Chez Max - Richmond VA

4.8

1392 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

Bienvenue Chez Max!

Savory aromas drift from the kitchen as one enters the front door, giving a hint of culinary delights to come. The casual and comfortable, yet elegant interior of the restaurant is warm and inviting. A large stone fireplace adorns a corner in the main dining room, casting a soft glow around the room.

We are Richmond’s premier French dining experience. Our menu is a collection of dishes cultivated by a Master French chef. We offer an array of fine wines from around the world, 23 are poured by the glass. Our mixologist boasts an impressive range of signature crafted cocktails and guest favorites.

As we are often fully seated on Fridays and Saturdays, we can only hold a reservation for 15 minutes without advanced notice. We allocate 2 hours for parties of 2 to 5, 2 ½ hours for parties of 6 or more.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(804) 754-3464
Website
http://chezmaxva.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Gary 'Skip' Frazzano
Private party facilities
Two private rooms available with advanced notice with seating of 16 and 20 respectively. Both rooms have secured access for privacy.

Location
10622 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23238
Neighborhood
Richmond
Cross street
Pump Road and Patterson Avenue
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Complimentary Glass of Champagne for Birthdays and Anniversaries
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Each guest at your table over the age of 21 will receive a complimentary glass of Champagne when celebrating an anniversary or birthday with us!

Escargots en Cercueils$18.00
escargot | garlic | butter | brandy | pernod | puff pastry
Moules à la Marinière$16.00
mussels | garlic | shallots | white wine | butter | heavy cream | gluten free
Tartare de Thon$16.00
ahi tuna | olive oil | lemon | capers | shallots | horseradish saffron aioli | potato gaufrette | gluten free
Foie Gras$25.00
duck liver | blackberries | vanilla poached bosc pear | crostini | micro-greens | gluten free optional

Salades

Salade Maison$10.00
Salade César$10.00
Salade d’Avocat et de Brie$17.00
hass avocado | brie cheese | dried cranberries | house vinaigrette | gluten free optional

Soupes

Français à l’Oignon$11.00
dry sherry | gruyère cheese | gluten free optional
Elle Soupe de Crabe$11.00
heavy cream | crab stock | sherry | lump crabmeat

Accompagnements

Épinards à la Crème$12.00
creamed spinach
Haricots Verts$9.00
green beans
Champignons Sautés$10.00
sautéed mushrooms
Asperge$10.00
asparagus
Carottes Glacées$10.00
glazed carrots
Purée de Pomme de Terre$9.00
mashed potatoes
Pommes de Terre Gratinées$12.00
au gratin potatoes

Entrées

Each Entrée comes with one Accompagnement

Foie de Veau$36.00
calf's liver | spanish onions | sauce robert
Côtelettes d'Agneau$52.00
half-rack of lamb chops | olive oil | thyme | sweet vermouth | rosemary-brandy demi-glace | gluten free
Canard à l'Orange$36.00
white pekin duck breast | l'orange sauce | gluten free
Prise du Jour - Prix du Marché
fresh catch of the day
Morue à la Sauce Provençale$34.00
cod | provençale sauce: tomatoes, capers, and black olives
Sole de Douvres - Prix du Marché
dover sole | meunière; butter, parsley, lemon, and capers | gluten free optional
Côtelette de Veau$49.00
veal chop | demi-glacé reduction | gluten free
Filet Mignon$58.00
black angus filet | green peppercorn sauce | gluten free
Côtelette de Porc$32.00
asian-spiced pork chop | demi-glace | apricot-golden raisin chutney | gluten free
Crêpes de Fruits de Mer$30.00
assorted seafood | mushroom champagne beurre blanc | crêpes | caviar | cremé fraiche
Saumon Farci à la Chair de Crabe$39.00
salmon | lump crabmeat | beurre blanc | gluten free
Bar Chilien au Beurre d'Écrevisses - Prix du Marché
chilean sea bass | crawfish butter sauce

Desserts

Crème Brûlée$10.00
crème brûlée
Cheesecake New-Yorkais$10.00
new york style cheesecake
Tarte au Citron Vert$10.00
key lime pie
Sorbet Assorti$10.00
assorted sorbet
Tarte Vielle France$10.00
apple and peach tart
Gâteau au Chocolat$10.00
molten chocolate cake

What 1,392 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Richmond
Best Overall
Richmond
Best Food
Richmond
Best Service
Richmond
Great for fine wines
Richmond
Romantic

Review summary

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Chez Max in Richmond, VA, offers a "wonderful experience" with "excellent service and food." Celebrated for its "superb" cuisine and "incredible service," it's a favorite for special occasions. Diners rave about the "amazing" seafood and "impeccable" service by long-time servers like Roland and Oliver. A "hidden gem" for fine dining enthusiasts.

