Maxie's

Maxie's did NOT lie when they said that they're home to Milwaukee's Happiest Happy Hour. FOOD: I ordered 12 oysters (half and half), a bowl of gumbo, and the Hurricane to start.The oysters were very fresh!! Delicious and beautiful presentation. I got half of the saltier oysters and I'm grateful I tried it. I won't be making it a habit. I guess I prefer sweeter oysters. The bowl of gumbo is solid. The roux (base of gumbo) is a nice darker hue. I prefer darker roux. In true Southern style, this gumbo has okra in it. And Maxie's does an excellent job of cooking the okra. The okra isn't slimey at all. The only element of the gumbo that I didn't really get much of was the crawfish. Then, I ordered the mussels. The mussels were delicious!! I love the sauce that it comes in. I think it's a white wine and lemon sauce. Mind you, all this seafood and a drink came out to $45. Not bad. I walked out stuffed. SERVICE: My waitress was Marianna. I arrived as a humble party of 1. Thankfully, I came at just the right time and was immediately seated. Today, they only had one shucker so the oysters took a lil longer to come out but truly it wasn't too long a wait. Marianna was a great waitress tho. Very attentive and gave updates. 10/10 would come here for happy hour again.

I've been to Maxie's multiple times over the years and they never disappoint! Most recently we had reservations to celebrate a birthday with dinner and drinks. There were some additional larger parties ahead of us but the wait was not too long. We were able to grab some seats at the bar until our table was ready. Since we don't visit too often, the menu is always new to me. While not exactly spoiled for choice, there are quite a few items to pick from as well as specials. Our party enjoyed fried clam strips, creole catfish, shrimp and grits and fried chicken. Everything tasted great and we all ate until there was no room left for dessert.Our waiter was wonderful, he and the other staff on the second level were very attentive to keeping our drinks full and making sure everyone was happy. I was very impressed since the staff were also tending the other 15 or so tables as well as a party of about 30. Zero complaints on service!It was a bit loud on the second level, but not as bad as the first floor. At the bar, I couldn't hear the people next to me talking, but that was not the case upstairs.One of my only complaints would be that not all wine is available by the glass. And it's not even expensive stuff. My mom is the only one who drinks wine, and she didn't order it because there's no way she can(or should) finish a bottle by herself. I'm not sure what the reason for that is, but it was a bit of a down moment in an otherwise spectacular night for dinner.For those that don't know, there's a large parking lot across the street, the lot next to the restaurant is handicapped parking. Street parking shouldn't be necessary, as it's generally a hassle.

Made a recent return to Maxie's after quite the hiatus and it was as good as I remembered. My husband's company had their holiday party here, so the back half of the upstairs was reserved for the group. I didn't realize offered events like this, so great to know!There's a dedicated bar in that back area and both the bartenders were working hard to make all sorts of fancy cocktails for the group. I asked for an espresso martini, and they let me know they make their own version with cold brew. Whatever the version, it was delicious. For the party, they served big family-style dishes. I really loved the jambalaya and white cheddar mac n cheese. Everything on the menu screams southern comfort food (in a good way), and the overall vibe of the resturtant is super cozy. Be sure to book a rez, because it's always poppin' here!

I have been hearing about maxies for AGES now and have wanted to go!! Finally went and I'm sad to say I was quite underwhelmed. I will say the free cornbread is amazing though. I got the fried chicken that came with collard greens and i switched something out for cajun waffle fries. The fries were good, crispy and very cajun-y and the collard greens were overall good as well. The issue I had was just with how DRY the chicken was!! I know chicken breast are generally dry but even my other pieces weren't great. And they don't come with a sauce to get it a little less dry. Ended up taking it home to reheat and dip in sauce to avoid how dry it was.I will say that their cocktails are great though! Would come back for happy hour to try their $1 oysters and drinks!!

The food at Maxie's is always good. The service is just as good. This is a restaurant to go with friends and be able to have a great conversation because the music isn't too loud.

Food was amazing good flavor and still $1 dollar oysters during happy hour! Waiter kept on top of us and was very very good! We got there early so food was upon us very quickly! Atmosphere was pleasant and mellow easy temperament!

Maxie's proved to be the perfect post-car show destination for my family and me. Despite a one-hour wait (which I recommend making a reservation to avoid), the lively atmosphere and $1 oyster happy hour kept us entertained. The gumbo and fried chicken were delicious, but the collard greens stole the show with their perfect balance of flavors. Since it is so busy on the weekends, the service could be a little understandably slow. However, the friendly staff added to the experience, and the vintage advertisements on the walls were a nice touch. Maxie's exceeded our expectations, and we'll definitely be back!

Had a work dinner here and it is a mixed review. The place is nice decorated and was pretty crowded for a Monday night. We ordered a bunch of apps which were excellent. Baked oysters, pimento cheese, meatballs, and the corn bread was great. Service and cocktails were good. The main courses were just ok nothing spectacular. I had the jambalaya which was just ok. Someone else had the Mac and cheese with chicken again just ok. Definitely need to try something different the next time. Plenty of parking and the bar is large but it was packed when we got there. Service was good.

First time going to Maxie's and was blown away at the food and service! Our server Raya was so amazing and sweet and hilarious, seriously made our night. We had raw and Nola oysters and they both were so fresh and flavorful. I'm a sucker for fresh shaved horseradish! The pulled pork Mac and cheese was to die for! So rich, creamy and the pork was so tender and savory. The arugula and corn salad was perfect to offset the heavy Mac and cheese and the dressing was incredible! Might try to imitate this salad at home:) Anyone who loves southern comfort food needs to hit this place up!!!

The ambiance is very nice. The service is okay. Our waiter was attentive. They brought out cornbread which was very cold, first time here so I asked was that how they served it..and the waitress wasn't clear if it was or wasn't... she said she would put under heat and brought back out and was still cold in middle. May have had a nice taste if was heated correctly Ordered Jambalaya which was good taste but lukewarm... the chicken nuggets were good no complaints lol the baked oysters were delicious. Crab cake was bland and lukewarm. The beef rib was good tender and seasoned. The greens were not good to me I do not like sweet greens and they were sweet. The drinks were good.