The amibence was nice, great for gatherings with friends. Service was ok. Food was below average. I've never had such a terrible egg Benedict, the muffin was so hard and dry I couldn't cut it and could barely bite in it. The fries were over cooked and dry. My friend's crepes looked like a mess dumped on her plate and was also dry. Basically, the only thing that tasted good was the coffee. If you're there for the environment then it is a good choice, but if you are looking for something tasty go somewhere else. read more

Vin Rouge - I'm not sure I'd call this a crepe - French Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I need to stop going to restaurants owned by that George guy. They're all hella pretentious and decorated at a cost to the customer's comfort. We could barely enjoy our dinner here because the dining area was SO smoky from the open kitchen. Sorry, Georgio, but fume hoods don't capture all the smoke emanating from a cast iron pan full of butter. The french onion soup and sweet breads that I had were ok, but kinda greasy. So that definitely detracted from the experience. Also, the waiter claimed that they had run out of the wine I ordered, and brought me a much more expensive one. Not cool, not cool. Fortunately, there's a better French restaurant in Durham now! read more

Amazing food, great atmosphere and great service. I went with a friend on a Saturday night without a reservation and they managed to squeeze us in. The service was spot on. However, the food was amazing. I got the Steak Frites (NY strip) with bernaise. I'm often hesitant to order a strip medium rare as it seems to be hard for places to get it right, but I had faith they could do it. And they did! That thing melted in my mouth like butter. The portions are huge...definitely barely ate any of the fries, but only because I wanted to enjoy every bit of that steak. The fries were fantastic too though. Crisp and fresh. I took my mom again tonight (less than a week later). Got the baked littleneck clams app, also perfection. And steak frites again, mostly to see how consistent they are. Consistency was all there. Again, tender and perfect. She got the bouillabaisse, which she, too, thought was excellent. Shared a perfectly flavorful creme brulee for dessert. Service was excellent both times. You have your primary server but they all helped each other out and we were tended to efficiently. Also, great, not too stuffy environment. If my pocket allowed, I'd eat here all the time! Well worth the splurge. read more

HI've been meaning to visit a properly Parisian bistro since moving to the Triangle. I love the attention to canonical preparations which characterize French cuisine. Hasn't that been said before. Vin Rouge has the markings of a true streetfront cafe in restaurant rich West Durham. The food i enjoyed was particularly satisfying and for reasonable prices from a cuisine often made elite, distant. While the restaurant is exclusive, the dining rooms booked on a Sunday for bunch, but the patio wrapped in thin vines was inviting if quite warm on this august day. True to form, house bread and coffee warned the table settings as fast if impersonal service delivered or meals, and patience bordering disinterest meant we could linger to watch, rear, and mingle conversation. I chanced the Croqué Madame, my preferred simple staple. My girlfriend enjoyed the eggs Florentine, which i merely got was "very good" with a properly delicate hollandaise. A crisp and deceptively light brioche hugged salty slivers of ham, a stringy Gruyère, the chive speckled bechamel never having a chance to soggy the crust. Frankly a fried egg can't elevate something so rich, but why not. Monsieur I'll have the Madame. Each dish accompanied by deeply golden frenched potatoes was unnecessary at first glance, but by meals end the salt cut the buttery dish if enhanced the approaching fatigue of satiety. I loved the dishes and classic details. I eat french food for technique, myself, so i found all id wanted. I dock a star (and a half) for an impersonal waitstyle. read more

Vin Rouge - Croque Madame et les oeufs Florentine. I love the mother sauces. - French Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

