Cafe Deluxe

Bummed out this location had to close! They were always pretty busy so it comes as a surprise, but the other locations in the area remain open. They always had a really good bison burger entrée for lunch which I would get with sweet potato fries and it was relatively cheap and gave me my burger fix without feeling weighed down like one does after a trip to Five Guys. Service was their only knock as it was average if not a bit subpar.

Porter burger was excellent — also had the crispy chicken rolls which were hurt delicious. David at the bar was totally awesome — great service and super friendly.

I was recommend to come here by a great friend. I ended up coming for an impromptu Thursday happy hour with another friend who, after a horrible day, I decided he really needed a drink. I really like it here. The staff were super nice. It wasn’t very crowded at all. And that made for some privacy at the bar area, which was perfect for our vent session. We had a few drinks and shared some Prosciutto Mac & Cheese. We let it get a little cold, but it was still really delicious!
We were so busy talking and catching up, that we forgot to order dinner! So, I definitely plan to come back and try some of the yummy foods on the menu.
Tip: I recommend the sangria, it’s a little sweet, but I liked it! If you get the strawberry margarita… it’s delicious, because they use real fruit and juice instead of sour mix… but do know that it’s a little sweeter than anticipated.

I will say that the waiter was great. Very good at bringing what we needed and asking us if we need anything. The food on the other hand was subpar. I ordered the bison burger medium and it came close to well done. It was also dry. The sweet potato fries were cold and also mediocre. The pot pie was good, probably four stars, so definitely one of the saving graces. Lastly, when we walked in they told us fifteen minutes then they proceeded to give our table away. Definitely could have been a better experience.

We had great time in a family meal here. Chicken pit pie was pretty good and even my cheese burger was soooo good. im not a cheese burger eater but I had low expectation on this restaurant as it named as café something. And the other one had seafood pasta was good as well. Waiter and waitress came by more than 5 times never had this very nice service in American restaurants (mostly Asian restaurants better). Was weekday around 430pm. By the time we finished dinner the place was packed. Now I know.

The greatest croak di monsieur this side of the bermuda triangle. Im 73 years old and the white bald manager was such a nice little frenchman.

Food: If you come here you HAVE to try the crispy chicken rolls as an appetizer. The rolls themselves are pretty good but their chili mango sauce is freaking delicious. It also comes with another side of yogurt dill tasting sauce which is pretty refreshing. Aside from this appetizer however, the rest of the food left more to be desired. I got the chicken park and my friend got the chicken pot pie. The chicken in both dishes was a little bland and the size of each piece was too large.
Service and Location: I really have to compliment the service here. Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating and the manager was walking around making sure everyone was having a good experience. This place is also right next to the water at Rio, which is a great backdrop to any meal. Definitely be sure to ask for outdoor seating if the weather permits!

I love eating here. When I never know what to eat I go here and feel satisfied and happy. I love ordering their mussels with curry Thai sauce and the steak.
But I think on Sunday’s the service is not as great as the other days.
I’m currently eating here and never had worst service here before. But go on any other day, the meal should be perfect.
However, I’m just disappointed about my meal tonight.

The turkey burgers are fresh and full of flavor. I like the bar service is full of flavor. Great view of the lake.

Joined a group of folks for lunch/​brunch one Sunday. They offer Brunch for most of the day. They also offered unlimited mimosas and one of the ladies in our group had asked if she could make her decision later and was told yes (she did). I decided to wait as well and went with just 1 glass for the moment.
I decided to go with a brunch and ordered French Toast. Based on the description in the menu, it says «Corn Flake Crusted Challah Bread Topped with Powdered Sugar with Spiced Maple Syrup and Fresh Fruit». However, I did not like the taste of this french toast — took one bite and didn’t want the rest (and this was after waiting a while to get the maple syrup that was supposed to come with my meal). The Fresh Fruit is not on the side, but plated with the french toast (included blueberries, a few pieces of blackberries and a little piece of a strawberry).
I also passed on doing the unlimited mimosas because the folks that did it at our table had their glasses empty for too long (not refilled quick enough when you have to wait for 5 to 10 minutes between refills). I may try the place for happy hour one day (they do have happy hour on Sundays), but I am not sure I am coming back for brunch.

