Dining
Café 43
Café 43 and the Courtyard Café are closed indefinitely. Details
Named in honor of the 43rd President of the United States, Café 43 is a full-service restaurant with a "local first, Texas second" menu. We feature locally-sourced, organic dishes that change seasonally, with complex interpretations of Texas-influenced dishes and classic favorites.
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| Make a Reservation, purchase a gift certificate, or contact us: [email protected] or call (214) 200-4302 | |
| Café 43 Hours: Open Daily | 11:00 a.m -3:00 p.m. |
| Brunch served Saturday and Sunday. Dining at Café 43 does not require admission to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. | |
Courtyard Café
Enjoy a casual dining experience in the Bush Center's Ceremonial Courtyard, featuring daily chef-created specials, as well as soups, salads, sandwiches, breakfast items and Starbucks Coffee.
Dining at the Courtyard Café does not require admission to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
Courtyard Café Hours
Weekdays and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Courtyard Café Specials: March 9-13
Monday
Fire Roasted Vegetable Soup
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Classic BLT Sandwich
Tuesday
Corn and Crab Chowder
Black Bean Burger
Orange Chicken, Steamed Rice, Green Beans
Wednesday
Tortilla Soup
Chicken Nachos
Carne Asada Quesadilla
Thursday
Tomato Basil Soup
Smoked Brisket Sandwich, Corn on the Cob, Fried Okra
Mesquite Grilled BBQ Chicken
Friday
Lobster Bisque
Fresh Mozzarella, Avocado, and Tomato on Multigrain
Fried Catfish and Shrimp, Hush Puppies, Broccoli
John Maas, Executive Chef
An accomplished chef with a strong combination of culinary experience and management skills, Executive Chef John Maas has created a locally sourced, organic, seasonal, sustainable menu for Café 43, offering recipes made entirely in house.
Private Events
With its exquisite terrace seating overlooking the restored native Texas prairie landscape of the Bush Center, Café 43 is a convenient, centrally located choice for rehearsal dinners, retirement parties, corporate dining and very special events.
Contact the Catering Department at 214-200-4303 for details and arrangements.