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Café Modern

3.9 (163 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

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CAFÉ MODERN ATMOSPHERE

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Quiet
Classy
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Pork Belly Eggs Benedict
Susan H.

I came here with my companions before the America 250 matinee performance, and even though it was a cloudy, yucky day, the atmosphere was still nice with the glorious view of the pond outside, where we enjoyed watching a family of ducks swimming to and fro. The Cafe was very busy, but there were plenty of servers to attend to everyone. We had made a reservation online and were seated right on time. The brunch menu wasn't huge, but the selection had something for everyone, no matter what their dietary needs. For appetizers, we got a plate of Cornbread and the roasted Brussels sprouts and both were wonderful! For my entree, I ordered the Pork Belly Benedict, which was accompanied by some yummy roasted potatoes, was tasty and delicious. The one thing I failed to do - and it's my fault - was telling the server that we had tickets for the 2pm performance. As a result was that we were scrambling to get the check at 2:00 and were almost late for the performance. Thankfully, the doors were still open next door when we hustled out after paying the check. Aside from that small detail, our experience at Cafe Modern was a very pleasant prelude to a wonderful afternoon.

Steak Frites (AN)
Grace A.

It's first Friday at the museum and the museum had free admission, light bites, music, and a cash bar. Hubby and I haven't gone out in quite a while so we went to check it out and decided to also have dinner at Cafe Modern because the chef is Filipino and we wanted to support other Filipinos. I made reservations for 7:45pm, thinking it'll give us time to walk around, look at art and listen to music, and take in the beautiful scenery, but we were done with all of that by 6:30pm. Hubby hadn't eaten all day so we checked in early to the reservation to see if they could seat us earlier. We were hanging out by the bar to wait, but we didn't have to wait for very long. They were able to seat us at around 6:50 (I remember because that's when I got a text saying a table was ready). Ambiance - gorgeous. This is the first time here and we've passed this place so often, not knowing it was there. The beautifully lit trees reflected in the water made the experience so romantic. Food - stellar. I wasn't sure what to expect, but we started off with Brussels sprouts and the truffle chicken pot pie. We had to get it because of the yuzu in the Brussels sprouts and the truffle in the pot pie. Both of these dishes were so full of flavor. For our main course, I had the osso bucco and husband had the steak frites. I loved my osso bucco, but I could only eat half of it because we completely devoured the Brussels sprouts and pot pie. The steak frites was very good as well, but the osso bucco was the winner for me. Finally for dessert, we had the apple jack pie a la mode. It was a wonderful way to cap off a hearty dinner. The apple was perfectly tart and sweet and the cinnamon ice cream was the perfect accompaniment. Service - excellent. Our server was personable and so nice. When I ordered for me and my husband because my husband said he couldn't pronounce "steak frites", our waiter assured him that he also couldn't pronounce "steak frites". He was just very humorous, self-deprecating, and humble. Definitely would come back to try other things. I heard the menu changes seasonally so I'm excited to see what Chef has in the spring, summer, and fall.

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Mary G.

The food was excellent & the sauces were divine. Very nice atmosphere seated by the window. My waitress was spot on with her service. Highly recommended.

Chicken Pot Pie (AN)
Amy Y.

My absolute favorite lunch spot in Fort Worth! It's got a lovely dining room on the water & a patio if the weather is nice. The food & service from Monica was excellent. Free & plentiful parking. A real hidden gem!

Chicken Salad Sandwich, Simple Salad
Kimberly W.

Cafe Modern is the restaurant in the Modern Art Museum. It's a beautiful spot to get lunch or Friday night dinner. The food is excellent, it's a work of art in and of itself. The service is impeccable. I will always come back!

Rice Bowls with shrimp curry
Aruni G.

I went with college girlfriends during our mini reunion to Cafe Modern for lunch over Memorial weekend this past Saturday. They don't serve brunch on Saturday's, only Sunday's. Despite not having many brunch options, the food was delicious! The waitress was very attentive and remembered all of our orders from memory with no mistakes. She told us she was studying to be a nurse. She will be a great nurse some day! After brunch we walked around the botanical gardens. Other than being hot and muggy that day, it was awesome to see the beautiful plants and flowers.

Laurie F.

We came here on ST Patrick's Day, not planned we were just looking for somewhere that served brunch that wouldn't be slammed with people partying. I had it saved for a while and wanted to try and I'm glad we did. It was actually so quiet we thought it may have been closed but a few other couple showed up, our server was really nice and funny, an older lady and she recommended her favourite dishes which were great. I had the Korean style fried chicken great Asian flavours and came with a nice fluffy waffle and a spicy yet sweet syrup. My husband got the eggs Benedict he loved he's too. The ambience is so relaxing looking out at the water and now we want to go back and visit the museum and maybe try dinner :)

Chinois Chicken Salad
Loren B.

