Ok ok ok ok ok. Holy cow! Wow!! Cindy Heaton Connolly and I just got back from the most amazing, delicious meal with the most attentive non-intrusive staff fine dining experience we've ever had - in San Antonio or anywhere else!! We went to Max's Sister in the Alon Center. The food was incredible! From the champagne and amuse bouche to the bread platter (with whipped feta butter and char-wrapped butter) to the Scallops (Cindy) and 24 oz (!!) Prime Ribeye with potatoes, creamed spinach and green beans with antique carrots (me), to the pre-dessert, actual dessert (blueberry pie & a special crème brûlée for our anniversary), coffee to the post-dessert dessert of lemon bar bite, mascarpone, lemon cake and a chocolate drop -- it was soooo good! I look forward to the food hangover I'll have tomorrow morning after my 4,000 calorie meal tonight!! Y'all. I don't do this often. I don't spend that much on dinner or take almost 3 hours to eat it! But this is truly worth it. If you're in San Antonio and are celebrating anything -- birthday, anniversary or just the weekend, I can not recommend any place higher. Our server was Ethan and he made it a wonderful experience. Sharing the table with my best friend, confidant and love of my life only made it that much sweeter! Again -- Max's Sister in Alon. Try it! You won't be disappointed!! read more

I usually make it a point to avoid Chef Andrew Weissman's restaurants, as I've often found them to be heavy on hype and light on quality--especially considering the price. In fact, I had pretty much decided not to visit Max's Sister at all once I learned that the much-hyped chicken-fried steak was no longer on the menu. But when some friends invited me to join them, I figured I'd give it a shot--and, to my surprise, I had a great experience. The staff was welcoming, the service was very good, and the Cosmopolitan I ordered was excellent. For my meal, I went with the fried sweetbreads, and they were honestly some of the best I've ever had. I probably won't return, simply because fine dining isn't really my thing, but I would absolutely recommend giving Max's Sister a try while you still can. After all, it's Andrew Weissman. Once his restaurant stops generating enough buzz and attention, there's always the chance he'll abruptly close it--so you may want to get there quickly! read more

Still amazing! Skate wing! I love Skate, and it's such a rare find in San Antonio, so I was excited to see it on the menu on our last visit. PSA- it does look like they've moved away from their original concept of individual menu categories being all one price (with noted exceptions) and maybe even the livable wage structure. All items were individually priced this time, and there was no longer the "livable wage" note on the menu. Same fantastic food and service, just missing those two features that made it stand apart from other local restaurant concepts. We had a lovely window seat this time with a great view of the outside and the inside. Check out the skate if it's on the menu! read more

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The stars of the show are service, attention to detail and the pace of service! The food is also amazing, but the feel of the restaurant is amazing. The drink menu is stellar and the chef is certainly talented. The restaurant felt like a high end Vegas venue from start to finish. We can't wait to go back again. We had the beef tenderloin and several cocktails. read more

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Came in on a Friday evening for an early dinner reservation (5:00PM) for a party of four. Restaurant opens at 5:00 so if you're there early before the res, have a seat outside. Was slightly frustrated trying to find it as there is no external signage up above yet like all the others in the Alon complex and had to call and ask where exactly it was located. Once found, no issues. After we were seated, we were presented with cool fruit infused towels to wipe our hands off. The tables are only set with ambience lighting and napkins. Fresh cutlery is brought for each course. We were given a choice of still or sparkling water to begin with. We were asked if we desired any fruit in the water. A server came with a heaping plate full of lovely cucumbers, lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruit. Once you selected your choice, she had a pair of tongs with the fruit and rimmed the water glass. We started with cocktails and appetizers, the lobster rissoto and the crab cake. The crab was allll crab and no cake and was fantastic as was the rissoto, we each had the boutique salad and shared with our spouses. I ordered the off the menu specialty item for the night; crispy duck. Hubs the salmon and our friends shared the steak for two meal. Sides were hot and seasoned nicely. We had an amuse bouche prior to the meal and an avonte cleanser before the dessert. Dessert was a lime curd with a table side toasted meringue with fruit and cookies. At the end of the meal we were even presented with a selection of petit fours! Overall the food was fantastic. Service impeccable. Super attentive to water replenishment and dish removal. An amazing experience to say the least. We shall return. read more

