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

US$15.00

Pulled BBQ Pork Sliders

arugula and pickled onions

US$12.00

Russett Potato Skins

with cheddar, scallions, bacon, chipotle sour cream and crunch of potato chips

US$9.50

Sweet Potato Fries

US$8.00

Max's Famous Dungeness Crab Cakes

jalapeno slaw, cocktail sauce and chipotle remoulade

US$19.50

Acapulco Shrimp Cocktail

in light tomato juice with scallions, celery, avocado and tortilla chips

US$14.50

Homemade Knishes

classic ground beef with potato and creamed spinach

US$13.00

Baby Potato Latkes

applesauce, scallions and sour cream drizzle

US$10.00

Cheesy Garlic Bread

US$10.00

Crispy Fried Calamari

green beans, lemons and jalapeNos, cocktail sauce and chipotle remoulade

US$15.50

Angus Burger Sliders

bacon jam, pickled onions, shredded lettuce, mustard sauce, pickles

US$12.00

Turkey Burger Sliders

with tomato sauce, pesto, grilled onion, mozzarella and arugula

US$12.00

Baked Munich Pretzel

white cheese and mustard dip

US$9.50

Onion Rings

ranch dressing

US$9.50

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

with maple glaze and lemon zest

US$11.00

Buffalo Chicken Wings

sprinkled with danish bleu cheese, with celery sticks and ranch dressing

US$15.00

Pacific Cod Tacos

battered pacific cod with jalapeno slaw, avocado, shaved carrots, cotija cheese, roasted tomato salsa and lime

US$15.50

Big Pan of Nachos

crispy tortilla chips, black beans, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole, green onions

US$18.00

Corned Beef or Pastrami

on rye or russian black bread

US$18.00

Corned Beef and Pastrami Combo with Swiss and Cole Slaw

on rye or russian black bread

US$19.00

Turkey and Swiss

pears, smoked paprika aioli, tomato, arugula, radish sprouts, russian black bread

US$17.50

Warm Roasted Hand-Cut Turkey Club

smoky bacon, swiss, lettuce and tomato with horseradish aioli

US$17.50

Big BLT

smoky bacon, lettuce and tomato

US$15.00

Max's Classic Reuben

corned beef, pastrami or combo, swiss, sauerkraut and 1000 island grilled on rye bread

US$19.00

Smoked Salmon (Lox) on Russian Black Bread

herbed cream cheese, tomato, red onion, radish sprouts

US$19.00

California Chicken Melt on Sourdough

cheddar, avocado and grilled onions

US$17.50

Tuna Melt

on black bread with white cheddar, avocado and tomato

US$17.50

Pulled Pork Shoulder on a Hoagie

barbecue sauce, cole slaw, greens and pickled onion

US$17.50

Philly Cheesesteak

sliced beef, pickled peppers, onions, mozzarella, jack and provolone cheeses

US$17.50

Ultimate Grilled Cheese

swiss, cheddar, muenster, brie and tomato

US$16.00

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

US$16.00

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

US$16.00

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

US$16.00

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

US$16.00

Wraps

Signature Soups

Matzoh Ball Soup

chicken, noodles, carrots, matzo balls

US$9.00

Russian Cabbage Soup

with diced brisket

US$9.00

Soup of the Day

US$9.00

Crock of French Onion Soup

US$10.00

Clam Chowder

Fridays Only

US$10.00

The Original Hamburger Luscious

on a french roll with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and mustard sauce

US$18.00

Patty Melt on Rye

classic with cheddar, grilled onions and 1000 island

US$18.00

Soon-To-Be-Famous Pastrami Burger

with swiss cheese, topped with cole slaw, grilled onions, greens and horseradish aioli

US$19.00

Housemade Fresh Ground Turkey Burger

with red pepper pesto, radish sprouts, grilled onion, arugula and horseradish aioli

US$17.00

Housemade Quinoa Burger

black beans, red pepper, onion, portabello mushroom, egg white and basil, with greens, tomato, red pepper pesto and radish sprouts

US$17.00

Angus Burgers

Fallin' Off the Bone BBQ

Mr. Bones Baby Back Ribs

Texas Chili BBQ Sauce

US$29.00

Barbecue Half-Chicken

Max's BBQ sauce, sweet potato fries and cole slaw

US$20.00

Chicken and Ribs

some of each

US$29.00

Barbecue Chicken Potato

red onion, corn, peas and cheese

US$16.50

Vegetarian

crispy vegetables and parmesan cheese

US$14.50

Not-So-Plain Potato

bacon, cheddar, scallions and sour cream

US$14.50

Joe's Potato

ground beef or ground turkey, spinach, onions, mushrooms, and max's herbs

US$16.50

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

US$10.00

Heart of Baby Gem Iceberg

tomatoes, red onion, crumbled bleu cheese and bacon, choice of dressing

US$12.00

Tuscan Kale Salad

quinoa, feta cheese, cranberries, toasted walnuts and shallots, lemon evoo dressing

US$11.00

Tossed Chopped Salad

lettuce mix, fresh chopped vegetables, shaved egg, croutons, choice of dressing

US$9.00

Chicken Pot Pie

chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, peas and mushrooms in cream sauce, baked over with flaky pie crust

US$22.00

Chicken Parmesan

breast of chicken baked with melting italian cheeses and marinara sauce, served with spaghetti or steamed vegetables

US$20.00

Grandma's Honey Roasted Chicken

mary's free-range all-natural half-chicken with honey-mustard glaze on mashed potatoes with roasted vegetables

US$25.00

Breast of Chicken Marsala

on fresh spaghetti with mushrooms and peas

US$24.00

Fresh Hot Turkey Breast Dinner

on stuffing, mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy

US$26.00

Max's Famous Chili-Glazed Meatloaf

mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables and mushroom gravy

US$20.00

Barbecue Pulled Pork

with Max's bbq sauce, served with sweet potato fries and jalapeNo slaw

US$21.00

Dungeness Crab Cakes

french fries, jalapeno slaw, cocktail sauce and chipotle remoulade

US$29.00

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

US$19.00

Classic Shrimp Louie

avocado, tomato, hard-boiled egg, diced vegetables, and 1000 island dressing

US$21.00

Tuscan Kale and Quinoa

feta cheese, cranberries, toasted walnuts, shallots, lemon evoo dressing

US$16.00

Warm Spinach Salad

bacon, mushrooms, egg, almond-crusted goat cheese, warm musard dressing

US$17.00

Grilled Salmon Salad

quinoa, cherry tomatoes, white corn, fava beans, arugula, white balsamic vinaigrette

US$23.00

Fresh Pear Salad

danish bleu cheese, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, scallions, greens and raspberry vinaigrette

US$18.00

Classic Caesar

whole leaf crisp romaine, fresh croutons, kalamata olives, shaved asiago and parmigiano-reggiano, with our own housemade caesar dressing (anchovies on request)

US$16.00

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)

US$16.00

Turkey Cobb Salad

danish bleu cheese, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, bacon, egg and balsamic vinaigrette

US$20.00

Albacore Tuna Caper Salad

on a small chopped salad with shaved egg

US$17.00

Tossed Chopped Salad

lettuce mix, fresh chopped vegetables, shaved egg, croutons, choice of dressing

US$13.00

NY Nova Lox and Bagel Platter

cream cheese, swiss, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives and hard boiled egg

US$22.00

Angus Boneless Ribeye

red pepper butter

US$38.00

Chipotle Rubbed New York Steak

brandied peppercorn sauce

US$32.00

Mojito Skirt Steak

mint, lime and meyer's rum glaze, with crispy rosemary potatoes, green beans and shallots

US$30.00

Steak

Fish, Pasta and More

Planked Maple Glazed Salmon

crispy smashed rosemary potatoes, fresh vegetables

US$27.50

Pan-Seared Salmon

dijon vinaigrette, quinoa pilaf, arugula, red peppers, cipollini onions, white corn and shiitake mushrooms

US$27.50

Fish & Chips

cole slaw, chipotle remoulade and tartar sauce

US$22.00

Red Snapper with Lemon Butter

red potatoes and green beans, toasted almonds

US$25.50

Vermont Cheddar Mac 'n' Cheese

chunky cut smoked bacon and garlic croutons

US$17.00

Jambalaya Fettuccine

pan-seared chicken, sausage and shrimp in a cajun cream sauce with peas, peppers and onions

US$25.00

Wild Mushroom Fettuccine Aglio e Olio

shallots, garlic, pepper flakes, arugula

US$19.00

Fettuccine Alfredo

bacon, peas, mushrooms, arugula

US$21.00

Fettuccine with House Made Roasted Garlic Pesto

bacon, peas and mushrooms

US$21.00

Pasta Bolognese in Turkey Meat Sauce

bacon, peas, mushrooms, arugula

US$20.00

Niagara Falls Cake

layers of chocolate cake and buttercream icing covered in chocolate ganache with waves of buttercream

US$10.00

Ultimate Chocolate Cake

layers of chocolate cake, bittersweet chocolate and fudge covered in chocolate ganache

US$10.00

Double High Carrot Cake

fluffy, spiced cake filled with raisins, pineapple, walnuts and coconut layered, topped with creamy cream cheese icing

US$10.00

New York Cheesecake

creamy, smooth and rich real cream cheese filling in a thick graham cracker crust

US$10.00

Classic Creme Brulee

rich custard, torched caramel top

US$9.00

Dreamy Eclair

colossal eclair filled with creamy vanilla and chocolate bavarian cream

US$10.00

World's Best Fudge Brownie

chewy, bittersweet chocolate, no nuts

US$5.00

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb baked fresh with a touch of lemon and cinnamon under a crispy rock-sugar lattice top

US$10.00

Very Berry Pie

wild blueberries and marionberries under a crispy rock-sugar lattice top

US$10.00

All-American Apple Pie

mounds of sweet apples baked in flaky crust, served room temperature

US$10.00

The Whole Key Lime Pie

tangy and creamy key lime filling on flaky crust with a thin layer of graham cracker crumbs

US$11.00

Chocolate Dipped Macaroon

chewy coconut macaroon baked to a crunchy golden brown, dipped in chocolate

US$4.00

Traditional Homemade Rugelach

light and flaky cream cheese pastry dough with apricot-rasperry-raisin or double chocolate filling

US$1.50

Max's Famous Desserts

Thursday Night

Prime Rib Dinner

creamed spinach or fresh broccoli and baked idaho potato with all the toppings

US$32.00

Max's Specialty Drinks 2 Off

All Wines by the Glass 2 Off

Select Draft Beers

US$5.00

Well Drinks

US$5.00

Drinks

Happy Hour Size Dishes

Hot Baked Pretzel

w/ Cheesy Sauce

US$6.00

Two Burger Sliders

US$6.00

Two Turkey Burger Sliders

US$6.00

Two Crispy Fish Tacos

US$6.00

Two Pulled Pork Street Tacos

US$6.00

Nachos

US$6.00

Spicy Chicken Wings

US$6.00

Crispy Fried Calamari

US$6.00

Guacamole and Chips

US$4.00