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*
Cherrystone Clams*
Colossal White Shrimp
Red King Crab
Asian Calamari Salad
Wakame Seaweed Salad
Baltimore Style Shrimp
Bay Scallop Ceviche
Oyster Sampler
Shellfish Sampler
High-Rise of Seafood
Skyscraper
New England Clam Chowder
quahog clams, potatoes, applewood smoked bacon
Point Judith Calamari
pepperoncini, yuzu koso aioli
Ahi Tuna Tartare
whipped avocado, tobiko, smoked shoyu, spicy mayo, crispy rice
Braised Mussels
prosciutto, caramelized onion, marsala cream, charred lemon garlic crostini
Colossal Lump Crabcake
shaved vegetable slaw, old bay remoulade
Tuscan Salad
tri-color greens, mozzarella, roasted garlic, tomatoes, polenta croutons, kalamata olives
Caesar Salad
romaine, radicchio, confit garlic, croutons, parmesan
Max's Chopped Salad
peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, green beans, gorgonzola cheese, spanish sherry vinaigrette
Cobb Salad Royale
avocado, tomato, house bacon, hard cooked egg, croutons, gorgonzola, sherry vinaigrette
Waldorf Salad
mixed greens, apples, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, apple cider vinaigrette
Baby Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad
parmesan, marcona almonds, dried cranberries, bacon, lemon-garlic dressing
Fall Pear Salad
shaved pear, baby greens, endive, caramelized figs, candied walnuts, blue cheese, creamy red wine vinaigrette
Appetizers
New England Seafood Baskets
Fish n' Chips
Fried Pacific Oysters
Fried Tempura Shrimp
Fried Fisherman's Platter
Herb Crusted Cod
warm red pepper hummus, blistered shishito peppers, local garlic scape chimichurri
Rainbow Trout
roasted fingerling potatoes, locally foraged mushrooms, green beans, marcona almondine
Norwegian Salmon
fried rice, kimchi, hoisin chili glaze
Native Scallops*
roasted fennel, beets, kabocha squash puree, lemon brown butter
Lobster Pasta
tagliatelle, grape tomatoes, spinach, thermidor sauce
Poke Bowl
sushi rice, edamame, cucumber, seaweed salad, smoked shoyu, spicy mayo
Steak Frites
tenderloin, truffle fries, grilled onion, arugula, au poivre sauce
Max's Paella
shrimp, clams, mussels, chorizo, calamari, chicken, saffron rice
Super Grain Bowl
quinoa, farro, barley, green beans, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, lemon-garlic vinaigrette
Lunch Entrees
Handhelds
MOB Cheeseburger
8oz. Brandt beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, worcestershire aioli, crispy shallots, fries
Hot Lobster Roll
toasted bun, coleslaw, crispy french fries
Blackened Barramundi BLT
applewood bacon, bibb lettuce, whipped avocado, sweet potato fries
Tacos blackened fish or fried rock shrimp
flour tortillas, napa cabbage slaw, green onion salsa, spicy mayo, jasmine rice
Nashville Style Hot Chicken Sandwich
lettuce, tomato, pickles, lemon honey aioli, fries
Sautéed Spinach
Grilled Asparagus
Truffle French Fries
Parmesan Cheese
Lobster Mac & Cheese
fresh lobster, cheese mornay