The food was great! Coconut shrimp was amazing. We got sat and greeted pretty fast but it took our server 20 years to even give us our drinks. It's very cute inside. I think the poolside servers share the kitchen with this restaurant so it's confusing who's the servers and who's not. Service was kinda slow but the food was great! Took forever to get our bill as well. read more

Music was too loud. You couldn't hear the server. The drink menu was poorly written and lacked variety. The food was mid. All the burgers are double-patty. Too much for a lot of us. (Let's pump the brakes on the excessive portions.) The fries were below mid. Cold and flavorless. The other menu item was the appetizer Urban Street tacos. Too salty. Not enough steak. I don't get the high rating. Maybe it's the happy hour crew that fuels it. read more

Food was not what I expected and not up to par (specifically, fatty meat that was cooked 2 steps beyond the requested cook. I hope they can find another meat supplier since fat is cheating them out of money too. Service was ok. Good margarita. They corrected the bill when we had to send food back, so not having to have that discussion was mindful of them. I'm excited about soccer too, perhaps a little lower on the volume so your patrons can mingle while they watch. I hate leaving reviews like this, but they won't grow if they don't know. I hope we can try again for a better experience in the future. read more

The location is pretty great on Miami Beach, but the food is nothing special. We had breakfast on a weekday and sat outside under the lights and the umbrellas which were inviting. We were perfectly covered when a short 15 minute rain shower swept through during our meal. Service was slow, but very friendly. I had pancakes which were just OK. My friend had granola and she seemed to enjoy it. With so many choices to eat in the area I likely wouldn't be back right away. read more

We had the best empanadas from this place a year ago. So much so that we sought them out this year walked a good mile, hungry and bypassing all other restaurants to get back here. These are the worst empanadas I've ever had. They must have changed chefs or recipes but whatever they changed, they should just 86 empanadas from their menu. A pic is worth a thousand words. read more

Maxine's Bistro & Bar - An alleged empanada. The worst $20 I've spent in a long time, maybe ever. - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Really beautiful ambiance. The food did take a while to come out and the food was alright. Definitely ask for outdoor seating. read more

Maxine's Bistro & Bar - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I got the coconut shrimp with fries. They Needed salt. Would have been better with rice, over fries. I told my waitress that there was a time crunch, But still feel like it took a while bit to come out. Gratuity was included. The ambience was a mixture of beachy, jungle porch, and, in the corner, sports bar. I'm happy that I got my coconut shrimp fix in, but I wouldn't say it was my favorite. The ambulance is super nice, though, and I would consider returning for that. read more

Maxine's Bistro & Bar - Coconut Shrimp & fries - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Best breakfast in Miami Beach area especially in South beach. The menu is big but not too big, the servers and wait staff are all so KIND (Very accommodating and give good food suggestions). The ambience is SO MIAMI (floral, sunny, outdoors and the indoors is gorgeous too). We got the benedicts, breakfast sandwich, avo toast and French toast. The breakfast potatoes were STELLAR. Our whole group of 6 people absolutely recommends this, it's a not-so-hidden gem of south Beach. read more

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The best huevos rancheros I've had! Service was a bit slow and they had no idea we made a reservation. Would not recommend if you're in a hurry! read more

We are staying at the Catalina hotel and had a little bit of a wait. We decided to try Maxine's bistro. Leslie our waitress helped us with menu. I like different drinks and she was very helpful!! Leslie was nice and had a great personality which was great after a fun cruise. The starter and the drinks were amazing and the music made you want to sing!!! We are here for another day and will definitely be back!!! Thanks Leslie for showing us a wonderful experience at our first restaurant in Miami!!!! read more

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Mario is such a good server he was so nice and quick with the service 10/10 and the food was really good

I had the salmon wrap with fries and an old fashion as my drink. The wrap was light and fresh but also filling. The French fries were also well above average. The scenery was a chill/relaxing vibe. Also, shoutout to Matt (not Maxx) for being a great server! Good prices and great food- you can't go wrong with this spot. read more

Maxine's Bistro & Bar - The Salmon Wrap - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Four of us had dinner at Maxine's. It was a disappointing experience. Overall our entrees looked great but were tasteless. They could definitely use more seasonings and fresher ingredients. Curiously, we found many of the food items lacking ingredients specified by the menu. The chicken sandwich lacked any aioli or bacon as specified by the menu. Nor did it come with coleslaw as specified. None of our sandwiches came with coleslaw. We asked and she said they did not have coleslaw today. (Really???) The fries were mushy. The sandwich was dry. The salmon wrap looked great but was really tasteless. Even the Charissa sauce lacked spice. My veggie wrap looked awesome and loaded. But again, it was unremarkable and was smothered in very salty hummus. It didn't taste fresh. They have some interesting pizzas on the board out front, like a spicy tomato pizza. When I ordered it, she said, "We don't have pizza's today". Really?? The bill came with an 18% gratuity added and she told us that she does not get that gratuity because the restaurant keeps it. She asked us to leave her an additional tip. What a scam! I see little redeeming value in this place. read more

