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Café 43, located at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, is a contemporary American restaurant which features a locally sourced, organic, seasonal and sustainable menu for weekday lunch and weekend brunch. It is one of the most preferred venues in the city for private events in the evening for groups of up to 150 because of its stunning design, flexibility, private entrance and breezy terrace. Admission to the Center is not required as Café 43 has its own entrance.
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Lunch
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm
Brunch
Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm
Upscale American cuisine focused on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
Private party facilities
Cafe 43 is available evenings for seated dinners of up to 120 guests and cocktail receptions for up to 150 guests. There are other private event spaces located throughout the Center.
mushroom, spinach, gouda, market fruit, petite greens
Chicken Enchiladas$18.00
refried black beans, tomato pico, salsa verde
Desserts
Mrs Bush's Award Winning Cowboy Cookies$8.00
vanilla ice cream
House Made Ice Cream or Sorbet$7.00
President & Mrs Bush's Favorite Banana Pecan Ice Cream$7.00
DC Caramel Brownie Bar$8.00
vanilla and caramel ice cream
Warm Maple-Apple Bread Pudding$8.00
white chocolate sauce
Bourbon Pecan Tart$8.00
caramel sauce, whipped cream
What 1,554 people are saying
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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.9Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value
Noise • Energetic
Loved For
Dallas - Fort Worth
American
Dallas
Best Food
Dallas
American
Review summary
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Café 43 in Dallas offers a "delightful restaurant" experience within the George W. Bush Museum. Known for "great service, food, and environment," this charming spot boasts a varied and "wonderful menu," featuring highlights like pecan-crusted chicken and lump crab salad. Enjoy its "beautiful atmosphere" and spacious, light-filled setting.
1,554 Reviews
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Erin VIP
Denver74 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This restaurant, named for our 43rd American President, is the best kept secret in Dallas. Granted they are only open from 11 AM-2:30 PM Monday through Saturday, so they are really missing out on an opportunity for Sunday brunch. It is located in the same building as the George Bush library to the right of the fountain before the museum entrance and is a lunch spot with a brunch item or two on the menu. It is a truly lovely space with large original paintings on the walls and small sculptures, floor to ceiling windows looking out onto a lovely patio with oversized shutters above to shield patrons from some of the sunlight. The food is excellent and thoughtful. We had a large party, so we ordered a variety of things which all received rave reviews from the fried avocado appetizer, crab salad with freshly snipped chives, chicken fried steak, amazing pecan crusted chicken, omelette, grilled chicken sandwich, grilled cheese for the kids, and outstanding homemade ice creams for dessert. Even the vanilla earned high praise! The service is friendly, attentive, and efficient, and prices are shockingly reasonable for the quality of the experience and the food. Portions are Texas style: generous. It’s a wonderful spot to bring out of town guests— even highly particular ones!
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peggy VIP
Dallas10 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The only thing stopping a 5 star rating is that the parking lot is $10.83 as part of Bush Library center and Cafe 43 does not validate any parking. 😟
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Kathleen
Dallas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
We sat outside and enjoyed moderate temperators and a light breeze. The service was very good. The menue is wonderful and we all enjoyed our meals. I look forward to dining here again next time I am in town.
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Jerrell
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Outstanding lunch experience! Great service, food, and environment.
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Ray VIP
Dallas50 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
It was busy at lunch today, but the staff was attentive, helpful and welcoming. The menu had something enticing for each of the 6 ladies in my group. My lump crab salad was great, the corned beef sandwich (really a reuben) made a great lunch with half to go for dinner, the corn soup made a nice light lunch, and Mrs. Bush's favorite sandwich was also a hit. For 5 of the group it was first visit, but it won't be the last.
Thanks for such a charming spot right in the heart of Dallas/Park Cities/ SMU.
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Lee VIP
Dallas120 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Brian and his team always deliver a special experience. Veronica is a great Hostess.
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Mary
Salt Lake City4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 3
Ambience 5
Food was tasty. Service very slow and shouldn't have been as very few dining at this time. It is a great place to relax during tour of Bush library.
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Melanie VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Nice selection of food and everything was delicious. Beautiful atmosphere!
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Pam
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Delightful restaurant in the George W Bush Museum. Prices are as expected for this type of restaurant and for the quality of food. The service was quick and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. It was a nice experience and a wonderful place to eat while visiting the museum.
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Lee VIP
Dallas120 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We can’t wait to back. It is always excellent experience.
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FAQs
Café 43 is rated 4.9 stars by 1554 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Upscale American cuisine focused on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
Private party facilities
Cafe 43 is available evenings for seated dinners of up to 120 guests and cocktail receptions for up to 150 guests. There are other private event spaces located throughout the Center.