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

Chez Max

4.7
4.7
1261 Reviews
€31 to €50
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Dame Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,261 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.

1,261 Reviews
  1. Niall

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great bistro experience historic location excellent food & service good value also

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  2. Brid

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food, ambience and good value. Will definitely be back. A little gem in the heart of Dublin
    Chez MaxResponded 1 day ago
    Brid, merci for the lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the food, ambience, and value. Thrilled to be considered a little gem—we can’t wait to welcome you back!

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  3. Marian

    Dublin

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A terrific dining experience Great ambience with very helpful staff who gave excellent service Food was superb all courses were of a high stand and delicious Check Max has a unique French style and food and is very well priced.
    Chez MaxResponded 1 day ago
    Marian, merci for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the ambience, superb food, and excellent service from our team. It’s wonderful to hear you appreciate our unique French style and value. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Max.

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  4. evie

    Connacht

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delish food, great service! A great date night spot
    Chez MaxResponded 1 day ago
    Evie, merci for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and service. Delighted to hear Chez Max made for a great date night—hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Geraldine

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely time - food was excellent, staff were very pleasant and attentive and there was a super atmosphere.
    Chez MaxResponded 1 day ago
    Geraldine, merci for your kind feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and the attentive service from our team—it’s lovely to hear your annual gathering was a pleasant one. We understand how important time with friends is, and we appreciate your thoughts on the timing. To ensure smooth service, especially during our busiest periods, we do note the table duration on all our booking platforms, including our website, to keep guests informed in advance. We hope this won’t deter you from joining us again. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back for another memorable gathering in the future! Max.

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  6. Daniel

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    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 7 days 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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  7. Ben

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    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 on November 25, 2024
    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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  8. valerie

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    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 on November 25, 2024
    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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  9. Elizabeth

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very nice and staff were very attentive.
    Chez MaxResponded on November 25, 2024
    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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  10. Rachel

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    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 on November 25, 2024
    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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Chez Max is rated 4.7 stars by 1261 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Chez Max

1 Palace Street, Dublin, Leinster D02KF98

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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