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    Maxdons Bar And Grill

    3.9 (227 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Steakhouses
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    MAXDONS BAR AND GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Juke Box

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    Really cool place with stylish decor, amazing food, and good vibes. A bit pricey, but worth it.

    Dinnah!
    Jamie S.

    MAXDONS! 100% consistent 100% of the time. The service is always exceptional. (Please tip accordingly, the girls bust their booties keeping everyone happy) The quality of the steak is exceptional and the cook is always perfect. My husband and I always order medium rare and we have never been disappointed. Jalapeño mac n cheese - 10/10 recommend you try it! Salad bar is always fresh and well stocked. The place has the coolest decor and the best vibe. I've seen people dressed up for a date night as well as people in shorts (me) and both fit the vibe of Maxdons. Love this spot and we will continue to go back time and time again!

    HUGE steak salad. Very tasty
    Eric B.

    This is a bar, but we always come here for the food. This time I ordered the steak salad and it was massive! Service is also very attentive and it's super dimly lit. Overall, a good vibe you could eat well have a lot of drinks and there's always a story to tell!

    Cheeseburger
    Dan M.

    Favorite local dive bar. My favorite spot for a salad and cheeseburger. The staff are all super nice and friendly.

    Edward V.

    A Hidden Gem with a Heartbeat from 1973: Maxdon's Bar & Grill in Lancaster Walking into Maxdon's Bar & Grill on Avenue I is like stepping into a time capsule. This place is alive, still beating with the same warm heart it has had since 1973. The same owner, the same vintage charm. And you can feel it the moment you walk through the door. My server, Shannan, has been working there for 20 years. Twenty years! That kind of loyalty doesn't just happen. It's a reflection of good people running a good place. A place where community still matters and where the staff are treated like family. You can taste that goodness in every bite. Now, let's talk about the food. I've been on a quest, wandering Palmdale and Lancaster in search of the perfect hamburger. And finally, the journey led me here, to this unassuming gem with a grill that sizzles right out in the open, next to the seating area. As I settled in, something smelled so good it made my mouth water. I didn't realize right away that the wonderful scent filling the restaurant was my very own burger, cooking just steps away on the open grill. Real fire. Real food. Real flavor. The burger? Juicy, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just right. It took me back to when food was simple and honest. They even have a salad bar and a soup bar, and everything tastes fresh. Maxdon's is not just a restaurant; it's a Lancaster treasure. It is the kind of place you want to bring your friends, your family, and your memories. I came in looking for a good burger, and I left with a favorite new spot that I'll return to again and again. I'm proud to say I'm now a forever customer.

    Paloma, which wasn't tasty.
    Christina O.

    The food wasn't too bad. The drinks were terrible, even the Coca-Cola I had was flat ! The service was mediocre at best. Ambience wasn't all that great either to tell you the truth. I had to hear an old lady yell about every problem she ever had. We finished our food and left promptly.

    Steve having a great time after dinner.
    Tom T.

    Definitely the best relaxing bar in Lancaster. Shannon has been our server for years and treats us amazingly. Steaks are the best deal for the price. Great place to actually have a conversation and the atmosphere is always friendly. The whole staff is friendly and attentive.

    Filet mignon dinner with garlic, mashed potatoes and garlic bread

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    Manager doesn't care about losing customers and after going here for years we will never go back...just rude ...

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