Max's Opera Cafe Menu (2025 Update)
Max's Opera Cafe, located in San Francisco, offers a variety of New American dishes with a range of options for vegans and vegetarians. The menu features delicious bites like Potato Latkes with apple sauce and sour cream, Passover Latkes, Max's Famous Crab Cakes, and Crispy Fried Calamari. For soup lovers, there's Max's Famous Chicken Matzo Ball Soup and Russian Cabbage Soup. Start off your meal with appetizing salads like the Caesar Salad or Bistro Salad. Customers rave about the Reuben sandwich, with the option of pastrami or corned beef. The ambiance is praised for its great music, location near Davies Symphony, and large portions. Whether it's for a casual lunch, a group gathering, or an event at Davies Hall, Max's Opera Cafe provides a memorable dining experience with a diverse menu and excellent service.
Bites and Noshes
Potato Latkes
Apple sauce and sour cream.
Passover Latkes
Made with matzo meal for Passover. Served with Sour Cream and Apple Sauce.
Max's Famous Crab Cakes
Mustard caper aioli, red cabbage, and jicama slaw.
Crispy Fried Calamari
Chili remoulade and cocktail sauce, includes thin sliced lemon, and jalapenos.
Buffalo Chicken Wings
A dozen wings, Celery sticks and carrots, served with bleu cheese dressing.
Ahi Tuna Poke
Fresh ahi tossed with cucumber and avocado, with wonton chips, and wasabi dressing.
Black Angus Beef Sliders
Cheddar and pickles. 3 per order.
Lamb Sliders
Pickled red onions, arugula, and balsamic. 3 per order.
Giant Nachos
A plateful of crispy chips loaded with cheese, black beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and jalapeno's.
Basket of French Fries
Basket size of french fries.
Sweet Potato Fries Basket
with side of chipotle aoli
Giant Onion Rings
with ranch dressing
Potato Skins
6 pieces with cheddar, bacon and scallions; served with sour cream
Cheesy Garlic Bread
with Roma sauce.
Stuffed Giant Mushrooms
With cheesy garlic, pesto, crushed croutons, and Roma sauce.
Greek Mezes
Basil and roasted pepper hummus, tzatziki, lamb meatballs, falafal, or both and grilled pita bread.
Hummus and Tzatziki Appetizer
With broccoli, red bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, and grilled pita bread.
Max's Famous Chicken Matzo Ball Soup
chicken, vegetables, egg noodle and a matzo ball; 16 or 32 oz
Russian Cabbage Soup
Brisket, cabbage, carrots, tomato, golden raisins; 16 or 32 oz
Clam Chowder (Friday Only)
16 or 32 oz
Soup N' Salad
Homemade Soup of the Day
Monday: Lentil Soup (vegetarian)Tuesday: Tomato TortelliniWednesday: Black Bean Soup (vegetarian)Thursday: Chicken Sausage GumboFriday: Clam ChowderSat & Sun: Chef's Choice
Homemade Butternut Squash Soup
Autumn special. Only available for a limited time!
Max's Own Soups
Starter Salads
Caesar Salad Appetizer
House made Caesar dressing, fresh croutons, Kalamata olives, shaved Asiago, and Reggiano-Parmesan cheeses.
Bistro Salad Appetizer
Cherry tomatoes, Danish bleu cheese, crisp bacon, scallions, walnuts, red grapes and lemon vinaigrette.
Iceberg Wedge
Bleu cheese, tomato and red onion on a bed of fresh spinach.
Chopped Vegetable Salad
Chopped vegetables, mixed greens and iceberg lettuce, tomato, topped with croutons; with balsamic vinaigrette.
Bistro Salad
Tomatoes, Danish bleu cheese, bacon, walnuts, scallions and red grapes with lemon vinaigrette.
Fresh Pear Salad
Danish bleu cheese, cranberries, candied walnuts, scallions, and raspberry vinaigrette.
Sweet and Sour Spinach Salad
Bacon, mushrooms, candied almonds, mandarin oranges, avocado, and pear with sweet and sour poppy seed dressing.
Caesar Salad
House made Caesar dressing, fresh croutons, Kalamata olives, shaved Asiago, and Reggiano-Parmesan cheeses.
Greek Salad
Tomato, cucumber, roasted pepper, red onion, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and lemon vinaigrette (ask for anchovies).