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Loved this restaurant and cant wait to go back. Went here with wife midweek because kids happened to both be out. Service here was spectacular. Very knowledgable and attentive but still laid back. This place is not cheap but also not stuffy. So good vibe. Great cocktails i had one of the special vodka cucumber ones and the wife had a reviver. Mine was great but I preferred hers. She then switched to wine which they seemed to have a decent 1 page list, mostly bottles but a few cabs and pinot by glass if i recall. We split a spinach salad which was a huge portion even for 2 people -- could easily be starter for 3-4. Salad was great very tangy. Also had the bread service which i loved but wife said she could skip. For entrees i had sweet breads which are neither sweet nor bread but were phenomenal. Not something many places do but out of the 5-6 times i have had it this was the best. Wife had fish and scallops which looked amazing as well. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about this restaurant. We've been wanting to try Chef Andrew Weissman's chicken fried steak since it caused such a sensation that it closed down Mr. Juicy's due to its popularity. Once Max's Sister opened it was just a matter of time to find a night we could go and get a reservation. We finally made it. From the moment we stepped in, we were taken well care of. It is a nice, small, and romantic venue, perfect for a date night or intimate dinner with friends or family. The restaurant prides itself on paying staff well so tipping is not necessary, they say, but we did. The price point if the whole menu makes it affordable for such a lovely evening. For our first, but certainly not last meal there, I had an espresso martini, and it was the best espresso martini that I have ever had a pleasure to indulge in. We had water on the table and a server brought a tray full over accoutrements including orange, lemon, lime, and cucumber slices. What a nice detail. We had the bread service because I wanted to see what citrus ash tasted like. It tasted like heaven layered on love. This smokey flavoring envelops sweet cream butter then you slather it on delicate bread. For our main course we ordered the chicken fried steak with peppercorn sauce and the beef short ribs. My husband and I shared. I thought the chicken fried steak was delectable enough but those beef short ribs were something to dream about. They were fall apart goodness and extremely flavorful. I thought I made good short ribs but I bow to Max's Sister. We rarely get dessert out but we indulged because, why not. We each got our own dessert because, again, why not. My husband had the orange cake and I had the chocolate buttermilk cake. Both excellent but my favorite was the orange cake. It was basically a pineapple upside down cake with oranges. That was lick the plate good. We will be back. We have to try "all the things." The staff and our waiter in particular were knowledgeable, helpful, and personable and were at our Beckelheimer and call. From beginning to end, a fantastic night. read more

Started out with bread service, I ordered the meatloaf which had a lovely caramelized coating and great flavor overall. My husband ordered the steak frites, the steak was cooked perfectly medium and the fries were fresh and crispy. Our waiter was friendly and took great care of us. We finished off with the creme brulee which was nice and refreshing. The place is well decorated and cozy, we'll definitely be back, just wish they had a website so we could view the menu ahead of time. read more

ABSOLUTELY the best kept secret for the last three months on San Antonio's culinary landscape! Made a quick reservation and stepped into this quaint beautifully decorated and lit bistro-style space in The Alon shopping center. We were greeted with a smile by the host at the door and swiftly seated at our table. We were greeted again by two different servers before our water carafe arrived and yet another server arrived offering fresh fruit for our water. Our "actual" server arrived soon after, made introductions, and took our drink and appetizer order. We began our culinary adventure with the bread plate beautifully presented with four different portions partnered perfectly with softened butter wrapped in a layer of citrus ash. We also had a generous portion of Risotto with brown butter and aged parmigiano. Both were beautifully presented and tasted just wonderful. Our server took our entree order which, given all the tasty choices on the menu, I decided on the Sunday Supper Meatloaf accompanied by spicy carrots, fresh green beans, and potatoes mousseline. When the entree arrived, it was presented just beautifully on the plate. The carrots and green beans were perfectly prepared, and the bed of whipped potatoes were soft and creamy. Now... the shining star of the show... and honestly speaking, I don't at all say this lightly, I enjoyed every bite of what I will admit may have been the most decadent and savory and even juicy perfectly prepared portion of meat loaf I have ever had in my life. Seriously, every forkful tasted like it was the perfectly caramelized corner piece from the meatloaf pan my mother used when she made it for me when I was a kid! All said and done, the dining room and ambiance, the extra attention to service and personal interaction, the menu, the perfectly paced meal, and especially the food... was perfection. The secret is out! Amazing job Max's Sister! read more

