The culinary ideology behind MAX's Wine Dive lies in a simple slogan: "Why the hell not?"
With the gourmand irreverence to unite fried chicken with champagne, chili dogs with an Australian shiraz, and grilled cheese with a French sauvignon blanc, chef Clint Connaway's menu of both eclectic and seasonal dishes has earned MAX's a spot on 10Best's Top Bar list.
Though the cuisine evokes the flavors of a rustic diner, the ingredients are all gourmet—chefs spangle dishes with fresh seasonal produce, piquant cheeses, and unique sauces such as chipotle aioli and smoked jalapeño honey crème fraiche. Meanwhile, an extensive inventory of world wines pours regularly, sending selections to tables by the glass even when the menu lists a varietal as bottle-only, thanks to the restaurant's two-glass commitment policy. On weekends, brunch bravely blends fried chicken and pancakes, available in traditional or red velvet, and the signature MAX 'n cheese puts a twist on an original in a more critic-friendly manner than editing a high-speed chase into Casablanca. MAX's can also comfortably accommodate large gatherings in their semi-private dining area.
Remember, All Wines Are Available For Purchase “to-go” – Take Your Favorites Home Today!
$11
Max’s Sliders bison sliders with house-made pickles, ketchup and grilled onions or
fried chicken sliders with lettuce, tomato, house pickles and chipotle honey
$12
Pulled Pork Stuffed Peppers pulled pork and cotija-stuffed piquillo peppers, chipotle aioli, and cilantro chimichurri
$10
Max ‘n Cheese cavatappi pasta tossed in truffle cream with fresh mozzarella, white cheddar,
gruyère, and grana padano cheeses
Nacho Mama’s Oysters
$11
Pan Borracho (“drunk Bread”) torn sourdough baguette, prosciutto, and fresh thyme soaked in a savory white wine custard
and baked with gruyère, mozzarella, provolone and grana padano cheeses
$14
Cheese Course chef’s selection of three artisanal cheeses, served with seasonal garnish
1-5 of 18 Drink items
Remember, All Wines Are Available For Purchase “to-go” – Take Your Favorites Home Today! Our Famous Fried Chicken Is Fried To Order. During Busier Hours Please Allow For A Longer Than Usual Wait Time So That We May Keep Making Our Fried Chicken The Same Way That Made It Famous In The First Place!
$14
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup new world bakery artisanal sourdough with gruyère, provolone,
and roasted red bell pepper “pimento and cheese”
served with a steaming cup of tomato soup
$14
The Texas “haute” Dog 100% angus beef kosher hot dog on a new world bakery artisan bun,
texas prairie fire chili, house-made jalapeños, cotija cheese, fried onion rings
served with max’s frites
$15
Max’s Famous Southern Fried Chicken house-made jalapeño and buttermilk-marinated chicken, deep fried slow and low,
served with mashed potatoes, collard greens and texas toast
$15
The Fried Egg Sandwich three pan-fried eggs drizzled with truffle oil, applewood-smoked bacon, gruyère,
butter lettuce, tomato, and garlic black truffle aioli sandwiched between two pieces of
new world bakery artisan levain bread
served with max’s chips
$16
Max’s Kobe Burger 8 oz beeman ranch texas wagyu premium ground beef burger, fully dressed with butter lettuce,
tomato, red onion, house-made pickles and house-pickled jalapeños,
served on a new world bakery artisan bun alongside max’s famous frites. add maytag bleu cheese and applewood-smoked bacon: $4.
add crimini mushrooms, caramelized onions, and gruyère: $4.