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This was the restaurant In the lobby of our hotel and everything we tried was so delicious! It is pricey, as everything is in south beach but I actually found it to be a bit more reasonable than some other options. The menu has a bit of everything for everyone. We ordered the meat pizza, calamari, paella and the Miami Vice which is a must order. The calamari is also a must for us we got two orders cause it was so delicious with a light batter and thick pieces. The pizza was just ok with a really crispy nearly burnt crust and it was nothing special but had a great sauce. The paella I would skip. It lacked flavor and was skimpy in portion for the price. It also only had calamari and shrimp instead of your typical paella array. The drinks here are strong even the frozen ones! We came later at night to visit the bartender, Andres, who was also our server when they opened and he made me one of the best spicy drinks ever. I told him I like spicy and smoky and he delivered! He was a highlight of our experience and would gladly come again to have some drinks made by him. read more

Ana at Maxine's was great! She was very attentive and kind. Our food was amazing and came out just like we ordered. I got the fried snapper and it was really good. Ana was a great server and I highly recommend her and Maxine's. The tropical feel of the restaurant on the patio is so nice. read more

Maxine's Bistro & Bar - Patio - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Great Ambiance Decent Service TERRIBLE food quality & the way the service charge is structured is absolutely ridiculous read more

The cocktails are a yes, the service is great, and the location is on Collins and central to a lot. The food is okay. It's nothing to write home about but they have a large menu with lots of options including vegan and vegetarian which is nice when you're doing group dining with people who have dietary restrictions. read more

Maxine's Bistro & Bar - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I should have known better when the hostess at front didn't know if they did take out orders. But, I am on vacation, in a good mood, and not here to get anyone in trouble. Anyway. Found out yesterday, I could get an order to go. Hooked me up with a server to take my order. The manager indicated we should go inside (most of the seating is outdoor) and I followed the server in. I was blasted with the smell of old urine. WTF??? I was just in a hurry, so I just placed my order. Except they can't do a half and half pizza. Ok, whatever, Hawaiian because I am not about to tell my wife she couldn't get what she wanted. While I waited, someone came out of the kitchen and was yelling at all the staff to meet in the kitchen immediately. It is 6pm on a Saturday, what kind of craziness is going on here?! I said nothing and just sat there with a dumb look on my face, because I have worked in restaurants and people who are jerks get their food messed with. Any, got the pizza pretty quick and it was better than average. So I guess I got dinner and a show? Anyway, not sure I will return. read more

Food was average. The service lacks of attention & takes years to take your order. I ask for extra pesto for my panini because took 40 minutes for a sandwich & didn't have the ingredients that shows on the menu. Had two small slice of tomatoes & thin slice oh mozzarella that costs 18 dollars the worst thing is that my side of pesto never got to the table. The view is nice but the service it needs improvement. read more

Had a good experience and came back the same week.. burgers are great.. pizza is huge.. Leslie was great thank you read more

Just walked out after sitting without being greeted or served. Servers milling around but no one waiting on tables?

Marco fue el mejor server y bartender. Muy amigable y nos dio fast service. Y sobre todo ase las mejor tasty drinks read more

Maxine's Bistro & Bar - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Went to Maxine's on Super Bowl Sunday around 5:30 PM planning to watch the game, but we left at halftime after a disappointing experience. The restaurant wasn't busy, and while we were greeted quickly, service slowed down immediately after. Our server, Alvaro, rushed us to order but then took nearly an hour to bring out a "Margherita" pizza that did not match the menu description. It was supposed to have fresh mozzarella and fresh tomato, but instead came with shredded mozzarella that hadn't fully melted, no fresh tomato, and a very floppy crust. It felt like a basic cheese pizza with store-bought sauce and cheese. Our tacos were decent and drinks were fine, but nothing stood out. We also waited about 30 minutes just to receive the bill and had to ask another server to find ours. Our waters sat empty, and there was little follow-up. When we politely expressed our disappointment and asked for some kind of discount given the wait and food quality, we were met with a defensive and rude response instead of accountability. To top it off, despite advertising as a good game-day spot, they weren't even playing the Super Bowl audio--just random music. After spending around $80 and over two hours there, we will not be coming back. read more

Great place for dinner and drinks! Emre our server was awesome and helpful. Atmosphere is a fun vibe. Highly recommend! read more

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We had dinner here. The food was good and we even had dessert. It was wonderful. Martin was our server. He's really good. read more

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My wife and I ordered a couple drinks and an appetizer at the bar. After about 30 minutes the appetizer didn't appear. I asked the waiter who said there was a "problem in the kitchen" . So we cancelled the order and checked out. On top of the 20% service fee the waiter took it upon himself to add a 14% tip on the bill. I was going to complain but my wife didn't want to bother. Check your bill, total garbage service and on the waiter to do that without asking. Please don't respond with a ridiculous apology, never again. read more

