Max's Seafood Cafe

To start off the new year, I would like to share with you a café I’ve heard so much about lately, but have not had a chance to visit until now. Max's Seafood Cafe in Gloucester City, New Jersey.

If it wasn’t for our anniversary dinner plans being foiled in Collingswood, we might still have not tried out this local spot. It’s been on my radar, but for one reason or another, we haven’t had the chance to give it a try.

Upon driving up to it’s location, we loved it instantly. We are Philly people, my husband (Will Sachs) and I, so street parking rarely bothers us. We did find out from our server later on that they have a parking lot nearby.

We did make a reservation just in case because we had issues in Collingswood just before. It appeared we didn’t need them, but they were busy. So it’s definitely a good idea to reserve a table if you are planning to eat there and not at the bar.

Max’s dates back to 1890. The wood trim and historic details throughout are a sight to be seen. The lighting and seating is comfortable and inviting for an intimate night out.

Food - there were SO many choices, we decided to go with four appetizers: Max’s Famous Mussels in white garlic sauce, their famous Avocado Crab Fritter, Crispy Calamari, and Crab Dip. ALL were delicious! And I don’t want to forget to mention the addictive garlic butter that comes with the complementary warm bread. Yum!!

We left enough room for dessert. And I am so happy that we did! We had the chocolate mousse and the cannolis. These are the best cannolis I have had in years! And I’m a bit critical. Will devoured the chocolate mousse. Definitely getting these next time.

Each patron we met was absolutely wonderful and confident that we would enjoy your dinner. We gave a thumbs up to one of them as we left!

If you haven’t been to Max’s Seafood Café, run to try it out, don’t walk! And you don’t have to like seafood. They had plenty of items on the menu to make any taste bud water.

If you follow me on social media, don’t be surprised if you see us tag them a few times more in the future. I feel like we are going to become regulars!

Nice place super cute. Food fabulous staff very helpful. Never knew that this place was there.

Driven by this place a few times before, but never went in. Finally went in Saturday. I sat at the bar by myself, but still had a great time. Alesha and John were super cool and helpful with the recommendations. Seafood pescatore with red spicy sauce was 🔥

Wonderful city atmosphere. Acoustic music was perfect to accompany a night out with my mother and my wife. Server was attentive and friendly. My mothers lobster ravioli was excellent with a little zing in the sauce. I had the mixed grill which was “fine” at the $39 but would have been GREAT at maybe $30-32. Wife had the chicken parmigiana and she loved the pasta and the sauce. Was amazing. The chicken slightly over done. Overall well worth the money and again, the atmosphere and great service were much appreciated.

Great, little neighborhood restaurant/bar. Service was friendly and quick. Shrimp, scallops and lobster were good! Rice was under-done. Cannoli was good. Drinks were good. Parking was easy. Would definitely return.