I'm so happy that I was able to make it to Maximillian's because they've been on my list to try since I've moved to the area. I went with a group of friends and was able to have the private seating area since there were so many of us, which was really amazing because we knew that we would be catching up. The servers were attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered the Korean beef which was cooked perfectly and all the vegetables were fresh and flavorful. Also got a side of the brussels sprouts and they were delicious as well. The bartender did an amazing job making my drink called the cold snap. And of course I had to get a little dessert and got the mounds cake which wasn't overly sweet and very moist. This is definitely someplace. I'll bring friends and family when they come to visit. read more

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Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar is an adequate restaurant. Nothing spectacular. The food was good, the wine list basic, and the desserts average. read more

A Stellar Dining Experience A must visit for Food Network fans because you'll actually taste all the subtle and complex flavors you hear described on Top Chef and other cooking shows. My friend and I shared the Peach Gorgonzola Salad, Voodoo Trout, Yellow Curry Pistachio Chicken and Coconut Cake. Gorgonzola is first cousin to blue cheese and not a very subtle flavor but the peach salad was beautifully presented, light, slightly tangy and perfectly balanced. The chicken had soba noodles and the trout had mahogany fire noodles. Both were absolutely delicious and I usually don't care for noodles much. The trout was perfectly cooked with one of the most complex and delicious sauces I've ever tasted. Thai basil, ginger, cumin, garlic, coconut, shellfish sauce, with shrimp, cilantro, snow peas and tomatoes. There was a tiny bit of heat (spice) that was absolute perfection in terms of balance. The coconut cake was a yellow cake with a white frosting. Comfort food texture without being heavy. There was a delicate drizzle of lemon or caramel on top...we couldn't tell but it was delicious and I'm glad we didn't skip desert. We did end up taking some leftovers home but ate a lot when we were there. The thing that surprised me the most was I was full but not stuffed. Somehow, the very hearty, earthy, food wasn't heavy. I've never been to France or Italy, but based on the way I've heard people describe the food there, Maxmillion's is most likely on par with that. I'm picky about every aspect of my food and I couldn't come up with even one tiny complaint. read more

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Recently went here for the first time for girls night and it was a great experience! I really enjoyed the mussels, arancini, and calamari - the service was amazing as well. read more

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First time dining here last night...great friendly staff, great atmosphere, and probably a Top 5 meal that I have ever had! THIS PLACE IS A GEM! You can absolutely tell it's local and fresh (and I normally think that's BS). Started with the Crispy Brussels Sprouts and then the Homage to the Pig and my wife got the Shrimp Pasta. Incredible (chef's kiss). Going back for sure! read more

Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar - Homage to the Pig - New American Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We ate here for dinner for the first time and several reasons we won't be back. Too start too many employees standing at the front just staring at you - weird. Music too loud and wrong type for the restaurant. Food was good not great and just kind of fine - nothing to crave or brag about. Wanted to love it but did not. read more

Very good. First time here. Enjoyed a cocktail before dinner and it was made perfectly. Had the Voodoo special and it was a little underwhelming from a flavor perspective. Service was excellent and the interior had a relaxed feel to it. read more

Went there last night, the Korean barbecue dish is not only delicious but beautifully orchestrated on the plate. It's spicy got a little heat and a little sweet. The appetizer of cauliflower pizza is also a hit and worth ordering. It's a tossup with starter. I like better the cauliflower pizza or the incredible brussels sprouts. Hats off to Margie and all the people in the kitchen.. read more

We popped in for an unplanned dinner. We got the crispy Brussels sprouts appetizer. It was so good. I had the Curry Chicken dish and my wife had the Korean BBQ dish. Both were delicious and a lot of food. It was a causal atmosphere and our server was attentive. Very eclectic menu. Seasonal specials. read more

. This is an awesome place. Very authentic. I met the owners the kids friends and family. Awesome service and welcoming atmosphere. The food ....Everything was absolutely amazing. I had the beet salad... So fresh like literally freshly picked for today. I will go back just for the beet salad. Then the steak... Perfectly cooked and seasoned... No A1 needed. The service was great thanks to Diamond. Oh the calamari was prepared just right now to much better and not too crispy like some places..the sauce served was different but great...like finger licking good tasty. I can not not mention that they grow their own spices like basil, rosemary etc. Farm to table fresh. I can not wait to visit again.. read more

