Café Rabelais is conveniently located just minutes from Rice University, making it an ideal option for anyone looking for restaurants near Rice University. Whether you're on campus or nearby, our French café offers a relaxed place to enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, or a glass of wine.
Our Café brings classic French cuisine to the Rice Village neighborhood. Our menu features timeless French dishes served in an approachable café setting, perfect for students, faculty, and local professionals.
At Café Rabelais, French cuisine comes to life through familiar, well-loved dishes like escargots baked in garlic parsley butter, classic onion soup topped with melted Gruyère, and hearty entrées such as steak au poivre, trout Grenobloise, and slow-simmered beef bourguignon. Brunch favorites like quiche du jour, croque classics, and traditional egg dishes reflect the café's roots, while a curated wine selection—featuring French reds, whites, and Champagne by the glass—rounds out a menu built on comfort, tradition, and timeless French flavors.