My boyfriend took me here for dinner on my birthday, a Sunday night in late November. He chose it from the online menu and told me to dress up. When we pulled up to the restaurant, he started apologizing in his car in case it wasn't as nice as he thought. He said this because the glowing marquee made it look like a liquor store. However, once we were closer and inside, it was beautiful and fun, and it was just fine to be dressed up. The space is a little tight as we were in a line of two-tops and could hear other people's conversations easily if we wanted, but we liked the feeling of intimacy among many people in a busy room. Our server was so nice. She helped us pick a delicious bottle of white wine and went through the menu with us. I had the duck confit salad (to die for) and the mussels. He started with some garlic shrimp and had the chicken. It was all delicious and flavorful but not too heavy. I saved half of my duck salad because it was huge, and I wanted to save room for the mussels. Our server kept them in the kitchen for me nicely labelled so we wouldn't already have take home boxes around our table for the rest of our meal. We took some lemon pie to-go and enjoy at home. She even gave us a candle to light later in the pie, which was so nice. The bathrooms are so fun, too. My bf went and when he told me what was all over the men's room walls (I'm keeping it a surprise), I said I'd check out the women's room decor. I'm keeping that a surprise, too, but it's very funny what they did in each. We will definitely be back. read more

Maybe it was just because I went with awesome people, but I really enjoyed dinner there. I was a little disappointed at first when we couldn't get outdoors seating (it's pretty dim inside), but it really is no bother after your eyes adjust. I do really like the ambiance near the entrance, where you can see the food and shellfish being freshly prepared, and the bread getting sliced. feels good to watch your chickens getting slaughtered. just playin. I love the never-ending bread and their delicious oil with minced olives. The oil is delicious and the olives are a great addition without being salty. The bread seriously just goes with everything that hits the table. Moules with chorizo. It was little smaller than I was hoping for moules, but maybe still 20-25 or so in there? The mussels and the chorizo were both very yummy. The broth is cream and tomato and some other stuff in there. And it's freaking delicious as well. Good for dipping bread. Not so good for dipping the pommes frites because it's not very viscous. The fries were somewhat bland but well crisped. They aren't big and meaty fries, but not shoestrings either. Bouillabaisse. This was delicious as well. Mussels, clams, shrimp, a few pieces of what seem to be tuna, etc. It has an interesting, almost soapy, taste to it, which I thought might have been from some herb (i.e. basil), but my friend thought it was from gruyere. In any case, still very yummy, and GREAT FOR DIPPING BREAD. It comes in a large dish, but mostly just shellfish taking up space. Other bits and pieces I had: Strip Steak: medium rare, was DELICIOUS. the seasoning and texture were perfect. Salade Nicoise: the seared tuna was good, but the myosepta were unchewable and basically felt like tearing flesh from a grapefruit. Duck Confit: duck was yummy but salty at times. i normally don't like duck anyways. Desserts: White Chocolate Apple Bread Pudding: delicious heap of bread pudding in a plate with (somewhat burnt) caramel sauce. this was my fave. Lemon torte: second fave. creamy but tart, also with a very brittle top-shell of caramel like the creme brulee =D Vanilla Creme Brulee: third fave. creme brulee with a very brittle coating of caramel. yummy but it was just kinda...boring. i think i just prefer desserts that involve flour or crusts. Chocolate Mousse: sorry if this offends you mousse lovers, but to my (uncultured) tongue, this tasted just like chocolate ice cream. Chocolate torte: this was not very sweet. i think it was dark chocolate? but still. (I normally don't crave chocolate desserts.) The service was exceptional. wait staff kept our bread and waters filled constantly and we never wondered "when can we get more bread/water?" our main waiter (Louis) was awesome: very friendly, kept us laughing, and was never MIA. I'm sad I'd never been here before up until now. I'll definitely hope to go again in the near future, before I leave Durham. It is kind of pricey, but I totally think it's worth it. Gotta get more of their seafood!! Unfortunately I didn't try this controversial mac&cheese, but I will next time! Also, maybe it's because I haven't had Rue Cler recently, but I think I'd prefer Vin Rouge over Rue Cler. I had been planning on cancelling my reservation for graduation weekend ($55 prix fixe...which the person on the phone called pree-fee -__-), but I might consider keeping it now. read more

