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Café 43, Dallas, TX

Café 43

4.9
4.9
1550 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
  • Healthy
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 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,550 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dallas

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café 43 offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food" and "impeccable service." The "beautiful atmosphere" and "scenic views" make it perfect for business lunches or special occasions. The varied menu, featuring standout dishes like the "corned beef sandwich" and "pecan-crusted chicken," impresses all. Highly recommended as a "hidden gem" in Dallas.

1,550 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved everything about Cafe 43. Such a lovely way to send Saturday brunch before heading into the presidential museum. Food was fantastic and the staff were exceptional.

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  2. Ronny

    VIP

    Dallas

    178 reviews

    5.0

    178 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a wonderful full service restaurant offering a wide range of excellent dinners cooked to absolute perfection. It is hidden in a presidential library on the the SMU campus, but could be a standalone restaurant in any neighborhood. The restaurant is spacious and naturally well lighted by its many large windows. Servers are wonderfully friendly and efficient. Disappointing, it is not open at night. Highly recommended!

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  3. Roger

    VIP

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service . Really good experience I’ll come back.

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  4. Mandy

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great lunch today. Loved the chicken sandwich and bacon grilled cheese. Great service and food came out fast was was great.

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  5. Dee

    VIP

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great treat before we enjoyed the presidential library. Delicious burger! Big enough to share.

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  6. Lee

    Dallas

    113 reviews

    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On a sunny day in February the patio was devine…. Vanessa is a great server and never disappoints.

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  7. Yara

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time here. We weren’t aware is at SMU campus. Everything was delicious, great service and peaceful ambiance.

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  8. Robert

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food excellent tasting. Just a little on pricey side. Gets loud when occupied. Wonderful setting.

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  9. Terry

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always outstanding and service is impeccable. Great place for a business lunch or group.

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  10. Patricia

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited Cafe 43 for the first time today and loved it. We will be back.

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Café 43 is rated 4.9 stars by 1550 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Café 43

2943 SMU Blvd., Dallas, TX 75205

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bush Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • 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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