Maxwell's Covent Garden

I had never been to this restaurant and my mother went there the day before and said how beautiful and pleasant it was, she said i should go there. So the next day i went and checked it out and i was very impressed!
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Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, January 02, 2009

After paying a £50 deposit you would expect that your booking would be a cert! Not at Maxwells! after arriving 10 mins early and being asked to get a drink then being told by staff it wont be long, it wont be long. I got a bit bored they knew that we were going to the theatre and made no attempt to sit us at table and we were not even allowed to sit at 2 free tables (even though people off the street were walking in and sitting at vacant tables). When I asked for my £50 back that caused a little commotion and they finally sat us down at 6.15 we had to basically shove the food down our throats and asked for the bill when the main course arrived we left the restaurant at 7.25 it was a major rush and so very dissapointing as the restaurant seemed a lovely place to eat at. I would not reccomend going here if you have time restrictions and certainly not to pay a deposit.
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H cowie
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Food 2 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 6
Monday, November 10, 2008

I went to Maxwells by chance. They had a a 50% off mains on a Monday night. The prices were not cheap and the service was incredibly slow. We didnt wait long to give our orders but we waited half an hour at least, maybe a little more for the food to arrive. I had to call the waiter twice and on the second time he said "its coming". So the food came and i was dissapointed. My boyfriend and I both ordered the piri piri chicken. It was way too spicy for us and there wasnt enough chips/salad with it. Just a hunk of chicken breast and a few chips..I was just glad the dish was half price. We ordered coocktails but they were not great either, way too much alcohol for my liking (maybe some people like this I dont know but other places I been too serve better cocktails) Then we waited ages for the bill. I knew they were busy for a Monday night but to wait more than half an hour for the bill was a joke. It took forever to come.

Overall I wont be going back. The service was slow, food wasnt great and too expensive for me.
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sonik
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Food 1 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Very nice food, steak cooked perfectly with not much waiting time. The atmosphere is good.

The prices can be quite expensive (but not bad as far as London prices go).

Would certainly return for the excellent food when im in London again.
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Daniel Smith
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Monday, June 02, 2008

Good location, huge place and comfortable where you can chill out for a couple of hours, great atmosphere and the staff are really friendly and heplful without being over the top or rushing you out, so in that respect all good, i have to say though i thought the food was a let down and expensive. Had fish sharing combo to start which was nice especially the fish cakes. I had ribs and piri piri chicken combo for main, which was dry and bland, was very disapointed. But my girlfriend had a burger which we ended up sharing and was really good, so i would say stick to a burger or steak they seem to be good at those.

Drinks, wine, cocktails etc quite pricey and the pitcher of draught beer was flat!!

Probably wouldnt go back unless you go on a monday night were certain dishes are 50% off.
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MR AND MRS SCOUT - View all reviews by this user
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Food 3 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 3
Saturday, May 03, 2008

I loved it !! So many restaurants play the whole pretentious game...Maxwells, gives you what you want, good quality food, fun & friendly service... The staff are having a good time, really enjoying their jobs... There's alot to be said about going back to basics of having a good meal in a great fun place, where staff are attentive and really want you to enjoy yourselves.. Well Done Maxwells.. I'll be back and will spread the good word!!!!
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Jason Robinson
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Saturday, January 26, 2008

We went to Maxwell's on a Tuesday night before the theatre and it was fine. Nothing special, but for a pre-theatre deal (it was one of those £20 for a show and a meal things) it was OK. Service was prompt and friendly. Atmosphere was good. Food was alright. Starter of potato skins was good (and a large portion), chicken wings were OK. Main courses - burger was good, steak wasn't great quality, but you get what you pay for! It did the job.

By the way, if you are on the same deal as us (meal at 6.30, show at 8), go along a bit before 6.30. We arrived at 6.30, were served quickly and were out at 7.35. But if service was slow you might find yourself rushing to the theatre.
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Greg
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Food 6 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Friends were going to a show so met them there for early 5.30 dinner beforehand. Wasn't expecting much but got even less. Shared nachos for starter, which were not only awful (non-melted cheese) but expensive, at 6.50pm our maincourses of two burgers and two chicken faijitas still hadn't arrived. After informing the waitress that we needed to leave in ten minutes the food finally turned up. The burger was actually quite good but the chicken for the fajitas just about looked cooked and the portion was tiny. Ended up costing £100 for 4 people, 2 courses and some cocktails and took over 1 and a half hours. Wish I had gone to the Masala zone round the corner.
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Victoria Brown
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Food 4 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 2
Monday, October 15, 2007

Maxwell's 2-course theatre dinner deal is good value, but overall it was a disappointing experience. The (medium) steak was unchewably tough, with another try almost as bad. Don't expect anything better than yet another glorified burger-joint: it is NOT the genuine American-quality establishment its publicity would have you believe. We would have been better off at Hard Rock Cafe - even with its reputation for inconsistent food.
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pamela nash
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Food 2 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 6
Sunday, August 19, 2007

Well done Maxwells............

Myself and my family dined at Maxwells on Saturday night. The atmosphere was very lively and there was a great buzz to the place.

I would strongly reccommend the Steak. It was gorgeous. The desserts are also to die for.....not so great for the old waistline though. A great Birthday treat all-round.
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Shauna Smith
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Thursday, August 02, 2007