C'est si bon! Even before we arrived, Vin Rouge made me happy by allowing me to push back our reservation -- twice. Once seated on the front porch, we were off to a good start with a top-notch waitress. Her knowledge of the whole menu and ability to describe and recommend dishes and wines so precisely really impressed me. We started with the chorizo mussels. The heavy cream preparation was different than what I was accustomed to but as promised by our waitress it made the "mussel texture more creamy" (her words). The quality of the mussels was better than those at Rue Cler, but still not among the best that I've had. (I think they could have been cleaned a bit further.) For entrees, my husband ordered the salmon. He was shocked by how perfectly cooked his fish was. And I was equally happy with my duck confit. While it was listed under the salads, it made a sufficient sized meal, particularly after the mussels. All together, our bottle of Bordeaux, mussels, and two entrees, plus tip and tax ran us $100. Un peu cher, mais cela en vaut la peine! read more

My top French place in the Triangle. Steak and moules are my top choices. Great wine and cocktails, though I wish they actually had a cocktail menu to choose something off of. The ambiance is cozy. It's often loud if crowded. The kitchen is right alongside the dining area. However, you get to watch the chefs and ogle the great food as it comes out. Sit outside with the roses if you can find a time to go when it's not boiling hot in the day or too cold at night. read more

We went to Vin Rouge the day before Valentine's so as to avoid the circus that one usually encounters on that 'special day.' When we arrived, the smell in the air was so warm and inviting! We sat at the bar because we were early for our reservation and the place was so full and bustling, you could feel the good vibes in the air. The cocktail I had at the bar was just perfect. Chartreuse and Redemption rye? Warm and tasty. Yum. Later when we were seated (exactly on time, I might add) we ordered the both the charcuterie plate and frisee salad. Both were phenomenal! The pâté and roulette were easily the best I've ever had. The only minor complaint was that there was nowhere near enough bread to spread the goodness on and the server was a little slow in providing more, but hey, the place was positively packed-full of people and she was very busy. As I like to say, she was "blessed to be stressed!" The steak frites were excellent as well, but the star of the show was really the chicken liver pâté. The stuff that dreams are made of! Overall, I will most definitely be back here for more romance and great food. read more

So, most of the time I LOVE this place. And I should have left the wonderful reviews then, too, but I didn't. The last time I went to Vin Rouge, my parents were in town, and I was super excited to bring them to one of my favorite restaurants. The food, as always, was delicious! Our waiter, on the other hand, was a complete disappointment. He wasn't friendly, he seemed distracted, and he was rude. We didn't even want to leave a great tip, but unfortunately gratuity was added. Vin Rouge, you're a favorite restaurant! Please keep a lookout for lame waiters you've hired. I like being nice, and I like nice waiters. Thanks! read more

I arrived before my friend and talked to someone by the hostess station who suggested we sit outside because it was a beautiful night. Great suggestion as it was really nice sitting outside and quite comfortable. The tables outside are spaced far enough apart so you don't hear other peoples conversations while you chatted with your friends. I had looked online and saw there was a 3 course meal for $25 on Thursday nights so we were in luck. What a great value. I started with the pate and my friend the salad. The pate came with a jam, pickles, salad and toast. It was really good. It was smooth but not too creamy. I can't explain but it was just the right consistency. My friend thought her salad was also delicious and was dressed with a really good dressing. We both had the hanger steaks and french fries. This too came with salad on the plate. The hanger steaks were in three pieces and they had a blue cheese crumble over it in addition to a slight sauce. It was heaven. We both felt very full after the first two course (and I forgot to tell you about the bread and olive oil that came first), but we remembered that we had ordered the chocolate mousse for dessert. I need to start a new paragraph to tell you about the dessert and the wonderful service by our waiter. First the chocolate mousse. It tasted like the inside of a Godiva or one of those sea shell candies. It was the bomb. Also the presentation was something I hadn't seen before. A different server came over with a caldron of chocolate and scooped out three big scoopfuls each for us in the empty bowl our waiter had set out for us. Lastly let me tell you about our server. He was sweet, funny, and very chill. When we asked his opinion about things you could tell he really liked eating them. Especially the chocolate mousse. He did a top notch job serving us, everything was correct and brought at the right time and hot. All in all this was a wonderful dining experience from start to finish. I would certainly tell anyone to go as the food is super delicious and the service rocks. read more

