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Cafe Maxx, Pompano Beach, FL

Cafe Maxx

4.8
4.8
1797 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
2601 E Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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.

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

Menu

Cafe Maxx's menu was last updated 2023-06-28.

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What 1,797 people are saying

Cafe Maxx reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Best Overall

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Best Food

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Best Service

  • Fort Lauderdale

    American

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Best Overall

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Best Food

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Best Service

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Good for special occasions

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Maxx is a culinary gem in South Florida, consistently delivering "outstanding food and service." Frequent diners praise the "unique and amazing" tuna sashimi pizza and the "perfectly prepared" macadamia crusted grouper. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff, including standout servers like "Amber" and "Jane," ensure a memorable dining experience. A must-visit!

1,797 Reviews

  1. Robin

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service from Louis, food fantastic!! All 8 of us loved our dishes… highly recommend Cafe Maxx .. one of our top 3 in the area

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  2. Lauren VIP

    Fort Lauderdale385 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We really like this restaurant and the staff is just great. The food, while a lot is served with each dish, I feel it is overdone. Too much going on with each dish. Simple sometimes is better. Thank you. We had a nice evening!

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  3. Felice VIP

    West Palm Beach2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A delicious meal served by Lewis. Knowledgeable, professional, attentive!

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  4. Theresa

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Although the prices are kind of high, it's worth every penny to dine here. The food (and presentation!) is just incredible.
    Cafe MaxxResponded 5 days ago
    Your endorsement is meaningful to us, Theresa, and we’re thankful that you found our food and presentation incredible. While we understand our prices may be higher, it’s wonderful to hear that you felt it was worth every penny. We look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional dining experience!

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  5. Edward

    Washington DC18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent, and I highly recommend Cafe Maxx

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  6. Pat

    Greater Boston36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our favorite place to celebrate holidays! Dined there for many years and never had a bad meal. Excellent choices in appetizers and entrees that are not the ordinary!
    Cafe MaxxResponded 7 days ago
    Your review is sincerely appreciated, Pat. We are happy that you have chosen us as your favorite place to celebrate holidays over the years, and we’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed our unique appetizers and entrees. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable meals!

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  7. Sheryl

    Miami2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best! Our special occasion place best in town! Thank you Daryl!
    Cafe MaxxResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Sheryl, we appreciate your thoughtful review and are delighted to be your special occasion restaurant of choice in town. We’re glad to hear that our team, especially Daryl, contributed to making your experience memorable because we strive to provide exceptional service with every visit. Thank you for celebrating with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Robert

    Las Vegas28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been dining here for 15 years and it seems to keep getting better. The menu changes often and the service is always top notch.
    Cafe MaxxResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for the detailed review, Robert. We’re pleased to know that after 15 years, you continue to enjoy our evolving menu and top-notch service because your loyalty means so much to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable dining experiences!

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  9. Gail

    Miami2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best iconic restaurants in South Florida.
    Cafe MaxxResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for highlighting your experience, Gail. We are happy that you consider us one of the best iconic restaurants in South Florida, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon to enjoy more delicious meals together. Your kind words inspire our team to maintain the high standards that set us apart!

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  10. Deborah VIP

    West Palm Beach34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food has always been consistently delicious at Cafe Maxx and it did not disappoint on this visit. We enjoyed the Tuna Pizza app, so good! I had the scallops and hubby had the filet both were excellent. We were celebrating our anniversary and noted on the reservation, although they did not acknowledge it. Regardless we had a great experience.

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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 4.8 stars by 1797 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Pompano Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Cafe Maxx

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
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