“ Every meal we have ever had at Chez Max has always been fantastic! This is a super great place to have a romantic dinner. There is a cozy fireplace, low lighting, and candles. The servers and the owner Brian go above and beyond to make each meal memorable. The restaurant is themed to be a French chalet that has been broken up into intimate rooms. ”

“ I was very excited to try this spot and am so happy I did!! The restaurant is quaint and very traditional with a lot of wooden accents, which adds to its charm. There are a good amount of diners who seem like regulars and, after eating here, I can see why! The entrees drew us in and we ordered the filet mignon, peking duck, and lamb chops. Everything was delicious! The filet mignon was a perfect medium, the peking duck tender and delicious, and the lamb chops succulent and well made. We finished the evening off with a creme brulee, which really hit the spot. Overall, this is a fantastic spot I cannot recommend enough! We definitely plan to revisit in the future. Check out my full review on Yelp! ”

“ I have to post about the lovely dinner we had last night! The food was excellent as always. Thank you, Brian Moore, for saving my sanity we have been without power since Monday. Roland was attentive and knowledgeable. Keep up the good work, you guys! Always spot on! ”

“ Exquisite classic French cuisine just south of Short Pump. Youll not find a better French spot if youre looking for the genuine experience. Top notch food and service in a 20 year established restaurant. TLDR Best escargot in RVA. Classic French cuisine with award winning service in a slightly dated but ultimately permeable and secluded atmosphere. Fantastic wine list and beautifully mixed cocktails. 2 appetizers, 1 cocktail, 1 bottle of 130 wine half off on Sundays, 2 entrees, 2 desserts all for 300 with a 20 tip. Worth it! Food The chef has the French style down! We enjoyed escargot and tuna tartare as appetizers. The snails were incredibly good. Butter, garlic, and rosemary compliments the protein while a beautiful olive oil flavor persists afterwards. Tuna was the exact opposite with fresh cool tuna delicately seasoned to focus on the fish. Both were exemplary. My spouse love the whole sole fish filleted table side. Lovely garlic butter sauce compliments the fish. I enjoyed the lamb. It was prepared medium rare and was very tasteful. I should have salted it personal preference to further make the glaze pop. Drinks Easily a top three whiskey sour in RVA. They know what they are doing. We really liked the bottle of Pinot noir we got. More so as it was half off any bottle under 150 on Sundays. Service They recently won best service in RVA. Not only do they understand the full menu and its intricacies but they cared for the table and your experience at all time. Every crumb was collected, drinks were topped at all times, they listened to your input and questions, and even foldedpresented placements when you left for the restroom. The rest of the wine is preventing me from recalling the charming gentleman that cared for us. Thank you! Dessert Cheesecake was super creamy and had everything a cheesecake could ask. Enjoyed the lava cake. Which, if youre a fan of this style of dessert you will not be willing to share! Atmosphere Only area to nit pick. Eat table feels secluded and intimate which is great! Its still a drop ceiling, the bathroom wallpaper is aging, and the chairs are a little old. All signs of a 20year old restaurant. But everything was super clean, presented well, and goes unnoticed. Much better than similar restaurants which cramp you together and volume is out of hand. What a hidden gem thats been here for so long. Will definitely be back. ”

“ The food and service are top notch. Dont go here for a new and trendy experience, but for what has defined the term fine dining. Places like this are rare these days. Our meals and desserts were absolutely perfect. With amazing flavor, and solid presentation. I have seen many a meal ruined in the pursuit of unbelievable presentation. The presentation is honest and noteworthy without taking away from the quality. It is a great restaurant for many reasons, all of which actually have to do with enjoying a meal. The staff is focused on your service always being effective, not the quantity of attention you are receiving. The lighting is ample, not too bright, but also bright enough that you get to clearly see the meal prepared for you. Music is tasteful and appropriate, but never a distraction. And the entire place is clean. No corner, picture frame, air vent, or light fixture is caked with dust or debris. Its clear there is continual effort to maintain all the details. ”

“ Special experience from beginning to end!! Complimentary champagne was served for our anniversary. Our waiter was professional and top notch, knowledgeable about wines and offered a tasting. The lamb lollipops were cooked to perfection and the best I have ever had. My husbands filet mignon was also cooked to perfection and delicious. The bread was the best I have ever had served warm with whipped butter. Desserts were good as well. I have been wanting to come here for a while as it has been in RVA for quite some time. Top notch everything!! You must experience it if you are a foodie like me!! ”

“ We had a team dinner of about 12 people. Staff was very friendly, helpful and attentive . The menu was very enticing, i had the sea bass and potatoes gratin and both were excellent. Great desserts too. A little pricey but definitely worth it I would recommend this place. I even tried escargot ”

“ My favorite French restaurant in RichmondCharlottesville area. Troy and Brian are wonderful. The escargot and venison are my faves but everything here is delightful and delicious. Cant recommend anywhere more highly in the area. I always look forward to my next visit. ”