1,392 Reviews

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Michael
VIP
Washington DC
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My second time at this amazing restaurant and twice now, it has not disappointed me. A cold Sunday evening makes for a far more relaxing dinning experience and one can’t overlook the half price on bottles of some of the finest wines. I begrudgingly decided to have the farm raised venison from all places, New Zealand and Boy! Was it the best! Oliver, the waiter was terrific and so were the other staff members. The owner was always pleasant. I highly recommend Chez Mex for any occasion. Well worth it.
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cherise
VIP
Richmond
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have never had a bad experience at Chex Max. We have celebrated so many special occasions at this restaurant! I love the french chalet vibe. The food is always fresh and incredibly good. Brian- the owner makes everyone feel at home. Roland-has been the server extraordinaire for as long as I can remember. Skip-he is an incredible Chef. I could go on and on. Perfect date night, special occasion visit or if you just want a wonderful dinner experience.
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Linda
VIP
Richmond
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The filet is perfectly prepared and always outstanding. All of the sides are delicious and plentiful. Service is outstanding. A lovely spot for a quiet dinner or large celebration.
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Drew
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience, our first but not last time there! Food was amazing and generous portions. Staff attentive but not smothering, owners stopped by to chat with us. Highly recomnended.
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Christy
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and amazing food! Highly recommend.
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Marge
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely, delicious meal, impeccable service - highly recommend!
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Robin
Richmond
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Complimentary champagne for our birthdays was nice (but would’ve liked another option if that wasn’t our “thing”), food came out fast. We ordered lamb and the steak. Cooked per request-lamb was good and steak was ok-the peppercorn sauce was overpowering. The highlights of the meal were the mashed potatoes and crème brûlée-which is not what should’ve been the highlight for such an expensive meal. Our waiter and the waitstaff were very attentive-but you spend this kind of money for an overall experience. We won’t be back considering we have several places that knock this out of the running. So, if you are looking for upscale dining overall experience -look elsewhere. They did have a couple that were “regulars” so maybe this is the place for older couples who are used to their experience.
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Michael
Richmond
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first experience dining at Chez Max the evening of January 5 was excellent in every way: ambiance, food, service…everything to celebrate our 50th anniversary, complete with a glass of “bubbly” after we were seated at the table closest to the fireplace on this extremely cold evening. We are looking forward to returning in the near future!
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Sherry
Tallahassee
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant with incredible service and delicious food!
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Mark
VIP
Richmond
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful experience! Everything was excellent, especially the sea bass.
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FAQs

Chez Max - Richmond VA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 754-3464.

Chez Max - Richmond VA is rated 4.8 stars by 1392 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

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

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10622 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23238

Additional information

Cross street
Pump Road and Patterson Avenue
Neighborhood
Richmond
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gary 'Skip' Frazzano
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://chezmaxva.com/
Phone number
(804) 754-3464
Private party facilities
Two private rooms available with advanced notice with seating of 16 and 20 respectively. Both rooms have secured access for privacy.

Chez Max - Richmond VA

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Complimentary Glass of Champagne for Birthdays and Anniversaries

Apéritifs

Escargots en Cercueils$18.00

Moules à la Marinière$16.00

Tartare de Thon$16.00

Foie Gras$25.00

Salades

Salade Maison$10.00

Salade César$10.00

Salade d’Avocat et de Brie$17.00

Soupes

Français à l’Oignon$11.00

Elle Soupe de Crabe$11.00

Accompagnements

Épinards à la Crème$12.00

Haricots Verts$9.00

Champignons Sautés$10.00

Asperge$10.00

Carottes Glacées$10.00

Purée de Pomme de Terre$9.00

Pommes de Terre Gratinées$12.00

Entrées

Foie de Veau$36.00

Côtelettes d'Agneau$52.00

Canard à l'Orange$36.00

Prise du Jour - Prix du Marché

Morue à la Sauce Provençale$34.00

Sole de Douvres - Prix du Marché

Côtelette de Veau$49.00

Filet Mignon$58.00

Côtelette de Porc$32.00

Crêpes de Fruits de Mer$30.00

Saumon Farci à la Chair de Crabe$39.00

Bar Chilien au Beurre d'Écrevisses - Prix du Marché

Desserts

Crème Brûlée$10.00

Cheesecake New-Yorkais$10.00

Tarte au Citron Vert$10.00

Sorbet Assorti$10.00

Tarte Vielle France$10.00

Gâteau au Chocolat$10.00

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