Café Modern

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County

   2 reviews

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   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food and presentation was phenomenal. Staff was very well informed of menu and provided great recommendations especially for first time visit. Great selection of mocktails.
   

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   JULIAS

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall4food5service4ambience5

   We had a wonderful lunch after a bit of a snag making online reservations for five. A phone call sorted that out, and we enjoyed our meal in a lovely setting.
   

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   Belg58

   Dallas

   59 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   59 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall5food3service5ambience5

   We like exploring new brunch and dining venues in our area and through an OpenTable search discovered Café Modern. 1. Connected to the museum of modern art it has an elegant feel overall. Its a great environment for those looking for a more laid back quiet environment. 2. The service is simply impeccable. Our server Anita was attentive, charming and loved working there. 3. The cuisine is simple, not a lot (still more than enough choices) on the menu which we were told was because the chef takes care in preparing each dish. It was evident as the dishes came out, wonderful presentation. We came for brunch but will be back for their Friday night dinner.
   

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   Ryan

   Dallas

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall3food3service2ambience4

   The Mother’s Day menu didn’t really make sense. The main course we ordered was a basically two pieces of bread, with cheese and ham in the middle covered in cheese with an egg on top. There was a hair in my fighters food. They didn’t bring syrup for my daughters’ pancakes. For the price, we were disappointed with the quality of food and service.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   Wonderful service. The ambience was wonderful at the museum. Not too crowded when we visited, so the noise level was great for conversation. Food suboptimal: Grilled green tomato sandwich was too oily and salty, but flavor was otherwise good. My mother found the kohlrabi & quinoa salad too tough to eat. Burger was undercooked despite ordering “well done“. Highlight of the meal was appetizer; we shared mezzo platter. Overall, very expensive for quality of food.
   

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   ParisInWinter

   Dallas

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall2food1service3ambience3

   I have been a monthly diner at Cafe Modern for a very long time, but our meal on Saturday was awful. I brought my friend hoping to treat her to a great meal prior to the opera. We were both so disappointed. I think your menu needs to be revamped with a more clear description of what the dish really is. The presentation was pretty, but the food WAS NOT. My pasta was extremely under cooked. The flavor of the tiny pieces of lamb and the sauce was less than flavorful. The jerked chicken was dry, and we expected cooked plantanes, not freeze dried ones. The rice was COLD. I was so very disappointed after bragging to my friend about the cafe and building up the anticipation for the outing.
   

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   MelissaT

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 12, 2023

   overall5food4service4ambience5

   Great setting with lovely views across the reflecting pool towards the galleries. Delicious spring menu.
   

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   Midwestgirl

   Dallas

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 12, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Perfect place for lunch with a friend. Waitstaff was attentive without hovering and gave us plenty of visiting time.
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Dallas

   65 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   65 reviews

   Dined on May 7, 2023

   overall3food2service5ambience5

   Second brunch in a row that just bombed on the food. Last time is was omelette’s with chorizo that had the consistency of beef jerky. Today the kitchen “forgot” to include the meat from a dish. Manager solution. Bring us some meat in a bowl for us to mix it. Come on. For the 5 minutes their new celebrity chef was there it was great. When he is not there …
   

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    KelleyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Never disappoints ! Food, atmosphere art and architecture A+
    

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    Asia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2

    The pasta was undercooked. It was also underseasoned. The crispy brussels were very crispy. So much so that they just tasted like burnt scraping with lemon juice on top. But they were also hard.
    

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    Crash

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Super fresh ingredients well prepared. Loved the Spring menu offerings. The view can't be beat. Service was good, even though they seemed a little understaffed.
    

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    DonD

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    The young lady that “welcomed” us needs training. The dining room was very loud. The food was very good and the setting was excellent.
    

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of my favorite restaurant in Fort Worth! You won’t be disappointed
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved the space, the food, and the service! Will be coming back.
    

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    CJBA

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Food was excellent. Service was slow. Noise level too high.
    

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    Mark

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience4

    The brunch menu was very expensive. The bacon was over cooked. Our table had 4 people, and it took a long time to receive our food. Prior to 2020, the restaurant had a much better chef, a far superior menu that changed every 3 months, and a wonderful assortment of complimentary scones/bread that were served free with the brunch meal. I’ve come to the restaurant about 8 times since it reopened after the Covid shutdown, hoping the food would improve. Sadly, I’ve been disappointed every time with the taste of each meal.
    

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    cabernetplease

    Dallas

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    They just updated the menu and it was really REALLY nice for everyone in our party, from the vegetarian to the carnivore and pastry lover. The Bloody Mary was among the best I've ever had, with Tajine generously used on the rim. The Whiskey Mule was also a hit at our table. Really enjoy breaking our fast here and enjoying the museum afterwards.
    

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    Jerry

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Noise level inside so over bearing - we were able to go outside- got to be a solutions - food was very good and improving - service reflected low staffing.
    

