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Cafe Normandie
Cafe Normandie

Cafe Normandie Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.cafenormandie.com
  • Email: cafenormandie@gmail.com
  • Phone: (410) 263-3382
  • Hours of Operation:

    Breakfast:
    Saturday& Sunday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

    Lunch:
    Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:30am
    Saturday & Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:30pm

    Dinner:
    Daily: 5:00pm - 10:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: French, Seafood, Contemporary French
  • Executive Chef: Jean-Louis Evennou
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Cafe, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: All catered events are custom-designed to accommodate your needs.
  • Private Party Facilities: Up to 20 guests in private balcony area, 30-40 guests in area of main dining room.
  • Private Party Contact: Suzanne Evennou (410) 263-3382
  • Entertainment: We feature a monthly Cabaret evening with featured duo, Love Story.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Conduit Street
  • Parking: Street Parking
  • Parking Details: Public parking garage, Noah Hillman Garage.
A word from Cafe Normandie
Consistently voted "Most Romantic" restaurant, Cafe Normandie combines French cuisine with local Maryland specialities. A family business, we have been located in Historic Annapolis for 26 years.
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies
  • Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem
Diner Reviews
  • "My husband and I love this little gem in downtown Annapolis. They have a great waitstaff and are very attentative. Recommend it highly. Our meals have always been wonderful and truly worth the price."
    Dined on 3/24/2013
  • "Very nice restaurant located on Annapolis's main street. Food and service is always consistently good. We go to this restaurant when we are in the area. Nice menu and wine list. We never feel rushed, and are able to take our time to enjoy our meal."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "Food was excellent. Host was not very friendly and the tables are close together."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Great restaurant week deal. Food was great. Delicious and perfect size portions. Very accommodating and sweet with our kids. Definitely we will be coming back"
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Nice menu. Food was good to very good though short of excellent compared to other regional high-end restaurants. Service by knowledgable staff was very good. Tables are packed together like sardines, significantly detracting from the experience. For the price, not a place I would likely visit again."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "The service and food were great! The trout is amazing but the beef could have used a bit more seasoning or salt"
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "It was restaurant week in Annapolis we tried the three course special. The four of us tried a variety and the cream of crab and onion soups were very good, the roast duck was the best. However, it was only two course meal as the dessert was spoon full portions so it was not a deal and I would have rather have ordered off the regular menu. The seating was horrendous; four seated in the kitchen entrance. On the way out I looked to see if there were any good tables and there were all way to close unless you wanted the fish bowl street window table"
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Great food. Restaurant is louder than a McDonald's playland."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "My girlfriends and I dined here during the areas resturaunt week. It s a busy time but our waitress was so nice didn't make us feel rushed at all. The cream of crab soup was rich and full of delicious crab meat. The wine list was quite long and reasonably priced. The fireplace was on and it was warm and inviting. The main course was amazing beef was so tender and fresh vegetables. Overall a great dining experience."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Had dinner here during restaurant week in Annapolis and the restaurant was at full capacity. This is a small footprint building with booths along the walls and tiny tables back to back along the centerline. The result is that you sit so close to the next tables (less than a foot) that it might as well be a communal dining hall. As the waiters rush back and forth with wine and food they bump into tables and jostle diners--not because they are bad waiters, but because there is not enough room for them to navigate effectively. When new diners arrive and try to squeeze between the tables you need to remain vigilant or risk having your dinner swept away. Unfortunately, this all detracted from our experience even though the food was good."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "A group of 6 of us went out for restaurant week, we arrived and were immediately sat in a window table that overlooked Main St., it was beautiful, our server, Nathan was VERY knowledgeable about quite literally everything, from pricing, to pronunciations, he definitely knows what he's doing. The food was amazing. The beef bourgionne was bland, and the penne was over cooked, maybe even recooked, but other than that, the rest was outstanding! With the 6 of us I think we definitely tried one of everything offered on the restaurant week menu. We got 3 bottles of wine, 2 french, 1 California. It was half price wine night too so it was a definite bonus. Will be back again!"
