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Max's Opera Cafe
Diner and Bistro$$$$
Cathedral Hill, San Francisco
"Try the Greek salad or chicken pot pie!"(2 Tips)
"yummy to go salads and sandwiches"(7 Tips)
"Cocktails are full price between 2PM and 3PM on weekends"(4 Tips)
"Try the raspberry sorbet for dessert!"(6 Tips)
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Jag FirerwalkerAugust 5, 2018I love this place. Full of characters that I incredible. The service is good and the food too.
Stuart CrequeDecember 12, 2019The portions on the wedge salad and the dessert eclair were huge. The sandwiches were very tasty.- Natalie MSeptember 25, 2015Quick, easy, large and yummy to go salads and sandwiches on your lunch break if you work in civic center!
- They removed the Greek salad from the menu. Keep asking for it and maybe they'll bring it back!
Elvis MurksApril 22, 2014Be wary. Sometimes they leave the food on the pickup counter so long it gets cold. Like the brisket here...
Come here for brunch without the line, unless it's ballet season.- Come here for a weekend brunch, get a bloody mary and something with home fries.
Tressa CrozierApril 29, 2012Ultimate grilled cheese sandwich - it really is the ultimate and totally delicious!
Richard GurryJanuary 2, 2012Hottest coffee I've ever tasted in my life! Ouch! I love this place but make sure your waiter isn't a newbie:(
SF BRAVO! CLUBSeptember 4, 2011Who says dinner and an opera have to be stuffy? Try an all American burger and shake before the show!
Katie HoltJanuary 30, 2011best crapcakes ever. excellent customer service, duh! read the menu for more info.
- The Greek salad and pot pie are definitely favorites :)
- Try the Greek salad or chicken pot pie! Both have huge portions.
Nothing. This place has gone completely downhill from what it was. Chintzy portions, poor quality, poor service.
Quality has dropped off fast. Service has been poor on the last three visits. Management in this location is uninterested in the situation.
natalie l.January 29, 2012The lox and bagel platter is a ridiculously overpriced plate of lettuce with a "bagel". Don't bother.
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Max's Opera Cafe
601 Van Ness Ave (at Golden Gate Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
At: Opera Plaza
For over 25 years, Max's has served America's favorite foods with an upscale style at affordable prices. Boasting "everything you've always wanted to eat”, only at Max's will you find a corned beef Reuben, Chinese chicken salad, BBQ ribs and Max's sinful; award winning desserts all on one table.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
(415) 771-7300
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar
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