant WAS NOT!!!!!!!! I have never had such a poor meal that I can remember I ordered swordfish and my girl ordered sole what we thought instead we... more

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3 of 5 stars
Connecticut
10 Nov 2008

I have always loved Max's raw oysters, and on my recent lunch visit on November 5, 2008, they were excellent. No complaints there. BUT...I do have complaints about a couple of other things: 1) An icy reception when I arrived--this is nothing new. Rarely do I get a smile and a warm feeling from the front-of-house. Maybe because I'm alone... more

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4 of 5 stars
Moscow
5 Nov 2008

We go there several times a year. Excellent cold seafood plates, crab and lobster and shrimp. Oh boy! Good service, good setting. Recommend it. Cooked (hot) dishes solid, but largely unexceptional. more

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5 of 5 stars
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30 Aug 2008

Excellent atmosphere...great food. Be prepared to spend. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
30 Jul 2008

The rawbar selection here is incredible...I don't think I've ever been able to get to the entree menu, the oysters are just too good! The lobster bisque is also very good, and they make a perfect martini. more

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Max's Oyster Bar Address

964 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107-2102
Tel: (860) 236-6299
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.