Maxwells Pub & Grill — Restaurant in Hillsboro

Food, staff, all of it's great! Unfortunately, I've had a few instances that are disappointing and not particularly great business practice,

Last Saturday, we arrived at 11:25pm(they closed at 1am) and we were told a fair amount of foods on the menu could not be made an hour and a half before close. I can reason with the last hour, having empathy for my fellas in the food/beverage service, but the extra half hour before is a stretch. it's not explicitly stated anywhere when the kitchen closes. The menu does says all day. I can understand instances where it's necessary, yet this seems to be a trend to bar off major parts the menu or close pretty early. Most bar&grills close the kitchen an hour before to accommodate cleaning crews. Maybe it's time for a change/better clarity on best ordering times for specific product.

On 08/20/25, I walked into Maxwells at approx. 11:41pm(they close at midnight, so eighteen minutes before close) for a quick drink for easier clean up for staff but I was refused service. We were told they were completely closed,. No one was rude and we got the memo. I've worked plenty of dine-in gigs so I get it yet as a consumer, I'm pretty discouraged not to come in after 11pm because they seem to "close" up earlier than times say.

Aside from the rocky work/business ethic, I actually enjoy Maxwells!! I'd be wary coming in the last hour though or/and hour and a half before if you're craving specific foods. When I've come in during busier hours, Maxwells has rocked my socks off!! I hope the time confusion can...

So I never had tried poutine... And my date was like let me take you and change your life.

You'd be surprised to know I was expecting this to be just another rundown bar. First as soon as the door is open, I was greeted with a warm welcome by the staff working there. My date and I went for our chairs, and saw that this place had a award-winning bloody Mary plaque on the wall. We had to get that, I had to try it. I was blown away. We ordered stuffed potatoes, and I finally got a chance to find out what poutini was.

That's when I realized that this is a dish made in Canada that might as well have come from the Gods. The food was so delightful that it made her and I look into each other's eyes and realize that maybe there's something special here.

The bloody Mary's had to have some kind of potion or something in them because she didn't stop smiling for the rest of the day. Literally I felt like I was winning. The food was so good we thought about even going back for lunch but then we were like we can't live inside this bar, we have to get back to reality at some point. Maxwell's pub has been the absolute gem hiding in plain sight and I highly recommend you go check out their food and their staff. Amazing atmosphere, amazing people, will definitely go again. 😋

Also, trust me you won't find prices...

Enjoyed a satisfying Saturday brunch and cocktail here in a festive, bustling atmosphere. Mardi Gras decor sets the mood for a good time. Staff are friendly and hustle hard for the Saturday brunch crowd. The huge menu offers choices for everyone as well as plenty of cheap options, such as the Breakfast Bargain.

For $4.95 I got just the right amount of food. My eggs were scrambled perfectly, the hash browns were crispy, the bacon was decent, and the English muffin rounded it out nicely. Not only that but they have $5 weekend drink specials like mimosas and bloody Marys. (I'm sorry I didn't try the coffee because I'd like to know if it's any good... but I found my mimosa delightfully refreshing!)

The reason I don't give 5 stars is the cigarette smoke blowing in the door from outside every so often. While I was there they didn't appear to spend any attention on asking their smoking customers to kindly smoke away from the entrance. In fact, two people were smoking not 3 feet from the door as we were leaving.

This place would be improved if they could both provide a better place for the smokers (i.e. warm and covered) and also encourage them to follow the law and stay away from the door. Otherwise, it's a decent neighborhood bar and I'll...