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French bistro in Dublin with authentic dishes. - Chez Max, Dublin, Leinster

Chez Max

4.7
4.7
1313 Reviews
€31 to €50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Chez Max Palace Street, situated in the heart of Dublin City Centre next to Dublin Castle, invites you to experience its charming French ambience, bistrot, and café. Guests can relax on the front terrace, enjoy the Parisian vintage indoor area, or unwind in the heated back patio.

For larger groups (seven or more), bookings cannot be made through this platform. Please email us at chezmaxpalace@gmail.com, and we will provide a form to collect the necessary details for your group.

**Lunch Seating:** 1 hour 30 minutes
**Dinner Seating:** 1 hour 45 minutes

**Dinner:**
Set dinner of 2 courses: €38.90
Set dinner of 3 courses: €44.90

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–10:15 Brunch Sat 11:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00–14:30 Fri 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (01) 633 7215
  • Website
    https://chezmax.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Gary Tilley

Menu

APÉRITIFS

  • Kir€9.50

    (Cassis, Raspberry or Peach)

    • Kir Royal€12.50

      (Cassis, Raspberry or Peach)

      • Ruby Port€7.00

        • Martini Blanc or Rouge€7.00

          • Muscat Beaumes de Venise€8.00

            • Floc de Gascogne€8.00

              • Pineau des Charentes.€8.00

                (Ugni Blanc)

                • Ricard.€5.50

                  • Crémant de Bourgogne €11.50 l €65.00

                    • Cocktail Champagne Soup€12.50

                      • Pineberry Cocktail€12.50

                        • Frenchie Martini€13.50

                          Armagnac, Vanilla Syrup & Coffee.

                          • MIMOSA€9.00

                            Champagne and Orange juice.

                            • Bellini€10.00

                              Cremant d’ Alsace and Peach purée.

                              BIÈRES

                              • Heineken€5.50

                                • Leffe€6.00

                                  • Heineken 0.0€5.00

                                    CHAMPAGNES

                                    • Champagne Brut

                                      • Gervais Gobillard

                                        DESSERT WINES

                                        • Muscat de Beaumes de Venise €8.00

                                          • Floc de Gascogne€8.00

                                            • Ruby Port€7.50

                                              • Baileys Coffee€10.00

                                                • French Coffee€10.00

                                                  • Creme de Menthe€6.50

                                                    • Pineau des Charentes€7.50

                                                      CAFÉS

                                                      • Espresso

                                                        • Small €2.50
                                                        • Large€3.50

                                                      • Noisette

                                                        (espresso & hot milk)

                                                        • Smal€2.60
                                                        • Large€3.20

                                                      • Black

                                                        • Small €3.00
                                                        • Large€3.60

                                                      • White

                                                        • Small€3.20
                                                        • Large€4.00

                                                      • Cappuccino

                                                        • Small€3.80
                                                        • Large€4.40

                                                      • Viennois€4.60

                                                        (Chantilly Cream)

                                                        • Latte€3.80

                                                          • Chai Latte€4.50

                                                            • Mocha€4.20

                                                              • Hot Chocolate€3.60

                                                                • French Tea€2.60

                                                                  • Selection of Herbal Tea€3.00

                                                                    (Earl Grey, Peppermint, Green, Camomille)

                                                                    • French Coffee€10.00

                                                                      • Almond or Oat milk€0.30

                                                                        • Variety of pastries

                                                                          SOFT DRINKS

                                                                          • Still Water €3.50 / €4.90

                                                                            • Sparkling Water €3.50/ €4.90

                                                                              • Coca Cola/ Coke Zero€3.00

                                                                                • Orangina€3.50

                                                                                  • Seven Up€3.00

                                                                                    • Orange juice€3.00

                                                                                      Last updated: 24 October 2024

                                                                                      What 1,313 people are saying

                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                      4.7
                                                                                      4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                      • 4.7Food
                                                                                      • 4.7Service
                                                                                      • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                      • 4.5Value

                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                      Loved For

                                                                                      • Dublin 2

                                                                                        Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                      Chez Max in Dublin offers an authentic French bistro experience with "amazing food and service". Guests rave about the exquisite cuisine and "outstanding" staff. The restaurant's charming ambiance captures a piece of Paris, making it a favorite spot for many. With "excellent value" and "lovely atmosphere", it's a must-visit for French cuisine enthusiasts.

                                                                                      1,313 Reviews

                                                                                      1. Katherine

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        30 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        30 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Tasty, tasty food as always. Friendly, professional and knowledgeable staff, on one of the busiest days of the year, Christmas Eve.

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                                                                                      2. Kamila

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Amazing French food experience outside the France. Lovely service reading your mind. Delicious food & wine. It’s a place where you be always coming back.

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                                                                                      3. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                        London

                                                                                        9 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        9 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Love this restaurant…food & ambience are excellent. Service from Valentine makes it extra special. Highly recommend.

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                                                                                      4. Niamh

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        All the food was delicious , and very generous portions. Staff were all very pleasant and very good service. I also appreciate that they rearranged our booking so we could sit indoors.

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                                                                                      5. Martin

                                                                                        London

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        I always loved Chez Max. The staff are really friendly & helpful and the restaurant feels very French. The menu is simple but everything is done well. Nice selection of wines too. Price is really good value.

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                                                                                      6. Robert

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Love love love Chez Max...everything about this restaurant is just fantastic. The food,service, ambience and location just add up to a wonderful experience
                                                                                        Chez MaxResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                        Merci so much, Robert! We’re thrilled you had such a fantastic time and loved everything about your visit. Can’t wait to have you back for more delicious food and great moments!

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                                                                                      7. Nadiia

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        The best boeuf bourguignon ever! We were delighted with a wonderful evening in the restaurant!
                                                                                        Chez MaxResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                        Merci, Nadiia! So happy you loved the boeuf bourguignon and had a wonderful evening with us. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

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                                                                                      8. Siobhan

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Very good food and service but a little rushed and space was tight but overall very good experience
                                                                                        Chez MaxResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                        Merci for the review, Siobhan! Delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and service. Sorry if things felt a bit rushed or the space was a little tight—we’ll take that on board. Hope to see you again soon for an even better experience!

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                                                                                      9. Anne

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Chez Max for a pre-Christmas lunch with friends was the perfect venue - great food, wonderful service and a lovely atmosphere. Good value too.
                                                                                        Chez MaxResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                        Merci, Anne! We're thrilled to hear you and your friends had such a lovely pre-Christmas lunch with us. Delighted that the food, service, and atmosphere made it a perfect experience, especially for the first-timers in your group. Your kind words mean so much to our team—merci again, and we hope to see you back soon!

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                                                                                      10. Frank

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Excellent service and top quality food. A lovely Christmas vibe with fabulous decorations mixed in to add to French Bistro style. Nice food options

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                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                      Chez Max is rated 4.7 stars by 1313 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                      19:00
                                                                                      Booked 2 times today
                                                                                      Google Map for Chez Max

                                                                                      1 Palace Street, Dublin, Leinster D02KF98

                                                                                      Dining areas

                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                      • Area
                                                                                        Dame Street
                                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                                        Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–10:15 Brunch Sat 11:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00–14:30 Fri 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                        €31 to €50
                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                        French, Bistro, European
                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                        Business Casual
                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                        None
                                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                                        Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                                                        Gary Tilley
                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                        Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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