We will not return here. We met friends here before going to the nearby casino. Overpriced for just adequate food. Service was good. Very crowded and too dark. Menu very limited. I had the chicken dish. It was good but for the price not spectacular. My husband had a nice burger but only one side (fries), should get a second side like coleslaw. read more

I went for dinner it's been a regular spot my daughter and I enjoy. Excellent service as usual! There was a mistake with my appetizer and it was quickly rectified. I noticed on my bill they had comped one of my drinks that I was not expecting but greatly appreciated. The only suggestion I have is bring back the old Caesar salad! Great job all :) read more

Pretty good eats after a fun day at the basketball hall of fame. Michelle was great and personable, and her service was excellent. read more

I came here for the tacos and they didn't disappoint! Great service, quick and very friendly. Food was delicious. Lots of steak options, plus lighter fare. I chose the poke over a salad and no regrets. Delicious! Very chill ambiance and lots of parking out front. read more

Max's Tavern - Spicy Tuna Tacos - Steakhouses Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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Max's is definitely on an upswing! I never used to go to this place because the food was overpriced and not that good. Decided to give it another try and have had several positive experiences since then. They have a great happy hour menu! The food is well prepared and seasoned well. The atmosphere has always been great and still is. Very excited to have this back as a go to spot! read more

5 star !!!! My group had rib eyes and burgers for dinner. Fish n Chips for lunch was crunchy and tender! A must place to dine .

My bow and I had a wonderful birthday dinner for him at this restaurant. First of all, they've done a great job with Covid making the restaurant very safe. I had never been to this restaurant. My boyfriend had mentionmentioned that the food comes out fast. We let the waiter know we were in no rush and he ensured that we had a leisurely dinner. He was great! He ordered the steak and it was presented very well and he said it was very delicious. I had a tomato and mozzarella salad and added salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly and I would love to have the salad again! I can't wait to return. read more

Max's Tavern - Tomato salad with salmon - Steakhouses Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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Stopped in for lunch. I've eaten here many times and have had decent experiences. Not this time. I sat at the bar and was the only one. I ordered and waited. A couple of beer salesmen came in and the bar tender focused on them for a good 15 minutes ignoring me totally. I never got my meal and finally just asked to pay for drink and left. Just disappointed read more

A little disappointed with our experience solely because of all the hype around this place. Went in on a busy weekend night and waited for a table. Our server ally I believe, was very busy yet very down to earth. Although she couldn't answer a few of our questions on the menu, she helped us pick a few dishes that we ended up splitting. We sadly didn't like our cocktails but because of how busy it was we just sucked em down instead of making a fuss to avoid waiting for new ones. Several dessert options weren't available sadly so we cut our visit short. Typical upscale interior but something was missing for us. Just didn't do it for us. read more

Was recommended by a friend to come here. She is now in my trusted circle for food!!! Since me and my boyfriend haven't been eating out during quarantine, we splurged at Max's. Everything was so satisfying and you could taste the amount of care that the chef's put into the food. I especially enjoyed the Spicy Tuna Tacos for an appetizer and Beer Battered Polluck as my Entree. There are only two tacos but they are so freakin delicious that it's worth it! The polluck was very tender and nice and crispy on the outside. It tasted so good with all the sides to pair with the fish and french fries to eat for your fish breaks . If you need some veggies in your life, order the squash which comes with yummy curry . I also recommend the Par then Bar (bourbon, sweet tea, lemonade) if you like sweeter drinks. This was so refreshing and perfect for a hot day. Due to Covid-19 Times, only outdoor seating was available. But it gave me the opportunity to take glorious pictures in the sun. All workers were wearing face shields or masks and each table was pretty well spaced. The only thing I complain about are the leather seats during the spring/summer. It was so hot and uncomfortable sitting on the seat that me and my boyfriend were eating while standing up . Only giving this place 4 stars because it was a bit pricey. The dishes were really enjoyable but not as unique or very special (other than the spicy tuna tacos). Follow me @absandflab on Instagram! read more

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I am very tired nurse who called the restaurant to get some to go food for supper. The girl who helped me order was so helpful. She even went through the salad selection and told me what they had for vegetables and what I might like . I have never found anyone who went out of their waylike that to help me . When I went to pick up my food, she met me at the door and called me by name. The hostess name was Lillie. I have to say my interaction with Lily was worth the drive to get my dinner. When a sweet sweet lady. Lily you made my day. I suppose I should comment on the shrimp I bought. They were great! But Lily was the best. read more

Prime rib,baked stuffed lobster on the money and afforfable. Outside is amazing for eating.

