Max Lager's American Grill & Brewery

great hand crafted beers.. amazing food.. and awsome attendents... we were pleased to be there.. and we were just passing by and became in love with this place.. we recommed to ALL of you;

Pros: lots of

Cons: none

Posted 11/05/09

Good food, good service and great beer!

Posted 08/09/09

I had the pleasure of dining at your restuarant Friday. Our server Trent totally ROCKED! Definitely let him know he made the dining experience all the better. The beers were great, the steaks were awesome...I will definitely be back!!!

Pros: service, food, beer

Posted 05/05/09

I frequent the downtown restaurants as I work and live in the area. Max Lagers always provides a solid answer to my hunger. Yesterday I was in for the first time since the holidays and they had an awesome fish soft taco made with mahi mahi. I couldn't finish it all, it was massive and was really, really good. It was a special and I am writing this review to let them know to put it on the menu permanently!!! thanks guys for doing a great job. See you very soon!

Posted 02/12/09

I go to Max Lager's every time I am in town for the mart .
I love the Texan steak and the Max Black Beer.
I happen to have been there on Sunday night and I can say that it was extremely busy.
I have met the manager Bill several times and he has always made time time to spend a moment talking to me.He and his staff do a wonderful job everytime I am In the restaurant.
Rena, does a great job at the bar and I always feel welcome, No matter who is working.
I am always asked when I turn in my reciepts why I go to the same place everynight to eat?
They have great food, good beer and Great people.
Everyone and place has a bad day, it seems folks always take time to write the bad review, yet have little time to give a good one.
I myself have been to the restaurant more than once and rarely do I see them fail.
Thank you and keep up the good work.

Pros: Great Steaks and beer

Posted 01/21/09

UNBELIEVABLE! How can a restaurant run out of 75% of its menu items??!!! No pizza, no pasta, no fish, no ribs. NO PIZZA! Granted, it was 9pm on a Sunday night (we waited for an hour and a half even though we called ahead; and during that time, no one mentioned that the kitchen had been all but wiped out), but you're in the downtown area of a major convention city... You have to be prepared for big crowds, right? Guess not. Most of the servers did their best under the circumstances, but the manager - when we complained about the situation - was kind of rude: "What do you want me to do about it?" Oh, and one person at our table ordered the Bison Burger & another ordered a regular hamburger... they said they tasted exactly the same. And yes, the beers were flat.

Posted 01/19/09

I went to there with 10 work colleagues from both New York and Chicago. We waited 90 minutes, although we had reservations and drank the beer that was agreed by all to be flat. This place was out everything - pizza dough, so no pizza, no pasta primavera, no salmon, no ribs, no guacamole for quesadillas, no sirloin steak, and I'm sure there were others. What a disappointment because we went there for the wood fired pizza touted by their logo and slogan. I would NEVER go back there again, sorry.

Posted 01/12/09

I had a steak dinner, and a friend had salmon in early January, 2009 while in Atlanta for training. The atmosphere was okay, but the meal was unimpressive. The food reminded me of a small eatery in any small town you might run across: it was palatable. However, given the many great choices in downtown Atlanta, I can't recommend this one.

Pros: Atmosphere

Cons: Food, service

Posted 01/11/09

My husband and I love this place. It is one of Atlanta's best kept secrets! If you are looking for a fun time at dinner or a great movie watching experience this place has it all.

Mrs. Rosie

Pros: Fun movie atmosphere

Posted 11/22/08

I have been coming to Max intermittently for many years and I would probably best categorize it as "upscale comfort food." The decor and frankly, most of the menu, are pretty forgettable, but for me, it's all about the service.

Every time we come here it feels like going to visit a friend. All the wait staff knows us and they are always accommodating - not JUST to us, but I see it with everyone they serve.

Great place to meet friends, but I wouldn't really recommend it for a date restaurant because, well - REALLY, it's a neighborhood joint. If my date was that cheap, then there 'aint gonna BE a second date, y'know what I'm sayin'?

Oh yeah, and I'm also rating this place high for the fact that every time I eat here I get so incredibly stuffed I feel like a cow when leaving, yet miraculously wake up the next morning feeling as skinny as a supermodel. Coincidence? I think not.

Pros: serviceifood

Posted 10/31/08

Look, I go to Max Lagers at least once a week because I work downtown and would consider it one of my favorite places to go around Downtown Atlanta. Maybe this guy's server was just having a bad day, but as often as I go, the service has been consistently good and the food is very good. I usually sit up at the bar for lunch, but my coworkers and I have gone to Max Lagers for happy hour too because they have great beers and the food is good. I hate bad service just as much as anyone else, and wouldn't go to Max Lager's as often as I do if the service wasn't consistently good. Judge it for yourself, but coming from a regular, I love this place.

Pros: Convenient to Downtown, great food & drink, cool happy hour spot

Cons: Parking

Posted 10/05/08

This has to have been the worst service i have had in a very long time.I was in town for work and stayed at the hyatt and saw this place and thought to check it out,BIG MISTAKE.I first order a drink called a max margarita it was an average drink tasted like a margarita.Then i waitied for my server who kept walking by but did'nt ask if i was ready to order,I finally got her to come take my order 10 wings as a starter and the ribs as my entree,also asked for some bread with my meal because i saw other tables with some on there tables.I never got the bread, wings came with my meal about 35-40 minutes later the server never said sorry or try to make things better.she acted like she just wanted to get me out of there.ALL in all my food got cold the wings were under cooked still a little pink in the middle.The staff did'nt seem friendly and the decor is like eating in a very old warehouse.If your every in atlanta aviod this place,I asked i local if he every goes to max lagers,he said that he and friends had a bad time there about 6months ago and would not return.

