My business partner Sam recently returned to New York from Delray Beach Florida raving about a couple of dishes he had in a local restaurant called Burt and Max's. I made it a point to visit and I tried the Farmhouse Burger, Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles on Sam's say so. To my very pleasant surprise Burt and Max's was every bit as good as Sam promised. My server was a guy named Christian who could not be more accommodating. He was knowledgeable about the menu, went over the specials with enthusiasm, and really added to the warm and friendly atmosphere. My meal began with a basket of awesome corn bread and a chopped salad filled with very fresh veggies and a light but tasty dressing. Then I experienced southern fried chicken that tasted so authentic it reminded me of when I was much younger and ate in a place called Ray Nor's Cabin in Baldwin, New York. This fried chicken is the real deal. You will not believe how good the batter is...how tender and juicy the chicken is...and how intuitive it was to blend this awesome taste with waffles and maple syrup. Basically I died and went to heaven. It took me a while to switch gears and try the farmhouse burger. This is a huge, perfectly cooked burger on a large Challah Bun, topped with some type of wonderful cheddar cheese,bacon strips that are real and thick like the old days, a fried egg for good measure, and misc condiments that together created a symphony of tastes too good to be true. I tried the cole slaw as my side which was awesome. So next time you think you ask yourself where it's possible to pay a moderate price for truly excellent quality food in a warm and upscale environment , think of Burt and Max's in Delray Beach. I am going back with my New York golf buddies on March 14th ( my next golf getaway) We will be at least 11 guys on that Saturday night. I know my friends and I know food. Burt and Max's will soon have a lot of new fans. Michael Levin read more

Went here with friends for drinks and dinner. The ambiance was cool and lively. The drinks were good and not too pricey. The food was excellent (especially the chorizo fondue and chicken n' waffles). So why am I giving this review 2 stars? Because of the owner... This tall, lanky, awkward character strolled over to our table and basically hovered over us without saying much for, no lie, 5 minutes straight. We didn't know who he was at first (we figured he was a GM or someone important) and we were all floored at how uncomfortable his presence made each and every one of us. Our conversation was railroaded by his unwarranted presence. We later came to find out this lanky, hovering gargoyle was "Burt" of Burt & Max's. At one point during his silent meditation over our table, he open-mouthed coughed over my wife's plate. She was nauseated and did not wish to eat the rest of her meal after this uncouth man decided to season her food with his phlegm. All in all, we will NEVER return to this place or any other Burt restaurants (Henry's, Bogarts, Deck 42, to name a few) simply because of how this ONE MAN ruined our dining experience and didn't even seem to notice or care. When we told our waiter about our unpleasant experience with Burt, the server laughed and told us under his breath that, "he's a douchebag, but what can you do?" I can never return to a Burt restaurant ever again... that's what I can do. read more

This place is amazing. My boyfriend and I were big fans of Prime 112 in Miami, and became friendly with Steve the General Manager. When we learned he was involved with Burt & Max's from the ground up and was leaving Prime 112, we were thrilled. This place would be so close to our home. Online reviews can sometimes be misleading, and not everyone can be pleased....but you should definitely try this place for yourself. From the moment you arrive, you are greeted by a friendly hostess staff. Steve is an on-hands General Manager and he is constantly walking around meeting and greeting the customers and making sure they are attended to. Food is not good, it's great! We have been to Burt & Max's at least 10 times. The onion soup dumplings are awesome! The salads are all fresh and large portions. My boyfriend doesn't ever order Salmon out, but has cravings for Burt & Max's cedar plank salmon dish. I'm a southern girl so my favorite is Chicken & Waffles, sounds different but you have to try it, trust me, truly heaven. We have recommended dozens of people to go eat at Burt & Max's and everyone raves about it. We have tried almost every dish on the menu and nothing has disappointed us from the appetizers to the desserts, just scrumptious. Great layout, nice staff and great food....plus the prices are very reasonable. 5 Star establishment, I would give it 6 stars if I had the choice. read more