This place is absolutely horrible. Horrible service. Took one hour to get my actual meal. I would not come here again, and I do not recommend that you come here either. But hey, at least I got a cool butter dish. And the Chocolate macaron was good but the other two were soggy and did not taste good. Thank You. - 13 Year Old that absolutely hated this experience read more

Max's Tavern - horrible soggy macarons - Steakhouses Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

Good food. Caesar salad had a bit much dressing but for the most part they have excellent entrees. Waitress was very experienced and efficient. The restaurant wasn't very busy on this day bit it does get crowded as it's one of the few quality restaurants in Springfield. read more

Last night we met our son for dinner at Max's. Unfortunately we had a medical emergency before we could eat our meals so I can't speak to the food. But the response of the staff was unbelievable. They jumped right in and took care of the situation with professionalism and compassion. My family really appreciated it. I hope to return soon! read more

We had a very nice lunch here. I had the tuna tacos and Sandy had a hamburger and baked potato slices (all gluten and dairy free). I also had the fried cauliflower. Nice waiter - I bet the steaks are good and I would've loved to have a cocktail! It was such a hot day, the air felt nice. It was very relaxing environment read more

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Great find! Reasonably priced well prepared food with great service and friendly waitstaff!

One of my favorites for happy hour. My friend loves the "buck a shuck" special on Mondays. I'm not a fan so my standard is usually the Mac and cheese side and a martini. Tonight was no exception. Our waiter was very attentive and the bar area had a light crowd. We opted to sit inside but tables were open outside. I had the seasonal pineapple martini and it did not disappoint. read more

Max's Tavern - Pineapple martini! Delish could have easily had two! - Steakhouses Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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Read some positive reviews as well as some negative reviews before making a decision to dine at this Max's location. Having visited, and really enjoyed, two other Max's locations in Connecticut we decided to give it a try. Spent a good part of the day at the MGM Springfield Casino and then we traveled the short distance to the Basketball Hall Of Fame. No, we were too hungry to spend time looking at basketball trophies or pics of tall guys in too short shorts. Max's Tavern is adjacent to the entrance of the BBHOF. Cutting to the chase..... Made our reservation on Yelp and we were seated promptly upon arriving. Service was friendly and there was just the right amount of time between courses. Shrimp cocktails to start. Perfect temperature. Great sauce. Large shrimp. Filet Mignon was very tasty. Swordfish ordered simply grilled as opposed to the other version on the menu that would have been served with what I felt would have just masked the true taste of one of my favorite cuts of gems from the sea. Asparagus side with onion jam was a winner my friends. Cocktails from the full bar were generous pours. Plenty of free parking. Good choice and did I mention that I love making reservations on Yelp! read more

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Food was perfect a good sized portion. They were welcoming and polite, but you might need a flashlight it's a little dark.

Best food I've had in Springfield, Ma hands down! Good service and quality food. Being originally from Boston this place was a gem of a find. -Kenny read more

Due to situation s beyond our control we were stuck on Springfield .., without a gun or self defense ... Went to Max's which I guess is fairly safe as the criminals don't want to cross 91 Ok. Enough praise for Spring, ma Food was very good . Waiter knew his stuff ! Yup little pricey but very good If your at bball hall of fame ... go here read more

The food was very good, a lot better than expected. The Cheese Biscuits - provided as the bread basket - were exquisite. The Wagyu Steak Burger is very good if you are looking for something extra-meaty, kale salad with shrimp was great, fish and chips were very good and everything was overall really tasty! The service was amazing as everything came within fifteen minutes and the waitress was very nice only on her second day! The ambiance was good considering it is beside the Basketball Hall Of Fame. read more

