Chez Max in Dublin

Lovely surprise in Dublin. Don’t expect high cuisine but just lovely French bistro food, large portions for fair prices. Staff is friendly. They work hard yet remain friendly.

First time to dine in Chez Max and very much enjoyed the food, ambience and friendly attentive staff in this restaurant. We will return. 😊

An unforgettable dining experience at Chez Max! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and full of charm. The service was absolutely phenomenal—our waitress, Paola, went above and beyond to make the evening special. She was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely passionate about helping us choose the perfect dishes and wine pairing. I’m usually a steak-and-potatoes guy, but on Paola’s recommendation I stepped out of my comfort zone—and I’m so glad I did. I started with the mussels, followed by the pork belly, and both were nothing short of spectacular. The mussels were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The pork belly was tender, beautifully presented, and layered with rich, complex flavors that were simply magnificent. My wife ordered the escargot to start and the chicken as her main. The escargot was delicate and delicious, while the chicken was juicy, full of flavor, and one of the best she’s ever had. Every plate that came to the table was a work of art—presentation and taste were equally outstanding. Paired with a smooth bottle of Côtes du Rhône red wine, the meal was absolute perfection. Chez Max is more than just a restaurant—it’s an experience. Between the cozy Parisian atmosphere, the impeccable service, and the unforgettable food, this is easily one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had. A true gem in Dublin! Highly recommend—and a big thank you to Paola for making our night so memorable.

We had an incredible night dinner, we are always so lucky that our waiter is Jordan, but the whole staff are really nice!

Chez Max has officially become my favorite restaurant in Dublin. The food, service and atmosphere was absolutely perfect. Our server Paula could not have been better, both in knowledge of the menu with suggestions and a lovely personality. We will return to chez Max no doubt!

Fabulous meal and excellent service:) that’s why we keep coming back :)

Food was absolutely spectacular - cannot wait to come back!! Max and his team are so amazing & made our experience so spectacular. Can’t wait to send my friends from London here.

Food amazing. Wine list for the most part, decent. The riesling tastes like bad apple juice. Would Not recommend. The wine glasses they served our white wine in were ugly and cheap, but the other tables got adult glasses. The champagne on the list, the only one is great. Escargot and Foie gras, impeccable. The trout and the duck confit, also really great. Staff for the most part friendly and enjoyable.

Kanonbra och vällagad fransk mat. Vi åt löksoppa till förrätt, boeuf bourgogne och confiterat anklår till varmrätt samt tarte tatain och chokladmousse till efterrätt. Rekommenderar att boka bord då restaurangen fylldes upp snabbt. God service och trevlig personal. För 44,95 € får man 3 rätter och känslan av att vara i Frankrike fast man är i Dublin.

What a quaint, neat, little place to stop. We were near this wonderful little place to meet our tour guide but had come about an hour early so we wanted to go and enjoy a nice coffee while we waited. The ambiance in this little place is absolutely wonderful and the staff was very friendly and helpful. It is a small place, so keep that in mind, but they also have a very nice outdoor area to sit and enjoy a meal, a cup of coffee or a great glass of wine.