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

Chez Max

4.7
4.7
1351 Reviews
€31 to €50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 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

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

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.
    Early Bird Special Photo

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.

                              • Frenchie Martini€13.50

                                Armagnac, Vanilla Syrup & Coffee.

                                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: February 6, 2025

                                                                                        What 1,351 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

                                                                                          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 the heart of Dublin, with "delicious" and "amazing" food that consistently impresses. Patrons appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff and "lovely atmosphere." Although the space can feel "tight," the "great value" and "Parisian" charm make it a preferred choice for many.

                                                                                        1,351 Reviews

                                                                                        1. Alexandra

                                                                                          Connacht

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          The staff were very friendly and the food and cocktails very tasty. The only option was the Valentine’s Day set menu and I thought it was a bit expensive for what you got. Other than that, all good.

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                                                                                        2. James

                                                                                          New York City

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Delicious food and great service. Tables are quite close together but it adds to the ambience.

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                                                                                        3. gerry

                                                                                          Warwickshire

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          FROM START TO FINISH EXCELLENT. GREAT CHOICE .WONDERFUL WINE. Happy out
                                                                                          Chez MaxResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                          Merci, Gerry! Delighted to hear you enjoyed everything from start to finish. Hope to welcome you back soon for another great meal and a wonderful glass of wine!

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                                                                                        4. Zuzana

                                                                                          Dublin

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Very nice atmosphere which transports you straight to Paris. Great food, non pretentious, generous portions. Great value for your money.
                                                                                          Chez MaxResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                          Merci, Zuzana! We’re so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and generous portions. Delighted to hear it brought a little taste of Paris to your experience. Hope to see you again soon!

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                                                                                        5. Gemma

                                                                                          Leinster

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          An excellent, leisurely meal with friendly service. It was very good value also.
                                                                                          Chez MaxResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                          Merci, Gemma! We’re delighted you had a lovely, relaxed meal and enjoyed the friendly service. Great value and great experiences are what we aim for! Hope to see you again soon.

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                                                                                        6. Anna

                                                                                          Dublin

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on February 8, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Really good quality food, service and atmosphere. A bit on the pricier side but worth it for an occasion. Beautiful ribeye
                                                                                          Chez MaxResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                          Merci, Anna! We’re delighted you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. The ribeye is a favourite! We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another special occasion soon.

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                                                                                        7. Audrey

                                                                                          Dublin

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          2.0

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on February 7, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 2
                                                                                          2. Food 3
                                                                                          3. Service 2
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Nice atmosphere and friendly. It was annoying that our first choice (which was charcuterie) was not available at 2 O clock (for a French restaurant this is unacceptable) and neither was my second choice. The waitress was pleasant but not experienced enough to deal with this situation. As I had invited a guest I was very disappointed.
                                                                                          Chez MaxResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                          Dear, Audrey. We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and friendly service. Just to clarify, our afternoon menu is not available at the moment, which is why it isn’t listed on our website or OpenTable menu. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon for a great dining experience!

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                                                                                        8. William

                                                                                          Dublin

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on February 5, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Always excellent. One doesn't actually get to France by going to Chez Max, but you're at least half-way there.
                                                                                          Chez MaxResponded on February 6, 2025
                                                                                          Merci, William! Delighted to hear you enjoy your experience at Chez Max. We may not be in France, but we love bringing a little taste of it to Dublin! Looking forward to welcoming you again soon.

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                                                                                        9. Brian

                                                                                          Dublin

                                                                                          19 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          19 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on February 2, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Excellent food. Excellent service. Felt like we were in Paris!
                                                                                          Chez MaxResponded on February 5, 2025
                                                                                          Merci, Brian! So happy you felt transported to Paris—always a compliment! Looking forward to your next visit.

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                                                                                        10. Conall

                                                                                          Dublin

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined on February 2, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          A wonderful night of beautiful French cuisine in a convivial atmosphere. Excellent!
                                                                                          Chez MaxResponded on February 5, 2025
                                                                                          Merci, Conall! So glad you enjoyed the French cuisine and the atmosphere. Hope to see you again for another great evening!

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                                                                                        FAQs

                                                                                        Chez Max is rated 4.7 stars by 1351 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                        Make a reservation

                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                        7:00 PM
                                                                                        Booked 22 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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