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Café Routier, Westbrook, CT

Café Routier

4.8 (2207)
$31 to $50
American
1353 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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

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What 2,207 people are saying

Café Routier reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Routier consistently delights with its "superb food," "wonderful service," and "lovely atmosphere," making it a gem on the shoreline. The "extensive wine list" and "varied, creative menu" offer something for everyone. With exceptional staff and a cozy ambiance, it's perfect for special occasions or a memorable meal.
2,207 Reviews
  1. Iris

    Connecticut43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The lobster bisque and gazpacho were delicious starters; the grilled trout was wonderful but it was served over too much sauce, too many scalloped potatoes and onions and would have been nicer if served with some greens; the creme brulee was excellent and the sorbet a nice palate cleanser at the end of the meal. Tables for 2 were tight even when 4-tops were available and other twosomes were seated at them. Our waitress and her service made up for it but the restaurant could have been more accommodating.

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  2. Shehzad VIP

    New York City58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service. Attractive dining room. Excellent restaurant.

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  3. Michael

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Routier consistently delivers excellent food with a variety of choices and daily specials. Atmosphere and wait staff provide a fantastic overall experience to give this restaurant 5 stars.

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  4. James

    Tampa / Central Florida West21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Varied menu, difficult to make a choice. The halibut was excellent and so were the oysters. Service was the best I’ve had in a long time.

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  5. Hayden

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice dinner, Hanger steak was delicious and the Tuna was cooked perfectly.

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  6. Dawn

    New York City35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting menu. Very tasty food and excellent service. The wine list is extensive.

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  7. Mary

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having been here several times we are never disappointed. The service is always excellent and the menu selection is unique with so many options.

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  8. Lyse

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have eaten at some fine restaurants in NY and in Europe Our experience at cafe Routier was on par if not better than these. Bravo.

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  9. Cynthia

    Washington, D.C. Area22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Routier never fails to disappoint. An all round excellent dinner. It was a little expensive, but heck, everything has gone up. Service was great, food terrific. We always enjoy it.

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  10. Elena

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, cocktails and wine list is top notch, wonderful atmosphere and fantastic staff

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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 2207 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Connecticut
  4. Middlesex
  5. Westbrook

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Café Routier

1353 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    $31 to $50
  • 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
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