Good authentic Cajun! With so much to choose from in Ithaca NY, why would visitors look into a Cajun restaurant? Because we've found that this town is a foodie paradise, we love catfish, and we love love blackened catfish. We had Maxie's blackened catfish in a flavorful spicy deep-pink Creole sauce, with maple-braised (!) collard greens, black beans and rice. They were not fooling around. They know their true Cajun seasoning. The oysters at the next table looked great, too, but we had missed the happy hour special. Of course we added an appetizer of fried green tomatoes with a bright somewhat-spicy New Orleans version of remoulade. Any they didn't shortcut the sazerac either: they rinsed the glass with Pernod, and finished it with authentic Peychaud's bitters. Wonderful. read more

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My husband and I had dinner at Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar last week, and we had a great time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Maxie's in a little bit of New Orleans in Ithaca, and it really excels at that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the building and decor, to the drinks and decor, NOLA is everywhere on the menu and in the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started with a State Street Hurricane (dark and light rum, passionfruit, and lime) and a Spicy Margarita, which were both great. We had a half dozen of both of their oyster selections (Malpeque from PEI and Spindrift from MA), which they serve with freshly shaved horseradish (a nice touch). Then we shared a Caesar salad, their fish fry, and their special of the night - pan-seared arctic char (with a creamy tomato sauce with capers, cheesy grits, and garlicy spinach). Everything was great. As usual, our eyes were bigger than our stomachs, and we couldn't eat everything we ordered. But the food was so good we ate most of our leftovers the next day for breakfast. The service was very good, and the vibes are great - it's comfortable, casual, and fun. We had a fun meal and some great food. I'd happily return. read more

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Overall, food was tasty though a bit salty and service was mediocre. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Casual atmosphere for a chill meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I enjoyed the cornbread that they brought out to start- slightly dry and crumbly as most cornbread is but still yummy nonetheless. To start we tried their oysters. Not bad for Ithaca! For mains, we ordered the crabcakes and the fried shrimp basket. Both were on the salty side- classic shrimp fry. I told the waitress it was my friends birthday and asked her to bring out a slice of the chocolate cake as a surprise, but she forgot multiple times... maybe she was having an off day? Nonetheless, I liked the chocolate cake! Quite a filling meal, though nothing really stood out, I'm not sure I would return. read more

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Food was disgusting. Can't even say a good thing. Green fried tomato's must of been frozen, definitely not fresh. Fried till they were burnt. Definitely will not be back or recommend. read more

Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar - An oyster poboy with no oysters. Just breading. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Came here with my fiancé for happy hour and we loved it! Strong drinks, tasty cornbread, fresh oysters and a giant portion of fish fry with a super tasty tartar sauce! We also got the crab and corn chowder which was delicious! Great service as well! 10/10 and would 1000% go back again! read more

Came here for an anniversary dinner and was pleased. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It had a nice New Orleans vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the seafood was incredible. I don't really eat oysters but my sweetheart enjoyed them! read more

One of the best stops in Ithaca. Oysters, seafood and other choices. Did the shrimp po-but. Friends had gumbo and grits. Never disappoints. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ithaca, New York

We came to Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar for an early dinner. The complimentary corn bread with honey butter is so addicting. And we were very happy they give refills. We ordered: - Pan Seared Sea Scallops includes orange-saffron beurre blanc, brown butter, parmesan polenta, and garlic sauteed asparagus ($40). This was a special and it was satisfying. Scallops were cooked perfectly. - Shrimp and Grits (half size $20) includes shrimp, rich tasso ham gravy, over grits, add andouille sausage $6. This tasted more like a gumbo. - $2 Raw Oyster Happy Hour from 3:30-5:30pm. They offered Malpeque and Salutation Cove Oysters when we came. Both were delicious and meaty. Definitely make use of their happy hour prices! - Maxie Chocolate Marquise Cake ($11) included a chocolate devil's food cake, chocolate marquise, chocolate glaze, raspberry sauce, and fresh whipped cream. I wish there was more raspberry sauce to contrast the sweetness, but overall, it was a big slice and decadent. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. read more

Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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Maxie's is cute, busy, tasty, and fun. Servers are always fantastic and busy, but with great attitudes. Fried oysters and fried green tomatoes were spot on! My Caesar salad was also amazing. If you're looking for a 'healthy' choice, ask for the toppings and dressing on the side because that baby was loaded and I was there for it. read more

Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar - Fried oysters...delish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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My wife and I have been going to this restaurant since 2005! We are in love with this restaurant and its food selection. We went there back in June 2024 for my 25th college reunion and we took our kids (last time we ate here in 2007 there were no kids and we were newly married!). Ambiance: The restaurant has a very cool ambiance and decoration. It is hard to describe...very clean, very big, and very nice. Service: The service here is always nice...I would say you would have be truly unlucky to get bad service here. The staff is super nice. Food: I will let the description below explain ---------------------------------------------------------------- * Appetizers: I got a selection of oysters (can't remember which varietals) but they were very fresh! I was the only one out of our four who had them so the pics don't do it justice. * Fried green tomatoes: We had this one for the table and they were super tasty * Shrimp and Grits: My wife and I used to share this before and we had this as well and it was so tasty! The grits are always my favorite. * Chicken Fingers: My older son had this and he said it was very tasty. * Fried Shrimp: My younger son had this and I snuck a little bite and it was so YUMMY! I am sorry guys...this time I didn't take pictures of our food...my wife and I were so enamored of being at this place after 17 years that we forgot to till it was too late :) read more

Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar - Oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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The food is always incredible here and never disappoints! Fresh and tasty, with a unique set of options. The service is always quick and friendly and theyre very helpful when recommending food options! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is laid back and very fun![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will always go back to this place! The bartenders also know how to mix a great cocktail! read more

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excellent each and everytime -we love this place .." best drinks and seafood anywhere - and the desserts are to die for! Nothing better read more

This spot is definitely on my list to visit again and again! The food was incredible! So flavorful and filling. Our waitress was so helpful with making menu suggestions. I love that they have indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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The shrimp and grits and andouille sausage, chicken fried chicken, cornbread, oysters, salads, cocktails, gumbo fries, pulled pork, and chocolate coconut banana cream pie have all been perfect for more than 20 straight years. It's hard to believe that they really haven't made an error or had a down night, but it's true. This is our favorite restaurant anywhere. And we've been to more than a few. read more

The crab cakes are so yummy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love this place inside, the interior reminds me of New Orleans[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and they serve great seafood. The waiters take care of you and the chef is awesome. read more

Graduation weekend and knowing my son loves oyster, I checked yelp and found this place. They have an Oyster Happy Hour, $2 each. Got a dozen of those & 6 Little Necks. Wife had a Caesar Salad and Crab & Corn soup. Son had a Bleu Cheese Burger and I had the Jambalaya. HUGE, I MEAN HUGE portions. Everything was delicious. read more

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Our party of 4 was very pleased with the service and the food. We tried several different items from the menu and everyone was pleased. I would definitely go again. We were completely happy with this choice. I bet you will be too! read more

The service is absolutely amazing, and the blackened catfish was delicious like nothing else you can order in upstate!! The wine is perfectly chilled and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's the perfect date spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

A friend of us recommended Maxi's so we decided to give it a try. I wasn't too impressed with the food. Gumbo fries was great but the greatness of our dinner stopped there. My blackened fish was burnt more than it was blackened. My husband's jambalaya was dry and the rice was hard and uncooked. Staff however was friendly and accommodating. We sat outside in the balcony area on a high top, which faces the parking lot, so nothing amazing to look at, but it was really nice out and they have flowers around the balcony. I probably will try all other restaurants in town before I return to Maxi's. read more

