San Francisco - Is Maxwell's Restaurant still there by Union Square?

Question

I just read that the Maxwell Hotel on Geary Street (one of my old favourites) has been taken over and is now called "Frank"?

So has the restaurant gone too? Anyone been there lately? What's it like now?

Additional Details

Thanks Aj, I would have been distraught if Max's had been taken over - you made my night!

Answer 1

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker

Norbor's answer was for a different Maxwell's in Oakland. From the sounds of it a place with a VERY different vibe.

The Maxwell hotel is now the Frank Hotel but Max's still is the hotel restaurant. There are other Max's in The City as well one at Opera Plaza - Van Ness at Golden Gate and the other at 555 California.

Asker's Rating:

Asker's Comment:

Thanks - I'll look out the other branches next time I'm in town!

Answer 2

MAXWELL'S LOUNGE - "AN EXCEPTIONAL DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUE BY ANY COSMOPOLITAN STANDARD". "An exceptional dining and entertainment venue by any cosmopolitan standard" Maxwell's caters to a discerning clientele. It is the perfect spot for urban professional singles, couples, friends and business associates to converse, dine, enjoy live music, catch a comedy set or groove to R&B and neo-soul music. The décor is dramatic and stylized featuring rich tones of crimson, deep chocolate, sea-mist green and crisp white. The floor plan is open and includes a lounge with intimate seating areas, a high profile bar, an inviting dining area, raised stage and dance floor. The warmth and sophistication that is Maxwell's is without rival. Maxwell's boasts a wonderful blend of Southern and Caribbean cuisine, guaranteed satisfy and add spice to your evening. The full-service restaurant is open Monday & Wednesday 5pm - Midnight (food available until 10pm), Thursday, Friday and Saturday 5pm - 2am (food available until 1am), Sunday 10am - midnight. Maxwell's is available for special events & private parties. Simply speaking, Maxwell's is the destination for you. As the sun begins to set, a good time is on the rise at Maxwell's. Maxwell's Restaurant & Lounge 341 13th Street Oakland CA 94612 [phone]

Source(s):

http://sf.napkinnights.com/vd/maxwells

Answer 3

You are correct, but doesn't that sound dumb? Frank Hotel. No ring to it. However, the restaurant is still there. So you are in luck for your next visit.