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Restaurant Reviews for Cafe Eccell

Cafe Eccell reservations Cafe Eccell

101 Church Ave
College Station, TX 77840

Open since 1989, Cafe Eccell is an integral part of College Station's landscape. Cafe Eccell bills itself as a "fresh seafood bistro". The various seafood entrees reflect multi-regional and fusion cuisines. The seafood is shipped in fresh four times weekly to ensure quality and freshness. Chilean Sea Bass, Pacific Ahi Tuna and various others are offered. Award winning dessert, homemade mesquite fired pizzas, CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF, and a full bar and wine list round out this surprising culinary gem halfway between Houston and Austin.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Private Lot
Cross Street: Wellborn Rd.
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5 (49 Reviews)
Food 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.9 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • special occasion (28)
  • romantic (23)
  • neighborhood gem (17)
  • fit for foodies (15)
  • notable wine list (12)
  • great for lunch (9)
  • good for groups (6)
  • great for brunch (2)
  • hot spot (2)
  • late-night find (2)
  • kid-friendly (1)

Cafe Eccell Reviews List
Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The fish dishes are always well prepared and interesting."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/08/2010
(review submitted 03/10/2010)
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Review 2 for Cafe Eccell

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was great. The seafood menu is a sort of mix and match which is quite refreshing. The service was not as great as the food."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 3 for Cafe Eccell

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great dining experience. It was a little louder than expected, but the great food made up for this. =)"

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/08/2010)
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Review 4 for Cafe Eccell

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food and atmosphere were amazing. Pony negatine were the mixed drinks from the bar were not the best."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 5 for Cafe Eccell

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I bought several out-of-town business guests to Cafe Eccell and was somewhat embarrased. Cafe Eccell is usually much better - on this visit both the server and kitchen staff were clearly overmatched, I'm assuming, by the number of diners. The aps came out very slowly and the entered came out lukewarm. The menu and wine selections have been reworked, somewhat to the detriment of the diners. The fish is still very good - I had the baramundi done Mediterranean style; however the server failed to make the substitutions requested. Those in our party that ordered steaks were disappointed. The steaks were embarassingly thin and uniformly overcooked. I haven't given up on Cafe Eccell yet, but another performace or two like this and I will."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/22/2010
(review submitted 02/24/2010)
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Review 6 for Cafe Eccell

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"My boyfriend and I had the most amazing time at Cafe Eccell for our Valentine's dinner. Our server, Robert, was GREAT, the food was perfect, and the whole atmosphere was just amazing. Best dinner of my life, seriously! :-)"

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/24/2010)
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Review 7 for Cafe Eccell

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"I came in with a party of only six and when we got the bill I just paid it and left a tip. Unknown to me, the waiter had put on a gratuity without telling me. SO, IN ADDITION to the $75 that I left him for a tip, he also had an auto gratuity on there that he did not tell me about but I noticed the next day for another $50. Needless to say, I usually think of myself as pretty good tipper, but in this case I just feel like I got ripped off $50. So, in all, our waiter got a $125 tip, and although I am a good tipper even without getting ripped off, I can honestly say that this guy was a crummy waiter. I am new to this area and eat out a lot, but needless to say, I am never visiting Cafe Eccel ever again. Thanks for ripping me off!"

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/18/2010
(review submitted 02/20/2010)
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Review 8 for Cafe Eccell

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"It was absolutely amazing & my server was so great & complimented me on being the best looking one there!! the food was delicious & mouth watering!!"

Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 9 for Cafe Eccell

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Excellent food, but a limited wine list. Best desserts in the region. Very good seafood. Service was good, but not great. New server was having his first night with a full section on the busiest night of the year. Overall a very good resturaunt. To be expected given the price."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 10 for Cafe Eccell

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Cafe Eccell is a great little gem in College Station. Although this town has a good number of restaurants, few are as classy and reserved as Cafe Eccell. The food is fantastic. Order anything on the menu and you won't be disappointed. Just don't leave without the Strawberry Tart!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 11 for Cafe Eccell

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I took a date to Cafe Eccell for Valentines/My Birthday and I would have to say I could not have picked a better restaurant. We both loved everything we ordered, and our Strawberry Tart dessert was absolutely amazing. Thank you for making a great restaurant to help me make great memories."

Special Features: special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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Review 12 for Cafe Eccell

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Cute little restaurant with a variety of choices. Extensive seafood menu."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/07/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 13 for Cafe Eccell

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"Way overpriced for sometimes barely edible food"

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/01/2010)
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Review 14 for Cafe Eccell

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Outstanding! Food was delicious and service was exceptional. Perfect choice for our anniversary."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 15 for Cafe Eccell

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Our evening experience at Cafe Eccell was wonderful. Dinner was a bit pricey for two college students, but our celebration was well complemented by our restaurant selection."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/14/2009
(review submitted 12/16/2009)
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Review 16 for Cafe Eccell

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The service was great, food outstanding and overall, we could not have asked for a finer dining experience in College Station."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/11/2009
(review submitted 12/13/2009)
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Review 17 for Cafe Eccell

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"I was with a group of five ladies. We arrived at noon. We ordered pretty promptly, but it took OVER AN HOUR to be served our food. We did not get out of the restaurant until after 2:00pm. It was ridiculous. I also did not think the food was worth the price. The dessert was way overrated as well. I will not be going back there for a long time! It was also FREEZING in the restaurant that day. We all had to sit with our coats on the whole time. And then some workers come in and start working on something (perhaps the heating?) right by our table. I was taking my employees for their Christmas lunch and so I was very disappointed in the whole experience."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/09/2009
(review submitted 12/13/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cafe Eccell Based on the average of (32) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.9 out of 3 (Moderate)
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