Mediocre food, mediocre service.
I’m pretty sure they only had two servers on the floor last night (thursday) & we were told there was a 10 – 20 minute wait. We were hungry and it was pouring outside so we didn’t wanna walk over to another restaurant. Plus we haven’t been to a CD in years so why the hell not.
Started off with the prosciutto Mac & cheese app to share — wasn’t bad, wasn’t fantastic. It seemed more like pasta with alfredo sauce with chopped up prosciutto slapped on a small plate. It lacked presentation. For entrees I ordered the bison burger which was probably the best part of my meal although I could only eat half! My friend had an «entrée salad» & added steak but it was honestly underwhelmingly small. Lastly we ordered dessert — crème brûlée & a salted caramel sundae… Don’t waste your time. The brûléed shell was super thick and chewy & the sundae was literally just Heath bar ice cream, caramel sauce from a bottle & whip cream from a can.
The service could use a little more improvement as well, we ended up having to ask the other server for things such as sauce, boxes, dessert menu & the check cause ours was nowhere to be found. But when he did come by to drop the check it was wrong. Our bill was added on to someone else’s. I get it, there’s a lot going on for having only two servers on the floor but it wasn’t even that busy… Oh well
All in all it was OKAY but I probably won’t go back anytime soon. I do hear they have good happy hour specials though :)

Great dining option in the Rio. What I love about this place is you can go for brunch, happy hour or dine for dinner and never be disappointed. What makes this place stand out is their amazing patio. Great for a nice day! Perfect location for a good view of the lake or people watching.
Brunch — they have an unlimited mimosa deal! They have great Benedict options and even a tasty oatmeal if your keeping things simple!
Happy hour — the hummos and flatbread are my go tos here :)
The prices are affordable and the food is good. Be sure to join their free loyalty program for occasional perks in your email!

During Happy Hour, Café Deluxe offer both drink and bar bites specials. Tonight, my coworkers and I came here for Happy Hour. Happy hour happens in the bar area. For bar bites, I’d recommend the Crispy Chicken Rolls or Prosciutto Mac & Cheese for $ 4, Apple /​Brie /​Melted Leeks /​Candied Walnuts Flatbread for $ 5, and/​or ½ lb of Mussels in Classic Belgian for $ 6. The Crispy Chicken Rolls consisted of chicken and shredded vegetables wrapped in phyllo dough and deep fried. It was served with two kinds of sauces (cilantro mayo and chili sauce). The Prosciutto Mac & Cheese consisted of cavatappi pasta cooked in gruyère cream and garnished with
chives. It was extra cheesy. The Apple and Brie Flatbread consisted of green apples, brie cheese, candied walnuts, and melted leeks. The crust was thin and crispy. It was flavorful — sweet and milky. The mussels consisted of mussels cooked in a white wine broth and garnished with parsley and other herbs.

I had been here once after Hamburger Hamlet left the Rio but it was to grab a drink before a movie. Looking at the menu, I thought that it was an overpriced restaurant and never went back… until tonight.
When I am wrong, I am willing to admit that I am wrong.
I’m WRONG!!!
What a delightful restaurant that not only welcomes your dog (outside on the patio) but has a Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosa and bloody marys! Did I mention that in addition to happy hour Monday through Friday, they also want to make you happy almost all day Sunday (noon to 8pm)!
Never thought I would start a restaurant review discussing their ice tea. Not sure the brand but it is not Lipton (no one knew). Can’t even tell you why it is different from other teas. Just refreshing. Light. Yum. (I usually prefer ice tea made from Lipton). I take mine unsweetened. Another good choice would be an Arnold Palmer.
Lots of temptations on the starter menu but as soon as I saw goat cheese, I knew I was having a salad. One that was uninteresting to look at and belied the delightful sweet flavors. Pitted cherries (if I had to make a guess, reconstituted dried cherries… delicious!) and homemade corn nuts add texture and crunch. A sweet vinaigrette made from maple syrup and sherry is very tasty with the little deep fried log of goat cheese. The tangy of the cheese, the tart of the cherries, the crunch of the corn and the sweet of the dressing was a mini dance in my mouth! For $ 6.50 this is a little more I would normally pay for a side salad but sometimes you have to splurge. Next time I am ordering the prosciutto mac and cheese from the appetizer menu for $ 8.
Sitting at the bar, I took the opportunity to ask Stephanie, the bartender, what her favorite item on the menu was. Before, I could even finish my question, she blurted out «chicken pot pie» before she mentioned braised short rib and the mussels. I love me some chunky chicken immersed in a creamy bowl with veggies, but tonight I was in the mood for beef. The short rib ($ 18) was very tender and the vegetable risotto was cooked perfectly. I found a small scattering of carrots, onions and mushrooms mixed in so was very glad I had ordered the seasonal veggies ($ 4) which turned out to be some yummy yellow squash, butternut squash, zucchini and carrots sautéed in olive oil and butter. Partway through my meal, I ended up pouring the veggies onto my risotto.
Two very minor complaints (to be honest, I just came back from New Orleans where service is impeccable, so my standards are still set very high)…I wish they had served the short rib with a steak knife and the cheese seemed to be sprinkled on top of the risotto instead of being mixed in. While most of it had been incorporated throughout the dish, there seemed to be a few clumps of cheese (still delicious though!). How is that for a list of complaints? Seriously, this was the only thing wrong I could find with my meal. :)
While waiting for my dinner and before my phone died, I had read a Unilocal review that desserts were just «ok» so I had not planned on eating anything else… but it doesn’t hurt to look at the dessert menu. :) Stephanie took the opportunity to recommend the berry cobbler before I even had a chance to ask her, but I had already heard the restaurant manager say how much he enjoyed the crème brulee.
The perfect ending to my delicious meal could only be a rich, creamy custard. Once we all agreed that even if you are stuffed, there is always room for ice cream, jello and crème brulee, it was much easier to succumb to temptation. So glad I did. For $ 6, I enjoyed the most delicious custard with zero regrets. Mmmmm… I love it when I have to eat my words. :)
I seriously cannot wait to come back because there are a few items on the menu that I am anxious to try… lamb shank, shaved prime rib sandwich and of course, the chicken pot pie!

