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Cafe Navarre, South Bend, IN

Cafe Navarre

4.7 (2847)
$31 to $50
American
101 N. Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
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 2,847 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Bend

    Best Overall

  • South Bend

    Best Service

  • South Bend

    Best Ambiance

  • South Bend

    Hot spot

  • South Bend

    Great for fine wines

  • South Bend

    Romantic

  • South Bend

    Good for special occasions

  • South Bend

    American

  • South Bend

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Navarre in South Bend is a delightful dining destination offering a "great atmosphere" and consistently "excellent service." Known for its "amazing food," standout dishes include the Brussels sprouts and gnocchi. Servers like Autumn receive "high praise" for their attentiveness. Perfect for special occasions, Cafe Navarre promises an "exquisite dining experience."

2,847 Reviews
  1. Catherine VIP

    Indiana23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. TYRON VIP

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in south bend—diverse menu - very well done - great wine list !

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  3. Meegan

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating our sons graduation. The restaurant was busy but the staff did everything to get us seated right away. Autumn was our server and she was attentive, professional and friendly. She gave great recommendation’s and was very attentive throughout the evening checking on us. We had the burrata appetizer which was delicious and enjoyed the meatball app as well. I loved that they didn’t rush us through our apps and the main dishes all came out together. Everything was delicious! I also hate being rushed when eating (i’m a slow eater) and Autumn was a perfect balance between attentive and letting you enjoy your meal. Great dining experience overall and had really one of the best crema brûlées!

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  4. Robert VIP

    Springfield10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ceasar was wonderful and the steak exceptional. Very nice time!!

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  5. hank VIP

    Austin10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was terrible. We’ve eaten at this restaurant on two previous occasions and it was good last night. It was horrible. The gnocchi was burnt with little sauce. The risotto was like a soup and not a risotto a mush. I would not recommend this Restaurant to my worst enemy.

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  6. Tomy

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great atmosphere, great service and bit little too loud for us.

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  7. Laura VIP

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful server from Hawaii . She was very gracious.

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  8. Noelle

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was wonderful. We were celebrating a birthday and graduation. Autumn waited on us and she was pleasant and knowledgable. We had a party of 4, one in our party works for a james beard chef. We started with ceasar that had a little too much dressing and the brussels that were amazing! Autumn recommended adding Burrata to the dish and it was perfect that way. Had the homemade pasta, the filet mignon, the salmon and the Lamb. The lamp chops were the star of the whole meal! The earl grey panacotta was done perfectly but was overdressed with the grapefruit. Sadly over shadowed the taste of the earl grey. Overall great meal! This is our second time here and we will be back!

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  9. Stephen

    Indiana6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Mother’s Day menu felt a bit limited compared to previous visits. Some portion sizes are modestly reduced. Price of dinner without desert averaged $55 before tips. Service remains excellent.

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  10. Martha

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious Mother's Day brunch with excellent service. Not cheap but worth it.

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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 4.7 stars by 2847 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 14 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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