Palace Street Menus
Chez Max – Palace Street is located in Dublin City. Discover the French restaurant, bistrot, & cafe. Enjoy our front terrace and heated back garden.
Chez Max Palace Place
Feel the spirit of France right here in Dublin! Established in February 2005, Chez Max on Palace Street (at the gates of Dublin castle) is very much a traditional French café.
Chez Max is particularly well-known for its’ charming ‘ heated’ back garden – a small haven that will transport you directly to Paris! Drop in anytime for a coffee, a glass of wine, aperitif or light bite.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Serving classic homemade French dishes, Chez Max is open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can pop in at any time for a glass of wine accompanied by a cheese and charcuterie platter.
Opening Hours
Sunday to Thursday
8:00am to 10:00pm
Friday and Saturday
8:00am to 11:00pm
Mondays
Closed
Starters | |
| Soupe à l’Oignon French Onion Soup | € 5.90 |
| Aumoniere de Crottin de Chavignol, Orange, Sauge & Cannelle, Purée de Cranberry Warm goat cheese, orange, sage and cinnamon wrapped in brick pastry, cranberry puree | € 8.50 |
| Moules Starter Steamed donegal mussels in white wine, garlic, parsley, shallots & cream | € 8.50 |
Main Courses | |
| Moules à la Crème et Vin Blanc, Frites “Maison’’ Steamed donegal mussels in white wine, garlic, parsley, shallots & cream s/w hand cut chips | € 17.50 |
| Boeuf Bourguignon Slowly cooked beef stew in Burgundy red wine, mushrooms, bacon, baby onions, s/w baby potatoes | € 16.50 |
| Steak Frites / Ribeye Frites (220g), Origine Limerick Striploin / Ribeye Steak s/w hand cut chips and a pepper sauce (Origin: Limerick) | € 23.00/26.00 |
| Burger d’Agneau (170g), Marmelade d’Oignons, Morbier et Frites “Maison’’ Sauce Chez Max 6oz Irish lamb burger with an onion marmalade & melted Morbier cheese on a brioche bun, s/w hand-cut chips and sauce Chez Max | € 16.50 |
Side OrdersBaby Potatoes, Mash Potatoes, Green Beans, Rice, Hand Cut Chips, Green Salad | € 3.50 |
Starters | |
| Soupe à l’Oignon Rustic French onion soup s/w sourdough croutons and topped with melted Emmental cheese | € 5.90 |
| Moules Starter Steamed donegal mussels in white wine, garlic, parsley, shallots & cream | € 8.50 |
| Saint Marcellin Chaud Baked Saint Marcellin Cheese with Cured Ham and Toast | € 10.50 |
| Terrine de Foie Gras et Chutney de Coings Foie gras terrine and quince chutney | € 16.50 |
| Aumoniere de Crottin de Chavignol, Orange, Sauge & Cannelle, Purée de Cranberry Warm goat cheese, orange, sage and cinnamon wrapped in brick pastry, cranberry puree | € 8.50 |
Side Orders | |
| Baby Potatoes, Mash Potatoes, Green Beans , Rice, Hand Cut Chips, Green Salad | € 3.50 |
| Extra Sauce | € 2.00 |
Main Courses | |
| Moules à la Crème et Vin Blanc, Frites “Maison” Steamed donegal mussels in white wine, garlic, parsley, shallots & cream s/w hand cut chips | € 17.50 |
| Boeuf Bourguignon Slowly cooked Beef stew in Burgundy Red Wine, Mushrooms, Bacon, Baby Onions, s/w Baby Potatoes | € 16.50 |
| Magret de Canard, Gratin Dauphinois, Compotée de Chou Rouge, Sauce Cherry Duck Magret, gratin Dauphinois, Red Cabbage Chutney and Cherry sauce | € 23.00 |
| Steak Frites / Ribeye Frites (220g) Striploin / Ribeye Steak s/w hand cut chips and a pepper sauce, Béarnaise or blue cheese sauce (Origin: Limerick) | € 23.00 / 26.00 |
| Burger d’Agneau (170g), Marmelade d’Oignons, Morbier et Frites “Maison’’ Sauce Chez Max 6oz Irish lamb burger with an onion marmalade & melted Morbier cheese on a brioche bun, s/w hand-cut chips and sauce Chez Max | € 16.50 |
| A service charge of 12% will be added for a group of 6 or more people. All our meat is 100% Irish |
Dessert | |
| Mini Cheese Platter Choice of 2 Cheeses from our cheese list | € 5.50 |
