MAX'S BUFFALO CHICKEN FINGERS - Taste these chicken tenderloins, breaded then basted in Max's buffalo sauce, and you'll never go back to plain ol' wings. Served with celery sticks and Bleu cheese dressing
$6.49
BLACK BEAN ROLL-UPS (No guilt!) - Five small flour tortillas stuffed with spicy black beans and veggies, served with our low-fat Tex-Mex dressing and fresh salsa. Olé! A great no guilt way to splurge!
$5.99
LOADED CHEESE FRIES - Our specially seasoned fries loaded with Cheddar, bacon and scallions, with buttermilk Ranch dressing for dipping.
$5.99
CHICKEN FINGERS - Boneless breast tenderloins fried golden brown, served with Max's fantastic BBQ sauce.
$5.99
STUPENDOUS STUFFED SKINS - Our homemade potato skins are baked, scooped and stuffed every day from scratch! Get your spuds with bacon strips & Cheddar, double cheese, or a combo of both! Served with sour cream and chives.
Full order
$6.99
Sampler size
$4.99
CHEESE SKEWERS - Hand-battered Mozzarella cubes, fried golden brown and stacked together on a skewer just because we felt like it.
Served with marinara and Dijon sauces.
$5.79
ULTIMATE ONION RINGS - A basket of our thinly sliced, homemade onion rings, made from sweet Spanish onions, fried golden brown with a spicy dipping sauce. They're crying in the kitchen over these!
$4.99
MUCHO NACHOS GRANDÉ - Tortilla chips loaded with nacho beef, Cheddar, scallions, tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream. (Margaritas not included, but highly recommended!)
Full order
$6.79
Sampler size
$4.59
MAX'S MONSTROUS COMBO - The Bacon & Cheddar Skins sound fabulous, those Chicken Fingers would really hit the spot, and our Mucho Nachos Grandé is one of your favorites. Get all three on a platter big enough to share.
$8.49
SOUPS
TORTILLA SOUP - This spicy chicken and cheese soup will make you want to do a Mexican Hat Dance right there at your table! Topped with shredded Cheddar and crispy tortilla strips.
bowl
$3.99
cup
$2.99
TODAY'S SOUP - Your server will let you in on today's piping hot soup.
bowl
$3.29
cup
$2.29
FRENCH ONION SOUP - A bubbling crock of homemade onion soup covered with Swiss, Mozzarella & Parmesan
$3.99
SALADS
SANTA FE SALAD - Not for just any ol' cowpoke! Fresh greens, sliced fresh chargrilled chicken breast, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, tomatoes and scallions, topped with crispy tortilla strips. You'll love it with our Ranch dressing!
$7.99
HULA BOWL (No guilt!) - Crisp greens overflowing with a fresh, chargrilled chicken breast, pineapple, mandarin oranges, rice noodles, carrots and tomatoes, served with our Fat Free Honey Mustard dressing on the side.
$7.49
GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR - A fresh, sliced chargrilled chicken breast atop our classic Caesar salad: fresh romaine hand-tossed with tangy Caesar dressing, cracked pepper, toasted garlic croutons and Romano cheese.
Or, substitute grilled tuna steak. $8.29
$7.99
SMALL CAESAR SALAD - Et tu, Max?
($2.29 with an entree)
$3.49
SMALL TOSSED SALAD - Mixed greens with Cheddar, sliced Roma tomatoes, onions and toasted croutons.
($1.99 with an entree)
$3.29
THE MARKET TOSS - Erma just got back from the market to make you this salad! Fresh greens brimming with chicken, crispy bacon, tomatoes, seasoned almonds, chopped eggs, carrots and shredded Cheddar. (If you think that's a mouthful, just wait until you see the bowl!)
$7.49
SOUTHERN CHICKEN SALAD - Chunks of fresh, boneless fried chicken tenderloins, shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar, hard-cooked eggs, sliced Roma tomatoes and fresh scallions piled on a bed of greens. Fabulous with our Warm Honey Mustard dressing!
$7.99
**C.O.D.: Choice of Dressing Parmesan Peppercorn (Max's Favorite!), Italian Vinaigrette, Warm Honey Mustard, Our Famous Bleu Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch, Thousand Island, Fat Free French, Lo-Cal Ranch and Fat Free Honey Mustard.
