Friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Definitely going back. Seats are comfortable. And the free refills on pop corn and drinks is awesome

Stopped by this place with a few friends when I went home for Thanksgiving. Our wait was about 20 minutes, which honestly for a Friday night wasn't too bad considering we had a large group. I really liked the vibe of this place. Very casual, but made me feel a bit classy at the same time. I felt like there should've been a fireplace somewhere. The menu had so many options -- mostly sandwiches/burgers, but a good amount of salads and entrees as well. Of course, coming back down to North Carolina for a few days, I had to give their Pulled Pork Plate a try. They also have a BBQ sandwich, which I would have gotten if I didn't see the larger plate. Sandwiches come with fries (which looked so good I had to snag one from a friend), while plates come with your choice of two sides. Our food came out relatively quickly, especially given the full house that night. I took one look at that Pulled Pork Plate and knew I'd hit the jackpot. A heaping pile of pulled pork, coupled with some garlic mashed potatoes, cole slaw, and baked beans -- classic Southern fare. It was even topped with a large piece of garlic bread, to my surprise. The presentation was on point, and the food was absolutely fantastic. I can't speak for any other items on the menu, but I would highly recommend that you give this BBQ plate a try if you're in the Charlotte area, but stuck closer to the suburbs/SC. Definitely the best I've had outside of the uptown area, and it probably even tops some of those places. The best part? $11 for all that food -- what a steal. It's a real shame I only found out about this place after I left! I'll definitely have to come back. read more

We visited this place on a Sunday with a friend and really enjoyed it. It's cozy and a little cramped, but service was good as well as the food. My husband had fish(flounder)and baked potato,our friend had a grilled chicken sandwich with pineapple, and I had a chili cheeseburger. Will definitely go back. read more

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Flounder plate is excellent!! Spaghetti is pretty good. They give you a small amount of sauce with a lot of noodles. Quesadillas are fantastic. Very friendly curbside employees. read more

The food here is amazing! We love the amazing service that always accompanies this place. Not only that, but it also has a great ambience. This place is a must-stop in Waxhaw. read more

Best variety of craft draft beer in waxhaw for sure!! Don't miss out on all the pumpkin beers that are garnished with a sugar/cinnamon rim this fall. All the food tastes fresh and the veggies are so bright and vibrant. You feel good about what you're eating. Love the family atmosphere and you're guaranteed to have a great time with or without the kids. read more

Maxwell's Tavern - Southern tier pumking and nacos - Southern Near Me - Waxhaw, North Carolina

Nice little place in the historic downtown of Waxhaw, NC. There is a good selection of craft beers, and the food is good. Never had a bad meal. Highly recommend Maxwell's. read more

Always consistently good food and nice service . Great cocktails as well. Best grilled chicken breast I've ever had .

Great little tavern with a nice selection of food choices. Visited on a Saturday afternoon and had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. It was worth the short wait. I ordered a cheeseburger and it was cooked just how I ordered it. Very fresh and delicious. Our server, Jeff, was very attentive and kept your drinks filled. My husband was able to enjoy football on the TVs. I would highly recommend if you happen to be in the area. read more

Maxwell's Tavern - Cheeseburger and fries - Southern Near Me - Waxhaw, North Carolina

I'm rarely in Waxhaw, but while there one Sunday afternoon, we decided to grab a late lunch at Maxwell's. It's a cute Tavern in the quaint Waxhaw downtown zone. Having arrived late afternoon, we were seated right away. Our waitress was not the friendliest girl on the block, but she was prompt and attentive. I think if she had smiled even once, this might have been a 5-star rating because the food was good and the prices were fair. read more

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This shit was butt, hostess was rude. food just wasn't good at all. gave my friend food poisoning

Love the lady that brings out the food when picking up to go order outside. She's always so present.

Let me just tell you.... the pickle chips are a MUST! The service has always been good when my family and I go. Always a great time at Maxwells. read more

Absolutely love all the staff! Love the food and the owner makes the best hummus! It is a must go to as a resident and a must go to when we have friends in town! Also, learned a bit of history. The tavern is named after a Maxwell that had previously owned a store where the tavern is! read more

We love Maxwell's! It's a favorite restaurant for us. Our favorite salad is the Maxwell's Chicken Salad. I order mine with hot sauce (not on the menu) on the tenders and definitely the house made ranch dressing! The portion is generous. I take half home for my lunch the next day almost every time. We usually order mozzarella cheese sticks for an appetizer because theirs are the best! We have tried many items on the menu. They have great burgers, fish and chips, and the sweet iced tea is amazing!! Maxwell's is generally very busy, and it is a bar/restaurant so the noise level is often pretty high. We love the atmosphere so it doesn't bother us. It's very clean as well. The wait staff are all very nice and friendly. Our favorites are Jeff and Haley, but they are all very attentive and good. If you have to wait for a seat ( on most occasions you will), they take your phone number and call you. We sometimes take a little walk through town and the wait goes by quickly. It's worth the wait! Enjoy! read more

1st time went to this place to celebrate my daughter's birthday. love the place and the food. The portions were pretty big. Would love to go back. read more

Maxwell's Tavern - Maxwell's OPA Platter - Southern Near Me - Waxhaw, North Carolina

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Stopped in for lunch. Had a tasty pulled pork sandwich with crisp hot fries. The young man behind the bar (Cody?) was very helpful & friendly, checking on me several times and bringing me drink refills before I asked for them. I appreciate the good service and the fact that Cody was masked. Will come back again! read more

The pimento burger is delicious! It's my favorite burger in the area. This is a small place with very limited seating. They do not take reservations and the wait can be substantial. That being said, the food was good in our experience and so was the service. read more

Fantastic food every time we go. The bbq or teriyaki grilled chicken sandwich are my favorite, but the ribeye sandwich and Greek platter are also great. Plus all the salads are excellent. Service is also very good. It can be a little wait for a table, but worth it! read more

Good food and service. Pricing a bit high. Is loud due to build out. Menu is a good selection of food.