It’s been years since I’ve been to the RIO. Wow, how things have changed! I was surprised to discover Café Deluxe is where the Hamburger Hamlet used to be.
I was very surprised by how much I enjoyed my dinner. I had the shaved prime rib sandwich with caramelized onions, mushrooms, peppadew relish, provolone cheese, on a hoagie roll, with a side of shoestring fries. It was ridiculously good. The sandwich was pretty sizable, the roll was perfect, and everything in between was savory. I can’t get over how damn good it tasted! It was a perfect balance of flavors and seasoning. I would easily order it again. The desserts and coffee weren’t that memorable but I swear I’ll have dreams about that sandwich tonight.

Its been a while since I have dined here. My other visits were mediocre at best. This time around was pleasantly surprised. My steak frites was cooked perfectly. The the crust on the chicken pot pie was delicious. We were completely satisfied with the chicken flatbread that we ordered as well. The service was great!

Went here for brunch. I had ordered the blueberry pancakes with eggs and bacon. The scrambled eggs were a little «hard», I tend to like mine soft scrambled. Bacon was tasty! Pancakes… well I was enjoying mine until I realized I was chewing on something that was neither pancake nor blueberry. it was the produce stickers that come on the fruit containers. Not one, but 3. We mentioned to manager and he offered to make me some more and was apologetic, but I didn’t want anymore. Later we did see that they took my breakfast off the bill.
I will go back and give them another chance.

Shit hole of a place that wouldn’t give me a glass of wine because my CALIFORNIA ID is vertical. By the way, I’m almost 24 years old.
Never. Coming. Back. No one keeps me from my wine. NEVER!!!

Café Deluxe is a solid 3 star with the potential for more. It’s biggest challenge might be the abundant of restaurants competing with it in the Rio. Wanting to try something different on my last trip into our HQ in Gaitherburg, I walked over.
I was promptly sat for dinner, but didn’t see a waiter (or menu) for a few minutes. I started with a drink while evaluating menu choices. The Prosciutto Mac & Cheese quickly caught my eye and the Lamb Shank followed shortly. With my order set, I again waited a bit for my waiter. The restaurant wasn’t empty, but it didn’t appear that busy either. Once my drink and app arrived, I dug in. The portion seemed a little light, but was top notch. I was surprised by how much prosciutto was included. I didn’t have to wait long between app and entrée. The Lamb itself was decent, but the accompaniments (Garlic Spinach Mashed Potatoes) were disappointing. Since I was still a bit hungry, I ended the night with Crème Brulee. While it was nondescript, it wasn’t bad (or great, hence nondescript).
Overall, an A-​OK /​average experience possibly worth checking out when you are in the mood for something different.

Crispy Goat Cheese $ 9 (⁴⁄₅ NOMs)
Whaa we eating a salad? Crazy world, but it does happen sometimes. Its time to try some very light and healthy sounding. very light fresh mixed veggie salad with cherries and corns nuts. LOL NUTS! Just love the slightly fried crispy goat cheese thignies. Waiter highly recommended to add Crab Cake and it was an excellent choice. Portion was just right that filled me up without overdoing. We had one of the nicese, most entertaining and attentive waiters ever. Great salad that you just have to try.