I have been to Max's Tavern several times over the years. I can say that Max's is one of my go-to places in Springfield. It is conveniently located by the Basketball Hall of Fame and it is a good meeting place for dinner with friends from both sides of the CT river. The cuisine & menu at Max's is classic upscale American. Steak and seafood are featured prominently. On my last meal there we shared appetizers of delicious Cape Cod oysters and fried calamari. Both appetizer dishes were exceptional and better than average. I especially enjoyed the oysters. For my main course order, last night, I had the salmon which was delicious. On past visits, I have ordered the NY strip steak many times and it has always been very good. We skipped desserts during my last meal but they have always been reliable at Max's too. The service on my last visit and all visits was better than average. During COVID all regulations were followed and we had a safe experience. Prices and value at Max's are in line with what you would expect at a higher-end steak and seafood joint. Max's is a total do again and recommended restaurant in my book ... the fact I have been here several times attests to that! Bon appetite and pass the oysters. read more

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The food was absolutely terrible. The French onion soup had no flavor, onions were caramelized at all, no enough cheese and the croutons were still hard. I ordered the tavern burger, which came with onion, and the onions on the burger were ice cold, straight from the refrigerator, which brought the whole burger to barely lukewarm. My mother's salmon was so salty is was almost inedible. The server was wonderful the entire time as was the manager. My complaint lies solely with he kitchen staff. The manager even stated he takes the French Onion Soup off customers bills more than he doesn't. read more

Server was very attentive- however food is mediocre and extremely overpriced for the quality.

We are big fans of the Max group. Have never been to Max Tavern before but decided to stop en route to Vermont. The service was abhorrent. Barely saw our waiter. We sat outside and had to ask other servers or walk in (x 3) for assistance on things like - could we have some Mayo ..... waited forever to get our check. When the manager brought the check she asked how things were and I said ok except for the service and she shot me a nasty look and said "thanks for telling me". Not I'm sorry for that - not is there anything we can do for you. Horrible. Will never come here again and I hope this is not a trend for the max group. read more

This is a typical tavern style burger place . First off fix your fries !!! Broken bits 4 orders ? 3 strikes your out. The waitstaff was amazing the manager looked pre occupied on 3 occasions over the course of 2 hours . She wasn't busy just pre occupied while the staff worked with a smile. The food was not at all good . Server made up for it. I would not ever recommend this place unless your going to get a cocktail in a bottle. The flatware was dirty as well as the furniture. The manager who sat us didn't take notice. I cleaned the booth myself!! I went to look for her however she was chatting with someone maybe anther manager in the center of the dining room . Could not care at all that I had waved her over and stood for too long waiting for her attention. ( place was empty) Thank goodness the staff was so friendly and made more excuses for the food because the kitchen obviously couldn't correct this., so thank you staff!! Hell no thank you save your $$$. I work to hard to deal with this 4 lack luster burger and fries chewy calamari. Wilted salad. Bread was great . read more

The place isn't bad for those who like High-End meals & now if you wonder if it's worth paying for the extra money this place has answer is yes. Now I had fried calamari & it's got some lemon slices in so you may lemon drizzle but it seems it might have been fried in but sometimes it happens. Main course was a 14-ounce NY Strip steak with sauce and steak fries (those I had I sadly must say I've seen better than that) and I got also three rolls w/butter & overall not bad but hopefully the head staff may see this & look at my report and take it as constructive criticism. read more

Used to love this place. The service was very good. Our server was attentive and welcoming. We ordered apps which were very good, the tuna wontons were under seasoned but good. Our entrees arrived. I ordered the special, pasta. I was very disappointed. First it lacked any flavor whatsoever. Second, the pasta was all stuck together. And third, it was cold. It was supposed to be a seafood dish but it looked like a can of tuna smashed up in a can of unseasoned crushed tomatoes. Awful. I wanted to send it back but we were in a time crunch and I was hungry so I reluctantly ate it and hoped I wouldn't get ill. My wife's dinner was fine. Nothing amazing but she said it was OK. I've always thought of Max's as a place to stop for a great meal, but I'll be finding a new venue. Any place that would let a dish like that leave the kitchen doesn't deserve my business. read more

