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Address:
1782 Fourth St
Berkeley, CA 94710

Neighborhood:
Berkeley

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Cuisine:
French

Price: $31 to $50

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Café Rouge Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.caferouge.net
Email: caferouge@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (510) 525-1440
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm; Tuesday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm Brunch: Sunday 11:00am - 2:30pm - Interim: Tuesday - Sunday 3:00pm - 5pm
Payment Options: MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: French, Californian
Executive Chef: Rick DeBeaord Jr.
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: The upstairs Mezzanine can be reserved for up to 30 people.
Private Party Contact: Natalia or Marsha (510) 525-1440
Special Events & Promotions: $1.00 oysters Tuesday - Thursday from 5:30pm to 9:30pm, Friday - Sunday 12:30pm - close

Getting there

Cross Street: Hearst St
Parking: Public Lot

A word from Café Rouge

Café Rouge offers the rustic fare of France, Spain, and Italy. American dishes are also featured. The restaurant's emphasis is on the preparation of fresh meats and charcuterie. The availability of the freshest fruits and vegetables influences the menu at Café Rouge which changes bi-weekly.

Café Rouge

3.9

194 $31 to $50 restaurant

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198 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

198 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(103)
neighborhood gem(92)
great for lunch(66)

great for outdoor dining(41)
vibrant bar scene(39)
special occasion(35)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (198)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Well, for the quintillionth

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Well, for the quintillionth time I will say, "YUMMY!" Luis served us expertly, our food was outstanding, drinks deep... can't ask for more than that! Go to Cafe Rouge, order up some french fries, something else that sounds good to you (especially if it's PORK!), and you'll be happy."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had steak frites, which I

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Had steak frites, which I have had here before. Wasn't quite as good as previous times (and had to send it back because it was undercooked. Still, we enjoy coming here."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We can always count on having

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Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We can always count on having a good dinner. It's a good place to take visitors."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Terrific experience - food

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Dined on 04/05/2012

2009

Dined on 04/05/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Terrific experience - food quality the best part, a bit loud, but wait person very accommodating, service a bit slow, but we were not in a rush"

Dined on 04/05/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Best hamburger in Berkeley

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2007

Dined on 04/04/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Best hamburger in Berkeley and there's a lot of competition. Outstanding bar!"

Dined on 04/04/2012

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

a local spot that is consistent and

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Dined on 04/04/2012

2008

Dined on 04/04/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"a regular jaunt for me. Consistenly good simple food."

Dined on 04/04/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

My pork chop was dry and over-cooke

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My pork chop was dry and over-cooked. The onion soup was bland and uninteresting. It came in a tureen that was difficult to drink from, too tall and narrow, so you couldn't bring up soup with your spoon. Good thing I didn't care. The wine list was interesting and the waiter was appropriately attentive while allowing us our privacy."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a lovely meal. I just

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Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a lovely meal. I just wish it were less noisy."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food & service.....but

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Dined on 03/26/2012

2007

Dined on 03/26/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great food & service.....but very noisy!"

Dined on 03/26/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Very tasty, french comfort food!

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Dined on 03/24/2012

2008

Dined on 03/24/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Very well prepared and fresh menu, although very meat-centric and limited. My trout was very good, cooked and pan-seared skin, and awash in butter. Simple but tasty spinach and mash potatoes accompanied it. My wife's chicken was very good as well and quite a generous portion for a reasonable price. The service was very good as well, the waitress knew just when to check up on us and didn't hover. The desserts were very good but not quite as good a value as the entrees."