Max’s of Burlingame Menu (Update 2025)
Max's of Burlingame, a cozy sports bar located in Burlingame, CA, offers a diverse menu with American classics and brunch favorites. From their hearty Eggs like Joes Special and Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs to their signature Brunch Omelettes and Scrambles like the Maxs Omelette and Greek Omelette, there is something for everyone. Customers rave about the delicious food and generous portions, with reviews mentioning the mouthwatering corned beef pastrami and crispy cod tacos. The ambiance is complemented by live jazz music, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for patrons. The attentive service, diverse menu options, and welcoming environment make Max's of Burlingame a must-visit spot for a casual dining experience. Don't miss out on their happy hour specials, full bar, and outdoor seating options.
Brunch Morning Special
Weekend Morning Special
2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 bacon or 2 sausage.
Maxs Omelette
Hand-carved honey-pit ham, chicken apple sausage and bacon topped with cheddar cheese.
Denver Omelette
Ham, bell pepper and jack cheese.
Mushroom, Bacon and Swiss Omelette
Greek Omelette
Feta cheese, bell peppers, onion and tomato.
4 Cheese, Caramelized Onion and Mushrooms
Brie, jack mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
Vegetarian Fritatta
Roasted vegetables, sour cream and salsa.
Egg White Vegetarian Scramble
Vegetables, spinach and cheddar cheese.
Hot Link Scramble
Onions and cheddar cheese.
Healthy Scramble
Egg whites, broccoli, kale, corn and tomatoes.
2 Eggs Any Style
Brunch Omelettes and Scrambles
Brunch Hearty Eggs
Joes Special
Ground beef, spinach, mushrooms and onions scrambled with eggs.
Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs
Served with country sausage gravy.
Skirt Steak and Eggs
Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, potatoes, peppers, onions, black beans, cheddar cheese, sour cream and guacamole.
Monte Cristo Sandwich
2 large slices of challah bread layered with ham and Swiss cheese, dipped in egg batter and grilled golden brown.
Hand-Carved Honey Pit Ham and 3 Eggs
Max's Diner Hash
Corned beef, potatoes, onions topped with 3 eggs over medium. Not served with potatoes or fruit.
French Toast
French toast is browned and crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
Corn Flake French Toast
French toast dipped in extra thick batter and crusted with cornflakes. That extra crunch is unbelievably addictive.
Plain Buttermilk Pancakes
French Banana Pancakes
Packed with bananas, light and fluffy - this banana pancake will satisfy that craving for a delicious pancake.
Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Pancakes
Want an easy, delicious option for the kids? Try our chocolate chip buttermilk pancakes, choc-full of semi-sweet chips. It's a favorite among our kid foodies and our adults-(kids at heart).
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Fresh blueberries of the season in fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
Brunch Pancakes and French Toast
Share Plates and Appetizers
Mini Reuben
Corned beef or pastrami, Swiss, sauerkraut, 1000 Island on grilled rye and pickles.
Pulled BBQ Pork Sliders
Pulled pork with arugula and pickled onions on fresh buns.
Angus Burger Sliders
Bacon jam, pickled onions, shredded lettuce, mustard sauce and pickles.
Turkey Burger Sliders
Bacon jam, pickled onions, shredded lettuce, mustard sauce and pickles.
Russett Potato Skins
Served with cheddar, scallions, bacon, chipotle sour cream and crunch of potato chips.
Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Served with maple glaze and lemon zest. Gluten free.
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Crispy Fried Calamari
Green beans, lemons and jalapenos, cocktail sauce and chipotle remoulade.
Baked Munich Pretzel
White cheese and mustard dip.
Onion Rings
Served with ranch dressing.
Maxs Famous Dungeness Crab Cakes
Jalapeno slaw, cocktail sauce and chipotle remoulade.
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Sprinkled with Danish bleu cheese, with celery sticks and ranch dressing. Gluten free.
Baby Potato Latkes
Applesauce, scallions and sour cream drizzle.
Acapulco Shrimp Cocktail
In light tomato juice with scallions, celery, avocado and tortilla chips.
Homemade Knishes
Classic ground beef with potato and creamed spinach.
