Chez Max - Richmond VA

4.8

1371 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

Chez Max - Richmond VA

4.8

$31 to $50

French

Richmond

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Bienvenue Chez Max!

Savory aromas drift from the kitchen as one enters the front door, giving a hint of culinary delights to come. The casual and comfortable, yet elegant interior of the restaurant is warm and inviting. A large stone fireplace adorns a corner in the main dining room, casting a soft glow around the room.

We are Richmond’s premier French dining experience. Our menu is a collection of dishes cultivated by a Master French chef. We offer an array of fine wines from around the world, 23 are poured by the glass. Our mixologist boasts an impressive range of signature crafted cocktails and guest favorites.

As we are often fully seated on Fridays and Saturdays, we can only hold a reservation for 15 minutes without advanced notice. We allocate 2 hours for parties of 2 to 5, 2 ½ hours for parties of 6 or more.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(804) 754-3464
Website
http://chezmaxva.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Gary 'Skip' Frazzano
Private party facilities
Two private rooms available with advanced notice with seating of 16 and 20 respectively. Both rooms have secured access for privacy.

Location
10622 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23238
Neighborhood
Richmond
Cross street
Pump Road and Patterson Avenue
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Complimentary Glass of Champagne for Birthdays and Anniversaries
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Each guest at your table over the age of 21 will receive a complimentary glass of Champagne when celebrating an anniversary or birthday with us!

Escargots en Cercueils$18.00
escargot | garlic | butter | brandy | pernod | puff pastry
Moules à la Marinière$16.00
mussels | garlic | shallots | white wine | butter | heavy cream | gluten free
Tartare de Thon$16.00
ahi tuna | olive oil | lemon | capers | shallots | horseradish saffron aioli | potato gaufrette | gluten free
Foie Gras$25.00
duck liver | blackberries | vanilla poached bosc pear | crostini | micro-greens | gluten free optional

Salades

Salade Maison$10.00
Salade César$10.00
Salade d’Avocat et de Brie$17.00
hass avocado | brie cheese | dried cranberries | house vinaigrette | gluten free optional

Soupes

Français à l’Oignon$11.00
dry sherry | gruyère cheese | gluten free optional
Elle Soupe de Crabe$11.00
heavy cream | crab stock | sherry | lump crabmeat

Accompagnements

Épinards à la Crème$12.00
creamed spinach
Haricots Verts$9.00
green beans
Champignons Sautés$10.00
sautéed mushrooms
Asperge$10.00
asparagus
Carottes Glacées$10.00
glazed carrots
Purée de Pomme de Terre$9.00
mashed potatoes
Pommes de Terre Gratinées$12.00
au gratin potatoes

Entrées

Each Entrée comes with one Accompagnement

Foie de Veau$36.00
calf's liver | spanish onions | sauce robert
Côtelettes d'Agneau$52.00
half-rack of lamb chops | olive oil | thyme | sweet vermouth | rosemary-brandy demi-glace | gluten free
Canard à l'Orange$36.00
white pekin duck breast | l'orange sauce | gluten free
Prise du Jour - Prix du Marché
fresh catch of the day
Morue à la Sauce Provençale$34.00
cod | provençale sauce: tomatoes, capers, and black olives
Sole de Douvres - Prix du Marché
dover sole | meunière; butter, parsley, lemon, and capers | gluten free optional
Côtelette de Veau$49.00
veal chop | demi-glacé reduction | gluten free
Filet Mignon$58.00
black angus filet | green peppercorn sauce | gluten free
Côtelette de Porc$32.00
asian-spiced pork chop | demi-glace | apricot-golden raisin chutney | gluten free
Crêpes de Fruits de Mer$30.00
assorted seafood | mushroom champagne beurre blanc | crêpes | caviar | cremé fraiche
Saumon Farci à la Chair de Crabe$39.00
salmon | lump crabmeat | beurre blanc | gluten free
Bar Chilien au Beurre d'Écrevisses - Prix du Marché
chilean sea bass | crawfish butter sauce

Desserts

Crème Brûlée$10.00
crème brûlée
Cheesecake New-Yorkais$10.00
new york style cheesecake
Tarte au Citron Vert$10.00
key lime pie
Sorbet Assorti$10.00
assorted sorbet
Tarte Vielle France$10.00
apple and peach tart
Gâteau au Chocolat$10.00
molten chocolate cake

What 1,371 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Best Service
Richmond
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
Richmond
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chez Max in Richmond, VA, consistently delivers a "fantastic French dining experience" with "incredible food and attentive service." Guests rave about the "exquisite classic French cuisine" and "phenomenal service." The intimate ambiance and a "top-notch wine list" make it perfect for special occasions. Don't miss their "best escargot in RVA."