Well, it took me 3 years to make it back to North Carolina, but I finally did and gave Vin Rouge a second chance. They definitely stepped it up since the last time I came and I had a truly enjoyable experience. The service was great, food delicious... My husband had the oysters and said they were incredibly fresh. I had the pate which was great. I had fish as an entree with mashed potatoes which was flavorful and nicely prepared. The chocolate mousse for dessert that they serve at the table is the stand out item of the night. SO GOOD. Granted, we showed up when they opened this time since we learned our lesson last time about their Sunday night closing time; but either way, they really proved that I may have just had a one off bad dining experience. read more

First time eating here and I enjoyed myself, we ate outside, which was beautiful, but the wait for our food took much longer than we expected. My wife had the soup du jour, it was a cold cream asparagus. Tasty but the potato over powered the asparagus also she prefers her soup hot. I had the bacon confiture which was good and a large portion. To be honest we weren't complaining about the time we had to wait for the entrees because we were both stuffed off of bread and appetizers. Never of us got an entree from the menu, we had their specials. My wife had the soft shell crab and I had the wing of skate. Two thumbs on the crabs and my wife endorses the skate but I wasn't a fan. Nevertheless I had a good experience; great service and atmosphere.. read more

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Aside from their tacky awning, this restaurant is awesome. Raw bar? Omg, totally beats any other seafood i've had in durham. Steaks? Cooked perfectly. Fish? Cooked so well. Wine list? Amazing! I'll go back here in a heartbeat. The staff was warm, welcoming, and fun, and the food was easily the best I've had down here. but please, do something about that sad exterior... read more

Arguably the best restaurant in the Triangle. We go here more consistently than anywhere else. The early bird theatre menu is a steal ($30 3 courses pre fixe). Nice crusty baguettes, and great olive tapenade. Really exceptional steak frites for only $19 at dinner. My favorite is to eat the steak and gorgonzola, and then sop up the leftovers with their fries. These are the best fries in town, and possibly anywhere. They have the dish for brunch on Sunday's, too. The mac and cheese is also a favorite. Respectable bechamel, and perfectly cooked to a crispy golden brown. Just do it. Check their twitter feed to see if they have Cassoulet. It's worth a trip. I've had most of their desserts, and the Belgian Chocolate Mousse is a favorite. Creme brulee and caramel apple bread pudding are both good, too. My only, I repeat, only gripe is that parking can be difficult. read more

This place is amazing! I have been here multiple times since I moved to Durham and it just keeps getting better. The service is quick (as long as you have a reservation you get seating right away), the food is delicious (I always get the mac and cheese and eat at least two buckets of bread with the olive dip) and the wine selection is fabulous. Waiters and waitresses are knowledgeable about the menu and area always cordial. It is French food, which many people may not like, but I have never been with a group of people where one person said that they did not like the food. Happy eating! read more

Always a 5-star food experience.... the Bacon and Gruyere Macaroni and Cheese is decadent. Roy is our favorite waiter. Ask him to tell you his story about Mary Duke Biddle. read more

Vin Rouge - Deliciousness. - French Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I had brunch at Vin Rouge recently on a Sunday morning. They open at 10:30--we arrived at 10:40 which was excellent timing. They take reservations but we did not make one. We got a table right away but the place filled up very quickly. Upon arrival the gave us freshly sliced baguette and water. The bread was so delicious. Someone was set up at a station to slice baguette fresh for each customer. My water and coffee did not go without attention and we were offered more bread. I ordered the crepe of the day which was ham and Gruyere. This was my first crepe so I do not have much for comparison but I can say it was delicious. It was covered in a sauce which I suspect to be herbal hollandaise. It was very rich and so good. This crepe was paired with a salad that was tossed in a citrus vinaigrette (or so I think). It was a nice light pairing for the heaviness of the crepes. I cannot wait to come here and try the dinner offerings when the weather is suiting for the patio. read more

Vin Rouge is owned by the same person as Mateo, and is outstanding as well. Service was great, and nice crowded atmosphere. The outside of the place does not do justice to the inside or the experience. Make reservations on weekends or expect an hour wait. We tried the oyster appetizer, which was incredible and very cheesy, even for those who are not normally a fan of oysters. The bone in pork dish was all around great, and the hanger steak was perfectly cooked and very tender and tasty. The chocolate torte was a great finish, and the extensive wine list provided something for every taste without the usual crappy overpriced wines. Will definitely be back. read more

