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Cafe Navarre, South Bend, IN

Cafe Navarre

4.8
4.8
2777 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
Specializing in modern American cuisine, fresh seafood, and USDA prime steaks, Cafe Navarre is celebrating its 12th year in historic downtown South Bend. Located in a bank building in the heart of our city with the fusion of Old World architecture, natural light, and the contemporary furnishings. Join us for dinner or enjoy a cocktail in our bar or on our outdoor patio.

As a locally owned establishment, we strive for excellence in producing and serving the finest cuisine. We are excited to provide you with top-shelf service, world-class recipes, as well as local and fresh ingredients. Every part of your experience at Cafe Navarre is important to us, right down to the last detail.

Café Navarre brings you modern American cuisine with European influences, distinguished by its simplicity, flavor, and respect for ingredients. Cafe Navarre offers fresh seafood and steaks, along with dishes created with seasonal elements from local farms that are unmistakable in flavor and quality.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (574) 968-8101
  • Website
    http://www.cafenavarre.co/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Janowsky
  • Private party facilities
    Cafe Navarre has 3 private dining rooms available with seating capacity from 14 to 24 in each room.
  • Location
    101 N. Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601
  • Neighbourhood
    South Bend
  • Cross Street
    Washington
  • Parking details
    There are several parking spaces along the corner of Michigan, Washington, as well as a parking garage along the corner of Colfax and Main Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,777 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Bend

    Best Overall

  • South Bend

    Best Food

  • South Bend

    Best Service

  • South Bend

    Best Ambience

  • South Bend

    Best Value

  • South Bend

    Healthy

  • South Bend

    Great for fine wines

  • South Bend

    Romantic

  • South Bend

    Good for special occasions

  • South Bend

    American

  • South Bend

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Navarre offers an exquisite dining experience in South Bend, consistently praised for its "great cocktails, great service, and great food." The ambiance is both "upscale and beautiful," housed in a beautifully restored former bank. Diners rave about standout dishes like the octopus appetizer and mushroom soup. Attentive servers, especially Autumn, ensure a memorable visit. With creative cocktails and a diverse menu, Cafe Navarre is ideal for special occasions or a fine dining treat.

2,777 Reviews

  1. Maggie

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family of vegetarians/vegans enjoyed a Christmas Eve early 4pm dinner upstairs overlooking the street---such a great table! Although there is usually only one veg/vegan main option offered, the veg sides we ordered as one meal were deliciously-seasoned, perfectly-cooked and yummy (brussels sprouts, cauliflower and french fries). The vegan offering on the main menu of shitake and wild rice was unique and possibly the best vegan entree I have ever had at Cafe Navarre. Our server was knowledgeable, helpful with menu options we could eat and suggesting adjustments chef could make, and attentive at a perfect level. Wines were great; my vodka cocktail was tasty but seemed a little light on the vodka. A very pleasant experience as always at Cafe Navarre :)

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  2. Robert

    VIP

    Indiana

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food and great ambiance. What else do I need to say?

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  3. Jennifer

    VIP

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was very nice. We were greeted nicely & our server was very friendly. The food presentation was beautiful. The quality of the food was quite disappointing. The meat & chicken were both very fatty. The rolls and butter were the best part of the meal. I thought it was VERY expensive for what we received.

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  4. Steve

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique food selections that were delicious and appropriate portion size. Crab Rangoon was unbelievable. Brussels Sprouts were outstanding. The apple desert was incredibly good and fulfilling.

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  5. Don

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a relaxed, fine dinner. Prices are a little high. Would like a few more traditional options like lamb chops, roasted chicken, etc.

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  6. Kathy

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff was wonderful. Danielle knows the menu well and made great recommendations. She is friendly and attentive as were other staff. Our salads, soup and entrees were interesting and flavorful. This was a great dining experience.

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  7. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a regular stop for us whenever we come through South Bend, and is a good reason to choose South Bend as a stopping place on road trips. Autumn was our server. She got everything right. She was attentive without being intrusive. Looking forward to visiting again.

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  8. John

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Autumn was great. She immediately asked if we were going to the show before we ordered so she could ensure we made it on time. She did a great job!

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  9. Joseph

    Cleveland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stopped with my family for a meal on a trip from Chicago to Cleveland. Attentive, efficient and friendly service from Autumn and the rest of the staff. Salmon was excellent, well prepared with thoughtful flavorings. Short rib had a little too much fat but otherwise wonderful. We will always come back when we are passing through South Bend.

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  10. Shera

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place to celebrate our wedding anniversary! Autumn, our server, was very attentive. Our drinks were great. We both had the filets for dinner and they were cooked to perfection. Great atmosphere. We would definitely recommend!

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FAQs

Cafe Navarre offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (574) 968-8101.

Cafe Navarre is rated 4.8 stars by 2777 OpenTable diners.

Cafe Navarre does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Navarre

101 N. Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Washington
  • Neighbourhood
    South Bend
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are several parking spaces along the corner of Michigan, Washington, as well as a parking garage along the corner of Colfax and Main Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Janowsky
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.cafenavarre.co/
  • Phone number
    (574) 968-8101
  • Private party facilities
    Cafe Navarre has 3 private dining rooms available with seating capacity from 14 to 24 in each room.

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