Some restaurants have menus that go on for pages. Those restaurants have got nothing good to eat, but the menu is like an encyclopedia, and the menu goes on and on.
Cafe Lure is different. The menu is small, but the food is really good. I went for the first time this evening. Cafe Lure has been open since early December, alongside it's sister establishments the Tapestry Saloon and Calico Cheesecake.
Cutting to the chase, prices are reasonable, the place is pleasant, and service is very competent.
Entrees run from 12-17 dollars, and range from Fettucine to short ribs to salmon to bourbon steak to ciopinno, amongst other items. Also on the menu are sandwiches, salads, and burgers.
Burgers and sandwiches run about 8 dollars, and come with soup or fries or a side dish. I had the Jamaican jerk chicken burger served with sweet potato fries. Anyplace that has sweet potato fries can't be all bad. Two of my companions had the portobello mushroom burger, and the other companion had the salmon, which he proclaimed as moist and succulent.
I also had some vanilla creme brulee cheesecake for dessert, which I shared with my wife, but I hoarded most of it.
Cafe Lure is a nice addition to downtown Renton, and between Happy Delusions across the street, where you can buy adhesive bandages that appear to be sliced bacon, and the fun new Liberty Cafe, it appears that this corner of downtown Renton is evolving into one very cool area.
Cafe Lure
917 S. 3rd St
Renton WA
425-572-5931
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I was wondering if you had tried Chuck's Daily Special?
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I drove by Cafe Lure this past week and wondered what it might be like, thanks for the review! I'll have to make a point of stopping in now.
There are no words to describe what we found at Cafe Lur that would do it justice....I will try this....amazing. Prices for dinner 12-15$. Burgers 8-13$. Salads 9/14$. Fries are excellent, Side salads are the freshest I have ever seen and home made dressing - not the store bought Ranch, Italian etc. Happy hour is 3-6 with 50% off appetizers. Saturday nights - 1 entree, 1 appetizer and 1 cheesecake for 25$! Breakfast - Sat and Sun 6-13$. The food is not more than you can handle on a plate, so the quantity is just right. The presentation rivals any 5 star resturant in the NW and the cheesecakes are $5.50 a slice (comparable to anywhere else - if not cheaper) and they are delicious. The place is quiet, with good service and nice ambiance. A 5 star find in Renton for a 3 star price. KUDOS TO CAFE LURE! I could not have asked for more for my birthday dinner....I will never have to cook again you are so close to my house!!! Thank you!
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