Hubs and I thoroughly enjoyed date night and dinner here. To start the service was excellent! Ben was just fabulous! We started with the crispy sesame calamari tossed in General Tso's spicy sweet glaze sesame and lemon served in a crispy wonton. It was light and fresh and bursting with flavor! Sooo good! Our entrees was the Burrata pasta which was handmade fettuccine in crushed tomato sauce and pesto on top of a bed of arugula topped with cold pressed EVO. Totally amazing! Ben anticipated our needs at each and every turn. Loved the piano music--adds a little romance and intimacy to the ambiance. Wonderful wonderful wonderful yummy deliciousness!!! read more

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OMG! What a fabulous restaurant. The calamari appetizer is the best in that southeast. The boo doo is to die for. And the wine selection is awesome. We love Will as nd Margie! Many thanks read more

Had another wonderful dinner yesterday at Maximillians. Food was exceptional. Service is attentive. A gem of a restaurant.

My favorite restaurant by far I wish I could eat here every day! The food and service are exceptional. You guys are the best.

Incredible service and wonderful food. Spoke to the owner/chef after my meal who clued me into the ingredients and prep methods.

Delicious as always! Great service. We ordered an angus with chimichurri and potatoes. Amazing flavor. Risotto was out of this world as well!!! read more

I have nothing bad to say about this restaurant! The staff was amazing and attentive and the food was delicious. I dined with a group of about 15 other foodie influencers in this restaurants upstairs private area. We ordered a variety of items that not disappoint. Everything was delivered in a timely manner, including the drinks. The chef even came out to personally thank us for visiting and for our contributions to the community, which alone made me want to return soon. read more

My husband found this restaurant on Yelp, and they were perfectly positioned for a stop coming out of RDU headed to Fayetteville. The staff and owner were friendly and welcoming. We had a reservation at the bar which allowed us the opportunity to interact more. Ross was bartending and was knowledgeable (food and wine - we didn't try any cocktails) and engaging. His food recommendations were spot on. Food was amazing. We started with the calamari, then I had the Korean BBQ and Dave had the ahi tuna special. All terrific. I'd order any of them again. We are particular about our wine, and after a couple of tastes Ross picked just the right one. I wouldn't have picked it off the menu but we really enjoyed it. We followed with a Muscadet which was true to style and wonderful with our Asian-flavored food. Not only would I highly recommend this place, but I would go out of my way to eat there. read more

We had dinner in an upstairs space with a group for a sales presentation. The food was FABULOUS !!! Started with a house salad with balsamic dressing. Fresh, crunchy and delicious. They also served us some focaccia triangles. For our main course, we chose the filet (forgot to take a pic, we were talking to our table mates ). The filet was perfectly cooked. Served with a potato mixture and veggies. Best part of the meal was MY dessert. The coconut cake was four layers of deliciousness !!! I took part of it home and ate it at 2 more meals. It was a generous piece. Hubby's key lime pie was also very good. They have an outdoor space that would make wine and dessert a great option this summer. We will be back !!!! read more

Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar - House Salad - New American Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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We stopped by here for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed things, eating at the bar. We began with some mussels and then ordered a great pork dish that had some cabbage that was somehow amazing and paired perfectly with our meat. We also split a nice bottle of Sancere and finishex dinner with a peated whiskey. Great service from Dave, as well as some great advice on our selections. I'll return next time with my wife when she comes with me from Austin, Texas in June or July. The dinner here was very worth my while. read more

Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar - Mussels - New American Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The food was excellent and service good. However, it was very loud inside the restaurant and it wasn't even full. Although the food was good, it wasn't a pleasant experience. read more

