Max's of Burlingame

1250 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame
(650) 342-6297

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Max's Famous Matzoh Ball Soup or Russian Cabbage Soup
Max's Classic Reuben Sandwich
Half-Sandwich Soup and Salad
Ultimate Chocolate Cake
Crispy Fried Calamari
Jambalaya Fettuccine
Pacific Cod Tacos
Pastrami Sandwich
Big Pan of Nachos
Matzo Ball Soup

Menu

Featured items
Chipotle Rubbed New York Steak
Served with creamed spinach and choice of smashed rosemary potatoes or bacon infused garlic mashed potatoes (except for mojito skirt steak). Brandied peppercorn sauce. Gluten free.
Maxs Classic Reuben
Served with pickles and one side dish. Corned beef, pastrami or combo, Swiss, sauerkraut, and 1000 island grilled on rye bread.
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, peas, mushrooms in cream sauce, and baked over with flaky pie crust.
Fish and Chips
Cole slaw, chipotle remoulade, and tartar sauce.
Jambalaya Fettuccine
Pan seared chicken, sausage, shrimp in a Cajun cream sauce with peas, peppers, and onions.
Guys Chinese Chicken Salad
Fried chicken breast, peanuts, rice noodles, Chinese noodles, housing dressing, tossed with cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Signature Soups
Matzoh Ball Soup
Chicken, noodles, carrots, and matzo balls.
Crock of French Onion Soup
Russian Cabbage Soup
With diced brisket. Gluten free.

Plates and Appetizers
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
With maple glaze and lemon zest. Gluten free.
Pacific Cod Tacos
Battered pacific cod with jalapeno slaw, avocado, shaved carrots, cotija cheese, roasted tomato salsa, and lime. Gluten free.
Pulled BBQ Pork Sliders
Arugula and pickled onions.
Russett Potato Skins
With cheddar, scallions, bacon, chipotle sour cream and crunch of potato chips.
Baby Potato Latkes
Applesauce, scallions, and sour cream drizzle.
Crispy Fried Calamari
Green beans, lemons and jalapenos, cocktail sauce, and chipotle remodel.
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Sprinkled with danish bleu cheese, with celery sticks, and ranch dressing. Gluten free.
Mini Reuben
Corned beef or pastrami, Swiss, sauerkraut, 1000 island on grilled rye, and pickles.
Big Pan of Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips, black beans, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole, and green onions. Gluten free.
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Baked Munich Pretzel
White cheese and mustard dip.
Maxs Famous Dungeness Crab Cakes
Jalapeno slaw, cocktail sauce, and chipotle remodel.
Angus Burger Sliders
Bacon jam, pickled onions, shredded lettuce, mustard sauce, and pickles.
Acapulco Shrimp Cocktail
In light tomato juice with scallions, celery, avocado, and tortilla chips.
Sweet Potato Fries
Turkey Burger Sliders
Bacon jam, pickled onions, shredded lettuce, mustard sauce, and pickles.
Onion Rings
Ranch dressing.

Bold and Tasty Salads
Guys Chinese Chicken Salad
Fried chicken breast, peanuts, rice noodles, Chinese noodles, housing dressing, tossed with cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Classic Caesar
Whole leaf crisp romaine, fresh croutons, kalamata olives, shaved asiago parmigiano reggiano, and with Caesar dressing.
Tossed Chopped Salad
Lettuce mix, fresh chopped vegetables, shaved egg, croutons, and choice of dressing.
Fresh Pear Salad
Danish bleu cheese, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, scallions, greens, and raspberry vinaigrette. Gluten free.
Turkey Cobb Salad
Danish bleu cheese, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, bacon, egg, and balsamic vinaigrette. Gluten free.
Grilled Salmon Salad
Quinoa, cherry tomatoes, white corn, fava beans, arugula, and white balsamic vinaigrette. Gluten free.
Classic Shrimp Louie
Avocado, tomato, hard boiled egg, diced vegetables, and 1000 island dressing.
Kale Caesar
Chopped romaine and kale mix, fresh croutons, kalamata olives, shaved Asiago, parmigiano reggiano, and with Caesar dressing.
Tuscan Kale and Quinoa
Feta cheese, cranberries, toasted walnuts, shallots, and lemon evoo dressing. Gluten free.
Ny Nova Lox and Bagel Platter
Cream cheese, swiss, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and hard boiled egg.
Albacore Tuna Caper Salad
On a small chopped salad with shaved egg.