Pros: In downtown

Cons: Bad part of town,Bad service

Posted 10/03/08

We referred guests from The "ProgPower Conference" we held at our hotel (The Inn at The Peachtrees Hotel) to Max Lager's and one guy was telling us at the front desk how he wished there was Max Lager's in his city so he could get the Fish & Chips there!! A few guests stopped by to drink a few beers on Friday before heading out to the conference and loved it! Just wanted to say once again, we really appreciate Max Lager's support & look forward to sending more business that way. You guys are the best!
Debbie Stagg
Director of Sales

Posted 10/01/08

I was in Atlanta for business recently. I was staying at the Hyatt near Max Lagers and saw their ad in the Delta inflight magazine. Myself and my coworker ate there three nights in a row. I am a very picky restaurant goer and was very impressed with the quality of food and the level of service that we received from your servers, especially Lisa. I will be sure to visit Max Lagers next time I'm in Atlanta. I have friends in the ATL metro area and will be sure to tell them about Max Lager's. Keep up the good work.

Posted 10/01/08

Thank you Max Lager's for being so accommodating for our rehearsal dinner on June 20th! We had more people show up than expected and the staff did the most wonderful job taking care of us and were so pleasant throughout the entire night (even when we were being difficult). Every single guest loved Max Lager's from the food to atmosphere. It was truly perfect for Brad and me.
We'll definitely be back and want to let everyone know what a great experience we had.

Posted 10/01/08

If you're looking for a place to dine or drink dowtown Atlanta you must go to Max Lagers. The atmosphere is relaxed, the food is good and money is right. However the best part of Max Lagers is the wonderful staff they have, they're very attentive and always greet you with a smile. I highly recommend Max Lagers to anyone in downtown Atlanta.

Tanisha is by far the best bar tender I have ever met. She makes the place even more enjoyable to attend.

Jay White - Stool L1

Pros: Atmosphere, Wait staff, Food

Cons: No flat screeens down stairs

Posted 04/22/08

I was very excited to try this place, but was very let down. The food was mediocre at best and our server was not very good either. The beer was okay - I liked the seasonal amber brew. It was a disappointment!

Pros: The brew there own beer

Cons: service

Posted 01/17/08

Dear Max Lager,

During a recent stay in Atlanta, of all the resturants on peachtree street, I found myself choosing you establishment. Your resturant was clean cozy, but most of all the food was SO...SO... GOOD. Max Lager's gets two thumbs up. On my next visit, I am looking forward to ordering the pork chops and hopefully Rena's the bartender.

That evening the bar was very busy, but Rena managed to provide professional sevice with a smile, which I believe is a big part of any resturant experience. So, I thank Max's for a great dining experience and I hope to see you soon!

Pros: great food, great price, great service

Cons: walking-up stairs to restroom area

Posted 12/18/07

A decent place to socialize..
Service was friendly..
Drinks were cool..
Food was pretty ok...
The crowd was alright...

Posted 05/26/07

On my most recent trip to Atlanta this was the first and last place we found ourselves for dinner. The food is really good and the service is very friendly. My only beef was that on the first day we went (a monday) they were out of all the seasonal beers. The chicken wings were pretty good, but they only offer a mixture of them if you get 20. Get lots of stuff to share.

Pros: Nice outdoor seating, friendly staff, can split checks

Cons: Ran out of seasonals when I went

Posted 03/27/07

I had the filet mignon and it was superb. The salad was excellent but most of all I enjoyed those fresh baked flaky biscuits...they melt in your mouth. We did not go into eat until around 8:40 / 9:00 pm so there was no waiting and the service was attentive & efficient. I'd surely go back again but I'll try the ribs next time.

Posted 02/14/06

Always looking for a healthy meal, Max Lager's works great for me. Their big salads with grilled meats are the way to go. I have always enjoyed my experiences at Max Lagers and go every chance I get. Parking in the back is ok, although not free. But it is easy off the hiway from Buckhead. I usually have wine, but I had to try the Okctoberfest which was awesome...full bodied with a nice flavor. Great with my salad and my husband and daughter love the ribs. Thanks Max, we'll be back !

Pros: great kids menu, value priced, healthy food

Cons: none

Posted 10/03/05

The first time, I dined with my father and brother in 2000. I remember thinking how average the food was and how poorly the beer tasted, especially for a "brewery". Fast forward to 2005, my wife and I had a concert to attend nearby and thought we'd give this place another try. Another Bad Idea! I had one of their pizzas, which was stale flatbread with weak sauce and a dollup of cheese. My wife had a calzone which consisted of lots of ricotta cheese stuffed into a burrito shell. However, we actually came for the beer; it's a brewery right? Well, which was consistently unusually warm and watered-down. I also think putting bananas in a HefeWeizen was not their best idea. Although the location is great for downtown, this place does not live up to what it could be. After two bad encounters, I won't be chancing a third.

Pros: location

Cons: food, beer

Posted 09/18/05

Went here on a Thursday night, was kind of empty in there, but I suppose that's downtown Atlanta on a weeknight... Jalapeno onion rings -- mmmm.... Service was good, food was good. Beer coulda been colder, and we didn't think any of our samples stood out with distinction. I'd have to give the nod to Gordon Biersch up the road on Peachtree, but Max's is fine if you're at a downtown hotel seeking a brew pub experience.

Pros: Downtown brewpub

Posted 10/02/04

Had a wonderful experience at Max Lager's. From the fresh ice cold beer to their delicious wood fired pizza. A cozy location in downtown is convenient to my office.
I'll be back!

Pros: nice decor, good selections, tasty beer

Posted 06/09/04