Oh how I love this place if only I lived in Wisconsin I love everything about it. I love the fresh seafood the bake goods, gumbo and desserts. I love that they have great specials and I would highly recommend it to anyone. You can find something great to eat here. read more

This place is incredible! Who knew there was great Cajun food in Milwaukee? Service was great and I had a really comfortable and quiet booth. I had the mussels that were excellent with French bread for dipping into the yummy mussel broth. I ordered the catfish and in between the mussels and the main, they brought out cornbread for noshing with fresh soft butter. The cornbread filled me up and i still had my main to go! I ordered the catfish Creole style and it was perfectly blackened with the awesome tomato-based topping. The plate also came with green beans, spinach, and a huge pile of red beans and rice. Needless to say, the portions are huge and I was unable to finish everything. I highly recommend Maxie's! read more

I had the beef brisket which was dried out. I am not a sauce user so maybe they anticipate people using sauce to mask the poor attempt at smoked brisket. Certainly get alot of fries which again maybe they hope you do not go hungry with the poor attempt at brisket. The only reason I was here was because my BarBq place was closed on Monday, DoubleB's on Greenfield Ave. I am also not into the fish/shrimp thing so maybe if you are the vittles would have been better. My friend had some shrimp crap that he seemed to like OK. Overpriced compared to DoubleB's for what I had and nowhere near the quality. read more

We love Maxie's for their weekly happy hour and the amazing trout. Sometimes it gets a bit busy and the service can be a bit slow. The portion sizes were also excellent for the price, definitely a must visit for oysters in Milwaukee. read more

When in Milwaukee, there's no better place I'd rather have dinner!!! Bar none. I've been here about 5 times since I discovered it. The original reason I came here was that I wanted to try the oysters. My colleague with me at the time thought I was nuts. "Oysters in Milwaukee?!? Best case, it's going to be terrible, worst case you're going to get sick" He is very finicky about food, so wasn't sold on it but finally convinced him. Even "forced" him to try them. He was astonished and very please, as was I. Needless to say that I have oysters for my appetizer EVERY time I come here. No matter the selection, they are always awesome. Yes, I blow the budget on this meal every time, but what am I to do??? As for the waitress, they are always friendly and willing to accommodate any deviations I request on menu items, accoutrements, etc. Never any complaints about the staff. Great job! They do have outdoor in warm weather, but I have never been seated there. It might me reserved for larger parties. Usually, I'm having dinner on my own. The indoor areas are very eclectic and cool. Very down-home sort of feel to it. I have sat in the upstairs as well as downstairs. All very nicely "period" decorated. I eat here at least once (ok, only once) every trip I make to Milwaukee (mostly because of the budget ) even though I stay in the downtown area where there are also a TON of great places to eat. Sometimes I stay in Racine, but the trip here is well worth it. If you haven't eaten here and want to try something different, like awesome brisket, and other southern comfort foods, come here and be amazed!! read more

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I've lived in Milwaukee for way too long to admit that I've never been to Maxie's before last weekend!! As an avid seafood lover, my husband was even more stoked when he previewed the menu online after a friend suggested we go! We had reservations for a Friday night couples date night, and would definitely recommend making a reservation. They had two groups of 10+ when we were there, and tables fill up quick, even with two floors of seating! There was a full bar on the 2nd floor, so of you're cool snagging a seat at the bar, that would be a good option too. Our server Andrew was awesome, and explained that they are a scratch-made kitchen, and talked up their specials since they were super unique. We opted for Nashville hot nuggets, corn/crab chowder and the pork confit flatbread as apps for the group. The chowder eats like a meal if you get a bowl for sure, it was delicious! Hot nuggets weren't as memorable for me, too much breading. Flatbread was a knock out, will totally order that again on future visits! Our friend ordered the Jambalaya for dinner, it's his go-to, and for good reason! Huge portion (hello, leftovers) and amazing spicy yet flavorful dish. The remainder of the table ordered off the specials menu - the Red Deer Pasta and a Seafood Stew. The red deer was from a local farm, and you'd have no idea it wasn't a red wine braised beef dish!! The homemade parpadelle was so light, as any good homemade pasta should be, and the dish was craveable! The Seafood Stew was a giant bowl of 4 types of seafood served in a tomato saffron sauce, and the bread for dipping was the winner to complete that dish for sure! Glad I ordered off the specials menu, but can't wait to go back to try some of their staples; especially want to stop in for their everyday oyster happy hour 4-6! Keep doing your thing Maxie's, I can't wait to come back!! read more