We go to Maxwells frequently and it is always a great experience. Great casual neighborhood place for great cocktails and food.

Good and service always great! I always bring family and friends when they visit me!

Great burgers! If you're in Waxhaw, this is a must try. Come early, it is usually very busy around 6.

This is the second time we've tried Maxwells. We were not impressed the first time and definitely not the second. My dad had the flounder which was mostly just breading and hard as a rock with no flavor. I had the salmon salad, the salmon was ok. My daughter had the chicken tenders with fries which she did like. My niece had the BLT with fries and she liked it. The fries were the best thing at the table by far. read more

This past weekend, we decided to take a self guided history tour of Waxhaw (you can print the PDF from the city website) Naturally, when visiting a new town, one must try the local eatery. We settled on Maxwell's Tavern because it had the best reviews on Yelp. As usual, my fellow Yelpers did not disappoint! I was concerned there might be a wait when first walking in, but we were seated immediately. The atmosphere was typical of a local tavern with a full bar and strategically placed TV's. Our server was very friendly and made certain to bring us water before asking what we wanted to drink. She recommended the Black and Bleu Burger which my fiancée ordered. I ordered the special which was the Jiffy Burger. The food came out just as we were finishing our beer. Both burgers were cooked to order (medium and medium rare) and were topped generously. Mine was topped with peanut butter and cheese. If you've never tried this combination before, give it a shot! You will either love it or hate it, so you might be better trying it at home. I love it and find that, if a menu has a burger with peanut butter, I will always order it. I would definitely recommend this place if you find yourself in Waxhaw for the day. read more

Maxwell's Tavern - Jiffy Burger - Southern Near Me - Waxhaw, North Carolina

Only ate there once, but it was a solid restaurant. Not super cheap, but worth the little bit extra

Can never go wrong eating here! The food is always cooked how asked. Staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. Just make sure if ordering to-go or dining in allow for wait time during busy hours! Definitely always worth the wait though! It can get pretty loud when eating inside during busy hours or when there's a live band. Always an up beat atmosphere! read more

Great hangout and bartender! Oh, food is good to boot! Will definitely dine there again!!i

I have been going here for years. I love the food and the service. In my opinion, they need a bigger space because they are a very popular restaurant, and it is very hard to walk through the place. Overall the food and service is amazing and I would definitely recommend it! read more

We were in the area July 2019 and stopped by for dinner. We got there around 4:30 PM and decided to sit at the bar as the place was near full. We had a great meal and enjoyed our selves. We camped at Andrew Jackson State park so next time there we will visit Maxwell's again. All menu items we tried were tasty and well prepared. Service top notch. BTW, cool bridge walk over rail across the street as well. read more

This was our first time. The staff was professional and attentive. Our waiter was responsive and cordial. Our food was exceptional. The cucumber salad was excellent (fresh and tasty) and I highly recommend it. The price is modest. I would recommend. read more

Good food, good service! We try to go here during the week to avoid the crowds because it's usually pretty packed.

Great food but 3 stars due to it BEING TOO LOUD!!! Hey, ya need to have something in your walls or ceiling to cut down on the tremendously loud volume which does damage to the ears. My wife came out with a headache. I used earplugs. Food wise the food is very good. Favorite Onion Rings, great bread, everything tastes fresh. Fix the Volume for 5 stars. read more

Maxwell's is a great restaurant with consistent delivery of delicious food! The bbq is fantastic, our favorite in the area! The back patio is lovely for cool evenings or summer days. Great ambiance and cuisine! read more

My bother & I went to Maxwell's for a late lunch on a recent Sunday and we both throughly enjoyed our visit. Everything was on point including the selection of beers, service, and the food. I chose the shrimp & corn chowder and chicken quesadillas. Both were delicious and the portion sizes were just right. My bother got a club sandwich & fries and the sandwich was huge. He said it was very good as well. Our server was very friendly, helpful, and efficient. He made some good suggestions for local & microbrews as well. This place is definitely on my list of places to return to soon! read more

Excellent food. Get there early, the wait was brutal on a Saturday night. Love their fish and chips and their burger of the month.

Great food great wait staff, Roger. Service was fast and the food was just right, eg onion rings and fries hot. Will be back again

Excellent good and service. Quaint southern atmosphere. Large portions and served promptly

Never had anything but a great experience. Every time we go. The grilled chicken is delicious, collard greens and garlic mash potato! I'm going to be eating there again soon. They are closed on Mondays. So keep that in mind. read more

Downtown Waxhaw lunchtime Awesomeness. My girlfriend texted to see if I wanted to have lunch and I was so down as I work from home and usually make my lunch daily. She asked if I had any suggestions and I immediately suggested places in Blakney or Ballantyne as they are both only 15min away. I pulled up old trusty (Yelp) and searched on lunch nearby and up popped Maxwells. Living so close to downtown Waxhaw it's a shame that I've never ventured to hang in downtown or even try any restaurant. We built our home in 2012 and this is my first time eating in downtown (insert mouth drop). I'm pleasantly surprised and will be bringing my husband back to have lunch on his off day. The space isn't huge however it's very down home and what I had was AMAZING. I had the special salad for the day which was a seasonal Apple salad with several types of apples, blue cheese, and I added grilled salmon. The salmon was grilled to perfection and the apple cider vinaigrette was the perfect addition. The one downfall to me is the size and the fact there is no changing table in the ladies room. It's a family area so I expect the businesses to have changing tables for families with small children. read more

Maxwell's Tavern - Salmon Salad - Southern Near Me - Waxhaw, North Carolina

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