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 Street
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
Breakfast/Coffee
8:00am – 12:00pm Tuesday to Friday
Lunch
12:00pm – 3:00pm Monday to Friday
12:00am – 3:30pm Saturday and Sunday
Early bird
5:00pm – 7:00pm Sunday to Thursday
Dinner
5:00pm – 9:30pm Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday
5:00pm – 10:30pm Friday and Saturday
- Lunch: Tues to Fri
- Dinner Tues to Sun
- All Day
- Raclette & Pierrade Tuesday and Sunday Evening
- Deliveroo Menu
Starters | |
| Soupe à l’Oignon French Onion Soup | € 6.90 |
| 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 | € 15.50 |
| Boeuf Bourguignon Slowly cooked beef stew in Burgundy red wine, mushrooms, bacon, baby onions, s/w baby potatoes | € 15.50 |
| Steak Frites / Ribeye Frites (220g), Origine Limerick Striploin / Ribeye Steak s/w hand cut chips and a pepper sauce (Origin: Limerick) | € 27.00 |
| 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 | € 15.50 |
| Tarte Tatin Végétarienne au Chèvre servie avec Salade Vegetarian Goat cheese Tarte Tatin served with Salad | € 16.50 |
| Cabillaud en croûte de Chorizo & Parmesan, mille-feuilles de légumes au pesto et coulis de poivron rouge Cod Filet with Chorizo & Parmesan crust, layered pesto vegetables with a red pepper coulis | € 21.00 |
| Suprême de Poulet sauce Chasseur & Riz Pilaf Chicken Supreme with wild mushrooms, baby onions and lardons sauce served with pilaf rice | € 16.50 |
| Bouillabaisse 'Chez Max' A classic provençal seafood stew loaded with mussels, scallops, cod and prawns served with baby potatoes and rouille croutins | € 24.00 |
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 | € 6.90 |
| 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 | € 11.50 |
| 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 | € 9.50 |
Side Orders | |
| Baby Potatoes, Mash Potatoes, Green Beans , Rice, Hand Cut Chips, Green Salad | € 3.50 |
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 | € 17.50 |
| Steak Frites / Ribeye Frites (220g) Striploin / Ribeye Steak s/w hand cut chips and a pepper sauce, Béarnaise or blue cheese sauce (Origin: Limerick) | € 27.00 |
| 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 | € 17.50 |
| Tarte Tatin Végétarienne au Chèvre servie avec Salade Vegetarian Goat cheese Tarte Tatin served with Salad | € 16.50 |
| Cabillaud en croûte de Chorizo & Parmesan, mille-feuilles de légumes au pesto et coulis de poivron rouge Cod Filet with Chorizo & Parmesan crust, layered pesto vegetables with a red pepper coulis | € 21.00 |
| Suprême de Poulet sauce Chasseur & Riz Pilaf Chicken Supreme with wild mushrooms, baby onions and lardons sauce served with pilaf rice | € 16.50 |
| Bouillabaisse 'Chez Max' A classic provençal seafood stew loaded with mussels, scallops, cod and prawns served with baby potatoes and rouille croutins | € 24.00 |
| 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 | € 6.00 |
| Crème Brulée | € 6.50 |
| Mousse au Chocolat Chocolate Mousse | € 7.50 |
| Tarte aux Pommes Apple Pie | € 6.50 |
Dessert Wines | |
| Muscat de Beaumes per glass | € 8.00 |
| Floc de Gascogne per glass | € 8.00 |
| LBV per glass | € 7.00 |
| Baileys Coffee | € 9.00 |
| French Coffee | € 9.00 |
| Crème de Menthe per glass | € 6.50 |
| Pineau des Charentes per glass | € 7.00 |
| Hot Port per glass | € 7.00 |
Apetizers | |
| Rillettes du Mans | € 5.50 |
| Board of Rosette de Lyon | € 5.50 |
| Artichokes and Chorizo 'Cassolette' | € 5.50 |
| Mixed Olives | € 3.50 |
Dishes | |
| Ham Platter (Small) | € 15.00 |
| Ham Platter (Large) | € 25.00 |
| Cheese Platter (Small) | € 13.50 |
| Cheese Platter (Large) | € 23.50 |
| Mixed Platter (Large) | € 27.00 |
| Soupe à l’Oignon French Onion Soup | € 6.90 |
| Croque Monsieur Soft sourdough toast layered with Emmental, ham and a creamy béchamel sauce | € 8.50 |
Sandwichs | |
| Chicken Sandwich | € 7.50 |
| Vegetable Sandwich | € 7.50 |
| Lamb Sandwich | € 7.50 |
Salads | |
| Chicken Salad | € 8.50 |
| Vegetarian Salad | € 8.50 |
| Salade Niçoise | € 8.50 |
Starters | |
| French Onion Soup | € 5.50 |
| Small Ham Plate | € 12.50 |
| Small Cheese Plate | € 12.50 |
Dinner | |
| Vegetables Tatin Tart | € 14.50 |
| Lamb Burger | € 16.00 |
| Duck Leg Confit | € 17.50 |
| Bœuf Bourguignon | € 16.00 |
| Half Roast Chicken | € 14.50 |
| Full Roast Chicken | € 25.00 |
Desserts | |
| Apple Tart | € 5.50 |
White Wines | |
| Côtes de Gascogne Colombard 2017 | € 22.00 |
| Mâcon Village Chardonnay 2017 | € 28.00 |
| Pouilly Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2017 | € 36.00 |
Red Wines | |
| Château Les Tuilleries Cabernet Franc 2015 | € 42.00 |
| Morgon Gamay 2016 | € 30.00 |
| Cotes de Duras Merlot & Cabernet 2016 | € 26.00 |
| Château Haut Colas Nouet Bordeaux Superior | € 32.00 |
Soft Drinks 20cl | |
| Coke | € 2.50 |
| Diet coke | € 2.50 |
| 7up | € 2.50 |
| Orangina | € 2.50 |
| Perrier | € 2.50 |
| Still Water | € 2.50 |
Open on Tuesday and Sundays Night
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/Coffee
8:00am – 12:00pm Tuesday to Friday
Lunch
12:00pm – 3:00pm Monday to Friday
12:00am – 3:30pm Saturday and Sunday
Early bird
5:00pm – 7:00pm Sunday to Thursday
Dinner
5:00pm – 9:30pm Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday
5:00pm – 10:30pm Friday and Saturday
KILDARE STREET
Temporarily Closed
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