I arrived there with a large group which was very mindful of its calories and each attending person had changes to make in their menu selections. We found the atmosphere to be warm and inviting with a rustic Americana meets Provence style. Sitting in the back dining room, our waitress seemed to know her way very well and engaged us while talking about the menu selections. While the service was initially slow to start, it warmed up as we got into the depth of selections as my table of friends engaged in sharing their plates. With wide variety of experienced professionals from all over the USA in attendance at this particular table of 13, I could tell they were enjoying their selections and had been to other French style restaurants. I made a note about the wine list, which I considered to be good, and that it explains the bottle and glass selections represented the middle ground of every wine growing region in France. I hope to return to this place in the future while in Durham, NC. read more

After hearing rave reviews, we finally secured hard-to-get reservations for brunch. I found the complimentary bread a little too hard, even for a crusty baguette. The Mimosas were also not as sweet as I would have liked. I ordered the Eggs Benedict and loved the Hollandaise, although I found the English Muffin rather tough; the accompanying fries and salad were tasty though. Despite the French feel, we were not on a leisurely French timeline, so we were unhappy when it took 25 minutes between when we finished eating and when our card was finally run through. read more

I just graduated from Duke University and wanted to try a great french restaurant as I missed Paris when I went with my wife a year ago. I convinced all my friends to cancel their reservations to come to Vin Rouge. We ended up having a party of 16. The atmosphere is amazing its truly a french bistro, it feels like a piece of Paris. The service was excellent our waitress and the rest of the staff were very accommodating and new the details of the food and drinks menu like the back of their hand. Now to the best part which was the food, I could not believe how amazing the food was and neither could my friends and their families. The quality of the food was excellent and the taste was to die for, it took me back to Paris. Everything we ate was fresh, cooked to perfection, and had excellent tender flavor. I was extremely impressed and recommend Vin Rouge to anyone in Durham. The cook should be given a medal for how good the food was, we didn't want to leave. Vin Rouge was voted Best French Restaurant in the Research Triangle (Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill), and believe me it lives up to that reputation and will exceed your expectations. Make sure to try and make a reservation this place is famous and always packed, however they do everything to accommodate you and you never wait long. I can't wait to go back! read more

I just want to start off by saying this is a 3 if not for the delicious food. Moving on... I came here on a Sunday at 1pm with my parents for brunch. We were seated immediately since we had a reservation, but the table was awkwardly right in front of the hostess stand/front door and in the way of the routes of every waiter/waitress there. We also had to wait for someone to deliver a chair for us as there was one missing. Anyway... we're not picky about where we sit. But I think they were having an off-day because someone shattered a ton of glass right next to us, they accidentally served my dad a side of scrambled eggs instead of the salmon and egg scramble entree item, and forgot his side salad. He ended up getting a side salad and just ate the side of eggs instead of asking for the entree item, and raved about them (whatever floats your boat, dad). On top of that, we all ran out of water. BUT this place has really good food. Two of us got the gruyere mushroom omelette, which they loved. I got the crepe du jour which was a gruyere and ham crepe, and it was very good. The omelettes were served with pommes frites, which were as expected. I wish we could have been seated outside or near the back of the restaurant where it was a little less hectic, but overall the place had nice decor. The crepe was awesome - I'd go back to try for dinner. read more

Went for brunch. Super French bistro classic menu. Mussels were Devine, the rest of the meal was basic. I would say service is non existent. We had to ask for things that were basic like to clear our plates etc and it seemed as if we were annoying them. The servers seems almost miserable to be there and didn't so much as introduce themselves. I love dining not just eating and their service would make us not want to come back. We were going to get a little after lunch drink yet they just slapped the bill down. It wasn't overly busy and there seemed to be a lot of staff but perhaps they should get proper servers. Def spend your money somewhere they want to see people come. We felt like we were bothering them. read more

