Cafe Maxx

4.9

1764 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

Fine dining establishment for almost three decades. Since 1984, Darrel and Oliver's Cafe Maxx has been delighting patrons with their innovative, award-winning cuisine. This landmark restaurant destination is the premier dining choice among South Florida's power brokers and gourmands, who desire impeccable food served in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Stylish yet unpretentious, Cafe Maxx offers a hip outside patio, a cozy bar and an energetic dining room.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(954) 782-0606
Website
http://www.cafemaxx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
NOW YOU CAN BRING CAFE MAXX TO YOUR EVENT!! Cafe Maxx provides full catering services to the South Florida are from small intimate groups in our private dining room to large scale events off property. For more information on catering and special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
Private party facilities
We have a private room called the Wine Room, which can hold a maximum of 30 guests. A minimum of 10 guests is required to reserve the room. Wifi is available and we have a screen for your convenience. However, we do not have a projector or any audio/video equipment. The room is wheelchair accessible. We require a 72-hour cancellation policy. Please note that we do not have a pre-fixed menu. For more information on special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606

Location
2601 E Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Neighborhood
Pompano Beach
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Slice of Café Maxx Caviar Pie$15.00
with whole wheat toast
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$18.00
sweet chili sauce, Asian vegetables and baby greens
* Tuna sashimi Pizza$24.00
Wasabi cream cheese, sweet soy, caviar, scallion, and spicy mayo
Blackened Snapper Tacos$22.00
black eyed pea & corn pico de gallo, ranch slaw
Filet Mignon Tartar$27.00
cornichons, onions, basil, bone marrow rouille, crostini
Eggplant Milanese Fries$18.00
Tomato marinara, parmesan cheese, lemon caper remoulade
Crab & Lobster Cakes$23.00
Lemon caper remoulade, arugula, cherry tomato, balsamic glaze
Blackened Jumbo Sea Scallops$27.00
Black Beans, sweet corn, cucumber, endives & chipotle ranch

Soup & Salads

Add grilled chicken breast or 4 oz salmon for $15

Café Maxx's Caesar's Salad$15.00
Grated Reggiano, garlic croutons & shaved prosciutto
Cafe Maxx's Mixed Green Salad$17.00
Lemon Herb Vinaigrette, Tomatoes, baby greens, cucumber, endives & onions
GF Fresh Mozzarella & Heirloom Tomato Salad$16.00
Extra virgin olive oil, basil, baby greens, shaved onion & balsamic reduction
GF Mediterranean Salad with Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette$16.00
Artichoke, feta, endives, cherry tomato, onions, olives & balsamic
Nut Crusted Goat Cheese Salad & Mixed Berries$17.00
Berry Balsamic vinaigrette, endives, baby greens, asparagus, candied walnuts
BLT Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing$17.00
Bacon Bits, Red onions, croutons, cherry tomato & balsamic glaze
Summer Vegetable Minestrone Soup$16.00
lemon, kale & grilled chicken

Pastas & Such

Jumbo Shrimp Scampi with Linguine, Shaved Fennel & Pernod$24.00
Fresh tomatoes, white wine garlic butter and fresh basil
Duck & Smoked Mozzarella Raviolis$18.00
Sundried tomato, basil brown butter & parmesan
Stuffed Pasta Shells Bolognese with Basil Ricotta$24.00
Parmesam Thyme Cream, Plum Tomato Marinara & Italian sausage
Belle & Evans Chicken Pasta with Penne, Pine Nuts & Feta$18.00
Olive & basil, fresh tomato, garlic, white wine

Lighter Fare

Café Maxx's Vegetable Platter$29.00
Chef's choice of today's freshly prepared accompaniments
GF* Grilled Petite Filet Mignon with Truffled Goat Cheese$58.00
Sugar Snap Pea & Shallot Italian Farro, Artichokes, red wine sauce
* GF Grilled Faroe Salmon Over Mediteranean Salad$50.00
Artichoke, cherry tomatoes,feta, onions, baby greens mix, sundried tomato vinaigrette
Yellowfin Tuna & Salmon Sashimi with Crispy Sriracha Rice Truffles$27.00
Asian vegetable slaw, cucumbers, ponzu, ginger & wasabi