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was amazing and the view is lovely. Service was top notch as well. We will definitely be back!
    

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    AllysonD

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience3

    The food here is always great. But this is the second time the service was poor. Our waitress was flaky with long periods of absences. We often have brunch prior to a show at Bass Hall. Fortunately, that wasn’t the plan this time because we would have missed it. She seemed totally unaware that we were displeased with her.
    

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    RidgeLineHiker

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Highly recommend. Food was top notch. Requested a Vegan entree a few days before our reservation and Chef Mora delivered... with a Vegan dessert too. Our server, Patrick, was very friendly.
    

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    JuliefromFW

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4

    Beautiful setting. Server was helpful but everything was very slow. Onion rings were good, but 4 (2 dinky) for $14? Hamburgers and fries were so salty they were all but inedible. Greek salad was very good.
    

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    We went for Easter brunch. Food was good, but we felt there should be more options for the price.
    

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience5

    The Easter Buffet was very underwhelming. No fresh fruit. Not a carving station for ham or roast beef it was in a chaffing pan. I feel completely ripped off. A big waste of money for barely any cheese Mac n cheese. One small area of salads and hot foods. Pastries were dry and nothing special. Rolls and cornbread dry too. Don’t go for brunch!!!!! Way overpriced.
    

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    MarlaL

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    Food selection for Easter Brunch was not worth the $62 per person cost. Mimosas should have juice options in addition to orange. Build your own omelet station with only feta cheese, which does not melt? Where's the cheddar? Angel biscuits were not available. The brunch served ham, but no bacon, no sausage? I was immediately sick to my stomach from one of the ingredients in the cobb salad. I suspect it was the blue cheese. I so informed our server after I returned from the Ladies Room, and requested ginger ale to help settle my stomach. When she delivered it, she told us "the chef checked the blue cheese and it is ok". While I do not know what that means, no one from management came to our table to inquire about my well being. All in all, we did not have a pleasant Easter Brunch experience.
    

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    I came for dinner prior to going to movie , Magnolia at the Modern. I had the spring salad and the crispy egg rolls. Both were delicious. I always enjoy the dishes at the Modern and love coming. I should have given my server a 5, it wasn’t her fault that she seemed to have more tables to service. I also noticed the manager bringing out orders so, it probably was an issue of understaffing that seems to be a challenge these days.
    

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    helenaleffingwell96

    Dallas

    57 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    I think me and my friend didn’t order the right things because we were not blown away like we thought we would with all the ratings. We came for lunch and my burger was almost all bun. Our fries were good and our dessert ( a S’more’s type of cake) was very good too. We ordered egg rolls for an appetizer which we recommend. We don’t recommend the Mezza Plate. I actually sent it back. We will give it another try.
    

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    Nelson

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Special visit for lunch while we were in town from Austin. We used to be in Dallas and could come for lunch regularly and miss it!
    

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    Barbara

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always fresh interesting delicious food. Service with Heidi was outstanding, attentive but not invasive, just right. The Modern never disappoints. Beautiful.
    

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    Crys833

    Dallas

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a pleasure and love how the menu always changes so can try something new
    

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    Kathleen0203

    DO NOT USE

    137 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    137 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Relaxing venue to enjoy lunch before the museum. Delicious food. Definitely will be back on our next visit to Ft. Worth.
    

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    breezykitchen

    Dallas

    20 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience1

    Cafe Modern used to be our favorite since many years. Our last two dinners there are total dissapointment . The food is average if not below average. Prices skyrocketed and literally all courses are way overpriced. My wife and I got sick after the last dinner.
    

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Modern never disappoints. Food is always topnotch, and the view is amazing
    

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    Fortworth1

    London

    18 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2

    What a disappointment! We have always enjoyed the Cafe Modern and have enthused about the food and the service. We had some friends visiting from Albuquerque last weekend and when they come to Fort Worth, they always request that we book Cafe Modern because they and we have always enjoyed every aspect so much. Sadly, not any more! The food was average, the service was appalling and not one person working in the restaurant seemed to be enjoying their job. Some serious on the job training needs to put into place. Initially we were not greeted with a smile and were made to feel as though we were imposing - we had booked a reservation some weeks ago but did not feel welcome at all. We used to enjoy the small basket of breads brought to the table prior to the meal - this seems to have gone away. The food was not up to the standard that we have been used to at Cafe Modern.
    

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    Crys833

    Dallas

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service was great and loved the view by the glass
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and atmosphere! We sat outside on a nice day for lunch. Definitely recommend.
    

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    Jonmt

    San Antonio

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great Restaurant. Prices, however are inflated by 15% over fair market value.
    

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    BillyBobRobKnob

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful surroundings, great food and service! Such a nice hidden gem.
    

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    dpsj

    New York Area

    116 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    food was excellent, especially the ancient grains salad. Also excellent service
    

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