Sweet n Spicy Thai Wings
Piled up with fried basil, toasted garlic, cilantro and sesame seeds, with potato chip sprinkle. Gluten free.
Pacific Cod Tacos
Battered pacific cod with jalapeno slaw, avocado, shaved carrots, Cotija cheese, roasted tomato sauce and lime. Red chili shrimp tacos for an additional charge. Gluten free.
Big Pan of Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips, black beans, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole and green onions. Smoked pork, grilled chicken, spicy grilled shrimp and skirt steak for an additional charge. Gluten free.
Matzah Ball Soup
Chicken, noodles, carrots and matzo balls.
Russian Cabbage Soup Dinner
Served with diced brisket. Gluten free.
Crock of French Onion Soup
Clam Chowder
Fridays only.
Signature Soups
Appetizer Salads
Classic Caesar Salad
Whole leaf crisp romaine, fresh croutons, Kalamata olives, shaved Asiago and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese with housemade Caesar dressing.
Kale Caesar Salad
Whole leaf crisp romaine, fresh croutons, Kalamata olives, shaved Asiago and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese with housemade Caesar dressing.
Heart of Baby Gem Iceberg Salad
Tomatoes, red onion, crumbled bleu cheese, bacon and choice of dressing. Gluten free.
Tuscan Kale Salad
Quinoa, feta cheese, cranberries, toasted walnut, shallots and lemon extra virgin olive oil dressing. Gluten free.
Tossed Chopped Salad
Lettuce mix, fresh chopped vegetables, shaved egg, croutons and choice of dressing.
Guys 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 Salad
Avocado, tomato, hard-boiled egg, diced vegetables and 1000 Island dressing.
Tuscan Kale and Quinoa Salad
Feta cheese, cranberries, toasted walnuts, shallots and lemon extra virgin olive oil dressing. Gluten free.
Grilled Salmon Salad
Quinoa, cherry tomatoes, white corn, fava beans, arugula and white balsamic vinaigrette. Gluten free.
Fresh Pear Salad
Danish bleu cheese, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, scallions, greens and raspberry vinaigrette. Gluten free.
Warm Spinach Salad
Bacon, mushrooms, egg, almond-crusted goat cheese and warm mustard dressing. Gluten free.
Grilled Portobello Salad
Quinoa, cherry tomatoes, white corn, fava beans, arugula, and white balsamic vinaigrette. Vegan and gluten free.
Turkey Cobb Salad
Danish bleu cheese, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, bacon, egg and balsamic vinaigrette. Gluten free.
Albacore Tuna Caper Salad
Comes on a small chopped salad with shaved egg.
NY Nova Lox and Bagel Platter
Cream cheese, Swiss, tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives and hard boiled egg.
Bold, Tasty Salads
Max's Goes Southwest
Fresh Made-To-Order Guacamole and Chips
Queso Fundido
Served with tortilla chips and side of salsa.
Just Tacos
Your choice of carnitas, shrimp, chicken or battered pacific cod with avocado, Cotija cheese, and salsa, topped with jalapeno slaw and shaved carrots.
Carnitas Crispy Roast Pork
Served with pinto bean stew, red rice, tortillas, guacamole and salsa.
Fajitas
Served on a sizzling platter with onions, peppers and lime, served with pinto bean stew, red rice, tortillas, guacamole and salsa.
Tostada Salad
Shredded lettuce with beans, guacamole, salsa, scallions, sour cream, cheddar cheese, crispy jalapenos and ranch dressing.
Corned Beef Sandwich
Served on rye
Pastrami Sandwich
Served on rye
Corned Beef and Pastrami Combo
Served with Swiss and coleslaw. On rye
Turkey and Swiss
Pears, smoked turkey-paprika, aioli, tomato, arugula, radish sprouts on sourdough.
Warm Roasted Hand-Cut Turkey Club Sandwich
Smoky bacon, Swiss, lettuce and tomato with horseradish aioli.
Big BLT Sandwich
Smoky bacon, lettuce and tomato. Add avocado for an additional charge.
Max's Classic Reuben Sandwich
Corned beef, pastrami or combo, Swiss, sauerkraut and 1000 Island grilled on rye bread.
