WOW, Max cooked the greatest culinary experience on our trip for 4 weeks in Canada and the USA. They right away served a cold glass of water and some delicious homemade bread with butter. That was first time on our trip and extraordinarily was the bread the best we experienced so far. Max had 3 specials of the day: Mushroom soup, Alaska halibut and Monterey bay sandarbs. It was in many ways simple plain dishes, but remarkable well prepared and tasted absolutely delicious. Indeed very good value
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Andresen
Delicious food and great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Williams
Max's Grill is a real gem. The owner is welcoming and lovely. The food, beautifully prepared and presented, and isn't needlessly fussy. The flavors are true. If i lived in PG, Max's would be on my sort list most frequented local restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laurie Caputo
Amazing dining experience! From class A service by Matthew to the best meal in Monterey, Outstanding !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chardonnay, Surf and Turf, Crab Cake Appetizer
Stephanie Brooks, MS, RD, CEDRD S
OMG. The mushroom soup and butternut squash raviolis are amazing!!! You need to come here. Matthew is a very informative and attentive server
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butternut Squash Ravioli
Judith Orr
A great dining experience even for a single person. Service outstanding..... recommendations also good. Will return
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sand Dabs
Summer
The crab cake appetizer was amazing. I highly recommend it. We tried both raviolis (butternut squash and mushroom). Both were good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes
Sal Belleci
My first time there always wanted to go so my neighbor and I went. We both had the sand out which were fantastic. We started with the cream of mushroom then I have the crème brûlée for dessert. I will go again as average price and cook the perfection.
Unassuming and delicious delight here. We have lived up the road for 10 years and always pass by but have never tried Max's until two weeks ago, and we've already been twice. I feel like it's easier to get a table here than some other places in the area, parking on the street is easy etc. The food comes out so fast, service is attentive but not overwhelming. It's a smaller menu, but everything has been so good. Mainly some classics and upscale food, I loved the special sand dabs, I tried the short ribs next. Dessert is great. I love the fresh bread that everyone gets at the table. Wine selection is beautiful too. I'll be coming here as a regular spot now. Thank you Max's
The food is so delicious. Then the customer servers the best. I love this spot. Thank you so so much.I'm enjoying my family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fran Hutchinson
Lovely atmosphere excellent service and excellent food.
Parking: On site Free parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butternut Squash Ravioli
Толян
It was very delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beau Gillott
If you find yourself in Pacific Grove, Max’s Grill is a must-visit hidden gem. The short rib, cioppino, and lamb we had were nothing short of spectacular, each dish showcasing the chef's talent and passion. Fresh bread with oil and vinegar was a delightful touch that complemented the meal perfectly. The minimalist decor adds to the restaurant's charm, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Chef Max, a classically trained chef, cooks with genuine TLC, which truly shines through in every bite. Our server, Matt, provided exceptional, old-school service—attentive, polite, and thoroughly professional. Restaurants like Max’s Grill are becoming rare, and dining here is a real pleasure. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Johnson
This is an incredible place to dine. By far the best meal l have had all year. Nowhere near the most expensive however. I have had meals at Michelin starred establishments and this is their equal. I had pork that melted in your mouth like chocolate, my wife had the most tender and delicious calamari steak l have tasted and my niece had Cioppino that was so good she would not share. We had a crab cake appetizer and crème brulée for desert. Both were done to perfection. This is the best kept secret in the Monterey Bay area.
WOW, Max cooked the greatest culinary experience on our trip for 4 weeks in Canada and the USA.
They right away served a cold glass of water and some delicious homemade bread with butter. That was first time on our trip and extraordinarily was the bread the best we experienced so far.
Max had 3 specials of the day: Mushroom soup, Alaska halibut and Monterey bay sandarbs. It was in many ways simple plain dishes, but remarkable well prepared and tasted absolutely delicious.
Indeed very good value
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food and great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Max's Grill is a real gem. The owner is welcoming and lovely. The food, beautifully prepared and presented, and isn't needlessly fussy. The flavors are true. If i lived in PG, Max's would be on my sort list most frequented local restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing dining experience! From class A service by Matthew to the best meal in Monterey, Outstanding !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chardonnay, Surf and Turf, Crab Cake Appetizer
OMG. The mushroom soup and butternut squash raviolis are amazing!!! You need to come here. Matthew is a very informative and attentive server
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butternut Squash Ravioli
A great dining experience even for a single person. Service outstanding..... recommendations also good. Will return
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sand Dabs
The crab cake appetizer was amazing. I highly recommend it. We tried both raviolis (butternut squash and mushroom). Both were good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes
My first time there always wanted to go so my neighbor and I went. We both had the sand out which were fantastic. We started with the cream of mushroom then I have the crème brûlée for dessert. I will go again as average price and cook the perfection.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sand Dabs, Coconut Creme Brulee
Intimate place with outstanding food and service. The owners are sweet and beautiful people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Wellington, Sand Dabs, Tempura Shrimp, Crab Cakes, Calamari Steak
Unassuming and delicious delight here. We have lived up the road for 10 years and always pass by but have never tried Max's until two weeks ago, and we've already been twice. I feel like it's easier to get a table here than some other places in the area, parking on the street is easy etc. The food comes out so fast, service is attentive but not overwhelming. It's a smaller menu, but everything has been so good. Mainly some classics and upscale food, I loved the special sand dabs, I tried the short ribs next. Dessert is great. I love the fresh bread that everyone gets at the table. Wine selection is beautiful too. I'll be coming here as a regular spot now. Thank you Max's
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The food is so delicious. Then the customer servers the best. I love this spot. Thank you so so much.I'm enjoying my family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely atmosphere excellent service and excellent food.
Parking: On site
Free parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butternut Squash Ravioli
It was very delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you find yourself in Pacific Grove, Max’s Grill is a must-visit hidden gem. The short rib, cioppino, and lamb we had were nothing short of spectacular, each dish showcasing the chef's talent and passion. Fresh bread with oil and vinegar was a delightful touch that complemented the meal perfectly. The minimalist decor adds to the restaurant's charm, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Chef Max, a classically trained chef, cooks with genuine TLC, which truly shines through in every bite. Our server, Matt, provided exceptional, old-school service—attentive, polite, and thoroughly professional. Restaurants like Max’s Grill are becoming rare, and dining here is a real pleasure. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is an incredible place to dine. By far the best meal l have had all year. Nowhere near the most expensive however. I have had meals at Michelin starred establishments and this is their equal. I had pork that melted in your mouth like chocolate, my wife had the most tender and delicious calamari steak l have tasted and my niece had Cioppino that was so good she would not share. We had a crab cake appetizer and crème brulée for desert. Both were done to perfection. This is the best kept secret in the Monterey Bay area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butternut Squash Ravioli, Sand Dabs, Coconut Creme Brulee, Crab Cakes, Calamari Steak
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