The Cafe at the Four Seasons

98 San Jacinto, 478-4500

Breakfast: Mon-Fri, 6:30-11am; Sat, 7-11am; Sun, 7-10:30am

Lunch: Mon-Sat, 11am-2pm; Brunch: Sun, 10:30am-2pm

Light Fare: Daily 2-6pm; Dinner: Sun-Thu, 6-10pm; Fri-Sat, 6-11pm

Every aspect of the Cafe lifts it a cut above other hotel restaurants. The lovely dining room that looks out over Town Lake is casually elegant, the service professionals are knowledgeable, the wine list inviting, and exec chef Elmar Prambs’ artfully presented cuisine consistently interesting. What more could you ask for in a vacation repast or a pleasant mealtime escape from life’s harsh realities? The menu features a Texas influence in many dishes, an Asian flair in others, and they’ve added vegetarian and heart-healthy meals for health-conscious travelers. Though it’s pricey, it’s also one of the best places in town for a special-occasion Sunday brunch.

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