White prawns + fresno sofrito + roasted fingerlings + snap peas + black kale + chorizo + smoked tomato-bleu cheese sauce.
$31
grilled shrimp
Braised beef + carrot romesco + tri color fingerlings & mini bells + grilled florentino + braising gravy.
$33
Short Ribs
Chicken thigh + bacon + butternut squash + leeks + Mama Lil’s peppers + white wine cream sauce + arugula fresno honey.
$25
Chicken Pasta
Hand cut 12-oz New York Striploin + drunken mushrooms + garlic mashed potatoes + fresh vegetables.
$37
New York Striploin
12 oz Berkshire chop + honey bourbon glaze + garlic mashed potatoes + fresh vegetables.
$33
Berkshire Pork Chop
Hand cut 14 oz boneless ribeye + tarragon demi + garlic mashed potatoes + vegetables.
$41
Boneless Ribeye
Grilled chicken + crimini mushrooms + Marsala cream + garlic mashed potatoes + fresh vegetables.
$25
Chicken Marsala
Filet bites + criminis + black kale + sweet bell peppers + bleu cheese + smoked tomato sauce + house bread crumbs.
$29
steak bite pasta
Sockeye + roasted fingerlings + black kale + grilled florentino + fresno sofrito butter sauce.
$36
Salmon
Handcut 8-oz tenderloin+ criminis + fresh horseradish-bacon gremolata + garlic mashed gold potatoes + vegetables.
$48
Filet Mignon
Herb rubbed, slow roasted + garlic mashed potatoes + fresh vegetables.
12 oz $43 | 16 oz $50
Prime Rib
Specialty Entrees
Flash fried + jalapenos + hot carrots + 2030 ranch.
$18
Calamari
Sesame aioli + fresno hot sauce + feta cheese + scallion + pickled fresno chilies + hazelnut dukkah.
$14
Yam Fries
Served with Max Dale’s 2030 sauce.
$12
Onion Rings
Served with gremolata butter.
$6
Seven Grain Bread Basket
Roasted sprouts + butternut squash + craisins + bacon + candied pecans + warm vinaigrette.
$14
Brussel Sprouts
5 sauteed prawns + chili-lime sauce.
$15
Chili-Lime Prawns
Bleu cheese cream sauce + crisp bacon + green onion.
$13
Blue Cheese Waffle Fries
Irresistible Starters
Mixed greens + carrot + cucumber + croutons tossed + ranch, italian, shallot vinaigrette, red wine vinaigrette or bleu cheese dressing.
$7
Optional: add grilled chicken ($6) 3 prawns ($6) salmon ($12) or steak bites ($12)
House Salad
Crisp romaine hearts + Italian three cheese blend + fresh made croutons + garlic-parmesan dressing.
$14 | $8
Optional: add grilled chicken ($6) 3 prawns ($6) salmon ($12) or steak bites ($12)
Classic Caeser
Mixed greens + raisins + bleu cheese + dried cranberries + honey sriracha pecans + creamy vinaigrette dressing.
$14 | $8
Optional: add grilled chicken ($6) 3 prawns ($6) salmon ($12) or steak bites ($12)
Max Dale's Salad
Smoked sockeye + black kale + sauteed criminis + roma tomato + arugula + white wine garlic dressing.
$25
WARM SMOKED SALMON SALAD
Iceberg wedges + roma tomato + bacon + green onions + bleu cheese dressing. Shown with filet bites.
$27
Wedge with Filet Bites
Iceberg wedges + roma tomato + bacon + green onions + bleu cheese dressing.
$15 | $8
Optional: add grilled chicken ($6) 3 prawns ($6) salmon ($12) or steak bites ($12)
The Wedge
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Meet Our Team
The story began in 1951 when Max and Pauline Dale were inspired to trade their duplex for the opportunity to own an established hamburger drive-in. As the years rolled by, they decided to revamp their burger menu to focus on more sophisticated offerings, while expanding the restaurant and opening a large banquet facility/dance hall. This transformed their small establishment into a local favorite Mount Vernon restaurant.
After a fire destroyed the building in 1976, Safeco adjuster Tony Pickering helped the Dales navigate the insurance process, a relationship that ultimately redirected his future. Excited about the restaurant’s potential, Tony left his insurance career to join the team and bought Max Dale’s in 1982.
Nearly two decades later, Tony opened the Stanwood Grill, offering a dining experience similar to that of its sister restaurant in Mount Vernon. Max Dale’s Steak and Chop House has remained in the Pickering family, with Tony’s son Danny and nephew Paul taking over both restaurants in 2006.
The Max Dale's Story
A PREMIER MOUNT VERNON RESTAURANT
The Max Dale's Story
Mount Vernon's Fine Dining Restaurant
"A go-to place for special occasions. The food is delicious - the atmosphere is intimate with padded high back booths and soft lighting. Perfect for a glass of wine and conversation. Be sure to make reservations a week or two in advance if you plan to have dinner on a holiday, such as Valentine's Day."
Jennifer McGill
"The atmosphere is intimate with padded high back booths and soft lighting."
"I took my son, daughter and her homecoming date here for dinner and it was absolutely delicious.
We had the bread appetizer, our entrées and dessert. Nothing disappointed. My scallops were cooked absolutely perfectly, and the crème brûlée was delicious."
Mallory Jordan
"My scallops were cooked absolutely perfectly"
"Another customer who thinks that this is among the BEST places in town. Kelcie was superb and attentive. Wow. She sets the bar for helpful and joyous.
My weekday prime rib had a wonderful crust, and was perfectly cooked. Couldn't think of anything better until I tasted hubby's rib eye steak with a mushroom demi glas. OMGood. Love the decor and peaceful ambiance."
Jaye Lill
"My weekday prime rib had a wonderful crust, and was perfectly cooked."
"My wife, 3 kids, a friend and I went here for the first time Saturday night. We walked right in and got a table with no wait!
The food was delicious, the service was amazing! Chef Peterson is an old friend and made a special Calamari dipping sauce for us (if you know you know). We will be back for more of this Skagit Valley treasure!"
Joshua Simplot
"The food was delicious, the service was amazing!"
"Best gourmet meal out lately. Hit every note. Prime rib, melt in your mouth. Best cocktails, raspberry lemon drop, Havana nights, wow!! The salmon special, can't even describe all of the flavors and textures. Brussel sprouts, cranberry, and capers. But the piece de resistance, the pumpkin lava cake. You won't forget that very soon!! Haven't written a review in awhile. This place is worth it. Service was amazing. Atmosphere is so nice. Every table has a very private feeling."
Julia
