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Max's Dinner Menu
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Max's Dinner Menu
Reservations Required. 603-447-2818. Casual, fine dining for adults and well-behaved children 12 and over.
Weekly Specials
April 4th-6th
Nashville Hot Chicken Skillet
$18.00
Nashville hot sauce with bleu cheese cream sauce and Crostini.
I Love Halibut
$38.00
Pan Seared Halibut with Miso glace, roasted asparagus, edamame, and horseradish mashed potatoes.
Wild Boar
$47.00
Cumin and chili rubbed grilled Rack of Wild Boar with Argentinean Chimichurri, lime zest Sweet Potato.
Appetizers
Damariscotta River Oysters GF
$18.00
SIX ridiculously fresh Damariscotta River oysters shucked and ready to go. Served with your choice of Mignonette or Cocktail sauce!
Chinatown Pork Dumplings
$11.00
Savory pork dumplings pan-seared served with Asian slaw and citrus Ponzu and toasted sesame seeds
Poutine with Cheese Curds
$13.00
House cut french fries. Served with a our rich gravy and warm Cheese Curds
Ahi Tuna Nachos
$20.00
Ribbons of rare Ahi Tuna over fried wonton chips with wakame salad, pickled ginger, scallions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of wasabi ailoi.
Max's House Board
$24.00
An assortment of local and regional procured cheeses and meats. Served with gherkin pickles, olives, Marcona almonds, whole grain mustard and toasted crostinis.
Soup & Salads
Soup Du Jour
Ask your server what we've cooked up for you this week.
New England Clam Chowder GF
$12.00
The traditional recipe of ocean clams, Applewood smoked bacon, tender potatoes, thyme, lemon and fresh cream. Served with oyster crackers.
Classic Wedge Salad V
$14.00
Crisp refreshing wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with chopped tomatoes, red onion and bacon. Finished with a house made bleu cheese dressing and chives.
Max's Winter Salad GF-V
$14.00
Little Leaf Greens tossed with toasted coriander vinaigrette, topped with toasted almonds, chai spiced cranberries and crumbled goat cheese.
Waygu Sirloin
$13.00
Salmon
$12.00
Tempeh
$8.00
Pub
Max's Burger
$20.00
8 oz char-grilled burger topped with local sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions and Vermont cheddar cheese. Served on a toasted bun with house cut fries
Bacon
$3.00
Gluten Free Roll
$2.00
Bleu or Cheddar Cheese
$2.00
Impossible Burger V
$18.00
Vegetarian burger patty oven roasted and served on a toasted bun with melted goat cheese, lettuce, tomato, and dill sauce with house made fries.
Add Bleu or Cheddar Cheese
$2.00
Gluten Free Roll
$2.00
Waygu Petite Sirloin with Poutine (Yes! Poutine) GF
$28.00
Waygu Petite Sirloin with Poutine (Yes! Poutine) GF Gently seasoned, pan-seared to temperature and served with our hand-cut fries with tasty gravy and cheese curds.
Bone-In Porterhouse Pork Chop GF
$31.00
Pan-seared Cajun seasoned pork chop smothered in blueberry maple compote served with herb bread pudding.
Entrees
Rack of Lamb GF
$42.00
Australian rack of lamb simply seasoned and pan roasted. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Finished with a red wine demi glace, crumbled goat cheese, and rosemary frites.
Fancy Pan Seared Scallops GF
$38.00
Three Large pan-seared scallops, finished with pomegranate molasses and salmon caviar and topped with micro-greens, Served with a parsnip and vanilla bean puree.
Max's Short Ribs GF
$34.00
Braised for hours until tender and succulent. Served over garlic-mashed potatoes. Topped with demi glace, and micro grees.
Forest Fettuccine V
$30.00
A blend of New Hampshire Mushroom Company mushrooms, sauteed with julienne vegetables, garlic, fresh herbs and white wine. Tossed with fresh cream and finished with shaved Parmesan and balsamic glaze.
