Do not go to this establishment if you are Black! Went here on Valentine's Day! They might has well had nooses and confederate flags hanging around! As soon as we walked in, the whole restaurant turned and stared at us! The waitress was rude and just threw her hands at us and told us to just sit anywhere! We go to sit down, and the whole bar kept turning around staring, the people eating couldn't even eat their food because they were so busy starting at us! Mind you we were two females! The waitress never came and asked us if we even needed water! So we just left and went a more welcoming establishment! This place felt like the Grand Master, the KKK, and the Skin heads were having a meeting and we just so happened to walk in at the wrong time! Never again! I know where I'm not welcomed read more

One of the best steaks I had in my life most definitely coming back here the waitress was also amazing great atmosphere loved it! read more

Maxdons Bar And Grill - Dinner - Bars Near Me - Lancaster, California

Great steaks at decent prices. Lack of draft beer choice loses them a point but still well worth the visit, and many more. read more

Cozy dive bar atmosphere, very friendly staff, amazing food at a great price. The combo basket of appetizers is worth it. Good for lunch or dinner/happy hour read more

Definitely agree with All reviewers on atmosphere/ambiance; STILL VERY DARK/Red, which may not be an issue for color blind patrons, but could be for the rest of us. Can't comment on Any other menu selections except for the Rib Tips; which I do recommend (and get the Sauce on the side, unless you're wearing a bib). Zero tap beers, which is not good; but a decent, not Great, selection of spirits. Won't reorder their Old Fashioned; recipe is waaaaayyyy TOOOO sweet for my glass, though not a show stopper from coming back. Staff was Very attentive and 'present' without being annoying or intrusive. Overall, Not a bad joint and it's certainly caters to it's locals, which might not be well perceived by 1st timers/non-locals. read more

Holy Smokes!!! This was the best steak I've had in a while and the best steak I've had in the AV!! We got the Filet mignon and mashed potatoes. 19oz ribeye, veggies. Garlic bread. Soup(it was homemade chunky tomato.) Salad bar. Oh and bacon jalapeno Mac n cheese. My goodness!!!! The steaks were cooked perfectly medium rare. Everything was super good. The service was friendly but a little slow to bring more water and the check, they were busy tho so I won't complain. It's pretty dark and red in there, as you can tell from the pics. There was good music playing and a couple of TVs on with sports. We had just come from the movies and didn't realize how full we were so we didn't eat much there, but best believe I'm gonna tear it up when I get home. I'd definitely make the drive here from Littlerock ANYTIME for this meal. read more

See all

This was our second visit to Maxdons. We enjoyed it the first time before Covid and finally made our way back. It was a beautiful night so we hung out on the patio in a comfy, homey setting, watching the game and listening to good music. Inside was busy but outside was super relaxed. We were taken good care of my the multiple servers and bartenders. We'll be back soon. read more

Maxdons Bar And Grill - Patio - Bars Near Me - Lancaster, California

See all

The girl at the bar, the chunking one with the glasses brown hair is very rude and very mean, and my brother goes there all the time and has always given very good reviews. She was very rude and was yelling at me about a drink that I had no idea about that. I wanted to know about, and she screamed at me also about what alcohol I should pick when I wasn't even sure what kind they had and screamed back to me every kind they had back and made me feel very uncomfortable and I was having a very very very bad day. I will never go back there again. They clearly only care about their locals and I have just moved here with my brother recently and I ate there before and I loved it. I was very unhappy today and very unwanted.. I went to feel better. their food is delicious though. I wish I had a better experience specially living just down the street. read more

will not go any where else. steaks are as good as vegas, at a much lower price! always clean fresh food

We went last night, and I got the top sirloin steak, which was delicious. The mac & cheese with bacon and jalapeños was freaking amazing and their broccoli cheddar soup was super yummy you get salad from the salad bar or you can make yourself which is always a plus and there Paloma was really good from the bar. The bartender and servers were all very nice and attentive. read more

First things first...any restaurant that doesn't have a drink menu but has a full bar means business. You better know what you like, and they can make you ANYTHING! Drinks were great. Well poured. On to the food. I had a burger with added toppings, and my wife had the top sirloin. Both ordered to medium. Burger came out great. The mac n cheese is probably the best in the AV. It came loaded with jalapeños and bacon. Bacon was fresh, not the crappy pre-cooked bits, and the portion was very generous. My wife's steak came out a touch more rare than what she likes, but it's better to be more rare than nuked to all hell. The flavor on the food was top-notch. Steak was well seasoned. . Avoid the chains and come here. The vibes inside are great too. read more

The atmosphere is great and the food is delicious. The service can be a bit slow due to staffing

