$$$$ • Hawaiian • Hartford
My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Max Downtown, and we couldn't have been happier with the experience.
Admittedly, I was not in the best of moods when I arrived. Parking was a problem when you have a pickup truck, so I was in a foul mood. The host/manager who greeted us brought a bright and happy energy that instantly put me in a better frame of mind. I even took a moment to pull him aside and let him know how much I appreciated it.
Our server was warm and attentive without being smothering. The appetizers (tuna tartare and the soup special) were good, and the entrees were excellent. My wife got the barrel-cut filet, and our server recommended the Picanha steak, which was phenomenal.
To cap off our experience, every server or table attendant wished us 'Happy Anniversary," which made the overall experience feel special. Looking forward to celebrating our next special occasion there.