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

Chez Max

4.7
4.7
1300 Reviews
€31 to €50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 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 1,300 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

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.

1,300 Reviews
  1. Elfriede

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very popular busy restaurant, small but very enjoyable

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  2. Hilda

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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

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  3. Irene

    Dublin

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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.

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  4. Kathryn

    VIP

    Dublin

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely French meal in a vibrant restaurant. Great way to celebrate with Xmas with friends
    Chez MaxResponded 1 day ago
    Merci, Kathryn! Delighted you had a lovely French meal and a great time celebrating Christmas with your friends. Hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Joan

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food and wine were excellent and the staff were very friendly and attentive. However we were outside and even though there was heating in the area it was still very very cold!!!!!
    Chez MaxResponded 1 day ago
    Merci for your review, Joan. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food, wine, and service—it means a lot to us. We're sorry to hear you felt cold outside, even with the heating. We’ll take this on board to make the outdoor experience cosier in the future.

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  6. Jill

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, wonderful food, wonderful staff, smiley, happy, welcoming and wonderful ambience.
    Chez MaxResponded 1 day ago
    Merci, Jill! We’re delighted you enjoyed the food, the team, and the atmosphere. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. Looking forward to welcoming you again!

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  7. Josh

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my first time to try French food. Everything was perfect!!!
    Chez MaxResponded 3 days ago
    Merci, Josh! We’re thrilled your first experience with French cuisine was perfect. Hope to welcome you back for more delicious moments at Chez Max!

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  8. Paul

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the better price / value experiences currently available in dublin city Nice food. Read a good service, very Lively and pleasant ambience and a great all round experience This style of French bistro id offered in a number of western european countries , with chez max in dublin by far the best and infinitely ahead of similar views in london French bistro Staples well executed at very good prices znd a lovely night out
    Chez MaxResponded 2 days ago
    Merci, Paul! Delighted you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and value. Your kind words mean a lot—à bientôt!

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  9. Orla

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon in Chez Max. Food as always was fantastic.
    Chez MaxResponded 5 days ago
    Bonjour Orla! Merci for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you had a lovely afternoon with us. It's always a pleasure to know you enjoyed the food! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  10. Orla

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really really enjoyed our meal here for a family birthday. Staff were very accommodating of our request for a candle-lit dessert, remembering my dad's name as they sang happy birthday to him. Food was beautiful in presentation and in flavour. I had salmon and avocado on a demi baguete and I could tell the ingredients were very fresh and of good qaulity. The service was so prompt yet we didn't feel rushed. We sat out in the terrace and I was initially concerned that it would be cold, but it was warm, ambient and relaxing. Will definitely be back as a family. Thank you so much to the lovely staff that helped make this birthday so special.
    Chez MaxResponded 5 days ago
    Merci, Orla! Delighted to hear your family birthday was so special with us. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the fresh, flavourful food and cosy terrace vibes. It was a pleasure celebrating with your dad—our team loved being part of the moment. Can’t wait to welcome you all back again soon!

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FAQs

Chez Max is rated 4.7 stars by 1300 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 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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