I ate at Maximillians celebrating my adult nephew's birthday with a party of 5. We were met at the door by one of the co-owners and our server Zack both of whom were very friendly and helpful in understanding the menu, wine and beer selections. Zack let us try different beers and a mixed drink to find which one each of us liked best. My twin brother selected a Stout beer that paired nicely with his Homage to the Pig entree while my German Mosel River 2019 St. Christopher Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling paired well with the Voodoo entree and my aging Mom got a Shirley Temple. We started with two appetizers that were the best part of the meal. The Crispy Sesame Calamari with General Tso's spicy sweet glaze served in an edible wonton basket was succulent and amazing. It came highly recommended and did not disappoint. We also had the Marrow - Canoe-cut Beef bones with marrow cooked with parsley and served with capers, red onions and crostini served over Focaccia bread. Never had something like this before and it was an interesting appetizer that is definitely worth a try!!! The entrees were a mixed bag and why I gave the meal 4 stars versus 5. The Homage to the Pig was a nice manly meal with a double-cut pork chop served with Baby Cabbage & Sausage Gratin and Candied Bacon Carrots served with Lusty Monk Mustard Creme. All aspects of this dish were great. The Korean BBQ Beef entree was also very good but tasted to me more like a Thai Yum Nua Spicy Beef Salad than Korean BBQ. The flavor profiles were diverse and worth trying. The "Voodoo of the Day" was disappointing. I had very high expectations of this dish after reading excellent prior reviews about this dish with a beautiful tuna filet. For my dish the chef was introducing this dish with a beef skirt steak for the first time. I felt the Thai style voodoo seafood sauce did not work as well with the somewhat tough skirt steak and was spicier than I like. I would like to try this again with the tuna and toned down a little. My mother tried the Pasta Fattoria on the recommendation of our server. While it was a beautiful dish with Orecchiette Pasta, Rainbow Chard, Bacon, Roasted Garlic, Onion, Tomato and a large dollop of Siano Burratta Cheese the flavor profiles were off and my mother could only eat one bite feeling like it tasted like pasta served in dish water. The server and co-owner worked very hard to satisfy her by offering to provide a different dish free of charge. She accepted a focaccia bread plate and sampled the other entrees but felt like the food prices were high for something she really didn't like. We got three desserts including a Reese's chocolate and peanut butter pie that came out with a flaming birthday candle with great singing by our server Zack. The Flourless Chocolate Cake was a wonderfully warm chocolaty treat that was our favorite dessert. The Creme Brûlée was also excellent and exactly what you would expect from this classic dish. Overall, the meal was good, and in some cases great. The service from Zack and the co-owner could not have been better. Unfortunately two of the entrees missed the mark for me and for the prices raised my expectations to more than what was delivered. I look forward to trying this again to have a better food choice. read more

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I booked Maximillian's for a Valentine's Day dinner, and couldn't have been happier with the experience. Upon arrival, our reservation and table were ready and we were seated immediately. Multiple staff helped us get settled in an efficient manner. Caesar Salad and Calamari (oof ) were lovely! For entree Korean BBQ and Specialty Jumbo Lump Crab Pasta (Daily Special). Then, Tiramisu for dinner. All of the food was fresh and well prepared - the calamari was a standout! Staff was professional, courteous, and authentic. The restaurant had a formal meets family-owned quality that we really appreciated! Will definitely be back. read more

Greatest food in the Triangle. If you've never been here before I would highly recommend giving them a shot. Freshest and best seafood that rivals some of my favorite spots on our coast. There's a lot in store here folks. 5/5 from me and my family. Can't beat their food or service! It's a lovely spot with fantastic ambiance! read more

Service was great but food was okay at best. Everything was just overdone - too much salt, too much oil, too much sauce. And my BBQ beef was cold. read more

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Enjoyed my birthday celebration tonight. We started with calamari in a fried wonton. It's the best I have ever tasted (not kidding ). My husband had the fish of the day which was trout, served over spicy ravioli. ...delicious. I ordered shrimp with fettuccine, arugula, tomatoes and roasted garlic. To end the night, I had coffee with Frangelico and the chocolate hazelnut cheesecake. Server was very attentive and the owner came over to tell us stories of his many years at this establishment. His wife was also in the kitchen. It is obviously a family atmosphere with owners that care about food presentation and their customers. read more

Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar - Fried calamari from. MAXIMILLIONS in Cary.NC So good.!! - New American Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This place is amazing! The food is outstanding and the staff were wonderful! They use locally sourced produce, meat, and seafood that made my meal taste so fresh and delicious. I had a vegetable pasta dish with a burrata cheese ball and my friend had the NC trout. The flavors were unreal! To finish off our meal, we ordered a slice of the chef's famous coconut cake. OMG soooo good! The chef and owner chatted with us about the restaurant and her food. She was so friendly and sweet. I felt like I was having dinner in my house - everything just tasted like a home cooked meal, nothing commercialized. I loved it and will be back for more! I loved the ambiance of the restaurant too! I'd give it 10 stars if I could! read more

WTH!! This place has been there 4-ever.. It has been on the list but never made it there.... Until tonight. WOW!!!! This place is amazing. Food was fantastic as well as service. 10 out of 10. Put this one on your restaurant rotation!! This one is a sleeper for sure... read more

The bartenders and general manager at this restaurant are amazing! They definitely know how to give great service throughout the entire meal. I have never had a bad experience here and have also never had a bad meal! The mussels are a MUST HAVE for an appetizer. My boyfriend loves their ceviche. And I always go for the voodoo of the day as my entree. You can never go wrong ordering their mountain trout as well. All around one of my favorite restaurants to go to when I'm feeling like having a fancy meal! read more

