Cafe Navarre

Name: Cafe Navarre
Address: 101 N. Michigan St, South Bend, IN, United States, 46601
Telephone: (574) 968-8101
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2142 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Specializing in modern American cuisine, fresh seafood, and USDA prime steaks, Cafe Navarre is celebrating its 10th 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 29, 2022

9:30 PM

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Takeout

(574) 968-8101

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Neighborhood
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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Popular dishes

Octopus$17.00
spanish octopus, chili aioli, citrus vinaigrette, arugula, orange supreme, chorizo
Italian Beef Tartare$18.00
filet mignon, sweet peppers, toasted baguette, giardiniera aioli, micro arugula
Mussels$13.00
prince edward island, spanish chorizo, shellfish broth, toasted baguette
Ricotta Gnocchi$14.00
brown butter, butternut squash, sage, crispy shallot
Pork Belly Cassoulet$16.00
kurabota pork belly, cannellini beans, ham hock jus, roasted cherry tomatoes, guanciale
Arancini$11.00
wild mushroom, truffle, parmigiano-reggiano, gochujang tomato sauce
Crab Cake$17.00
seared crab meat, trinity bell peppers, spicy aioli, pickled onion
Risotto$13.00
arborio rice, butternut, mascarpone, sage, brown butter

Salads & Soups

French Onion Gratin$8.00
beef broth, red wine braised, gruyere, toasted baguette
Navarre$8.00
baby greens, green apple, bleu cheese, candied walnut, white balsamic
Wild Mushroom$8.00
sherry, hazelnut, crème fraiche snipped chive
Caesar$8.00
brioche croutons, parmigiano-reggiano
Kale Salad$9.00
baby kale, grilled paneer, bosc pear, crispy chickpeas, umami vinaigrette
Beet$9.00
market greens, creamed goat cheese, radish, hazelnuts, lemon vinaigrette
Soup of the Day$8.00
ask a server about our daily soup offering

Mains

crispy brussels sprouts (Gluten Free) $7, parmesan truffle fries (Gluten Free) $9, roasted cauliflower (Gluten Free) $5

16oz Ribeye$54.00
fingerling potato, seasonal vegetable, herb compound butter
Amish Half Chicken$27.00
seasonal vegetables, pommes puree, cipollini onion jus
Galbi Short Rib$33.00
slow braised, celery root, miso, pearl onion
Falafel$19.00
chickpea, coconut curry, butternut squash noodles, fresh arugula
Osso Buco$32.00
16oz, slow braised, creamy polenta, golden raisin gremolata, charred pickled tomatoes
Puttanesca$28.00
sauteed shrimp, gochujang, sundried tomato sauce, fried capers, pasta
Prime New York Strip$59.00
whipped potato, brussels sprouts, sauce au poivre
Pan Roasted Cod$29.00
potato tuile, forbidden rice, white miso glaze, roasted sunchokes
Steak Frites$44.00
snake river farms kobe beef, truffle fries, bearnaise, snipped chives
Filet Mignon$48.00
seasonal vegetable, whipped potato, mushroom demi
Faroe Island Salmon$32.00
seasonal vegetables, mirepoix, lentils, crème fraiche, bacon & leek vin blanc
Pork Chop$29.00
14oz bone-in, blue cheese potato hash, sauce au poivre
Bouillabaisse$37.00
mussels, shrimp, scallop, lobster broth, fingerling potato, baguette