I think Vin Rouge is the best restaurant for a dinner date in Durham! I have tried the Sautéed Salmon Dijon and it was DELICIOUS! It comes on top of pork braised lentils which matches perfectly. I can't wait to go back! They also have a long wine list that you can find the one that fits your taste the best! read more

My friend and I visited this bistro on a Thursday night. Having read the reviews, we had high expectations- and they were met, exceeded, even! Being on the pricy side, we only ordered entrees. I ordered the Trout Amandine which came with hericots verts and mashed potatoes (I substituted these for a cream of spinach). The trout was flawless, cooked to perfection with crispy skin. The only complaint I would add is that I found it to be a bit too salty if a bite was taken with the skin on. Now, onto the cream of spinach... It was the best dish of creamed spinach I have ever had. Served in a cast iron skillet, the clearly fresh spinach leaves had a superb ratio of cream to leaf; all with an oven finish of slightly crisped and creamy cheese on top. I would definitely recommend it to any and all spinach lovers. My friend ordered the fish of the day (Tile fish) served with sweet potato mash, chard salad, and deep fried broccoli. We didn't have any complaints at all with this dish, it was marvelous. The biggest factor in me awarding this restaurant 4 stars was their superb service. Our waitress, Shaun, was sweet, hospitable and most definitely attentive, and we left with a smile on our faces. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in Durham! From a great selection of oysters to deliciously rich entrees, Vin Rouge is comforting, indulgent, and satisfying. My favorite go-to meals are the trout and roasted pork chops. Both portions are well-worth the price (a whole trout is served smothered in butter with fresh herbs and almonds). For our most recent dinner, my fiancé and I split half a dozen oysters ($1 a piece on Tuesdays). To follow, I ordered the pork chops, and he ordered the liver. Delicious! read more

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What a beautifully romantic restaurant for an anniversary with my husband! Our server, Michelle, was so kind and considerate, and helped with the menu. The food was amazing, as always. My husband and I are looking forward to returning here soon! read more

We went here for a large party of 10. The parking wasn't very good but I usually count that as a good sign of whats the come. Fortunately most of my expectations of the place were exceeded. From this experience its hard to find fault with this place. For appetizers we tried the: Moules "Classic" - hot, fresh and tasty with a creamy garlic sauce. Charcuterie: Good variety of meats and spreads. All seemed to be made in house. Shrimp Provencal - Buttery and delicious. French Onion Soup: very cheesey and comes oozing in a huge crock. (big size) Oysters Gratinee: Cheesy and delicious with bacon bits in it. For the Main course I tried the: Calves liver: Cooked beautifully, the liver was soft and tender and its matched with a great sweet acidic balsamic glaze sauce with onions and bacon in it. Poulet Roti: Rotisserie chicken which was cooked very well and served in chicken jus with vegetables. The chicken was very moist even without the jus. Overall I'd say this place is hard to beat for french food in the area. The parking might be alittle far but its worth it. If you're in the mood for some great french bistro fare this should be your wheel house. Go and give it a shot! read more

I've only ever been here for Sunday brunch, but this place is definitely my #1 current favorite brunch spot in the area. The eggs benedict is fantastic, and the mimosas are light and not too sweet. The service can be slow on a Sunday morning when the after-church crowd shows up, but if I'm taking the time for brunch, I'm generally not in a terrible rush anyway. Aside from the tasty food, the patio garden seating in the spring and summer has to be what makes me come back time after time. The interior dining area has always been a little too dark for my taste, so the patio is perfect. The only drawback I can think of is the occasional bee that will come by to say hello in the springtime (note: I'm terrified of bees). read more

One of my favorite brunch spots. I love the eggs benedict-- always perfect poached eggs, salad and fries. The crepes are delicious and the coffee is strong. I also like the continual supply of bread. The one downside is that it is pretty cramped, but I don't mind too much. I like sitting outside when it is summer I also love the dinner here. A really nice, romantic spot if you want to have a fancy dinner. The mood calms down and the waiters don't laugh when we order liver and find out we don't actually like liver, although it is clear that it is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend the trout and the chocolate mousse as a dessert (but it is definitely too much for one person...) read more

