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

2324 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

Feb 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(574) 968-8101

Other options

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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

Crudo$17.00
ahi tuna, yuzu glaze, chinese gooseberry, passion fruit, fresno, radish sprout
Ricotta Gnocchi$18.00
black truffle, maine lobster, wilted spinach, beurre blanc, fresh parmesan
Arancini$13.00
sweet pea risotto, boursin, fresh parmesan, basil pesto aioli
Tartare$18.00
filet mignon, sweet peppers, giardiniera aioli, quail egg, toasted baguette, micro arugula
Foie Gras$18.00
black truffle flan, perigeaux, balsamic gastrique, brioche bread
Grilled Calamari$15.00
chili rubbed, baby arugula, orange supremes, chili oil
Mussels$13.00
prince edward island, spanish chorizo, pomodoro shellfish broth, toasted baguette
Gamberi$15.00
roasted white shrimp, garlic, orange chestnut puree, smoked chili butter

Salads & Soups

French Onion Gratin$8.00
beef broth, red wine braised, gruyere, toasted baguette
Wild Mushroom$9.00
sherry, hazelnut, crème fraiche, snipped chive
Beet Salad$10.00
red & gold beets, baby arugula, ricotta, pistachios, orange walnut vinaigrette
Navarre$8.00
baby greens, green apple, bleu cheese, candied walnut, white balsamic
Caesar$8.00
brioche croutons, parmigiano-reggiano
Wedge$10.00
iceberg, tomato, bacon, crumbled danish bleu cheese, balsamic pickled red onion, parmesan peppercorn

Mains

Amish Half Chicken$32.00
mashed potato, roasted hericot verts, paprika jus
Walleye$31.00
sauteed, baby bok choy, roasted corn, piquillo peppers, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Spicy Seafood Pasta$29.00
sauteed bay scallops, calamari, shrimp, fresh pomodoro, calabrian chilis
Steak Frites$44.00
snake river farms kobe beef, truffle fries, sauce foyot, snipped chives
Bone-In Prime Ribeye$65.00
28-day dry aged, parmesan roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetable
Filet Mignon$48.00
seasonal vegetable, whipped potato, mushroom demi
Pork Chop$36.00
bone-in 'knife & cleaver' center cut, creamy polenta, braised swiss chard, royal trumpet mushroom, brown butter balsamic glaze
Faroe Island Salmon$34.00
pan seared salmon, french green lentils, slow-braised fennel, baby carrots, saffron emulsion
Bolognese$29.00
slow braised veal, pork, beef, plum tomato, nutmeg, cinnamon, bucatini pasta, ricotta salata
Risotto$28.00
slow cooked arborio rice, white wine, sauteed white shrimp, fresh basil oil
Winter Vegetable$19.00
seared tofu, winter squash, heirloom cauliflower, spinach, wild mushroom, ginger-soy vinaigrette
Barramundi$34.00
seared, israeli couscous, english peas, summer squash, heirloom tomato
New York Strip$62.00
16oz angus strip, roasted potatoes, baby zucchini, red wine reduction, snipped chives

For the Table

Roasted Squash, Cider Reduction$8.00
Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta, Balsamic$8.00
Parmesan Truffle Fries, Truffle Aioli, Herbs$9.00
Cauliflower, Winter Squash Puree$8.00

