Max's Opera Cafe

ketchup and ranch dressing

with marinara sauce

fresh ahi tossed with cucumber and avocado, with wonton chips and wasabi dressing

mint, lime and meyers rum glaze

with cheesy garlic and pesto, marinara sauce

chili remoulade and cocktail sauce, thin sliced lemon and jalapeňos

a plateful of crispy chips loaded with black beans and mexican schtick

celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing

cheddar and pickles

pulled bbq pork and pickled red onions

pickled red onions, arugula and balsamic

mustard caper aioli, red cabbage and jicama slaw

apple sauce and sour cream

basil and roasted pepper hummus, tzatziki, lamb meatballs and grilled pita bread

with broccoli, red bell pepper, carrots cucumber and grilled pita bread

ask for anchovies

cherry tomatoes, danish bleu cheese, crisp bacon, scallions, walnuts, red grapes and lemon vinaigrette

bleu cheese, tomato and red onion on bed of fresh spinach

balsamic vinaigrette

mashed potatoes and oven-roasted carrots

on linguine, served with cheesy garlic bread

pan-sautéed in panko crumbs with lemon, capers, oven-roasted tomatoes, on linguini with sauteed spinach

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

broiled breast of chicken on steamed vegetables with tomato vinaigrette, kalamata olives, feta cheese, yukon gold potatoes and tzatziki

broiled breast of chicken on mashed potatoes with peas, wild mushrooms and sweet marsala sauce

mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, mushroom gravy

lightly smoked, sliced brisket with max's own bbq sauce, served with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots

toasted garlic, capers, sweet basil, roma tomato sauce, topped with cheesy stuffed mushrooms

portobello, shiitake and button mushrooms sautéed with fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil and toasted garlic

button mushrooms and peas in parmigiano-reggiano sauce

toasted garlic, capers, sweet basil and roma tomato sauce

in saffron sauce with shaved asiago, arugula and red peppers

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

yellow squash, zucchini, portobello mushrooms, red onion, red pepper, slow-roasted tomatoes and green peas in roma tomato sauce

citrus rice, green beans and broccoli

lightly battered, on corn tortillas, served with citrus rice and chipotle slaw

with coleslaw and tartar sauce

on warm cabbage salad with crispy bacon, onions, shiitake mushrooms and mustard caper aioli sauce

crispy onions, creamed spinach or brussels sprouts and a loaded baked potato

crispy onions, creamed spinach or brussels sprouts and a loaded baked potato

with a mint, lime and meyers rum glaze, with garlic yukon gold potatoes

butter lettuce, tomato and red onion

american cheese, caramelized onions, and 1000 island on grilled rye

butter lettuce, tomato and red onion

dill havarti, arugula and balsamic on an onion roll

choice of corned beef or pastrami, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing on grilled rye

butter lettuce, tomato on toasted sourdough

chipotle aioli, dill pickle, tomato and white balsamic arugula on focaccia

choice of steak, chicken or pastrami with pickled peppers, onions, mozzarella, jack and provolone cheeses all melted together

with french fries

on hot baked ciabatta with cheesy garlic spread, artichokes, roasted pepper, caramelized onion, roasted portobello mushroom, spinach and crispy fried onions

lettuce, tomato and red onion

cheddar, avocado and caramelized onion on grilled sourdough

tomatoes, danish bleu cheese, bacon, walnuts, scallions and red grapes with lemon vinaigrette

danish bleu cheese, cranberries, candied walnuts, scallions and raspberry vinaigrette

bacon, mushrooms, candied almonds, mandarin oranges, avocado and pear with sweet and sour poppy seed dressing

house made caesar dressing, fresh croutons, kalamata olives, shaved asiago and parmigiano-reggiano cheese

tomato, cucumber, roasted pepper, red onion, feta cheese, kalamata olives and lemon vinaigrette (ask for anchovies)

avocado, tomato, hard-boiled egg, diced veggies, scallions and 1000 island dressing

black sesame rusted tofu, thai peanut dressing, napa cabbage, cucumber, snow peas, red bell pepper, scallions and peanuts

red and gold beets, avocado, fresh corn, candied walnuts, feta cheese and lemon vinaigrette

peanut-fried chicken, peanuts, rice and chow mein noodles, hoisin dressing, scallions, cilantro and sesame seeds

danish bleu cheese, avocado, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, egg and balsamic vinaigrette

capers, kalamata and green olives, tomato, red onion, basil and lemon vinaigrette

with fresh whipped cream and sprinkle of cinnamon

your very own pie with fresh whipped cream

layers of chocolate cake and buttercream icing covered in chocolate ganache with waves of buttercream

layers of chocolate cake, bittersweet chocolate and fudge covered in chocolate ganache

fluffy, spiced cake filled with raisins, pineapple, walnuts and coconut layered and topped with creamy cream cheese icing

creamy, smooth and rich real cream cheese filling in a thick graham cracker crust

fresh berries, chocolate mousse, vanilla custard, raspberry cream and chocolate cake

rich custard, torched caramel top

wild blueberries and marionberries under a crispy rock-sugar lattice top

mounds of sweet apples baked in flaky crust, served room temperature

tangy and creamy key lime filling on flaky crust with a thin layer of graham cracker crumbs

colossal eclair filled with creamy vanilla and chocolate bavarian cream

chewy coconut macaroon baked to a crunchy golden brown, dipped in chocolate

chewy, bittersweet chocolate, no nuts

caramelized bananas, vanilla and chocolate ice cream on chocolate cake with caramel, peanuts, hot fudge and fresh whipped cream

vanilla ice cream, bittersweet hot fudge or espresso chocolate sauce, lots of marshmallow sauce and candied peanuts

heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream, creamy marshmallow sauce and bittersweet hot fudge

fudge brownie, coffee ice cream, espresso chocolate sauce, caramel sauce and candied peanuts

vanilla ice cream, creamy marshmallow sauce and bittersweet hot fudge with max's macaroon crumbled all over

with thick slab ham

with spinach, portabella mushroom and grilled tomatoes

with crab cakes and grilled tomatoes

corned beef, potatoes and onions topped with eggs over easy

ground beef, spinach, mushrooms and onions scrambled with eggs

tortillas, black beans and scrambled eggs baked over with jack and provolone cheeses, served with guacamole, salsa and sour cream

ham, bacon and sausage scrambled with eggs

honey-glazed ham with swiss, provolone, american and jack cheeses

egg whites with avocado, onions, mushrooms and red bell peppers, topped with grilled tomatoes

roasted peppers, squash, zucchini, portabellamushroom and spinach baked with eggs and sprinkled with parmesan cheese

with swiss cheese, cream cheese, capers, red onion, hard-boiled egg, olives, tomato, and bagel

served with a toasted bagel and cream cheese

tomato, hard-boiled egg, sliced cucumber, red onion, sprinkle of capers, with potato latkes

made with Egg Beaters, scrambled only

9-Grain Wheat or Rye Toast

bacon, hot sausage link, chicken-apple sausage or honey-glazed ham

apple sauce and sour cream

danish bleu cheese, avocado, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, egg and balsamic vinaigrette

tomatoes, danish bleu cheese, bacon, walnuts, scallions and red grapes with lemon vinaigrette

tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, peppers, roasted eggplant, red onions, radishes, cucumbers, oregano, mixed greens and lemon vinaigrette dressing

crispy bacon, marinated mushrooms, roasted almonds, mandarin oranges, avocado, and pears with sweet and sour poppy seed dressing

peanut fried chicken, peanuts, rice and chow mein noodles, hoisin dressing, scallions, cilantro and sesame seeds

bleu cheese, cranberries, candied walnuts, scallions and raspberry vinaigrette

housemade caesar dressing, fresh croutons, kalamata olives, shaved asiago and parmigiano reggiano cheese

