Max's Opera Cafe
601 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 771-7300Dinner
Martinis
each martini is handcrafted especially for you with 2.5 oz of your favorite liquor.
stoli vanilla and godiva liqueur shaken
stoli vanilla and goldschlagger shaken
patron anejo, fresh lemon and lime juices, cointreau and grand marnier shaken
ketel one vodka, sour apple pucker and a splash of apple juice.
stoli strawberry stoli raspberry and chambord, shaken
tanqueray 10, boodles or bombay sapphire gin with a dash of cinzano dry vermouth, shaken
grey goose, belvedere or chopin vodka with a dash of cinzano dry vermouth shaken.
Specialties
mandarin absolut and cointreau with a zing of cranberry juice, shaken
stoli raspberry and chambord with a zing of cranberry juice, shaken.
makers mark bourbon with a touch of sweet vermouth and a dash of bitters, shaken.
cuervo gold, fresh lemon and lime juices and cointreau shaken and served with a shot on the side: choice of grand marnier, chambord, amaretto or midori.
absolut peppar and max's own bloody mary mix
bacardi light and myers dark, orange and pineapple juices and grenadine with a float of bacardi 151.
fresh lime juice and cointreau with a zing of cranberry shaken, served straight up.
Non - Alcoholic Drinks
peach, cherry, raspberry or strawberry
peach, cherry, raspberry, vanilla, strawberry, caramel, hazelnut, irish cream or almond.
peach, cherry, raspberry or strawberry.
with club soda, on the rocks
topped with soda with an orange wheel, on the rocks.
Beer On Tap
Bottled Beer
From Our Coca-Cola Fountain
(free refills)
(free refills)
(free refills)
(free refills)
Dr. Brown's Soda
Appetizers, Bites And Snacks
you could have an entire meal by eating through this section. it's called "noshing".
corned beef, pastrami or peppered turkey.
3 baby burgers on 3 baby buns.
thin, crisp crust with cheese, topped with tomato, salsa, green onion, guacamole, sour cream and cheese.
soup cream and apple sauce.
eggs, hot grilled onions, olives and rye bread.
a max's favorite. chesapeake style, lightly fried, served with chili remoulade and cocktail sauce.
chili remoulade and cocktail sauce.
with onion and red peppers, in spicy garlic sauce, with toasted focaccia.
buffalo style--hot, spicy and sticky.
barbecue salt
stuffed with creamy romano cheese, drizzled with pesto, served in roma tomato sauce, with toasted focaccia.
with swiss, jack and mozzarella cheese, sour cream, cilantro and scallions.
a plateful of crispy chips loaded with black beans and mexican schtick add barbecue pork.
roma tomato sauce, with bacon and carmelized onions.
with celery, carrots, onions, and egg noodles
with diced brisket
Big Bold Salads
romaine lettuce tossed with our homemade caesar dressing. fresh croutons, kalamata olives and authentic parmigiano-reggiano cheese, ask for anchovies.
greens with tomato, cucumber, roasted peppers, red onion, feta cheese and kalamata olives with lemon vinaigrette what would a greek salad be without anchovies? ask for them
on greens with peas, celery, chopped tomatoes and red onion tossed with danish bleu cheese dressing
chicken breast, diced tomato, red onion, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, kalamata olives, tortilla chips and ranch dressing, topped with guacamole, salsa and sour cream
with peanuts, rice noodles, chinese noodles, and hoisin dressing tossed with cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds, with fried peanut chicken breast
turkey, danish bleu cheese, bacon, egg, avocado, tomato and marinated mushrooms, choice of dressing
grilled chicken breast chilled shrimp fresh grilled salmon.
fresh poached salmon on crisp greens with capers, kalamata olives, green olives, tomato, red onion, chopped parsley, basil and lemon vinaigrette
on greens with avocado, tomato, diced vegetables, scallions, hard-boiled egg and 1000 island dressing
on greens with avocado, tomato, diced vegetables, scallions and chopped egg, choice of dressing
chopped tomatoes, danish bleu cheese, crisp bacon, walnuts and grapes tossed with lemon vinaigrette.
danish bleu cheese, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, scallions, greens and raspberry vinaigrette.
with bacon, marinated mushrooms, almonds, mandarin orange, avocado and pears tossed with sweet and sour poppy seed dressing
Dinner Sandwiches
served with potato salad or caesar salad, cole slaw and a pickle. choose from max's famous breads and rolls baked fresh daily: bread: corn rye, rustic sourdough, nine-grain wheat, rolls: sourdough and sourdough double onion, any sandwich can be made with
(formerly turkey pastrami)
chopped eggs and hot grilled onions.
