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Max's Diner

(510) 451-6297
  • 500 12th St, Oakland, CA 94607
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  • American ,  Sandwiches
  • $$$$$
(510) 451-6297
  • Menu
  • Beverages
    • Dr. Brown's Soda $3.5

    • Soda $3.5

    • Spritzer $3.5

    • Max's Fresh Lemonade $3.5

    • Fresh Iced Tea $3.5

  • Starters
    • Pound of French Fries $8

    • Chili Cheese Fries $9

    • Truffle Fries $10

      With Parmesan and parsley.

    • BBQ Housemade Chips $8

      Drizzled with blue cheese dressing.

    • Guacamole and Salsa $10

      With chips.

    • Tater Tots $8

    • Deep Fried Pickles $8

      With chipotle aioli.

    • Brussels Sprouts $10

      With bacon, Parmesan cheese and a side of chipotle.

    • Chicken Tenders $11

      With ranch or chipotle aioli.

    • Giant Nachos $12

      Crispy chips loaded with black beans, cheese, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and jalapeno.

    • Onion Rings $10

    • Mozzarella Sticks $9

    • Fried Zucchini Sticks $9

    • Cheddar Potato Skins $10

      Bacon, sour cream and scallions.

    • Chicken Wings $14

      With celery sticks and choice of ranch or blue cheese.

    • Max's Taqueria $13

      3 street style tacos with fresh cilantro, onions, salsa with a side of jalapeno, radish and lime.

    • Garlic Cheesy Bread $9

    • Cheese Quesadilla $9

      With guacamole, sour cream and salsa.

    • BBQ Pork Quesadilla $10

      With guacamole, sour cream and salsa.

    • Chicken Quesadilla $10

      With guacamole, sour cream and salsa.

    • Mini Sliders $14

      Mini burger, bun, American cheese, lettuce and pickled onions.

    • BBQ Pork Sliders $13

      Pulled BBQ pork, lettuce and pickled onions.

    • Crispy Fried Calamari $13

      Chili remoulade and cocktail sauce with jalapenos.

    • Flatbread $7

      Vegetarian. Mozzarella and marinara.

    • Meatball Marinara $9

      Meatballs, marinara sauce, mozzarella and toasted bread points.

    • Party Plate $12

      Your choice of 3 appetizers.

    • Popcorn Shrimp $13

      Chili remoulade and cocktail sauce.

    • Personal Pizza $7

      Mozzarella and marinara.

  • Max's Own Soups
    Max's Own Soups
    • Homemade Soup of the Day $8

    • Bowl of Beefy Chili $8

    • French Onion Soup $8

    • Max's Chicken Matzo Ball Soup $8

    • Vegetarian Soup $8

  • Big Bold Salads
    • California Salad $14

      Quinoa, cherry tomatoes, white corn, spinach and lemon vinaigrette.

    • Spinach Salad $14

      Bacon, mushrooms, avocado, pear, walnuts and lemon vinaigrette.

    • Max's Chopped Salad $14

      Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, red bell pepper, cucumber and tomato on mixed greens.

    • Pear Salad $16

      Blue cheese, cranberries, candied walnuts, scallions and raspberry vinaigrette.

    • Caesar Salad $14

      Housemade Caesar dressing with fresh croutons, olives, Asiago and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses.

    • Kale and Quinoa Salad $15

      With feta, candied walnuts and cranberries with lemon-olive oil dressing.

    • Guy's Chinese Chicken Salad $17

      Peanut-fried chicken, peanuts, crispy rice noodles, hoisin dressing, scallions, cilantro and sesame seeds.

    • Albacore Tuna Salad $17

      Avocado, tomato, chopped egg diced vegetables, scallions and balsamic.

    • Crunchy Chicken Kale Salad $17

      Grilled chicken, crispy rice noodles, walnuts and lemon vinaigrette.

    • Shrimp Louis Salad $18

      Avocado, tomato, egg, diced vegetables, scallions and 1000 island dressing.

    • Cobb Salad $16

      Egg, avocado, mushrooms, tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese and balsamic.

    • Seasonal Salad $14

      Vegetarian and gluten free. Mixed greens and vegetables with lemon vinaigrette.

