Max and Erma's is not the sort of place that you go for fine dining. However, I do have many fond memories of coming here with many good friends and even a few crushes in my early years. If you find yourself hanging out with friends in Shadyside, it's an adequate place to grab a bite to eat. There are definitely some other places in Shadyside that offer better fare, but Max and Erma's is to Shadyside what Eat N' Park is to Squirrel Hill - a basic place to meet up with friends.