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The Chez Max dining room dressed for service: tables laid with menus, glassware, red pepper mills and fresh flowers

Menu

Six menus, one French kitchen beside Dublin Castle: lunch, tapas, brunch, set dinner and group menus, now on our winter menu. Every dish is listed below with its price and allergens in full.

Christmas menus and festive booking times are on our Christmas Bookings page.

Lunch

Monday to Friday · 12 PM to 3 PM

À la carte

Starters

Soupe à l'Oignon€8.90

French Onion Soup, served with Emmental Cheese and Croûtons on the side.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Moules Marinières à la Crème€11.00

Steamed Mussels with Shallots Garlic, white Wine Cream sauce, Parsley.

Allergens: 7, 9, 12, 14, 15

Ballotine de Foie gras de Canard “maison”€19.50

Homemade Foie Gras Ballotine, poached Prunes in Armagnac and Orange Syrup, toasted Sourdough Bread.

Allergens: 1, 9, 10, 12

Vol-au-Vent aux Crevettes et sa Bisque€13.50

Vol-au-Vent with Prawns, Langoustine Bisque, Fennel & Tarragon.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Escargots au Beurre à l'Ail€13.50

12 Baked Snails in the Shell, Garlic and Parsley Butter.

Allergens: 7, 12, 14, 15

Main Courses

Bœuf Bourguignon€22.50

Slow-cooked Beef stew in Burgundy red Wine sauce, served with baby Potatoes, baby Onions, Mushrooms, Carrots, Bacon & Parsley.

Allergens: 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Moules Marinières à la Crème & Frites “maison”€20.50

Steamed Mussels with Shallots Garlic, white Wine Cream sauce, Parsley served with French fries.

Allergens: 7, 9, 12, 14, 15

Entrecôte & Frites “maison”€39.50

Ribeye, French fries, Watercress Aioli, green Peppercorn sauce or Garlic Parsley butter sauce.

Allergens: 3, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Truite sauce Beurre blanc€27.50

Pan-Fried Sea Trout, Parmentier Potatoes, Samphire, Clams and Mussels with Beurre Blanc sauce and Chives.

Allergens: 4, 7, 9, 12, 14, 15

Plat du jour€13.90

Dish of the day.

Side orders · €5.00

Mixed Garden Salad, French Vinaigrette

Allergens: 9, 10, 12, 15

Sautéed Broccoli, toasted Sesame Oil, pickled Chili

Allergens: 9, 10, 11, 12, 15

French fries

Roast glazed Potatoes

Allergens: 7, 15

French Baguette Bread€2.50

Allergens: 1(wheat), 7

Sandwiches · €10.90

Poulet Mayonnaise à la Truffe Baguette

Slow-cooked Chicken fillet, Bacon, Conté Cheese, baby Gem and Truffle Mayo on Baguette.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Saumon fumé et Remoulade Baguette

Smoked Salmon, Celeriac Remoulade, pickled Cucumber and baby Gem on baguette.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Croque-Monsieur

Soft white sourdough Toast layered with Emmental, Ham and Béchamel sauce.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Croque-Madame (Supplément €1.00)

The classic Croque-Monsieur, topped with Perfect Sunny Side-up Egg on top.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Salades · €11.90

Salade de Chou-Fleur et ses Épices

Roast Cauliflower, Salad, pickled red Onions, Raisins, spiced Dukkha and Chilli Aioli.

Allergens: 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15

Salade de Poulet au Bleu & Poire

Slow-roasted Chicken fillet, blue Cheese, poached Pear, roast Walnuts, Endives & Salad.

Allergens: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15

Desserts · €8.50

Mini Cheese Plate

Selection of 2 Cheeses served with French Baguette and Fig Jam.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 7, 12

Crème brûlée

Classic Crème Brûlée.