Outstanding food, lovely atmosphere, and professional service left a very high impression of Café Modern. Nestled around an unmarked corner in the back of the broad atrium of the Fort Worth Museum of Modern Art, Café Modern may not make itself known to you at all. I've made several visits to see the art and never knew it was here. The short walk from he high walls of the entry along the pool towards the restaurant is photo-worthy. Glassy water reflects the modern architecture and blue Texas sky with a shimmery warmth. I ordered the Soft Scramble Omelet, a keto friendly dish with the trylu softest omelet I've ever had, garnished with some lightly oiled greens dusted with sea salt. The simple contrast was elegant and tasty. At our table we also had the Chinois Chicken Salad, Cucumber Sandwich, Summer Rolls, and Tomato Peach Panzanella Salad. Everyone loved their food. One in our band also had a spice Bloody Mary, which was spectacular. Prices were a little high for some items I thought. But quality was also high. If you come with one other person, I'd recommend waiting for a two-top by the window. Highly recommended!

Ghoulash was delicious.
Tonya K.

Delicious food, classy atmosphere, great service, and an beautiful view of the night lights reflecting off of the water by the Modern. Fresh & satisfying with a well rounded menu. A true Fort Worth gem.

Angela T.

Went here early December 2021, after hearing Cafe Modern opened up their dinner dining option again. I made a reservation for 2 in advance, and got there a bit early to check out the exhibits in the museum before eating at the restaurant. The views were really special, and perfect since I wanted a holiday-related outing My partner and I ordered the Mezze Platter, Black and White Bucatini, Dan Dan Noodles, and the waitress recommended the Peaches and Cream dessert. All of it was delicious and flavorful. The Bucatini was a bit salty, so watch out for that if that's not your preference. I had the Noodles, which were just the right amount of spice. The Peaches and Cream Dessert was possibly the most yummy thing I've ever had (I literally said that when I bit into it), so thank you to our waitress for recommending that! The waiting time was a bit long between each dish, but the view and the food made it worth it. We were able to stroll on the greenery area where the tree sculpture and Christmas light trees are after we finished dinner, which was a lovely way to end the experience.

Housemade Basil Garganelli
Michael T.

We love coming here for lunch when visiting the modern. The ambiance is perfectly integrated with the architecture of the museum and us part of the experience. The service here was great! We loved everything we ordered. I'm looking forward to enjoy this food here again during our next visit.

Special tuna app
Courtney Z.

We've had both brunch and dinner here great ambience. The food we've had was also great! Unique date night spot for sure since you can also visit the museum before. Service is more relaxed so if you're in a rush just fyi

Sticky Ribs
Forking Foodie Life ..

This was our first time at Cafe Modern after the First Friday event. The First Friday event was a lot of fun - if you can find a table. Get there early as there are no reservations for tables in the atrium area. They have a small bite buffet type offering and beverages. The lines were long in this area, so we went into the Cafe Modern and purchased a bottle of wine for our table to enjoy while listening to the music. We had made dinner reservations at Cafe Modern, and moved our party into the dining room, and the setting is spectacular. The view out over the water is stunning. Highly recommend reservations as the dining room isn't large but doesn't feel crowed. They also have a small bar where you can sit and enjoy a tasty beverage. Our table started with Sticky Ribs, Melon and Prosciutto and the Duck Fat Tater Tots. The Melon and Prosciutto while the presentation was lovely nothing over the top. The Sticky Ribs were tasty but the hit of the starters was definitely the Duck Fat Tater Tots. The Tater Tots are served with a Garlic Aioli which truly takes them over the top. For entrees we selected the Gemelli Mushroom Ragu, Miso Corn Tortelloni and Grilled Tri Trip. The winner of this round was the Gemelli Mushroom Rage - flavorful and filling. The Miso Corn Tortelloni was tasty but only four tortelloni, so if your appetite is big, select something else on the menu. The Grilled Tri Tip was a swing and a miss! The Tri Tip was as tough as a boot! I understand this is a tough cut of meat to cook but the server assured us it was marinated and slow cooked to perfection. Yes we shared the meat was tough. We ordered three desserts to share and the server comped one due to the entree issue. All of the desserts were tasty. Despite the disappointing Tri Tip the evening was fun for our group. We will definitely go back but will pass on the Trip Tip!

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Loved the food and atmosphere. staff were efficient and we had great service. highly recommend this gem inside a museum!

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So enjoy this lovely place. Great chef! Views ! Fun people watching! Gift shop! The food is soooo good and so is the service.

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The apple bacon grilled cheese was delicious. Service was great and the setting (museum grounds) was even better.

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