Tuscan Kale Salad
Quinoa, feta cheese, cranberries, toasted walnuts and shallots, lemon-olive oil dressing
Chicken Tostada
Black beans, tomatoes,red onion, cheddar, olives, tortilla crisps and ranch dressing, topped with guacamole, salsa and sour cream
Shrimp Louie Salad
Avocado, tomato, hard-boiled egg, diced vegetables, scallions, and 1000 Island dressing.
Crab Louie Salad
Deep Sea Red Crab, Avocado, tomato, hard-boiled egg, diced vegetables, scallions, and 1000 Island dressing.
Thai Peanut Soba Noodle Salad
Black sesame crusted tofu, Thai peanut dressing, napa cabbage, cucumber, snow peas, bell pepper, scallions, and peanuts.
Roasted Beet Salad
Red and gold beets, avocado, fresh corn, candied walnuts, feta cheese, and lemon vinaigrette.
Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad
Grilled Chicken, Danish bleu cheese, avocado, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, egg, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Guy's Chinese Chicken Salad
Peanut fried chicken, peanuts, rice and chow mein noodles, hoisin dressing, scallions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Skirt Steak Cobb Salad
Grilled Skirt Steak, Danish bleu cheese, avocado, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, egg, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Grilled Salmon on Greens Salad
8 oz. grilled salmon, capers, Kalamata and green olives, tomato, red onion, basil, and lemon vinaigrette.
Grape and Walnut Chicken Salad
includes avocado, tomato, diced vegetables, scallions, chopped egg and balsamic vinaigrette
Albacore Tuna Salad
Avocado, tomato, diced vegetables, scallions, chopped egg and balsamic vinaigrette
Big Bold Salads
Big Bold Salads Lunch
Caesar Salad Lunch
House made Caesar dressing, fresh croutons, Kalamata olives, shaved Asiago, and Reggiano-Parmesan cheeses.
Bistro Salad Lunch
Tomatoes, Danish bleu cheese, bacon, walnuts, scallions, and red grapes with lemon vinaigrette.
Fresh Pear Salad Lunch
Danish bleu cheese, cranberries, candied walnuts, scallions, and raspberry vinaigrette.
Sweet and Sour Spinach Salad Lunch
Bacon, mushrooms, candied almonds, mandarin oranges, avocado, and pear with sweet and sour poppy seed dressing.
Greek Salad Lunch
Tomato, cucumber, roasted pepper, red onion, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and lemon vinaigrette (ask for anchovies).
Tuscan Kale Salad Lunch
Quinoa, feta cheese, cranberries, toasted walnuts, and shallots, lemon-olive oil dressing.
Roasted Beet Salad Lunch
Red and gold beets, avocado, fresh corn, candied walnuts, feta cheese, and lemon vinaigrette.
Thai Peanut Soba Noodle Salad Lunch
Black sesame crusted tofu, Thai peanut dressing, napa cabbage, cucumber, snow peas, bell pepper, scallions, and peanuts.
Guy's Chinese Chicken Salad Lunch
Peanut fried chicken, peanuts, rice and chow mein noodles, hoisin dressing, scallions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Chicken Tostada Salad Lunch
Black beans, tomatoes, red onion, cheddar, olives, tortilla crisps and ranch dressing, topped with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad Lunch
Danish bleu cheese, avocado, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, egg, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Skirt Steak Cobb Salad Lunch
Grape and Walnut Chicken Salad Lunch
Avocado, tomato, diced vegetables, scallions, chopped egg, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Albacore Tuna Salad Lunch
Avocado, tomato, diced vegetables, scallions, chopped egg, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Shrimp Louie Salad Lunch
Avocado, tomato, hard-boiled egg, diced vegetables, scallions, and 1000 Island dressing.
Crab Louie Salad Lunch
Deep Sea Red Crab, Avocado, tomato, hard-boiled egg, diced vegetables, scallions, and 1000 Island dressing.
Grilled Salmon Salad Lunch
Capers, Kalamata and green olives, tomato, red onion, basil, and lemon vinaigrette.
Hot Corned Beef Sandwich on Rye
with choice of side
Hot Pastrami Sandwich on Rye
with choice of side
Max's Famous Reuben
Choice of corned beef or pastrami or combo, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 Island dressing on grilled rye.
Turkey, Bacon and Swiss Sandwich
Butter lettuce and tomato on toasted sourdough.
Sourdough Tuna Caper Melt
Line Caught Albacore Tuna, Avocado, Tomato, and Dill Havarti
California Chicken Melt
Cheddar, avocado and caramelized onion on grilled sourdough.
Turkey Pest Melt
fresh roasted turkey, pepper jack cheese, pesto, grilled tomato, red onions, on ciabatta
Philly Cheesesteak
Choice of steak, chicken or pastrami with pickled peppers, onions, mozzarella, jack and provolone cheeses all melted together.
