Maxwell's

Sarah_W

By Covent Garden tube 20th May 2009

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This restaurant is in a great location to catch passing tourists and shoppers, and with plenty of space inside and a good value lunch menu offer it is an attractive option in this popular area. Maybe they have it too easy though, as on a recent visit a colleague and I found the service rather off-hand and slow.

The food however was fine. I enjoyed my fish cakes and my friend tucked into her plate of ribs with enthusiasm. Portions were good, so some of the latter were left behind. We chose both from the “lunch express” menu, which offers one course for £6.95, two for £9.95 or three for £12.95 and is available Tuesdays to Fridays from 11.30 AM to 4.30 PM. This is a good deal for this part of town, though the soft drinks were pricey and pushed up our bill a little. But the service as I have said didn’t live up to its “express” billing – it was as well that we were under no pressure to hurry back to work that day ;-)

sweettirana

Maxwell's 4th September 2008

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Maxwell's is an American type diner quite similar to TGI's and located directly opposite Covent Garden tube station.

In the evenings, particularly on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday you may have some time to wait before you get a table as it gets really busy.

The menu consists of burgers, steaks, ribs and fajitas and is quite expensive expect to pay around £35 a head).

I have been to Maxwell's a few times with friends and have enjoyed myself although I have to say that this is probably more due to the fact that I am in the company of good friends than the location of where we were.

I would most probably recommend that you go to TGI's if it is American fanfare that you are after as it is a bit cheaper and they offer better cocktails, although saying that I found the food, service and atmosphere in Maxwells' to be fine, however, just a bit overpriced in my opinion.

Haystakk

Yuck 3rd September 2008

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We ate here for lunch and we were very disappointed with both the quality of the food and the price that we were charged.

Although the atmosphere is nice and the staff friendly, the food took ages to arrive, and when it eventually did come is was hardly anything to shout about. I've had better meals in McDonalds and have not felt robbed.

It is possible we caught them on a bad day as other people were having similar issues. The only problem is that it has put me off from ever going there again. Shame because from the outside it looks quite nice.

yoleey2k

Great atmosphere 3rd September 2008

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This place has a really nice, lively and family-friendly atmosphere. The food is American themed and there is plenty of choice on the menu. The décor is wonderful and adds to the great feel of the restaurant. The food is really nice and definitely leaves you feeling full. But do remember it is at London prices but you get some decent food and atmosphere. They do sometimes do specials; when we went, there was a special menu that was cheaper. The service is polite and relatively quick. For a meal after the theatre, it’s well placed and inviting enough for a try.

me123

Yum 2nd September 2008

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This delightful and memorable restaurant is set in the heart of Covent Garden and spreads over two floors. The food is good but the prices are a bit steep, as another reiewer said similar o TGI Fridays. The burger dishes are delicous. The staff are patient andinformative. The atmosphere is relaxed and is great for birthday / dinner parties. Wheni ate here recenly there was no waiting queue and we were seated straight away. The restaurant is kept in pristince condition. Do not hesitate to go in for something great to eat! The prices for the theatre tie in meals are also reasonable.

DanniLou85

Great atmosphere 24th August 2008

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Had a meal with my family here a couple of weeks ago and had a really good night! The food was a little expensive for what it was (very similar to TGIs) but luckily I wasn't paying! The atmosphere was the best part of the night and meant we wanted to stay for desserts and drinks. Staff were polite and really attentive and the food was quick to be served. Overall, a really good night out - definitely recommended - but not if you're short of cash!

lightlines

I'd go back for the dessert.... 4th April 2008

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My experience with this place was so-so, in terms of the service that I received. A friend and I went in just to have dessert - we were hustled through by the waitress at around 5.30 to a table with four seats, which I thought was strange! We were then asked to move upstairs because it was their theatre rush hour and basically wouldn't be spending enough money. I didn't have any problem with that, but didn't like the overly efficacious manner in which she went about it. Nevermind that, she then attempted to seat us at the bar, which was full (and where I didn't want to sit), she then palmed us off to another waitress who attempted to seat us next to a pillar at the top of the stairs near the entrance. I made my discomfort known and was politely moved somewhere else (with only two seats, finally!), by this time some 10 minutes having passed since we stepped foot in the place.

The service after that was great (a waiter with humour!) and the dessert of sticky toffee pudding and pistachio ice cream was wonderful.

Still, the place is a bit loud, so I probably wouldn't go there if I wanted to chat, but if it were with a group of friends it would be fine.

princessjasmine

2nd July 2007

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Maxwells allowed us to change the initial booking to accommodate our cinema booking, which was very kind of them. We were seated towards the front of the restaurant which I didn't like as it was cold (with people coming in and out of the restaurant) and I hate the way restaurants do that to try and lure people in. Food was good though (even sweeter with Daily Mail discount). I had catch of the day (Sea Bream), my boyfriend had ribs. Service was speedy and polite. Would go again (with discount).