Was in the area for the weekend with a friend and we had a three course dinner with drinks and would really recommend this place. The food was incredible and the service was fab and got us laughing. Good options for vegetarians too! Was also accommodating and said they could make pretty much anything on the menu vegetarian for me, though I ended up going for vegetarian options on their specials board.
I’ve got back for a snooze after a fantastic 2-course Theatre Menu experience.
Fillet Steak - sauce, salad, fries. Done.
Tiramisu - Done.
The new venue is really well decorated and presented. Plenty of space between tables.
I then saw a group booking of 20+ come in, so there’s even extra space behind the scenes!
I cannot recommend highly enough.
Thank you Team Max!
*** Photos added following another sensational visit on 25/10/2023 ***
What a fantastic restaurant - from the minute we entered we were greeted with such a lovely atmosphere from the staff. The food was excellent - we had the theatre three course option. Plenty of choice and you can pay a little more for things like rib eye. They cater really well for gluten and dairy free (vegan). Would highly recommend and have already booked to go back. My only comment for anyone disabled is there is no downstairs toilet but I managed up the stairs as there is a hand rail, they are waiting for a stair lift but for those in wheelchairs you should be aware.
This is such a gem in the centre of Southampton. It's a cosy restaurant with friendly attentive staff and amazing food which is also good value for money. Perfectly located for the Mayflower Theatre. Highly recommend but reservations definitely required.
Location of Max's Brasserie is ideal if you are going to the Mayflower. The food was excellent. Our server was cheerful and friendly. We will definitely be coming back. Would highly recommend.
What a wonderful experience. Staff were friendly and knowledgable regarding wines and food. We had eaten here previously when in Oxford Street, thankfully food is still as good as it ever was. Will definitely return, especially as we can take the dog and eat in conservatory. Thank you for a lovely evening.
Visited here as a group of 8 for a birthday, easy to book in advance online and pay £10 deposit per person via PayPal (later removed from the bill). Inside, the restaurant is quite long, tables are fairly cosy but it was fine for us. Staff were very friendly and attentive, Max was also serving and made sure everything went smoothly. All our food came out together and the quality of everything was great. Good portion sizes and full of flavour. I thoroughly enjoyed my monkfish from the specials and some of our group had steaks, which were excellent. There was also a good range of drinks and wines at varying prices, something for everyone. Since COVID I have found at most places, you either get good service or food, nice to get both in this place! Would definitely recommend and would love to go back one day.
We had a meal here pre-theatre and ordered from the 2 course set menu. The selection of dishes was very good. The presentation of the food was lovely. My mother had the seabass which she says was delicately flavoured, and I had the steak which was very well cooked.
The staff were lovely and friendly and we enjoyed the relaxed service and atmosphere.
We would love to come here again, whether pre-theatre or just for a normal meal.
Thank you so much for one of the most delightful afternoons ever.
The staff were second to none, hilarious, accommodating (hopefully we didn't outstay our welcome, thanks for letting us chill over our pots of tea), just couldn't do enough.
Those courgettes! and the special of crab ravioli beautiful. Bravo with the wines too, a bit of a treat for us to be surprised like that so an added special treat.
See you again soon!
Super independent Italian restaurant. Food was well presented and beautifully prepared - not just the usual options either. Brilliant options for gluten free too. Staff were attentive but not intrusive. The pace of the meal was good as well - you didn't feel like you were being rushed. Very much recommend.
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