With nothing to do last Sunday we decided to lunch in the Adelaide hills, and decided to go to Maximilian's. What a great choice it was! The food was excellent, staff were informative and alert and more than anything the overall environment was homely and very welcoming. I recommend to anyone, if you are going as a couple ask for... More

Maximilian's was always a tradition for my husband and I during the 80's & 90's, so with new owners, it was with a little trepidation that I chose this restaurant to celebrate our daughter's 30th birthday with family and friends, for a long Sunday lunch. Any initial concerns were immediately forgotten from the moment I liaised with Emily at the... More

We had guests from France and wanted to impress them with the Chateaubriand which we knew from visits when Maximilian's was still in the hands of its Austrian owner. It was a disaster. Entrees (Smoked salmon and Lobster bisque) were alright, the Chateubriand was a tough, murky piece of meat. We wanted ours rare but were told that this is... More

We booked for a late lunch. We were the only ones in the restaurant on a Saturday afternoon. We were generously welcomed and treated to a beautiful lunch. We were served a very good warm sourdough bread with local olive oil and a local butter, the latter tinged with blue vein cheese. Not for everyone but we very much enjoyed... More

Recently had a very successful lunch at Maximilian's. The restaurant has new ownership and a new chef, a wellcome change for the better. This iconic restaurant had slipped in the past few years but the new chef Tom Read has brought in a new well thought out and prepared menu of contemporary dishes derived from locally sourced produce. I hosted... More

My recent visit up to Maximilian's exceeded my expectations. A reputation of incredible food. I was definitely not disappointed! The staff were warm, welcoming and attentive. A food experience like no other, the chef came to our table after dinner so we could thank him for the culinary extravaganza. Congratulations to the new owners Emily and Andrew you have maintained... More

Had heard a few good things about this Adelaide Hills favourite so decided to go for our anniversary. Such a lovely old house.. it has a cosy feel and the views are fantastic. We had duck liver parfait to start which was creamy and delicious. The waitress recommended the wine which was really nice. The service felt really personal and... More

On a rare night out we made the mistake of choosing Maximilians. Staff were great, food was great. "New owner" Andrew became increasingly intoxicated throughout the night. By the time dessert was served he sat near our table and started insulting us. He had to be taken away by the Chef! Upon returning to collect a credit card (we left... More

With all the hype around Stirling, Aldgate and Hahndorf, Verdun has a treasure for the purveyor of fine wine, fine food and excellent service! It was Sunday evening in Aldgate with some American friends. As with the want of most hosts, we wanted to impress, our first choices were either not open or just another noisy Pub in Stirling! Maximilian's... More