Smoked Salmon (Lox) on Plain Bagel
Harbed cream cheese, tomato, red onion and radish sprouts.
California Chicken Melt on Sourdough
Cheddar, avocado and grilled onions.
Tuna Melt
On sourdough with white cheddar, avocado and tomato.
Pulled Pork Shoulder on a Hoagie
BBQ sauce, coleslaw, 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.
Open-Face Reuben on latkes
Pastrami or corned Beef, Swiis Cheese Sourkraut and 100 islan dressing
Max's Original Sandwiches
Wraps
Roasted Vegetable Wrap
Feta cheese, portabella mushrooms, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, avocado, spinach and hummus, tzatziki on the side.
BBQ Pork Wrap
Fork tender BBQ pork, roasted peppers, cheddar cheese and shredded romaine lettuce wrapped, extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Caesar Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken breast, shredded romaine lettuce, Kalamata olives, Parmesan cheese and croutons wrapped in a spinach tortilla and 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.
The Original Hamburger Luscious
Served on a brioche bun 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
Served with Swiss cheese, topped with coleslaw, grilled onions, greens and horseradish aioli.
Housemade Fresh Ground Turkey Burger
Served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and mustard sauce.
Portobello Mushroom Burger
On a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and mustard sauce.
Angus Burgers
Falling off the Bone BBQ
Mr. Bones Baby Back Ribs
Texas chili BBQ sauce.
BBQ 1/2 Chicken
Max's BBQ sauce, sweet potato fries and coleslaw.
Chicken and Ribs
Some of each.
BBQ Chicken Potato
Red onion, corn, peas and cheese.
Vegetarian Baked Potato
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
Main Plates
Chicken Pot Pie Plate
Chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, peas and mushrooms in cream sauce and baked over with flaky pie crust.
Chicken Parmesan Plate
Breast of chicken baked with melting Italian cheeses and marinara sauce, served with spaghetti or steamed vegetables.
Honey's Roasted Chicken Plate
Marys free-range all natural 1/2 chicken with honey mustard glaze on mashed potatoes with roasted vegetables. Gluten free.
BBQ Pulled Pork Plate
Comes with Max's BBQ Sauce. Served with sweet potato fries and jalapeno slaw.
Breast of Chicken Marsala Plate
Served on fresh spaghetti with mushrooms and peas.
Fresh Hot Turkey Breast Dinner Plate
Served on stuffing, mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy.
Max's Famous Chili-Glazed Meatloaf Plate
Mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables and mushroom gravy.
Dungeness Crab Cakes Plate
French fries, jalapeno slaw, cocktail sauce and chili remoulade.
Moroccan Chopped Lamb Steak Plate
Ground lamb burger steak and grilled onion on spinach tomato couscous with red pepper pesto.
Angus Boneless Ribeye
Red pepper butter. Gluten free.
Chipotle Rubbed New York Steak
Red pepper butter. Gluten free.
Mojito Skirt Steak
Mint, lime and Meyer's rum glaze, served with crispy rosemary potatoes, green beans and shallots. Gluten free.
Steak
Fish, Pasta and More
Planked Maple Glazed Salmon
Crispy smashed rosemary potatoes and fresh vegetables. Gluten free.
Pan-Seared Salmon
Dijon vinaigrette, quinoa pilaf, arugula, red peppers, cipollini onions, white corn and shiitake mushrooms. Gluten free.
Fish and Chips
Coleslaw, chipotle remoulade and tartar sauce.
Red Snapper with Lemon Butter
Red potatoes and green beans and toasted almonds.
Grilled Tilapia
Creamy cilantro and jalapeno sauce, served with yellow rice and veggies.
Vermont Cheddar Mac and 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 Dinner
Shallots, garlic, pepper flakes and arugula.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Bacon, peas, mushrooms and arugula.
Fettuccine with House Made Roasted Garlic Pesto
Bacon, peas and mushrooms. Gluten free pasta available.
Pasta Bolognese in Turkey Meat Sauce
Bacon, peas, mushrooms and arugula. Gluten free pasta available.