Is it a bar? Is it a steak house? It's both! It's a dive bar that serves good food. I would have never gone here on my own but thanks to the husband, I was treated to a decent steak dinner paired with a complimentary salad bar and soup. The location looks a little too sketchy for my liking but I was surprised at how friendly the staff and patrons are. I was given lots of attention from the host and server and was checked on frequently. I got the sirloin steak with garlic mashed potatoes and it hit the spot! Perfectly cooked and the aroma of the steak being cooked in the open next to the salad bar was very appetizing! The salad bar was basic but it was complimentary with my meal so it was good enough. The tomato bisque soup was really creamy and delicious! My husband ordered the bacon cheeseburger and it was huge! I also enjoyed his dinner hehe. Overall a great place to have a couple drinks and enjoy tasty food! Don't let the location and appearance of the place drive you away. It's a great place to enjoy a quick dinner when you're not looking into spending a lot! read more

See all

Very good steak nicely cooked and so juicy definitely recommend. They were nice and I would go again.

LOVE LOVE LOVE Maxdons! It's got an old-school vibe, strong drinks, and amazing steaks. It's definitely an icon in the AV. I haven't lived there for several years but my husband and I compare many places to Maxdons still and, of course, we always have to go whenever we're in town. read more

Great drinks and good times. Truly the best steaks in town. Favorite place to go when I'm in town. read more

My Hubby and I like to Date Night and decided to give this spot a try. Instantly did not like the vibe. Felt more like a bar than steak place. Don't waste your time if you want to try for dinner. Decided to go next door to Don Gus instead. read more

Never had a bad experience at Maxdons. It's the place I go if I want a good steak. The home made blue cheese dressing is delicious.

Hidden gem of AV. Best steaks, burgers, salmon in town. Amazing service and awesome prices

I have been eating here for a long time. They make everything to order when you order. The grill is in the back of the room where everyone can see and smell their food cooking. It is like a cool dive bar, dark inside but they have the best fried pickle spears. A must eat here!!! read more

Great food and service! The ribeye was so tasty and my bf enjoyed his filet mignon. The bartender also made me some of the best margaritas. read more

Maxdons Bar And Grill - two beverages - Bars Near Me - Lancaster, California

See all

Shannan is always on point. Very nice and serves great drinks. The food is bomb. The staff at Maxdons is the best. This bar makes you feel comfortable and welcomes you with open arms when it is your first time. I remember my first time coming to this bar and ever since then I been coming consistently..i consider this a regular place to go to. Always a great time. read more

Can I just say that this is a very unexpected place, the steak was great . Overall the food was very good ! Everything else is ok cocktails not bad, beer is beer . The ambiance is pretty cool. The service was pretty quick as well . read more

Yes, Sitting in this wonderful bar and so excited to have a wonderful steaks and fresh salad bar. It has the charm of an old bar scene and has been here for years which I have enjoyed for over 20+ years. Whenever I come into town I head to Maxdons for their wonderful music. And fun bar scene. read more

I've been going to Maxdon's for approximately 20 years. They have great food. I love their Filet and their blackened Salmon. Their drinks are always on point! I can never explain why their vodka tonic is better than anywhere else I go. If you have not been, I highly recommend you give them a try. There's a new manager running the show now and I've heard she is amazing. I also love the vintage interior. Check em' out, y'all...You wont regret it. read more

Love the bar b que pizza and the drinks are great! The ambiance is perfect too relax in

This is a great little dive bar. The staff is always friendly, food is great and I've never been served a bad drink. It's the perfect atmosphere to unwind after a long work day, with friends. read more

The food is amazing here! I love going to the bar with my partner to grab a couple beers. The interior has a unique 70s style that feels like a step back I time every time you visit. Fun atmosphere, great drinks, intimate ambience. read more

RUN, don't walk, to "The Best Hamburger" in the AV!!! I'm not kidding. Bartender/waitress Carly takes that 8 oz. of great-tasting beef down to the open grill at the end of the dining and bar area. So you get to see that hamburger being lovingly tended to on the grill, and you can smell the most wonderful things wafting across your table as it cooks. Oh, yes, we're talking grill marks on the bun! :) Try a medium-rare PBB - Provolone, Blue, Bacon. I order it with the appetizer onion rings which I prefer to the french fries, and they do them really well here, beautifully crispy and yet juicy inside. Add a little bit of salt, and you're just having a heavenly experience. The two of us share them, and can't stop eating until they're all gone. I know this is going to sound weird, but try a "Red & Pink" salad: that's beetroot, covered with blue cheese salad dressing, and some red onions thrown on top. Mr. Picky wanted to come in today to try the broccoli cheese soup served on Saturdays, but thinks he likes the Friday clam chowder better. Okay, so I'm full and I'm happy. You will be, too, when you're done with that PBB. (Put the lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side - or just hold them altogether - and just keep the pickles on that PBB. Fabulous!). The hamburgers here are a "5". read more

See all

The best steaks in town. Lives up to its name. Best food, salads, flat breads, sandwiches. Ambiance is great. I love max.

