Group Lunch : from 9 people
Group Dinner : from 7 people
Bistro and Café

FRENCH CUISINE IN DUBLIN

Chez Max Bistro on Palace Street for breakfast, a relaxing lunch and full dinner.

RESTAURANT

PALACE STREET

Chez Max Palace Street is located in Dublin City Centre just beside the Dublin Castle

THE RESTAURANT

Dive into the heart of french cuisine

There is a famous French book about nostalgia with a madeleine, the flavors of chez max reminded me with great emotion the cooking of my French grandmother

4/5

Katherine Hall

10/09/2023

Max’s cooking reminded me of my vacations in the South East of France.
I particularly recommend the duck breast which I think is the best dish on the menu

5/5

Frederick Lyons

10/04/2023

Our Food Menus

OUR POPULAR DISHES

FRESH TASTE BUDS

STARTERS

  • Soupe å l'Oignon

    French Onion Soup, Emmental Cheese and Croutons

  • Ballotine de Foie gras

    Foie gras Ballotine, poached Pear, Pear purée and Prune served with Toast

  • Moules Marinières

    Steam Mussels with Shallots, white Wine Sauce and Cream, Garlic, Parsley

TOP RATED DISHES

MAIN DISHES

  • Boeuf Bourguignon

    Slowly cooked Beef Stew in Burgundy red Wine Sauce, Onions s/w baby Potatoes, Carrots & Bacon

  • Bouillabaisse Chez Max

    Bouillabaisse, Fish Stew and Shellfish reduction, baby Potatoes, fresh Bread and Rouille

  • Confit de Canard Lentilles

    Confit Duck leg , Puy Lentils, Brunoise Vegetables, baby Onions and smoked Bacon, Parsnip Crisp

FRENCH CLASSIC DESSERTS

DESSERTS

  • Café Gourmand

    Café Gourmand, Crème brulée / Chocolate Ganache Tart& Raspberry / Profiterole / Macaron

  • Tarte Tatin

    Warm Apple Tarte Tatin, sweet Vanilla crème Fraiche

TESTIMONIALS FROM GOOGLE

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Chez Max
4.3
Based on 1375 reviews
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antonio barreroantonio barrero
11:47 31 Oct 23
Busy french restaurant with a very good set menu
Liliane El AsmarLiliane El Asmar
12:26 28 Oct 23
Authentic little French bistrot in the heart of Dublin City. Good, welcoming and fast service, cosy atmosphere, appealing menu and tasty dishes.
Enrique Pérez GilEnrique Pérez Gil
10:02 19 Aug 23
Very close to the Dublin Castle we had lunch at this great french restaurant. It was all very nice. We had it outside in the small terrace they have. Worth to try if you want to change a bit :-)The Salad... was magnificent.
Dorothee KupersDorothee Kupers
22:34 11 Aug 23
Great food, very authentic and so tasty.I had been craving authentic French food for a while and am so happy to have found it.The staff were great. Very good, friendly and fast service.Couldn't fault it. We will definitely be back.
Ignacio CabezaIgnacio Cabeza
09:25 20 May 23
Great place in downtown dublin. Their food quality is superb, with fresh food and very well cooked. The location is perfect for a walk after dinner. Make sure you book a table, as it can get busy.The service is 5 stars, really fast and with a high attention to details.Would come back for sure!Ps. Loved the car outside
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One of our favourite restaurants to celebrate special occasions. Great food, service and value for money. I love the new refurbished toilets and kitchen.

5/5

Bernadette S.

Dined on 13 October 2023

Short stops for coffee, then lunch. Dish of the day, Toulouse sausages, broccoli and mashed potatoes: simply EXCELLENT!!!

5/5

Alexis C.

Dined on 9 December 2023

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HISTORY

Gonzague ‘Max’ de Laloubie, the founder of Chez Max, arrived in Dublin in 2000, with a plan to improve his English.
Starting as a kitchen porter, waiter, manager; three years later, having fell under the charm of the island and especially the city of Dublin, he opened a small Juice bar in 2003.

THE ORIGINS OF CHEZ MAX

In 2005, he opened his first official Chez Max in Palace Street to provide a authentic french bistro experience in Dublin, the first of its kind. Offering a truly French experience, with music, food and french staff.

In 2006 Max was named business man of the year in microfinance

In 2008, he opened Baggot street restaurant; following in 2010 with Chez Max Café on Baggot street.

In 2010, he opened a guest house in Morocco.
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In 2018, Max opened his cafe in Alliance Française on Kildare Street, serving freshly made food and an epicerie.

In February 2023, Chez Mas has been rewarded by his excellency French Ambassador in Ireland the first in Ireland : ” Maître Restaurateur world “. A proud and great achievement for Chez Max ; recognising  using fresh local products cooked homemade with quality customer service .

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