Great German American food. A traditional favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew H
Nice old German bar restaurant in Pittsburgh's Northside. My 75 year old mother, cousin, cousin's husband and I all met here for lunch. To briefly summarize, it was a very good quality overall experience.
I had soup and split the Reuben sandwich with my mother. Both soups and the sandwich were very tasty. Max's was very busy during lunch on the day we stopped, Service was very good even during the busy lunchtime rush.
We all sat together and ordered our meals. Prices at Max's were very reasonable. My total check for our group of 4 was under 50 dollars. In 2024 money an excellent value. My mother and I enjoyed the food very much. Max's will now be on the list of good quality local restaurants.
I will update my review after my next visit.
Parking: Keep in mind it is a city location with street parking. I personally had no issues and found a spot close by. Where I parked it was Free 2 hour parking too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Sandwich
Justin Brown
Great food always.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Michael
Sauerkraut and meats!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bavarian Peasant Platter
Jeff Williams
The food was so-so. And in small portions. I wished I'd of ordered the knotwurst like my nice did.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Caralyn Scott
I haven't had authentic German food since visiting Vienna, Austria in 2006. I had heard wonderful things about Max's. I ordered the Wiener Schnitzel with applesauce and french fries. The Wiener Schnitzel tasted even better than I remember it tasting in Vienna! Definitely authentic delicious German food! The applesauce had chunks of apple&was to die for. The meat was tender, not too dry at all. My husband ordered the Sausage platter, which was just as tasty as my meal. The Knackwurst and Weisswurst were our favorite out of the sausages. The Bratwurst was just as good. Kind of reminded me of breakfast sausage in a way. He got the hot potato german salad (perfection) and the potato pancakes (must try). We ordered takeout, but they have a cute atmosphere for dining in. If you love authentic German food I HIGHLY recommend Max's Allegheny Tavern. You won't be disappointed!
Kid-friendliness: Kids menu dishes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot German Potato Salad, Sampler Platter, Apple, Wiener Schnitzel, German Potato Salad
Patrick Brown
The food in this place was delicious! I couldn't recommend it enough. The food is a little pricy though, but it's very worth it for what you get. My service was amazing, too. They brought things on the first time when you asked and weren't needy on the "how's the food" or the refills!
Kid-friendliness: Came on Halloween, they were handing out candy!
Wheelchair accessibility: Small step on the entrance door, inside has ramps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bavarian Stuffed Pretzels, Wiener Schnitzel, Bavarian Peasant Platter
Tomas Garcia Tulla (inupie)
I love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy Benninger
Amazing night, German food, great service. I will be coming back soon.
We came here with party of 9 and had some delicious food at reasonable prices with an authentic German flavor. The beers were tasty and our server was attentive and helpful with the menu selections. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: German Beer Flight, Sampler Platter, German Potato Salad
The food was excellent as well as the service on an extremely busy Saturday night. I had the big pretzel which was amazing. I wish I could have eaten two of them. My wife had the turkey Ruben which came on potato pancakes. That was ok.
Never ever order a side of onion rings. For 3.50 I got 5 small to medium rings. So not worth it for the price.
Everything else was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Su A
Lovely spot. Tasty and filling food that's affordable, though I would've liked a bit more seasoning. Fantastic service and cozy and inviting on the inside. Would return if I'm ever in Pittsburgh again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Cabbage
Holly
Had a bad experience with service & food. Unfortunately I wasn't able to speak with a manager regarding the order.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
karen florian
One of our favorite places for good we'll made German food. The Bavarian Hiant pretzel with beer cheese is a favorite. Apple butter and a slaw served with the bread basket. Delicious sides and main dishes and everything in between.
Vegetarian options: potato pancakes spatzel, salads and soups. Other items also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bavarian Stuffed Pretzels, Potato Pockets, Red Cabbage
Amanda Brestensky
First time visiting the tavern and we will definitely be back! Amazing food, and amazing service. Nicole our waitress was amazing, her food recommendations were on point and she was very attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant!
