Darrel & Oliver's Cafe Maxx

I attended Cafe Maxx with family for a birthday dinner and I was thoroughly impressed throughout the meal. Cafe Maxx is an innovative restaurant with a lively atmosphere and knowledgeable and friendly staff. Their menu changes daily; however, they have many staple items that will be consistently listed on the menu. We started with appetizers. The crispy fried eggplant milanese was well-seasoned and paired well with two contrasting sauces. I was expecting it to be crispier but I was very impressed with the taste. The jumbo lump crab cakes were flavorful, well cooked, and seasoned and accompanied with vegetables and lime. The tuna sashimi pizza is a staple at this restaurant and while I do not typically enjoy raw fish-centric dishes, it was perfectly paired with cream cheese, caviar, and green onion and was divine. I highly recommend each of these appetizers. For the entree course, I had the stuffed pasta shells bolognese, which was an elevation of a classic Italian meal. It was rich without being overly heavy, and the dark and sweet tomato sauce paired well with the savory and flavorful sausage. My parents had the seared jumbo scallops with lemon citrus butter. The scallops were cooked to perfection and paired perfectly with the risotto and asparagus on which it was served. My grandmother had the banana chip, almond, and macademia crusted triple tail, which had a creative fruity and nutty flavor combination that worked well with the fish and I thoroughly enjoyed. Lastly, my sister had the duck and smoked mozzarella ravioli, which was rich and flavorful, and the sauce and vegetables perfectly paired with the ravioli. It was my favorite meal of the night. For dessert, we had the deep dish bourbon and chocolate pecan pie, which was very strong but flavorful and delicious nonetheless. We also had the Fallen Chocolate Cake, which was a rich, decadent, dark chocolate lava cake that made the perfect end to the meal. Both desserts were served with homemade vanilla ice cream, which complemented each dessert perfectly. Overall, I was extremely satisfied with our meal at Cafe Maxx, and hope to be back soon. Note: This restaurant has an attire requirement. No flip-flops, tank tops, or athletic attire.

Incredible food, great service but the dining room needs a little TLC. Cafe Maxx is a local gem an during a recent visit, we ordered the Eggs Benedict - the English muffins were nicely toasted, eggs perfectly poached and hollandaise was divine, as well as the Crispy Toast. Crispy Toast is a recent addition to the menu and an absolute revelation to behold - deep fried French toast, gobs of Nutella, fresh fruit and syrup that brought an ear-to-ear smile with the first bite. Only reason for giving 4 stars is the dining room is in dire need of a dusting (visible layer on all light fixtures + AC vents) and the dark carpet + heavy curtains give it a dated, dingy feel - definitely has 5 star potential and worth a visit.

Our meal was wonderful. Wait staff very attentive and helpful. Everyone very pleased with their orders. Only one vegetarian entree that might disappoint vegetarians looking for something more indulgent but was perfect for me. Very light on oil and healthy. The brussel sprout appetizer was a bit decadent, but shockingly tasty. They were happy to accommodate a vegan.

Resting comfortably in one of South Florida’s endless strip malls is Cafe Maxx which has been serving up some of south Florida’s better meals in the area. The space has a more traditional feel and can feel slightly cramped if seated in the middle of the floor, I would recommend requesting a booth or side table when booking. The wait staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The menu itself is quite vast for a more fine dining experience, so it was only natural to try several dishes. This being our second visit, we did order the tuna sashimi pizza which blends a delicious balance of sweet , savory, crispy crunchy goodness that leaves me wanting the whole pie for myself. On the first visit, there was one let down and that was the rack of lamb, which came out a good bit after our second course. It was over cooked and rather flavorless, but the apologetic staff took care of it. For the main dish this evening we had the scallops over risotto, which while thoughtfully prepared and tasty, was not worth the $65 price tag for the three scallops. On to maybe the best part of the evening, the house special crème brûlée which was quite unlike any experience I’ve had with such a dish. Instead of a ramekin, the brûlée is served in a large edible shell and filled with the gooey filling which seemed to never end. Instead of the traditional gelatinous texture, it was smooth, creamy and hard to stop eating. Worth the splurge. Follow @eatwithjordy for more fun food ventures!

Really, really delicious food. The chef is an artist and that comes with a hefty price tag but worth it. Not sure how often we will eat here just because of pricing but definitely will go back from time to time just not on the regular. If you got some extra cash and want an outstanding meal then I highly recommend Cafe Maxz