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Made reservations on Resy for Sunday brunch. The restaurant is located in the Alon shopping center. It is right next to JUGO. We were seated as soon as we arrived. Water was given to us immediately. We were asked if we wanted some type of garnish for water. They had grapefruit, cucumber, lime. We were given the brunch menu, but they also had off menu specials. Arturo went over the specials and his recommendations. We started off with the crabcake, which was the best starter. It had great flavor and it was big enough to share between two of us. I ordered the pancake, but shared the Shakshuka with my mother. So, I had a sweet and savory breakfast. The Shakshuka is tomato dish with eggs. It was good, but it had too much oregano over me. It did come with two poached eggs. They were a little overdone as the yolk was not runny. It Came with the best crusty French bread. The bread was great for soaking up the sauce. The pancake was huge. It was delicious, thick, and the fruits on there made it sweet. I didn't even put any syrup on it. It did come with two slices of bacon. They do have a fullService bar. They have mimosas and bloody Mary's for brunch. I opted for a glass of Prosecco and my mother got a latte. She loved her latte. It came unsweet, but they brought out three types of sugars Everyone was super friendly from the start to the end. Arturo, our waiter, did a great job taking care of us. The place is small, but has booths and tables to accommodate all. It is quiet, so this would be a great place to meet up with friends for conversation. It is definitely a great place to treat yourself. Parking is available on site, but shared with the other businesses. read more

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Food: Excellent! All 4 of us enjoyed our entrees. We got a Caesar and their spinach salad as starters to share. Loved the salads. I got the chicken breast, wifey got the trout, friends got the salmon and the branzino. All winners. Service: very good. Attentive, polite and checked on us periodically without being over bearing (Rueben) Ambience: good but a little close. We could have reached over and picked up our neighbors patty melt ! Definitely plan to return read more

Max’s Sister - Chicken breast - French Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Max's Sister has a strict, yet antiquated dress code that does not allow shorts, even if the shorts are khaki. I was turned away last night for a dinner with friends because I came from an outdoor walkthrough appt right before dinner. I thought I wore "smart casual" considering it was a polo shirt, khaki shorts, and nice athletic shoes. The restaurant turned me away because of my shorts. Do they not know that we are in 100+ San Antonio summer weather? Even established places such as The Capital Grille, Perry's, etc don't turn away paying guests if they are in shorts. I hear the food is great here but I didn't get a chance to try them out and that's ok. Max's Sister won't be seeing me come back because they already left a bad taste even if I didn't get to try their food. read more

Date night with our favorite couple that treated us out to this new restaurant! The location is slightly hidden in the shopping center of Alon market, right next to Jugo. I started off the night with an espresso martini, which was perfect balance in flavors. For appetizers, we got the whole quail and crab cake. I enjoyed the crab cake more because there was a natural sweetness from the crab and the lemon with cream sauce was a perfect complement. Quail was also nicely cooked, but I thought the sauce was a little salty. For my entree, I got the branzino. My friend got the trout and the branzino was a much better choice, although both were good. The service was on par, but they also notified us there might be a slight wait for the food, which wasn't that bad. Will definitely come back! read more

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This review will be slightly biased because in my opinion chef Andrew Weissman can do no wrong. The first French inspired meal I ever tried was at Le Reve and changed my outlook on food forever. While I love Mr. Juicy, it is wonderful to see Weissman get back to what he does best at Max's Sister. A calamari was lightly battered and dressed with a honey chili oil glaze. Bread service included a butter rolled in citrus ash. The gold leaf risotto dusted in paprika was sweet and creamy topped with a parmesan crisp. My personal favorite was the cheese service, which included a trip to the beautiful cheese board that has an array of options from a Wisconsin blue to a brie that was smooth as butter. Served with apricots, local honeycomb, figs and almonds. The mood is dressy but relaxed and is the perfect spot for a leisurely lunch or celebration dinner. read more

