Max Downtown Menu (Update 2025)
Max Downtown, a upscale steakhouse and bar located in Hartford, CT, offers an extensive menu with a variety of options to cater to different tastes. From Colossal Shrimp Cocktail to Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, their appetizers and entrees are crafted with a mix of flavors and ingredients that leave a lasting impression. Customer reviews rave about the flavorful dishes like the turkey club with house-made chips, the Crispy Chicken Wrap with kimchi ranch, and the Tomahawk Fridays special offering a great value. The ambiance and service are highlighted as key factors contributing to a memorable dining experience at Max Downtown. With options for vegan dishes, outdoor seating, and a full bar with happy hour specials, Max Downtown proves to be a top choice for a classy night out or a casual lunch with friends.
Appetizers
Colossal Shrimp Cocktail
Buffalo Cauliflower
Crudités, Bleu Cheese Dressing
Little Gem Caesar Salad
Tasmanian Pepper Parmesan, Confit Garlic, White Anchovies
Colossal Crab Cake
fennel relish, old bay mustard aioli
Crudo, Selected Fresh Daily
seasonal accompaniments
Tuscan Chicken Salad
Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Sweet Roasted Garlic, Warm Polenta Croutons, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Max's Chopped Salad
Poached Gulf Shrimp, Diced Vegetables, Gorgonzola Cheese, Sherry Mustard Seed Vinaigrette or Non-Fat Sherry Spritz
"The Downtown" Cobb Salad with Chicken or Shrimp
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fresh Advocado, Tomato, Egg, Gorgonzola, Classic Dressing
Grilled Chicken or Steak Caesar Salad
Little Gem Romaine, Tasmanian Pepper Parmesan, Confit Garlic, Foccacia Croutons, White Anchovies
Entree Salads
Sandwiches
Max's Classic Cheeseburger
vermont cheddar, arugula, tomato, caramelized onion, hand-cut fries
Crispy Chicken Wrap
honey chili crisp broccoli coleslaw, kimchi ranch, sweet potato fries
House Roasted Turkey Club
thick cut applewood smoked bacon, arugula, tomato, dijon aioli, house made gaufrette chips
Seared Sea Scallops
artichoke & fennel fregola, shishito peppers, shellfish cioppino sauce
Wester Ross Scottish Salmon
brown butter coconut couscous, haricots verts, cashew sesame dukkah, carrot tahini nage
Spice Grilled Statler Chicken Breast
shishito peppers, roasted sweet potatoes, chimichurri
Steak Frites
butcher's cut (saily selection) charred onion tomato salad, hand-cut fries
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
tobiko caviar, wakame salad, avocado, pickled cucumber, spicy aioli
Max's Bolognese
handmade shells, garlic focaccia crostini, stracciatella
Lunch Entrees
Simply Prepared Fish
Hawaiian Tuna
Pan Seared Colossal Shrimp
Wester Ross Salmon
Asparagus
Broccolini
Sweet Potato Fries
Garlic Aioli
Handcut Fries
Chive, Garlic Aioli