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Café 43, Dallas, TX

Café 43

4.9
4.9
1556 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,556 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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dallas - Fort Worth

    American

  • Dallas

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café 43 offers an exceptional dining experience with "wonderful food," "attentive staff," and a "beautiful atmosphere." Nestled in the George W. Bush Museum, it features a "spacious and scenic" setting, perfect for a quiet brunch or business lunch. Its varied menu delights guests with "delicious choices," making it a "hidden gem" in Dallas.
1,556 Reviews
  1. Mary

    Salt Lake City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was tasty. Service very slow and shouldn't have been as very few dining at this time. It is a great place to relax during tour of Bush library.

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  2. Melanie VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice selection of food and everything was delicious. Beautiful atmosphere!

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  3. Pam

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful restaurant in the George W Bush Museum. Prices are as expected for this type of restaurant and for the quality of food. The service was quick and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. It was a nice experience and a wonderful place to eat while visiting the museum.

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  4. Lee

    Dallas119 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We can’t wait to back. It is always excellent experience.

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  5. Judi

    Houston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food & exceptional service! Beautiful relaxing cafe!

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  6. Sara

    Dallas154 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite place to take people for lunch. It’s quiet it’s beautiful and the food and service are great.

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  7. Kathleen VIP

    Dallas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was such a treat to be at a lovely meal where we didn’t have to yell to be heard at our table. Yummy food especially dessert!!

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  8. Pamela

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe 43 is quaint and elegant. The menu features so many delicious choices. The food is wonderful.

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  9. Lee

    Dallas119 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a marvelous experience. Great food, attentive staff, nice wine list, and beautiful design. And museum as a bonus.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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Café 43 is rated 4.9 stars by 1556 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Café 43

2943 SMU Blvd., Dallas, TX 75205

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bush Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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