Oh my god this food is so absolutely divine. MUST HAVE: steak tartare, fish special, macaroni au gratin The service is a little blah and snotty, but the food more than makes up for it. I would give five stars if the waiter could be bothered to refill my drink. But I can't express enough how much you have to try their macaroni. SO GOOD! Best in the Triangle. There are a lot of wines to choose from, if you're into that kind of thing. read more

This restaurant was a pleasant surprise during our recent stay in Durham. The food was outstanding. They focus on seasonal and we had an heirloom tomato appetizer that was out of this world. Bursting with flavor. Our main courses were perfectly prepared (pork chop and chicken entrees) and the perfect portion size. And dessert? We had the dark chocolate mousse and it was to die for. Wine selection was excellent. The only negatives (but not enough to lower the stars given) - 1) the menu is heavily written in French, so you may have to ask questions to find what you'd like. And 2) we had a later dinner seating (8pm) and while not crowded, they squished all the diners in one area. Tables are really close together so not much room for private conversation and wait staff bumped into our chairs on multiple occasions. But the quality of the meal overshadowed any inconveniences. read more

A very nice dinner with excellent service! Our waitress, Beth, was very informative and helpful. We weren't familiar with French wines and she made recommendations that were accurate regarding the type of wine we wanted. We had a cold carrot soup that was delicious. The hanger steak was perfect. It was a bit on the warm side in the restaurant, probably because we were near the door (and it was a hot evening) or because we were also near the kitchen, but otherwise a perfect evening! read more

Love this place! Steak and frites are my go to whenever I see it on any menu and this is legit the best one of my life! I go on Sundays and add an egg, I know I live dangerously... the restaurant is super chic frenchy cafe cute. I recommend a reservation. Love read more

Went for Valentine's Day dinner here and was really pleased with the experience. Service was quite good, the atmosphere was perfect, the wine selection was extensive and quite good, and the food was delicious. We got a bottle of bordeaux wine to share and were quite impressed. The mac n cheese was incredibly tasty, as was the ham and cheese with fries. The back room is quite small, and a large group came in towards the end of our meal that was so loud that it made it a bit unpleasant. That would be my only complaint, but otherwise a perfect dining experience. read more

Massively disappointing. Good aspects: attentive service and inventive (though overpriced) wine list Poor aspects: the food. I has the trout almondine, which required excavating to get through all the almonds dumped on top. The fish was badly overcooked and salt-encrusted--completely inedible. Even the pureed potatoes were so salty I gagged. At the price charged for the meal, the chef should be arrested for grand larceny. read more

we here here all the time restaurant 30% empty on a Tuesday night, ask to sit at a 4 top because we eat tapas style and they refused. sat at crooked 2 top requested again with manager and owner partner present, and our now taking our business elsewhere. shame on our favorite restaurant for this disservice. I am a local Chef and will NO longer reccomend. (apparently not in the click) remember us on another slow night when we used to fill your tables. we bring 2-6 people 20+ times a year easily spending $75 per head. thanks for ruining one of the few Tuesdays I have off a year to enjoy your patio and service. Brandon read more

Vin Rouge - leaving hungry - French Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I have been back to Vin Rouge a number of time since my initial review. Each time it gets better. I haven't had a gritty salad again and the food is consistently surprising. On this last visit, S.O. and I were lucky to snag the last of the night's special - whole red snapper - much to the chagrin of our neighboring table. The fish was huge, simply prepared on the grill and absolutely delectable. The fries, or if you want to be all fancy, frites, were still yummy. This trip also provided the most exceptional tomato blue cheese salad, probably my last of the season. It was definitely good enough to hold me over until next summer. The herby aioli dressing was just right. read more

This restaurant is super cute! I really like the atmosphere; the decor is nice and the noise level is at a comfortable buzz. I went for brunch and got the French Onion Soup Gratinée, which was WAY too salty. I couldn't even get through half the bowl. The french fries and hanger steak were pretty good though. For dessert, I'd recommend the crème brûlée or red port wine. read more

Vin Rouge - French Near Me - Durham, North Carolina