Maxie's - July 2021 Special: Red Deer Pasta - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Stopped by today for $1 oysters during happy hour. We ordered two dozen of them and also ordered the Cajun fries, white cheddar Mac & cheese, and the farmed catfish. The oysters were very fresh and did not taste fishy at all. The catfish was cooked perfectly but the side of beans, rice and veggies were just okay so I wouldn't order that again. Cajun fries and mac & cheese were tasty as well. Service was great and food came out relatively quickly. I'd definitely go back for the oysters and to try other dishes! read more

Maxie's - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

"Are you kidding me", "wow", "I'm about to get violent", "I need to shake someone's hand" - All things I stated perhaps multiple times during my dinner at Maxie's. This was hands down, one of the best dining experiences I've had in Milwaukee since moving here 2 years ago. I was so impressed with the menu curation, and happy to see so many vegetarian options. Last night was the first time in my life I've been able to eat jambalaya, due to me not eating red meat. The vegetarian jambalaya, the oysters, the crab and corn chowder, the desserts, the fried green tomatoes, the CORNBREAD- ridiculously good. We're already planning our next dinner night, there's so much more I want to try. My only regret was not being able to eat more. I left that place with my stomach about to burst through my jeans- good thing they were stretchy denim! read more

Maxie's - Market Oysters and Vegetarian Jambalaya - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Wow I loved this place so much!! We came for happy hour, which features $1 oysters (such a good deal!). I also tried the Pulled Pork Sandwich and the Gumbo. It was all very flavorful! Service was quick, and I can't wait to come back! read more

Maxie's - Maxie 's Mighty - Mighty Gumbo - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We had friends in town from Green Bay, staying in Tosa and all met for dinner last night at Maxies. It was a fun evening, wonderful food, impeccable service. Loved the creative decor; very fun. We all agreed it was definitely worth another visit to try more menu items. I had one of the specials with venison medallions, potatoes and greens. It was amazing! read more

Dinner out with a friend! We were both in the mood for margaritas, oysters, and fried green tomatoes. Maxie's does all of those items extremely well. She ordered the ribs and I had the fish fry. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the fish fry. Their Maxie's hot sauce on the table was the perfect accompaniment for the fish. The place was packed so glad we had a reservation. Our waiter was kind and swift. Price was fair as well. Enjoy! read more

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It's been nothing but love for Maxies for a long time now. It's my favorite date night for many years. It's got this intimate vibe that makes you feel all Sopranos and shit. It's not Italian....that's not what I mean. It's red and black with this secret type of energy. That's what I'm talking about. Sitting upstairs always feels like royalty. You can have true jambalaya and you can have the vegetarian version too. They start you with homemade cornbread. You can have wings from the smokehouse with a breading and sauce that will give you the perfect kick in the pants every time or you can have the tofu version and also get your trousers lit. My friends enjoy the fish and the chicken. I enjoy the tofu plate. That BBQ sauce is so flavorful it must have simmered Lionel Ritchie style, I'm talking all night long! I recommend you eat here if you're a vegetarian, a meat loving fool or a pescatarian. You will not be disappointed. During the pandemic you can get take out or make reservations. That's special. Back in the day you could call to put your name on a list for a spot, but not an actual res. What you waiting for. Get in here. read more

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Not exactly what you expect on a corner in outer Milwaukee, but a great stop for oysters. Everything else left me a little "meh" but those oysters are the best I've had outside of New Orleans, and I'd order about 20 next time! The NOLA Grilled Oysters are a MUST! As for the Pork Cheeks, they were decent, but the flavor was a bit bland overall, even when adding together all the different components. I'd skip this, and try another dish for a main. read more

