MAX's Wine Dive: A Southern New American Gem on Washington Ave

Tight walking space inside by the bar. Tried the chicken wrapped lobster for the first time and was not a fan. It's expensive also. I also don't understand why they put an empty lobster tail shell with the meal. You can't eat it. I'll give them another chance to be better.

I had a great brunch celebration for my first client at Max’s Wine Dive. I occasionally come here for brunch once or twice a year but this day was special…the fried deviled egg app was awesome and a great starter and the French toast was a perfect consistency…not too soggy or crispy. Of course the fried chicken tenders had a great flavor. Thanks Max’s Wine Dive for celebrating a special day with me!!!

New owners, new atmosphere/ decor but same food. My food was awesome!! Great selection of wine!! Nice chill spot on a Friday night for dinner.

Celebrated our anniversary at here at Max’s Wine Dive. This was our first time here but it will not be our last. The food and wine were amazing! We met Zee the owner who was so personal-able. April was the best waitress that made our evening enjoyable. To top it off that big a.. brownie is nothing to tangle with…it was so good. Thank you Zee for making our anniversary extra special…your Rosenberg /Fulshear friends.

Excellent brunch French toast with added chicken tenders and cocktails !! Waitstaff is excellent and attentive :) However they are now including an 18% gratuity on the bill and if you don't catch it you will pay double for the tip. I always tip 20% cash if the service is good but I don't like having the tip included with no mention of it !! My bad for not checking the bill closely :) Are people not tipping anymore ??

I don’t usually give bad reviews (especially since my sister always picks great spots!), but this location was just okay for me. The food was decent — if you enjoy sweet greens, this is definitely your place. Everything else was fine, just not something I’d go back for. Still, we did enjoy ourselves!

First time here and the food and atmosphere was great. The food was delicious and the service was top tier. Zee went out of the way to make us a special drink!

I hadn’t been to Max’s Wine Dive since their Dallas location closed years ago, so I was super excited to finally revisit this spot in Houston. The food definitely lived up to the memories—the chicken and waffles are hands down the best, especially with the honey chipotle sauce on the side. A must-try! That said, the experience wasn’t without a few hiccups. They were undergoing renovations, so the dining space felt cramped and a bit chaotic. Service was just okay—unfortunately, our waitress accidentally spilled food on me while clearing the table, which dampened the vibe. I was also pretty disappointed by the champagne pricing; for the quality of the bottle, it felt way overpriced. Overall, the food still shines (especially that chicken and waffle combo!), but the atmosphere and service could definitely use some polishing—hopefully that comes with the renovations.