    • Buffalo Chicken Salad $16

      Romaine lettuce, fried buffalo chicken, red onion, carrots, celery, blue cheese crumbles, ranch dressing and croutons.

  • Max's Taqueria
    • Pork Tacos $12

      3 tacos. With cabbage, onions, jalapenos, daikon sprouts and chili lime sauce.

    • Chicken Tacos $12

      3 tacos. With cabbage, onions, jalapenos, daikon sprouts and chili lime sauce.

    • Fish Tacos $12

      3 tacos. With cabbage, onions, jalapenos, daikon sprouts and chili lime sauce.

  • Stuffed Potatoes
    Stuffed Potatoes
    • Bacon and Cheddar Stuffed Potato $15

      Scallions and sour cream. With Caesar or chopped salad.

    • Chicken and Cheddar Stuffed Potato $15

      Scallions and sour cream. With Caesar or chopped salad.

    • Barbecue Pork Stuffed Potato $16

      Red onions, corn, red pepper and cheddar cheese. With Caesar or chopped salad.

    • Vegetarian Stuffed Potato $15

      Crisp vegetables. With Caesar or chopped salad.

  • Wraps
    Wraps
    • Roasted Vegetable Wrap $14

      Vegetarian. Feta cheese, portobello mushroom, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, avocado, spinach and tzatziki sauce on the side. Served with choice of side.

    • Caesar Chicken Wrap $14

      Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, Kalamata olives, Parmesan cheese and croutons with extra Caesar dressing on the side. Served with choice of side.

    • Asian Chicken Wrap $15

      Peanut fried chicken, napa cabbage, crispy wonton strips, rice noodles and peanuts tossed with hoisin dressing. Garnished with cilantro and scallion in a tortilla. Served with choice of side.

    • BBQ Pork Wrap $16

      Fork tender barbecue pork, roasted peppers, cheddar cheese, lettuce and extra barbecue sauce on the side. Served with choice of side.

  • Classic Deli Sandwiches
    • Turkey, Bacon and Cheese Sandwich $14

      Lettuce and tomato on toasted sourdough. Served with choice of side.

    • Roast Beef Sandwich $13

      Dijon horseradish, lettuce and tomato on onion roll. Served with choice of side.

    • Portabello Mushroom Sandwich $13

      Havarti, roasted red pepper and balsamic on ciabatta. Served with choice of side.

    • Uber Californian Sandwich $14

      Turkey, havarti cheese, guacamole spread and Sriracha aioli.

    • Pulled BBQ Pork Sandwich $14

      Pickled onions and coleslaw on an onion roll. Served with choice of side.

    • Tuna Salad Sandwich $14

      Max's herb sauce and tomato on ciabatta. Served with choice of side.

    • Big BLT Sandwich $13

      Classic on toasted sourdough. Served with choice of side.

    • Corned Beef Sandwich $14

      Nitrate free, on rye. Served with choice of side.

    • Pastrami Sandwich $14

      Nitrate free, on rye. Served with choice of side.

  • Deli Sandwich Combo
    • 1/2 Deli Sandwich Combo with Soup $12

      1/2 of any deli sandwich served with Max's own soup.

    • 1/2 Deli Sandwich Combo with Salad $12

      1/2 of any deli sandwich served with chopped or Caesar salad.

  • Hot Off the Grill
    • Chicken Fried Sandwich $15

      Lettuce, tomato, red onion on a hoagie roll. Served with choice of side.

    • French Dip $14

      Fresh roast beef with au jus on a hoagie. Served with choice of side.

    • Max's Famous Reuben $16

      Nitrate-free, choice of corned beef, pastrami or turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing on grilled rye. Served with choice of side.

    • Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich $16

      Red onion, lettuce, tomato and blue cheese dressing. Served with choice of side.

    • California Chicken Melt $15

      Cheddar, avocado and caramelized onion on grilled sourdough. Served with choice of side.

    • Philly Cheese Steak $15

      Peppers, onions and mozzarella, Jack and provolone melted together. Served with choice of side.

    • Sourdough Tuna Melt $15

      Avocado, tomato and havarti. Served with choice of side.

