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

Chez Max

4.7
4.7
1256 Reviews
€31 to €50
French

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2 people
9:00 pm
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 1,256 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 offers a delightful taste of France in Dublin with "amazing food" and "awesome service." Guests praise its charming atmosphere, friendly staff, and authentic French cuisine, including standout dishes like French onion soup and steak frites. The outdoor seating provides a "calm oasis," perfect for enjoying a warm summer's evening.

1,256 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a really long pleasant lunch today in what felt like a little bit of France - a perfect setting. Looking forward to my next visit.
    Chez MaxResponded 1 day ago
    Daniel, merci for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your lunch and the charming ambiance—it’s great to hear it felt like a little escape to France. We’ll strive to make your next visit in two weeks even more memorable!

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  2. Ben

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very authentic and enjoyable French style bistro.One could be in Paris all the standard fare well done,French Onion Soup,Boeuf Bourginon ,Moules Frites etc.The wine list is good too.
    Chez MaxResponded 2 days ago
    Ben, merci for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the authentic French bistro experience – it’s exactly what we aim for. Great to hear you appreciated the classics like the French Onion Soup and Boeuf Bourguignon, as well as our wine selection. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  3. valerie

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a moderate to high price restaurant, at least in my world. Everything was delicious, from the moules and beetroot salad starters, the cod and chicken supreme main and the shared Cafe Gourmand - a selection of tiny desserts and an accompanying tea or coffee. The wine list seems extensive - I just looked for the least expensive one by the glass. Lovely service and I would highly recommend
    Chez MaxResponded 2 days ago
    Valerie, merci for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed everything, from the starters to the mains and the Café Gourmand – it’s always a crowd-pleaser. We know the hospitality industry has gotten very expensive in Dublin, but we do our best to offer a great selection of wine at fair prices while keeping the quality high. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us. Hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Elizabeth

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very nice and staff were very attentive.
    Chez MaxResponded 2 days ago
    Elizabeth, merci for your review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and found our staff attentive – that’s exactly what we aim for. We notice there’s a bit of room to improve on ambience, and we’ll take your feedback on board as we’re always striving to make every visit even better. Hope to welcome you back soon!

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  5. Rachel

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu choice. Group of 6. All orders of food were very tasty, really fresh produce. Service excellent. Really good price menu. Lucky to get an inside table. Will visit again. Thank you.
    Chez MaxResponded 2 days ago
    Rachel, merci for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear your group of six enjoyed the fresh, tasty dishes and found the service excellent. Delighted you were able to get an inside table and had a great experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  6. Ciara

    Munster

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Myself and 5 others dined here for my 21st Birthday, and while the food was amazing, I can't say I enjoyed my time in the restaurant. I booked the table for 7:00 and during the booking process there was no mention of a time we would have to leave the table by. When we all sat down at the restaurant, the waitress serving us rather abruptly told us that she needed the table back at 9:00 pm sharp. I thought it was somewhat strange, as the restaurant said it closes at 10:00 pm on Saturdays and I imagined they wouldn't accept a booking past 9:00. This immediately put a time pressure on us, however I figured that 2 hours was enough time and wasn't too unreasonable. However she proceeded to remind us on multiple occasions what time we had to be gone by over the course of our meal, making it constantly feel like we weren't welcome. Three of us had ordered desserts at the start but they didn't come out until 10 to 9:00, and we once again were reminded that we had to be gone in 10 minutes when she came by. This was incredibly frustrating as not only did I not see any other diners around me being constantly told to leave, but it also meant we couldn't enjoy the desserts or simply enjoy the food at a leisurely pace for my Birthday. I have to emphasise again that all the food was incredible, some of the nicest I've enjoyed in any restaurant. But I felt that we were treated like second class diners with no reason given as to why the table needed to be cleared off so quickly and with no one else around us being treated like this.
    Chez MaxResponded on 19 November 2024
    Dear Ciara, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I sincerely apologise if your experience with us fell short of expectations or if you felt uncomfortable during your visit. Regarding the timing, I’m truly sorry if it felt rushed. As noted on OpenTable and our website, tables are for 1 hour and 45 minutes to ensure all our guests can be accommodated. I understand that some of your party arrived late, and this may have contributed to the situation. Our team aims to manage such instances delicately, and I regret if this was not the case during your visit. On a brighter note, I am delighted that you enjoyed the food, and I will be sure to pass your kind words on to our chefs. Once again, please accept my heartfelt apologies, and I hope you will give us another chance. Max.

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  7. alexandra

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was very nice, the food, the staff and the atmosphere. The only downfall was having to pay 34 euros for some chicken and mash potato for our toddler. The price of a menu for just a main. Maybe you guys should add a kid option at a decent price.
    Chez MaxResponded 7 days ago
    Bonjour, Alexandra. Thanks a million for your lovely feedback about the food, staff, and atmosphere. It’s great to hear you enjoyed your time with us! I’m so sorry about the mix-up with your kid’s meal. We’ve refunded you for it, and I really appreciate you letting us know. The idea of a kids' menu is a brilliant suggestion—we’ll definitely be looking into it. In the meantime, if you’re planning another visit, drop us a heads-up so we can make sure to look after you properly. Hope to see you again soon! Max.

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  8. Terry

    Dublin

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just love eating at this restaurant, the food atmosphere and staff never disappoints 😀😀
    Chez MaxResponded on 18 November 2024
    Terry, thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had another wonderful experience with us. Your support means the world, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Merci beaucoup!

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  9. Alan

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An authentic French Dining experience in the heart of Dublin. Highly Recommended
    Chez MaxResponded on 18 November 2024
    Alan, thank you for the lovely recommendation! We’re delighted you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  10. Larry

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous setting with really well cooked elegant food, desserts were beautifully presented and the service from Valentine was exemplary, bravo!
    Chez MaxResponded on 14 November 2024
    Larry, thanks so much for the lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed the food and atmosphere, and I’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Valentine. His warmth really does make a difference! Hope to see you back at Chez Max soon!

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Chez Max is rated 4.7 stars by 1256 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 pm
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
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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