Maxie's - Raw and NOLA Oysters - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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The pulled pork sandwich was dry and lacked flavor. The bun was soggy. The free cornbread was really dry and was bad unless you had butter on it. Server was nice and attentive. read more

Maxie's - NC Pulled Pork - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Beautiful day to sit outside for Happy Hour. We enjoyed raw oysters, cocktails and dinner. It was all delicious. Our server was attentive, helpful and friendly. I'll definitely be back again. read more

We came for happy hour & stayed for dinner. The happy hour specials were great, bartender was friendly and we ended up staying for dinner & got the beef cheeks & grits (not pictured). We will definitely be back! read more

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The food was amazing and our server Daniel was great The only reason I gave them 4 stars instead of 5 is that it was my wife's birthday and I put that in open table when I made the reservation and they said and did nothing read more

Maxie's - Having dinner - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great place to eat either a small meal or dinner they have the best oysters. They also have special specials, which I like, and the service is always very good. read more

Great food, great service. I was visiting my Aunt for her 85th birthday and they rook me here. I had a fantastic Reubens, and the next time, chicken tenders. The service was great. Each time our waitress was always there, but not smothering, and when my Goddaughter ordered, she had some dietary restrictions and they were glad to accommodate her. Next time I visit, I know where I want to go. read more

What a find!!!! Run don't walk to Maxie's, you won't regret it. Everything was amazing - coupled with excellent customer service.l- Sagalle S was amazing. The bar is serving these drinks! Yes yes yes - we arrived just after 7pm and the fish fry was all sold out so plan accordingly. This is fun at the bar or at a table....go! read more

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Food has gone down. This use to be my favorite place. My friend and I didn't live our food. It wasn't good. Excellent customer service. Person who bright my food had his thumb in my plate. read more

Thankful that Yelp helped us find this gem! It's off the beaten path and kind of in the middle of nowhere but so worth it! Easy on and off the highway and ample street parking. Small restaurant so make reservations-they use open table for ease. Our waiter, Scott, was phenomenal! Went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We thoroughly enjoyed every single drink and food item. Left stuffed and with lunch for the next day! Husband raved about the pecan crusted trout filets. Their Mac and cheese side is enough to share, so worth it. We will be back. Bonus: vegetarian options as well as delicious mocktails! read more

Maxie's - Hurricane (left) and tropical storm mocktail (right) - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Arrived early for happy hour on a recent Friday. Started with shrimp cocktail on a bed of ice. The shrimp was cooked perfectly , firm, coated with a tasty spice. The bartender was friendly, talking with us about the shrimp and Vespalic family story. We ate upstairs after five and were overwhelmed by the service, Jeff, as we were one of two tables. The Vespalic Manhattan was seriously different and great. Ribs, brisket and more shrimp were awesome. We needed to take some of the sides home. We came casual but believe later being dressed up is ok. read more

4.5 stars. I've been here a few times before and I've enjoyed it every time. Tonight I was in with a friend for dinner. We split an order of the fried green tomatoes which I thought were delicious- nice and crispy and the sauce that came with them was wonderful. Generous portion. I also had the corn and crab soup which was flavorful but a little light on the crab. It also could have been served a little hotter. Maxie's has my favorite Mac and cheese...I think it's the best I've ever had, so I ordered a side of that and it did not disappoint. The cornbread with honey butter topped off a delicious meal. I also had two of the Maxie's old fashioned's. Very good drinks- the second was a little too strong and I had to ask them to add a bit of soda...can't complain about a "too strong" drink. Service was very nice- our waitress was very nice and patient with us as my friend and I talked for a long time (catching up) before putting our order in and we didn't feel rushed at all. Overall it was a great experience and I cannot wait to come back! read more

Not our first time at Maxie's and definitely won't be our last. We came for the $1 oysters happy hour deal and decided to pair it with a cup of corn chowder and shrimp and grits. The corn chowder and cornbread combo is a must! Very happy with the service and overall experience. read more

