Chez Max

Name: Chez Max
Address: 1 Palace Street, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland, Republic of, D02KF98
Telephone: (01) 633 7215
Price range: €31 to €50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

648 Reviews

€31 to €50

French

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Chez Max Palace Street is located in Dublin City Centre just beside the Dublin Castle. Discover the French restaurant, bistrot, & cafe. Enjoy our front terrace and heated back garden.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(01) 633 7215
Website
http://chezmax.ie/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1 Palace Street, Dublin, Leinster D02KF98
Neighborhood
Dame Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 648 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Dublin 2
Great for outdoor dining

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Paul
Dublin
14 reviews
vip
1.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall1food1service4ambience3
Just not good enough. French onion soup was very poor, onions not caramelised, no gruyere cheese but grated emmental cheese with croutons from a packet. What a joke. Steak was poor, frites were cold and a ridiculous salad (wrong leaves and no French dressing but some tomato!). I guess the chef has never been to France!
MO
MaryO
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience4
Friendly place Hearty food. Another non meat dish would be wonderful. Merci Chez Max!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food and ambiance was good for a date night.
FC
FranceC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good address for French expats who miss French food but also for people who want to taste French cuisine. I really enjoyed my St Marcelin fondu au vin blanc, this starter was amazing, I must admit that I came for it. I wish I had a bigger portion or another St Marcelin (I'm gourmand, sorry lol). The team was very nice. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.
JF
JoanF
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We really enjoyed the food & will definitely be back.
J
Jenny
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely food, staff and ambiance. Portions not massive but perfectly adequate. Where we were sitting was a bit chilly when the front door opened and closed as waiting staff attended to clients outside. I'd still go back though!
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stevec
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal. Great choice and very helpful and friendly staff. Will definitely be back very soon
FW
FW62
Dublin
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The restaurant lived up to the high standards that we have come to know and love. Perfect for our special occasion. The food was delicious and the service attentive.
R
Rynnesy
Dublin
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food was lovely. Service was quick. Thought Maitre D’ could have been a little friendlier. Ambiance wasn’t super.
MM
MaoMark
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, wine recommendation was spot on and the coffee was beautiful. Lovely staff, cosy spot, perfect for a date. Will be back.
SM
ShirleyM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Delicious meal. You need to be hungry to manage 3 courses 😊
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our second time coming here and just as excellent as the first - such a unique and wonderful dining experience. The beef bourguignon is my favorite. Service is perfect
Chez MaxResponded on December 31, 2022Merci Happy new year and see you next year !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
Unusually poor for this restaurant…Roast beef was served as pastrami….sun dried tomatoes were served hard ….not rehydrated ….Croque Monsieur served cold and not toasted on one side …..disappointing
Chez MaxResponded on December 31, 2022Hello , My chef and I are sorry to Hear that , we are hoping you will give us another chance , Merci For your feedback.
HM
HelenM
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It feels like we escaped to Paris for a few hours last week! Just a great experience - great food, friendly helpful staff, good value. Nothing more to want!
SD
SharonD
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Myself and my daughter had a super time on Christmas Eve. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal and service
Chez MaxResponded on December 31, 2022Thank you Sharon we are happy you enjoyed with us !
NK
NiamhK
Dublin
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christmas Eve in, “Chez Max” was a complete delight. Great atmosphere, sumptuous food and beverages. Staff are so lovely and efficient.
Chez MaxResponded on December 31, 2022Thank you ! Joyeuse fetes !!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dundalk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic all round. Friendly attentive staff, superb food.And Al lm at a reasonable price.
Chez MaxResponded on December 31, 2022Merci , Happy new year !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We come here every 23rd December and just love it. Very French. Great staff and lovely food
Chez MaxResponded on December 31, 2022Merci ! so see you the next year but don't wait 1 year !!!
EB
EndaB
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service and value for money
Chez MaxResponded on December 31, 2022Merci beaucoup Enda !
WI
WINOBOT
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Always wanted to try Chex Max and was not disappointed.
SM
SharonM
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a fab lunch in the authentic and wonderful atmosphere of Chez Max. Really courteous staff and chilled out feel in this lovely French bistro merci beaucoup
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A little piece of France in the middle of Dublin. Excellent staff. Always an enjoyable experience from brunch to dinner, it’s a winner.