Roast Beef and Swiss French Dip
with choice of side
Salmon and Dill Havarti Sandwich
8 oz. grilled salmon, chipotle aioli, kosher pickle, dill havarti, tomato and arugula on toasted focaccia.
Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Dill Havarti, Cheddar, and Tomato on thick-sliced sourdough
Roasted Vegetable and Artichoke Sandwich
On hot baked focaccia with cheesy garlic spread, artichokes, roasted pepper, caramelized onion, roasted portobello mushroom, spinach and crispy fried onions.
Grilled Breast of Chicken Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato and red onion and choice of side.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Lettuce and tomato on sourdough.
Big BLT
Thick cut bacon, butter lettuce, and tomato on toasted sourdough.
Pulled Barbecue Pork Sandwich
On an onion roll with pickled red onions, served with cole slaw.
Half Sandwich and Cup of Soup
Hot Corned Beef with Swiss Cheese Sandwich
Hot Pastrami with Swiss Cheese Sandwich
Sandwiches
Wraps
Roasted Vegetable Wrap
Feta cheese, portabello mushroom, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, avocado, spinach, hummus, with tzatziki on the side and wrapped in a spinach-flour tortilla. Includes choice of side.
Caesar Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken breast, shredded romaine, Kalamata olives, Caesar dressing, Parmesan and Asiago cheese, with extra Caesar dressing on the side; wrapped in a spinach-flour tortilla and includes choice of side
Asian Chicken Wrap
Crispy peanut chicken, Napa cabbage, crispy chow mein noodles, rice noodles, and peanuts tossed with hoisin dressing, garnished with cilantro and scallions in a spinach-flour tortilla. Served with choice of side.
Greek Tuna Wrap
line caught albacore tuna salad, mixed greens and lettuce, tomato, roasted red pepper, cucumber, sprinkle of feta cheese, tossed in light balsamic dressing and wrapped in a spinach-flour tortilla
Soup 'N' Salad Lunch
Soup 'N' Salad Lunch
Lunch Specials
Chicken Quesadilla and Caesar Salad Lunch (Monday)
Swiss Mushroom Burger Lunch (Tuesday)
On hamburger bun with crispy onions, and served with fries.
Chicken Mango Salad Lunch (Wednesday)
Cucumbers, avocado, cherry tomatoes, jicama, and lemon vinaigrette.
Hot Turkey Sandwich on Sourdough Lunch (Thursday)
With mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, and cranberry sauce.
Shrimp Stuffed Baked Potato Lunch (Friday)
With Caesar salad.
Hot Corned Beef Sandwich Lunch
Hot Pastrami Sandwich Lunch
Hot Corned Beef with Swiss Cheese Sandwich Lunch
Hot Pastrami with Swiss Cheese Sandwich Lunch
Turkey, Bacon and Swiss Sandwich Lunch
Butter lettuce and tomato on toasted sourdough.
Big BLT Sandwich Lunch
Thick cut bacon, butter lettuce, and tomato on toasted sourdough.
Chicken Salad Sandwich Lunch
Lettuce and tomato on sourdough.
Tuna Salad Sandwich Lunch
Lettuce and tomato on rye bread.
Half Sandwich and Cup of Soup Lunch
Salmon and Dill Havarti Sandwich Lunch
8 oz. grilled salmon, chipotle aioli, kosher pickle, dill havarti, arugula, and tomato on grilled focaccia.
Roasted Vegetable and Artichoke Sandwich Lunch
Artichokes, roasted pepper, caramelized onion, roasted portabello mushroom, spinach, and crispy fried onions with cheesy garlic speech on hot baked ciabatta. Veggie.
Barbecue Beef Brisket Sandwich
Lightly smoked sliced brisket with bbq sauce on toasted focaccia. Served with fries, coleslaw or potato salad.
Pulled Barbecue Pork Sandwich Lunch
On an onion roll with pickled onions, served with coleslaw.
Max's Signature Sandwiches Lunch
Grilled Sandwich Lunch
Max's Famous Reuben Sandwich Lunch
Choice of corned beef or pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and 1000 Island dressing on grilled rye.
Sourdough Tuna Melt Sandwich Lunch
Line Caught Albacore Tuna, avocado, tomato, and dill Havarti.
California Chicken Melt Sandwich Lunch
Cheddar, avocado, and caramelized onion on grilled sourdough.
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Lunch
Sliced steak, chicken or pastrami, pickled peppers, onions, mozzarella, jack, and provolone cheeses all melted together.
