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Maxie's has a warm, fun and inviting atmosphere and a staff to match. |
 | By Bobby Tanzilo   Managing Editor Photography by Damien Legault E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Bobby Tanzilo |
| Published July 25, 2008 at 7:48 a.m. |
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In spring 2007, I noticed that Gerry O'Brien's had finally been replaced. The new tenant was Maxie's Southern Comfort and it looked inviting. I was leaving town, so I sent our Amy Schubert over to take a look. Last night, I finally got there myself.
Considering that I was among the first people I know to spot the place and that I drive past it nearly every day, I feel more than a little late. Especially when I learned that most of my friends had been there at least once and some on numerous occasions.
So, when I read Drew Olson's recommendation of Maxie's sweet potato fries yesterday, I couldn't wait any longer.
Despite not being an expert or eager fan of cajun food -- I like it, I just rarely seek it out -- I enjoyed every dish that arrived. We tried the peel and eat shrimp, which arrive on a bed of ice, and we devoured the cornbread that comes to the table first (sorry about the crumbs, cornbread and 2-year-olds perhaps don't mix too well from a neatness standpoint).
My wife tried the potato and bacon soup, but I didn't. I had the fried oysters po' boy, which was delicious, although it suffers from the modern restaurant sandwich and burger problem. It comes on bread so big that it's impossible to eat without a knife and fork. But that's a negligible complaint, really.
We got the sweet potato fries, which were indeed fabulous, but the big surprise were the fried green tomatoes which arrived mistakenly (our waitress thought I asked for that when ordering the sweet potato fries) and which we'd never likely have ordered. But, encased in cornmeal breading these slices of tomato were sweet and satisfying and a real treat.
At 5:30 on a Thursday, Maxie's was in full swing with the tables inside not at capacity but not far off, a few people at the bar, a few more seated at outside tables, music rocking (I heard Son Volt!) and TVs broadcasting what looked like an MLS match.
Our server was attentive and friendly and basically said "pshaw" when we pointed out and apologized that what seemed to be half our cornbread was now in crumbs on the floor. The hostesses and a second server were friendly, too, and our food arrived so quickly that we suspect they might have toddlers at home, too (and know the value sometimes of speed in these cases).
While a few entrees are a little pricey for my wallet for everyday dining, the quality, the service and the atmosphere are included, so in this case, you definitely get what you pay for.
6732 W. Fairview Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 292-3969
http://www.maxies.com/milwaukee/index.html
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Posted by Fed Up on Aug. 15, 2008 at 11:25 a.m. (report)
We had eaten there twice during the week and enjoyed the food very much. The last time we went was on a Saturday, I called for reservations but found they did not take them but was assured that the wait is usually not more then 30 - 45 minutes. We got there at 7:30 and got seated at 9:15. Once again the food was great but after stretching 3 cocktails over 1 hr. and 45 min. added $40. to our night that we didn't expect. I refuse to go to restaurants that do not take reservations as they force me to work around there schedule instead of mine. I know people blow off reservations but from what i understand follow up phone calls eliminates that problem. I don't know if it's just the arrogance of the owner or just another way to increase the bar tab but you won't see me there anymore.
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Posted by dboy on July 29, 2008 at 4:26 p.m. (report)
Dan Sidner here, owner of maxie's - wanted to respond to the hot water issue. We had a power surge earlier in the day, knocking out a variety of things in the building. Happened also to be the day the health department came. We were aware of the problem and the plumber had been called before they arrived. The inspector needed to move on, so as part of standard protocal she wrote the notice and she came back to inspect the next day. Had we not acted so proactively, she would have shut the restaurant down on the spot. The hot water heater was fixed within 45 minutes of her leaving and well before service started. No dishes, pots or pans were EVER washed without hot water. We take food safety very seriously and I just wanted to clarify our stance on this issue. Thanks, Dan
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Posted by akdescending on July 28, 2008 at 12:36 a.m. (report)
I was really excited when this placed opened just blocks from my house. The sweet potato fries were indeed amazing, however, the rest of my meal was nothing to write home about, especially for the price. I didn't have a problem with the service, but I probably won't be back. I can make my own sweet potato fries!
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Posted by Jamba Juice on July 25, 2008 at 2:27 p.m. (report)
Busted by Milwaukee Health Dept. for no hot water......How long were they washing dishes without hot water before the health dept found out??? NO THANKS!
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Posted by daneye01 on July 25, 2008 at 11:39 a.m. (report)
I can think of many other restaurants in the area and elsewhere that have better food and better customer service. Every time I have been there somthing always seems to go wrong. My favorite was when we were kicked out (a group of eight of us) last winter because "they didn't have enough business." On top of that we told them we had 4 more friends coming! Firefly Urban Grill appreciated our business though.
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