FAVORITES
SINGAPORE SALMON - A fresh, 8-oz. Atlantic salmon fillet, chargrilled to order, then basted in a tangy, Oriental sauce. Served with sugar snap peas and our special recipe rice. (Or, plain and simple with our classic dill sauce on the side if you prefer.)
$11.99
GRILLED PORK CHOPS - Your mother never made pork chops quite like these! Two center-cut chargrilled pork chops seasoned in a light herb marinade and served with corn in butter sauce and a baked potato.
$10.99
one chop
$7.99
BEST BBQ COMBO - A plump fresh chicken breast and our tender, meaty ribs with seasoned fries and cole slaw. The best BBQ combo we've ever tasted east of the Mississippi.
$12.99
Steak
Max insists that we serve only strictly graded USDA Choice Midwestern beef, aged for tenderness. All steaks come with a small tossed salad and a baked potato.
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK - Max does New York Strip the way it was meant to be done. We'll chargrill this center-cut USDA Choice 12-oz. strip any way you like it (no matter how you like it!).
$14.99
LAREDO STEAK - Come and get it! This USDA Choice sirloin steak is chargrilled, sliced and topped with our special-recipe
"cactus butter."
$11.79
TOP SIRLOIN - Get ready to feast on this USDA Choice 10-oz. Top Sirloin steak grilled to juicy perfection.
$11.99
Chicken
CARIBBEAN CHICKEN (No guilt!) - Two fresh, boneless chicken breasts marinated in our secret recipe sauce, topped with tropical fruit salsa and served over our special recipe rice with sugar snap peas.
$9.99
ORIGINAL STIR-FRY - A great combination of all-white meat chicken, mushrooms, peppers, onions, snow peas, water chestnuts and stir-fry sauce over our special recipe rice.
$9.79
FINGERS & FRIES - Lightly breaded chicken tenderloins served with seasoned fries, cole slaw and BBQ sauce.
$7.99
FIESTA CHICKEN - A fabulous south of the border concoction. Two fresh, tender charbroiled chicken breasts topped with picante sauce and our Mexican blend of cheeses. Served over our special recipe rice, with black bean corn salsa and "Buenos Nachos."
$9.99
CHICKEN PARMESAN - The classic! A lightly breaded fresh chicken breast fried golden brown, served over thin capellini noodles and topped with marinara sauce and cheese.
$9.29
Pastas
Our pastas are made to order with Erma's original recipe sauces and served with a warm garlic breadstick.
CAJUN SHRIMP & PASTA - Our signature pasta is a longtime favorite! Tender Gulf shrimp sautéed in hot Cajun spices and tossed in a velvety cream sauce with thin capellini noodles.
Lunch portion
$7.99
Full Portion
$10.99
PORTABELLA AND CHICKEN PENNE - A delicious blend of portabella mushrooms, sliced fresh, chargrilled chicken, sundried tomatoes and chopped spinach tossed with penne pasta in a garlic cream sauce.
$10.99
MAX'S BBQ RIBS
Our tender, meaty ribs are smothered in robust BBQ sauce. Served with seasoned fries and cole slaw. Get ready to use your fingers-Max always does!
Lunch Ribs (4 to 5 bones)
$8.99
Regular Ribs (8 to 10 bones)
$13.99
Serious Ribs (12 to 14 bones)
$16.99
Add a small tossed salad or a cup of today's soup for $1.99 (Or a small Caesar for $2.29)
NIGHTLY SPECIALS
MONDAY: BLACKENED SALMON - Our fresh 8-oz. salmon fillet is coated with our original Cajun spices and seared to perfection. Served with mashed potatoes and sugar snap peas.
$11.99
TUESDAY: IT'S FAJITA NIGHT! - A sizzling skillet of fresh chicken, peppers and onionsserved with warm flour tortillas, shredded cheddar, guacamole, chunky fresh salsa and sour cream. (You'll also want a margarita on the side!)
$9.99
WEDNESDAY: CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA - A blackened fresh chicken breast, sliced over tender fettuccini noodles in our spicy Cajun sauce and served with a warm garlic breadstick.
$9.99
THURSDAY: FETTUCCINI WITH CHICKEN & PEPPERS - All-white meat chicken and red and green peppers, sautéed in garlic butter, Parmesan cheese and spices tossed with tender fettuccini noodles. Served with a warm garlic breadstick.
$9.99
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: GOURMET FRIED SHRIMP - Impossible to resist! Scrumptious shrimp dusted with delicate Japanese bread crumbs and sliced almonds, lightly fried, and served with a baked potato and cole slaw.