Roast Beef and Swiss French Dip au Jus Lunch
With french fries.
Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich Lunch
Dill Havarti, cheddar and tomato on thick-sliced sourdough
Grilled Breast of Chicken Sandwich Lunch
Lettuce, tomato, and red onion.
Hamburger Max Lunch
100% Angus Beef, Butter lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Comes with choice of side.
Beyond Burger
Beyond Meat Burger - plant based protein. NON-GMO and NO SOY. Veggie Burger on Brioche Bun served with lettuce, tomato, and onion
Patty Melt Lunch
American cheese, caramelized onions, and 1000 Island on grilled rye.
Lamb Burger with Tzatziki Lunch
Dill Havarti, balsamic arugula on an onion roll; includes side of tzatziki sauce
Turkey Burger Lunch
Butter lettuce, tomato, and red onion.
Beet, Black Bean &Quinoa Veggie Burger Lunch
Butter lettuce, tomato, and red onion.
Salmon Burger Lunch
Burgers Lunch
Burgers
Hamburger Max
100% Angus Beef, Butter lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Comes with choice of side.
Patty Melt
American cheese, caramelized onions, and 1000 Island on grilled rye. Choice of side.
Turkey Burger
Butter lettuce, tomato and red onion.
Lamb Burger with Tzatziki
Dill harvarti, arugula and balsamic on an onion roll. Choice of side.
Beet, Black Bean & Quinoa Veggie Burger
Butter lettuce, tomato and red onion. Choice of side.
Grilled Salmon Dijon
8 oz. grilled salmon, safffron & citrus rice, green beans and broccolini, topped with lemon dijon sauce
Fish Tacos
Lightly battered, on corn tortillas, served with citrus rice and chiptole slaw.
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
With cole slaw and tartar sauce.
Crab Cakes Dinner
On warm cabbage salad with crispy bacon, onions, shiitake mushrooms and mustard caper willing sauce.
Alaskan Halibut
Fresh Alaskan Halibut pan seared and topped with a chardonnay cream sauce, served with mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts
Fish and Seafood Entrees
Max's Signature Entrees
Grandma's Honey Roasted Chicken
Honey-roasted half-chicken, mashed potatoes and oven-roasted carrots.
Chicken Parmesan
On linguine, served with cheesy garlic bread.
Chicken Picatta
Pan-sauteed in panko crumbs with lemon, capers, oven-roasted tomatoes on linguini with sauteed spinach
Chicken Pot Pie
Filled with chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, peas and mushrooms, baked over flaky pie crust.
Mediterranean Chicken
Broiled breast of chicken on steamed vegetables with tomato vinaigrette, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, Yukon gold potatoes and tzatziki.
Chicken Marsala
Broiled breast of chicken on mashed potatoes with peas, mild mushrooms and sweet marsala sauce.
Chili Glazed Meatloaf
Mashed potatoes, roasted carrots and mushroom gravy.
Barbecue Beef Brisket Platter
Lightly smoked, sliced brisket with Max's own BBQ sauce, served with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots.
Mojito Skirt Steak
Mint, lime and meyers rum glaze, garlic yukon gol potatoes
Jambalaya Fettuccine
Pan-seared chicken, sausage and shrimp, in a Cajun cream sauce with peas, peppers and onions
Fettuccine Alfredo
Button mushrooms and peas in creamy parmigiano-reggiano sauce
Tri- Mushroom Fettucine
Portabella, shiitake and button mushrooms sauteed with fresh herbs evoo and toasted garlic
Spanish Paella
Mussels, prawns, grilled chicken, spicy sausage, sweet red peppers, and peas in saffron risotto.
Beef Short Rib Dinner
Red Wine Braised Boneless Beef Short Rib with Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Carrots
Cheesy Stuffed Mushroom Fettuccine
Toasted garlic, capers, sweet basil, roma tomato sauce and topped with cheesy stuffed mushrooms.
Fettuccine with Slow-Roasted Tomato Sauce
Toasted garlic, capers, sweet basil and roma tomato sauce.
Seafood Penne
Mussels, Prawns, Red Snapper, Artichoke Hearts, Spinach, with White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce.
Roasted Vegetable Pesto Penne
Roasted carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms tossed in pesto and penne pasta, topped with asiago cheese.
Pasta
Angus Steaks
Flat Iron Steak & Peppercorn Sauce
12 oz; Crispy onions, and choice of two sides.
Boneless Ribeye
12 oz Ribeye served with crispy onions and choice of two sides.