Maxdon ave I Lancaster has the best food, specially their steak, ambience is great, but my favorite part is, the staff are so friendly, they make me feel at home . The place where I always go back to .. Thank you staff, you guys are the best ! read more

Thank you Cali for a wonderful steak, delicious garlic mashed potatoes and amazing bleu cheese dressing!

The salad bar is nothing special. The mashed potatoes and the Mac and cheese are so-so, but the tomato bisque is very tasty. The garlic bread and french fries are delicious. The 19 oz ribeye steak was incredible. The service is very friendly. The atmosphere is comfortable with dim lighting, red leather booths, and a grill where the steak is cooked in the back of the room. read more

I was taken here by some good friends for my 60th birthday on 3/13/23. I've lived in the A.V. for 34 years and sadly have never been. I ordered the filet mignon meal and it was so delicious I can't stop talking or thinking about it The steak was cooked to perfection, and although I love a baked potato with my steak, they do not serve them. My friend suggested I try the mac & cheese with bacon, and it was to die for. With the soup and salad, homemade in-house, including the dressings and garlic bread, my left overs created a meal to take home for my mom can you tell I was very impressed? I also love the dark atmosphere, and the cozy booths. We have a friend with an upcoming birthday, so I'm calling today to see if they have gift certificates. If you're nearby and you want a delicious dinner, you have to try Maxdons. It doesn't look much like much from the outside, but it sure is. read more

I could not get out of here fast enough. My friend and I ordered drinks and were met with the rude waitress saying "I don't drink the sweet stuff. I'm all whisky honey". Good for her. I wanted something sweet and that's what she should have gotten me without the rude comment. It's hot and dark and stuffy in here and musty! We asked for the check right after we got our drinks because we knew this wasn't the place for us. The rude waitress asked "was it something I said or did?". So she obviously knew. We paid our check immediately and went next door to Don Gus. Dammit, Don Gus never disappoints! And our bill at Don Gus wasn't much more than what we paid at this terrible place. And guess what? The staff at Don Gus was lovely as always. Go there instead! read more

Those who know me have come to the realization that I know where to find a good steak. I don't live in this area. I stumbled across this amazing little phenomenon using online reviews. Thank all of you. I echo there sentiments, this is a fantastic steak house. What they accomplish with a tiny indoor grill is awe inspiring. Maxdons, an amazing steak house in a small but friendly relaxed space. I cannot wait to return ! Nikki made amazing drinks and Kimberly grilled to perfection ! read more

Maxdons Bar And Grill - Petite with mash , yummy! - Bars Near Me - Lancaster, California

Excellent service, delicious steaks and great dive bar ambience! Definitely recommend this spot!

So we were in route for some Mexican food when noticed this place. Best steak in town so we decided to give it a try. Were we in for an experience! So the place is super dark inside. Very dark. At first our waitress was friendly but when she served the food I didn't get utensils and she was annoyed I asked for it. The food. Ordered the rib eye but to my surprise I got two small pieces of steak. Who serves it like that? Looked more like leftovers than my own steak. The other meal was bad too. Btw they do microwave the food. That was not the best steak in town. It was the worse experience indeed and we paid high prices for it. Mash potatoes are microwaved and tasteless same as Mac and cheese. We did not eat our food and left after paying the bill. Do no waste your time. Believe all these bad reviews, place is nasty. The person cleaning the tables is same one at the microwave. She didn't wash her hands. Eww. Stay away!! read more

As a road warrior, I'm always looking for local establishments that serve excellent food. At the recommendation of a colleague, I tried Maxdons. The sign on the building says "best steaks in town" and the sign doesn't lie. My top sirloin was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. I added mushrooms & onions that enhanced the experience. I've had steaks at some of the better restaurants in the country and Maxdons compares very well and beats some of them. I will definitely be back when I return to the area. read more

Blessed the Day be!!! I have found this sacred treasure. Phew, was out in the area for a few weeks for work. A local suggested the joint and no good foodie turns down a suggestion from a husky-local. A group of about 15 of us made the voyage to Maxdon's. I'm pretty sure we slightly overwhelmed the quite bar/restuarant with our large group. Not to worry; drinks were flowing and they had a juke box. Our amazing server delivers our mammoth portions of juicy mouth-watering slabs of beef and it was game on. Keep in mind that we arrived a little later in the evening and the staff did more than to make us feel welcome and at home. As a matter of fact we ate there 4 times during my stay. Over the years I have eagerly searched for this amazing dive. I live in Vegas so to me IT IS worth my time/$ to venture to the quite town of Lancaster, CA and enjoy some exceptional steak. Not to mention their char broiler literally sits within view of the bar. I had an awesome experience and so did the rest of my hungry and well-intoxicated crew. See you soon... BTW. If the Staff/Management reads this, I hope that you have made arrangements so that steak rub doesn't somehow die with someone. Kind of like how the President and VP can not fly on the same aircraft due to the risk of a crash. read more