Owned by Pierre Cardin, with nine branches around the world, Maxim's was only the second French restaurant in Beijing when it opened in 1983 - in those austere times the ravishing Art Nouveau interior and the glittering clientele electrified the city. It was the site of Beijing’s first modern fashion show and a magnet for well-heeled foreigners and Chinese insiders. Today, Pierre Cardin licenses the Maxim’s name to the Chongwenmen establishment, subject to guarantees of quality and service.
The newer Solana branch also features art nouveu decor and a dinner menu with prix fixe options of RMB 388 and 528; à la carte mains are priced around RMB 90. The wine menu offers a fair range (mainly French) and there is a decent house wine.
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