Visiting friends and decided on a whim to go to Burt & Maxs in Delray Marketplace. This place is crazy busy and without a reservation, we thought we'd never get in but decided to try. The girls at the front were very sweet and up front about a 20-30 min wait. I asked her name and she said it was May or My? It was about 20 min later and after we checked again, a female manager came out with some items to nibble on. Really good calamari to keep us from being hangry. Another 10 minute or so and the female manager called our name and took us to a table. She apologized for the wait for our table for 4. Very professional. More places should take note of the way to treat guests...reservations or not. Free food because of a long wait time...yes! The server, Bentetta I think...she was amazing from start to finish. She was so friendly. We felt like we were old friends and she had all the answers to all of our questions since we had never been here before. The food was amazing but it did take a little bit for it. Well worth the wait! We had a movie to get to so we were done pretty quick. No dessert this time but we'll be back. Next time we will make a reservation. We need one of these in Arizona. read more

A lot of flash but I was looking for a an enjoyable lunch and they didn't deliver!. The building from the outside is very attractive and the décor inside is very pretty. But a pretty, well decorated restaurant does not ensure good food. I started my meal with the Wood-Fired Tomato Soup and the B&M House Salad. I ordered the Burt and Max's Farmhouse Burger with cheddar, bbq sauce, fried egg, bacon, crispy onions, lettuce, tomato on a challah bun.   My burger was seriously overcooked and dry as a bone. They had to remake it. Soup was pretty good. Salad was pretty good.  Service was not what it should have been   So the tale of the tape is: The place is pricey and my overall experience is mixed. I was disappointed with my burger but the soup and salad were pretty good.   Maybe Burt & Max just had an off day so I will try this place again in a few weeks and if the experience is better I will revise my review. read more

I had dinner with friends on Friday night and we had a great time. We first checked in for our reservation then went to the bar. We were served very generous cocktails and wine by a very lovely bartender. I loved the fact that we were alerted that our table was ready by text message. Our table was a booth in the middle of the action across from the bar. We could se the kitchen in action and all the bar guests. Our server Eric was great. We ordered a few appetizers that he recommended. The onion soup dumplings were an amazing concept. We also had the tuna poke. The rest of our meal was great. We took Eric's recommendation once again and got the Mississippi Mud Cake it was so good I could have had a second. We can't wait to go back for dinner again and are looking forward to trying some of the brunch items we heard about. read more

This place is an absolute disaster! We went there for dinner on a Thursday night and spent $70. The mushroom pizza we ordered had cheese that tasted spoiled. And don't even get me started on the Thai chicken salad my wife ordered - the chicken had no flavor at all! To make matters worse, the dressing had cilantro in it. What if we were allergic to cilantro? They should have mentioned that on the menu! And to top it all off, when we ordered French onion soup to go, they gave us seasonal soup instead. They didn't even have the courtesy to call and let us know they couldn't pack the French onion soup because it's served in a ceramic pot. It's their mistake, not ours! The staff should be more informed about what can and can't be offered to go. This whole experience was a complete disaster. We will never be returning here. read more

Great place and great location. The staff was very friendly. The outdoor bar seating was perfect. I imagine the events (once they begin) at the band-shell, will be packed so this outdoor area will be the best seating location. The night was cool and if you so choose you could sit by the outdoor gas fire pit. We arrived for happy-hour 4:30 to 7 or 8 not certain, not knowing the new plaza we had been walking through had such a nice establishment. Though we did not eat dinner, we sampled several appetizers and each was wonderful. It was packed by the time we departed about 7:30. Can't give it 5 stars as I have only been there one time and did not have dinner. We will certainly return in the future. read more

As a follow up, a person called Steve contacted me to offer a gift card in lieu of my review. he attempted to justify the fly problem by claiming the location of the restaurant places it within close proximity to farms in the area. I made clear to Steve that having actually lived and worked on a farm with a communal dining room and kitchen to serve 300 people, we took certain precautions against flies by using modern pest control techniques. Our dining room and kitchen were virtually fly free. You simply have to care enough to do something about it. No excuses for apathy or neglect. read more