Filet Mignon
8 oz Filet Mignon, crispy onions, and choice of two sides
Prime Rib Dinner
14 oz Prime Rib Dinner with crispy onions and choice of two sides. Includes Au Jus, creamy horseradish sauce and a cookie dessert!
Two Eggs Any Style
Two Eggs made your way with country potatoes or fruit, and choice of toast.
Three Eggs Anystyle
Three Eggs made your way with country potatoes or fruit, and choice of toast.
Joe's Special
Ground beef or ground turkey, spinach, onions, and mushrooms scrambled together with eggs, served with country potatoes and choice of toast.
Max's Diner Hash
Corned beef scrambled with potatoes and onions, topped with 3 baked eggs, and choice of toast.
Corned Beef and Onion Scramble
with country potatoes or fruit and choice of toast.
Pastrami and Onion Scramble
with country potatoes or fruit and choice of toast.
Huevos Rancheros
Corn tortillas, black beans, and backed eggs topped with ranchero sauce and jack and provolone cheeses, served with country potatoes. Includes guacamole, salsa, and sour cream on the side.
Vegetarian Omelette
with avocado, onions, mushrooms, spinach, zucchini and red bell peppers, topped with grilled tomatoes, served with country potatoes and choice of toast.
Mushroom, Bacon, and Swiss Omelette
with country potatoes or fruit and choice of toast
Steak and Eggs
6 oz. ribeye steak, 2 eggs any style with country potatoes and toast
Lox on a Bagel
Lox, tomato, hard-boiled egg, sliced cucumber, red onion, and sprinkle of capers, served with potato latkes.
Big Scramble Lunch
Ham, bacon, and sausage scrambled together with eggs served with country potatoes.
French Toast Lunch
Our own thick slices of challa bread dipped in egg and grilled golden brown.
Breakfast For Lunch
Max's Signature Entrees Lunch
BBQ Beef Brisket Platter
mashed potatoes and roasted carrots
Chicken Pot Pie Lunch
Filled with chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, peas, and mushrooms, baked over with flaky pie crust.
Chicken Parmesan Lunch
On linguine, served with cheesy garlic bread.
Grandma's Honey-Roasted Chicken Lunch
Golden brown roasted half-chicken with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots.
Mediterranean Chicken Lunch
Broiled breast of chicken on steamed vegetables with tomato vinaigrette, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, yukon gold potatoes, and tzatziki sauce.
Grilled Salmon Dijon Lunch
8 oz grilled salmon, saffron and citrus rice and steamed green beans and broccolini; topped with lemon Dijon sauce
Beer Battered Fish and Chips Lunch
fresh Pacific rock cod, served with coleslaw and tartar sauce.
Jambalaya Fettuccine Lunch
Pan seared chicken, sausage, and shrimp, in a Cajun cream sauce with peas, peppers and onions.
Fettuccine Alfredo Lunch
Button mushrooms and peas in creamy Parmigiano-Reggiano sauce.
Tri-Mushroom Fettucine Lunch
Portobello, shiitake, and button mushrooms sauteed with fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil and toasted garlic.
Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib
Fork-Tender Boneless Beef Short Rib in red wine sauce served with Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Carrots
Mojito Skirt Steak Lunch
With a mint, lime and meyers rum glaze, with sauteed yukon gold potatoes, caramelized shallots, and green beans.
Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Lemon Dijon Sauce Lunch
Fingerling potatoes and sauteed seasonal vegetables.
Seafood Linguini Lunch
In saffron sauce, with shaved Asiago, arugula and red peppers.
Barbecue Chicken Lunch
Half chicken with our own Texas sauce served with sweet potato fries and cole slaw.
Chopped Steak Dinner
1lb. of chopped steak, served on a bed of sauteed napa cabbage, red onions, and bacon.
Niagara Falls Cake Slice
Layers of chocolate cake and buttercream icing covered in chocolate ganache with waves of buttercream.
Ultimate Chocolate Cake
Layers of chocolate cake, bittersweet chocolate and fudge covered in chocolate ganache.
Double High Carrot Cake Slice
Fluffy, spiced cake filled with raisins, pineapple, walnuts and coconut layered and topped with creamy cream cheese icing.
New York Cheesecake Slice
Creamy, smooth and rich real cream cheese filling in a thick graham cracker crust.
Strawberry Shortcake
Fresh strawberries, layers of moist sponge cake, fresh custard, and whipped cream with chocolate shavings. Big enough to share!