    • Mojito Steak Sandwich $17

      Marinated in mint, lemon and meyer rum glaze on ciabatta. Served with your choice of side.

    • Ultimate Grilled Cheese $13

      Havarti, cheddar and American cheeses with sliced tomato. Served with choice of side.

  • Burgers
    Hand-smashed Burger
    • Hamburger Max $13

      Lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with choice of side.

    • Mexican Cemita Burger $14

      1/2 lb. Spicy. Jalapenos, guacamole and red onion. Served with your choice of side.

    • California Burger $15

      1/2 lb. Bacon, avocado and red onion. Served with your choice of side.

    • Turkey Burger $13

      Lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with choice of side.

    • Patty Melt $16

      Lettuce, tomato, burger patty, American cheese, caramelized onions and 1000 island dressing grilled on rye. Served with choice of side.

  • Fit Menu
    • Fit Meal $14

      Healthy choices from Max's menu.

  • Entrees
    Entrees
    • Pan-Seared Salmon $20

      Dijon vinaigrette, quinoa pilaf, mushrooms, onions, white corn, red pepper and spinach.

    • Chicken Fried Chicken $15

      Boneless chicken breast halves. Served with mashed potatoes and gravy.

    • Spaghetti and Meatballs $17

      Meatballs, marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese over spaghetti.

    • Jambalaya Pasta $16

      Pan-seared chicken, sausage and shrimp in a cajun cream sauce with peas, peppers and onions.

    • Beer-Battered Fish and Chips $16

      Coleslaw, chipotle remoulade and tartar sauce.

    • Fettuccine Alfredo $15

      Vegetarian. Creamy sauce, mushroom, bell pepper, garlic and Parmesan cheese.

  • Sides
    • Steamed Veggies $5

    • Fruit $5

    • Cole Slaw $5

    • Potato Salad $5

  • Lunch Specials
    • Meatless Monday - Spaghetti and Meatballs $16

      Meatballs, marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese over spaghetti.

    • Taco Tuesday - 3 Tacos with Guac and Chips $14

      Your choice of fish, chicken or pulled pork with fresh cabbage, onions, jalapeno, daikon sprouts and chili lime sauce.

    • Stuffed Wednesday - Chicken Pot Pie $16

      Filled with chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, peas and mushrooms and baked over with flaky pie crust.

    • Southern Thursday - Chicken Fried Sandwich $14

      Lettuce, tomato and onion on ciabatta.

    • Chippy Friday - Beer-Battered Fish and Chips $15

      Coleslaw, chipotle remoulade and tartar sauce.

  • Sweets
    • New York Cheesecake $10

      Creamy, smooth and rich real cream cheese filling in a think graham cracker crust.

    • Niagara Falls Cake $10

      Layers of chocolate cake and buttercream icing covered in chocolate ganache with waves of buttercream.

    • Double High Carrot Cake $10

      Fluffy spiced cake filled with raisins, pineapple, pecans and coconut, layered and topped with creamy cream cheese icing.

    • All-American Apple Pie $10

      Mounds of apples baked in flaky crust. Served warm.

    • Key Lime Pie $10

      Crust filled with sweet key lime custard.

    • 3 Cookies $5

      Oatmeal, chocolate chip or peanut butter.

    • Max's Round Cake $8

      Rich chocolate cake, Max's famous NY cheesecake and creamy chocolate mousse layered together and covered in chocolate ganache.

    • Ultimate Chocolate Cake $9

      Layers of chocolate cake, bittersweet chocolate and fudge covered in chocolate ganache.

    • Cookie $2

      Oatmeal, chocolate chip or peanut butter.

    • Mountain of Macaroon $5

      Chewy coconut baked to a crunchy golden brown.

    • Coconut Crumble $9

      Vanilla ice cream, creamy marshmallow sauce and bittersweet hot fudge with Max's macaroon crumbled all over.

    • Dreamy Eclair $9

      Colossal eclair filled with creamy vanilla and chocolate Bavarian cream.

    • Classic Hot Fudge Sundae $8

      Vanilla ice cream with bittersweet hot fudge and marshmallow sauce.

    • Chocolate Fudge Brownie $9

      Fudge brownie with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream, creamy marshmallow sauce and bittersweet hot fudge.

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