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Worth. Every. Penny. The service? Exceptional. It's clear MS staff is passionate. Every question (there were several) was answered with sincere excitement of what is to come. There were no dumb questions, or that feeling of shame that you normally associate with a fine dining restaurant. Our water glasses never went below half way. The food? Ethereal. We tried to strike a balance between savoring every bite and refraining from swallowing the dish whole. It's clear Chef W cooks with love and passion. You can taste it in each bite. The ambiance? Clean and comfortable. Every detail felt intentional. From the ambient lighting, to the comfortable chairs. To put it simply, we did not want this meal to end. I will reiterate, this meal, no no.. this experience (it truly was an experience) was worth every penny. We will be back, and with family and friends!! read more

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Fabulous menu selections. The food and the service was amazing!! Definitely will be back to try the chicken fried steak!!! We have now been here twice and yet to have that (but have heard great praise for it)!! The oysters were fantastic! read more

Good food, but incredibly pricey. I ordered the chicken fried steak, for $25. I also had a skinny Rita for $11. The meal and service were good. The place is nicely decorated and the overall experience was very nice. I did think the prices were very high. Two of my friends ordered a meatloaf and a Dutch boy (which is combo between a crêpe and a pancake). In my opinion, their portions were not comparable to the price. Also, the service was very good, but two people at the table had orders additional items to share and had stated that those items were to be put on their bills. However, that is not what happened, and they were divided into all four bills. I believe that as waitstaff these details are fairly important. The overall experience was very nice and the location was ideal. Prices would give me a pause, but food was tasty. read more

My husband and I went in based on a recommendation from an acquaintance. We arrived for our reservation on time and were seated shortly after. Chicken fried steak was the recommended item from several reviews. As a country gal, I've had some of the best in Texas. Unfortunately, this wasn't it. The meat wasn't tender and the batter was too light in color. While it was crispy, the coating was too thick and not dark enough. The coating to meat ratio was off. Too much coating. We also ordered the lamb chops which were not cooked well. We sent them back and I'm grateful they were removed from our bill. That was generous. Unfortunately, like many of the one star reviews, the serve time was terrible. We waited an hour to get our food and we kept getting offered bread and butter. Again, that was generous but we wanted to enjoy our plates knowing the serving size from other reviews. Customer service by waiters was nice but they didn't handle any of the communication about the delay. That was all done through the manager. Again he was fine, but just not anything I need to go back to. read more

Amazing experience- food is three star worthy . Chef Weissman is a staple & trailblazer to the San Antonio culinary community . read more

