Max's Sea Grill

A total shambles, the worst food that I have ever had the misfortune to consume and management that do not believe in refunds. A perfect example of how not to do it.
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Food 0 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 0
Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Ate in the restaurant last week, was astonished to find their two course menu priced at only £12.50, amazing price for the beautiful, locally sourced food we were served-home made bread included. So good we stayed for dessert (£2.50) and the live jazz band certainly added something special.

Will be recommending this place to every one.
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JC
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, March 05, 2010

We were a bit apprehensive about eating at Max's having read recent reviews but the 20% discount from the website persuaded us to give it a go - and I'm so glad we did. We booked a table for 9pm and when we arrived there were 3 other tables dining. The service was attentive , friendly but professional from the moment we stepped in. We were offered drinks and bread was brought to the table straight away. The wine list had a good selection with prices starting from around £18. The menu was not hugely extensive but was locally sourced and it was probaly better to be selective and limit what was on offer considering the number of people dining. A previous review complained about the temperature of the food -we did not find this a problem. The dishes we had were very good the only complaint would have been that the sticky rice served with the bream was slightly overcooked. The food was local, seasonal and fresh. The shame is that the restaurant was very quiet - it was a Saturday night and by 9.45 we had it to ourselves. But for those nights when you can't get in to Due South, or La Marinade or restaurants of a simillar ilk I would recommend you give Max's a go.I think you will be pleasantly surprised - and the more people who try it the busier it will get and the atmosphere will be much improved.
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twiggy - View all reviews by this user
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Food 6 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 6
Sunday, February 07, 2010

We ate at Max’s as part of a New Years Eve package with the Radisson Blu Hotel (formerly Royal York), of which it is part. A restricted New Year’s Eve menu was on offer, which should make life easier for the kitchen. But our starters (risotto & consommé) came up almost cold. On complaining they were taken away, then two more arrived just as cold. As complaining was spoiling our evening, we gritted our teeth and ate the cold ones, including an uncooked ravioli in my consommé. Next a sorbet, served in the bottom of a wine glass but with nothing to extract it. Then the main courses, yes you’ve guessed, nearly as cold as the sorbets. After finding the restaurant manager, they finally managed to provide some hot food. And the quality of the food was very poor, no flavour or imagination, the dessert was just embarrassing, overall one of our worst ever dining experiences.

We were surprised to hear that this was their second New Year’s Eve function, as the restaurant gave the impression it was opened yesterday. We heard later that the problems with keeping food warm are long standing, so you wonder why this has not been addressed. I would not go back there if you paid me.
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DonaldR - View all reviews by this user
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Food 1 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 1
Monday, January 04, 2010