Seafood

Gf Sweet Onion Crusted Snapper with Madeira Beurre Rouge$58.00
Yukon-scallion mash, gaufrette potatoes and vegetables
GF* Almond Kimchee Yellowfin Tuna with Tempura Vegetable Sushi roll$54.00
Asian slaw, scallion & ginger ponzu, wasabi
Cast Iron Seared Faroe Salmon Mediterranean Style$50.00
Garlic butter farro, chilled spinach puree, bean & Artichoke salsa
GF Seared Jumbo Scallops with Lemon Citrus Butter$62.00
Roasted Mushroom, Leek & Brie Risotto, Broccolini & truffle oil
GF Banana Chip, Almond & Macadamia Crusted Triple Tail with Fruit Salad$56.00
Vanilla scented sweet potato, citrus butter & crispy Plantain chip
Jumbo Lumb Crab Stuffed Shrimp with Yukon Mashed Potatoes$56.00
green beans, lime beurre blanc, tomato & corn salsa

Meats & Poultry

GF *Three Peppercorn Crusted Filet Mignon with Cheese Au Gratin Potato$68.00
Shallot butter, red wine sauce & steamed seasonal vegetables
*22 Oz. Bone In Rib Eye Cowboy Steak with Natural Sauce$90.00
Roasted potato , grilled vegetables, cheesy creamed corn and
GF Buffalo style Grilled Bell & Evans Chicken$40.00
blue cheese mashed potatoes, buttered carrots, celery & radish salad
Ancho & Pineapple Glazed & Grilled Prime Pork Chop$47.00
corn, bacon & black Bean risotto, green beans, jack cheese
*GF Amarena Cherry Balsamic Glazed Twin Duck Breast$55.00
Toasted Almond Jasmine rice, onion and summer vegetable medley
Rosemary Dusted & Grilled Lamb chops with Parmesan Chip Gremolata$68.00
Mushroom & Spinach wild rice with Grilled asparagus & red wine sauces

What 1,764 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Maxx is a long-standing dining gem with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Known for its innovative menu, standout dishes include the "tuna sashimi pizza" and "chimichurri skirt steak." Guests appreciate the "homey atmosphere" and attentive staff. A favorite for special occasions, it consistently delivers a delightful culinary experience.

1,764 Reviews

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Hikesnbikes
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love Cafe Maxx! We have been going there for years whenever we are in town. The red snapper is not to be missed. The entire menu is fantastic! I’m
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OpenTable Diner
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sam was an absolute ROCKSTAR!! Amazing cuisine, great host and most of all, SAM!!! Thank you for making our night special.
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chuck VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great as usual, from start to finish. Drinks, apps, meals, desserts, service, and atmosphere are first rate. Best restaurant in the area without question
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Robert VIP
West Palm Beach6 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Decided to try this restaurant for our anniversary. Though our small table for two was tucked into a corner, the restaurant was loud and bustling. Wait service was somewhat brusk. Have to request bread with the meal but the bread selection of crumbled flat bread and two pieces of cold focaccia disappointed. Entree prices are somewhat high by current standards while seared tuna and signature snapper dish did not quite live up to expectations. All and all a fair experience but not a stand out.
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Alina
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a must try! Amazing dinner! Had Pompano for the first time. Served with wedges of sweet potato and harcort verts. It was delicious! My husband had the pork chop which was cooked perfectly and a Caesar salad which was excellent. Then we had dessert!! I had the chocolate gelato and he had the pecan bourbon chocolate pie. Everything was top of the line. Can’t wait to go back!
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Jim
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and the food was great had a party of 5 and everyone enjoyed their meal
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Robert VIP
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding food and service. I have introduced many friends to Cafe Maxx and everyone says they will be coming back.
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Kenneth
Fort Lauderdale19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a terrific meal. The tuna sashimi pizza is unique and amazing. Can’t wait to go back!
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Stephen VIP
Philadelphia26 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was suggested to us by our agent Tanya of Vacations by the Sea as the best restaurant in Pompano by the locals. She was spot on!! Our friends who stay in Pompano also love this place so why not?? My wife and I experienced tablecloth service last night.We do not drink.. We had Asparagus Soup..Sauteed Foie Gras..Triple Tail & Duck. Some items on the menu change daily so as our waitress said "If you see something you like..order it...it may not be there the next time you come" Our server was terrific and unobtrusive and our waitress was attentive and she served our appetizers hot and exactly at the right time together...the bus guy was equally attentive and handled cleaning up our dishes expertly and unobtrusively while asking us if we needed anything. The portions are plentiful...my asparagus/potato soup was spectacular and an interesting touch to my soup were the croutons..light and puffy vs the usual hard square types.My wife's Foie Gras was plentiful and cooked to perfection...as was her duck..( although 47.00 for her appetizer seems to be excessive the other charges were what I would expect for a Gourmand meal) It was my first time for Triple Tail and I am glad it was here..although I am a Grouper kind of guy..the fish was flaky and cooked perfectly and the accoutrements of vegetables was very good....BTW...for me...Grouper still wins...Lol. This restaurant actually has take home!!!! So we ordered dessert to go...( bread pudding) It is simply the best take out restaurant we have ever seen....and a fine dining experience!
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Stanley VIP
Chicago73 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amber was a terrific server. Food and menu fabulous as always. Expensive but worth it!
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FAQs