Garbage establishment. Called day before to verify if there was reservations for outside. They said no. We arrived and were told a hour and half wait for outside with three open tables. The maitre de got snippy when I mentioned we were told no reservations outside. Here is a picture for proof. read more

Maxie's - people sitting under a tent - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

What a great surprise this restaurant was. We had not been here before and were amazed a what a great dining experience it was. Highly recommend this restaurant but make reservations. If you like fried chicken, it's great. read more

First time here, feel cozy right at the moment walking in. Great staff. Menu price is reasonable with big portion. Will definitely coming back for the happy hours and tasty dishes read more

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We've been to Maxie's several times and each time it has been consistent ! This visit we celebrated my moms birthday and started with a few appetizers and drinks . The fried pickles were okay but I will stick to the fried green tomatoes on my next visit . My husband enjoys the Nola grilled oysters every time we come to Maxie's and the Gumbo. Service was great and the atmosphere upstairs was perfect for families with little ones . This was the first time we got to try the bread pudding and it was delicious . read more

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Great place for happy hour ($1 off whatever you're drinking) or dinner! I wish the website menu had been correct because I was hoping for fried pickles and when we got there they didn't have them. However, the mojitos were good, appetizers were delish and the bartender was very friendly. Only complaint: it was a beautiful Friday evening and the patio was closed (the chairs were locked up!) and we really wanted to sit outside! read more

Thought about going here several times but it's usually pretty busy. Somehow we managed to get a table around 5-530 on a Friday night just walking in. Waitress was very friendly. She asked if we had ever been there before and when we told her no she went over everything and answered questions that we had. I feel like the service was a little slow when it came to the drinks we ordered. We went with the jalapeño Margarita and Bohemian. Both were good, not anything exceptional but still good. We tried the Nashville hot nuggets for our appetizer, they were good. For our entrees we got the fish fry and shrimp & grits. The fish fry was a decent size, more than I thought it would be. There was quite a lot of grits, about 6 pieces of shrimp and a lot of sauce for my entree. Both were good but we probably wouldn't order them again. We are definitely open to going back and trying something different, just had a little bit of higher expectations for this one. read more

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After 5 years of waiting... the husband and i finally got to eat here! Every other attempts, there was always a long line out the door so we never got to even step into the place. Let's just say, the whole place is as great as people say. Atmosphere is A+. Service is A++. Food is A+++. We have to give a huge high five and big double thumbs up on the fish fry. Maxie's totally Aced it. Couldn't be anymore perfectly cooked and fresh. We've been to many fish fry's in the Milwaukee area and they've all been a total disappointment but Maxie's if the wait wasn't so long during peak hrs, you're totally the hit! We also order two oyster shooters which were pretty huge! (No complaints). Also got the (frog something) Seafood stew. A dozen of east coast oysters and man oh man. Everything was delicious. Great job on cleaning the oysters and shucking them. Most places end up having shell in the meat but Maxie's staffs ensures it's clean to the taste! Highly recommend this place. Our server Gina was amazing and super sweet! The bus boy was on it! Great staff! Great food! Happy customers. read more

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PORK CHEEKS! I ordered the Abita braised duroc pork cheeks served with tossed greens, pimento white cheddar grits and pickled kale & carrots. Looooved the pickled kale on top of the braised cheeks; it added a bright pop and was the perfect pairing. I typically don't eat grits and wish I would've asked for the mac n cheese instead. Fresh greens were OK but overdressed for my liking. The pork was the star of the meal. I didn't care for the complimentary cornbread (served cold and was dry). The orangey butter tasted a little off. I took the coca cola cake to go and ate it the next day. The cake itself was good but crumbly. Probably would've been better fully assembled with the chocolate and cherry syrups and served warm with the cherry ice cream. read more