Allergens: 3, 7

Mousse au Chocolat

Chocolate Mousse, confit Orange and candied Orange Zest, Chocolate Wafer.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 7

Tarte aux Poires et Pommes

Pear, Apple and Sultana Cinnamon Tartlet, Hazelnuts crumble, Caramel sauce and crème fraîche.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 6, 7, 8

Café Gourmand€10.50

Mini Selection: Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Orange Ganache, Pear and Apple tartlet, Pavlova.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 6, 7, 12

Lunch Formules

Sandwiche€15.90

Sandwich + Soft Drink or Red or White Balloon of Wine + Black, Espresso, White Coffee or Tea. (Other Hot Drinks = €0.50)

Salade€16.90

Salade + Soft Drink or Red or White Balloon of Wine + Black, Espresso, White Coffee or Tea. (Other Hot Drinks = €0.50)

Dish of the Day€18.90

Dish of the day + Soft Drink or Red or White Balloon of Wine + Black, Espresso, White Coffee or Tea. (Other Hot Drinks = €0.50)

Tapas Menu

Monday to Friday · from 3 PM to 5 PM

À la carte

Mixed Olives€4.90

Allergens: 12, 15

Soupe à l'Oignon€8.90

French Onion Soup, served with Emmental, Cheese and Croûtons on the side.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Escargots au Beurre à l'Ail€13.50

12 Baked Snails in the Shell, Garlic and Parsley Butter.

Allergens: 7, 12, 14, 15

Ballotine de Foie gras de Canard “maison”€19.50

Homemade Foie Gras Ballotine, poached Prunes in Armagnac and Orange Syrup, toasted Sourdough Bread.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 9, 10, 12

Plateau de Fromage ou Charcuterie€15.50

Cheese Platter, Fig Jam, Served with French Baguette or Ham Platter, Cornichons, Served with French Baguette.

Allergens: cheese platter 1(wheat), 7, 12, 15 · ham platter 1(wheat), 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15

Boeuf Bourguignon€16.50

Slow-cooked Beef stew in Burgundy red Wine sauce, served with baby Potatoes, baby Onions, Mushrooms, Carrots, Bacon & Parsley.

Allergens: 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Selection of homemade Desserts

Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Mousse, Pear and Apple Tartlet, Mini Cheese, Café Gourmand.

Brunch

Saturday 11 AM–3 PM · Sunday 12 PM–3 PM

À la carte

Chez Max's Eggs

Croque-Madame€13.90

The classic Croque-Monsieur, topped with perfect Sunny-side-up Egg on top.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Œufs Bénédictine au Jambon ou Saumon€13.90

Eggs Benedict: smoked Salmon or Ham on a buttered Croissant, poached Eggs, Hollandaise sauce, Chives.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Œufs Florentine sur Brioche€14.50

Toasted Brioche, buttered Spinach, poached Eggs, Hollandaise sauce and Chives.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Sautée de Champignons sauvages & Bacon€14.90

Sautéed wild Mushroom, Bacon and Spinach on Toast, poached Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce, Chives.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Chez Max's Burger€18.50

Grilled Cheese Burger, Fried Egg, Fried Onions, Pickled Cucumbers, Mustard Aioli, Sésame Bun and Chips.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Starters

Soupe à l'Oignon€8.90

French Onion Soup, served with Emmental Cheese and Croûtons on the side.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Moules Marinières à la Crème€11.00

Steamed Mussels with Shallots Garlic, white Wine Cream sauce, Parsley.

Allergens: 7, 9, 12, 14, 15

Ballotine de Foie gras de Canard “maison”€19.50

Homemade Foie Gras Ballotine, poached Prunes in Armagnac and Orange Syrup, Toasted Sourdough Bread.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 9, 10, 12

Escargots au Beurre à l'Ail€13.50

12 Baked Snails in the Shell, Garlic and Parsley Butter.

Allergens: 7, 12, 14, 15

Main Courses

Bœuf Bourguignon€22.50

Slow-cooked Beef stew in Burgundy red Wine sauce, served with baby Potatoes, baby Onions, Mushrooms, Carrots, Bacon & Parsley.

Allergens: 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Moules Marinières à la Crème & Frites “maison”€20.50

Steamed Mussels with Shallots Garlic, white Wine Cream sauce, Parsley served with French fries.

Allergens: 7, 9, 12, 14, 15

Entrecôte & Frites “maison”€39.50

Ribeye, French fries, Watercress Aioli, green Peppercorn sauce or Garlic & Parsley Butter Sauce.

