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The Cafe Moonlight
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About The Cafe Moonlight

The Cafe Moonlight in Vincennes, Indiana, is the kind of American restaurant that brings people together over thoughtful food, warm hospitality, and an atmosphere that feels both relaxed and refined.

Located at 512 Main St, this inviting destination has earned a strong reputation with a 4.60 out of 5 rating from 314 reviews, reflecting the consistent quality and care that guests have come to expect.

Whether you are planning a casual lunch, a memorable dinner, or a solo meal in a comfortable setting, The Cafe Moonlight offers a dining experience designed to make every visit feel worthwhile.

What sets The Cafe Moonlight apart is its ability to serve as more than just a place to eat. Guests can enjoy dine-in service, convenient takeaway, and delivery options, making it easy to enjoy their favorites however they choose.

The menu and drink offerings are a major draw, with highlights that include great coffee, great cocktails, great beer selection, great wine list, great dessert, and even local specialties that give the experience a sense of place.

From comfort food and healthy options to alcohol, beer, spirits, wine, and carefully prepared coffee, the restaurant offers something for nearly every taste and occasion. Known for brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, seating, and table service, it provides the kind of all-day appeal that keeps customers returning again and again.

The atmosphere adds even more to the appeal, with a casual yet cozy feel that can also suit romantic evenings, trendy outings, or more upmarket dining plans.

A bar on site and restroom access add convenience, while accessibility features such as a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, and toilet help ensure a welcoming experience for more guests. Dinner reservations are recommended, and reservations are accepted, making planning simple for those looking to secure a table.

With credit cards and debit cards accepted, The Cafe Moonlight combines comfort, quality, and convenience in a way that makes every meal feel easy to enjoy and hard to forget.

★★★★★ 4.60 rating (314 reviews)
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A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Daniel Shouse

Daniel Shouse

year ago

The entire meal was incredible. We started with the fried goat cheese appetizer and Caesar salads. My wife's main was the chicken Parm which she loved and I ordered the ribeye. My steak was cooked perfectly and my asparagus and mashed potatoes were delicious. Crem brulee and lemon blueberry cake for dessert with a really tasty French roast. Isaac was an excellent server! Highly recommended and look forward to returning.

Raaf Stevens

Raaf Stevens

8 months ago

We stopped for lunch on Tuesday. I had the Cafe Salad. It had candied pecans, raisins, chicken etc. It was very good. My wife had the Cafe Chicken sandwich with fries. The sandwich was great and the fries were perfect. They were hot and crispy. The server was very nice too.

Michael

Michael

8 years ago

Issac provided great service despite how busy it was. My mom enjoyed a great birthday dinner. Sh enjoyed the stuffed pork while I had the swordfish. The bruschetta was also very good as an appetizer. I look forward to eating here again.

Corina Kinman

Corina Kinman

3 years ago

Very cool place to dine. Great food, ambience, and music. Love all the pictures and art on the walls. The chicken piccata with the red potatoes and asparagus tasted the best ever! Melted in my mouth! The creme brulee was so delicious, I was in heaven!

Charity Brown

Charity Brown

2 years ago

First timers- had bruschetta, pecan crusted salmon, red potatoes, asparagus, crème brûlée, molten hot lava cake. Everything was delicious… we will definitely be back. Waiter-“Mark”, was great!

Brenda Washburn

Brenda Washburn

year ago

My husband and I have been to Cafe Moonlight several times. I would consider myself a picky eater and this place has never disappointed us. The specials are always good and the service is good as well. We identify the Cafe Moonlight to our friends as the best kept secret in Southern Indiana.

Barbara Slovan

Barbara Slovan

3 months ago

Fantastic dinner!!! I had the grouper and my husband had the salmon. They were both excellent!! Thank you for a wonderful dinner while exploring your historic area.

Eryn Windsor

Eryn Windsor

5 months ago

Wow. We went here for dinner last night and I have to be honest, this was the best meal I have had out in YEARS! From the pork belly sliders (probably my new addiction to be honest) to the stuffed pork and stuffed salmon to the coffee crème brûlée … Fantastic. You guys will be seeing us again. Every single part of the experience was perfect. To anyone reading this, if you’re on the fence, jump over and just go eat here. I can pretty much guarantee, it will be the best meal and service you will get in the area Thanks again guys and I wish you nothing but the very best success in all you do!

Jordan Reid

Jordan Reid

year ago

We were nervous when we first walked in. The host appeared to be one of the chef’s so we were thinking service would be slow. We were dead wrong. We sat down and a server met us and was wonderful. Very chill vibes in the restaurant. The food was phenomenal. Caesar salad to start and had the stuffed grilled salmon. Definitely recommend trying it.

William Booth

William Booth

3 months ago

Friday night adventure dining, and we chose The Cafe Moonlight at random. Food and service was amazing. I had the ribeye and my wife had the salmon. Steak and salmon were perfectly cooked to order and was delicious. Waitress was very acxomodating without being overbearing. Overall excellent dining experience that we will repeat!

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Common questions about The Cafe Moonlight

Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

512 Main St, Vincennes, IN 47591, United States

Reservations

+1 812-255-0228

Hours

Closed · Friday 11 AM-2 PM, 5-9:30 PM
Saturday 5-9:30 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM-2 PM, 5-8:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-2 PM, 5-8:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM-2 PM, 5-8:30 PM
Friday 11 AM-2 PM, 5-9:30 PM
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