Tiramisu
Savoiardi, mascarpone cheese, whipped cream, espresso, Marsala wine, and chocolate
Fruit & Berry Pie Slice (New)
strawberries, apples, raspberries, rhubarb and blackberries between 2 tender golden flaky pie crust layers
Key Lime Pie
Tangy and creamy key lime filling on a flaky crust. Individual Size (5 inches)
All-American Apple Pie
Mounds of sweet apples baked in flaky crust. Huge slice.
Chocolate Chip Brownie (New)
Chewy, bittersweet chocolate, no nuts.
Pumpkin Pie Slice
Large slice of our homemade pumpkin pie. Includes whipped cream on the side.
Pecan Pie Slice
Large slice of our homemade classic pecan pie. Includes whipped cream on the side.
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Sweet Strawberries and tart rhubarb baked fresh with a touch of lemon and cinnamon under a crispy rock-sugar lattice top. Whole pie good for up to two people.
Chocolate Dipped Macaroon
Chewy coconut macaroon baked to a crunchy golden brown, dipped in chocolate.
Max's Signature Rugelach
Apricot-Raspberry or Chocolate
Cherry Cheesecake
Slice of New York Cheesecake topped with cherries. Whipped cream and sliced almonds around the edges.
Whole Niagara Falls Cake
Entire Niagara Falls cake. 12-24 slices depending on size of slices
Dessert
Drinks
Soda
Can of soda
Snapple
Bottled Specialty Soda
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
500 ml or 750ml glass bottle
Bottled Water
Crystal Geyser Bottled Water
House Wine by Sycamore Lane
Choice of house chardonnay, merlot or cabernet sauvignon. Must be 21 to purchase.
Hess Sauvignon Blanc - Napa
Full Bottle Wine. Must be 21 to purchase.
Simple Life Pinot Noir - California
Full Bottle of Pinot Noir. Must be 21 to purchase.
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay - Russian River
Full Bottle of Wine. Must be 21 to purchase.
Racer 5 IPA
12 oz bottle. Must be 21 to purchase.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
12 oz bottle. Must be 21 to purchase.
Blue Moon Belgian White
12 oz bottle. Must be 21 to purchase.
Coors Light
12 oz bottle. Must be 21 to purchase.
Budweiser
12 oz bottle. Must be 21 to purchase.
Stella Artois
12 oz bottle. Must be 21 to purchase.
Heineken
12 oz bottle. Must be 21 to purchase.
Guinness Stout
12 oz Bottle. Must be 21 to purchase.
Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider, 12oz Bottle (5.0% ABV)
12 oz bottle. Must be 21 to purchase.
Beer and Wine (Must be 21 to Purchase)
THANKSGIVING MENU
Fresh Roasted Turkey Dinner
Sliced Turkey breast and pulled dark meat, with sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed broccoli or green beans with shallots and almonds, and cranberry sauce
Cherry Glazed Ham Dinner
Sliced cherry glazed ham with sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed broccoli or green beans with shallots and almonds, and cranberry sauce
Combo Dinner
Perfect duo of fresh turkey, cherry glazed ham, sausage stuffing,mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed broccoli or green beans with shallots and almonds, and cranberry sauce
Pumpkin Pie
Slice of traditional pumpkin pie. Served with side of whipped cream.
Pecan Pie
Slice of Traditional Pecan Pie. Served with side of whipped cream.
Mashed Potatoes (1/2 Pint)
Pint Size of Mashed Potatoes (8 oz)
Mashed Potatoes (Pint)
Pint of Mashed Potatoes
Gravy (1/2 pint)
1/2 Pint Size Turkey Gravy (8 oz)
Gravy (Pint)
Pint Size of Turkey Gravy (16oz)
Sausage Stuffing (Pint)
Pint Size Sausage Stuffing (16oz)
Sausage Stuffing (Quart)
Quart size Sausage Stuffing (32 oz)
Roasted Turkey Breast Meat (1/2 pound)
Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast (white meat)
Dark Meat Turkey (1/2 pound)
Cherry Glazed Ham (1/2 pound)
Green Beans with Sliced Almonds and Shallots (Pint)
Pint Size (16 oz)
Green Beans with Sliced Almonds and Shallots (Quart)
Fresh Steamed Broccoli (Pint)
Pint Size (16 oz)
Fresh Steamed Broccoli (Quart)
Quart Size (32oz)
Cranberry Sauce (1/2 Pint)
Small Cranberry Sauce (8 oz)
Cranberry Sauce (Pint)
Large Cranberry Sauce (16oz)
Whole Pumpkin Pie 10"
Whole traditional pumpkin pie. Feeds 4-6 people
Traditional Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage
Hearty helping of corned beef brisket, served with boiled cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Comes with a side of honey mustard sauce.