Allergens: 3, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Truite sauce Beurre blanc€27.50

Pan-Fried Sea Trout, Parmentier Potatoes, Samphire, Clams, Mussels with Beurre Blanc Sauce, Chives.

Allergens: 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15

Aubergine, Couscous & Tomates confites€21.50

Baked Whole Aubergine, spiced Couscous, confit Tomatoes, Grilled Courgettes, Olives and Salsa Verde.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 6, 9, 10, 12, 15

Side orders · €5.00

Sautéed Broccoli, toasted Sésame Oil, pickled Chili

Allergens: 9, 10, 11, 12, 15

Mixed Garden Salad, French Vinaigrette

Allergens: 9, 10, 12, 15

French fries

Roast glazed Potatoes

Allergens: 7, 15

French Baguette Bread€2.50

Allergens: 1(wheat), 7

Sandwiches · €12.50

Saumon fumé et Remoulade Baguette

Smoked Salmon, Celeriac Remoulade, pickled Cucumber and baby Gem on baguette.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Poulet Mayonnaise à la Truffe Baguette

Slow-cooked Chicken fillet, Bacon, Conté Cheese, baby Gem and Truffle Mayo on Baguette.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Croque-Monsieur

Soft white sourdough Toast layered with Emmental, Ham and Béchamel sauce.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Salade · €13.50

Salade de Chou-fleur et ses Épices

Roast Cauliflower, Salad, pickled Red Onions, Raisins, Spiced Dukkha, Chili Aioli.

Allergens: 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15

Salade de Poulet au bleu & Poire

Slow-Roasted Chicken fillet, blue Cheese, poached Pear, roast Walnuts, Endives & Salad.

Allergens: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15

Desserts · €8.50

Mini Cheese Plate

Selection of 2 Cheeses served with Bread and Fig Jam.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 7, 12

Crème brûlée

Classic Crème Brûlée.

Allergens: 3, 7

Mousse au Chocolat

Chocolate Mousse, Confit Orange and Candied Orange Zest, Chocolate wafer.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 7

Tarte aux Poires et Pommes

Pear, Apple and Sultana Cinnamon Tartlet, Hazelnuts crumble, Caramel sauce and crème fraîche.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 6, 7, 8

Café Gourmand€10.50

Mini Selection: Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Orange Ganache, Pear & Apple Tartlet, Pavlova.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 6, 7, 12

Brunch Formules

Sandwiche€17.50

Sandwich + Soft Drink or Red or White Balloon of Wine + Black, Espresso, White Coffee or black tea. (Other Hot Drinks = €0.50)

Salade€18.50

Salade + Soft Drink or Red or White Balloon of Wine + Black, Espresso, White Coffee or black tea. (Other Hot Drinks = €0.50)

Dinner

Sunday to Wednesday 5–9 PM · Thursday to Saturday 5–10 PM

2 courses €40.90 · 3 courses €45.90

Starters

Soupe à l'Oignon

French Onion Soup, Emmental Cheese and Croûtons on the side.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Moules Marinières à la Crème

Steamed Mussels with Shallots Garlic, white Wine Cream sauce, Parsley.

Allergens: 7, 9, 12, 14, 15

Chou-Fleur rôti et ses Épices

Roast Cauliflower, Spinach Purée, pickled red Onion, Raisins, spiced Dukkha, Chili Aioli.

Allergens: 8, 9, 10, 12, 15

Ballotine de Foie gras de Canard “maison” (Supplément €7.00)

Homemade Foie Gras Ballotine, poached Prunes in Armagnac and Orange Syrup, toasted Sourdough Bread.

Allergens: 1, 9, 10, 12

Escargots au Beurre à l'Ail

12 Baked Snails in the Shell, Garlic and Parsley Butter.

Allergens: 7, 12, 14, 15

Vol-au-Vent aux Crevettes et sa Bisque

Vol-au-Vent with Prawns, Langoustine Bisque, Fennel & Tarragon.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Main Courses

Bœuf Bourguignon

Slow-cooked Beef stew in Burgundy red Wine sauce, served with baby Potatoes, baby Onions, Mushrooms, Carrots, Bacon & Parsley.

