Opera Cafe of San Francisco

“Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Eat”®

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MAX’S SIGNATURE SANDWICHES choice of potato salad, french fries or cole slaw

OUR SIGNATURE HOT CORNED BEEF OR PASTRAMI ON RYE 15 on rye or onion roll

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH 13

lettuce and tomato on sourdough

add to your sandwich:

TURKEY, BACON AND SWISS butter lettuce, tomato on toasted sourdough 14

• swiss or muenster cheese add 150

BIG BLT

• russian dressing • cole slaw

thick cut bacon, butter lettuce and tomato

CHOPPED CHICKEN LIVER ON RYE with grilled onions and eggs 13

on toasted sourdough

13 (avocado add 2)

HALF SANDWICH AND CUP OF SOUP (above sandwiches only) same price as sandwich

PULLED BARBECUE PORK on an onion roll with pickled red onions, served with cole slaw 15 SALMON AND DILL HAVARTI chipotle aioli, dill pickle, white balsamic arugula and tomato on ciabatta 18 ROASTED VEGETABLE AND ARTICHOKE artichoke, roasted pepper, caramelized onion, roasted portabella mushroom, spinach and crispy fried onions with cheesy garlic spread on hot baked ciabatta

15

MAX’S FAMOUS REUBEN

choice of corned beef or pastrami, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and

1000 island dressing 15

on grilled rye

BURGERS

GRILLED SANDWICHES

our hamburgers are certified angus beef,

choice of potato salad, french fries or cole slaw

choice of potato salad, french fries or cole slaw

SOURDOUGH TUNA CAPER MELT avocado, tomato and dill havarti 13

cooked well-done unless specified otherwise,

HAMBURGER MAX

butter lettuce, tomato and red onion

13

PATTY MELT

american cheese, caramelized onions, and

1000 island on grilled rye 14 SALMON BURGER 15

LAMB BURGER WITH TZATZIKI dill havarti, arugula and balsamic on an onion roll 15 TURKEY BURGER butter lettuce, tomato and red onion 13 GARDEN BURGER butter lettuce, tomato and red onion 13 ADD TO YOUR BURGER: • caramelized onions (no charge) • vermont white chedddar 150 • bacon 2

• vermont white cheddar and bacon 3

ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE 12

dill havarti, muenster and tomato

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK

sliced steak, chicken or pastrami, pickled peppers, onions, mozzarella, jack and provolone cheeses all melted together

15

ROAST BEEF AND SWISS FRENCH DIP AU JUS 15 GRILLED BREAST OF CHICKEN SANDWICH lettuce, tomato and red onion 14 CALIFORNIA CHICKEN MELT

cheddar, avocado and caramelized onion on grilled sourdough

14

VEGETABLE STUFFED POTATO loaded with crisp vegetables, served with caesar salad 13

L U N C H S P E C IA L S MONDAY

THURSDAY

CHICKEN QUESADILLA AND CAESAR SALAD 14

HOT TURKEY SANDWICH ON SOURDOUGH mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy and cranberry sauce 15

TUESDAY

SWISS MUSHROOM BURGER

on hamburger bun with crispy onions, served with fries

FRIDAY

15

SHRIMP STUFFED BAKED POTATO with caesar salad 15

WEDNESDAY

CHICKEN MANGO SALAD

SEAFOOD SPECIAL A.Q.

cucumbers, avocado, cherry tomatoes, jicama, lemon vinaigrette

15

BIG B O LD S A LA DS CAESAR SALAD house made caesar dressing , fresh croutons, kalamata olives, shaved asiago and parmigiano-reggiano cheeses 13s1

GUY’S CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD peanut-fried chicken, peanuts, rice and chow mein noodles, hoisin dressing, scallions, cilantro and sesame seeds 16

BISTRO SALAD tomatoes, danish bleu cheese, bacon, walnuts,

CHICKEN TOSTADA black beans, tomatoes, red onion, cheddar, olives, tortilla crisps and ranch dressing, topped with guacamole, salsa and sour cream 15

scallions and red grapes with lemon vinaigrette

14

FRESH PEAR SALAD danish bleu cheese, cranberries, candied walnuts, scallions and raspberry vinaigrette 14

GRILLED CHICKEN COBB danish bleu cheese, avocado, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, egg and balsamic vinaigrette 16 SKIRT STEAK COBB 17

SWEET AND SOUR SPINACH SALAD bacon, mushrooms, candied almonds, mandarin oranges, avocado, and pear with sweet and sour poppy seed dressing 14

GRAPE AND WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD avocado, tomato, diced vegetables, scallions, chopped egg and balsamic vinaigrette 15

