Claire's at the Depot

4.8

3615 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

In a casual yet elegant atmosphere, set in a recently remodelled century old historic train station, Claire's passion is great food and outstanding service. Offering contemporary American cuisine - local, seasonally focused - with a Southern flaire. The renovation honors the historic character of the Warrenton Train Depot, resulting in a warm, comfortable environment for casual meetings with friends, or special occasions and intimate family meals. The warm, elegant Garden Room provides seating for intimate meals, while the Tavern Room features a more casual dining experience in luxurious surroundings. A rotating selection of craft beers is available on tap, and the wine service is regularly expanded. Outdoor dining is available in season, and private events can be hosted in one of several areas in the restaurant. Awarded "Best of Warrenton" every year since 2006.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(540) 351-1616
Website
http://www.clairesrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Claire Lamborne

Location
65 S. 3rd Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
Area
Warrenton
Cross Street
Lee Street
Parking details
Public parking on Lee street, 3 minutes walking distance
Entertainment
For Special Events.
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Organic Baby GreensUS$7.00
Maytag blue cheese, dates, spicy pecans, maple balsamic dressing
Southwestern CaesarUS$8.00
romaine hearts, roasted corn, spicy chili croutons and shaved parmesan cheese, caesar dressing
Beet & Goat CheeseUS$8.00
organic baby greens, goat cheese croutons, yellow and red beets, candied walnuts, dried cherries, poppyseed dressing. Add to any salad

Entrée Salads

Honey Ginger Glazed SalmonUS$15.00
grilled filet, organic baby greens, saffron pearl couscous, tropical salsa, balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Shrimp SaladUS$15.00
marinated grilled shrimp, romaine and spinach, cucumbers, kalamata olives, tomatoes, red onions, artichoke hearts, feta, creamy herb dressing
Chicken Cobb SaladUS$14.00
organic baby greens, romaine, hard cooked eggs, tomatoes, avocado, Edwards' peppered bacon, Maytag blue cheese, creamy herb dressing

Sandwiches

Grilled Angus BurgerUS$10.00
certified Black Angus, cheddar, Edwards' peppered bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion roll, French fries & coleslaw
Emma's Crab CakeUS$14.00
Chesapeake lump crab, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, rustic roll, French fries & coleslaw
Depot Roast Beef DipUS$10.00
thinly sliced beef, melted swiss, horseradish mayonnaise, au jus, baguette, French fries & coleslaw
Monte CristoUS$12.00
smoked turkey, country ham, Swiss, honey mustard, batter dipped raisin bread, maple syrup, french fries & coleslaw
Virginia Fall ChickenUS$12.00
grilled breast, bacon jam, mayonnaise, granny smith apples, arugula, cheddar cheese, brioche roll, french fries & coleslaw

Lunch Entrées

Anna's Fabulous QuicheUS$13.00
four cheese blend, mixed green salad, maple balsamic vinaigrette
Filet and FritesUS$18.00
grilled 5 oz. filet mignon, house steak sauce, truffled shoestring potatoes, day vegetable
Shrimp and Gouda GritsUS$16.00
sautéed jumbo shrimp, stone ground grits, andouille & crab cream sauce
Claire's Chicken CurryUS$14.00
basmati rice, cucumber raita, coconut, chutney, peanuts & golden raisins
Butternut Squash RisottoUS$13.00
saffron infused, melted goat cheese and parmesan, marjoram, oregano, sautéed swiss chard, spice, pumpkin seeds
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What 3,615 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Washington, D.C. Area
Best Ambience
Washington, D.C. Area
Contemporary American
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Best Ambience
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Best Value
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Claire's at the Depot in Warrenton is a beloved dining spot known for its "top-notch" service and "amazing" food. The historic setting adds charm to this culinary gem, making it perfect for special occasions or a casual meal. Standout dishes include the Jack Daniels shrimp and crab, she crab soup, and crème brûlée.