Amber P. Your comments regarding my review of Burton Max were out of place. Instead of saying I should not try the food at B&M you should thank me for another attempt. Your very critical of those who feel they've been wronged. If that the case go there or send a secret shopper or eater to try the specials before you draw comment You state that my review of food was vile, but being a part of the Yelp community you should except the good and the bad without comment. Oh and by the way, my number one great restaurant is Your BOCA and PGA Prezzo. I practically live there. read more

Came in after a long day on golf course to have late lunch / early dinner. Greeted by one of the friendliest bartenders I ever met, Melissa the brunette, one with the spray - on tan. Not only does she run circles around the other bartenders but she has a great smile and outgoing attitude to go with it. By observing the bar area my guess is that many of the patrons come to see her. She's a true asset to your establishment. She's also very classy and fun to be around. I'll come back here for sure, especially to her bar!!! I'd give her 10 stars if yelp had. read more

Guess I'll join the 5 star review club on Burt & Max's. The reason this places gets such great reviews is because the food is fresh and delicious!! I have been here a number of times and the quality and price are unbeatable. I suggest you start at the bar for Happy hour with Melissa the bartender! She is the best!!!. "The Cure" was absolutely delicious. Our waitress Ligia was remarkably cheerful and very knowledgeable. She made some excellent suggestions and made the experience perfect. Great job, everyone! Keep up the great work. read more

Went here for a corporate outing and the food and service were great! I had the Half chicken which was great . They have a ton of different beers, wines and speciality drinks which is awesome. Their menu also offers a variety of food so there is something for everyone. We started off at the bar. Our bartender was Melissa and she was very knowledge and friendly. Service was great with Steven and Ben even with our large party they were on top of their game. I will definitely be back. read more

There's nothing better than walking into Burt and Max's to be greeted the friendliest people around. The manager, The amazing Steve Mann, is always helping everyone, whether you're a guest or employee! The waitstaff and runners are beyond incredible that you just can't help to be be happy when you're there. The food is tasty as well as the drinks! Great for small or large parties. They always aim to please. There's really nothing this place doesn't offer, I highly recommend it! read more

I love our Sever Joey he's the bestest in town everyone should have the privilege of such amazing service and personable service!!!! I also want to give props to the Chef for his delicious steak and amazing crab cake that is pure meat and no fillers I loved no need for sauces or anything else the steak was juicy and crab cake all meat no fillers and crispy on the outside an absolute MUST!!!! See JOEY he is usually outside patio he will treat you right!!! read more

I do not usually do this but I had a beyond great experience last time I visited. The food was good, but the hospitality was great. My server was John had a smile on him that did not leave him the whole time we were here. I cannot say enough about his service. I would go in detail but I would just bore all you. I do recommend this place for the atmosphere and the service. Its definitely worth going there and if you do ask for John he is great! read more

Our first trip to Burt & Max's was not the greatest. There was a miscommunication with being seated and we ended up leaving. After a short time the manager Nick called me personally and apologized for the mistake and offered us a complimentary meal that night or at our convenience. We cashed in tonight on that complimentary meal and had a wonderful experience. Our food was great and so was the service!! We will be returning! read more

This place is always buzzing.. we love coming here for the atmosphere. It's always pretty busy and noisy, and they have a cute little fireplace in the front. The service was great. I always get the cauliflower and vodka sauce which is outstanding... got the new gyro pita, which was not very good, the pita was dried out and so was the steak... all other food I usually get is really good. Rapaports group has great restaurants. read more

The food and atmosphere was great. The burger was excellent. Our server Jacklyn was attentive and had a wonder attitude. She went above and beyond to make our stay a pleasant one. The quiche was tasty and served hot; the salad was nothing extraordinary. Overall the restaurant was a winner ( especially the service) and I would definitely go back; next time I will order the fried chicken and waffles; they looked amazing! read more