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "This is a restaurant I can always expect exquisite food. Recently went for Restaurant Week and loved the options for the fixed price menu especially the appetizer Brie with honey and the dinner entree Trout Almondine."
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "We went to Cafe Normandie for Valentine's Day dinner. They offered a prix fixe menu; 4 courses including a glass of champagne for $95 per person. I thought the price was a little steep for the menu, but the food was fantastic. The restaurant was a little crowded for 8:30pm and there was a DJ playing love songs...not overly romantic, but not a dance club either. By the time we finished dinner (around 10:30), the DJ was starting to really interact with the few patrons still there and we really started having fun. I think the normal menu is a bit more reasonably priced so we'll try it again."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I made the reservations on Open Table several weeks prior to Valentine's Day. I did not know there was a special menu for the night until I arrived at the restaurant. The dinner was lovey, food great and service was very busy but when he was able, took good care of us. Felt a little production line is my only complaint. It was expensive $$$$ and a lot more food than I would have ordered off the menu. Maybe a smaller selection for smaller eaters would have been a nice alternate choice with a lower cost. Red Rose at the end was a nice touch! We will go back but not during holidays."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Service is exquisite and menu creative and flavorful"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I know that Valentines Day is a special occasion but the prices Cafe Normandie charged were way out of touch. The food and service were good but for $95 per person for the amount you received was horrible. I knew there would be a fixed menu but the price was never reveled online. Almost $250 for two dinners and a drink are out of the question. That will be the last time I frequent ther for a special treat."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "This was our favorite restaurant before kids and we hadn't been back in years. It didn't disappoint! We went with two other couples and they agreed. The food is unbelievable - absolutely delicious.. The service was excellent, just a few minor things that were quickly resolved without anyone at the table having to say anything. I look forward to returning soon. Thank you, Café Normandie for a wonderful evening!!!"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and we were accomodated highly (they served an appetizer at lunch that wasn't featured on the menu until dinner). I would definitely go back again. I have already recommended this restaurant to others since dining two days ago."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "We went to Cafe Normandie for my husbands birthday. We were seated near the fireplace at the best table in the house. Food and service was excellent. We had duck, scallops, and fish specials. Everything was cooked perfectly, good portions, and nice presentations. This is an Annapolis gem and one of our favorite dinner spots."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Cafe Normandie is a great place to dine either for Brunch, lunch, or a Romantic Dinner. I love the fresh food and wide variety of dishes. The ambience is tres chic et tres belle" Merci!"
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "I found this restaurant on a general restaurant search for Annapolis. The reviews seemed good so we decided to give it a try. We were quickly seated when we arrive for our 7:30 reservations. It was comfortable and had a romantic feel. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered the calamari appetizer followed by two different pasta dishes. From the freshly baked bread to the puff pastry ice cream dessert we found that every item was outstanding. Very fresh and flavorful dishes. Portions were perfect. Highly recommend this restaurant. We will be back."
    Dined on 1/29/2014
  • "We always enjoy this restaurant for it's food (so many good things to choose from), ambiance and attentive service. The one thing that soured our visit was that my husband asked if anchovies were included with the caesar salad. Our server responded that they were not but they could add them. When we got the bill we were charged $2.00 for the anchovies. On mentioning, politely, to the server that if there is an extra charge for something he should tell the customer, he responded "I didn't think I had to". Wish I'd heard that response before I tipped him."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Love this place ... I've only been for brunch, and it's delicious. Great service as well."
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "Great food and wine selection. Jean Luis has run the restaurant for over 20 years and continues to drive creativity and excellence in the menu. 1/2 price bottles of wine on M and W make those great days to introduce yourself to a gem of Annapolis."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "I have been dining at Cafe Normandie for many years, and it remains, as always, one of my favorites. The food is always great, always great service, and wonderful ambiance. Would recommend it to anyone for any occasion or no occasion at all except wanting a nice evening out."