Cafe Maxx offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 782-0606.

Cafe Maxx is rated 4.9 stars by 1764 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2601 E Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Additional information

Neighborhood
Pompano Beach
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafemaxx.com/
Phone number
(954) 782-0606
Catering
NOW YOU CAN BRING CAFE MAXX TO YOUR EVENT!! Cafe Maxx provides full catering services to the South Florida are from small intimate groups in our private dining room to large scale events off property. For more information on catering and special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606
Private party facilities
We have a private room called the Wine Room, which can hold a maximum of 30 guests. A minimum of 10 guests is required to reserve the room. Wifi is available and we have a screen for your convenience. However, we do not have a projector or any audio/video equipment. The room is wheelchair accessible. We require a 72-hour cancellation policy. Please note that we do not have a pre-fixed menu. For more information on special events, please contact us at 954-782-0606

Cafe Maxx

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Tuna sashimi Pizza

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Filet Mignon Tartar

Appetizers & Favorites

Slice of Café Maxx Caviar Pie$15.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$18.00

* Tuna sashimi Pizza$24.00

Blackened Snapper Tacos$22.00

Filet Mignon Tartar$27.00

Eggplant Milanese Fries$18.00

Crab & Lobster Cakes$23.00

Blackened Jumbo Sea Scallops$27.00

Soup & Salads

Café Maxx's Caesar's Salad$15.00

Cafe Maxx's Mixed Green Salad$17.00

GF Fresh Mozzarella & Heirloom Tomato Salad$16.00

GF Mediterranean Salad with Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette$16.00

Nut Crusted Goat Cheese Salad & Mixed Berries$17.00

BLT Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing$17.00

Summer Vegetable Minestrone Soup$16.00

Pastas & Such

Jumbo Shrimp Scampi with Linguine, Shaved Fennel & Pernod$24.00

Duck & Smoked Mozzarella Raviolis$18.00

Stuffed Pasta Shells Bolognese with Basil Ricotta$24.00

Belle & Evans Chicken Pasta with Penne, Pine Nuts & Feta$18.00

Lighter Fare

Café Maxx's Vegetable Platter$29.00

GF* Grilled Petite Filet Mignon with Truffled Goat Cheese$58.00

* GF Grilled Faroe Salmon Over Mediteranean Salad$50.00

Yellowfin Tuna & Salmon Sashimi with Crispy Sriracha Rice Truffles$27.00

Seafood

Gf Sweet Onion Crusted Snapper with Madeira Beurre Rouge$58.00

GF* Almond Kimchee Yellowfin Tuna with Tempura Vegetable Sushi roll$54.00

Cast Iron Seared Faroe Salmon Mediterranean Style$50.00

GF Seared Jumbo Scallops with Lemon Citrus Butter$62.00

GF Banana Chip, Almond & Macadamia Crusted Triple Tail with Fruit Salad$56.00

Jumbo Lumb Crab Stuffed Shrimp with Yukon Mashed Potatoes$56.00

Meats & Poultry

GF *Three Peppercorn Crusted Filet Mignon with Cheese Au Gratin Potato$68.00

*22 Oz. Bone In Rib Eye Cowboy Steak with Natural Sauce$90.00

GF Buffalo style Grilled Bell & Evans Chicken$40.00

Ancho & Pineapple Glazed & Grilled Prime Pork Chop$47.00

*GF Amarena Cherry Balsamic Glazed Twin Duck Breast$55.00

Rosemary Dusted & Grilled Lamb chops with Parmesan Chip Gremolata$68.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Cafe Maxx offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Maxx restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Maxx currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information