Restaurants near Cathedral of St. Ignatius of Loyola

Great dining experience overall at Spoto’s last night. Bright natural light, high ceilings and white tablecloths contributed to a clean, modern feel in the dining room. There were plenty of staff on hand to fill water, run food and clear plates. Our server Cassie was excellent- both friendly and professional. Answered our questions about the menu with ease. The menu was varied and it was hard to choose from lots of fresh seafood options. Ultimately, we enjoyed the ceviche, shrimp cocktail, crabcake and shrimp and grits. All were outstanding- the flavors complemented each other beautifully and allowed the seafood to take center stage. The bread service was worthwhile- piping hot and plentiful to sop up the yummy sauces. Coffee and dessert finished the meal. We had the excellent chocolate cake- but there were four or five other choices that sounded equally tempting. The Julius Meinl branded coffee service was a really nice touch that ended our dinner on a high note. I can’t wait to come back!

We love this restaurant for a special occasion or when friends come to town. White table cloths and beautiful ceiling lights add elegance. Extensive wine list and the food never disappoints. Had the halibut last nite- delicious.

Everything from start to finish was marvelous. It was Valentine's Day, so we started with a picture of ourselves in front of a beautiful valentine display that was put together by Ava. So smart – perfect photo op for the holiday. Our lunch was absolutely delicious from start to finish. We had the chicken pesto flatbread as an appetizer, then I had the filet mignon salad and my husband had the shrimp and grits. And dessert – always a special sweet treat. Our waiter, Sergio, was very attentive and met all our needs in a timely and professional manner. He was stellar. I have to mention Ava again, the general manager. She stopped by our table to chat with us and was just lovely. We were so pleased to have met her! We will definitely be back again. 

Had a wonderful dinner with two other couples. Everything was fantastic ….food, service, wine selections and wait staff. My one complaint was the road noise. We were seated along the last row of tables along Northlake and the din of traffic was sometimes very disturbing as large trucks, motorcycles came roaring by.

It was our first time at Cafe Chardonnay, and we will definitely go back next time we are in town. Carolyn our server was fantastic! She provided great recommendations. We started with the wild mushroom strudel and oyster Rockefeller, which were delicious. My husband ordered the short rib per Carolyn’s recommendation, and they were melt in your mouth. I had one of the specials which was very good, lots of flavor. We sat outside among the string lights, vintage wine bottles and hanging vines, it was very cute dining atmosphere. Highly recommend for a date or special occasion