Max's Restaurant San Diego, Cuisine of the Philippines
$$ • Filipino, Seafood, AsianAbout Max's Restaurant San Diego, Cuisine of the Philippines
Customers' Favorites
Bangus Sisig Sizzling Boneless Marinated Milkfish
Lechon Kawali Sisig Sizzling Diced Pork Belly
Daing Na Bangus Boneless Marinated Milkfish
Crab Fried Rice Kare-Kare Lechon Kawali
Sago't Gulaman Tapioca and Gelatin
Max's Crispy Pata Crispy Pork Hock
Max’S Bulalo Beef Shank Broth
Lechon Kawali Crispy Pork Belly
Max's Fried Chicken Platter
Lumpiang Shanghai Egg Rolls
Recent Reviews
212 ratings
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Food was quality was good, but it lacked in amount. For $75 I was expecting much more food.
Update 2026: Service has definitely improved and rooting for their success.
Original: Restaurant was built aesthetically well. Great location with plenty of parking. The fried chicken and lechon kawali are no brainer choices.
Only reason I’m not giving 5 stars because I want to send a message to ownership. You need to staff this place properly. The one staff member there was working very hard but it looked overwhelming for one person to greet customers, sit them,...read full review
Original: Restaurant was built aesthetically well. Great location with plenty of parking. The fried chicken and lechon kawali are no brainer choices.
Only reason I’m not giving 5 stars because I want to send a message to ownership. You need to staff this place properly. The one staff member there was working very hard but it looked overwhelming for one person to greet customers, sit them,...read full review
Very nice atmosphere inside of the restaurant. The service was fast inconvenient. The food is basically perfect. It almost taste like your typical Filipino food. It is a bit pricey but you know what everything is worth it in this restaurant.
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 9PM |
Max's Restaurant San Diego, Cuisine of the Philippines, offers a delightful dining experience. The high-quality Filipino cuisine, served banquet-style for private parties, is a highlight. The restaurant's atmosphere is great, making it a popular spot. While prices may be on the higher end, the quality justifies the cost. Must-try dishes include pancit, chicken adobo, and sisig.
Customers praise the diverse menu, with many good options to choose from. Popular dishes include Pansit Palabok, Kare-Kare, Lumpia, and Beef Caldereta. The beef is described as very tender and homemade-tasting, while the curry sauce is creamy and flavorful. The Palabok is considered the best customers have tried.
The whole spring chicken is also well-received, though not everyone's preference. Customers note the high prices, but believe the quality of the made-to-order dishes makes up for it, compared to dishes at turo turo (Filipino buffet-style) restaurants. The service, cleanliness, and authentic Filipino flavors keep customers coming back.