Allergens: 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Moules Marinières à la crème & Frites “maison”

Steamed Mussels with Shallots Garlic, white Wine Cream sauce, Parsley, served with French fries.

Allergens: 7, 9, 12, 14, 15

Entrecôte & Frites “maison” (Supplément €9)

Ribeye, French fries, Watercress Aioli, green Peppercorn sauce or Garlic & Parsley Butter sauce.

Allergens: 3, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Chevreuil rôti sauce Groseilles

Roast Venison Rump, dried Fruit Pithivier, fondant Potato, Chestnuts, Parsnip, Spinach and redcurrant Jus, served Medium rare.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15

Truite sauce Beurre blanc

Pan-Fried Sea Trout, Parmentier Potatoes, Samphire, Clams and Mussels with Beurre Blanc sauce, Chives.

Allergens: 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15

Confit de Canard sauce Prunes

Confit Duck Leg, crushed Potato, buttered Savoy Cabbage, Parsnip Purée and spiced Plum sauce.

Allergens: 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Suprême de Poulet sauce Madère

Slow-roasted Chicken Supreme, Duchesse Potato with Truffle, Spinach, sauteed Mushroom, Madeira jus.

Allergens: 3, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Aubergine, Couscous et Tomates confites

Baked whole Aubergine, spiced Couscous, confit Tomatoes, grilled Courgettes, Olives and Salsa Verde.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 6, 9, 10, 12, 15

Side orders · €5.00

Mixed Garden Salad, French Vinaigrette

Allergens: 9, 10, 12, 15

Sautéed Broccoli, toasted Sesame Oil, pickled Chili

Allergens: 9, 10, 11, 12, 15

French fries

Roast glazed Potatoes

Allergens: 7, 15

French Baguette Bread€2.50

Allergens: 1(wheat), 7

Desserts

Mini Cheese Plate

Selection of 2 Cheeses served with French Baguette and Fig Jam.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 7, 12

Crème brûlée

Classic Crème Brûlée.

Allergens: 3, 7

Mousse au Chocolat

Chocolate Mousse, Confit Orange and Candied Orange Zest, Chocolate wafer.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 7

Tarte aux Poires et Pommes

Pear, Apple and Sultana Cinnamon Tartlet, Hazelnuts crumble, Caramel sauce and crème fraîche.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 6, 7, 8

Café Gourmand (+ €1.00)

Mini Selection: Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Orange Ganache, Pear and Apple tartlet, Pavlova.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 6, 7, 12
Reservations

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Open Monday to Friday 8 AM–11 PM, Saturday 10 AM–midnight, Sunday 11 AM–11 PM, with dinner every evening from 5 PM.

Group Lunch

Monday to Friday · 12 PM to 3 PM · parties of 8+/10+

2 courses €35.90 · 3 courses €40.90

Starters

Soupe à l'Oignon

French Onion Soup, Emmental Cheese and Croûtons on the Side.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 7, 10, 12, 15

Moules à la Crème

Steamed Mussels with Shallots Garlic, white Wine Cream sauce, Parsley.

Allergens: 7, 9, 12, 14, 15

Ballotine de Foie gras de Canard (Supplement €7)

Homemade Foie Gras Ballotine, poached Prunes in Armagnac and Orange syrup, toasted Sourdough Bread.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 9, 10, 12

Chou-Fleur rôti et ses Épices

Roast Cauliflower, Spinach Purée, Pickled red Onions, Raisins, spiced Dukkha, Chili Aioli.

Allergens: 8, 9, 10, 12, 15

Main Courses

Bœuf Bourguignon

Slow-cooked Beef stew in Burgundy red Wine sauce, served with baby Potatoes, baby Onions, Mushrooms, Carrots, Parsley & Bacon.

Allergens: 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Entrecôte & Frites “maison” (Supplement €9)

Ribeye, French fries, Watercress Aioli, green Peppercorn sauce or Garlic Butter sauce.

