Max's Oyster Bar Menu (Update 2025)

Max's Oyster Bar in West Hartford, CT offers a diverse menu featuring raw bar options, appetizers, and seafood baskets. With a focus on quality and consistency, customers praise the friendly staff and well-designed dishes. The standout Chilean sea bass and innovative clam chowder showcase the chef's thoughtful approach to seafood cuisine. The raw oysters and seafood paella are highly recommended by patrons. The elegant ambiance, outdoor seating, and attentive service make dining at Max's a delightful experience. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch or a special dinner, Max's Oyster Bar stands out for its high-quality seafood offerings. Don't miss out on the delicious Herb Cracker Crusted Cod and refreshing Raspberry Sorbet when you visit this top-rated American seafood bar.

Raw Bar

Littleneck Clams*

$3.00

Cherrystone Clams*

$3.00

Colossal White Shrimp

$5.00

Red King Crab

Asian Calamari Salad

$10.00

Wakame Seaweed Salad

$9.00

Baltimore Style Shrimp

$18.00

Bay Scallop Ceviche

$12.00

Oyster Sampler

$29.00

Shellfish Sampler

$42.00

High-Rise of Seafood

$79.00

Skyscraper

$145.00

New England Clam Chowder

quahog clams, potatoes, applewood smoked bacon

$10.00

Point Judith Calamari

pepperoncini, yuzu koso aioli

$16.00

Ahi Tuna Tartare

whipped avocado, tobiko, smoked shoyu, spicy mayo, crispy rice

$19.00

Braised Mussels

prosciutto, caramelized onion, marsala cream, charred lemon garlic crostini

$17.00

Colossal Lump Crabcake

shaved vegetable slaw, old bay remoulade

$22.00

Tuscan Salad

tri-color greens, mozzarella, roasted garlic, tomatoes, polenta croutons, kalamata olives

$15.00

Caesar Salad

romaine, radicchio, confit garlic, croutons, parmesan

$13.00

Max's Chopped Salad

peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, green beans, gorgonzola cheese, spanish sherry vinaigrette

$12.00

Cobb Salad Royale

avocado, tomato, house bacon, hard cooked egg, croutons, gorgonzola, sherry vinaigrette

$14.00

Waldorf Salad

mixed greens, apples, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, apple cider vinaigrette

$12.00

Baby Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad

parmesan, marcona almonds, dried cranberries, bacon, lemon-garlic dressing

$14.00

Fall Pear Salad

shaved pear, baby greens, endive, caramelized figs, candied walnuts, blue cheese, creamy red wine vinaigrette

$15.00

Appetizers

New England Seafood Baskets

Fish n' Chips

$19.00

Fried Pacific Oysters

$21.00

Fried Tempura Shrimp

$23.00

Fried Fisherman's Platter

$24.00

Herb Crusted Cod

warm red pepper hummus, blistered shishito peppers, local garlic scape chimichurri

$22.00

Rainbow Trout

roasted fingerling potatoes, locally foraged mushrooms, green beans, marcona almondine

$21.00

Norwegian Salmon

fried rice, kimchi, hoisin chili glaze

$23.00

Native Scallops*

roasted fennel, beets, kabocha squash puree, lemon brown butter

$25.00

Lobster Pasta

tagliatelle, grape tomatoes, spinach, thermidor sauce

$26.00

Poke Bowl

sushi rice, edamame, cucumber, seaweed salad, smoked shoyu, spicy mayo

$22.00

Steak Frites

tenderloin, truffle fries, grilled onion, arugula, au poivre sauce

$23.00

Max's Paella

shrimp, clams, mussels, chorizo, calamari, chicken, saffron rice

$28.00

Super Grain Bowl

quinoa, farro, barley, green beans, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, lemon-garlic vinaigrette

$14.00

Lunch Entrees

Handhelds

MOB Cheeseburger

8oz. Brandt beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, worcestershire aioli, crispy shallots, fries

$18.00

Hot Lobster Roll

toasted bun, coleslaw, crispy french fries

Blackened Barramundi BLT

applewood bacon, bibb lettuce, whipped avocado, sweet potato fries

$18.00

Tacos blackened fish or fried rock shrimp

flour tortillas, napa cabbage slaw, green onion salsa, spicy mayo, jasmine rice

$18.00

Nashville Style Hot Chicken Sandwich

lettuce, tomato, pickles, lemon honey aioli, fries

$16.00

Sautéed Spinach

$9.00

Grilled Asparagus

$9.00

Truffle French Fries

Parmesan Cheese

$9.00

Lobster Mac & Cheese

fresh lobster, cheese mornay

$16.00

Potato Purée

$9.00

Broccoli Rabe

$9.00

Crab Fried Rice

$18.00

Sweet Potato Fries

$9.00

Sides