What 2,142 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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bigbluecat
Indiana
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent food and service. The monkfish was something I had not had before. It was very good.
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allant
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food, the presentation, the service - all first rate - one of the best meals we have had for a while! The duck/rissoto dish was first rate.
k
karen49
Naples
50 reviews
vip
4.0
50 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Menu included small plate & salad options that were perfect for teens who also enjoyed the mocktails & house bread. Waiter, Josh, was very patient too.
RS
RachaelS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant was amazing! Our streaks were under cooked but they were so nice and fixed our food and gave us a free a desert even though we told them it was not Necessary. They were so friendly as well
EL
EdwinaL
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, the experience was exceptional.
BP
BeatrizP
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was exquisite! I had the monkfish for main and soup of the day as appetizer. The chocolate dessert was to die for. A great restaurant in any league.
JB
JenB
Greensboro
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing as always. We had the monkfish dish which was truly the best we have ever had. The wine list is great. But the best was the service. Our server Josh was so gracious and inviting. He helped us make great selections and was very prepared with his knowledge of wine and the menu. We had a great experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous restaurant with amazing service! If Josh is your waiter, LISTEN TO HIM!! All of the things he recommended were incredible - bone marrow small plate, wild mushroom soup, passionfruit cheesecake, to highlight a few. We really enjoyed our time at Cafe Navarre!
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Anthony
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best 5 Star experience you can get for the money. My fiancé and I went for our anniversary dinner. I don’t leave long reviews at all but this was just too good. We had 3 signature cocktails - 2 nice glasses of wine - an appetizer - a kale salad - 2 entrées - and dessert!! All came back around $150 I was blown away. I was expecting over $200 maybe $225 easy after everything. The drinks were incredible and the food was top notch. The Cod Fritters were sensational, especially with the salmon tarter sauce underneath that made everything taste incredible. Fiancé had the kale salad and loved it with the goat cheese. Highly recommend getting the Duck Risotto, I was in awe of the flavors that came from the pesto in the dish and the duck was cooked just perfectly. My fiancé doesn’t like dark meet and she wanted to almost trade dishes! She on the other hand got the Salmon which she said was the best clean cut of cooked salmon she’s had in quite a long time. She also said the carrot purée underneath was next level with the cut of fish. As the night went on it felt like everything kept getting better. The flavors of every dish and drink mixed with the experience as time went on is why I was surprised it was under $200. The service is outstanding - you need to book a table here.
RA
RobinA
Indiana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
I’ve been to Cafe NaVarre many times but last nights meal was probably one of the best ones I’ve ever had!
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TinaV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Would definitely choose cafe Navarre for our next special occasion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Service was good as always and we were quickly seated. But I was disappointed in the new sauce served on the salmon. Really thick with a strong butter taste and a little greasy. I prefer the previous sauce I will try something else on my next visit. all the other guests in my party said their food was good.
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DavidS
Indiana
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We both had fish. Perfectly prepared! The service was excellent.
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Nicky
Indiana
87 reviews
vip
4.0
87 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
We had the Pork Belly and the Gnocchi for starers and they were very good, especially the pork belly. We had two orders of the Menu Cod and one Osso Bucco. Both guests loved the Cod. I liked the Osso Buco very much. It was fall off the bone tender and on a bd of risotto. Our service was very good up until we were served out main course. Then our server disappeared for over 20 minutes and it got to the pint where the bartender came from the bar to finish out our service. I don't know the circumstances, but it was strange. Overall, it was a very good dinner and we will be back.
FS
1FSH1
Kansas City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I used to frequently travel on business to South Bend 4-6 years ago. Cafe Navarre was my go to place with great food , service, and vibe. I was in town again this weekend for a wedding and took my family there, having raved about the place to them. The only thing that’s changed in the 4 years I’ve been gone is the menu. The food, service and vibe are still great. We had a wonderful time. In my view, I always thought Navarre was much, much better than that snooty LaSalle Grill, where we were very rudely treated by the host/sommelier at the time a few years ago. Never went back. Didn’t need to because of Cafe Navarre.
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Tdaj
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful anniversary spot! My spouse had "the best steak he's ever eaten," and I was very happy with the vegetarian offerings. Our server Josh was very friendly and efficient.
CM
ClaudiaM
Anchorage
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was great, filet mignon and chicken with Spätzle in paprika sauce were delicious, Brussels sprouts and their cheese cake soo good. Best part they do have illy expresso, which we found our many good restaurants don't and we love that.
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Christine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All wait staff were great! Food never disappoints. The music is also a plus.
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Jeff
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the Salmon and the Filet, both were outstanding.
DM
DanM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was fantastic, the food was delicious!! Great Evening celebrating Birthdays!!
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Caroline
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday Celebration made extra special by Navarre Staff, signed card & decadent dessert. This had been only my 2nd visit here and Josh made the experience superb. His exquisite knowledge of the menu & wines was impressive, attention to every dining need and fun conversation made the night memorable. Total satisfaction indeed!
DH
DominikH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unique plates, nice atmosphere good wines, inside outside seating options
MG
MidwestGirl
Cleveland
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Overrated and overpriced, but service was friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Josh was fantastic! He was informative and engaging! Superb service! Josh informed us of their sister restaurants and we look forward to visiting them!
AZ
ArtZ
Denver
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service and incredible flavor for the meal itself!
JK
JackieK
Grand Rapids
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great service; great wine selection! Easy access.
JF
JamesF
Naples
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Prince provided excellent service answering all of our inquiries. The salmon and monkfish were delicious as were the salads which we ordered.
C
Corey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were here to celebrate our son’s 20th birthday. Service was exceptional and food was amazing! Can’t wait to come back and celebrate another birthday or just an evening out!
FS
FredS
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic, our waiter was outstanding! The attention to detail would be hard to duplicate. Great way to observe our 53rd wedding anniversary!
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keiths
Washington DC
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very enjoyable dinner eating outside. The food was excellent. AJ was our server and provided some very good recommendations. Service was excellent…Food was excellent. Thank you for an enjoyable evening.
M
Miguel
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service by Prince. It's always a pleasure eating here.
DH
DeborahH
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good was great. Ambiance was great and ser ice was great! Will definitely go again when I am in the area.
MD
MoDo
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice meal with family. Great service and nice atmosphere.
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Lawton
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a delightful restaurant in downtown South Bend. It is in a former bank building. The bar is very attractive, and the service was excellent. We asked for a booth. I would suggest that you do so. The food was delicious, and the presentation was excellent. Staff was very helpful and friendly.
CM
CarlaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have a great culinary experience! And the staff was very professional
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unkljee
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Reliably one of the best meals in South Bend. Wine list is also exceptional. Steaks were cooked perfectly.
G
Green
Indiana
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was quick and friendly. The Navarre salad and beet salad had wonderful taste combinations and the portions were generous. Both main entrees were beautifully presented. The Monkfish Thermidor with lobster mornay was so tasty, and my companion, who rarely finishes a dish, ate every bite of the Faroe Island Salmon. It was so nice to enjoy a beautiful meal in an elegant restaurant with great service.
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Pine
Philadelphia
51 reviews
vip
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Beautiful space. Great service. Most food was delicious. Tuna appetizer didn’t have much taste and Caesar salad was way overdressed. Otherwise fabulous
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Classy comfortable downtown dining. Love the menu variety - lots of luscious options. The rye Manhattan up was one of the best. Always great drinks. Our waitress was perfection.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible experience. The bartender was a master at his craft, we aren’t usually big craft drink fans either. We ordered the gnocchi small and bone marrow small plates, and my husband ordered the culotte entree and I ordered the salmon and substituted the black forbidden rice. All good was a 10/10. Absolutely impeccable experience.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Cafe Navarre using the Order Online button. Cafe Navarre also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Cafe Navarre also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (574) 968-8101.

Cafe Navarre is rated 4.8 stars by 2142 OpenTable diners.