MAX's Wine Dive Houston - Washington Ave.

4.3 (2483)

$30 and under

American

4720 Washington Ave., Ste. B, Houston, TX 77007

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2 people

8 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Great for happy hour
Hot spot

The Original Max’s Wine Dive — where comfort food meets culinary excellence in a bold, sexy, and unapologetically indulgent setting. Located in the heart of Houston, we’ve been serving up our legendary Southern-style Fried Chicken and champagne for nearly two decades.

Led by the dynamic and passionate Chef Cin, our kitchen reimagines southern comfort classics with a refined twist, delivering unforgettable dishes like the Chicken Fried Lobster Tail, Shrimp & Grits, and our award-winning Famous Fried Chicken — hailed as one of the “Top 10 Fried Chicken Spots in the U.S.” by multiple national outlets.

At Max’s, we invite you to “Fried Chicken and Champagne?… Why the Hell Not?!” — an attitude that flows through our vibrant dining room, eclectic wine list, handcrafted cocktails, and warm hospitality. Whether you’re joining us for brunch, a late-night bite, or an intimate dinner, Max’s Wine Dive is where unforgettable memories and flavors collide.

Come hungry, leave obsessed.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Wine Bar, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(713) 880-8737
Website
http://www.maxswinedive.com/houston/index.php
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Cin
Catering
Off-site and private event catering is available. click here for more information, http://www.maxswinedive.com/houston/catering_private-dining/index.php. We love bringing the gourmet comfort food to you!
Private party facilities
While Wine Dive Houston is a smaller-than-most restaurant and doesn’t have a private room, we can accommodate cocktail-style events. And on certain nights, portions of the dining area (or even the entire restaurant) can be dedicated to private events.

Location
4720 Washington Ave., Ste. B, Houston, TX 77007
Area
Heights / Washington
Cross Street
Shepherd
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Metro has stops in the area, and the Washington Wave jitney service makes stops at the Wine Dive as well.
Entertainment
MAX’s Wine Dive features a jukebox with Texas-influenced classic rock and old favorites to help create the perfect atmosphere.
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,483 people are saying

MAX's Wine Dive Houston - Washington Ave. reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
3.9Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Houston
Great for brunch
Houston
Hot spot
Houston
Great for fine wines
Houston
Great for brunch
Houston
Hot spot
Houston
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

MAX's Wine Dive on Washington Ave. offers a lively atmosphere with standout features like "great happy hour options" and "great food." Despite some service inconsistencies, patrons praise the "excellent experience" provided by staff and enjoy the unique menu offerings. The restaurant's vibrant energy and tasty dishes make it a memorable spot for gatherings.

2,483 Reviews

J
Jeff
Houston2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 14 June 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I visited this location years ago and it was really good but seems to have gone down immensely since. Right out the gate the interior appears to be undergoing renovation. Fair enough, but it didn't really lend any kind of ambience. The devilled eggs were decent but the greens had a weird overpowering flavor and the chicken tenders weren't really any better than what you would expect from some sort of Swanson frozen food. Honestly, the food was edible but not worth the hype or money. The worst thing? Store bought bottled tea. Sorry, I won't be going back.
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Stephanie VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Good service. I would definitely recommend it and go back again
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Whitley
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on 10 May 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The bartender was also the waitress and so she as super busy which means she didn’t have as much time to spend on our party of 15. I’m a foodie so food was decent.
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Carlton VIP
Austin4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great happy hour options and happy hour wine selections. Great staff as well!
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Derric
Houston2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Seem like they use old flour for the chicken and only have a spoon full of grits with the shrimp. I was expecting more for price I paid
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Rodnedria
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good loved it , good food , good drinks , good hosted
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Jackie
Houston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
GREAT Food. We come here every year for valentines day!! booked!!
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Jaden
Houston1 review
2.0
Dined on 11 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Service was terrible sever was sitting at a table on there phone didn’t check on us
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Ms. Leigh
Houston62 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I found out management has changed and I was told they no longer are using Open Table. Disappointed!
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Holly VIP
Houston3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Downpours were causing us to be late - since they have a 10 min grace period, I called to let them know we would be about five minutes late. I was informed that the reservation system had been down for at least two weeks and they were on a first come, first serve basis. The place was empty with one other table when we arrived. Music was blaring usually wouldn’t bother me but when you have a party of three, and you have to repeat yourself to talk… Unnecessary. We were super excited about the menu as it was our first time. I ordered the chicken and waffles with Champagne. The chicken was hot, but waffles came out cold and not crisp. The brownie was dry. Our server was good, the food was just meh. Maybe it was an off-night… but you only get one time to make a first impression.
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FAQs

MAX's Wine Dive Houston - Washington Ave. does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. MAX's Wine Dive Houston - Washington Ave. also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 880-8737.

MAX's Wine Dive Houston - Washington Ave. is rated 4.3 stars by 2483 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

8 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Google Map for MAX's Wine Dive Houston - Washington Ave.

4720 Washington Ave., Ste. B, Houston, TX 77007

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Shepherd
Area
Heights / Washington
Hours of Operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Wine Bar, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Metro has stops in the area, and the Washington Wave jitney service makes stops at the Wine Dive as well.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Cin
Entertainment
MAX’s Wine Dive features a jukebox with Texas-influenced classic rock and old favorites to help create the perfect atmosphere.
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.maxswinedive.com/houston/index.php
Phone number
(713) 880-8737
Catering
Off-site and private event catering is available. click here for more information, http://www.maxswinedive.com/houston/catering_private-dining/index.php. We love bringing the gourmet comfort food to you!
Private party facilities
While Wine Dive Houston is a smaller-than-most restaurant and doesn’t have a private room, we can accommodate cocktail-style events. And on certain nights, portions of the dining area (or even the entire restaurant) can be dedicated to private events.

MAX's Wine Dive Houston - Washington Ave.

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Menu

What 2,483 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does MAX's Wine Dive Houston - Washington Ave. offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is MAX's Wine Dive Houston - Washington Ave. restaurant rated?

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