I came here to meet up with a friend to get drinks (for her) and food (for the rest of us). It was very easy to make a reservation online. The restaurant felt safe. There was a large patio area and everyone wore masks. It was a little cold, but they had space heaters. I ordered the Turkey Club as did my brother and we both thought it was excellent! I was sad after I had finished it. My boyfriend got the Tavern Classic Burger wrapped in lettuce and he really enjoyed it as well. He was happy that they wrapped it nicely enough he could pickup the burger. All in all we had a great experience! I wish my local Max Burger had this turkey club because I would eat it all the time. read more

Went here solo as I was in town on business. Can't sit at the bar cuz of covid so grabbed a seat on the patio. I feel once the waitress knew I was solo she pretty much forgot about me. 90 minutes for a salad and 3 drinks. Asked for the tab with my last drink but had to ask again once I finished my beer, waited another 10 min for the check. Salad was great, drinks were tasty but the service just killed the experience. Caesar Salad read more

The calamari used to be awesome. They changed the dish and it's a shame. This change was very disappointing, they were doggie and not nearly as tender. I miss the peppers . Please bring back the old dish !! But the oysters were amazing as was the salmon and the tuna tacos. Awesome Thursday afternoon outside with Prosecco and sunshine with mom. Please bring back the good calamari! read more

Max's Tavern - Calamari - Steakhouses Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

The best part of our meal were the rolls and butter. We stopped here instead of Uno's based off online reviews. Nothing, NOTHING had flavor. The drinks tasted watered down and the food was overcooked (even our server noted that the steak was medium-well instead of medium-rare). There was NO flavor to anything...truly bland. When we alerted our servers, two of them, there were apologies and an offer to get another dish but it would not be rushed to the front of the ticket line, so we had to decline that as we needed to get back on the road and had already been sitting over 30 minutes waiting for food. That was the only offer to remedy, nothing was discounted or removed from the bill. A $109 dinner. Truly disappointed. I have worked in Food&Hospitality for 20 years...I understand how it all works, and so we still tipped our servers 20% in cash because they didn't make the drinks or food. They were kind despite minimal effort. We most likely will not stop again in passing. read more

A group of six of us had dinner here last week while in town on business. We were seated in a small private area near the bar. I had the swordfish chop, which was absolutely amazing. It was cooked perfectly and had a bed of shiitake mushrooms. One of the others had a perfectly cooked steak that looked and smelled amazing. Everyone at the table really enjoyed their meals, including one who had several allergies. The server was very attentive to her, and made sure that her food was properly prepared and served to her. It was a great experience, and I would definitely return if I was in town again. read more

Great place. Awesome location next to the NBA Hall of fame. It is my 1st time here and I loved it. Booked my reservation through open table walked in and was seated without any issues. Drinks were a bit strong. I had a strawberry margarita on the rocks. Taste like a lot of tequila but it was okay. My steak came out promptly and was DELICIOUS juices flowing onto the plate cooked per my request and my baked potato well it was a potato not much to say about that. The calamari is spicy but yummy! I recommend that if you're in the area stop in to eat and drink. You will not be disappointed! No steak sauce needed. I promise! Happy eating! read more

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I want everyone to know this. I came there with my wife on her birthday expecting to have a good time and good food given the prices that they have. The food was horrible. Not worth the price. Both of our foods were burnt. No real taste, or flavor and not worth your time. We spent half the amount that we paid there at Shake shack and had a better time. Again, not worth going there. If they think they have high end food, they for sure haven't tasted it before. read more

Great food. Good service. We've been there twice and enjoyed it both times. Nice choice because reservations can be made if you need to attend an event but want to eat first. Can be pricey but some moderate choices are available that also taste great. read more

Really love this place. Every time I am in Springfield it is my go to. Service is great! Food is great! Oysters always awesome and Tuna Poke Bowl rocks! So many flavors that compliment each other perfectly. Great Job everyone at Max's Tavern! read more

Excellent service and food. Always a stop when I am in town. Their crab cakes are definitely a favorite.