It's everything for me! The mood just continues to build. I wasn't going to try this restaurant because I hardly eat at hotel restaurants. This one is a vibe though. Chris, the bartender, was a great addition too. He's quite pleasant and easy on the eyes He's not pushy but you can see he likes serving his cocktails. If you're checked in to The Catalina, there is free happy hour from 5-6pm I ordered the Salmon Piccata and decided I need not do anything else for the night The pool is just feet away & you can move the party out there as long as you don't have anything in glass containers. They have an amazing selection of vegetarian selections, like a house veggie burger, veggie wrap, quinoa salad, & hummus (appetizer). I had red velvet to-go & it was delectable Come one, come all & I hope to run into you when I come again! read more

Maxine's Bistro & Bar - Red Velvet Cake - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

TERRIBLE SERVICE! We ordered and waited for 30+ minutes. Got the wrong order and then they never came back with a part of the order. Gratuity + Service charge already applied - just really terrible. read more

Good Music , fast service. Food was great, friendly people and good vives. I did not get the chance to try the NY steak. Will do next time read more

Maxine's Bistro & Bar - Let's tryout:) let you know in a few - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Allergen aware customers BEWARE! We are here 3 times during our stay -no issues. Last day for breakfast was a disaster. We explained to the waiter over and over about a nut allergy to ensure he told the kitchen. Pancakes come out with Nutella on them. We tell him. He comes back with one less pancake.....which also had Nutella on them. Tell him again. He comes back with same pancakes with Nutella scraped off. All while the manager was rudely explaining to us they have a policy that they DO NOT serve people with food allergies here. Pancakes delivered again. Thankfully we noticed before eating it. But the back and forth of the pancakes and the manager was nothing shy of a comedy act..... read more

Maxine's Bistro & Bar - Notice the Nutella scraped off..... - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

$10 water OMG, it was so hot inside we ordered 3 waters but they never said it was not included- $30 for water! Food was great, service great, Mahi sandwich fresh , not spicy. Slightly bland but they added a nice spicy sauce. It was great, Mule was not too strong or too much ice - just perfect read more

Food was pretty good to say we randomly ended up here walking down Collins ave. Cute atmosphere/ food presentation. read more

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Omg the best costumer service Andres is the most amazing bartender, I am very great full with him for he's amazing service, thank you for having such amazing bartender & the food was amazing highly recommended this restaurant. read more

Maxine's Bistro & Bar - Mescal margarita . - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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I visited this place almost every night on my last 5 day trip to Miami Beach. I love sitting outside, and watching all the happenings! The Maxine's Burger is my absolute favorite, and the french fries are pretty good too! There is an indoor and outdoor bar, and indoor and outdoor seating too. Great place! ps. Ask for Nacho to be your waiter, that man is the GOAT! He is the most awesome waiter I have ever met! You are the best, Nacho! read more

Our server Chevaly was excellent! We were in a rush to get to the airport and she was very accommodating and let us know the quickest dishes to order. She was also a delightful and kind server, making sure to check in on us throughout the meal. Thank you, Chevaly! read more

Last time we were in town we stopped in multiple times for the bruschetta. It was so dang good. This was our first stop on our trip this visit, and it was pretty underwhelming. The bruschetta was still decent but not nearly what it was before (compare my photo with Kristi F's photo from last year) and the service was lacking. The server was nice enough but the hostess had to chase him down a couple times. The drinks and DJ were good. Overall not terrible but it won't be our main spot this visit. read more

Maxine's Bistro & Bar - Bruschetta - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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While staying within the Catalina's three hotels there was an offering for a free happy hour drink at Maxine's. The location was cute and well decorated. We arrived a couple minutes before happy hour ended, the bartender asked for ID (coming from the beach with no wallet) and we asked if they could wait for us to get it and still allow us to participate. At first the bartender was quick to deny this request. I ran up to the room and got the ID right before the time was up. This seemed unnecessary considering we were there before the happy hour ended. Regardless, we understood. Then, we ordered from the restaurant an assorted cheese and fruit board... unfortunately, there was mold on the cheese. We immediately sent it back and they mentioned they would remake it. After the experience we realized it wasn't worth any risk of more carelessness. This is the type of situation where the restaurant could have sent us a free item to compensate for their lack of care, which they did not. (Easily could've comped our one small bottle of water that they charged $6 for). Proceed with caution! read more

Maxine's Bistro & Bar - Assorted Cheese & Fruit Board - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Had not been there in a while. Last night's service was terrible. Server got orders wrong and kept forgetting requested items. I asked three times for ice, and lemons. He also forgot a soda order. Brought me hot tea when I asked for iced tea. I think he was not fluent in English. He didn't know the word, "bread." Said, "What's that?" Server said, "Sorry. I have no assistant tonight." And yet they have the nerve to charge mandatory 20% service charges. That is my biggest gripe. read more

Slow staff ,when they arrived they acted like we were an inconvenience. The order was incorrect, we had burgers, very bland, would not recommend this b place at all. read more

Got the classic eggs Benedict with breakfast potatoes for the side. I don't usually like breakfast potatoes but the potatoes were actually the best part of the meal. Everything was good. read more

Maxine's Bistro & Bar - Classic eggs Benedict with potatoes - New American Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida