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Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
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, ribeye steak, BBQ ribs and portabello mushroom pasta all on the one table. And for those with a sweet tooth, Max's sinful, awarding desserts will keep you coming back for more.
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78 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 78 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(33)
3 stars
(17)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(34)
- great for lunch(31)
- kid-friendly(30)
- neighborhood gem(26)
- special occasion(21)
- fit for foodies(18)
Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame Reviews List
Review 1 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sandwich and a Song
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Max's always delivers a pleasant, tasty meal in a delightful atmosphere with live music."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is always good but service of food was slow due to the busy holiday."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Chips on my wife's plate were too salty. My turkey sandwich was passable, but I have had much better. Waiter gave us very good service."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Really a great treat! We were in town for an event and were pleasantly surprised at how nice Max's was. There was a full bar and the food was amazing!! Friendly service and there was even live entertainment, but it wasnt overwhelming it was still easy to hold a conversation!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 5 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Although we had reservations,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although we had reservations, and the restaurant was not overly busy we were seated right in front of the kitchen. Not the best view. Our server started off friendly enough but after our meals were served he did not return to our table until he cleared the dishes away. During our meal our server repeatedly went to all of his other tables refilling glasses, and asking if there was anything else anyone wanted. Our water glasses sat empty for the last 20 minutes of our dining experience and the server never approached our table to offer more water, or anything else. The lettuce in our salads was well paste its prime and the soup tasted like someone opened a can of soup, heated it up and served it. Not very tasty"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
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Review 6 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Max's of Burlingame is always
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Max's of Burlingame is always delicious and fun with the live singing pianist!"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Last time I visited Max's
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Last time I visited Max's was over a decade ago. I was disappointed in the food this time around - it used to be very good, but both my dining companion and I were not impressed. Shame."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
good turkey burgers, miss
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"good turkey burgers, miss the roast beef sandwitch (long time ago) Great sourdough rolls"
Dined on 04/08/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 9 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
What Happened to Max's?
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What happened? Did all the good service go to the Vault? The chinese chicken salad was soggy and saturated in dressing and tasted old. Disappointed. The Margarita was good but feel its over-priced. Sorry."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
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Review 10 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I've been going to Max's for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I've been going to Max's for years. Can always get a good meal with no waiting. The restaurant is clean and service/staff is great. Will be going again soon."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2009
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Review 11 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Can't beat the food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Food has always been AMAZING!!!!!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We always enjoy the consistently
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We always enjoy the consistently good food at Max's and especially appreciate the live music with the singing pianist!"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Had the mushroom fettuccine
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had the mushroom fettuccine which was good. I did not realize that there would be nearly a half cup of whole roasted garlic in it. I picked them out and the taste was not strong fortunately. It was easy to get them out, I am not able to eat that much garlic. My husband had the Jumbo scampi with whole roasted garlic butter (he has no problem digesting garlic) and loved it."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2006
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Review 14 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointing
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Been coming here for years. New menu with many things cut out. We were a party of 6 and most of us were disappointed. Not terrible, but just not like it used to be. Our waiter though, was wonderful. It was Friday night and very busy. He acted like he had all the time in the world for us. When I returned my salmon because it was overcooked, he gracefully took it away. The salmon that came back was cooked perfectly and tasted very fresh."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
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Review 15 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Max's is always good. Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Max's is always good. Excellent food, great desserts, too. Save room!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
92nd Birthday Celebration
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was a wonderful spot to celebrate my Dad's 92nd birthday!!! He already had it planned the week before of what he was going to have from appetizers, dinner, his"chichetto" (a shot of whiskey) to dessert....the chocolate eclair. You did not disappoint! According to Dad it was as good as they made in "the olden days."
Everyone at Max's made it a very special night for my 92 year old dad! Thank you! The piano entertainment even played Happy Birthday to my Dad! Oh, such excitment! Thank you, Thank you!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lunch at Max's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Stopped into Max's today for lunch with a party of five. I found the restaurant on Yelp, and then found it on Open Table. They seated my party right away and took our drink orders. Once our drinks were served the orders were taken right away and the food followed within 15 minutes. A good mix of lunches were ordered and everyone was happy with the food and service. I had a bistro salad and lentil soup. Both were very good portions and tasted great. Glad we stopped in."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2006
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We love Max's and eat there
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love Max's and eat there often. It was very good food, great service and a fun way to celebrate a birthday."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2008
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 19 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rude host
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As an Open Table member, I took the opportunity when I made my dinner reservation to ask for a table in the main dining room as far away from the piano and singer as possible. When we arrived there was a table open exactly where I would have liked to sit, and I requested that table. The host told me that table was reserved. I responded that it was probably held for me and if not, since there were many other open tables... could we have it? After much trouble. he said, "Fine! You can have it!" and led us to the table. Both my husband and I thanked him and he very rudely turned away and stomped off."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good. The music at
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good. The music at the piano was way too loud and frankly, not very good. So I would rather they do not have a singer there."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
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Review 21 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was fantastic especially
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was fantastic especially the deserts!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 22 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A little bit crazy for Valentine's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A little bit crazy for Valentine's Day, but I guess that is true for any restaraunt that day."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 23 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great for groups
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the good mid-peninsula places for a moderate group to get together over a meal. Service was super, food good, and the alcove space perfect!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2000
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Never Lets You Down
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"You can always count on Max's for good food!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 25 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We always enjoy Max's and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We always enjoy Max's and especially like the live music."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
the place to enjoy your food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Every time I have eaten at this place, the staff never fails to be friendly, attentive and accommodating. The food is visually tantalizing, temperature hot, meats are moist, tender and flavorful.The ambiance of the restaurant is lively with corner spots for those in groups or for more private conversations. It suits everyone's tastes from sandwiches to pasta to steaks. Great menu choices and delightful desserts."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 27 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
You can count on a nice meal here!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I always enjoy my meal at Max's. Tonight it was a little noisy, with music (very good) in the bar, and it was a littlehard to talk. Our dinner was great (loved the crab cakes and salads), and our service was fantastic. We called to say we were late for our reservation and they were soooo nice about it, and held our booth. I appreciate that. I'll be back."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, hot spot
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Review 28 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Max's is a great place to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Max's is a great place to go when you crave a tasty salad or a hearty meal. The live piano music is an extra treat!"
Dined on 01/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
we had a family gathering
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"we had a family gathering of 10 people, the youngest aged 3 and the oldest age 88.
we had great service.
i usually come with one other or with 3 others.
food is consistent and the variety makes it suitable for any age group.
it's a nice comfortable classy neighborhood restaurant with bar and music."
we had great service.
i usually come with one other or with 3 others.
food is consistent and the variety makes it suitable for any age group.
it's a nice comfortable classy neighborhood restaurant with bar and music."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2013
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Review 30 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love Max's!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have always loved Max's. The food is always wonderful and the staff friendly. I always recommend this place to everyone I meet. Make sure you try the corned beef and pastrami sandwiches. For breakfast, have the corned beef hash - it's amazing!!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 31 for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Cabbage soup is the best
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Cabbage soup is the best I have ever had. And the Ruben and Pastrami sandwiches are excellent. Try the Vermont white cheddar Mac and cheese YUM!"
Dined on 01/17/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Max's Restaurant & Bar of Burlingame
Based on the average of (47) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
5 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic