Max's Restaurant - Auburn

4.3 (70)

$30 and under

American

110 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603-4500

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Kid-friendly

Max's Restaurant and Bar is a great stop for locals and travelers alike. We serve American comfort food and are famous for our Corned Beef and Pastrami Rubens, big and bold salads, hearty entrees, award winning desserts, and much more. Max's offers something for everyone. This location also has large private dining venues great for weddings, parties and corporate events.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steak, Deli
Hours of operation
Lunch & Dinner Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(530) 888-6100
Website
http://maxsauburn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alfredo Vazquez
Catering
Max’s Auburn provides full-service catering services for in-house groups from 10 to 150 people. Our experienced staff will attend to all the culinary details to ensure a yummy experience. Please contact the restaurant and ask for Brianne Jones for additional information and to book your event.
Private party facilities
We have a variety of Private Event Spaces to accommodate groups from 10 to 150 people. Our experienced staff will attend to all the culinary details to ensure a yummy experience. Please contact the restaurant and ask for Brianne Jones for additional information and to book your event.

Location
110 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603-4500
Neighborhood
Auburn
Cross street
Grass Valley Highway and Highway 80
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Max's Restaurant - Auburn.

4.3

(70)

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

70 Reviews

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Jeff Gold
Sacramento6 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Max's and are so sorry they will be closing. We hope the renovated restaurant includes some of the wonderful recipes that Max's has. Thanks to the staff all these years that have been wonderful to their customers! We will miss you!
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Mike
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 2, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional service and Mickaela was very engaging and helpful. Everyone enjoyed themselves.
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Chris Gold
Sacramento466 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 19, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our server, James, was exceptional. Very friendly and helpful; he could not have been better. Overall food was very good. Calamari was delicious. Our table tried the NY steak, pork chop and swordfish, and all enjoyed their meal.
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Roger
Sacramento4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Service was a little chaotic but that happens in a restaurant sometimes. But everything else was awesome and we will be back!
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David Gold
San Francisco103 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the quieter restaurants in Auburn. Food is OK, prices average, but when you really aren't in the mood for something ethnic or someplace hoppin', Max's is the place.
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Renee Gold
Sacramento4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I were looking for a quick bite while visiting for work. He suggested Max's because it reminded him of a Bay-Area restaurant he would go to with his grandparents before seeing the symphony (turns out you have multiple locations!) He was delighted with the food and experience, which filled him with memories of his childhood. I enjoyed my experience as well-- the environment was cozy and well-decorated, and my patty melt was superb :-)
Max's Restaurant - AuburnResponded on March 19, 2026
Thank you for visiting Max’s and for sharing this lovely note. We are glad you and your husband found a quick, memorable bite while in town. We are especially happy that his visit stirred Bay Area symphony memories and that your patty melt hit the spot. We appreciate the kind words about our cozy, well‑decorated space and hope to welcome you both again.
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harold
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 17, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time eating at Max's. Will definitely go again. Extensive menu with items not available at most restaurants (matzah ball soup and swordfish for example). Our waitress was wonderful (Vanessa)
Max's Restaurant - AuburnResponded on February 19, 2026
Thank you for choosing Max’s for your first visit. We’re so glad you enjoyed our extensive menu and that the matzah ball soup and swordfish stood out. We appreciate your kind words about the service, we will be sure to share that with her. We look forward to welcoming you back for another meal soon.
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Marcos
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I knew of this restaurant, but had never been. It's a bit 'out of site out of mind" Every restaurant in the area was booked for valentine's day. Max's popped up when searching for local restaurants, and I was able to get a reservation. What a great chance of fate!!The restaurant was perfect for a Valentine's date night. Great ambiance, great wait staff. We had the chicken Pot pie and the pork chop in wine sauce and tiramisu for dessert... the food was amazing!!!! This place really made the night special
Max's Restaurant - AuburnResponded on February 18, 2026
We're so glad you found us and that Max's helped make your Valentine's night special. We're happy the ambiance, the service, and the dishes—the chicken pot pie, pork chop in wine sauce, and tiramisu—hit the mark. We appreciate you sharing this and hope to welcome you back soon.
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Andrea
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Michaela as our server she was absolutely amazing. The food was fantastic. We had such a great Valentine’s Day dinner. I got the ribeye. It was so delicious and My Husband got the honey spicy roasted chicken. The French onion soup was so delicious. I’m so glad that we made reservations there and for lunch we went back in Sherry was our server and she was awesome. Definitely be back! Thank you!!!!
Max's Restaurant - AuburnResponded on February 19, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your Valentine’s Day dinner and that the ribeye, honey spicy roasted chicken, and French onion soup were hits. We are glad you came back for lunch and that your servers took great care of you. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
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Jeremy
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is the first time I’ve been to a restaurant and been happy with everything that was served and the service! Amazing
Max's Restaurant - AuburnResponded on February 23, 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are thrilled that your first visit left you happy with both the food and the service. It means a lot to us to hear that everything was amazing. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great meal and experience.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steak, Deli
Hours of operation
Lunch & Dinner Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(530) 888-6100
Website
http://maxsauburn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alfredo Vazquez
Catering
Max’s Auburn provides full-service catering services for in-house groups from 10 to 150 people. Our experienced staff will attend to all the culinary details to ensure a yummy experience. Please contact the restaurant and ask for Brianne Jones for additional information and to book your event.
Private party facilities
We have a variety of Private Event Spaces to accommodate groups from 10 to 150 people. Our experienced staff will attend to all the culinary details to ensure a yummy experience. Please contact the restaurant and ask for Brianne Jones for additional information and to book your event.

Location
110 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603-4500
Neighborhood
Auburn
Cross street
Grass Valley Highway and Highway 80
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Max's Restaurant - Auburn is open daily for lunch and dinner, 11:30 am–9:00 pm; happy hour runs Monday–Friday 4:00 pm–6:00 pm.

Weekdays during Max's happy hour (Monday–Friday, 4:00–6:00 pm) are a great pick, and guests also rave about special evenings like Valentine's Day and anniversaries.

Yes, families are well supported: guests note booster seats are provided and the menu includes options for children.

Yes, Max's in Auburn offers large private dining venues suitable for weddings, parties, and corporate events.

Portions at Max's are generous, guests frequently mention large servings with leftovers to take home.

Yes, Max's is frequently chosen for date nights and anniversaries, praised for its cozy, conversation-friendly ambiance and a solid wine and beer selection.

Max's tends to fill up for big occasions, guests report it was very busy on Mother’s Day and on Valentine’s Day, yet several reviews also call it one of the quieter, more relaxed spots in Auburn.

Yes, Max's has outdoor seating: guests mention a nice outdoor patio area where you can enjoy a meal.

Max's Auburn feels cozy and welcoming, guests describe a 'cabin-like' interior with a fireplace, comfortable seating and a full bar area, and many visits are relaxed enough for easy conversation.

Guests report outdoor patio seating where dogs join their owners, the patio is mentioned as a place to sit outside with your four‑legged friend.

Casual dress, think neat, comfortable attire; several guests note that shorts and a T‑shirt aren't quite appropriate here.

For lively drinks and deals, visit Max's during weekday happy hour (Mon–Fri, 4:00–6:00 pm); for a quieter, more relaxed meal try weekday lunch or a late-lunch/early-dinner when guests report easy seating.

Yes, Max's is family-friendly: it offers a kids menu and servers who help with booster seats, making it a comfortable choice for families with children.

The outdoor patio welcomes diners with their dogs, guests specifically note patio seating available to sit outside with four‑legged friends.

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