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Made a reservation for a time just after they opened so there was plenty of parking in their lot. We were seated immediately in what seemed like a patio area. My seat was kinda close to the table behind me and a guy had to scoot in as much as he could so I could sit. I ordered an old fashion as I always try it when I see it on a restaurant's list of cocktails. When it arrived, I noticed there were crushed Maraschino cherries and found it to be strong rather than smooth. It was okay. We started with the fried greens tomatoes which was fried perfectly and the right thickness for a hearty green tomato. Would absolutely order that again. I also ordered 6 oysters and oh were they so delicious. My boyfriend and I shared the fish and chips and were so glad we did. The plate was HUGE and covered in fries. There were four chunky pieces of dish so the entire dish is easily shareable. While I wasn't a huge fan of the old fashion, I would go back to try another cocktail and taste more items off the menu. read more

Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar - Fried green tomatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ithaca, New York

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Delicious food and cool atmosphere, shrimp and grits was very flavorful would order again![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was very good! read more

Amazing! Officially my new fav place in Ithaca. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is super chic and super cool[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and the food is phenomenal 10/10 I had the fried oysters and they were so fresh and yummy! read more

Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar - fried oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Solid and filling food, good beers on tap. Not always the healthiest option on west state street but always comforting. Service very good also. Drinks can feel a bit overwatered depending on the bartender. read more

Everything we had was great! Recommend the berry iced tea, fresh shucked oysters, chicken fried chicken, shrimp and grits. The grits are a must try! And the waitress was amazing! Wish I remembered her name. read more

Some of the best oysters I've ever had excellent service [[HIGHLIGHT]]very cool spot with a lot of ambience[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. My blackened catfish was perfect. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Took me right back to Bourbon Street[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Thank you so much. read more

We enjoyed a very good dinner here. We started with raw oysters during Happy Hour! Excellent! We ordered steamed clams, and were similarly pleased. We like to graze and had sides of collard greens and spinach. This was all topped off by a generous slice of Key lime pie.ambiance of Seafood /fish.. "kid and bustling. Service was good and did not rush us. Only negative is limited parking. read more

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My wife and I visited on a busy Saturday night and we were lucky we had reservations. There is ample parking in a lot next door but obey the signs. The kitchen faces the main dining area and there is a nice charm about Maxie's. Like being in an old historic home. After we placed our order, we received a complimentary basket of corn bread which was fresh and tasty. My wife and I each began our meal with the Supper Club salad. Great choice! Very generous portion of greens, bleu cheese, toasted pecans, fresh apples, in a very tasty raspberry vinaigrette. My wife ordered the crab cake platter and I had the Jambalaya. The crab cake platter consisted of two large crabcakes with slaw. As a crabcake fan, my wife enjoyed them. My serving of Jambalaya was huge and I am embarrassed that I finished it all. Plenty of sausage and shrimp in a tasty creole rice. The prices were reasonable and competitive. The service was outstanding and very friendly. He asked about allergies and ensured none of the items we ordered contained any of it. I would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Delicious food. waitress was fantastic. definitely going back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]kind of a New Orleans feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My companion and I decided to try Maxie's for dinner while in Ithaca yesterday. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our server brought menus and water promptly. We ordered raw clams and raw oysters for appetizer - which were served with cocktail sauce, vinegar and grated horseradish. I especially liked the oysters...they were fresh and so smooth. For our meal, I had a half order of Shrimp & Grits with a side of Collard Greens. Both dishes were flavorful and delicious! My companion had tuna which he loved. Service was outstanding as well. We will definitely return!!!! read more

First time at Maxie's in almost ten years and all the things to love about it are the same! Fast and friendly service, quick seat, warm hearty plates of good! Not pictured here are the cornbread (amazing butter!) and the Po' Boy, which my friend really enjoyed. Always a satisfying experience! read more

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Amazing service food and accommodation. My mom's 87 birthday and they made it so easy for her to come in and even rearranged tables to take care of her. Then they put a birthday candle on her dessert Best place ever. Thank you so much. read more

did not expect such an amazing oyster experience in Ithaca. we went on a saturday night around 530pm, they only had seating at the bar (they had lots of tables and it was a really sad rainy day so they must be popular!!!). the service was amazing and we got to watch the oysters being shucked in front of us! can't imagine having her muscles. they came with FRESH horseradish (which i've never had) and YUM it was a slightly spicy, nutty flavor. there were two options of oysters that day in which me and my friend could not tell apart LOL. we said we liked the big ones so for round two the bartender gave us big ones only, so sweet! people sitting at the bar were friendly too. would come back again especially during happy hour 4-5:30pm read more

Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar - oysters & corn bread - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Casual bar feel with super friendly happy staff. Oysters and clams were fresh and delicious. Empress gin cocktail was superb. Bear in mind that parking can be limited. Definitely try to get here during happy hour, for the specials on the raw bar. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar - So. Good. Raw oysters and clams, gin cocktail. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Sat at the bar last night and had great service from one of the bartenders, sleeved lady, and the shucker guy both. Good vibe, great margaritas, and the oysters were super fresh and tasted amazing! Definitely recommended! read more

I came to Maxie's earlier in the summer and the experience was just as memorable as I expected! Service was excellent, drinks were generous, and food was hot fresh delicious and included a variety of vegetarian options! Would certainly return if in the area. read more

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Not only does Maxies have great food and service, but good and caring people as well. We had a lovely meal here (stand outs were the crab cakes and the banana cream pie) and I left my wallet at the table, before the place closed for two days. These wonderful people mailed my wallet several states away back to me! I'm so grateful for their kindness and help getting my things back. read more

First review in Ithaca, first 2-star review since I normally hold off on negativity--but this meal was beyond bad. I booked a reservation for my birthday dinner due to the great reviews on Yelp, but my friends and I were sorely disappointed. To start, the cornbread we got had a dry, crumbly texture that was punctuated by extremely sour bites (which my friend explained was from the baking soda not being incorporated/activated well). The drinks my friends got were all watery or sour. We ordered several appetizers: half round oysters, supper club salad, clams, cracker oysters, gumbo fries. The oysters were not bad but pricey. The salad lacked discernible dressing and the apples weren't fresh. The gumbo fries were pretty good, albeit very heavy after a while. DO NOT get the clams; the white wine sauce was sour (noticing a trend in these dishes). For entrees we got: blackened catfish, chicken fried chicken, shrimp fry. All of these entrees were lower quality than the appetizers; the catfish was acidic and the collard greens were oddly sweet, and the chicken fried chicken's breading was gummy. The location is also out of the way and the walk there from the Commons is definitely not a scenic one. The ambience within the restaurant was dim and run-down. I was really excited for this restaurant due to all the high ratings, but unfortunately, Maxie's is a hard pass. read more

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Service was beyond amazing. The food was mind blowing. Host Drew welcomed us and Izzy was an amazing server.

What a meal! It's been the longest time since I've had some quality Louisiana BBQ and wow did this hit the spot!! It's not every day you come across a place like Maxies. From the unique culinary offerings to the unparalleled customer service, this was a meal to remember. Just to give you an idea of how excellent the service was, I was unsure of which sides to get and the waitress brought me samples to help me decide!! The food came almost immediately as well which was a plus. Also, the complementary corn bread you receive right after ordering was also pretty great. If it was warm, it would have been perfect. I ordered the BBQ tofu and my friend got the Pulled Pork Sandwich. We split both coleslaws, baked beans, and the rough cut fries! My favorite sides were definitely the BBQ beans and the fries, and we both devoured our entrees. Don't know when I'll be back in Ithaca, but when I am, I'll definitely be stopping at Maxies! read more

Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar - Pulled pork sandwich - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Unfortunately, we didn't get the hype for this place. We were seated a a high top table in the bar which we usually enjoy but we found the atmosphere uncomfortable. They had the hostess stand set up in the bar and the phone rang off the hook with orders and reservations- the whole thing was frenzied. The floor was wooden and somewhat dirty and just had no vibe. We didn't find the food anything to write home about either. We had crab topped oysters and we wondered if there was any crab. The supper club salad was okay but tasted like there was no dressing on it. We normally love jambalaya but this was bland- it could have been from Applebee's. We did like the cornbread that was served with dinner. We have found better options in the Ithaca area. read more

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