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

Chez Max

4.7
4.7
1278 Reviews
€31 to €50
French

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 52 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 1,278 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

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.

1,278 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Cosy, festive and welcoming with the consistency of quality in food that has been our long experience of Chez Max

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  2. JP

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent relaxed escape to France for an hour in the always reliable Chez Max. Food was authentically French — Onion soup, croque monsieur, meguez sausages, Cote du Rhone wine — all great and exactly what it promises. Dublin has fewer and fewer of these mid priced gems. A real Christmas venue — warm, inviting and other worldy.

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  3. Lisa

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fabulous as always Great value lovely atmosphere
    Chez MaxResponded today
    Lisa, merci for the kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and the team’s efforts. It’s always a pleasure having you with us, and we’re so glad we could make your night special. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

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  4. Lorna

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite restaurant in the city, never disappoints. Food and service are superb. It is so delightfully French you could easily be transported to Paris. Highly highly recommend.
    Chez MaxResponded today
    Lorna, merci for such a lovely review! We're thrilled to be your favourite spot in the city. It means the world to us that you enjoy the food, service, and those little touches that make it feel like a slice of Paris. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  5. Philip

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely intimate French restaurant beside Dublin castle. Food fantastic. Atmosphere very local Parisian corner bistro feel. Service slightly hit and miss but that’s part of the charm.
    Chez MaxResponded today
    Philip, merci for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and the cozy Parisian vibes—we love bringing that corner-bistro feel to Dublin. As for the service, we’ll take that feedback on board while keeping the charm alive. Hope to see you again soon for another lovely visit!

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  6. Dan

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Possibly the nicest restaurant I have eaten at in Dublin City in a long time, passed by this place so many times over the years and never had the opportunity to eat there until last night. Great value Set Dinner menu with plenty of choice, excellent portion sizes and the flavours were perfectly balanced, excellent wine selection, and amazing attentive staff. Such a cosy and welcoming atmosphere too even on the heated terrace I think this just added to our experience Cannot wait to go back and try some of the other dishes.
    Chez MaxResponded 2 days ago
    Merci, Dan, for your wonderful review! Delighted you finally got the chance to visit and that you enjoyed the set dinner menu, wine selection, and cozy atmosphere—even on the terrace. Thrilled to hear the staff made your evening so special. We can’t wait to have you back to try more dishes soon! Max.

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  7. Nathalie

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent address - very sympathic service - We recommend
    Chez MaxResponded 2 days ago
    Merci, Nathalie! Delighted to hear you enjoyed the service and would recommend us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Gaelan

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed last night. The food was quality and we loved the French vibes. Please keep speaking French to us!
    Chez MaxResponded 2 days ago
    Merci, Gaelan! So happy to hear you enjoyed the food and the French vibes. We’ll definitely keep the French coming next time you visit—à bientôt!

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  9. Irene

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely French food and very reasonably priced. Sat outside on the terrace and it was a bit cold because of the winds but they had heat lamps.
    Chez MaxResponded 2 days ago
    Merci, Irene! So glad you enjoyed the French food and found it reasonably priced. Hopefully, the heat lamps made the terrace a bit cozier despite the winds. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Jackie

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Chez max was very busy on Saturday afternoon, we got fast service and felt pressure to eat up and move on, we were also told so that they needed our table back for five ! a table of 6 beside us were there before us and after us and didn’t seem to be under any pressure to move on..
    Chez MaxResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Jackie, merci for your feedback. We’re surprised, as when we asked your party at the end, you mentioned everything was delicious and fine. Our timeframes are outlined on all booking platforms and our website, especially during a busy December. Regarding the other table, they arrived well before their reservation, which gave them more time. Your party also arrived early and had 2 hours for lunch, beyond the usual 1 hour 30 minutes. We do strive to accommodate all guests, and we hope this clears up any confusion. Merci again for sharing your thoughts!

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Chez Max is rated 4.7 stars by 1278 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 52 times today
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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
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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