Great German American food. A traditional favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice old German bar restaurant in Pittsburgh's Northside. My 75 year old mother, cousin, cousin's husband and I all met here for lunch. To briefly summarize, it was a very good quality overall experience.
I had soup and split the Reuben sandwich with my mother. Both soups and the sandwich were very tasty. Max's was very busy during lunch on the day we stopped, Service was very good even during the busy lunchtime rush.
We all sat together and ordered our meals. Prices at Max's were very reasonable. My total check for our group of 4 was under 50 dollars. In 2024 money an excellent value. My mother and I enjoyed the food very much. Max's will now be on the list of good quality local restaurants.
I will update my review after my next visit.
Parking: Keep in mind it is a city location with street parking. I personally had no issues and found a spot close by. Where I parked it was Free 2 hour parking too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Sandwich
Great food always.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sauerkraut and meats!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bavarian Peasant Platter
The food was so-so. And in small portions. I wished I'd of ordered the knotwurst like my nice did.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
I haven't had authentic German food since visiting Vienna, Austria in 2006. I had heard wonderful things about Max's. I ordered the Wiener Schnitzel with applesauce and french fries. The Wiener Schnitzel tasted even better than I remember it tasting in Vienna! Definitely authentic delicious German food! The applesauce had chunks of apple&was to die for. The meat was tender, not too dry at all. My husband ordered the Sausage platter, which was just as tasty as my meal. The Knackwurst and Weisswurst were our favorite out of the sausages. The Bratwurst was just as good. Kind of reminded me of breakfast sausage in a way. He got the hot potato german salad (perfection) and the potato pancakes (must try). We ordered takeout, but they have a cute atmosphere for dining in. If you love authentic German food I HIGHLY recommend Max's Allegheny Tavern. You won't be disappointed!
Kid-friendliness: Kids menu dishes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot German Potato Salad, Sampler Platter, Apple, Wiener Schnitzel, German Potato Salad
The food in this place was delicious! I couldn't recommend it enough. The food is a little pricy though, but it's very worth it for what you get. My service was amazing, too. They brought things on the first time when you asked and weren't needy on the "how's the food" or the refills!
Kid-friendliness: Came on Halloween, they were handing out candy!
Wheelchair accessibility: Small step on the entrance door, inside has ramps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bavarian Stuffed Pretzels, Wiener Schnitzel, Bavarian Peasant Platter
I love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing night, German food, great service. I will be coming back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bread Pudding, Bavarian Peasant Platter
We came here with party of 9 and had some delicious food at reasonable prices with an authentic German flavor. The beers were tasty and our server was attentive and helpful with the menu selections. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: German Beer Flight, Sampler Platter, German Potato Salad
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The food was excellent as well as the service on an extremely busy Saturday night. I had the big pretzel which was amazing. I wish I could have eaten two of them. My wife had the turkey Ruben which came on potato pancakes. That was ok.
Never ever order a side of onion rings. For 3.50 I got 5 small to medium rings. So not worth it for the price.
Everything else was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Lovely spot. Tasty and filling food that's affordable, though I would've liked a bit more seasoning. Fantastic service and cozy and inviting on the inside. Would return if I'm ever in Pittsburgh again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Cabbage
Had a bad experience with service & food. Unfortunately I wasn't able to speak with a manager regarding the order.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
One of our favorite places for good we'll made German food. The Bavarian Hiant pretzel with beer cheese is a favorite. Apple butter and a slaw served with the bread basket. Delicious sides and main dishes and everything in between.
Vegetarian options: potato pancakes spatzel, salads and soups. Other items also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bavarian Stuffed Pretzels, Potato Pockets, Red Cabbage
First time visiting the tavern and we will definitely be back! Amazing food, and amazing service. Nicole our waitress was amazing, her food recommendations were on point and she was very attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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