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

Chez Max

4.7
4.7
1383 Reviews
€31 to €50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

To reserve a group lunch (for parties of 9 or more) or a group dinner (for parties of 7 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.

Reservation timeframes:
**Lunch Seating:** 1 hour 30 minutes
**Dinner Seating:** 1 hour and 45 minutes for reservations at 5pm, and 2 hours for bookings from 6pm onwards.

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

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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
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gary Tilley
  • Neighborhood
    Dame Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Early Bird Special

    €29.90 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Chez Max’s Early Bird Menu brings a touch of France to Dublin with dishes like Boeuf Bourguignon and Moules Marinières, all made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, including 100% Irish meat and Donegal fish. For just €29.90, enjoy two courses only in a cozy, Parisian-style setting—perfect for relaxing after work or starting your evening early. Available Monday to Thursday, 5-6 PM, it’s a chance to enjoy great food, a warm atmosphere, and a little escape from the everyday, without breaking the bank.
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What 1,383 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Dublin 2

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Max offers an authentic French dining experience in Dublin with "delicious food" and "very attentive staff." The cozy atmosphere is reminiscent of a Parisian bistro, featuring "authentic French cuisine" and a "wonderful wine list." Despite occasional seating and service issues, diners consistently praise the "excellent service" and "great value."
1,383 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the onion soup and foie gras to start, can't fault it at all. For mains we had ray wings (new on the menu in the last couple weeks, hopefully staying on) and beef bourguignon (always delish). Topped off with apple tart tatin and and creme brulee, all washed down with a steady Malbec. Very tasty night indeed. The staff and service are outstanding.

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    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal and wine. Staff were excellent and very friendly. Highly recommend!

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  3. Janet

    Dublin10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a birthday dinner for my partner here last night. The food was delicious as always. The moules and crème brûlée were particularly good . We arrived a little early for our booking and we were offered a table by the door. As it was cold the manager turned on the gas heater to ensure we were comfortable. As soon as a table came free further into the restaurant he offered to move us. Great food and great service chez max. Big thanks to our lovely waiter from Nice who is in Ireland studying English. He did a great job!!! Will be back for sure

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    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely exquisite meal. The duck and boeuf bourguignon were excellent.
    Chez MaxResponded on March 18, 2025
    Merci ! We are glad if you enjoyed your experience with us !

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  5. Stephen

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's become a tradition now to attend Chez Max each year to celebrate my wife's birthday. Super spot. Lovely food. Attentive staff and lovely atmosphere. We highly recommend it.
    Chez MaxResponded on March 15, 2025
    Thank you Stephen, Always a pleasure to host you ,see you next year !

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  6. marcel

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in the world. I will came again. God bless you.
    Chez MaxResponded on March 12, 2025
    Merci Beaucoup Marcel! Looking forward to see you again!

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    Edinburgh2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the main reasons for eating here was to sample the advertised Escargot , whe the dish arrived it was nothing anywhere near as described Escargots de Bourgogne Baked Snails in the Shell, Garlic and Parsley Butter No shells and most certainly not Bourgogne as agreed by the owner !!..They did not charge me for the dish but my reason for going there in the first place was not met !! Very good waiter from Nice and other dishes were just ok !

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  8. HenB

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and staff is amazing. Really gives great French cuisine. Enjoyed a lot
    Chez MaxResponded on March 10, 2025
    Merci, Hen! Great to hear you enjoyed the food and service. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another taste of France!

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  9. Richard

    Dublin15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A most enjoyable meal on a very busy Saturday night. The service and food were well up to standard.
    Chez MaxResponded on March 10, 2025
    Merci, Richard! Great to hear you enjoyed your meal and the service, even on a busy night. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  10. Catherine

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beef bourginon very rjch and tasty, my son's t bone steak was very tender.
    Chez MaxResponded on March 10, 2025
    Merci, Catherine! Great to hear you enjoyed the beef bourguignon and that the steak was a hit. Hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

Chez Max is rated 4.7 stars by 1383 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
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
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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