Chez Max

4.7

1315 Reviews

€31 to €50

French

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 23 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

Popular dishes

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

What 1,315 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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.

1,315 Reviews

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Nick
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food had superb mussels and great steaks lovely ambience great service
Chez MaxResponded today
Merci, Nick! So glad you enjoyed the mussels, steaks, and the atmosphere. Delighted the service hit the mark too.
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Pam
VIP
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and great experience, first time there but will definitely be going back
Chez MaxResponded 2 days ago
Thank you Pam, We'll be happy to see you again with us !
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Katherine
Dublin
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 6 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.
Chez MaxResponded 3 days ago
Merci, Katherine! We're so pleased you enjoyed the food and service, especially on such a special day. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!
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Kamila
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 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.
Chez MaxResponded 3 days ago
Merci, Kamila! We're delighted you enjoyed the food, wine, and service. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 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.
Chez MaxResponded 3 days ago
Merci for the lovely words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, ambiance, and Val's service. Hope to see you again soon!
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Niamh
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 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.
Chez MaxResponded 3 days ago
Merci, Niamh! Delighted you enjoyed the food and service. Happy we could accommodate your request—hope to see you again soon!
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Martin
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 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.
Chez MaxResponded 3 days ago
Merci, Martin! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and that our team brought a little Parisian magic to your evening. Wishing you all the best for 2025—à bientôt!
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Robert
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
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 7 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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Nadiia
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
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 7 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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Siobhan
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
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 7 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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FAQs

Chez Max is rated 4.7 stars by 1315 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

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

Website
https://chezmax.com/
Phone number
(01) 633 7215

Chez Max

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Crème brûlée

Cheese Board

Boeuf Bourguignon

APÉRITIFS

Kir€9.50

Kir Royal€12.50

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

Ricard.€5.50

Crémant de Bourgogne €11.50 l €65.00

Cocktail Champagne Soup€12.50

Pineberry Cocktail€12.50

Frenchie Martini€13.50

MIMOSA€9.00

Bellini€10.00

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

Noisette

Black

White

Cappuccino

Viennois€4.60

Latte€3.80

Chai Latte€4.50

Mocha€4.20

Hot Chocolate€3.60

French Tea€2.60

Selection of Herbal Tea€3.00

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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