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Cafe Navarre, South Bend, IN

Cafe Navarre

4.8 (2855)
$31 to $50
American
101 N. Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
Specializing in modern American cuisine, fresh seafood, and USDA prime steaks, Cafe Navarre is celebrating its 12th 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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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What 2,855 people are saying

Cafe Navarre 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Bend

    Best Service

  • South Bend

    Healthy

  • South Bend

    Great for fine wines

  • South Bend

    Romantic

  • South Bend

    Good for special occasions

  • South Bend

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Navarre offers an outstanding dining experience with "spectacular food and service." Guests rave about its "great food, atmosphere, and service," and highlight dishes like the lamb and crème brûlée. The ambiance is "beautiful and comfortable," and servers like Autumn are often praised for being "attentive and delightful."
2,855 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular food and service Alway good but now better than ever!

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  2. Brent

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here. I picked this place based on the fact that it was within walking distance to our hotel and to our venue at the Morris Performing Arts Center and also because it got great Yelp reviews. Upon check in the front desk person asked us what brought us into the area. When I told him we were in for a show and I got reservations at Cafe Navarre he said that was an excellent choice. We stated with the smoke salmon, a very tasty and light spread served with warm goat bread and was an excellent start to the dinner. My wife and I split the lamb, which was more than enough for us with the app and wanting desert. It was cooked perfect, pink I. The middle and oh so tender. We finished dinner with the Crème Brûlée and expresso gelato with a cup of Cappuccino. All so very good. Do not hesitate to eat at this place, you won’t be disappointed. Heather was out server, she was prompt and polite, with check ins on how things were progressing without being overbearing or pushy.

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  3. Gary VIP

    Chicago / Illinois89 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Navarre is an excellent upscale dining option. Awesome setting, great food and drink including extensive wine list. And service is top notch. We truly enjoyed an early, midweek dinner. And will return.

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  4. Jonathan

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Muchroom soup, Cesar salad, Branzino, Lamb, Artichoke and Gelato. From beginning to end the food was inventive, delicious, and artfully presented. We had a booth by the window; there are high tops up front by the ba rand outside sidewalk seating. Service and ambience were superb. We came at 4:30 on a weekday so it was quiet and we found street parking in front. We will be back when we want fine dining.

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  5. Jim

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, service was outstanding and atmosphere was perfect.

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  6. Rich

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Soup was a little cold, burnt green beans Steak was cooked perfectly. Server was fabulous. Disappointed in the food this time & the long wait. We were there for almost an hour before we got our food. We had to then hurry to eat to make our event time.

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  7. PamelaP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A friend and I met up for dinner. It was a delicious meal and our server, Autumn was fantastic!

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  8. Timothy

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Autumn was great!

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  9. Kate

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal and excellent service at Cafe Navarre. Thanks to Autumn for her attentive service and for making the meal special!

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  10. Catherine VIP

    Indiana24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We three who reserved are vegan/plant-based. We greatly appreciated the care and attention given to us from one of our favorite restaurants in South Bend!

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FAQs

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

Cafe Navarre is rated 4.8 stars by 2855 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
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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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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