Max’s Sister - French Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Having followed Chef Andrew Weissman's evolution from the rarefied heights of Le Reve and Osteria Il Sogno to the coastal elegance of The Sandbar, the focused Mediterranean simplicity of Mosche's Golden Falafel, the formal grandeur of Signature, and the expertly casual Mr. Juicy, I feel uniquely qualified to comment on his latest venture. Max's Sister is a new, exciting concept that successfully marries the precision of French technique--the chef's enduring specialty--with the satisfying comfort of classic Americana. This synthesis is presented within a unique structure: every appetizer and dessert is fixed at $15, and all entrees are fixed at $24. The menu philosophy is complemented by a progressive service model, ensuring servers earn a livable wage, meaning tipping is not expected (though, of course, always appreciated). The experience is further elevated by the impeccable service; on my first visit this morning, the entire front-of-house staff operated with polished efficiency, anticipating needs without hovering. The appetizer course immediately demonstrated the kitchen's ability to refine the familiar. The Caesar salad was a lesson in texture, featuring crisp, lightly dressed hearts of romaine and a bright, umami-rich dressing that avoided the heaviness often associated with the classic. Its counterpart, the baby spinach salad, was a study in harmonious contrast. It arrived studded with buttery poached pears, crunchy candied pecans, savory roasted bell peppers, and bound by a rich roasted garlic dressing. Both salads set a high bar for the meal to come. For the main course, I could not resist the return of the massive Wagyu chicken-fried steak. This dish, which once achieved viral phenomenon status during its limited run at Mr. Juicy, anchors the menu as the ultimate expression of the restaurant's concept. The high-quality Wagyu cut was tenderized expertly, given a shatteringly crisp crust, and served over a bed of smooth potatoes moussaline. Accompanying it were crisp haricot verts that possessed a deep, smoky flavor, suggesting they were sautéed, deliciously, in bacon fat, providing the perfect counterpoint to the richness of the steak and gravy. Equally impressive on the entree side was my father's thyme-roasted crispy skin trout. The fillet was roasted perfectly, resulting in skin that retained a satisfying, audible crispness. It was served alongside creamy, crispy fingerling potatoes and tender Brussels sprout florets. The entire dish was finished with a light, slightly sweet berry reduction that proved just how delicate French saucing can elevate simple seafood without masking its natural flavor. A necessary callout must be made to the phenomenal bread service, another testament to Weissman's commitment to quality. It included a generous slice of crusty baguette, three light, delicately glazed Parker house rolls, and an accompanying plate of rich European butter. Crucially, the butter was rolled in burnt citrus ash, a sophisticated, aromatic holdover that veterans of Signature will recognize and appreciate. To conclude the meal, I indulged in the chocolate mousse caramel tart, a stunning example of dessert as architecture. The dessert came highly recommended by Chef Weissman's wife, who oversees the dining area. The dark, decadent chocolate mousse was balanced by the sweet, sticky layer of caramel and nestled in a flaky chocolate crust. It was served alongside a scoop of house-made Madagascar vanilla bean ice cream, the floral notes of which cut through the richness of the tart beautifully. It was a flawless ending to a meticulously crafted menu. Max's Sister has only been open for a week, and while some minor adjustments are likely to occur as the team adapts and adjusts to unforeseen issues, the staff appears to be confident and well organized. Given the small, intimate size of the restaurant and the renowned chef at the helm, reservations are an absolute must to secure a seat at this exciting new establishment. Highly recommended! read more

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We are so happy that we are ending our year with bunch at Max's Sister. The service was personable and attentive. The room was light and comfortable. Each mouthful was exciting. Amazing breakfast potatoes. Moshe's giant pancake had perfect balance. Bread service fresh from the oven with rich beautiful citrus butter. I hope that this restaurant is a part of our life for many years. read more

Max’s Sister - Coddled eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, toast. Best proportions. - French Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

From the moment the door was held open for us to enter, to our leaving, this is superb service. Pace was just as we needed to catch up. Food was yummy too. Two of us CFS one meatloaf and one very interesting crepe. Will be back. read more

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This week I decided to revisit Max's Sister after having a very poor first experience 5 months ago. At that time I was very unhappy with the service. Wow.. now I have to revise my rating because the service was nothing short of impeccable. read more

I had the worst dining experience EVER at a new restaurant, Max's Sister, and probably will never return. Here are the highlights. We order a drink. It tastes horrible. The salad was good. We ordered our food and after waiting an hour, it never arrives. Nobody ever comes to the table to explain what's going on or to offer us some bread or something to hold us over. After we catch our waitress, she explains the kitchen is backed up. SAY WHAT?!! For an hour? And that's not the worst of it. The manager comes to our table and says, "Well we let you come in without a reservation." Can you imagine that? They didn't say we can't serve you tonight. They seated us. Now he's blaming us (2 people) for the kitchen being backed up. Instead of apologizing and trying to make things right, he's blaming us! I paid the bill for one drink and salad - $35 - and walked out. By the way, we weren't the only ones who were waiting for our food. The people at the table across from us were angry. They waited 1 hr. and 15 minutes. And I hear the table behind us ask the waitress if their dessert is ever coming. On top of all that, we arrived at 6:30p and were told they were out of 2 entrees and 2 desserts. How in the world is this happening? Now, before you tell me the restaurant has only been open for two weeks and I should give them a chance, let me say this: If you can't serve customers the way you're supposed to, then don't open the doors. If you're going to ask me to pay, then it should be a great experience. And you should also know this restaurant isn't run by some mom and pop or a novice. This is an Andrew Weissman restaurant. He is probably the closest thing to what San Antonio can call an "acclaimed chef and restauranteur." He and his wife are there. I don't know what's going on, but I can tell you it's not good. read more