Appetizer Salads
Tuscan Kale Salad
Quinoa, feta cheese, cranberries, toasted walnuts, shallots, and lemon evoo dressing. Gluten free.
Tossed Chopped Salad
Lettuce mix, fresh chopped vegetables, shaved egg, croutons, and choice of dressing.
Classic Caesar or Kale Caesar
Whole leaf crisp romaine, fresh croutons, kalamata olives, shaved asiago, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, and Caesar dressing.
Heart of Baby Gem Iceberg
Tomatoes, red onion, crumbled bleu cheese and bacon, and choice of dressing. Gluten free.

Maxs Original Sandwiches
Maxs Classic Reuben
Served with pickles and one side dish. Corned beef, pastrami or combo, Swiss, sauerkraut, and 1000 island grilled on rye bread.
Philly Cheese Steak
Served with pickles and one side dish. Sliced beef, pickled peppers, onions, mozzarella, jack, and provolone cheeses.
California Chicken Melt on Sourdough
Served with pickles and one side dish. Cheddar, avocado, and grilled onions.
Corned Beef or Pastrami
Served with one side dish. On rye .
Warm Roasted Hand Cut Turkey Club
Served with pickles and one side dish. Smoky bacon, Swiss, lettuce, and tomato with horseradish aioli.
Ultimate Grilled Cheese
Served with pickles and one side dish. Swiss, cheddar, muenster, brie, and tomato.
Big BLT
Served with pickles and one side dish. Smoky bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
Corned Beef, Pastrami Combo with Swiss, and Cole Slaw
Served with pickles and one side dish. On rye .
Tuna Melt
Served with pickles and one side dish. On black bread with white cheddar, avocado, and tomato.
Turkey and Swiss
Served with pickles and one side dish. Pears, smoked paprika aioli, tomato, arugula, radish sprouts, and Russian black bread.
Pulled Pork Shoulder on A Hoagie
Served with pickles and one side dish. Barbecue sauce, Cole slaw, greens, and pickled onion.
Smoked Salmon (Lox) on Plain Bagel
Served with pickles and one side dish. Herbed cream cheese, tomato, red onion, and radish sprouts.

Wraps
Asian Chicken Wrap
Served with arugula salad. Crispy peanut chicken, Napa cabbage, chow mien noodles, rice noodles, peanuts tossed with housing dressing, garnished with cilantro, scallions, and in a spinach flour tortilla.
Caesar Chicken Wrap
Served with arugula salad. Grilled chicken breast, shredded romaine lettuce, kalamata olives, parmesan cheese, croutons wrapped in a spinach tortilla, and extra caesar dressing on the side.
Barbecue Pork Wrap
Served with arugula salad. Fork tender barbecue pork, roasted peppers, cheddar cheese, and shredded romaine lettuce wrapped in a flour tortilla extra barbecue sauce on the side.
Roasted Vegetable Wrap
Served with arugula salad. Feta cheese, portabella mushrooms, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, avocado, spinach, hummus wrapped in a spinach tortilla, and tzatziki on the side.

Angus Burgers
The Original Hamburger Luscious
Natural hormone free with choice of one side . On a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, and mustard sauce.
Soon to be Famous Pastrami Burger
Natural hormone free with choice of one side and pickles. With Swiss cheese, topped with cole slaw, grilled onions, greens, and horseradish aioli.
Housemade Fresh Ground Turkey Burger
Natural hormone free with choice of one side . On a wheat bun with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, and mustard sauce.
Patty Melt on Rye
Natural hormone free with choice of one side and pickles. Classic with cheddar, grilled onions, and 1000 island.
Portobello Burger
On a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, and mustard sauce.

Fallin' Off The Bone BBQ
Mr Bones Baby Back Ribs
Served with macaroni and cheese and creamy Cole slaw or with french fries Texas chili BBQ sauce.
Chicken and Ribs
Served with macaroni and cheese and creamy Cole slaw or with french fries Some of each.
Barbecue Half chicken
Served with macaroni and cheese and creamy Cole slaw or with french fries Maxs BBQ sauce, sweet potato fries, and Cole slaw.