$12.99
SUNDAY: CASHEW CHICKEN - All white meat chicken, cashews, broccoli and onions stir-fried in a Szechwan sauce and served over a bed of our special
recipe rice.
$9.99
Yes, you can substitute any of these sides at no extra charge.
French Fries | Cole Slaw | Baked Potato | Potato Chips | Sugar Snap Peas | Corn in Butter Sauce | Black Bean | Corn Salsa | Special Recipe Rice | Fruit Cup | Potato Salad
Or, substitute any of the following items for just 99¢!
Onion Rings | Small Tossed Salad | Loaded Baked Potato | Cup of Today's Soup
TRADEMARK BURGERS
Our trademark burgers are fresh (never, ever frozen) and grilled to order. Our burgers are served with lettuce, tomato and red onion on a grilled bun with pickle slices and your choice of seasoned fries or potato salad. Craving our homemade onion rings? Substitute rings for only 99¢.
NAME YOUR OWN CHEESEBURGER - How about "Herbert"? With your choice of American, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Swiss, Hot Pepper, Smoked Gouda, Brick, Bleu or just plain, if you prefer.
"Erma" Burger
$5.99
10-oz. Burger
$6.99
SPECIALTY BURGERS
"Erma" Burger $6.59 - Original 10-oz. Burger $7.59
BACON CHEDDAR - Aged Cheddar and crispy bacon strips.
PHILLY - Grilled onions, green peppers and mushrooms with Mozzarella.
BRICK BEER - Seasoned onions braised in Samuel Adams® beer topped with Brick cheese.
BACON & BLEU
CAJUN - Hot Cajun spices, grilled onions and Hot Pepper cheese.
BBQ - Smoky BBQ sauce, Cheddar and crispy bacon.
HORSERADISH - A mix of horseradish and Cheddar topped with Swiss.
MUSHROOM & SWISS
MEXICAN - Olé! Picante sauce, guacamole and Hot Pepper cheese, topped with jalapeños.
SWISS, BACON & WATER CHESTNUT - Max's favorite combo of bacon strips and water chestnuts topped with Swiss.
OUR INFAMOUS GARBAGE BURGER - A Max & Erma's institution since day one! Our infamous garbage burger is topped with everything but the kitchen sink. Ask for details, if you dare!
"Erma" Burger
$7.49
Original 10-oz.
$8.49
MAX'S CHALLENGE - We'll give you a FREE Max & Erma's T-shirt if you eat three 10-oz. Garbage Burgers (and let us in on it before you do it!).
PORTABELLA GARDENBURGER® - A Gardenburger® topped with grilled portabella mushrooms on a fresh bun with garlic and herb Alouette cheese on the side. Served with a side of fruit salad. $7.29 Or, plain and simple with our low-fat Tex-Mex dressing.
$6.99
SOUTHWEST TURKEY BURGER - One of Erma's favorites! Seasoned ground turkey, grilled to juicy perfection, then topped with fresh salsa and melted Monterey Jack on a fresh bun with your choice of seasoned fries or potato salad.
$6.99
SERIOUS SANDWICHES
SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLA - Chargrilled fresh chicken in a jalapeño mix of onions, tomatoes, green peppers, Monterey Jack and Cheddar in a warm flour tortilla. Served with guacamole, fresh salsa, sour cream and a side of black bean corn salsa.
$7.29
PHILLY STEAK - Thinly sliced beef grilled and mixed with fresh green peppers, mushrooms, onions
and Mozzarella. Served on a steamed sub bun with our seasoned fries.
$6.99
YELLOWFIN GRILL - A marinated, chargrilled yellowfin tuna steak topped with mild cheese on a grilled bun. Served with dill sauce, seasoned fries and cole slaw.
$7.99
SMOKED TURKEY CLUB - Hickory smoked turkey breast topped with peppered bacon and Smoked Gouda, lettuce and tomato on toasted country bread with mild Dijon sauce and served with potato chips. A gourmet twist on an old favorite!
$6.99
REUBEN GRILL - Corned beef and Swiss piled high on grilled Jewish rye, covered with sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing. Served with potato salad.
$7.29
BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH - Red Hot® sauce makes this tender, juicy, lightly breaded chicken breast as zesty as your favorite buffalo wings. (And the bun makes it much easier to eat.) Served with shredded lettuce, seasoned fries, celery sticks and Bleu Cheese.
