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

Chez Max

4.7
4.7
1313 Reviews
€31 to €50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 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
  • 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

What 1,313 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 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.

1,313 Reviews
  1. Katherine

    Dublin

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 3 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 today
    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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  2. Kamila

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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 today
    Merci, Kamila! We're delighted you enjoyed the food, wine, and service. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 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 today
    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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  4. Niamh

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 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 today
    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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  5. Martin

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 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 today
    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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  6. Robert

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 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 4 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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  7. Nadiia

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 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 4 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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  8. Siobhan

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 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 4 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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  9. Anne

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 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 4 days 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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  10. Robert

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 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 4 days 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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FAQs

Chez Max is rated 4.7 stars by 1313 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 19 times today
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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