Group booking only (from 7 people) : chezmaxpalace@gmail.com ⚠️ For the 24th of December set menu only. 1h 30mn seating
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

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Reviews

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

BernadetteS

Dined on 13 October 2023

Music playing on loudspeaker very high or maybe it was where I was seated. Right next to gates of Dublin Castle, up against barrier/ partition. Otherwise everything great very enjoyable.

5/5

Pamperlicious

Dined on 7 October 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 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.
riaddessens.com (long term rent only now).
In 2018, Max opened his cafe in Alliance Française on Kildare Street, serving freshly made food and an epicerie.

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