with apple chutney sauce

charbroiled and brushed with a sweet mojito glaze of meyer's rum, mint and lime

housemade all beef meatloaf served with marsala mushroom gravy

chicken breast pan-fried with lemon, capers and oven roasted tomatoes

half-chicken roasted with honey sauce

with a creamy dijon vinaigrette

sauteed peppers and corn, cajun brown butter

fettuccine with roasted vegetables, evoo, garlic, capers, roasted tomatoes and sweet basil

portabella, shiitake and button mushrooms sauteed with fresh sage, thyme, rosemary evoo and toasted garlic

fettuccine with evoo, garlic, capers, roasted tomatoes and sweet basil

chesapeake style, lightly fried, served with chili remoulade and cocktail sauce half-dozen

miniature potato pancakes fried golden brown and crisp, served with sour cream and apple sauce half-dozen

spicy or honey BBQ one pound

an assortment of our finest cheeses served with crackers

an assortment of seasonal fresh vegetables

an assortment of seasonal fresh fruit

baby burgers on baby buns garnished with onion rings 2 burgers

grilled reuben cut into smaller pieces for sharing

chopped liver, grilled onions and hard-boiled eggs served with kalamata olives and rye bread

all sandwiches prepared with lettuce and tomato except corned beef and pastrami. mustard and mayo on the side

a fine selection of fresh deli meats, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, mustard, mayo and fresh baked bread and rolls

sandwich with choice of meat, pickle, choice of potato salad, cole slaw or cucumber salad, choice of chocolate chip, peanut butter or oatmeal cookie and soft drink (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite) or bottled water

corned beef, pastrami, honey baked ham, roast beef, fresh roasted turkey, tuna salad or chicken salad

cheddar, swiss, muenster, dill havarti and jack

rye, sourdough, whole wheat, assorted rolls

grilled chicken breast with applewood smoked bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato on sliced sourdough

tuna salad, applewood smoked bacon, muenster cheese, lettuce and tomato on sliced sourdough

roast turkey breast with applewood smoked bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato on sliced sourdough

crispy peanut chicken, napa cabbage, chow mein noodles, rice noodles and peanuts tossed with hoisin dressing, garnished with cilantro and scallions

shredded romaine lettuce, kalamata olives, parmesan cheese and croutons, extra dressing on the side

caramelized onions, roasted peppers, avocado, feta cheese, portabella mushrooms, spinach and hummus. served with tzatziki on the side

bbq pork or black angus

with assorted vegetables

napa cabbage, rice noodles, chinese noodles and hoisin dressing

pita bread crust with mozzarella cheese, roma sauce and roasted vegetables

chili remoulade and cocktail sauce

crispy potato skins topped with cheddar cheese and bacon, served with sour cream

jack and mozzarella cheese in a flour tortilla

spicy buffalo or honey barbecue

bourbon, a touch of sweet vermouth, a dash of bitters, stirred and served straight up

with a dash of cinzano dry vermouth, shaken

with a dash of cinzano dry vermouth, shaken

vodka, orange liqueur, a zing of cranberry juice, shaken, served straight up

vodka, sour apple pucker and a splash of apple juice, shaken

tequila, fresh lemon and lime juices and orange liqueur, shaken

tequila, peach syrup and fresh lemon and lime juices

vodka and Max's own bloody mary mix, served tall over ice

vodka, lemon juice, shaken and served in a sugar-rimmed glass with a lemon twist

bavarian bratwurst, sweet and sour red cabbage, gruyere cheese and 1000 island dressing on grilled rye

barbecue pork, chipotle slaw, vermont white cheddar and barbecue sauce on grilled sourdough

portabella mushroom, caramelized onions, roasted pepper, mustard sauce, sweet and sour red cabbage and swiss on grilled rye

corned beef and pastrami piled high on potato latkes with sauerkraut, swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing

quinoa, cranberries, feta cheese, toasted walnuts and shallots, lemon-olive oil dressing

red onions, cherry tomatoes, bleu cheese dressing

au gratin potatoes and fresh asparagus

with crab meat, asparagus and citrus rice

apples, rye bread and gouda cheese, topped with a honey glaze, served with mashed potatoes