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

Chez Max

4.7
4.7
1307 Reviews
€31 to €50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 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

What 1,307 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

1,307 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Hilda

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to this restaurant' ,but it won’t be the last .staff so friendly and accommodating and food was excellent . Service was superb .looking forward to our next trip to Chez Max
    Chez MaxResponded 1 day ago
    Merci, Hilda! We’re so glad your first visit was such a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back. Your kind words about the staff and food mean a lot to us. Looking forward to your next visit!

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  10. Irene

    Dublin

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a gorgeous lunch beautiful food amazingly friendly service from the staff as always. Thanks to Hugo, Eddie and all the staff for their heir wonderful care and their hard work today and every time we dine at ChezMax. Happy Christmas to you all.
    Chez MaxResponded 1 day ago
    Merci, Irene! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear you had such a lovely lunch, and your kind words mean the world to us. Hugo, Eddie, and the whole team truly appreciate your recognition of their care and hard work. You’re always such a joy to have with us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Chez Max!

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FAQs

Chez Max is rated 4.7 stars by 1307 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Chez Max

1 Palace Street, Dublin, Leinster D02KF98

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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