1,371 Reviews

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Mary Jean
VIP
Richmond
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had another fabulous dinner at chez max. The restaurant has been a favorite for years! Food delicious. Service by Oliver excellent. Highly recommend!
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Dania
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Or server, Roland, was amazing! He was knowledgable, friendly and very attentive to our needs. We have been to Chez Max before and have always enjoyed ourselves, but this time was absolutely superb! We brought friends that had never been and they were very impressed with the food and service, and we all plan to be back soon! Thank you for a wonderful experience again!
Chez Max - Richmond VAResponded on December 9, 2024
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Kevin
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating our anniversary and it was an absolutely wonderful experience! They even treated us to a complementary glass of champagne to celebrate!
Chez Max - Richmond VAResponded on December 7, 2024
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Rachael
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a top notch experience here. Great wine, delicious food, fantastic service.
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Kay
Richmond
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Chez Max for food and ambience, with low noise level. Lovely menu, super wine list. Only complaint this time: veal chop not tender. Excellent service as always.
Chez Max - Richmond VAResponded on December 5, 2024
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Mike
VIP
Richmond
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love French food, sauces, and wines - Chez Max is Richmond s top restaurant for French cuisine. It was my birthday and this was my first choice. Chez Max and their excellent staff delivered a memorable evening.
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Lynne
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience. Roland our server was exceptionally professional and friendly.
Chez Max - Richmond VAResponded on November 29, 2024
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David
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oliver was our server and he did an exceptional job of making sure that all of my wife's allergies were addressed and the food was properly prepared. It is surprising that a high end restaurant offers no gluten free bread, roll, or breadsticks to customers who are gluten-free. As with lesser restaurants, my wife had brought her oun gluten-free crackers to eat while I enjoyed the fresh warm bread. I felt badly for her. When we inquired about possible future gluten-free breads being offered,, we were told that there was no intention to go in this direction.
Chez Max - Richmond VAResponded on November 22, 2024
Thank you for your feedback of Chez Max. Out of the 30 items we offer on our menu, only 5 are not gluten free or gluten free optional. I feel as a restaurant we are very conscious of the dietary concerns of our guests and do our best to accommodate. That said, the demand for a gluten free bread option (that we offer complimentary) is not high enough for us to consider carrying. We would either be providing a product we lack faith in the quality of or be throwing product away. In this economy especially, neither option is desirable.
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Ted
VIP
Richmond
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, I can't remember his name but we have had him before and he was great. I know that he has been there for a long time. The food is always delicious and the owner is very friendly and is interested in you enjoying your time there.
Chez Max - Richmond VAResponded on December 2, 2024
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Tracy
Richmond
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We just felt rushed. The servers were practically running - maybe they were short staffed, not sure, but the one we had spoke very fast, and we felt hurried. We had hoped for dessert but our check was brought instead. For the dollar amount, it should be a relaxed experience.
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FAQs

Chez Max - Richmond VA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 754-3464.

Chez Max - Richmond VA is rated 4.8 stars by 1371 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Chez Max - Richmond VA

4.8

$31 to $50

French

Richmond

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

10622 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23238

Additional information

Cross street
Pump Road and Patterson Avenue
Neighborhood
Richmond
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gary 'Skip' Frazzano
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://chezmaxva.com/
Phone number
(804) 754-3464
Private party facilities
Two private rooms available with advanced notice with seating of 16 and 20 respectively. Both rooms have secured access for privacy.

Chez Max - Richmond VA

Chez Max - Richmond VA

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Complimentary Glass of Champagne for Birthdays and Anniversaries

Apéritifs

Escargots en Cercueils$18.00

Moules à la Marinière$16.00

Tartare de Thon$16.00

Foie Gras$25.00

Salades

Salade Maison$10.00

Salade César$10.00

Salade d’Avocat et de Brie$17.00

Soupes

Français à l’Oignon$11.00

Elle Soupe de Crabe$11.00

Accompagnements

Épinards à la Crème$12.00

Haricots Verts$9.00

Champignons Sautés$10.00

Asperge$10.00

Carottes Glacées$10.00

Purée de Pomme de Terre$9.00

Pommes de Terre Gratinées$12.00

Entrées

Foie de Veau$36.00

Côtelettes d'Agneau$52.00

Canard à l'Orange$36.00

Prise du Jour - Prix du Marché

Morue à la Sauce Provençale$34.00

Sole de Douvres - Prix du Marché

Côtelette de Veau$49.00

Filet Mignon$58.00

Côtelette de Porc$32.00

Crêpes de Fruits de Mer$30.00

Saumon Farci à la Chair de Crabe$39.00

Bar Chilien au Beurre d'Écrevisses - Prix du Marché

Desserts

Crème Brûlée$10.00

Cheesecake New-Yorkais$10.00

Tarte au Citron Vert$10.00

Sorbet Assorti$10.00

Tarte Vielle France$10.00

Gâteau au Chocolat$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Chez Max - Richmond VA

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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