Half - Pound Corned Beef Or Pastrami
if you want to feel like you're on 7th ave. and 59th st., add $2 for 1/4# more
"sfpd true blue" corned beef and pastrami
"right and left" corned beef and pastrami with chicken livers and hot grilled onions.
"holier than swiss" corned beef, pastrami and swiss with 1000 island dressing
"kenny's way" turkey, bacon, swiss,
"critic's choice-"how can a blt be bad?" big b.l.t. with avocado.
a max's favorite, made with sauerkraut, swiss cheese and 1000 island. choice of corned beef, pastrami, or peppered turkey served with potato salad or caesar salad, cole slaw and a pickle caution: max's has determined the reuben to be so juicy, it drips!.
Designer Sandwiches
on a kaiser roll, served with hearts of romaine salad
whole roasted portabella mushroom cap, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, avocado, shredded romaine tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and pesto mayonnaise
a max's favorite. tomato, scallions and shredded romaine tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.
Hot Sandwiches
served with fries, cole slaw and pickle grilled sandwiches can be made the lowfat way—just ask!
with red onion, lettuce and tomato teriyaki style, with charred pineapple
fork-tender, on an onion roll with texas sauce
with marinated peppers, onions and cheese
same as philly, but with pastrami
same as philly, but with chicken
a max's favorite. with dill havarti, cucumber, spinach and tomato, side of chili remoulade.
Grilled Breast Of Chicken Sandwiches
served with fries, cole slaw and pickle.
with lettuce, tomato and red onion.
with charred pineapple
with bacon and brie
a max's favorite. grilled chicken breast with cheddar cheese, avocado and grilled onion
Burgers
max's original burgers are 10 oz. of fresh ground black angus beef and are cooked well-done unless otherwise requested. served with caramelized onions, fries, cole slaw and pickle
red onion, lettuce, and tomato
lots of cheese, lettuce, and tomato
red onion, lettuce and tomato
with charred pineapple
a max's favorite. american cheese, grilled onions and lots of 1000 island dressing
Starter Entree Salads
(ask for anchovies)
chopped tomatoes and red onion with danish bleu cheese dressing
mixed greens with chopped tomatoes, danish bleu cheese, crisp bacon, walnuts and grapes tossed with lemon vinaigrette
Entrees
with red wine gravy, fresh vegetables and potato latke
filled with pulled chicken, potatoes, carrots, peas and mushrooms
with mashed potato and fresh vegetable.
a full pound smothered with mushrooms, onions, and crisp bacon, served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetable.
mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetable
with fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing and side of cranberry sauce.
half-chicken on mashed potatoes with fresh vegetables
a max's favorite. boneless breast of chicken on fettuccine regatta with peas, button, shitake and portabella mushrooms
broiled chicken breast with tomato vinaigrette, kalamata olives and feta cheese on steamed vegetables and potatoes
Pasta
with oven-roasted tomatoes, toasted garlic, capers and sweet basil
with button mushrooms and peas
with spinach, peas and melted brie
a max's favorite. mushrooms stuffed with creamy romano cheese and pesto served in roma tomato sauce over fettuccine regatta
Pasta - Design Your Own Pasta With The Following:
Steaks
with crispy onions, creamed spinach and a baked potato loaded with cutter, sour cream and chives choose green peppercorn sauce or creamed horseradish sauce to accompany your steak.
brushed with olive oil and herbs
a max's favorite
Max's Seafood
with yukon gold potatoes topped with onion butter and fresh vegetables
baked with lemon dijon sauce served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables
on sauteed green beans, napa cabbage, mushrooms, red onion and bacon with a drizzle of white balsamic vinaigrette, served with mashed potatoes
a max’s favorite. with yukon gold potatoes with onion butter and fresh vegetables, served with tartar sauce and chili remoulade
on charred pineapple, served with fresh vegetables
broiled salmon with tomato vinaigrette, kalamata olives and feta cheese on steamed vegetables and potatoes
Barbecue Entrees
with texas sauce, served with fries and cole slaw.
fork-tender
Life Style Menu - Carb Conscious
healthy choices for all tastes this is a good place for a diet.