I seldom give 3 stars let alone 5 but this restaurant earned the rating for ambiance, fabulous food creatively presented, and attentive and courteous staff. Do yourself a favor DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!! read more

The food was sublime, the bartender was awesome and according to my friend who was with me "made the best old fashion she ever had!" The ambiance was very well fit for this place! Money well spent! read more

Come to Maximillians if you want a fine dining experience in Cary! While the dishes are pricey, it's worth it and portions are massive. Service and ambiance were also great. I came with a friend for dinner and the two of us split the Maple Leaf Farms Crispy Half Duck Confit, Homage to the Pig, and Flourless Chocolate Torte. The Duck Confit was hands down my favorite dish!! Definitely recommended. It came with a sweet potato, bacon, rosemary tart (kind of like a pie slice), and the duck was cooked with a port-wine demi glace and an amazing pecan-spice brittle. The Homage to the Pig was a massive pork shank with five grain blend, ham hock braised collards (a bit salty), and a bacon, onion, apple jam. While this was decent, it didn't hit the spot like the Duck Confit. The Flourless Chocolate Torte was topped with some vanilla gelato, which gave it a nice touch. However, since it was flourless, the texture was really different from what we were used to - it was a lot like a brownie. Good spot for a date night or just a lovely meal! read more

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Every single thing at this restaurant is amazing. No matter what you get. DONT GET ME STARTED ON THE CALAMARI. Best calamari I've ever had. The service was also very friendly. It gave cozy family owned restaurant vibes. All the servers where very friendly. Definitely would recommend if you are looking for a family night out or date night! read more

Food was incredible. Ben met all of my needs at every step of the way. Just an incredible server who's very attentive to patrons. I get the sense they really hire people of integrity. Ben was working hard all night it's great to see that kind of work ethic. I think I might love him. Kids got a great head of hair. Yummy yummy deliciousness. Would 100% come back the food was great the atmosphere was great but most of all Ben was amazing! read more

Saying that the management is absolutely horrible is an understatement. When trying to enjoy my dinner with my fiancé, we hear screaming erupt from the kitchen aimed to the staff. It not only disrupts the flow of conversation, but ruins the entire experience in at self. I will not be coming back. At all. read more

Nice workers and good service but the food came in small portions and it was overpriced. No ambiance.

This place and experience was wonderful! First, it's super cute with lots of little touches here and there! Second, it seemed to be a very kid friendly place! We usually don't take the kids out to eat to much, let alone a fine dining restaurant because they're kids, and we don't want to disrupt other people's meals. We got there when the doors opened so the place wouldn't be packed. The kids were allowed to walk around and check things out to their heart's desire! The older two even got to watch the "magic" happen as the chefs were preparing our meals! Every single person in that restaurant was so very kind, friendly, and happy! Everyone was talking to the kids and didn't seemed to be bothered by their presence at all. Third, the food was AMAZING! I didn't get pics of the calamari (super delicious and beautifully displayed) or any of our desserts (key lime pie, chocolate and peanut butter mousse cake, and the coconut cake), because well I have three kids and they quickly dived in before a picture could be taken. The garlic bread was an appetizer and it was the best garlic bread we've ever tasted! The outside had a nice crispiness with the inside being soft and full of flavor! My husband isn't a huge meat eater, but the chef was able to talk to him and design an amazing dish full of delicious fresh vegetables over fettuccine noodles. He loved how yummy it was and ate every bite! I had the trout and holy cow! It was the best trout I've ever had by far! The pesto that came with fish was also very flavorful and the best pesto I've ever tasted! The vegetables were also tender and flavorful too! My boys had their own special dishes (fettuccine with pink sauce and flat bread cauliflower pizza), that they both absolutely enjoyed! My kids have talked about their experience the last couple of days and can't wait to go back again. Such an incredible experience with insanely delicious food!!! read more

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I have always had a great experience at this restaurant and also on the pizza side. Maximilian's has been in Cary for a while and is tucked away in a small strip area off of 54. I was able to make a reservation on opentable and there was no wait on a Thursday night. The wine is a bit pricey at $10 a glass so a bottle for $30 or the martinis are a better bang for your buck. The wine was also not served in fancy stemware so I would get a martini next time. The menu has lots of flavor and many dishes have Asian and exotic spices in them. I stuck with the salmon since I have a mild palette and it was perfectly prepared with mussels and vegetables. The staff was very attentive and I had a very enjoyable meal and evening. read more

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Phenomenal food and service. Love the relaxed ambiance and extremely knowledgeable staff. If you have not tried their menu it is a must. So delicious. read more

The food was good, but the restaurant is way too cold inside. Even my hot-natured friends were cold.