    Dined on 1/13/2014
  • "This is a great place for an intimate dinner, special occasion or not. Our waitress did not know the menu well, but it was only her second day on the job. The main course and desserts are fantastic, they need to work on their veggies."
    Dined on 1/12/2014
  • "We had a party of 11 and were seated in an upstairs area that was perfect for our group. The service was first rate and the food was outstanding. There is a clear reason Café Normandy remains one of the best in Annapolis. I can't say enough about what a great dining experience we have every time we go. Hats off to the chef, the servers and the entire staff."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "4.0 in all respects. you will not find a better French Onion Soup."
    Dined on 1/7/2014
  • "We love Normandie and have never had a bad meal. The brie is our favorite thing on the menu, and the French onion soup is the best I have had anywhere."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "I am not a fan of New Years Eve restaurant menus and the factory feel of the evenings production. Cafe Normandie dealt very well with the challange and offered an acceptable limited menu and a suitable atmosphere for a quiet end of year. Many Thanks"
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "It has been some time since I went to Cafe Normandie. The food was wonderful and clearly was in the "fine dining" category. I had been there at various times when the food was not nearly as good. That, clearly, has changed. I was disappointed by our table, which was upstairs on a small balcony of sorts. I would have preferred to be near the fireplace. That said, we did make reservations rather late for New Year's eve."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Our recent trip was a bit of a risk since one of us is vegetarian and French cuisine is not very veggie friendly. The tomato and mozzarella salad was delicious, as was the steak for my partner. The only thing is that the upstairs seating space is a bit depressing compared to downstairs, and too bright. Our server Nathan was fantastic."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "The server forgot to mention the early diner special. We noticed it at the back of the menu. Ultimate saving to us was over $60 on a meal for four. Portion of chicken were far too much. Wasteful as we were heading to a show and could not carry out. Why do we need such large portions."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "The food was superb and they were able to accomodate a special diet of gluten free and dairy free with no problem. The food was tasty, the service was impeccable. I highly recommend this dining experience. I have been there with a group and several times as a couple. I recommend either."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "We dine at Cafe Normandie every December, uusually with a big group, and no matter how many people we bring all rave about the food and outstanding service. The menu has a wonderful variety and not one of our friends has ever had a mediocre meal. We continue to make Cafe Normandie and annual occasion when we visit Annapolis."
    Dined on 12/14/2013
  • "The food and service at Cafe Normandie are always to be counted on. Great menu and there are always good specials. The best french food in downtown Annapolis, and one of the 2 or 3 best restaurants of any kind in the Annapolis "tourist district". This is not a "tourist" restaurant. We live locally, and it is one of our favorites."
    Dined on 12/14/2013
  • "The service is the best in Annapolis and the food is unbeatable. The Wine just tops it off!"
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "Me and My son shared the Flounder for two (he refuses to eat from the kid's menu) and my husband had the steak "au poivre". We were all very satisfied with our food, The waiter was attentive and suggested a great wine to go with the food. The place was quiet and service was efficient. We are definitely returning there some other time."
    Dined on 12/11/2013
  • "Hadn't been to Cafe Normande for several years. Pleasantly surprised with the ambiance and the food. Our waiter was very helpful and entertaining. It was a Friday evening and the place was crowded but we were not rushed. Wonderful getting together with old friends and enjoying great food. The trout almondine, steak au poivre and crepes were all delicious. The waiter recommended a french white wine, Piepoul de Pinet that we all enjoyed."
    Dined on 12/6/2013
  • "Just had a nice dinner here. Cozy table, although a bit close together. Reasonable prices. The food was good, but not great. I had the quail with wild mushrooms, and the mushroom were incredibly salty. The veggies were overcooked peas and carrots, not exact ally what you expect from an upscale French restaraunt. My wife had the trout almandine, which was very good and I think is one of their signature dishes. Overall though, an enjoyable evening for two for about $100 with a nice bottle of wine. I would try again."
    Dined on 12/6/2013
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