Rue Cler

Category: French restaurant in Durham, North Carolina

Address: 401 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701, USA

Phone: +19196828844

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 5–9PM

Wednesday: 5–9PM

Thursday: 5–9PM

Friday: 5–9PM

Saturday: 5–9PM

Reviews

Bhumi Patel

Jul 24, 2022

We finally made it back to this little gem after 6 years and their dinner was amazing! We got escargot, foie Gras, snapper, salmon and peach clafoutis. I cannot name a single item that was mediocre. Everything was exceptional including Tony, our waiter. He did not hesitate to offer suggestions or tweak our order. Having been to vin rouge, I can confidently say I prefer rue cler. Just wish they had a outdoor seating situation.

S Tam

Jun 12, 2022

This is a hidden gem. It's a small restaurant with a few tables but don't let that fool you. The food is outstanding. Foie Gras was better than I've had in France. Cocktails were delicious. NY Strip was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Escargot was in a mushroom butter that we couldn't stop dipping our baguette into! Creme brulee was fluffy like a cloud and unbelievably tasty!

Deborah Schwartz-Kates

Apr 19, 2022

Had a wonderful dinner with my husband and friends. The coq au vin was delicious — one of the best versions of the dish I have ever had. The service was spot-on. Our waiter was knowledgeable about the menu and made excellent recommendations about wines to accompany our meal. As I was about to post this review, I noticed some negative comments, and I have no idea what they could possibly be about. We had a fabulous evening, and this restaurant is one we plan to visit again and again.

B

Feb 5, 2022

Very sub-par experience. We had a reservation and there was only one other couple dining when we arrive yet they tried to seat us directly next to that couple instead of at any of the other tables. For a place that requires checking your covid vaccine cards, why wouldn’t you also social distance as much as possible? The service seemed like they were lost in the clouds and not very attentive at all despite there only being two tables dining in the restaurant. The bread for the table was terrible, it didn’t have a good flavor and was very hard textured making it difficult to eat. You’d think a french place would have a handle on how to make a good bread. The steak frites was kind of tough and didn’t have the most flavor, it was just okay. The salmon dish was not good flavor at all. The salmon was cooked well but the greens and potatoes were not and had a gross flavor. The best thing we had was the short rib gnocchi.

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Questions & Answers

What should I wear for dinner? Jeans and sandals or more formal?

Heather Bae | Apr 24, 2019
Jim White | Apr 25, 2019

One nice thing, you can go either way! Enjoy!

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Hello, will you be open on Monday Dec 23?

Carolyn Carney | Apr 23, 2020
Frankie Bulleri | Apr 24, 2020

Yes they will be open

Does Rue Cler have parking?

Claire Quesnel | Apr 24, 2019
Yannik Torres Kellinghusen | Apr 25, 2019

There is a parking deck across the street but no specific parking assigned to the restaurant.

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I'm guessing the Valentine's Day dinner plan ($55) is for one person?

李派晨 | Apr 24, 2018
rollo rolf | Apr 25, 2018

Yes, I would imagine that's for one.

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