Double Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Not So Plain Potato
Bacon, cheddar, scallions, and sour cream.
Joes Potato
Ground beef or ground turkey, spinach, onion, mushrooms, and maxs herbs.
Vegetarian Baked Potatoes
Crispy vegetables and Parmesan cheese.
Barbecue Chicken Potato
Red onion, corn, peas, and cheese.

Main Plates
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, peas, mushrooms in cream sauce, and baked over with flaky pie crust.
Fresh Hot Turkey Breast Dinner
On stuffing, mashed potatoes, and mushroom gravy.
Max Famous Chili Glazed Meatloaf
Mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, and mushroom gravy.
Grandmas Honey Roasted Chicken
Mary free range all natural half chicken with honey mustard glaze on mashed potatoes with roasted vegetables. Gluten Free.
Chicken Parmesan
Breast of chicken baked with melting Italian cheeses, marinara sauce, and served with spaghetti or steamed vegetables.
Barbecue Pulled Pork
With max BBQ sauce, served with sweet potato fries, and jalapeno slaw.
Breast of Chicken Marsala
On fresh spaghetti with mushrooms and peas.
Dungeness Crab Cakes
French fries, jalapeno slaw, cocktail sauce, and chipotle remodel.

Steak
Chipotle Rubbed New York Steak
Served with creamed spinach and choice of smashed rosemary potatoes or bacon infused garlic mashed potatoes (except for mojito skirt steak). Brandied peppercorn sauce. Gluten free.
Mojito Skirt Steak
Served with creamed spinach and choice of smashed rosemary potatoes or bacon infused garlic mashed potatoes (except for mojito skirt steak). Mint, lime, meyers rum glaze, with crispy rosemary potatoes, green beans, and shallots. Gluten free.
Angus Boneless Ribeye
Served with creamed spinach and choice of smashed rosemary potatoes or bacon infused garlic mashed potatoes (except for mojito skirt steak). Red pepper butter. Gluten free.

Fish, Pasta and More
Fish and Chips
Cole slaw, chipotle remoulade, and tartar sauce.
Jambalaya Fettuccine
Pan seared chicken, sausage, shrimp in a Cajun cream sauce with peas, peppers, and onions.
Planked Maple Glazed Salmon
Crispy smashed rosemary potatoes and fresh vegetables. Gluten free.
Vermont Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
Chunky cut smoked bacon and garlic croutons.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Bacon, peas, mushrooms, and arugula.
Wild Mushroom Fettuccine Aglio E Olio
Shallots, garlic, pepper flakes, and arugula.
Pan Seared Salmon
Dijon vinaigrette, quinoa pilaf, arugula, red peppers, cipollini onions, white corn, and shiitake mushrooms. Gluten free.
Grilled Tilapia
Creamy cilantro and jalapeno sauce, served with rice and veggies

COPENHAGEN DESSERTS
New York Cheesecake
Creamy, smooth, and rich real cream cheese filling in a thick graham cracker crust.
Double High Carrot Cake
Fluffy, spiced cake filled with raisins, pineapple, walnuts, coconut layered, and topped with creamy cream cheese icing.
Worlds Best Fudge Brownie
Chewy, bittersweet chocolate, and no nuts.
Ultimate Chocolate Cake
Layers of chocolate cake, bittersweet chocolate, and fudge covered in chocolate ganache.
Niagara Falls Cake
Layers of chocolate cake and buttercream icing covered in chocolate ganache with waves of buttercream.
Chocolate Dipped Macaroon
Chewy coconut macaroon baked to a crunchy golden brown and dipped in chocolate.
4 Traditional Homemade Rugelach
Light and flaky cream cheese pastry dough with a raspberry or double chocolate filling.

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Recent Reviews

Been there many times and always love the food. My guests both had the Rueben sandwich and it was great. I decided to try something new and had the meatloaf. Won't make that mistake again! It was mushy and under seasoned and the mash potatoes were cold. Cook was obviously having an off night.
January 2026
We've been coming to Max's in Burlingame for decades, and we still enjoy the unpretentious atmosphere, friendly service, and huge portions of food. Plus, we like that parking is conveniently located right outside the restaurant. We also appreciate the casual dress code which is ideal on a cold and rainy night.
December 2025
Max's has something for everyone, really. For over 40 years, it is a fun place to eat with a relaxed atmosphere and generous portions accompanied by live music some evenings. Thank you to founder, Dennis Berkowitz!!
December 2025

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Max's of Burlingame

1250 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-6297