Max's of Burlingame Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Max's of Burlingame, a charming family-friendly spot located at 1250 Old Bayshore Hwy, CA, known for its traditional Jewish cuisine and warm ambiance. This beloved establishment serves a wide array of dishes, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Among the mouthwatering choices, the Matzo Ball Soup and Reuben Sandwich are favorites among patrons. Don't miss out on the Prime Rib Dinner served on Thursday nights, paired with fresh sides like creamy spinach and baked potatoes. For a sweet finish, indulge in the Chocolate Dipped Macaroon or the colossal Dreamy Eclair.
The atmosphere is enhanced by live jazz music, making it perfect for a relaxing evening. Whether you're stopping by for a meal after travel delays or gathering with friends, Max's offers reliable service and delightful flavors that will keep you returning for more.
Share Plates and Appetizers
Mini Reuben
corned beef or pastrami, swiss, sauerkraut, 1000 island on grilled rye, pickles
Pulled BBQ Pork Sliders
arugula and pickled onions
Russett Potato Skins
with cheddar, scallions, bacon, chipotle sour cream and crunch of potato chips
Sweet Potato Fries
Max's Famous Dungeness Crab Cakes
jalapeno slaw, cocktail sauce and chipotle remoulade
Acapulco Shrimp Cocktail
in light tomato juice with scallions, celery, avocado and tortilla chips
Homemade Knishes
classic ground beef with potato and creamed spinach
Baby Potato Latkes
applesauce, scallions and sour cream drizzle
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Crispy Fried Calamari
green beans, lemons and jalapeNos, cocktail sauce and chipotle remoulade
Angus Burger Sliders
bacon jam, pickled onions, shredded lettuce, mustard sauce, pickles
Turkey Burger Sliders
with tomato sauce, pesto, grilled onion, mozzarella and arugula
Baked Munich Pretzel
white cheese and mustard dip
Onion Rings
ranch dressing
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
with maple glaze and lemon zest
Buffalo Chicken Wings
sprinkled with danish bleu cheese, with celery sticks and ranch dressing
Pacific Cod Tacos
battered pacific cod with jalapeno slaw, avocado, shaved carrots, cotija cheese, roasted tomato salsa and lime
Big Pan of Nachos
crispy tortilla chips, black beans, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole, green onions
Corned Beef or Pastrami
on rye or russian black bread
Corned Beef and Pastrami Combo with Swiss and Cole Slaw
on rye or russian black bread
Turkey and Swiss
pears, smoked paprika aioli, tomato, arugula, radish sprouts, russian black bread
Warm Roasted Hand-Cut Turkey Club
smoky bacon, swiss, lettuce and tomato with horseradish aioli
Big BLT
smoky bacon, lettuce and tomato
Max's Classic Reuben
corned beef, pastrami or combo, swiss, sauerkraut and 1000 island grilled on rye bread
Smoked Salmon (Lox) on Russian Black Bread
herbed cream cheese, tomato, red onion, radish sprouts
California Chicken Melt on Sourdough
cheddar, avocado and grilled onions
Tuna Melt
on black bread with white cheddar, avocado and tomato
Pulled Pork Shoulder on a Hoagie
barbecue sauce, cole slaw, greens and pickled onion
Philly Cheesesteak
sliced beef, pickled peppers, onions, mozzarella, jack and provolone cheeses
Ultimate Grilled Cheese
swiss, cheddar, muenster, brie and tomato
Max's Original Sandwiches
Sides
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
BBQ Potato Chips
Max's Original Cole Slaw
Max's Original Potato Salad
Caesar Salad
Arugula Salad
Kale Caesar Salad
Quinoa Pilaf
Roasted Vegetable Wrap
feta cheese, portabella mushrooms, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, avocado, spinach and hummus wrapped in a spinach tortilla, tzatziki on the side
Barbecue Pork Wrap
fork tender barbecue pork, roasted peppers, cheddar cheese and shredded romaine lettuce wrapped in a flour tortilla, extra barbecue sauce on the side
Caesar Chicken Wrap
grilled chicken breast, shredded romaine lettuce, kalamata olives, parmesan cheese and croutons wrapped in a spinach tortilla, extra caesar dressing on the side
Asian Chicken Wrap
crispy peanut chicken, napa cabbage, chow mein noodles, rice noodles, and peanuts tossed with hoisin dressing, garnished with cilantro and scallions, in a spinach-flour tortilla
Wraps
Signature Soups
Matzoh Ball Soup
chicken, noodles, carrots, matzo balls
Russian Cabbage Soup
with diced brisket
Soup of the Day
Crock of French Onion Soup
Clam Chowder
Fridays Only
The Original Hamburger Luscious
on a french roll with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and mustard sauce
Patty Melt on Rye
classic with cheddar, grilled onions and 1000 island
Soon-To-Be-Famous Pastrami Burger
with swiss cheese, topped with cole slaw, grilled onions, greens and horseradish aioli
Housemade Fresh Ground Turkey Burger
with red pepper pesto, radish sprouts, grilled onion, arugula and horseradish aioli
Housemade Quinoa Burger
black beans, red pepper, onion, portabello mushroom, egg white and basil, with greens, tomato, red pepper pesto and radish sprouts
Angus Burgers
Fallin' Off the Bone BBQ
Mr. Bones Baby Back Ribs
Texas Chili BBQ Sauce
Barbecue Half-Chicken
Max's BBQ sauce, sweet potato fries and cole slaw
Chicken and Ribs
some of each
Barbecue Chicken Potato
red onion, corn, peas and cheese
Vegetarian
crispy vegetables and parmesan cheese
Not-So-Plain Potato
bacon, cheddar, scallions and sour cream
Joe's Potato