| Crème Brulée Vanilla Crème Brulee | € 6.00 |
| Tarte Citron, Meringue, Framboises. Lemon tart, French meringue, raspberries | € 6.50 |
| Délice au Chocolat Noir et Crème Anglaise Dark Chocolate Delice with Custard | € 7.00 |
| Nougat Glace, Coulis de Fruits Rouge Nougat ice cream, red berry coulis | € 7.00 |
| Gâteau Banane Coco Chocolat (Vegan) Banana and Coconut Chocolate Cake | € 7.00 |
| Café Gourmand Small Coffee/Tea s/w mini chocolate mousse, mini crème brûlée and mini lemon tart | € 9.00 |
Dishes | |
| Ham Platter (Small) Jambon de pays, Rosette de Lyon, Rillettes de Porc,Saucisson a l'ail | € 14.50 |
| Ham Platter (Large) Jambon de Pays, Rosette de Lyon, Rillettes de Porc. Saucisson a l'ail | € 24.50 |
| Cheese Platter (Small) Bleu d’Auvergne, Comté, St Maure,Pont Leveque, Camembert | € 12.50 |
| Cheese Platter (Large) Bleu d auvergne, Comte,Pont Leveque, st Maure , Camembert | € 22.50 |
| Mixed Platter (Large) | € 26.50 |
| Soupe à l’Oignon French Onion Soup | € 5.90 |
| Croque Monsieur Soft sourdough toast layered with Emmental, ham and a creamy béchamel sauce | € 9.00 |
Raclettes | |
| Raclette Cheese 225g 80g Rosette de Lyon 80g Bayonne ham 80g Cooked Ham Served with baby potatoes and salad | € 22.00 per person |
| Morbier Cheese 225g 80g Rosette de Lyon 80g Bayonne ham 80g Cooked HamGlazed pork cheek, caramelised apple puree, puff pastry, black truffle | € 24.00 per person |
Pierrade | |
| Pierrade 180g Chicken marinated tarragon 180g Bavette Steak Rosemary Served with chips and salad | € 22.00 |
Sandwichs | |
| Chicken Sandwich | € 8.50 |
| Vegetable Sandwich | € 850 |
| Beef Sandwich | € 9.00 |
| Lamb Sandwich | € 9.00 |
Salads | |
| Chicken Salad | € 9.50 |
| Vegetarian Salad | € 9.50 |
| Orzo Salad | € 9.50 |
| Salade Niçoise | € 9.50 |
Starters | |
| French Onion Soup | € 6.00 |
| Fish Cake | € 8.50 |
| Small Ham Plate | € 12.00 |
| Small Cheese Plate | € 12.00 |
Dinner | |
| Vegetables Tatin Tart | € 13.50 |
| Lamb Burger | € 14.50 |
| Duck Leg Confit | € 16.00 |
| Bœuf Bourguignon | € 16.00 |
| Half Roast Chicken | € 12.00 |
| Full Roast Chicken | € 19.50 |
Desserts | |
| Apple Tart | € 6.00 |
| Strawberry Tart | € 6.00 |
White Wines | |
| Côtes de Gascogne Colombard 2017 | € 22.00 |
| Mâcon Village Chardonnay 2017 | € 28.00 |
| Pouilly Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2017 | € 36.00 |
Red Wines | |
| Côtes de de Duras Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 | € 26.00 |
| Morgon Gamay 2016 | € 30.00 |
| Château Les Tuileries Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot 2016 | € 42.00 |
Soft Drinks 20cl | |
| Coke | € 2.50 |
| Diet coke | € 2.50 |
| 7up | € 2.50 |
| Orangina | € 2.50 |
| Perrier | € 2.50 |
| Still Water | € 2.50 |
Open from 8am til late at night. Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm
Testimonials from Tripadvisor
What People are Saying
“Just Fantastic”
“Service staff were just fantastic, altogether just really enjoyed the experience and the food.”
Ned, Dublin
“Gracious Staff”
“staff was very gracious and the food among the best we’ve had in the country”
Rachel, Boston
“Like a Bistro in Montmartre”
“the ambiance was that of a bistro in Montmartre”
Extra
“Superbly Genuine”
“Superb genuine Parisian bistro with relaxing atmosphere”
Stuart Dublin
Hours of Operation
PALACE STREET
Breakfast
8am – 12 midday
Lunch
12pm – 3:30pm – Tuesday to Friday
12am – 4pm – Saturday and Sunday
Early bird
5:30pm – 7pm – Sunday to Thursday
Dinner
5:30pm – 10pm – Tuesday to Sunday
KILDARE STREET
8:30am – 7:30pm Monday to Thursday
8:30am – 5pm Friday and Saturday
Contact Us
Palace Street
1 Palace Street
Tel: 01 633 7215
Reservations by phone and soon by OpenTable.
Alliance Française
1 Kildare Street
Tel: 01 633 7215