Allergens: 3, 7, 10, 12, 15

Suprême de Poulet sauce Madère

Slow-roasted Chicken Supreme, Duchesse Potato, with Truffle, Spinach, sauteed Mushrooms, Madeira Jus.

Allergens: 3, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Aubergine, Couscous et Tomates confites

Baked whole Aubergine, spiced Couscous, confit Tomatoes, grilled Courgettes, Olives and Salsa Verde.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 6, 9, 10, 12, 15

Truite sauce Beurre Blanc

Pan-Fried Sea Trout, Parmentier Potatoes, Samphire, Clams and Mussels with Beurre Blanc Sauce, Chives.

Allergens: 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15

Desserts

Crème Brûlée

Classic Crème Brûlée.

Allergens: 3, 7

Mini Cheese Plate

Selection of two cheeses with French Baguette.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 7

Mousse au Chocolat

Chocolate Mousse, confit Orange and candied Orange Zest, Chocolate Wafer.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 7

Group lunch is for parties of 10 or more (set menu available from 8 guests); groups of 15+ are seated between 2:15 PM and 3 PM. Request a group table.

Group Dinner

Every evening from 5 PM · parties of 7+

3 courses €45.90

Starters

Soupe à l'Oignon

French Onion Soup, Emmental Cheese and Croûtons on the side.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 7, 10, 12, 15

Vol au Vent aux Crevettes et sa Bisque

Vol-au-Vent with Prawns, Langoustine Bisque, Fennel & Tarragon.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Ballotine de Foie gras de Canard (Supplement €7)

Homemade Foie Gras Ballotine, poached Prunes in Armagnac and Orange Syrup, toasted Sourdough Bread.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 9, 10, 12

Chou-Fleur rôti et ses Épices

Roast Cauliflower, Spinach Purée, pickled red Onions, Raisins, spiced Dukkha, Chili Aioli.

Allergens: 8, 9, 10, 12, 15

Main Courses

Bœuf Bourguignon

Slow-cooked Beef stew in Burgundy red Wine sauce, served with baby Potatoes, baby Onions, Mushrooms, Carrots, Parsley & Bacon.

Allergens: 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Entrecôte & Frites “maison” (Supplement €9)

Ribeye, French fries, Watercress Aioli, green Peppercorn or Garlic & Parsley Butter sauce.

Allergens: 3, 7, 10, 12, 15

Suprême de Poulet sauce Madère

Slow-roasted Chicken Supreme, Duchesse Potato with Truffle, Spinach, sauteed Mushrooms, Madeira Jus.

Allergens: 3, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15

Aubergine, Couscous et Tomates confites

Baked whole Aubergine, spiced Couscous, confit Tomato, grilled Courgettes, Olives and Salsa Verde.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 6, 9, 10, 12, 15

Truite sauce Beurre blanc

Pan-Fried Sea Trout, Parmentier Potatoes, Samphire, Clams and Mussels with Beurre blanc sauce and Chives.

Allergens: 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15

Dessert

Crème Brûlée

Classic Crème Brûlée.

Allergens: 3, 7

Mini Cheese Plate

Selection of two cheeses with French Baguette.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 7

Tarte aux Poires et Pommes

Pear, Apple and Sultana Cinnamon Tartlet, Hazelnuts crumble, Caramel sauce and crème fraîche.

Allergens: 1(wheat), 3, 6, 7, 8

Group dinner is for parties of 7 or more, seated at 6:00, 7:00, 8:15 or 9:15 PM. Request a group table.

Allergen Legend

The numbers shown after each dish refer to the 14 food allergens listed under EU Regulation No. 1169/2011, plus number 15, Allium, which our kitchen flags as well.

  1. Cereals containing gluten (wheat, rye, barley, oats)
  2. Crustaceans
  3. Eggs
  4. Fish
  5. Peanuts
  6. Soybeans
  7. Milk (including lactose)
  8. Nuts (almond, pistachio, pecan, hazelnut)
  9. Celery
  10. Mustard
  11. Sesame seeds
  12. Sulphur dioxide & sulphites
  13. Lupin
  14. Molluscs
  15. Allium

Please let your server know about any allergies or dietary requirements: vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available. A 12.5% service charge applies to group bookings.