4.7
1500+ Ratings
Max's Opera Cafe
4.7 x (1,500+) • 333.4 mi • American • Sandwich • Salads • Desserts • Alcohol • Family Friendly • $$ • Info
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601 Van Ness Ave
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Rating and reviews
""Max's is my default delivery meal in SF. I only eat poultry (no other meat/fish), and there are a lot of good choices for me. Matzoh ball soup is delicious and turkey reuben (""rachel"") is a great splurge when you're happy to throw calories to the wind. My only negative comment is that ""Guy's Chinese Chicken Salad"", which used to be great, is now inedible -- usually burned & greasy chicken that I've had to throw away (and then not much else on the salad to eat!) Max's: Fix that one thing and you'll be perfect again!""
• Tim W. • 03/27/24
"I got the French Dip with potato salad (with a side of horse radish) and dill pickel. I ate half of it with the au jus and one container of the potato salad. My son came in and ate the entire rest of it. We all agreed it was totally delish"
• Pattie P. • 07/28/23
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Delivery time
Every Day
11:00 AM - 8:55 PM
Featured items
Food & Alcohol Combos
- Max’s Famous Reuben and alcohol combo$19.50 • 100% (3)Choice of corned beef or pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on grilled rye.
- Key Lime Pie and alcohol combo$11.00Whole pie enough to share!
- Chicken Pot Pie and alcohol combo$21.75Filled with chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, peas, and mushrooms baked over with flaky pie crust.
- Boneless Ribeye and alcohol combo$38.00 • 80% (5)Crispy onions and choice of two sides
- Chicken Parmesan and alcohol combo$22.00 • 100% (3)On linguine. Served with cheesy garlic bread.
Bundles
- Giant Nachos Bundle$15.00 • 100% (14)A plateful of crispy chips loaded with black beans and Mexican schtick. Served with your choice of Coca-Cola product.
- Max’s Famous Reuben Bundle$19.50 • 100% (20)Choice of corned beef or pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on grilled rye. Served with your choice of Coca-Cola product.
- Chicken Pot Pie Bundle$21.50 • 87% (16)Filled with chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, peas, and mushrooms baked over with flaky pie crust. Served with your choice of Coca-Cola product.
Most Popular
- Giant Nachos$15.00 • 84% (98)A plateful of crispy chips loaded with black beans and Mexican schtick.
- Potato Latkes$13.00 • 91% (143)Apple sauce and sour cream.
- Grandma’s Honey Roasted Chicken$22.00 • 95% (20)Mashed potatoes and oven-roasted carrots.Gluten Free
- Hamburger Max$17.00Butter lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Hamburgers are certified angus beef.Popular
- Guy’s Chinese Chicken Salad$19.00 • 100% (3)Peanut-fried chicken, peanuts, rice, chow mein noodles, hoisin dressing, scallions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
- Max’s Famous Reuben$19.50Choice of corned beef or pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on grilled rye.Popular
Max’s Own Soups
- Max's Famous Chicken Matzo Ball Soup (Large Size; 32 oz)$15.00 • 97% (226)Chicken, vegetables, noodles and matzo ball
- Max’s Famous Chicken Matzo Ball Soup (Regular Size; 16 oz)$10.00 • 94% (90)Chicken, vegetables, noodles and matzo ball.
- Russian Cabbage Soup (Large Size; 32 oz)$15.00 • 95% (22)cabbage, golden raisins, and beef brisket
- Russian Cabbage Soup (Regular Size; 16 oz)$10.00 • 91% (46)Cabbage, golden raisins, and beef brisket.
Starter Salads
Sandwiches
Big Bold Salads
Burgers
Max’s Signature Entrees
Pasta
Fish and Seafood
Angus Steaks
Drinks
Desserts
Alcohol
- Rating and reviews
4.7
•1500+ Ratings •
31 Reviews
Richard H.• 05/18/24Good
Mohamed P.• 05/05/24It has always been known for its quality food and service. Max’s Opera Cafe has to my knowledge over 20 years never dropped it choice of quality food and it is one of the best restaurants in San Francisco
Wendy C.• 04/25/24Mashed potatoes & chicken were classically delicious. Pasta was good. Tiramisu called was sweet and tasty.
Tim W.• 03/27/24"Max's is my default delivery meal in SF. I only eat poultry (no other meat/fish), and there are a lot of good choices for me. Matzoh ball soup is delicious and turkey reuben (""rachel"") is a great splurge when you're happy to throw calories to the wind. My only negative comment is that ""Guy's Chinese Chicken Salad"", which used to be great, is now inedible -- usually burned & greasy chicken that I've had to throw away (and then not much else on the salad to eat!) Max's: Fix that one thing and you'll be perfect again!"
Joshua S.• 02/28/24Food here is consistently good and reasonably priced. Service is standard, and take out is accurate and packed with care.
Fumiko M.• 02/12/24steak was perfectly prepared and the wrap was amazing!
Charles E.• 02/11/24Good food
Brenda M.• 01/26/24My key lime pie was amazing!
Lulu B.• 01/26/24Fries are so yummy!
Lily R.• 12/28/23Amazing
Brooke C.• 12/26/23Good
Barbara K.• 12/08/23A great Reuben
Jodi M.• 12/04/23really yum
Jason C.• 11/11/23Fast, tasty, consistent.
Rebecca E.• 10/05/23Best in the world !
Crystal M.• 08/17/23Great food in sufficient portions.
Gizelle M.• 08/05/23Quick, affordable and great eats!
Michelle C.• 08/05/23Delicious - Love the chip it came with. It was perfect compliment with poke. My new favorite to order.
Pattie P.• 07/28/23I got the French Dip with potato salad (with a side of horse radish) and dill pickel. I ate half of it with the au jus and one container of the potato salad. My son came in and ate the entire rest of it. We all agreed it was totally delish
Paula F.• 07/11/23The Best Chicken Matzo Ball Soup in the city!
gina M.• 07/02/23Tough to find a good chicken pot pie. Very happy with it.
Misha T.• 03/02/23Best patty melt!
Estefania C.• 02/18/23The portion sizes are pretty great
Jasmine M.• 02/05/23Great pot pie for a cozy rainy evening!
Carmen M.• 01/24/23Always good.
Maria A.• 06/02/22Great comfort food!
Andrew H.• 04/04/22Good portion sizes for the price, most items are tasty.
Cristina G.• 12/16/21Always Delicious 😋
Stephan S.• 10/28/21best deli sandwiches in SF
Elsie T.• 10/13/21Great food!
Phil Y.• 09/15/21Great price and taste.