Not-so-traditional but Max's Way Corned Beef and Latkes
Sliced corned beef piled high on potato latkes and side of honey mustard sauce. Served with boiled carrots and cabbage.
Shepherd's Pie
Ground beef & lamb, carrots, and peas, topped with Parmesan mashed potatoes and baked in the oven.
St. Patrick's Day Menu
Christmas Eve Menu
Crab Cake Dinner
three crab cakes, sauteed cabbage, crispy bacon, onions, shiitake mushrooms, mustard caper aioli
Max's Famous Matso Ball Soup
Passover Potato Latkes
No flour, made with matzo; served with apple sauce and sour cream on the side
Homemade Knishes
classic potato or Ground Beef; 2 per order
Chopped Chicken Liver Platter
eggs, caramelized onion, olives and rye bread
Sweet and Sour Hungarian Style Stuffed Cabbage
with buttermilk mashed potatoes and roasted carrots
Grandma's Famous Roasted Chicken Special
half-chicken with honey-mustard glaze, buttermilk mashed potatoes, and roasted Brussels sprouts topped with fennel
Red Wine Braised Brisket of Beef
served with buttermilk mashed potatoes and roasted carrots
Fresh Braised Brisket Sandwich
with honey-caraway gravy; served with coleslaw and choice of fries or potato latkes
Passover Menu
Catering Platters Max's Famous Soups
Catering Matzo Ball Soup
Catering Russian Cabbage Soup
Catering Caesar Salad
Hearts of romaine lettuce, homemade Caesar dressing, Kalamata olives, croutons, sliced Asiago and Parmesan cheese. Add anchovies upon request.
Catering Fresh Pear Salad
Blue cheese, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, scallions, mixed greens and a raspberry vinaigrette dressing.
Catering Chicken Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, blue cheese, chopped egg, avocado, cherry tomatoes, button mushrooms, bacon and balsamic dressing.
Catering Bistro Salad
Chopped tomatoes, danish blue cheese, crisp bacon, walnuts, grapes and lemon vinaigrette dressing.
Catering Greek Salad
Tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, red peppers, pickled red onions, cucumbers, oregano, mixed greens and lemon vinaigrette dressing.
Catering Spinach Salad
Crispy bacon, mushrooms, roasted almonds, mandarin oranges, avocado, pears, sweet and sour poppy seed dressing.
Catering Guys Chinese Chicken Salad
Crispy peanut fried chicken breast, chow mien noodles, rice noodles, peanuts, shredded napa cabbage and iceberg lettuce, hoisin dressing and garnished with cilantro and green onions.
Catering Platters Big Salad Bowls
Catering Platters Hors Dourves
Catering Mini Crab Cakes
7 per order. Chesapeake style, lightly fried, served with tartar sauce.
Catering Petit Potato Latkes
1/2 dozen. Potato pancakes fried golden brown and crisp, served with sour cream and applesauce.
Catering Buffalo Wings
1 lb. Spicy Buffalo or BBQ. Served with blue cheese dip
Catering Cheese and Crackers
An assortment of our finest cheeses and served with crackers.
Catering Veggie Platter
An assortment of fresh vegetables.
Catering Fresh Fruit Platter
An assortment of seasonal fresh fruit.
Catering Max's Sliders
3 baby burgers on baby buns and garnished with onion rings.
Catering Not-So-Mini-Reuben
Max's Famous Reuben cut into 6 pieces for sharing.
Catering Chopped Chicken Liver
Chopped liver, grilled onions and hard-boiled eggs served with Kalamata olives on rye bread.
Catering Platter Cocktail Menu
Catering Platters Sandwiches
Catering Assorted Sandwich Platter
All sandwiches are prepared with lettuce and tomato, except corned beef and pastrami, mustard and mayonnaise served on the side.
Catering Delicatessen Platters
A generous selection of Max's famous deli meats and cheeses, a variety of breads and rolls, and condiments on the side. Cold meat choices: fresh turkey, ham, corned beef, tuna salad, chicken salad, BLT or vegetarian.
Catering Box Lunches
1 sandwich with a choice of meat and a pickle, cheese, bread, salad, cookie and a drink.
Catering Caesar Salad Sandwich Accompaniment
Catering Chopped Salad Sandwich Accompaniment
Mixed greens, diced tomatoes, chopped vegetables and croutons.
