Max's Opera Cafe
2.8125/5 (14 reviews)
601 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 771-7300
Category: American
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14 Reviews
REVIEW #1
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sharon D.
Avg. Entree: $10-15
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August 17, 2006
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One of the few places you can get a great pastrami or reuben sandwiches.
The portions are HUGE so if you are a light eater, split a sandwich or
expect to take half home. Very busy when the theater or ballet season is on, both before and after
the performances. Also busy on the weekend. The neighborhood does get a touch sketchy at night but as a result, parking
can usually be found by circling the block perhaps once or twice. I really like it - efficient service, consistent food, fair prices
for large portion. Oh yes, the matzo ball soup is great for light eaters.
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REVIEW #2
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Nancy S.
Avg. Entree: $10-15
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May 4, 2005
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Every time we cannot decide where to go, because everyone wants
something different to eat, we end up at Max's Opera Cafe.
The food is consistently good and we have yet to be disappointed.
This last visit had us ordering the low carb ruben, which is enough
for two people to share. The hamburgers are cooked to order, rare
even, and are huge. You need to remember to ask for the coleslaw
and kosher dills, and with the french fries it's a great meal.
In my opinion, the desserts are the best thing on the menu here.
My favorite is the Niagara Falls cake, but I have tried just about
everything and the portions are substantial and the quality
is excellent. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone coming
to the city as you can get whatever you want to eat, it will be good
and the prices are very reasonable.
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REVIEW #6
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anna C.
Avg. Entree: $5-10
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June 7, 2000
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If parking is easier, I would be at Max's more often. I am into Opera
and Musical and love those singing waiters and waitresses. I
can't think of anything better to go with a good meal than free,
live entertainment.
I have really learned my lesson when it comes to ordering food
at Max's. It is almost impossible to have a starter, and entree,
and dessert all by yourself. Their portions are huge. Their onion
ring is donut size. When I saw that on the menu, I thought to myself,
nah, it can't be. But I was wrong, very wrong. They are really the
size of a donut. I have also ordered the potato skins before, and
I could not finish the order even if I have that as my dinner. The
good thing is, they do serve half orders on certain items. I can't
really say much about the entrees because I always end up having
to take it home after I've had the starter. When it comes to dessert,
well, I'm sad to said that I haven't had a chance to try them. After
the huge starters and barely taking a bite of my entree, dessert
is out of the question. I have heard very good things about them
though. And they are famous for their huge 5 layer cakes. I really
like Max's menu because it offers a wide range of food, from chicken
matzo ball soup to Philly cheese steak sandwich.
I recommend this place to anyone who is going to go with at least
one other person. That way, at least you can share the food. I'm
not too fond of Max's for lunch, but recommend it for dinner and
for drinks. I have been there without reservation and was able
to get seated within 20 minutes or so. But I do recommend reservations
for groups and during busy time (weekends and nights).
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REVIEW #11
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William C.
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June 1, 1999
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I like some of the Max's locations, but this one is a total loser. The layout and traffic pattern seems confusing even to the servers, who too often have said "oops, wrong table. sorry."
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REVIEW #13
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Rating: Unknown
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June 24, 1997
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