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Chez Max - Richmond VA, Richmond, VA

Chez Max - Richmond VA

4.8
4.8
1371 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Bienvenue Chez Max!

Savory aromas drift from the kitchen as one enters the front door, giving a hint of culinary delights to come. The casual and comfortable, yet elegant interior of the restaurant is warm and inviting. A large stone fireplace adorns a corner in the main dining room, casting a soft glow around the room.

We are Richmond’s premier French dining experience. Our menu is a collection of dishes cultivated by a Master French chef. We offer an array of fine wines from around the world, 23 are poured by the glass. Our mixologist boasts an impressive range of signature crafted cocktails and guest favorites.

As we are often fully seated on Fridays and Saturdays, we can only hold a reservation for 15 minutes without advanced notice. We allocate 2 hours for parties of 2 to 5, 2 ½ hours for parties of 6 or more.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (804) 754-3464
  • Website
    http://chezmaxva.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Gary 'Skip' Frazzano
  • Private party facilities
    Two private rooms available with advanced notice with seating of 16 and 20 respectively. Both rooms have secured access for privacy.
  • Location
    10622 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23238
  • Area
    Richmond
  • Cross Street
    Pump Road and Patterson Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Complimentary Glass of Champagne for Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm,Wed - Thu - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm,Fri - Sat - 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Each guest at your table over the age of 21 will receive a complimentary glass of Champagne when celebrating an anniversary or birthday with us!

Menu

Apéritifs

  • Escargots en CercueilsUSD 18.00

    escargot | garlic | butter | brandy | pernod | puff pastry

    • Moules à la MarinièreUSD 16.00

      mussels | garlic | shallots | white wine | butter | heavy cream | gluten free

      • Tartare de ThonUSD 16.00

        ahi tuna | olive oil | lemon | capers | shallots | horseradish saffron aioli | potato gaufrette | gluten free

        • Foie GrasUSD 25.00

          duck liver | blackberries | vanilla poached bosc pear | crostini | micro-greens | gluten free optional

          Salades

          • Salade MaisonUSD 10.00

            • Salade CésarUSD 10.00

              • Salade d’Avocat et de BrieUSD 17.00

                hass avocado | brie cheese | dried cranberries | house vinaigrette | gluten free optional

                Soupes

                • Français à l’OignonUSD 11.00

                  dry sherry | gruyère cheese | gluten free optional

                  • Elle Soupe de CrabeUSD 11.00

                    heavy cream | crab stock | sherry | lump crabmeat

                    Accompagnements

                    • Épinards à la CrèmeUSD 12.00

                      creamed spinach

                      • Haricots VertsUSD 9.00

                        green beans

                        • Champignons SautésUSD 10.00

                          sautéed mushrooms

                          • AspergeUSD 10.00

                            asparagus

                            • Carottes GlacéesUSD 10.00

                              glazed carrots

                              • Purée de Pomme de TerreUSD 9.00

                                mashed potatoes

                                • Pommes de Terre GratinéesUSD 12.00

                                  au gratin potatoes

                                  Entrées

                                  Each Entrée comes with one Accompagnement

                                  • Foie de VeauUSD 36.00

                                    calf's liver | spanish onions | sauce robert

                                    • Côtelettes d'AgneauUSD 52.00

                                      half-rack of lamb chops | olive oil | thyme | sweet vermouth | rosemary-brandy demi-glace | gluten free

                                      • Canard à l'OrangeUSD 36.00

                                        white pekin duck breast | l'orange sauce | gluten free

                                        • Prise du Jour - Prix du Marché

                                          fresh catch of the day

                                          • Morue à la Sauce ProvençaleUSD 34.00

                                            cod | provençale sauce: tomatoes, capers, and black olives

                                            • Sole de Douvres - Prix du Marché

                                              dover sole | meunière; butter, parsley, lemon, and capers | gluten free optional

                                              • Côtelette de VeauUSD 49.00

                                                veal chop | demi-glacé reduction | gluten free

                                                • Filet MignonUSD 58.00

                                                  black angus filet | green peppercorn sauce | gluten free

                                                  • Côtelette de PorcUSD 32.00

                                                    asian-spiced pork chop | demi-glace | apricot-golden raisin chutney | gluten free

                                                    • Crêpes de Fruits de MerUSD 30.00

                                                      assorted seafood | mushroom champagne beurre blanc | crêpes | caviar | cremé fraiche

                                                      • Saumon Farci à la Chair de CrabeUSD 39.00

                                                        salmon | lump crabmeat | beurre blanc | gluten free

                                                        • Bar Chilien au Beurre d'Écrevisses - Prix du Marché

                                                          chilean sea bass | crawfish butter sauce

                                                          Desserts

                                                          • Crème BrûléeUSD 10.00

                                                            crème brûlée

                                                            • Cheesecake New-YorkaisUSD 10.00

                                                              new york style cheesecake

                                                              • Tarte au Citron VertUSD 10.00

                                                                key lime pie

                                                                • Sorbet AssortiUSD 10.00

                                                                  assorted sorbet

                                                                  • Tarte Vielle FranceUSD 10.00

                                                                    apple and peach tart

                                                                    • Gâteau au ChocolatUSD 10.00

                                                                      molten chocolate cake

                                                                      Last updated: 15 December 2024

                                                                      What 1,371 people are saying

                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                      4.8
                                                                      4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                      • 4.8Food
                                                                      • 4.9Service
                                                                      • 4.7Ambience
                                                                      • 4.6Value

                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                      Loved For

                                                                      • Virginia

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                                                                      • Richmond

                                                                        Best Overall

                                                                      • Richmond

                                                                        Best Food

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                                                                        Best Service

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                                                                        Best Ambience

                                                                      • Richmond

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                                                                      • Richmond

                                                                        Romantic

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      Chez Max in Richmond, VA, consistently delivers a "fantastic French dining experience" with "incredible food and attentive service." Guests rave about the "exquisite classic French cuisine" and "phenomenal service." The intimate ambiance and a "top-notch wine list" make it perfect for special occasions. Don't miss their "best escargot in RVA."

