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    Chez Max

    4.0 (56 reviews)
    ModerateFrench
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Croque Madame
    Vivienne M.

    As a French girl in Dublin, I had to rate this one! Yes, Chez Max is good! The lunch menu is perfect, exactly like the Bistro in Paris (croque monsieur salade...) I know they do also Raclettes in winter, so if you are a cheese fan that's the place to go. And the prices are quite ok. Would definitely recommand

    Entrance to Chez Max at Dublin Castle
    Gigi L.

    Smoked Makerel with Roasted Beetroots Caramelized Parsnip and Shallot Tart... White Fish Mousse... Pommes Frites... Need I go on...? Our meal was fabulous and, paired with a couple glasses of house wine, quite reasonable. I'm a fan of the Chez Max at the Dublin Castle; but, now I'm also a fan of Chez Max on Baggot Street. It's quite warm and inviting! Head downstairs to escape the City and enter a 'le vie en rose' world just below street level. There are two dining rooms and they're both lovely with soft amber lighting and rich dark red seating. I shall return mon amie!

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    Ellen S.

    Ooh la la! We were lucky enough to grab the last table on the terrace on a 'scorching' dublin summer evening. (Lucky they had heaters as well!) I was well impressed with the menu. Unfortunately we were too late for the early bird (only 19 euro!!), but the a la carte was not to dear either. I went for the duck, potato gratin and spinach. Tres bon! The spinach was a bit over salted and it was only half a duck breast, but I enjoyed every bite. I tried some of my friends mussels, a huge portion (but also extremely salty broth) and delicious handcut fries. They seemed a bit understaffed. We were meant to vacate the table at 9, but after we got the bill at just after 9, we were left seated until almost 9.45 as no-one came to pick up our bill . Eventually we flagged a waitress. Other than that, no complaints. TOP TIP: (yet to try myself!) They do a raclette from sunday to thursday for 25 euro p.p. So if you like your cheese and a bit of fun/ dining with a twist, this is a must ! https://indoorgrillraclette.wordpress.com/2010/08/02/what-is-a-raclette-grill/

    Natalie M.

    Ah mais oui, bien sur, Chez Max is very French! It's gorgeous. Soupe a l'Oignon for just €5.90, gorgeous boeuf Bourginon (€16.50) which was delicious and creme brulee (€5.50) like a dream on every bite. The food is priced very reasonably and you can decide how much you're willing to spend. There are options for everyone and the food is excellent. You can also pop in here for a croque madame at lunch time or they do beautiful pastries for breakfast. It's a hidden little spot in a basement on Baggot Street, but if it's on your main thoroughfare, you should check it out. C'est manufique!

    Chez Max storefront.
    Kody W.

    We just missed the restaurant's lunch period. That hardly mattered - the bread, French onion soup, and ham and cheese made us believers. The staff were friendly and on top of the service. Chez Max offers a little bit of France in the heart of Dublin. Irish grass-fed dairy combined with French cuisine, there could be no better duo! P. S. One will need to channel a monk's resolve in an effort to leave room for an Apple Tart dessert.

    Champz!
    Mal H.

    First time...awesome! Food was unreal! The lamb n duck were the best ever!! Highly recormended!!

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    12 years ago

    This is BY FAR my best French restaurant experience! Great wine, food and friendly staff. Feel right in Paris chez Max!

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    13 years ago

    great place, I wish I earned enough to make it a habit, cannot recommend it highly enough

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    12 years ago

    nice place and food for lunch is noce and cheap for around this area

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    10 years ago

    Fantastic food. The back patio was a great location to have dinner. Left there really happy.

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    La Maison - Scallops on the shell

    La Maison

    4.4(67 reviews)
    0.9 kmSouth Inner City
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    I waited too long to review so some of the details escape me. Such as the appetizer we shared:…read moreConfit Pork Shoulder Croquettes, with quince puree, pickled shittake, and celeriac remoulade. The entrees were more memorable. I had the Fillet Of Irish Beef. I hardly ever order filet mignon but I'm glad I did. It may well be the best I've ever had. With Café de Paris butter, shallot pureé, pepper sauce, rocket (arugula), and a side of french fries. The flavor of the meat itself was incredible and the three sauces complemented it perfectly. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare as ordered. French fries aren't normally something to get excited about but these were a gastronomic masterpiece; the insides soft and sweet, not starchy, the outsides browned and subtly crisp, and I don't know what they were fried in but these had so much flavor it must have been beef tallow or duck fat. I'd come here again just to have a platter of these amazing fries! The wife's Coq Au Vin Façon La Maison (chicken breast braised in red wine, smoked bacon, mushrooms, baby onions, roast carrot, pomme purée) was equally memorable. I've never considering ordering this, thinking it too simple or plain. Not this. The red wine sauce really elevated a simple braised chicken. And how do they make even a simple carrot taste so good? We each had a wine from the ample selection of by the glass offerings and shared a gingery dessert which we both enjoyed. The service was good and not rushed. Just don't be intimidated by the waiter, who announced when he brought the bill that tip was not included; it seems this could have been handled more subtly.