Max’s Sister - Sitting at Max's Sister restaurant and waiting for our food for an hour. It never came. - French Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Everything was awesome from the drinks, tuna appetizer, main entrees, and desserts. Definitely a special occasion destination. Service was great also.. Waiter was very helpful and knowledgeable. read more

Max’s Sister - Sirloin steak - French Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Disappointing. Service was somewhat awkward and food was mostly average. Trout was smothered in a super salty sauce with a couple small pieces of green bean and bell pepper on top. Reminded me of fast food Chinese. Caesar salad was also totally average. Drenched in a regular creamy dressing. Nothing special about it at all. Same for the bread. Drinks were also not great. Gazapacho amuse bouche and crab cake were the highlights. Not worth the price point. We've enjoyed other of Andrew Weissman's resturants (RIP Il Sogno) but will not be returning to Max's Sister. read more

This is probably the best overall fine dining experience in San Antonio as far as execution and quality. The little details are paid attention to here in every way. Service was impeccable. All courses were outstanding. Cocktails: 10/10 Food: 9/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 8/10, the place is in a strip mall by an HEB. Not an amazing location but it's very well done inside. read more

Hands down best dining experience! Everything was fantastic! Chef Andrew Weissman really captured the essence of fine dining with Max's sister read more

Beautiful restaurant. Food and drinks were amazing. Service was first class and it was the best Cesar salad we have ever had.

Everything ! Food was well presented snd delicious! Risotto. True risotto. Bravo. Service was the best and ambiance was very pleasant. read more

Great experience. We needed to hit HEB and stopped in to see if they had availability for lunch about 11:30 and they did. Honestly only half the place was full. Ethan was super attentive as was all the staff. Several people stopped by to check on us and see how things were going. Our meals were great and my wife loved the glaze on the meatloaf. Bread service was good, I prefer 4 of the ones will oil that were spongy next time lol. My chicken fried steak was great. Just an fyi menu prices have gone up about a $1 across the board from what is posted on here. No big deal. Everything as great we will definitely be back. read more

Really great service. We went for lunch. Nice environment for conversation over a meal. I had the crab cake and the branzino. Both were delicious! Highly recommend. read more

Max’s Sister - Branzino with creamed spinach and crispy potato, French fries, chicken fried steak. - French Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Had an amazing experience at Max's sister! Everything was amazing from the moment we walked in, to the door being held and warm goodbyes till we walked out. Our server, Ethan, gave us impeccable service. He let us know our table was ours for the evening and made sure we were nice and relaxed all night while providing attentive but not over bearing service through our "leisurely dinner experience" The food was absolutely decadent, from the crab cake appetizer to the short ribs I had for dinner and the branzino my wife had, it's was the best meal we've had in a while. Ethan suggested a fantastic wine to go with both our dishes -he is well versed through out the entire menus knew his wine and liquor as well. We ended with coffee over the best blueberry pie I've ever had. We will definitely be back to see Ethan and what the chef has in store for lunch! read more

I'm a bit mixed on this place from my experience. Came on a Sunday. The one thing that was stellar was the service. Waitress was so kind and had that southern hospitality feel. Drinks were always full. All the staff seemed to really elevate the experience. The not so stellar for me was some of the food. Calamari was a little too chewy for my liking and the breading was so thick that it just falls right off the meat. Didn't care for that. Meatloaf was pretty solid, nothing spectacular. Chicken fried steak was phenomenal. Perfect meat to breading ratio, but the mashed potatoes had this extremely prevalent sour cream flavor that's all I could taste. I let them know and again the wait staff being so good they let me change it to their pan fried potatoes with rosemary which was excellent. And for dessert we got blueberry and cherry pie made in house and both were exceptional. All in all a solid experience. Will want to revisit again. read more

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All good! Top shelf... Appetizers, Entree, Staff and Service. All facets were on point. read more