Filet of Petrale Piccata
White wine sauce with lemon, crispy capers, shallots and mushrooms, and choice of spaghetti aglio e olio or smashed fresh cauliflower.
Fettuccine with Sausage and Shrimp
House demi-glaze, onions and peppers.
French Fries
BBQ Potato Chips
Max's Original Coleslaw
Max's Original Potato Salad
Caesar Salad
Arugula Salad
Quinoa Pilaf
Sides
We Proudly Serve COPENHAGEN Desserts
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 and 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 and torched caramel top.
Dreamy Eclair
Colossal eclair filled with creamy vanilla and chocolate Bavarian cream.
World's Best Fudge Brownie
Chewy and bittersweet chocolate and 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.
ALL AMERICAN APPLE PIE SLICE
Mounds of sweet apples baked in our flaky crust, served room temperature.
Chocolate Dipped Macaroon
Chewy coconut macaroon baked to a crunchy golden brown and dipped in chocolate.
Traditional Homemade Chocolate Rugelach
4 Light and flaky cream cheese pastry dough double chocolate filling.
Flourless Chocolate cake
3 Flourless Plain Mini macaroon
Tradicional Homemade Raspberry Rugelach
4 light and flaky cream cheese pastry dough Raspberry Filling
Hot Baked Pretzel
Served with cheesy sauce.
2 Burger Sliders
2 Turkey Burger Sliders
2 Crispy Fish Tacos
2 Pulled Pork Street Tacos
Nachos
Spicy Chicken Wings
Guacamole and Chips
Happy Hour Size
Max's Summer BBQ
Texas BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich
lightly smoked, sliced brisket with maxs bbq sauce on a black bread
Barbecue Pork Sandwich
fork-tender bbq pork on a sourdough roll with pickled onions
Fallin' Off the Bone Baby Back Ribs Platter
tender baby ribs smoked and grilled to perfection
BBQ Broiled Half Chicken Platter
Our BBQ broiled half chicken is grilled to perfection and topped with our homemade bbq sauce.
BBQ Dinner Platter Combo
Select two meats: BBQ Brisket, Quarter BBQ Chicken, Half Order Ribs or Pulled Pork
Pulled Carolina Pork Platter
Carolina Pulled Pork is one of those classic American BBQ styles that everybody needs to try at least once! Rich, savory smoked pork shoulder is slathered with a thin, vinegar based sauce to bring a little bite to all that melt in your mouth meat.
Smoked Beef Brisket Platter
Corned Beef and Cabbage
A hearty helping of traditional Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage with boiled potatoes and carrots
Max's Way Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned Beef piled high on potato latkes, drizzled with mustard sauce
St Patick's Day
Rosh hashana and Yom Kippur Dinners
Potato Latkes
6 potato latkes with apple sauce and sour cream.
Chicken Matzo Ball Soup
1/4 of chicken soup with 3 matzo balls.
Chopped Chicken Liver Platter
hard-boiled egg, caramelized onions, olives and rye bread
Chopped Salad
Served with balsamic dressing.
Grandma's Roasted Chicken
Served with honey mustard sauce. 1/2 chicken, mashed potatoes and roasted carrots.
Braised Brisket of Beef
Served with honey-caraway gravy. tender brisket, mashed potatoes and carrots.
Home made Knishes
Classic ground beef with potato and spinach
Pin Chicken liver
grilled onion and hard boiled egg
Artichokes and Asparagus Natural
Whole Broiled Artichoke and Asparagus Natural with Bernaise sauce and lemon-garlic aioli
Calamari Mixto
Broiled artichoke with asparagus and calamari frito mixto with bernaise sauce and lemon-garlic aioli
Artichoke with Shrimp
Half-Artichoke Broiled and stuffed with Sauteed Shrimp on Asparagus salad with lemon-garlic aioli
Asparagus Pasta Cambozola
Fettuccini tosed with creamy cambozola sauce with sprinlke os roasted walnuts
Pan Crusted Chicke Breast
Broiled Asparagus and Artichokes hearts with toasted garlic,olives and fresh tomatoes, with spaghetti with lemon evoo
Pan Roasted Salmon
Broiled Asparagus and Artichokes with bernaise sauce and crispy fingerling potatoes