Ate in Chez Max last weekend (20 Jun 09) after hearing good things about it. Unfortuanately, I was hugely disappointed to the extent that I felt I needed to balance the gushing praise for the restaurant on here with something a little more critical. There were some things about Chez Max that I liked : it feels like an authentic... more

great value, lovely and quaint! more

Love this place..don't pass the veal!too good-melt in the mouth and served with divine garlic potatoes. The atmosphere is that of a true french bistro..the only let down is leaving and realising you re actually not in Paris!!highly recommended! more

I'm dining there every three months or so, and they've been consistantly good on everything: the food, the service, the advises they give to marry food and wine, the atmosphere oh-so-french... Really one of the best tables of Dublin regarding food quality and quantity! more

Visited May 10th 2009. Trad French bistro look and feel. Menu suitably rustic and food flavoursome. You will have to book to be sure of a table. Easy walk from Trinity/Grafton/Temple Bar. Service good etc. Reason for 3* is ridiculous price of the wine. Such a rip off. Probably 4 times the cost of the bottle. Be prepared to add... more

Our party of three dined one Monday night and had the most amazing meal. The beef Bourguignon was amazing. Another person in our party ordered the Bavette ou Steak Frite, Sauce Béarnaise which looked delicious. I had the lamb which was to die for. I would recommend Chez Max to anyone. more

Disastrous. Never again. A friend recommended Chez Max as a great spot for a romantic meal so I brought my girlfriend there last Thursday. It was the worst restaurant experience I’ve ever had. We were greeted at the door by a waitress who didn’t even give us a second to ask before she snapped at us telling us there was... more

traditional french . good spot for a romantic date.. more

We love it -- the most authentic French restaurant in Dublin. more