ground beef or ground turkey, spinach, onions, mushrooms, and max's herbs
Double Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Appetizer Salads
Classic Caesar or Kale Caesar
whole leaf crisp romaine, fresh croutons, kalamata olives, shaved asiago and parmigiano-reggiano cheese, housemade caesar dressing
Heart of Baby Gem Iceberg
tomatoes, red onion, crumbled bleu cheese and bacon, choice of dressing
Tuscan Kale Salad
quinoa, feta cheese, cranberries, toasted walnuts and shallots, lemon evoo dressing
Tossed Chopped Salad
lettuce mix, fresh chopped vegetables, shaved egg, croutons, choice of dressing
Chicken Pot Pie
chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, peas and mushrooms in cream sauce, baked over with flaky pie crust
Chicken Parmesan
breast of chicken baked with melting italian cheeses and marinara sauce, served with spaghetti or steamed vegetables
Grandma's Honey Roasted Chicken
mary's free-range all-natural half-chicken with honey-mustard glaze on mashed potatoes with roasted vegetables
Breast of Chicken Marsala
on fresh spaghetti with mushrooms and peas
Fresh Hot Turkey Breast Dinner
on stuffing, mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy
Max's Famous Chili-Glazed Meatloaf
mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables and mushroom gravy
Barbecue Pulled Pork
with Max's bbq sauce, served with sweet potato fries and jalapeNo slaw
Dungeness Crab Cakes
french fries, jalapeno slaw, cocktail sauce and chipotle remoulade
Main Plates
Bold, Tasty Salads
Guy's Chinese Chicken Salad
fried chicken breast, peanuts, rice noodles, chinese noodles and hoisin dressing, tossed with cilantro, green onions and sesame seeds
Classic Shrimp Louie
avocado, tomato, hard-boiled egg, diced vegetables, and 1000 island dressing
Tuscan Kale and Quinoa
feta cheese, cranberries, toasted walnuts, shallots, lemon evoo dressing
Warm Spinach Salad
bacon, mushrooms, egg, almond-crusted goat cheese, warm musard dressing
Grilled Salmon Salad
quinoa, cherry tomatoes, white corn, fava beans, arugula, white balsamic vinaigrette
Fresh Pear Salad
danish bleu cheese, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, scallions, greens and raspberry vinaigrette
Classic Caesar
whole leaf crisp romaine, fresh croutons, kalamata olives, shaved asiago and parmigiano-reggiano, with our own housemade caesar dressing (anchovies on request)
Kale Caesar
chopped romaine and kale mix, fresh croutons, kalamata olives, shaved asiago and parmigiano-reggiano, with our own housemade caesar dressing (anchovies on request)
Turkey Cobb Salad
danish bleu cheese, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, bacon, egg and balsamic vinaigrette
Albacore Tuna Caper Salad
on a small chopped salad with shaved egg
Tossed Chopped Salad
lettuce mix, fresh chopped vegetables, shaved egg, croutons, choice of dressing
NY Nova Lox and Bagel Platter
cream cheese, swiss, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives and hard boiled egg
Angus Boneless Ribeye
red pepper butter
Chipotle Rubbed New York Steak
brandied peppercorn sauce
Mojito Skirt Steak
mint, lime and meyer's rum glaze, with crispy rosemary potatoes, green beans and shallots
Steak
Fish, Pasta and More
Planked Maple Glazed Salmon
crispy smashed rosemary potatoes, fresh vegetables
Pan-Seared Salmon
dijon vinaigrette, quinoa pilaf, arugula, red peppers, cipollini onions, white corn and shiitake mushrooms
Fish & Chips
cole slaw, chipotle remoulade and tartar sauce
Red Snapper with Lemon Butter
red potatoes and green beans, toasted almonds
Vermont Cheddar Mac 'n' Cheese
chunky cut smoked bacon and garlic croutons
Jambalaya Fettuccine
pan-seared chicken, sausage and shrimp in a cajun cream sauce with peas, peppers and onions
Wild Mushroom Fettuccine Aglio e Olio
shallots, garlic, pepper flakes, arugula
Fettuccine Alfredo
bacon, peas, mushrooms, arugula
Fettuccine with House Made Roasted Garlic Pesto
bacon, peas and mushrooms
Pasta Bolognese in Turkey Meat Sauce
bacon, peas, mushrooms, arugula
Niagara Falls Cake
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
fluffy, spiced cake filled with raisins, pineapple, walnuts and coconut layered, topped with creamy cream cheese icing
New York Cheesecake
creamy, smooth and rich real cream cheese filling in a thick graham cracker crust
Classic Creme Brulee
rich custard, torched caramel top
Dreamy Eclair
colossal eclair filled with creamy vanilla and chocolate bavarian cream
World's Best Fudge Brownie
chewy, bittersweet chocolate, no nuts
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb baked fresh with a touch of lemon and cinnamon under a crispy rock-sugar lattice top
Very Berry Pie
wild blueberries and marionberries under a crispy rock-sugar lattice top
All-American Apple Pie
mounds of sweet apples baked in flaky crust, served room temperature
The Whole Key Lime Pie
tangy and creamy key lime filling on flaky crust with a thin layer of graham cracker crumbs
Chocolate Dipped Macaroon
chewy coconut macaroon baked to a crunchy golden brown, dipped in chocolate
Traditional Homemade Rugelach
light and flaky cream cheese pastry dough with apricot-rasperry-raisin or double chocolate filling
Max's Famous Desserts
Thursday Night
Prime Rib Dinner
creamed spinach or fresh broccoli and baked idaho potato with all the toppings
Max's Specialty Drinks 2 Off
All Wines by the Glass 2 Off
Select Draft Beers
Well Drinks
Drinks
Happy Hour Size Dishes
Hot Baked Pretzel
w/ Cheesy Sauce