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
- Lunch: Tuesday to Friday
- Dinner Tuesday to Sunday
- All Day
- Raclette and Pierrade (Sundays)
- Take Away / Deliveries
Starters | |
| Soupe à l’Oignon French Onion Soup | € 5.90 |
| Joues de Porc Confites, Purée de Pommes Caramélisées, Feuilleté et Truffe Noire Glazed pork cheek, caramelised apple puree, puff pastry, black truffle | € 8.00 |
| Filets de Maquereaux au Vin Blanc, Mayonnaise au Citron, Salade Oignons Rouges, Concombre Pickled irish mackerel in white wine sauce, lemon mayon, red onion salad, cucumber | € 9.50 |
| 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 |
| Moules Starter Steamed donegal mussels in white wine, garlic, parsley, shallots & cream | € 8.50 |
| Terrine de Foie Gras et Chutney de Coings Foie gras terrine and quince chutney | € 16.50 |
Tartines | |
| Tartine Savoyarde Bacon lardons, onions, Raclette cheese, potatoes, on sourdough bread s/w salad | € 9.00 |
| Croque Monsieur Soft sourdough toast layered with Emmental, ham and a creamy béchamel sauce | € 9.00 |
| Croque Madame The classic Croque-Monsieur, topped with a perfectly fried egg | € 9.00 |
| Tartine Végétarienne, Caviar d’Aubergine Fumé, Tomate Rôtie, Artichaut, Aioli au Lait de Soja Vegetarian Tartine, smoked aubergine caviar, slow roast tomato, artichoke, soy milk aioli | € 9.00 |
| Tartine de Saumon Smoked salmon, cream cheese & lemon on sourdough bread s/w salad | € 9.00 |
Salades | |
| Salade de Chèvre Chaud Warm Goat’s Cheese Salad with Shallots Confit, Honey and Cherry Tomatoes | € 9.00 |
| Salade Campagnarde White pudding, bacon lardons, boiled egg, baby potatoes, mushrooms, mixed leaves | € 9.00 |
| Salade de Poulet Fumé au Bleu, Poires Pochées et Noix Smoked Chicken, blue cheese, poached pears, walnuts and mixed leaves | € 9.00 |
Main Courses | |
| Plat du Jour Dish of the Day | € 10.50 |
| 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 |
| Filet de Merlu, Croute de Chorizo, Riz Pilaf et Pesto Rouge Pan fried hake, chorizo crust, pilaf rice and red pesto | € 20.50 |
| 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 |
| Suprême de Poulet, Pomme Fondante, Fondue de Poireaux et Sauce Périgueux Free-Range chicken supreme, pomme fondant, buttered leeks, foie gras Périgueux sauce | € 18.50 |
| Chou-Fleur Rôti, Purée de Champignons, Noisettes, Truffes et Cresson(Vegan) Roasted cauli ower, mushroom puree, hazelnut, fresh truf e and watercress | € 15.50 |
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 |
| Douzaine d'Escargots au Beurre d'Ail A Dozen Roasted Snails with Garlic Butter | € 10.50 |
| Terrine de Foie Gras et Chutney de Coings Foie gras terrine and quince chutney | € 16.50 |
| Filets de Maquereaux au Vin Blanc, Mayonnaise au Citron, Salade Oignons Rouges, Concombre Pickled irish mackerel in white wine sauce, lemon mayonnaise, red onion salad, cucumber | € 9.50 |
| 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 |
| Joues de Porc Confites, Purée de Pommes Caramélisées, Feuilleté et Truffe Noire Glazed pork cheek, caramelised apple puree, puff pastry, black truffle | € 8.00 |
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 |
| Filet de Merlu, Croute de Chorizo, Riz Pilaf et Pesto Rouge Pan fried hake, chorizo crust, pilaf rice and red pesto | € 20.50 |
| Bouillabaisse “Chez Max” A classic Provençal seafood stew loaded with mussels, scallops, hake, cod & prawns, s/w baby potatoes and Rouille croutons | € 25.00 |
| 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, Haricots Verts, Sauce Cherry Duck Magret, gratin Dauphinois, green beans and Cherry sauce | € 23.00 |
| Suprême de Poulet, Pomme Fondante, Fondue de Poireaux et Sauce Périgueux Free-Range chicken supreme, pomme fondant, buttered leeks, foie gras Périgueux sauce | € 18.50 |
| 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 |
| Chou-Fleur Rôti, Purée de Champignons, Noisettes, Truffes et Cresson (Vegan) Roasted cauli ower, mushroom puree, hazelnut, fresh truf e and watercress | € 15.50 |
| Cuisse de Lapin, Sauce Chasseur, Pommes de Terres Persillées Rabbit Leg, creamy mushroom sauce, garlic and parsley potatoes | € 18.00 |
| 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 |
Coming Soon
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