Excellent food. Extraordinary service. The crabcake starter was great... mostly (all?) crab, which is unusual. It was even better than the last time we ordered it. Tonight we split the Steak For Two special. Ribeye was beautifully cooked with a lovely marinade in the bottom of the bowl. Accompanied by potatoes mousseline and creamed(?) spinach. My companion intended to order braised short ribs, but the ribeye sounded too good to skip. After, we split a lovely lemon crème brulee. It was lemony enough even for me. Last time we had chicken fried steak (not on the menu tonight) and meatloaf (ditto). Both were excellent, but sort of routine, not spectactular like tonight's dinner. My water glass never got below half-full. The staff's team approach works well. Our waiter's by-the-glass recommendations for a white wine for crabcake and red for ribeye were ideal. We like the idea of supporting a business that has eliminated tipping. They make a big deal about that. However. I read the "Our Philosophy" page 3 times tonight. That page does not mention that tip is baked into the menu price. Like last time, no staff person mentioned it. AND the credit card slip has a line for "Tip." Should I feel shame for taking them at their word and not leaving additional tip? Well, I don't. We will go back often enough to try most of the menu choices. Even though they change seasonally. AI info from Google: At Max's Sister (located in the Alon Market at 10003 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio), tips are not expected or required. Chef Andrew Weissman pays his staff a living wage. While gratuities are received with sincere gratitude, you can comfortably leave without adding a tip to your bill. read more

1st visit I made reservations and was super excited and went to the hostess and she told me she didn't have my reservation. I asked if there was anything open and was told no. I asked if I could go to the bar area and eat and they said no they don't serve food there. So I left. 2nd visit. Still excited to try I went back and asked to sit at the bar and they said they were full and didn't have room, they still had plenty of room so I was confused and just left. 3rd time, I was in the neighborhood so I went in just hoping I could order food to go, and they said they do not take To Go Orders. So I left. Needless to say Max's Sister.... I will never be back and I share my story about my restaurant experience to anyone who will listen. read more

It breaks my heart to give Max's Sister less than 5 stars. I've been an Andrew Weissman fan and follower since the days of Le Reve and, subsequently, Il Sogno. Cocktails first, of course. My first gripe is that they have only 2 gins: Hendricks and something called Ranch gin. Never heard of Ranch Gin and I'm not a Hendricks fan. Someone needs to tell them that there is a resurgence of interest in gin. 6 vodkas on the menu and only 2 gins? No, not working. Get some Bombay Dry or better yet Tanqueray #10 or Botanist, for heaven's sake. We can't be the only lovers of proper martinis that are going to come in the door. On to the food. We were a party of 4. Both couples split ceasar salads and they were perfect. Plenty of shaved parm on top and lightly dressed, not sloppy. My wife ordered the chicken fried steak because someone has to. It lives up to its reputation. They offer 2 sauces for the CFS and she asked for both on the side so she could compare. Both were rich, flavorful and balanced, but the green peppercorn sauce wins hands down, IMHO. The two guys at the table ordered harissa-rubbed lamb chops, medium rare. Amazing. Our friend, D, ordered the fresh caught salmon, which was seared on the outside and perfectly moist and medium inside. Accompanying veggies were al dente. I must stress that all of our food was fantastic and very much deserving of the hype this restaurant gets. Weissman still at the top of his game. Problem: After we ordered, our bread service and salads came out immediately. We ate, loving life and enjoying what was so far a near-perfect dining experience. We finished our salads and the bread and waited for the entrees. And waited. And waited. A full 35 mins, maybe 40 minutes later our entrees appeared. By then, we had consumed most of the wine we ordered. My last gripe is the noise level. Certainly, this is partly a product of the popularity, but it was definitely difficult to hear each other without leaning forward in the booth. The great lengths they have gone to in decorating could easily have included some acoustic panels high on the walls. So there it is. I'll go back, but I'll take my noise-cancelling earbuds. read more

The food and service were excellent! We have recommended to many since our experience! read more

Enjoyed an outstanding brunch this Sunday at Max's Sister. The brunch menu had many options from sweet to savory. We enjoyed the gold leaf risotto, moshe's massive pancake, omelet goat cheese and ended the meal with an espresso pot au creme. Each item was executed immaculately and full of flavor. From the time we entered the restaurant and throughout the meal the level of service was superb. We truly cannot wait to come and dine at Max's Sister again following such an amazing experience. read more

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