What 2,324 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
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Good for business meals
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
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Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Prompt service, yet didn’t feel rushed to finish our meal and make room for the next diners.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service!
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Bigby
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and drink were very good. The restaurant was busy but the quality was maintained. Our server was excellent. He was vigilant and served each course as we completed the previous one, yet we did not feel that we were pressured. We will certainly return to Cafe Navarre.
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BarbaraS
Indiana
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have never been disappointed at Cafe Navarre. Our server John was pleasant and knowledgeable about the food and wine choices .
JR
JoleneR
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite restaurants in South Bend. Our meal was fantastic! Our server was John who was attentive, nice and very knowledgeable about the menu. Highly recommend!
TC
TomC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Prince, was the perfect blend of professional and kind!
JG
JohnG
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and Lois provided the best service we've had in a very long time!
SM
SandraM
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined at Cafe Navarre last evening for the first time. We were celebrating our son-in-law's birthday. We were a party of six and our server was Jordan. We had a wonderful dining experience. The food was wonderful, the steaks were cooked exactly as requested, and Jordan's service was just outstanding. When we arrived, there was already a birthday card at our table for our son-in-law. Jordan never hovered over us but was always there when we were ready to change courses or a wine glass needed refilling. My husband ordered a bottle of wine for our table, and one item he commented on was that he appreciated the fact that when Jordan delivered the wine, he, of course, poured a small amount for my husband to taste, but he did not pour a full serving of wine for my husband as he noticed that he already had a manhattan he was working on. When my husband finished his cocktail, Jordan was right there to pour a glass of wine for him. We moved to Indiana from Chicago to be closer to family. We have never had a better dining experience than last evening. We currently live in Carmel, but we will be making more trips to South Bend to enjoy the service, ambiance, and fine food at Cafe Navarre. Thank you, Jordan, for a wonderful evening.
HC
HannahC
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome service! This was our first time here. The building so SO cool and there is nothing like it in the area. Menu was full of too many good options. I got the Amish Chicken and my husband got the filet, both were good perfectly and the sauce with the dishes were to die for! Also, very good wine selection.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate upstairs which was great but the tables are to close together. The party behind us were very loud since we were celebrating my wifes birthday.
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Gangsteroflove
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food quite good. Service was fair but it was quite busy
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal. Excellent service. Great wine list
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The mushroom soup is to die for and the service is always friendly and prompt.
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BobZ
Charleston
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great mushroom soup, loved the bone in chop and rossetto. Great cocktails too.
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FoodLover
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fantastic and the service excellent. The short rib was one of the best I have ever eaten.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Waited 15-20mins just to get water's but besides that my son and I enjoyed ourselves for our mother/son date
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CHRISTINET
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a nice quiet table in the loft that over looked the large dining room. The food was enjoyed by everyone in our party of four and we had the nicest waitress (Morgan). It was a great way to celebrate a birthday!
KJ
KenJ629
Mobile
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
First visit to Cafe Navarre with out of town foodies and we were all very satisfied. Great ambience and service as expected for a high end restaurant. Appetizers were good with mussels being excellent and calamari too rubbery. Main courses were better. Ladies both had the striped bass and loved it. Pork chop was huge and cooked perfectly with mashed potatoes subbed in without issue. My grilled shrimp on bed of risotto with sun dried tomatoes and pine nuts was exceptional. Apple berry crisp and tiramisu cheesecake were both top notch. Rather pricey but a great special event kind of place. Fine dining in South Bend.👍
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for dinner for my husband‘s birthday. We had the mussels as an appetizer, which were delicious! There were three of us, and we each ordered a different entrée. The braised shortrib was absolutely dynamite, the half chicken, and the bolognese were also fabulous! Highly recommend this restaurant ⭐️
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
They food was very good and the service was excellent.
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Dawn
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We so enjoyed our entire meal, everything was delicious! Heather was perfection, delightful, and knew the menu. The drinks were wonderful as well. Will be back and hopefully soon!
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Jennifer
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great experience
MM
MartinM
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere, it was not crowded when we went on a weeknight. Interesting and well presented dishes. Loved the beet salad, ricotta gnocchi, steak frites. Excellent cocktails too.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my first experience and I absolutely had a magnificent time. I would recommend anyone. It was phenomenal. Absolutely my best experience so far in South Bend the Chefs and staff were incredible.
KE
KayElDee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely love Cafe Navarre. We stumbled upon it 3 years ago when our anniversary reservation at another place fell through. We loved our experience at Navarre so much, tho, that we have gone back every year since then for our anniversary! We've always loved it and constantly recommend it to everyone ❤️
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
NYE- great meal!
JM
JimM
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Salmon and Pork Chop were excellent. Preparation of both was perfect. Server, Jordan, was attentive and engaging. He made us comfortable and elevated our enjoyment of the evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The meal, as well as the service by our server Prince, was great!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Thanks for a great date night experience.
CB
ChristianB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious. I would seriously recommend the shrimp.
TS
TomS
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went there for a fine dining holiday dinner with family. We were not disappointed. The staff was friendly, helpful, and on top of things. The food was excellent.
DS
DarinS
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Would definitely recommend, perfect setting for Christmas eve family dinner!!
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Patty
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere for our Christmas Eve dinner. Our server made excellent suggestions for wine choice and graciously took our substitutions for the side dish offered with our meals. We were looking forward to trying the Kobe beef but neither of us cared for the flavor or texture. Since it was our first time tasting it, it may just be our personal preferences. Our desserts were both superb and they surprised us with glasses of champagne to celebrate our anniversary. We always enjoy our visits to Cafe Navarre and will definitely return.
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BMBB
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was top notch!
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Wife
Indiana
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappoints!
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BobS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always have a small plate and salad after a performance at theater, very comfortable and good food and service
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KellieL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Perfect for a fancier evening out!
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jimf
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good, top notch service and the food is also good. Would love to see an updated menu.
JC
JeremyC
Hawaii
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good meal,service was spot on. Would highly recommend.
MD
MichaelD
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Abigail our server was outstanding! Very attentive and very helpful!!

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

Cafe Navarre is rated 4.8 stars by 2324 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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(574) 968-8101

Other options

Order online

101 N. Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601

Additional information

Cross street
Washington
Neighborhood
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
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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Gift card

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Cafe Navarre

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

45 Indiana Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Gift card

Steak Frites

Beet Salad

Pork Chop

Small Plates

Crudo$17.00

Ricotta Gnocchi$18.00

Arancini$13.00

Tartare$18.00

Foie Gras$18.00

Grilled Calamari$15.00

Mussels$13.00

Gamberi$15.00

Salads & Soups

French Onion Gratin$8.00

Wild Mushroom$9.00

Beet Salad$10.00

Navarre$8.00

Caesar$8.00

Wedge$10.00

Mains

Amish Half Chicken$32.00

Walleye$31.00

Spicy Seafood Pasta$29.00

Steak Frites$44.00

Bone-In Prime Ribeye$65.00

Filet Mignon$48.00

Pork Chop$36.00

Faroe Island Salmon$34.00

Bolognese$29.00

Risotto$28.00

Winter Vegetable$19.00

Barramundi$34.00

New York Strip$62.00

For the Table

Roasted Squash, Cider Reduction$8.00

Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta, Balsamic$8.00

Parmesan Truffle Fries, Truffle Aioli, Herbs$9.00

Cauliflower, Winter Squash Puree$8.00

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FAQs

Does Cafe Navarre offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Navarre restaurant rated?

Does Cafe Navarre offer gift cards?

Is Cafe Navarre currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

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