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Café Routier, Westbrook, CT

Café Routier

4.7
4.7
2174 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A well lighted parking lot offers 65 spaces.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 2,174 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Innovative

  • Middlesex

    Healthy

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Routier consistently delivers a "wonderful dining experience," offering "fantastic food" and "superb service." The menu is both "creative" and "dynamic," featuring favorites like short rib ragu and duck breast. The ambiance is inviting, and the staff, including standout waiters like Dan and Andrew, ensure a memorable visit.

2,174 Reviews
  1. Leslye

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu provides many choices in terms of food. All of our dishes were delicious. Service was excellent.

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  2. John

    VIP

    New York City

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fine meal in an excellent restaurant with superb service. Thank you.

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  3. Suzanne Zitser

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievable/ a go to - as we go to constantly. Everything about this place is perfect.

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  4. Robin

    Connecticut

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Our waiter was terrific. All the food was tasty. Would go back again.

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  5. Bobbie

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food very good…except had to return one meal as not cooked the way asked. Service very good. When made reservations on line, was asked if dinner was for a special occasion and I said birthday. Thought perhaps that meant a dessert or something but was asked for no reason. Prices high but portions were good.

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  6. Megan

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always!! Consistent and never disappoints!

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  7. Meghan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it. I ordered the broccoli rabe and white bean dish as a starter but it was enough to be a meal. Delicious.

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  8. Kelvin

    VIP

    New York City

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Routier is a gem. Fantastic food and great ambiance.

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  9. John

    VIP

    New York City

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A local gem, great menu selections, excellent food and drink and superior service. Well done!!

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  10. Karen

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful spot to celebrate a special occasion. Food presentation was very nice & everything we ordered was delicious. Service was excellent. Would definitely return.

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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 4.7 stars by 2174 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Café Routier

1353 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A well lighted parking lot offers 65 spaces.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
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