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

Chez Max

4.7
4.7
1389 Reviews
€31 to €50
French
1 Palace Street, Dublin, Leinster D02KF98

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
11:30 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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

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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
  • 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

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.
    Early Bird Special photo

What 1,389 people are saying

Chez Max reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin 2

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Max offers a charming escape to France right in Dublin, with "authentic French cuisine" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "exquisite meals," including favorites like boeuf bourguignon and crème brûlée. The "atmospheric setting" and "attentive staff" make it a "lovely bistro experience." Highly recommended!
1,389 Reviews
  1. Liz

    Dublin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A bistro I enjoy going to, the setting, food and staff are very good - today there was no plat du jour, which is ok, the St Emilion wine by the glass wasn’t available - so our 2 glasses of the pomerol wine was our next choice, the 2 glasses of wine came to €27! That is very very expensive. I’ve done reviews for the bistro before and as I say enjoy going to Chez Max but a 2 course lunch, with 2 glasses of wine plus 2 coffees for 2 people came to €96.30 …. It’s very hard to justify.

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  2. Tracy VIP

    Ottawa10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. I always make it a point to eat here when in Dublin
    Chez MaxResponded today
    Merci, Tracy! It means so much to hear that we’ve become a regular stop on your visits to Dublin. We look forward to welcoming you back every time — there’s always a table waiting for you!

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  3. Ann

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent restaurant, food fab and everything else super.
    Chez MaxResponded 2 days ago
    Ann, merci for the lovely words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and had a great experience with us. Hope to welcome you back again very soon!

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  4. Gràinne

    Dublin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was beautiful and very filling. Staff were friendly and very attentive.
    Chez MaxResponded 2 days ago
    Merci, Gráinne! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and felt well looked after. It means a lot to the team—hope to see you again soon!

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  5. damian

    Dublin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the french onion soup and ribeye steak. Enjoyed them both. Staff were good and attentive, good weather made outside dining enjoyable. If I was to be picky, menu didnt cater for kids.
    Chez MaxResponded on March 31, 2025
    Thank you very much for your feedback , next time we'll try our best to reach the 5 stars. Merci !

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  6. Rachel

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the onion soup and foie gras to start, can't fault it at all. For mains we had ray wings (new on the menu in the last couple weeks, hopefully staying on) and beef bourguignon (always delish). Topped off with apple tart tatin and and creme brulee, all washed down with a steady Malbec. Very tasty night indeed. The staff and service are outstanding.
    Chez MaxResponded on March 31, 2025
    Merci, Rachel! Delighted you enjoyed everything—from the onion soup and foie gras to the beef bourguignon and ray wings. And of course, a sweet finish with the apple tart tatin and crème brûlée, all paired with a lovely Malbec—sounds like a perfect evening! The team will be chuffed with your kind words. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal and wine. Staff were excellent and very friendly. Highly recommend!
    Chez MaxResponded on March 31, 2025
    Merci! Great to hear you enjoyed your meal and wine. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Janet

    Dublin10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a birthday dinner for my partner here last night. The food was delicious as always. The moules and crème brûlée were particularly good . We arrived a little early for our booking and we were offered a table by the door. As it was cold the manager turned on the gas heater to ensure we were comfortable. As soon as a table came free further into the restaurant he offered to move us. Great food and great service chez max. Big thanks to our lovely waiter from Nice who is in Ireland studying English. He did a great job!!! Will be back for sure
    Chez MaxResponded on March 31, 2025
    Merci, Janet! Delighted you chose us for such a special occasion. Great to hear you enjoyed the moules and crème brûlée! We always want our guests to be comfortable, so I’m glad we could sort a warmer spot for you. I’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to our lovely waiter—he’ll be chuffed! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely exquisite meal. The duck and boeuf bourguignon were excellent.
    Chez MaxResponded on March 18, 2025
    Merci ! We are glad if you enjoyed your experience with us !

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  10. Stephen

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's become a tradition now to attend Chez Max each year to celebrate my wife's birthday. Super spot. Lovely food. Attentive staff and lovely atmosphere. We highly recommend it.
    Chez MaxResponded on March 15, 2025
    Thank you Stephen, Always a pleasure to host you ,see you next year !

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FAQs

Chez Max is rated 4.7 stars by 1389 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. Ireland, Republic of
  3. Dublin
  4. Dublin 2
  5. Dame Street

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Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
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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