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Name: Café Viola Restaurant & Tea Room
Telephone: (251) 279-9648

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Café Viola Restaurant & Tea Room

About Us

Café Viola Restaurant & Tea Room is a premier restaurant located in the charming town of Fairhope, AL, and serving the surrounding areas. We specialize in exquisite French-style Creole cuisine and gourmet desserts. From delectable brunch options to savory lunch and dinner selections, each dish is thoughtfully crafted. Complete your experience with our extensive tea selection and carefully crafted cocktails at our bar. Join us for a wonderful culinary experience at Café Viola, where exquisite flavors and warm hospitality await.

Areas Served

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Space for Private Events
Gourmet Desserts
French Style Creole Cuisine
Macarons
One-of-a-Kind Drinks
Friendly Staff

Our Services include:

Restaurant
Outside Eating Area
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Tea Service
Bridal Showers
Baby Showers
Wedding Showers
Retirement Parties

Our Products include:

Wine
Draft Beer
Specialty Drinks
Craft Beer
Food
Pastries
Teas
Finger Sandwiches

Testimonials

On 12/11/2024 Anonymous had this to say:
Great service, drinks and food! Testimonial submitted anonymously directly to this site.

On 12/8/2024 Annalisa JORDAN had this to say:
Enjoyed my visit very much! Food was all fresh and delicious. Cocktail menu is upscale and well the desserts are just plain art!

On 12/8/2024 Allison Fuller had this to say:
Seriously we had the best time! I went with my mom and my grandmother out to Cafe Viola yesterday to celebrate my mom’s 60th birthday! As a table we split the full tea service and the croque madame. Everything was delectable. The dessert treats within the full tea service were just the right amount of sweet. My favorite item was the fig macaron. It was so cute and sweet that we could pick the style tray for the tea service and the teacup too. The cafe was just the right amount of fancy without making a person feel out of place. Our waiter Julien was wonderful! He mentioned he was a little new to the job but had such a good attitude answering our questions and getting the right answer when he needed to find out something for us. He was attentive at the right times making sure we had everything we needed while giving us space to enjoy time together. He was very personable and gave the place a great vibe.

On 11/22/2024 Robert C. had this to say:
Just had a wonderful experience eating dinner and celebrating my wife's birthday. The grouper was prepared to perfection. Our server, Ashley was so warm and accommodating! This is a must place to dine on the eastern shore. Can't wait to go back!

On 11/11/2024 Josh Titford had this to say:
Maddie & Co. really put on the Ritz for us during our wedding reception. Not only was the price *very* reasonable for the quality - all the food was exceptional and they even accommodated our favorite, Crawfish Monica, into our set menu - but the staff was also gracious in their service. The general mood was helpful, open to the adventure of trying something new. Our wedding reception was their first, but you wouldn't know it: except for a waitress accidentally interrupting the Groom's Speech. All in all, Cafe Viola ran like a well-oiled machine. Granted, things come up where human beings are involved, and weddings are not exception to the rule. There was plenty of spill-over room for guests outside on the deck, and folks really enjoyed the bands we hired to play (Excelsior outside and Mariachis inside) because they added to the general merrym.aking atmosphere. The only bit of feedback inside, was that the AC seemed to have trouble keeping up, and the men's restroom door seemed stuck closed at one point. Still, the accommodations were impeccable and Maddie was only too eager to help us every step of the way, from planning, to coordinating with at least 3 "Chiefs," to the execution of the wonderful meal and party. We very much appreciated the creativity of the Chef, esp. in putting together the red velvet cake Whoopie Pies - they were a Big Time hit! Also, C.V. was willing to work with us on brewing the coffee of our choice, keeping the public out, and setting up the rooms to our liking. Last, but certainly not least, was the amazing cake that Maddie created for us as a special surprise. It certainly exceeded out wildest imaginings, in terms of its size - and the taste was so, so good (not too sweet, just right). All in all, the cake made our wedding a true marvel and the pride of Fairhope. After a month, are still in awe at its beauty, taste, and texture. Dillon and the staff were only too gracious in storing the cake top for 3 days, freezing it, and later packaging it for us to haul away later. They are the most simpatico and kindly folks we could have chosen to work with for our most special day- a true God send!- and their coolness under the pressure of juggling such a task as their first wedding reception testifies to the commitment they share for Quality and Hospitality in the most Southern of terms. I would highly recommend Café Viola for wedding receptions for fewer than seventy-three guests. Cheers and here's to many years of health prosperous "bid'niss." Slaínte!

Contact Us

Café Viola Restaurant & Tea Room
51 S Church St Fairhope, AL 36532
Phone: (251) 279-9648
Email: bistrofoodsfairhope@gmail.com

Where To Find Us

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM