The Basics
Cuisine: American
Ambiance: Modern Chic
Address: 215 4th St S, Minneapolis, MN 55467
Neighborhood: Downtown
Phone: 612.340.0303
Web Site: https://www.therestaurantmax.com
Must Taste (Dinner):
- Grilled Flatbreads: Garden – $11 – “artichokes, tomatoes, green olives, parmesan, basil, balsamic vinegar.”
- Appetizers + Small Plates: Mini Crab Cakes – $9 – “preserved lemon, smoked tomato aioli.”
- Drink: Gatsby’s Daisy – $9 – “charbay green tea vodka, lavender simple syrup, tarragon, cranberries” – great if you like interesting cocktails.
Best For: Group Outing (with friends or co-workers), Romantic Date
What to Wear: dressy casual (sneakers not recommended) to dressy
Fave Points: Interesting cocktail concoctions. For our particular outing, the extensive bar menu was nice.
My Fave Dish: The Garden Grilled Flatbread was so much more flavorful than expected. I loved everything about it. I sampled a couple other flatbreads and thought they were pretty awesome, too.
Menu pricing and availability subject to change.
My Dish
In Minneapolis on business, I went out with some co-workers after a long day to Restaurant Max to enjoy a drink or two and snack on some appetizers.
Inside, the restaurant was quite large – especially the bar area. We found some comfy half booth / half table seats next to the bar.
I loved the lights inside the restaurant – they were very unique and vibrant.
For my drink, I ordered the Gatsby’s Daisy – $9 – (from the menu) “charbay green tea vodka, lavender simple syrup, tarragon, cranberries.”
I loved the light but interesting flavors of this drink.
Cute garnish.
Our group ordered a couple different appetizers. My first selection – the Grilled Flabread in Garden – $11 (was $10 when we went, but the web site now says it’s $11) – “artichokes, tomatoes, green olives, parmesan, basil, balsamic vinegar.”
I love flatbreads and pizza as much as the next girl, but this one really surprised me.
I really liked the combination of flavors – all the veggies tasted great with the fresh basil and drizzle of balsamic.
My second order was for the Mini Crab Cakes – $9 – “preserved lemon, smoked tomato aioli.”
They were mini indeed. I wouldn’t recommend splitting this app with more than 2 people unless you have really small appetites.
These mini crab cakes were small but mighty in flavor. The presentation was beautiful, too.
Final Dish
I really enjoyed my group outing to Restaurant Max. I think this place is great for appetizers and cocktails. Personally, I’m a big fan of unique cocktails and there were many on the menu that caught my eye. There is plenty of comfortable seating and the restaurant has a relaxed but fun feel. The bar menu had a great cocktail list and featured eats priced from $4 – 35 (soup to steak) – sure to fit anyone’s bill. Our waitress was friendly and prompt and got our checks to us when we needed (some of our party had to leave before the rest).
Next time I go to Restaurant Max, I’m trying a different cocktail, getting the Garden flatbread again, and possibly checking out one of their apps. Who knows, maybe I’ll even wander to the dining room for a full dinner? Based on the bar experience, I bet it would be awesome.