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

Chez Max

4.7
4.7
1374 Reviews
€31 to €50
French

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2 people
7:30 p.m.

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Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

To reserve a group lunch (for parties of 9 or more) or a group dinner (for parties of 7 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.

Reservation timeframes:
**Lunch Seating:** 1 hour 30 minutes
**Dinner Seating:** 1 hour and 45 minutes for reservations at 5pm, and 2 hours for bookings from 6pm onwards.

**Dinner:**
Set dinner of 2 courses: €38.90
Set dinner of 3 courses: €44.90

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gary Tilley

Experiences

  • Early Bird Special

    €29.90 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Chez Max’s Early Bird Menu brings a touch of France to Dublin with dishes like Boeuf Bourguignon and Moules Marinières, all made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, including 100% Irish meat and Donegal fish. For just €29.90, enjoy two courses only in a cozy, Parisian-style setting—perfect for relaxing after work or starting your evening early. Available Monday to Thursday, 5-6 PM, it’s a chance to enjoy great food, a warm atmosphere, and a little escape from the everyday, without breaking the bank.
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What 1,374 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

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Dublin 2

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Max offers a charming slice of France in Dublin, delivering "amazing French food" with "friendly, attentive staff." Guests rave about the "great atmosphere" and "delicious" dishes like boeuf bourguignon and mussels. The restaurant's "cozy setting" and "authentic French vibe" make it a must-visit for a memorable dining experience.
1,374 Reviews
  1. Catherine

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beef bourginon very rjch and tasty, my son's t bone steak was very tender.

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  2. Catherine

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning food and such lovely staff! Not only were they attentive charming and kind, but the whole French charm was truly refreshing! I left the restaurant feeling pampered and happy, good vibes all ready for be! The old style French ambience made me feel as if I was in a brasserie in Paris! Fabulous!

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  3. Enda

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love Chez Max. They continue to deliver in line with their original mission. Authentic French cuisine at an affordable price. Great value - truly French cuisine - and the witing staff are a real joy to deal with. Bravo Max - keep it going.

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  4. Pat

    Dublin

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been here many times over many years and it just gets better…well done!👍
    Chez MaxResponded 1 day ago
    Merci, Pat! Always a pleasure to welcome you back. Great to hear you’re enjoying it more each time. See you again soon!

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  5. Connie

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and cosy setting and service - merci!
    Chez MaxResponded 1 day ago
    Merci, Connie! Great to hear you enjoyed the food, cosy setting, and service. Hope to see you again soon!

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  6. UnaR

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous evening. Great service also. Thanks to Gregoire for his friendly personality. He has served us before and has such a warm personality. Great service. Thank you. Una
    Chez MaxResponded 1 day ago
    Merci, Una! Great to hear you had a fabulous evening and enjoyed the service. We’ll make sure to share your kind words with Grégoire—he’ll appreciate them. See you again soon!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for a pre theatre meal and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Chez Max really does feel very French. We felt like we had found a lovely little bistro on a Parisian side street, after Ireland had beaten France! We will return. Très bien!
    Chez MaxResponded 2 days ago
    Merci! We’re so happy you enjoyed your pre-theatre meal and that Chez Max brought a little slice of Paris to your evening—especially after such a fantastic match! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Très bien, indeed!

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  8. Rebecca

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A really lovely escapist lunch, you could believe you're dining in France.
    Chez MaxResponded 2 days ago
    Merci, Rebecca! Wonderful to hear that your lunch at Chez Max felt like a little escape to France. We look forward to welcoming you back for another Parisian moment!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is great except 1) vegetarian options are just 1 for starters and 1 for mains - no choice. 2) servers are not very attentive.
    Chez MaxResponded 3 days ago
    Merci for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience overall, though we’re surprised by your comments about our service, as guests often praise our team for their professionalism and attentiveness. That said, we truly appreciate all feedback and will certainly take this on board to ensure every guest feels well looked after. Regarding the vegetarian options, we do offer a carefully curated selection, but we understand that more variety is always welcome. We’ll be reviewing our menu with this in mind to see how we can enhance the choices available. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon and provide an even better experience.

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  10. Chandra

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very authentic French cuisine, wonderful wine list. The service was kind and friendly and the pricing was great. Really enjoyed finding amazing French food in Dublin while here. Highly recommend!
    Chez MaxResponded 3 days ago
    Chandra, merci for your kind words! It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed our authentic French cuisine, wine selection, and service. Bringing a bit of France to Dublin is what we love to do, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon!

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FAQs

Chez Max is rated 4.7 stars by 1374 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 p.m.

Select a time

Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Chez Max

1 Palace Street, Dublin, Leinster D02KF98

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gary Tilley
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