Chez MaxResponded on December 31, 2022Merci Beaucoup, Happy new year and see you next year !
CL
CatherineL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Staff were excellent, food was good but not great, heating wasn’t working but the staff were fantastic and got it working again, nice ambience but food could’ve have been better
JF
JeanetteF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such an institution in Dublin, I was delighted to see that it had aged so well. The food was really tasty and good value and the staff were wonderful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall1food4service1ambience4
Disappointing experience. I booked a table with friends only to be told that they would still have to pay for a set menu despite only wanting starters. This was not clear when I made the reservation. Management were really inflexible and dismissive. Several tables including the table I booked were not ready when I arrived. It felt chaotic and disorganised. They wasted my time and energy and ruined a reunion with friends I had not seen in a long time. Customer service was rude and I was expecting more. Service with a little more compassion and flexibility would have gone a long way. Disappointing.
Chez MaxResponded on December 22, 2022Hello Alice, Concerning the set Dinner Menu it's the policy of the restaurant since few years and no one complain about that with the prices in Dublin I think it's fair. Secondly you wished only Drinks as you said to my waitress because you were going to another restaurant after, and like our website stipulate we are a Restaurant and not a Cocktail bar. And for Finish you were seated at 7.05 pm i think you can understand it's December the Busiest Period Sorry for your disappointment .
SM
SMcG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal, service and ambience. Such a lovely restaurant.
Chez MaxResponded on December 23, 2022Thank you , Joyeux Noel !!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience in Chez Max this week. The food, service and atmosphere was perfect, could not fault our evening!
Chez MaxResponded on December 23, 2022Merci , Merry Christmas !!!
MN
MarkN
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great rare steak. Great service on a very busy day. Very efficient.
Chez MaxResponded on December 23, 2022Thank you Mark , Hope to see you soon!
FD
FifiDublin
New England
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Had Christmas lunch here. Nothing special on for occasion but had a nice meal. Friend had beef bourguignon which was delicious. I had moules frites, a large portion, i couldn’t finish. i probably pref moules marinières but it was nice and chips were excellent.
Chez MaxResponded on December 22, 2022Thank you for your feedback , Everything is Homemade ! Merry Christmas.
AB
AmyB
Dublin
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great quality food, staff were very friendly. Would recommend
Chez MaxResponded on December 22, 2022Merci Amy, Merry Christmas !!!!!
DC
DarrenC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I think we found real French cuisine at its finest and the staff are exceptionally helpful and pleasant couldn’t recommend more
Chez MaxResponded on December 22, 2022MERCI !!!!!! See you Soon Darren
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
We were outside at the back - it was cold, and they should offer blankets. The food was good, but portions were small and lacked vegetables and went cold quickly. Would only go again if I booked seating inside.
LT
LindseyT
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
great atmosphere on the terrace...................
Chez MaxResponded on December 22, 2022Thank you Lindsey!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really lovely dining experience! The food was amazing and the staff was great.
SD
SharonD
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic tasty meal in a great setting. Staff were very professional and very attentive but not in your face. Really enjoyed the food which was full of taste and plenty to eat. Will definitely be back and will definitely recommend to others.
Chez MaxResponded on December 22, 2022Thank you Sharon we are happy you enjoyed with us!!!
SG
ShaneG
Dublin
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall3food1service4ambience4
Usually good, on this occasion the food was terribly poor, cold and tasteless. Service is good, pleasant staff and lovely interior. All badly let down by unloved and over priced food.
Chez MaxResponded on December 22, 2022Hello , My chef and I are sorry to heart that, as a customer must have the best experience with us . Thank you for your feedback , hope we will reach your expectation the next time!
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Nollaig
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good prices, and a very good buzz about the restaurant. Loved the food. Disappointed there was no "special" of the day.
Chez MaxResponded on December 22, 2022Thank you, Problem with the supplier, December time wasn't our fault , the next time for sure we will have it !
SD
SusanD
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
We have been there many times before but felt food not as good as normal
CC
ColetteC
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good choice on lunch menu, staff very friendly and professional, lovely atmosphere .. would definitely return to Chez Max.
JB
JamieB
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an amazing dinner and catch up with my sister this week at Chez Max. Will happily

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

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Chez Max is rated 4.4 stars by 648 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

1 Palace Street, Dublin, Leinster D02KF98

Additional information

Neighborhood
Dame Street
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://chezmax.ie/
Phone number
(01) 633 7215

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