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Café Routier, Westbrook, CT

Café Routier

4.8
4.8
2156 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Please go to www.caferoutier.com for all current menus and important postings!
"Constantly evolving, Seasonally driven and Globally inspired menus"

Cafe Routier, Bistro and Lounge, serving a three paneled menu format; Regional (a different region of the world every 8 weeks), Seasonal (locally sourced seasonal ingredients) and a specialty menu of classic Bistro fare. A 40 seat lounge serving 'small plates' and tapas adjoins the bar area. Ethos is important to us.

Reservations made online are for our dining room only. Our lounge does not require reservations and works on a first come/first serve approach, so please do not make a reservation if your intent is to sit in the lounge!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, French, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 399-8700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Parties from 50 to 120 people on site with menus designed to meet every and all respective needs.
  • Neighbourhood
    Westbrook
  • Parking details
    A well lighted parking lot offers 65 spaces.
  • Entertainment
    A diverse global approach to background music, programmed every night to meet the 'tempo' of the respective evening. Downtempo, lounge, acid jazz, bossanova, french fusion, easy house, classic jazz, etc . . . every night you can expect a unique tour to match our mood.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    American

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambience

  • Middlesex

    Best Value

  • Middlesex

    Innovative

  • Middlesex

    Good for groups

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Routier delights with its flavorful and diverse menu, offering both seasonal and classic dishes. Guests rave about the "superb service" and "outstanding food," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. While some dishes may vary in quality, the overall dining experience remains "never disappointing" and consistently excellent.

2,156 Reviews
  1. Suzanne Zitser

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food - unbelievable service- took someone for his first time and he’s so impressed!

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  2. Mary

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Café Routier continues to be a special place for us to have dinner. Everything was delicious! Every dessert is delicious as well!

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  3. Jeffrey

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cafe Routier is our go to place at lest twice a year for a specific reason... the food is always innovative, delicious, service is very good and the staff are accommodating and lovely. HIGHLY recommend...and if you can get Dan as your waiter you will be a very happy diner!!

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  4. Lucille

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had friends up from NY! They were so impressed and delighted with the entire experience! The food was amazing! Our server was outstanding!! The appetizer special was a glazed pork belly over a home made slaw. Fabulous! My husband had the oxtails. Wonderful. The Trout was terrific as always. Our friends can’t wait to come back to visit and have dinner at Cafe Routier again. We love it here!

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  5. Fred

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service and the food was delicious! The hosts were friendly and efficient.

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  6. John

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A go to spot. Dine in A very nice dining room or bar area. Varied menu with the usual and unusual to choose from. Full pour bar drinks and great service. Never disappointing.

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  7. Linda

    VIP

    New York City

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic dinner with five friends on Saturday night. Everything we ordered was great, including the artichoke appetizer, brussel sprout appetizer, french fries (!), the duck a l'orange, mahi mahi tacos and the tuna sashimi bites. We each had a drink and the price was still unusually reasonable. Our server, Samantha, was friendly and efficient. We'll certainly be back!

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  8. Susan

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time at Cafe Routier for dinner with longtime friend and I couldn’t have picked a better restaurant for us to catch up and get together. My first reaction walking into the restaurant was “Wow! How could I have not been here before?” The action was great at 6:00pm and the restaurant was just perfect. Our server Andrew was fantastic! His professional and outstanding service was nothing compared to his stellar personality and charisma. We split the seafood risotto appetizer that I could have had for an entree cooked to perfection and the pan seared scallops served over oven roasted sweet potatoes heavenly! Andrew chose a wonderful wine and the Manager Kevin stopped by the table to say “Hello” and chatted with us to ensure we were satisfied with everything. I am a restaurant critic and my standards quite high. I traveled from Canterbury about an hour away and the trip was well worth it. Cafe Routier is Absolutely a Homerun and I would Highly recommend it for dinner if you’re visiting the Westbrook area. Can’t WAIT to go back! -Sue Pecoraro

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  9. Jake

    Kansas City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’t look anywhere else - from food to drinks to service, it is all top notch.

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  10. Bill

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, great service. New autumn menu has some real winners!

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FAQs

Café Routier offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 399-8700.

Café Routier is rated 4.8 stars by 2156 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Café Routier

1353 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Westbrook
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, French, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A well lighted parking lot offers 65 spaces.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    A diverse global approach to background music, programmed every night to meet the 'tempo' of the respective evening. Downtempo, lounge, acid jazz, bossanova, french fusion, easy house, classic jazz, etc . . . every night you can expect a unique tour to match our mood.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (860) 399-8700
  • Private party facilities
    Parties from 50 to 120 people on site with menus designed to meet every and all respective needs.
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