3,615 Reviews

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Jill
Washington DC
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant! Wonderful food and service. This restaurant is a neighborhood gem and continues to provide a great dining experience.
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Rich
Orlando
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You start with the ambience of entering a renovated 1852 train station in old town Warrenton. In the summer they have a large patio for outdoor dinning. The food was outstanding today, as usual. We started with their famous She-Crab Soup and the Yellowfin Ahi Tuna Wontons that will never disappoint anyone. It was lunch, so we all had the Angus Burger seasoned and cooked to a perfect medium with white cheddar and applewood bacon. I added their bacon jam. Then for desert we had the Creme Brulee and Apple Crisp that were a perfect ending. Our waitress Brenda V. was outstanding with a great attitude. We could not have asked for a better brithday lunch for my wife.
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Christine
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal, I had the cornmeal fried oysters for an appetizer, while my husband had the crab soup. For the entree, we both had the special, which was flounder and lump crab with Hollandaise. And for dessert, I had the Adieu Ice wine and Crème Brûlée, and my husband had the Apple Crisp. Everything we had was superb! Service was very good, too. We will definitely be coming back next time we’re in the area!
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diana
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best place in town, best Bread pudding in the world.
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Lisa
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a charming converted railroad depot restaurant with amazing quiche and interesting food. We had country ham and cheese quiche, which was fluffy and delicious with a flaky crust, Jack Daniels shrimp which were perfectly cooked, and their hamburger, which was a little overdone for us.
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Frank
Richmond
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This an outstanding restaurant with great food & service!!!
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WALTER
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was excellent. We were disappointed at the over cooked bread pudding dessert, and the special Ribeye was not as good as a week ago. These did not seem as up to normal Claire’s quality.
Claire's at the DepotResponded 7 days ago
We are so sorry to hear about your food experience. We do appreciate the feedback and are pleased you will be returning. If you send us a private e-mail or give us a call, we would love to offer a gift card towards your next visit.
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Sue
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience is very nice and service was great. The food was good and presentation was attractive. It was not a 3 Michelin Star restaurant but was very nice.
Claire's at the DepotResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much
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Robert
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was exceptional. I had crab and shrimp and my wife had a butternut squash dish. Amazing. Brenda V. was our server and made our birthday luncheon special. Even had a birthday candle on our bread pudding dessert. Perfect! Thank you!
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Lucy
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We love Claire at the depot, but would’ve preferred to not have the table right by the bar. It takes away from the ambiance
Claire's at the DepotResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for that, if you make note of that on your next visit we will do our best to accommodate a better table.
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FAQs

Claire's at the Depot offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (540) 351-1616.

Claire's at the Depot is rated 4.8 stars by 3615 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

65 S. 3rd Street, Warrenton, VA 20186

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Lee Street
Area
Warrenton
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public parking on Lee street, 3 minutes walking distance
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Claire Lamborne
Entertainment
For Special Events.
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.clairesrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(540) 351-1616

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Claire's at the Depot

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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OpenTable’s Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in America for 2024

Emma's Crab Cake

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Chicken Cobb Salad

Soups

Claire's Famous She Crab Soup

Soup of the Day

Appetizers

Cornmeal Crusted Chesapeake OystersUS$12.00

Yellowfin Ahi Tuna WontonsUS$10.00

Salads

Organic Baby GreensUS$7.00

Southwestern CaesarUS$8.00

Beet & Goat CheeseUS$8.00

Entrée Salads

Honey Ginger Glazed SalmonUS$15.00

Greek Shrimp SaladUS$15.00

Chicken Cobb SaladUS$14.00

Sandwiches

Grilled Angus BurgerUS$10.00

Emma's Crab CakeUS$14.00

Depot Roast Beef DipUS$10.00

Monte CristoUS$12.00

Virginia Fall ChickenUS$12.00

Lunch Entrées

Anna's Fabulous QuicheUS$13.00

Filet and FritesUS$18.00

Shrimp and Gouda GritsUS$16.00

Claire's Chicken CurryUS$14.00

Butternut Squash RisottoUS$13.00

Fresh Catch of the Day

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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