add texas prairie fire chili and white cheddar cheese: $5
$19
Shrimp & Grits gulf coast shrimp, house-made andouille sausage,
and soft cheddar jalapeño grits in a spicy butter broth
1-5 of 18 Drink items
$9
Hummus Plate hummus plate 9
artichoke, lemon and horseradish hummus served with grilled pita bread
$11
Roasted Pork Nachos shredded pork belly on crispy max’s wonton “chips, ” jalapeño slaw, smoked chili aioli
$12
Killer Calamari flash-fried calamari with texas jalapeño and cilantro tartar sauce
$13
Shrimp Potstickers carrot, orange, and ginger emulsion, pea tendrils, shrimp toast
Late Harvest Malbec Foie Gras Terrine french toast points, macerated strawberry gastrique, macadamia nut brittle
1-5 of 18 Drink items
$15
Portobella & Black Bean Burger house-made patties on a soft toasted bun, melted gruyère, garlic aioli,
tomato and shallot jam, served with chips and mixed lettuce and sprout salad
$17
Lamb Kefta Gyro spiced lamb “meatballs” on house-made pita, piperade, feta yogurt vinaigrette,
cucumber and olive salad
$18
Cracklin’ Chicken & Succotash roasted chicken breast served over a fresh corn, english and texas black-eyed pea succotash,
melted sweet potato, buttered chicken demi-glace
‘ras El Hanout’ Blackened Swordfish citrus and almond couscous “tabouleh, ” preserved lemon crema,
chermoula, petite herb salad
$23
Red Apple & Gorgonzola Crusted Pork Chop 3 bean & pancetta ragout, braised escarole, caramelized fennel,
smoked ham hock and sweet onion broth
1-5 of 18 Drink items
$8
Chef’s Spring Soup Selection please ask your server about our daily offering
$12
Heirloom Tomato & Chevre Napoleon basil infused goat cheese shmeared puff pastry, mixed olive tapenade,
local red oak baby lettuce in a sherry vinaigrette
$13
Max’s Classic Caesar Salad hearts of romaine, white anchovies, capers and parmesan cheese
served with a classic caesar dressing
$14
Baby Spinach & Berry Salad young spinach, mixed texas berries, crumbled feta, toasted pistachios and a white balsamic vinaigrette
$15
The “ranch Hand” Salad crispy fried chicken breast, romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, bacon, egg and blue cheese crumbles,
served with a house-made buttermilk “ranch” dressing
1-5 of 18 Drink items
Our Famous Fried Chicken Is Fried To Order. During Busier Hours Please Allow For A Longer Than Usual Wait Time
So That We May Keep Making Our Fried Chicken The Same Way That Made It Famous In The First Place!
$3.75
Max’s Mimosa cold and refreshing sparkling wine with your choice of orange or grapefruit juice
$15
Max’s Famous Fried Wings And Pancakes juicy wings marinated in jalapeño buttermilk, deep fried low & slow, served atop big ol’ pancakes
$11
Max’s Red Velvet Pancakes 2 hot, fluffy and pillowy-rich red velvet pancakes, served with whipped cream cheese, pecans, and maple syrup
$12
White Chocolate Raspberry French Toast white chocolate brioche texas toast topped with raspberry coulis
$10
Max ‘n Cheese cavatappi pasta tossed in truffle cream with a fresh mozzarella, white cheddar, cotija,
and grana padano cheese blend
$12
Pan Borracho Y Loco Huevos “drunk bread & crazy eggs” baked eggs over torn sourdough baguette and prosciutto, soaked in a savory white wine custard and baked with gruyere, mozzarella, provolone and grana padano cheeses, topped with habanero salsa
$14
Hangover Hash pulled roasted pork sautéed with home fries, caramelized onions, and tri-color peppers,
topped with soft baked eggs and red chili hollandaise sauce
$12
Chili-tata frittata-style omelet with onions, peppers, home fries, texas prairie fire chili,
texas white cheddar, and pickled jalapeños, served with texas toast
$15
Fried Egg Sandwich three pan-fried eggs drizzled with truffle oil and sea salt, topped with three slabs of
apple-wood smoked bacon and gruyere, fresh leaf lettuce, hothouse tomato, and black truffle aioli,
sandwiched between two pieces of fresh-baked bread and served with hand-cut chips
$13
Salmon And Asparagus Frittata fresh salmon, asparagus, onions, tomatoes, and cream cheese, baked frittata-style with sriracha lime crema
$10
Eggs “max” texas toast topped with prosciutto, sautéed collard greens, black truffle cream gravy and two fried eggs
$9
Eggs “any Way” two eggs with home fries, apple-wood smoked bacon, texas toast and habanero salsa
$15
Max’s Pulled Crab Tamale gulf crab stuffed white corn custard tamale steamed in banana leaf
with tomato marmalade and roasted sweet red pepper crème fraiche
$14
Warm Young Spinach And Pear Salad young local spinach, susana balbo late harvest malbec poached pears,
waterbrook farm goat cheese ricotta, toasted hazelnuts and warm applewood-smoked bacon vinaigrette
$15
The “ranch Hand” Salad crispy fried chicken strips, romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, egg, bacon, and blue cheese crumbles, served with a house-made buttermilk “ranch” dressing
$16
Kobe Burger 8 oz brigg’s ranch texas wagyu premium ground beef burger, fully dressed with
organic green leaf lettuce, tomato, red onion, house-made pickles & jalapeños,
served on a new world bakery artisan bun alongside max’s famous fries
$6
Junior Max choose one: giant chocolate chip pancake, french toast or scrambled eggs. served with a fruit cup.
