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Max's Restaurant

1001 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063-1692
(650) 365-6297
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Ranked #55 of 134 restaurants in Redwood City
Price range: RM94 - RM94
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Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: James St.
Transit: Located in the Sequoia Station Plaza next to the Redwood City Caltrain station.
Description: 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 one table. And for those with a sweet tooth, Max's sinful, award winning desserts will keep you coming back for more. Whether you listen to the singing servers at the Max's Opera Cafes, the Golden Oldies at Max's Diners, or the days events from family and friends at Max's Cafes, one thing is for sure, you won't walk away hungry.
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Scottsdale, Arizona
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31 reviews 31 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

The lunch menu was quite long--and breakfast is served until 1:30PM. Two of us had breakfast--double everything (pancake, bacon, sausage...); cheese omelet on croissant, both good. The hamburger was a bit dry, and the roll was passable. The Rueben was good. The service was great and the atmosphere very good, but overall, not as it was 5 years ago.

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San Jose, California
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I have reviewed other Max's and this one is not that much different. The menu is very large, the prices are moderate and the staff seems determined to offer good service. Parking is never an issue. It is on the edge of a small shopping center and there are always places. Most of the Max's have sort of a diner/deli... More

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Vancouver, Washington, United States
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3 restaurant reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

I used to live in Redwood City from 93 to 99. I ate at Max's quite often and really liked it. I was anxious to go back. To be honest it was pretty average. I only rated it a poor because it used to be so good. The food and the service have both dropped considerably in quality.

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34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012 via mobile

Look elsewhere in Redwood city . I was with a large dinner party last night and prior to be seated we went to the bar . The bar tender appeared not to know how much the drinks were and appeared not to know how to pour . The spilled drinks on the bar because he over filled them and did... More

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Aalborg, Denmark
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26 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2012 via mobile

Very friendly staff, the drinks came fast, and the waiter gave me the time I needed to choose from the huge selection on the menu. The food came fast and was impressive in size, had to eat it all. Will defintly go back there to eay

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

I discovered this restaurant back in about July 2011 when in town for work & am wanting to get back there more often! Has a lot of options on their menu for each meal or snacks & will even customize some for those of us on special diets. The staff and servers are friendly and are top-on when it comes... More

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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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39 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

This is as close as it gets on the Peninsula to a NY-style deli full-service restaurant. Great menu, nice large tables, and efficient service. Great for a business lunch.

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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53 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Boy do we love going to Max's. Lots of options from a large menu, and we never are disappointed. Typically the pastry/desert counter taunts us as we eat, but we manage to resists. If you do want desert, try the epic Macaroon, as big as your head. I enjoy both their sandwich/lunch type menu, and their dinner orientated items. The... More

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Redwood City, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

So many things to eat! and now a Gluten-free menu to boot

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Redwood City, California
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86 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

It is always a pleasure to eat at Max's. Easy parking and great food. The deserts near the entrance make sure that you are hungry by the time you are seated. The food was excellent and our server was very attentive. A good place to have a business discussion.

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