broiled salmon with tomato vinaigrette, kalamata olives and feta cheese on steamed vegetables and potatoes
with steamed broccoli, mashed cauliflower and slow-roasted tomatoes
served on green tossed in lime-dill dressing with hard-boiled egg, diced vegetables, tomato, feta, red onion and kalamata olives
with steamed broccoli, mashed cauliflower and slow-roasted tomatoes
broiled chicken breast with tomato vinaigrette, kalamata olives and feta cheese on steamed vegetables and potatoes
muenster cheese, grilled onion and splash of ranch dressing on rye/ wheat low carb bread, with dill-lime slaw
brie, havarti and muenster with bacon and tomato on rye/ wheat low carb bread with dill-lime slaw
grilled chicken breast on rye/ wheat low carb bread with cheddar cheese, avocado and grilled onion with dill-lime slaw
on sauteed green beans, napa cabbage, red onion and bacon with a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette, served with creamed cauliflower
Children's Menu - Soup And Salad
(under 12, please)
Children's Menu - Sandwiches
served with applesauce and choice of chopped salad, mashed potatoes or french fries
macaroni with butter and parmesan cheese
macaroni with alfredo sauce
Kids Specialties
served with applesauce and choice of chopped salad, mashed potatoes or french fries, all of our items include a fountain soft drink or milk and a scoop of ice cream
with mashed potatoes
with fries and cocktail sauce
with fries and ranch dressing
Drinks
fountain soft drink or milk is included with your meal
Sugar Free Low- Carb Desserts
with butter pecan crust and fresh whipped cream (about 5 carbs)
with fresh whipped cream (about 9 carbs)
with fresh whipped cream (about 9 carbs)
and whipped cream add fresh raspberries
fat- free no sugar added vanilla ice cream, homemade sugar-free hot bittersweet fudge sundae with real, fresh whipped cream honest to god, only 9-10 carbs. trust me!
Dessert
a scoop of ice cream in included with your meal
chocolate cake "dirt", vanilla ice cream, gummy worms, fresh whipped cream, chocolate sauce and a cherry
Max's Famous Desserts
a max’s favorite. rich chocolate cake layered with waves of chocolate fudge and buttercream
crispy chocolate crust with hazelnuts, rich chocolate cake and chocolate mousse with chocolate ganache
crisp graham cracker crumbs, melting chocolate chips and butterscotch chips, coconut and walnuts
chewy coconut baked golden and crispy
n.y. cheesecake with dark chocolate chips and rich chocolate cake in a chocolate crumb crust
a hot crock full of fresh apples, tart cranberries and walnuts with streusel topping
genuine tart key lime custard in a delicate pastry crust
overstuffed with vanilla and chocolate custard covered in rich dark chocolate
chocolate mousse, vanilla ice cream and sliced bananas in a flaky pastry shell with hot fudge and caramel sauce
with cherries, apricots, cranberries, crispy pecan top, caramel sauce and whipped cream
chocolate fudge and chocolate chips (no nuts)
rich chocolate cake layered with chocolate fudge and dark chocolate
three tastes of cheesecake, chocolate mousse and rich chocolate cake covered with bittersweet chocolate.
with raisins, pineapple, walnuts and cream cheese icing
light banana cake layered with banana buttercream and bittersweet chocolate
creamy cheesecake with a thick graham cracker bottom crust topped with blueberry sauce
fresh apple baked in a flaky crust, served room temperature with vanilla ice cream
Specialties
made with fresh lemon and lime juices and cointreau, shaken.
Non - Alcoholic Drinks
Mess Of A Sundae
featuring dreyers ice cream. ask for nuts: walnuts, peanuts, or almonds. one heaping scoop with one sauce, two heaping scoops and two sauces, heaping scoop of ice cream only. take the edge off your coffee with bailey’s, kahlua, grand marnier or a b-
sinfully yours. for two or more vanilla, chocolate and coffee ice creams topped with hot fudge, caramel and strawberry sauces with bits of macaroon, brownie, and 7-layer, topped with a drizzle of marshmallow sauce and lots of walnuts, peanuts and almonds
sinfully yours. heaping scoop of ice cream, creamy marshmallow, hot fudge, and fresh coconut macaroon crumbled all over plain macaroon chocolate covered macaroon
sinfully yours. a max’s favorite. fudgy brownie topped with coffee ice cream, caramel sauce, hot fudge and toasted almonds
vanilla bean, dark chocolate, coffee, fat-free, no sugar added vanilla
ficklin tinto port, estate bottled ficklin tawny port, estate bottled sandeman tawny
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sinfully yours. a heaping dish of ice cream with a hot shot of espresso and fresh whipped cream
sinfully yours. layers of blueberry, ice cream and real, fresh whipped cream with puff pastry sticks
espresso, cappuccino, cafe latte, cafe mocha, irish coffee, mexican coffee, keoke coffee
bittersweet hot fudge, rich caramel, creamy marshmallow, homemade sugar-free, bittersweet hot fudge
sinfully yours. fudgy brownie topped with a heaping scoop of ice cream, creamy marshmallow and hot fudge plain double decadence brownie.
sinfully yours. with walnuts, topped with a heaping scoop of ice cream, creamy marshmallow and hot fudge plain 7-layer cookie