GREEK SALAD

tomato, cucumber, roasted pepper, red onion,

feta cheese, kalamata olives and lemon vinaigrette

(ask for anchovies) 15

TUSCAN KALE SALAD quinoa, feta cheese, cranberries, toasted walnuts and shallots, lemon-olive oil dressing 13

SHRIMP LOUIS avocado, tomato, hard-boiled egg, diced vegetables, scallions and 1000 island dressing 17

ROASTED BEET SALAD

red and gold beets, avocado, fresh corn,

candied walnuts, feta cheese and lemon vinaigrette

ALBACORE TUNA SALAD avocado, tomato, diced vegetables, scallions, chopped egg and balsamic vinaigrette 15

17

GRILLED SALMON SALAD capers, kalamata and green olives, tomato, red onion, basil and lemon vinaigrette 19

Add to your salad: • grilled chicken breast 6 • black sesame crusted tofu 4 • grilled shrimp 7 • grilled salmon 7

M A X’S OWN S OU P S MAX’S FAMOUS CHICKEN MATZO BALL SOUP 9 RUSSIAN CABBAGE SOUP 9 HOMEMADE SOUP OF THE DAY 9

SOUP ‘N’ SALAD any soup with caesar salad or chopped salad with iceberg wedge salad or bistro salad

15

13

BREAKFAST FOR LUNCH JOE’S SPECIAL

ROASTED VEGETABLE WRAP

ground beef or ground turkey ,

feta cheese, portabella mushroom, roasted peppers, caramelized

spinach , onions and mushrooms

onions, avocado, spinach and hummus, tzatziki on the side

scrambled together with eggs and hash browns , choice of toast

14

MAX’S DINER HASH corned beef and pastrami scrambled with potatoes and onions , topped with three baked eggs , choice of toast

WRAPS

served with arugula salad

14

15

BARBECUE PORK WRAP fork-tender barbecue pork, roasted peppers, cheddar cheese and shredded romaine, extra barbecue sauce on the side 15 CAESAR CHICKEN WRAP

grilled chicken breast, shredded romaine, kalamata olives,

CORNED BEEF OR PASTRAMI SCRAMBLE

parmesan cheese and croutons, extra caesar dressing

15

on the side

hash browns, choice of toast

ASIAN CHICKEN WRAP

VEGETARIAN OMELETTE

egg whites with avocado, onions, mushrooms

crispy peanut chicken, napa cabbage, chow mein noodles,

tomatoes, served with hash browns

garnished with cilantro and scallions

and red bell peppers, topped with grilled and choice of toast

14

rice noodles and peanuts tossed with hoisin dressing, in a spinach-flour tortilla

15

M AX’ S SIG N AT U R E EN TR É ES MOJITO SKIRT STEAK

with a mint, lime and meyers rum glaze, with sautéed

yukon gold potatoes, caramelized shallots and green beans

23

CHOPPED STEAK DINNER

one pound of chopped steak, served on a bed of sautéed napa cabbage, red onions and bacon, smothered in mushroom gravy

18

CHICKEN POT PIE

filled with chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions,

peas and mushrooms, baked over with flaky pie crust

17

GRILLED SALMON with mashed potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables

21

BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS with cole slaw and tartar sauce 17 PAN-SEARED RED SNAPPER WITH LEMON DIJON SAUCE fingerling potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables 20 JAMBALAYA FETTUCCINE pan-seared chicken, sausage and shrimp, in a cajun cream sauce with peas, peppers and onions 18 SEAFOOD LINGUINI in saffron sauce, with shaved asiago, arugula and red peppers 18 FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

button mushrooms and peas in creamy parmigiano-reggiano sauce

14

TRI-MUSHROOM FETTUCINE

portabella, shiitake and button mushrooms sautéed with fresh herbs, evoo and toasted garlic

15

BARBECUE CHICKEN half chicken with our own texas sauce served with sweet potato fries and cole slaw

16

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

broiled breast of chicken on steamed vegetables with tomato vinaigrette, kalamata olives, feta cheese, yukon gold potatoes and tzatziki sauce

GRANDMA’S HONEY-ROASTED CHICKEN

16

golden brown roasted half-chicken with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots

16

B ITES AND NO SH E S

BI T ES A N D N OSHE S

STEAK AND SHRIMP MOJITO BITES

STEAK AND SHRIMP MOJITO BITES

mint, lime and meyers rum glaze

14

mint, lime and meyers rum glaze

STUFFED GIANT MUSHROOMS with cheesy garlic and pesto, marinara sauce 10

14

STUFFED GIANT MUSHROOMS with cheesy garlic and pesto, marinara sauce 10

CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI

CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI

chili remoulade and cocktail sauce,

chili remoulade and cocktail sauce,

thin sliced lemon and jalapeňos

thin sliced lemon and jalapeňos

14

14

GIANT NACHOS

GIANT NACHOS

a plateful of crispy chips loaded with

a plateful of crispy chips loaded with

black beans and mexican schtick

11

black beans and mexican schtick

BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

12

celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing

BLACK ANGUS BABY BURGERS cheddar and pickles 10 BARBECUE PORK SLIDERS

LAMB SLIDERS pickled red onions, arugula and balsamic 11 SHRIMP COCKTAIL

12

chili remoulade and cocktail sauce

BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

BARBECUE PORK SLIDERS

LAMB SLIDERS pickled red onions, arugula and balsamic 11 SHRIMP COCKTAIL

12

chili remoulade and cocktail sauce

MAX’S FAMOUS CRAB CAKES mustard caper aioli, red cabbage and jicama slaw 17

POTATO LATKES

POTATO LATKES

9

apple sauce and sour cream

9

SPICY SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE

SPICY SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE

onions and bell peppers in a

onions and bell peppers in a

spicy garlic sauce

14

spicy garlic sauce

CHOPPED CHICKEN LIVER

fresh grilled onions, eggs and rye bread

11

GREEK MEZES

10

pulled bbq pork and pickled red onions

MAX’S FAMOUS CRAB CAKES mustard caper aioli, red cabbage and jicama slaw 17 apple sauce and sour cream

12

celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing

BLACK ANGUS BABY BURGERS cheddar and pickles 10 10

pulled bbq pork and pickled red onions

11

14

CHOPPED CHICKEN LIVER

fresh grilled onions, eggs and rye bread

11

GREEK MEZES

basil and roasted pepper hummus, tzatziki,

basil and roasted pepper hummus, tzatziki,

lamb meatballs and grilled pita bread

lamb meatballs and grilled pita bread

13

HUMMUS

with broccoli , red bell pepper , carrots cucumber and grilled pita bread

8

13

HUMMUS

with broccoli , red bell pepper , carrots cucumber and grilled pita bread

8

A 3.9% San Francisco benefits offset fee will be added to your bill.

A 3.9% San Francisco benefits offset fee will be added to your bill.

ALLERGY STATEMENT: Max’s Restaurants uses peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, soy, wheat, fish and crustacean shellfish in the making of many of our food items.

ALLERGY STATEMENT: Max’s Restaurants uses peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, soy, wheat, fish and crustacean shellfish in the making of many of our food items.

Note:

gluten free items

while these items are gluten-free, our kitchen is not exclusively gluten-free.

Note:

gluten free items

while these items are gluten-free, our kitchen is not exclusively gluten-free.

PRIME RIB DINNER

PRIME RIB DINNER

Served with creamed spinach or fresh broccoli baked idaho potato with all the fixins 27 and max’s famous cookies

Served with creamed spinach or fresh broccoli baked idaho potato with all the fixins 27 and max’s famous cookies

B R EA K FA S T

B R EA K FA S T

Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights

All bottled wine is 25% off with Prime Rib Dinner purchase

Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights

All bottled wine is 25% off with Prime Rib Dinner purchase

Monday - Friday 8 am-11 am

Monday - Friday 8 am-11 am

BREAKFAST SPECIALS

BREAKFAST SPECIALS

#1 Two of Everything A hearty breakfast of two pancakes, two sausage links, two slices of bacon and two eggs any style 7

#1 Two of Everything A hearty breakfast of two pancakes, two sausage links, two slices of bacon and two eggs any style 7

#2 Egg Special Half-order of French toast, two eggs any style, two slices of bacon or two sausage links 7

#2 Egg Special Half-order of French toast, two eggs any style, two slices of bacon or two sausage links 7

#3 Steak and Eggs 6 oz ribeye steak, two eggs any style and country potatoes 14

#3 Steak and Eggs 6 oz ribeye steak, two eggs any style and country potatoes 14

#4 Egg and Cheese Sandwich

on grilled sourdough, wheat or rye with ham, bacon or sausage

8

6

#4 Egg and Cheese Sandwich

on grilled sourdough, wheat or rye with ham, bacon or sausage

8

6

eGGS bENEDICT, oMELETTES, PANCAKES, FRENCH TOAST AND MORE!

eGGS bENEDICT, oMELETTES, PANCAKES, FRENCH TOAST AND MORE!

Happy H our menu in the bar only M onday - Friday, 3 pm - 6 pm and 8:30 pm - Close Sunday 7 pm - Close

Happy H our menu in the bar only M onday - Friday, 3 pm - 6 pm and 8:30 pm - Close Sunday 7 pm - Close

WEEKEND BRUNCH

WEEKEND BRUNCH

10 am - 2 pm Half Price Bloody Marys and Mimosas

10 am - 2 pm Half Price Bloody Marys and Mimosas