Chez Max

4.7

1309 Reviews

€31 to €50

French

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 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 1,309 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 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.

1,309 Reviews

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Niamh
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day 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.
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Robert
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days 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 1 day 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 2 days 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 1 day 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 2 days 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 1 day 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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Anne
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days 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 1 day ago
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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Robert
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 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 1 day ago
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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Frank
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and top quality food. A lovely Christmas vibe with fabulous decorations mixed in to add to French Bistro style. Nice food options
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Catherine
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, great food! Lovely Christmas lunch!
Chez MaxResponded 1 day ago
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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Emma
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and lovely service. I would recommend.
Chez MaxResponded 1 day ago
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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Elfriede
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very popular busy restaurant, small but very enjoyable
Chez MaxResponded 1 day ago
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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FAQs

Chez Max is rated 4.7 stars by 1309 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

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 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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