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Café 43, Dallas, TX

Café 43

4.9 (1555)
$30 and under
American
2943 SMU Blvd., Dallas, TX 75205

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • 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 1,555 people are saying

Café 43 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dallas - Fort Worth

    American

  • Dallas

    Best Food

  • Dallas

    Great for scenic views

  • Dallas

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café 43 offers an "outstanding" dining experience, with "wonderful food" and "exceptional service" in a "beautiful atmosphere." Located in the George W. Bush Museum, it's ideal for business lunches or casual outings. The menu features delicious options like crab salad and fried avocado, and the staff is "attentive and welcoming."
1,555 Reviews
  1. Erin

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our lunch very much! Great food, good value...we will be back!

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  2. Patricia

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of the best cafes for a presidential library! Food was fabulous. The hamburger with sweet potato fries was perfect as was the chicken salad. Highly recommended!!

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  3. Marilyn

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I always enjoy lunch at Cafe43. We look forward to many more good food and good visits there. Food is tasty and beautifully presented.

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  4. Angie

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant everything from food drink company ets The gardens are lovely for a walk after lunch

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  5. Matt

    Unspecified4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Lunch at Cafe 43 was very good both soups were superb. The sandwiches were so big we had to ask for a doggy bag so we could leave room for the excellent ice cream

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  6. Patsy

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent as well as the ambience and the wait staff. It was a very enjoyable and relaxing lunch. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

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  7. Judith

    Dallas - Fort Worth20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This little diner serves GREAT quality food. The fried avocado appetizer was delicious and Mrs. Bush's BLT sandwhich was the best I have ever had. My husband even ate half of it, it was so big. The side of fruit we ordered was extremely fresh. The quality was top notch!

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  8. Ceil

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food delicious real country fried steak and mashed potatoes. Excellent service very pleasant experience for lunch while visiting the Bush Library!

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  9. Ray VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This casual yet sophisticated restaurant never fails. The bright, airy dining room welcomes. Staff makes you feel welcome while they pamper you. The menu pleases a wide variety of palates. I had my favorite lump crab salad with fresh greens in a light citrus dressing, generous amounts of lump crab in a light toss and stuff to overflowing in a half an avocado. My husband's corned beef sandwich was a big hit. I love that I'm on campus at SMU regularly and can treat myself and friends often.

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  10. Catherine VIP

    Tahoe / Reno Area69 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The early lunch, during SMU graduation weekend, was very good. The service was excellent! We had Cobb salads and Eggs Benedict along with crab salads for our group of 6 and all were very nice.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 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
  • 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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