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Part of a New York-style deli chain with mile-high sandwiches, old-school feel & upbeat atmosphere.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday (Labor Day) | Closed Holiday hours |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 601 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 771-7300
Menu
Order and Reservations
Reservations: maxsoperasf.com
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We are now accepting reservations for indoor dining. Make a reservation online or call us directly and let our staff find the perfect day and time to visit.
Reviews
Liz S.
I love Max’s. I’ve been going for years. Went last night and had a great dinner with the lovely piano man playing the piano. Not something you see a lot of in San Francisco. They currently have a great Passover menu and a special menu highlighting artichoke and asparagus season. The must haves from their menu are their famous Reuben sandwich, which is massive, and if you’re a tuna melt fan, theirs is one of the best I’ve ever had. My partner had the red wine braised brisket from the Passover menu and it was fantastic. You can also get a bottle of sparkling wine for a pretty affordable price compared to other restaurants.
… moreLauren Whitley
What an amazing discovery! We had dinner here before going to a show (we’re from out of town). My ruben sandwich was a true experience. It had LOTS of pastrami AND corned beef on fresh grilled rye. My wife’s french dip was also substantial and tasty. There was no room for dessert, so we came back a second day just for that. I recommend bringing friends to share the yumminess. (Tiramisu and Brownie Mud pie)
… morePablo Morales
Great food, nice atmosphere.
… moreFaithy Leong
Loved the crab cakes here! They are thick and flavorful. Comes with cabbage and jicama which is refreshing to have after a bite. Also loved the roasted beets salad, it has corn, feta, avocado and candied walnuts. I got it with skirt steak. Wish I had asked for dressing on the side but next time! Overall great food and stay for dessert.
… moreErika Knutson
Excellent Service, nice environment, live music (piano)
… moreBrooke Rempfer
The waiter laughed in my face and sat down raisin bread with my pasta. I’ve never been treated like that at a restaurant. I gave the lovely piano player a twenty dollar tip and haven’t been back since.
… moreJ
Was recommended to go to Max’s Opera Cafe for dinner before seeing a production at the Orpheum Theatre. We budgeted a little over two hours to eat dinner and get to the theater. The server wasn’t talkative but kind. We placed our order fairly quickly… and then got nothing for an hour. The food finally came out a little over an hour and 20 minutes after sitting down. The mashed potatoes were cold, the chicken was rubbery, the sauce was just salty, the sandwiches were mostly bread, and one of the plates was not complete (we are guessing this might be why it took so long). We heard so many good reviews that we would like to revisit again to give them another chance, and will update this when we do visit.
… moreWilliam “Bill” Owen
Huge menu. Great service. Ordered salmon on a bed of greens with an oil and self-squeezed lemon dressing. Delicious.
… moreMarz Martinez
The food was delicious! I ordered a Lamb burger with tzaktiki sauce on the side with potato salad. I over heard that some days they have live piano music . Definitely want to come back to see & hear that. Great service on a busy day too.
… moreAlex Padron
We made Father’s day reservations here, for a late lunch/early dinner after catching a show at the Orpheum , in the hope invoking some nostalgia in my father in law from when his son worked here in the 90’s/2000’s.
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