Max's Bar & Grill

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tttgr

Joined 9 years ago

Biggest and Best Burger. Max's gets my vote for best burger around town. Why? Its hand pounded into 9+ ounces of burger beef. When others brag about 1/2 pounders, why not get the biggest. They will also cook it to your request, not necessarily available at other establishments. Slug down a beer of your choice, domestic or foreign, together with ample serving of fries and you been well fed.

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Joined 10 years ago

Friendly service and patrons, and loads of classic memorabilia make this suburban sports bar a low-key diversion.. The Scene
With everything from '82 Cardinals paraphernalia to Marshall Faulk's jersey on display, Max's is a home-team sports bar, with TVs situated around the circle bar, always showing the important St. Louis games. A mostly 30- to 40-something crowd, many on first-name basis with the friendly staff, gives Max's a Midwest "Cheers"-like atmosphere. Being cool and trendy isn't necessary here--feeling welcome is easy.

The Food
Sure, it's St. Louis, but skip the usual Anheuser Busch and try a Boulevard Hefeweizen, a Midwestern brew gaining citywide popularity. The surprisingly extensive menu includes scallop chowder, a creamy and smooth alternative for those who find clams too chewy or fishy. An unbelievably crunchy batter makes the chicken fingers a prime starter, too. But the Chinese chicken salad, served with a bland dressing and wilted lettuce, is disappointing. The three-cheese pizza is also average, highlighted only by the tangy kicker of little onions sprinkled in the sauce.