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Café 43, Dallas, TX

Café 43

4.9
4.9
1518 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for brunch
Café 43, located at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, is a contemporary American restaurant which features a locally sourced, organic, seasonal and sustainable menu for weekday lunch and weekend brunch. It is one of the most preferred venues in the city for private events in the evening for groups of up to 150 because of its stunning design, flexibility, private entrance and breezy terrace. Admission to the Center is not required as Café 43 has its own entrance.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–14:30 Brunch Sat 11:00–14:30
  • Phone number
    (214) 200-4302
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John Maas
  • Catering
    Upscale American cuisine focused on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
  • Private party facilities
    Cafe 43 is available evenings for seated dinners of up to 120 guests and cocktail receptions for up to 150 guests. There are other private event spaces located throughout the Center.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Bush Avenue
  • Parking details
    There are several nearby parking garages on the SMU campus.
  • Public transit
    From the Dart Mockingbord Station take the Mustang Express bus route 768.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,518 people are saying

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Dallas - Fort Worth

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  • Dallas - Fort Worth

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    American

  • Dallas

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  • Dallas

    Best Service

  • Dallas

    Best Value

  • Dallas

    American

1,518 Reviews
  1. JOHNNY

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic brunch, excellent food (amazing actually), the team there continues to prove absolutely amazing, and the atmosphere is quiet and inviting. A truly wonderful, hidden gem in the middle of Dallas. Prices are incredibly reasonable for the quality of food and attention. Highly recommend.

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  2. JOHNNY

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a amazing experience! The food and service are fantastic

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  3. Dana

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch! Corn soup was yummy, chicken salad and bread delicious, and the brownie w icecrean & caramel to die for. Museum & Cafe 43 are fantastic!

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  4. Lee

    Dallas

    103 reviews

    4.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The only issue we had was there being no validation of the $10 parking fee. If the Cafe 43 really needs to make money from parking, just raise your prices accordingly. Don't nickel and dime your guests.

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  5. Mark

    New Mexico

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire meal experience was great. The server was one of the best and very helpful. The food was first rate. Strongly recommended.

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  6. Daniel

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, tasty food, well priced, highly recommend.

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  7. Dr Fran

    New York City

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, lovely setting and wonderful service. Having not eaten here previously, the food though not fancy or foo foo was well prepared, nicely plated and just yummy. I did think however that directions regarding parking for Cafe 43 were not optimal and a ten dollar fee, especially if not spending the day at the museum was pricey. Outside of that I highly recommend a visit!

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  8. Kirk

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met my wife for lunch. It was delightful! Be sure to try the Cowboy cookies.

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  9. Brian

    Little Rock

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was excellent! The food was exquisite, and the service was fantastic 

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  10. jill

    Dallas

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such a nice lunch place to go to. The food is excellent, and the service is always top-notch. I’ve only been there twice now, but both times my food was outstanding. I think people forget about it sometimes since it’s at the George Bush museum, but it should go on their lunch Restaurant list for sure!

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Café 43 is rated 4.9 stars by 1518 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Café 43

2943 SMU Blvd., Dallas, TX 75205

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bush Avenue
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–14:30 Brunch Sat 11:00–14:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There are several nearby parking garages on the SMU campus.
  • Public transit
    From the Dart Mockingbord Station take the Mustang Express bus route 768.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Maas
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (214) 200-4302
  • Catering
    Upscale American cuisine focused on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
  • Private party facilities
    Cafe 43 is available evenings for seated dinners of up to 120 guests and cocktail receptions for up to 150 guests. There are other private event spaces located throughout the Center.
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