Waygu Sirloin
$13.00
Salmon
$12.00
Tempeh
$8.00
DUCK DUO
$38.00
Pan-seared duck breast and leg of confit served with garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables, and finished with a red wine and cranberry chai demi-glace.
Catch of the Day
Fresh Fish from the New England coast and sometimes beyond. Ask your server for details.
Wild Side GF
We search far and wide to bring you exciting and exotic flavors you will only find at Max's. Antelope, Venison, Elk, Boar... Ask your server about tonight's selection. MKT Price.
Dessert
New York Style Cheesecake
$11.00
Cheesecake with a smooth and creamy consistency. Served with Foss Mountain Blueberry Sauce.
Chocolate Flourless Torte
$11.00
Rich and dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of dark chocolate ganache on top.
Mama Karen's Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
$12.00
4 Cookies. Generous amount of chocolate chip cookies. Just add a glass of milk or Bailey's Irish Cream. Irish cream.
Creme' Brulee'
$10.50
A fine dessert consisting of a rich custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar. (In-house only).
Max's Skillet Cookie
$12.50
Mama Karen's homemade chocolate chip cookies... Three chocolate chip cookies baked to order in a skillet topped with homemade ice cream. Available In House Only.
Orange Olive Oil Cake
$11.00
Light and fragrant sponge texture with a hint of orange. Served with a lemon curd.
Appetizers
BOSTON'S CHINATOWN PORK DUMPLINGS
$11.00
Savory pork dumplings pan-seared served with Asian slaw and citrus Ponzu sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.
South of the Border Shrimp Cocktail (4) Campeccana GF
$18.00
Served in a glass with sliced tomatoes, cilantro, Jalapenos and avocado with wanton chips.
MAINE LOBSTER AND CRAB CAKES
$17.00
Fresh-picked Jonah crab meat folded together with shallots, fresh herbs, gluten-free breadcrumbs, and House made Old Bay seasoning. Pan-seared and served on a bed of green with a garlic aioli.
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL GF
$18.00
THE BEST oysters from the Damariscotta River near Boothbay, Maine. Mignonette or Tangy Cocktail Sauce, Lemon, & Horseradish 3.25 ea 6 for 18
Soup and Salad
"You're Mine" SWEETHEART SALAD GF
$15.00
Roasted beet salad with bleu cheese crumble, aged balsamic glaze, toasted almonds, strawberries and tender greens with a tangerine viniagrette.
"Sweet and Spicy Like You" Soup GF
$12.00
Carrots, fresh ginger, coconut milk and secret spices.
Entrees
"Honey Bunny" Maine Salmon GF
$39.00
Cast iron salmon filet served with garlic mashed potato, shallots, and green beans finished with honey buerre blanc.
Duck Duo
$38.00
Pan-seared duck breast and leg of confit served with garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables, and finished with a red wine and cranberry chai demi-glace.
Forest Fettuccine V
$26.00
A blend of New Hampshire Mushroom Company mushrooms, sauteed with julienne vegetables, garlic, fresh herbs and white wine. Tossed with fresh cream and finished with shaved Parmesan and balsamic glaze.
Waygu Sirloin
$13.00
Salmon
$12.00
Tempeh
$8.00
"Lobstah kissed" Beef Tenderloin GF
$44.00
Center cut grilled sirloin with lobster Bernaise over garlic horseradish mashed potatoes with purple micro greens.
Walk on the WILD SIDE GF
$47.00
Braised Wild Boar Shank over an herb and mushroom risotto with spiced cider demi glace.
What are you in the mood for? A casual fine dining room for a special occasion or the pub where you can chill with a beverage and a few appetizers. Either way, you will be treated to a most incredible epicurean adventure.
Celebrating? If you’re planning a large birthday or just a quiet anniversary evening for two, we will make it special night to remember!
With our diverse and delicuous menu, breathtaking mountain views, and warm hospitality it is easy to see why our diners make Max's their GO TO Place.