                                                                      1,371 Reviews

                                                                      1. Mary Jean

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Richmond

                                                                        49 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        49 reviews

                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        We had another fabulous dinner at chez max. The restaurant has been a favorite for years! Food delicious. Service by Oliver excellent. Highly recommend!
                                                                        Chez Max - Richmond VAResponded 3 days ago
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                                                                      2. Dania

                                                                        Richmond

                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Or server, Roland, was amazing! He was knowledgable, friendly and very attentive to our needs. We have been to Chez Max before and have always enjoyed ourselves, but this time was absolutely superb! We brought friends that had never been and they were very impressed with the food and service, and we all plan to be back soon! Thank you for a wonderful experience again!
                                                                        Chez Max - Richmond VAResponded on 9 December 2024
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                                                                      3. Kevin

                                                                        Las Vegas

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        We were celebrating our anniversary and it was an absolutely wonderful experience! They even treated us to a complementary glass of champagne to celebrate!
                                                                        Chez Max - Richmond VAResponded on 7 December 2024
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                                                                      4. Rachael

                                                                        Richmond

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on 5 December 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Always a top notch experience here. Great wine, delicious food, fantastic service.
                                                                        Chez Max - Richmond VAResponded on 6 December 2024
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                                                                      5. Kay

                                                                        Richmond

                                                                        15 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        15 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 4 December 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Love Chez Max for food and ambience, with low noise level. Lovely menu, super wine list. Only complaint this time: veal chop not tender. Excellent service as always.
                                                                        Chez Max - Richmond VAResponded on 5 December 2024
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                                                                      6. Mike

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Richmond

                                                                        16 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        16 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        I love French food, sauces, and wines - Chez Max is Richmond s top restaurant for French cuisine. It was my birthday and this was my first choice. Chez Max and their excellent staff delivered a memorable evening.
                                                                        Chez Max - Richmond VAResponded on 1 December 2024
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                                                                      7. Lynne

                                                                        Richmond

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Great experience. Roland our server was exceptionally professional and friendly.
                                                                        Chez Max - Richmond VAResponded on 29 November 2024
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                                                                      8. David

                                                                        Richmond

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 21 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Oliver was our server and he did an exceptional job of making sure that all of my wife's allergies were addressed and the food was properly prepared. It is surprising that a high end restaurant offers no gluten free bread, roll, or breadsticks to customers who are gluten-free. As with lesser restaurants, my wife had brought her oun gluten-free crackers to eat while I enjoyed the fresh warm bread. I felt badly for her. When we inquired about possible future gluten-free breads being offered,, we were told that there was no intention to go in this direction.
                                                                        Chez Max - Richmond VAResponded on 22 November 2024
                                                                        Thank you for your feedback of Chez Max. Out of the 30 items we offer on our menu, only 5 are not gluten free or gluten free optional. I feel as a restaurant we are very conscious of the dietary concerns of our guests and do our best to accommodate. That said, the demand for a gluten free bread option (that we offer complimentary) is not high enough for us to consider carrying. We would either be providing a product we lack faith in the quality of or be throwing product away. In this economy especially, neither option is desirable.

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                                                                      9. Ted

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Richmond

                                                                        32 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        32 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Our server, I can't remember his name but we have had him before and he was great. I know that he has been there for a long time. The food is always delicious and the owner is very friendly and is interested in you enjoying your time there.
                                                                        Chez Max - Richmond VAResponded on 2 December 2024
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                                                                      10. Tracy

                                                                        Richmond

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                        We just felt rushed. The servers were practically running - maybe they were short staffed, not sure, but the one we had spoke very fast, and we felt hurried. We had hoped for dessert but our check was brought instead. For the dollar amount, it should be a relaxed experience.
                                                                        Chez Max - Richmond VAResponded on 2 December 2024
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                                                                      FAQs

                                                                      Chez Max - Richmond VA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 754-3464.

                                                                      Chez Max - Richmond VA is rated 4.8 stars by 1371 OpenTable diners.

                                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                      Make a booking

                                                                      2 people
                                                                      7:00 pm
                                                                      Booked 11 times today

                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                      Google Map for Chez Max - Richmond VA

                                                                      10622 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23238

                                                                      Additional information

                                                                      • Cross Street
                                                                        Pump Road and Patterson Avenue
                                                                      • Area
                                                                        Richmond
                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                        Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                      • Price
                                                                        $31 to $50
                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                        French
                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                        Casual Elegant
                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                        Business Casual
                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                        Public Parking
                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                        AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                                        Gary 'Skip' Frazzano
                                                                      • Additional
                                                                        Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                      • Website
                                                                        http://chezmaxva.com/
                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                        (804) 754-3464
                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                        Two private rooms available with advanced notice with seating of 16 and 20 respectively. Both rooms have secured access for privacy.
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