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

Chez Max

4.7
4.7
1307 Reviews
€31 to €50
French

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 25 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 8:00 am–10:15 am Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 633 7215
  • Website
    https://chezmax.com/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gary Tilley
  • Location
    1 Palace Street, Dublin, Leinster D02KF98
  • Neighborhood
    Dame Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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: October 24, 2024

                                                                                      What 1,307 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
                                                                                      • 4.4Value

                                                                                      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.

                                                                                      1,307 Reviews

                                                                                      1. Robert

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 1 day 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 today
                                                                                        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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                                                                                      2. Nadiia

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 1 day 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 today
                                                                                        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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                                                                                      3. Siobhan

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 1 day 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 today
                                                                                        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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                                                                                      4. Anne

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 1 day 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 today
                                                                                        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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                                                                                      5. Robert

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Beautiful authentic restaurant with brilliant staff and great food. Amazing Xmas atmosphere located right beside Dublin Castel Xmas markets. Will be back again soon. Rob.
                                                                                        Chez MaxResponded today
                                                                                        Merci, Rob! Delighted you and your wife enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and our little spot near the Christmas markets. We’re always happy to make things as comfortable as possible, especially with the bad weather. Looking forward to welcoming you both back soon!

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                                                                                      6. Catherine

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Great service, great food! Lovely Christmas lunch!
                                                                                        Chez MaxResponded today
                                                                                        Merci, Catherine! We're so happy you enjoyed your Christmas lunch with us. It means a lot to hear that you had a great experience. Hope to see you again soon!

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                                                                                      7. Emma

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Great food and lovely service. I would recommend.
                                                                                        Chez MaxResponded today
                                                                                        Merci, Emma! So glad you enjoyed the food and service. Your recommendation means a lot to us—hope to see you again soon!

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                                                                                      8. Elfriede

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Very popular busy restaurant, small but very enjoyable
                                                                                        Chez MaxResponded today
                                                                                        Merci, Elfriede! We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience with us, even on a busy day. Hope to see you again soon!

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                                                                                      9. Hilda

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        This was our first visit to this restaurant' ,but it won’t be the last .staff so friendly and accommodating and food was excellent . Service was superb .looking forward to our next trip to Chez Max
                                                                                        Chez MaxResponded today
                                                                                        Merci, Hilda! We’re so glad your first visit was such a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back. Your kind words about the staff and food mean a lot to us. Looking forward to your next visit!

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                                                                                      10. Irene

                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                        11 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        11 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        We had a gorgeous lunch beautiful food amazingly friendly service from the staff as always. Thanks to Hugo, Eddie and all the staff for their heir wonderful care and their hard work today and every time we dine at ChezMax. Happy Christmas to you all.
                                                                                        Chez MaxResponded today
                                                                                        Merci, Irene! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear you had such a lovely lunch, and your kind words mean the world to us. Hugo, Eddie, and the whole team truly appreciate your recognition of their care and hard work. You’re always such a joy to have with us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Chez Max!

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                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                      Chez Max is rated 4.7 stars by 1307 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                      Make a reservation

                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                      8:30 PM
                                                                                      Booked 25 times today
                                                                                      Google Map for Chez Max

                                                                                      1 Palace Street, Dublin, Leinster D02KF98

                                                                                      Dining areas

                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                                        Dame Street
                                                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                                                        Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:15 am Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                      • 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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