It's pretty much common knowledge that opening a new restaurant comes with a bunch of hiccups. It's rare for a newly built spot to actually open according to initial schedules. As is expected, that's part of the story of the newly opened Burt & Max's. The restaurant, which was originally slated to open on December 12, 2012, just opened its doors.
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According to Partner Burt Rapoport, "There were some issues with construction of the center. The other part was dealing with the Palm Beach County Building Department. It was a long, arduous, frustrating process."
On Saturday, February 16, the restaurant finally opened to the public. "We're doing about half reservations and half walk-ins," says Rapoport, "I wanted to have some tables for the walk-ins. It's still getting up to an hour wait for a table. A lot of people have been hanging out at the bar and eating or sitting around the outside fire pit."
The spot is intended to be a sister restaurant to Boca Raton's Max's Grille. The menu, which has been comprised by Chef Adam Brown, features casual new American fare. Sharing and small plates range from the $14 Mediterranean Sampler, a tray of roasted eggplant dip, marinated olives, warm pita, and cucumber & feta salad, to the $17 Ahi Tuna "Poke," diced sushi grad tuna, scallions, soy yuzu dressing, avocado, cucumber sals and crispy taro chips, or the $12 rustic chorizo fondue served with tortilla chips.
Soups, salads, and sandwiches range from the $9 Max's Classic Chopped Salad with fontiago cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, chick peas, celery, roasted corn, and French beans with red wine vinaigrette to the $15 Farm House Burger with aged cheddar, house bbq sauce, fried egg, pecanwood bacon, crispy onions, shredded lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun.
Signature Wood Fired Pizzas run from $12 to $14, which includes the Oak Grille Chicken, Margherita, and the Blackened Shrimp with Roasted Tomatoes. Large plate range from $18 to $28 including the Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles and the Mediterranean Branzino "A la Plancha." Rapoport's calorie conscious "Eat Well. Be Well." menu is also available, as well as a range of gluten-free options.
Currently, the restaurant is open for dinner and weekend brunch with live jazz on Sunday and a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar available both days. Rapoport plans to start serving lunch this week.
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