Catering Potato Salad Sandwich Accompaniment
Catering Coleslaw Sandwich Accompaniment
Catering Platters Sandwich Accompaniments
Catering Platters Club Sandwiches
Catering BLT Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce and tomato! 6 slices of bacon and 4 tomato slices on sourdough toast. Add avocado for an additional charge.
Catering Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast with apple wood smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato on sliced sourdough.
Catering Tuna Salad Club Sandwich
Tuna salad, apple wood smoked bacon, muenster cheese, lettuce and tomato on sliced sourdough.
Catering Turkey Club Sandwich
Roast turkey breast with apple wood smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato on sliced sourdough.
Catering Asian Chicken Wrap
Crispy peanut chicken, napa cabbage, show mien noodles, rice noodles and peanut with hoisin dressing, garnished with cilantro and scallion.
Catering Caesar Chicken Wrap
Shredded romaine lettuce, Kalamata olives, Parmesan cheese, croutons and extra dressing on the side.
Catering Roasted Vegetable Wrap
Caramelized onions, roasted peppers, avocado, feta cheese, portabella mushrooms, spinach and hummus, with tzatziki on the side.
Catering Platters Wraps
Catering Platters Entrees
Catering Honey Roasted Chicken
1/2 chicken roasted with honey mustard glaze.
Catering BBQ Charred Chicken
Catering Max's Famous Meatloaf
Homemade all beef meatloaf and served with marsala mushroom gravy.
Catering Skirt Steak Mojito
Skirt steak char broiled and brushed with a sweet mojito glaze of myers rum, mint and lime.
Catering Chicken Picatta
Pan-seared chicken breast coated in flour, with lemon-caper butter sauce.
Catering Pan Seared Salmon
Served with a creamy lemon Dijon sauce.
Catering Broiled Pork Chops
Served with apple chutney sauce.
Catering Blackened Trout
Served with sauteed peppers and corn, Cajun brown butter.
Catering Roasted Carrots
Catering Catering Creamed Spinach
Catering Sauteed Veggie
Catering Steamed Veggie
Catering Sauteed Spinach
Catering Mashed Potatoes
Catering Rice
Catering Latkes
Catering Platters Entree Accompaniments
Catering Platters Pasta Cuisine
Catering Vegetarian Pasta
Fettuccine with roasted vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, capers, roasted tomato and sweet basil.
Catering Tri-Mushroom Pasta
Portobello, shitake and button mushrooms sauteed with fresh sage, thyme, rosemary, extra virgin olive oil and toasted garlic.
Catering Roma Pasta
Fettuccine with roasted vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, capers, roasted tomato and sweet basil.
Max's Famous Chicken Matzo Ball Soup Lunch
Russian Cabbage Soup Lunch
Homemade Soup of the Day Lunch
Please call the restaurant for today's selection.
Clam Chowder Soup Lunch
Friday's only.
Catering Max's Own Soups Lunch
Catering Platters Max's Famous Dessert
Catering Cookie Sampler
Chocolate chip or oatmeal. Two cookies per order
Catering Brownie Sampler
Chocolate Chip brownie. Cut in half for catering orders.
Catering Apple Pie
9" Delicious Classic American Apple Pie. Serves 6-8 people
Catering Fruit and Berry Pie
9" Fruits of the Forest Pie - includes strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, apples, and rhubarb inside. Serves 6-8 people
Catering Key Lime Pie
Individual Size (5") key lime pie. Serves 1-2 people.
Catering Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Catering Very Berry Pie
Catering Napkins and Utensils
Please specify the amount you will need in the Special Instructions.
Catering Serving Spoon
Please specify the amount you will need in the Special Instructions.
Catering Tong
Please specify the amount you will need in the Special Instructions.
Catering Napkins, Plates and Utensils
Please specify the amount you will need in the Special Instructions.
Catering Spoons and Tongs
Please specify the amount you will need in the Special Instructions.
Miscellaneous
Catering THANKSGIVING MENU (Archived)
Whole Pumpkin Pie 9"
Whole traditional pumpkin pie. Feeds 4-6 people
Gravy (Quart)
Quart Size of Turkey Gravy (32oz)
Mashed Potatoes (Quart)
Quart Size of Mashed Potatoes (32oz)
White Meat Turkey Sliced (1/2 pound)
Sliced Roasted Turkey (white meat only) (16oz)
Dark Meat Turkey Sliced (1/2 pound)
Sliced Roasted Turkey (Dark Meat Only)
Ham (1/2 pound)
Green Beans with Sliced Almonds (Pint)
Pint Size (16 oz)