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Maxie's is a delight. I love the dark wood, chandeliered ambiance. And, of course, their food is pretty awesome as well. I've been here on a few different occasions now and have been pleased with the experience each time. Most recently, we dropped by for some post 9pm bites on a Saturday night. I ordered their burger with mac & cheese on the side. Both were delish and incredibly filling (I brought half home). My dining companion got their jambalaya, which was also amazing (and ample!). We also got their cajun popcorn (zesty fried crawfish tails). I loved them and thought the remoulade was the perfect accompaniment. My dining companion thought they were a little heavy on the Old Bay seasoning. They're definitely flavorful! The service was a-ok throughout the evening. Get to it! read more

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Always great. I only wish I ate there more often, but Milw is filled with great places. Maxies reminds me of the Cajun south and you will enjoy, regardless of what you have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

The brandy OF was great. Never had fried green tomatoes before so not sure what to expect. Tasted like bland squash, the sauce was pretty much mayo and lemon juice. I specifically questioned the waiter about the beets in the salad. He guaranteed me they were fresh beets. They were not, they were canned. When I pointed this out he wasn't to upset. The fried chicken dinner was reheated chicken. Lukewarm, zero crunch, skin was limp. The mashed potatoes were barely warm as was the greens. We were first served the salad and appetizer together. Within 5 minutes the chicken was on the table. I asked waiter if he could have spaced things out a bit? He said he should of. The chicken was premade that's why it came out so quick. $13 for a salad, $10 for the tomatoes, $23 for 4 pieces of chicken. read more

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We came to Maxies to celebrate a birthday and had a terrific experience. We ordered the gumbo, hickory smoked wings, fish fry, chicken po'boy, Mac and cheese, and key lime pie. The wings are amazing! Perfect flavor and breading, and they're huge! Actually....it's all huge...the portion sizes are immense! I ordered a side of Mac and it was a giant plate. Looking forward to those leftovers. The key lime pie was pretty sour but the crust was amazing! read more

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Came for happy hour (4-6) for dollar oysters, dollar off drinks and fried green tomatoes. We had oysters, shrimp, fried tomatoes, the crab and corn chowder, gumbo, and the pulled pork sandwich. I might still be in a food coma. everything was exceptional. our bartender Sam was great! He helped me design two martinis I loved. definitely will be back!! i'd recommend coming as close to 4 as possible as it does fill up quickly!! read more

Maxie's - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Been to Maxie's twice now and now time to write the joint a proper review. Both times, I've had excellent service and meals, so this joint is now on my list of go to solid spots to get the goods. It can get a bit hectic as Maxie's get's busy but with the Yelp check in feature you won't have to spend too much dilly dallying around. First trip we sat upstairs at the bar, as we love to do at so many establishments. Made it just in time for the tail end of Happy Hour so I ordered some oysters and had a couple solid cocktails. The start of the night though was by far the Abita beer braised duroc pork cheeks with white cheddar grits. This dish was about as solid as you could ever ask for. The pork was fall off the bone tender and the flavors were all that and then some. Those grits held up well with the dish and it was just a treat to the taste buds. With that I knew we'd be back to try more. Second trip we went a little more pedestrian and I tried the catfish Po' Boy. Damn! The fillet of catfish they threw on this nicely sliced hunk of French bread was all that. It came perfectly dusted in a nice light cornmeal batter. I was impressed especially since I love Po' Boys. Also ordered the corn crab chowder soup, which was freaking outstanding! I could've ate two bowls of it. We also drank a couple cocktails and the standout for this jaunt was the jalapeno margarita. It was a small margarita but packed big flavor. Overall Maxie's is exactly where they should be. They impressed me big time for both visits we've been there. We brought friends the second time and they too enjoyed everything on their plates. I'll be back again for some Milwaukee style Southern delight. read more

DELICIOUS - DELICIOUS I was so happy that i stopped by here after work especially on a day that they were doing a Mardi-Gras special with their menu. I had SHRIMP a lot of shrimp and it was so yummy, the decorations and music was fun. staff was friendly and very attentive, the drinks were just so good and the flavor was consistent all 3 times. Which was a bonus for me, and using the yelp app on this day to get on the wait-list worked out for me not having a long wait. I have to go back and try their menu out and this review will have an update to it. read more

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