    Beautiful restaurant with friendly staff. We stopped here twice during our visit - one late night…read morejust for dessert, then a quick lunch. The crème brûlée was divine. The French Onion soup was the best we've ever had - since returning home, I've had to try and replicate it - So Good! Tell 'Skinny' Hello from Alabama!

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    La Maison - Ambiance in spades.

    Ambiance in spades.

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    La Maison - Bread with olives and dip, and delicious French wines

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    Pichet - Happy 30th!

    Pichet

    4.4(124 reviews)
    1.0 kmSouth Inner City
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    The absolute best meal we had during our stay in Dublin in July/Aug 2025…read more After stopping in another restaurant nearby that a local recommended and receiving the worst seats and attitude, we decided to leave without placing an order and find something else because no way.. life is too short. We walked around the corner, I saw Pichet and immediately remembered it from my trip research. I was visiting Ireland with my mother who is not an adventurous eater, so I looked at the menu online - found a lovely pasta dish that she would enjoy and she agreed to go. Turned out to be a great decision and a very memorable meal in every way. Service was wonderful... attentive, charming, and funny. Wine was perfection. And the meal was outstanding. My mom had the Knockanore cheese agnolotti with girolles, baby courgette, lovage and hazelnut pesto, and I had harissa spiced local lamb shoulder with tomato cumin puree, smoked yoghurt, roasted gnocchi, courgette and basil. We also shared two desserts, an Île Flottante with creme anglaise, Irish strawberry, strawberry prosecco sorbet, and an almond and black sesame tuile as well as the tropical themed and highly recommended coconut parfait with rum roasted pineapple, passion fruit gel, and coconut sorbet. Perfection. We chatted with a lovely local lady next to us for a bit and then two delightful & vivacious young women who arrived shortly after. One from Italy and one from Mexico. This is part of why I love travel. I recommend making reservations or arrive on the early side if you want to try your luck without one. We were able to get a seat in the bar/lounge area early as a walk in. All in all, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. 10000/10000 would go again.

    Had a team dinner here on my business trip and it was amazing! We had a large table of about…read more 12-14pp. We did the course meal. The restaurant was dark,cozy, and clean. It came with an appetizer main and dessert. I forgot what appetizer I got, but my main was veal and dessert was carrot cake. I don't remember what my appetizer was but it was tasty. My bf got the smoked salmon with dill sauce which I remember because it was different. The veal was amazing. Cooked perfection. Carrot cake was more bread like than i expected. Definitely not like the American cream cheese frosting carrot cake however still delicious. The meal was amazing and something I look forward to again!

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    One Pico - Duck breast

    One Pico

    4.5(39 reviews)
    0.5 kmSouth Inner City
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    Good - The Parmesan pastry starter and the chocolate truffles at the end of the meal were good…read more Bad - Service was abysmal for a restaurant that touts Michelin accreditation across every website and social media platform. We were seated at 7:05 and were not waited on until 7:30, drinks did not arrive until 7:40, first course came out well past 8:00pm. The table next to us had to specifically request that waiters actually describe the plates they were serving, to which they responded by bringing out the menu so they could read the description of the dish?? My wife tried to order a dirty martini but alas no olives in the whole restaurant which seems kind of crazy when you have a full bar. Food was aesthetically pleasing while lacking in almost every other department, particularly the smoked tuna starter and the turbot. Some might even go so far as to call it borderline unseasoned.

    This restaurant has been serving French inspired food since the late 90's and a Dublin institution…read more The menu is classic French with Irish touch. Shame there is so little for vegetarians and both dishes on the menu were pasta dishes. Having been to many restaurants in France you notice the huge change in menus and choices for vegetarians. You have to order all the courses up front. The wine list and cocktail list is also quite extensive albeit a bit pricey. It is quite a cosy space with nice seats and ironed white table cloths. Staff are very welcoming and efficient but not very engaging. Missing the Irish friendly touch in the service. Food is quite nice here, nothing spectacular. Food lacked a bit of seasoning but the flavors were good. I absolutely loved my soufflé for dessert and the steak was cooked to perfection. The black truffle with the entree and main was not very intense or flavorful. Overall a nice meal and I would come back here again.

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    One Pico - Smoked tuna starter

    Smoked tuna starter

    One Pico - Pre-Starter: Roasted Chicken puree & Onion jelly

    Pre-Starter: Roasted Chicken puree & Onion jelly

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