$7.29
GOURMET GRILLED CHICKEN
You choose the way we dress this fresh, boneless chicken breast (but we don't recommend tuxedos). Served on a grilled bun with your choice of seasoned fries or potato salad.
THE CLASSIC - With your choice of American, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Swiss, Hot Pepper, Smoked Gouda, Brick, Bleu or just plain and simple.
$6.99
CARIBBEAN - Marinated in our secret recipe sauce and topped with our tropical fruit salsa.
$7.29
BACON & CHEDDAR
$7.29
BBQ SAUCE, CHEDDAR & BACON
$7.29
SAUTEÉD MUSHROOM & SWISS
$7.29
MEXICAN - Guacamole, picante sauce and Hot Pepper cheese, topped with jalapeños.
$7.29
CAJUN - Hot Cajun spices, grilled onions and Hot Pepper cheese.
$7.29
CORDON BLEU - Shaved Canadian bacon and Swiss, served with mustard sauce.
$7.29
JUST FOR KIDS
For 12 and under
CHICKEN FINGERS - Three mildly spicy chicken tenderloins with barbecue sauce and fries or a fruit cup.
$3.49
THE BIG CHEESE - Our grilled cheese is chewy and gooey for you-ey and served with fries or a fruit cup.
$2.59
DOG-ON-A-STICK - A batter-dipped all-beef hot dog on a stick for maximum fun with fries or a fruit cup.
$2.49
BLOCKBUSTER BURGER - A kid-sized hamburger with french fries or a fruit cup. With or without cheese.
$2.99
LIVER & ONIONS - With brussel sprouts and lima beans.
$19.99
(Just kidding!)
PASTA PIPES - Penne pasta tubes topped with marinara sauce, served with a garlic breadstick.
$3.29
Kids Drinks
A BUG'S JUICE - A combo of grape juice and 7-Up with gummy worms on the side.
$1.29
MANIAC PUNCH - Charge up with this powerful juice combo.
$1.29
VOLCANO BLASTER - A big glass of fizzing Pepsi and a scoop of ice cream.
$1.99
Oreo® SHAKE - A rich, vanilla shake filled with Oreo® cookie crumbles.
$1.99
CHOCOLATE SHAKE
$1.99
KIDS' JUICE
$1.29
MILK OR CHOCOLATE MILK
$.99
KID-SIZE FOUNTAIN SOFT DRINKS
$.99
KIDS' BUILD-YOUR-OWN-SUNDAE BAR - (Only after you've cleaned your plate!) We've filled a bathtub with all the toppings we could find, so you can dive right in.
$2.29
DESSERTS
HOT APPLE PIE - Our award-winning homemade apple pie is served warm and topped with cinnamon sauce. Add ice cream for 50¢.
$3.49
GO BANANAS! CREAM PIE - You'll go bananas over our homemade cream pie! Fresh bananas and creamy vanilla pudding poured in a vanilla wafer crust, topped with whipped cream and a whisper of chocolate sauce.
$4.49
COLOSSAL CARAMEL FUDGE CHEESECAKE - Giant fudge-filled cheesecake topped with rich caramel and crunchy pecans, then drizzled with caramel sauce.
$4.99
HOT FUDGE-FUDGE PIE - Rich baker's chocolate and crunchy walnuts spooned in a graham cracker crust, covered in hot fudge sauce and topped with a scoop of ice cream.
$4.29
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE - Three layers of moist chocolcate cake with rich chocolate mousse between each layer, with milk chocolate icing and chocolate chips and drizzled with ganache.
$4.49
BUILD-YOUR-OWN-SUNDAE BAR - We've filled a bathtub with all the toppings we could find, so you can dive right in. Make as many trips as you dare!
$3.49
shakes & smoothies
CINNAMON APPLE CREAM - Apple Pie á la mode without the crust.
OREO® SHAKE - A frozen concoction of OREO® crumbles and rich vanilla ice cream.
VANILLA, CHOCOLATE, OR STRAWBERRY - Rich, thick and creamy.
ROOTBEER FLOAT - A perfect combination of IBC® root beer and vanilla ice cream.
FRUIT SMOOTHIE (NO GUILT!) - A frozen blend of apple and pineapple juices, strawberries and bananas.
CALL IN YOUR ORDER or VISIT TODAY!
412-968-5768
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