For years Maxie's, 6732 W. Fairview Ave., has been one of Milwaukee's favorite places to celebrate the Kentucky Derby.  And – despite scaled back plans –  2021 will be no exception. 

In fact, the restaurant will be rolling out a four-day menu that celebrates the land of Bluegrass and Bourbon.

The Kentucky Derby menu –which will  be available for both dine-in and curbside pick-up – will be available Wednesday, April 28 through Saturday, May 1, with 10% of sales going to support the Hunger Task Force.

Reservations are highly recommended for dine-in service, as they are expected to sell out quickly due to the restaurant’s safety plan and associated reduced capacity.

Place your "bets"

 During the four-day celebration, Maxie’s will roll out extra televisions so guests can view both the Kentucky Oaks, America's premier race for fillies on Friday, April 30 at 4:50 p.m.; and the 147th run of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 1 at 5:50 p.m.  

Maxie’s will also host their annual “betting” raffle, with “bets” available for purchase starting April 28.  Prizes will include: 

• Win:  Maxie’s catering for 20, delivered ($500 value; gratuity not included);
• Place prize: Wine table for four at Story Hill BKC ($400 value; gratuity not included);
• Show prize: Family Box from Maxie's online Catering Store ($150 value). 

All (100%) of "betting" proceeds will benefit the Hunger Task Force. Maxie's annual Derby Day celebration has raised more than $64,000 for the Hunger Task Force since 2011.

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Dine in details

Maxie’s Derby menu will include libations like Mint Juleps, Oaks Lilys, and Derby Teas at the bar, plus a host of bourbon-country inspired bites, from Kentucky Bourbon Barrel beer cheese soup ($5.95/$8.95) to pimento cheese flatbread ($10.95), housemade fried bologna sandwiches (with pimento cheese, Hook’s 4-year cheddar and cajun fries, $14.95); country ham mac ‘n cheese ($12.95); and Deviled crab dip with Hook’s 4-year white cheddar, parmesan, lemon and crostini  (pictured above, $13.95).

There will also be Kentucky Platters like buttermilk fried chicken with mashed potatoes, gravy, creamy slaw, buttermilk biscuit and stewed beans and  bacon (four-piece for $18; eight piece for $32); BBQ Memphis spare ribs with sweet sauce, mashed potatoes, bbq beans and creamy slaw (half-rack for $22.50; full rack for $29.95); or a combo of ribs, fried chicken  and sides for $34.95.

Guests can also enjoy Eastern North Carolina style pulled pork (sandwich for $12.95; plate for $15.95); bourbon BBQ salmon with asparagus, tasso ham, potato hash, greens ($20.95); or Kentucky Hot Browns  (two with side salad for $18.99).

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Desserts will include Key Lime pie,  bread pudding, banana chocolate coconut cream pie, peanut butter pie, “Derby” walnut chocolate pie and bourbon  balls  ($6 to $9 each). 

The full menu is available online.

Curbside options

Derby dishes from the menu above will also be available nightly for curbside pick-up from 4 to 9 p.m. Orders can be placed online.

Derby Party Packs will also be available for pre-order in the Maxie’s online catering store.  Packs include everything you need to celebrated the Derby at home including signature Kentucky hot browns, buttermilk-fried chicken, mashed potatoes, stewed green beans & bacon, cucumber tomato salad and cornbread with orange honey butter.  Mint julep kits and Black Shoe's Single Barrel Wathen's Bourbon will also be available.

Pre-order yours on or before April 29 for pick-up on Saturday, May 1 from 1 to 3 p.m.