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Café Routier, Westbrook, CT

Café Routier

4.8 (2196)
$31 to $50
American
1353 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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

What 2,196 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Routier delights with "superb food," "wonderful service," and a "lovely atmosphere." Consistently praised for its "varied and creative" menu, it's celebrated for special occasions. Guests rave about the "excellent wait staff" and "immense wine list." While mostly perfect, a few noted limited gluten-free options. Overall, a "gem" in Westbrook.
2,196 Reviews
  1. Rance

    Greater Boston80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been visiting Cafe Routier for years and its always a wonderful experience. The food is superb, the ambiance lovely and the service outstanding. We went last night for my mothers 90th birthday and had another memorable meal with them and as always they did a splendid job making sure everything was perfect. I can say without reservation that the cafe is a gem here on the shoreline and as locals, we go there often. Anyone looking for superb food, wonderful service and a most memorable meal should consider visiting, locals and tourists alike when in Westbrook.

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  2. Steven

    Connecticut15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were great. Wide variety menu and everyone enjoyed their food. Service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and helpful

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  3. Craig VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience and level of service was great. Felt like a big family there. Unfortunate lamb and rib eye under cooked per our request. Rib eye was tasty with seasoning and Cesar salad was refreshing.

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  4. Mary VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant has never disappointed in all the years we've been going to it. They changed their menu frequently and never disappoint.

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  5. Patricia VIP

    Connecticut31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten here many times. This past weekend we had one of their specials which was black grouper. It was absolutely fabulous. The meals are always innovative and well prepared. The service is spot on. Drinks are generous. You won't be disappointed.

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  6. kevin

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place can be counted on to deliver a consistently good meal, and their wine list is immense. We went for our wedding anniversary and we both enjoyed our celebratory dinner very much. The service was great. Our server, Sally, was very sweet and attentive to our needs. You can't go wrong at Cafe Routier.

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  7. David VIP

    Greater Boston32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have never been disappointed in the food or the service. We had rib eye and cauliflower steak. Quite different but both were excellent.

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  8. Jenette VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With its welcoming staff, well-placed tables, and excellent food, Cafe Routier is always a pleasure.

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  9. Alice

    Southwest Florida50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent space design. Tables are well positioned for privacy. Remarkable. Very good food and service.

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  10. Mike VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Andrew and Tom are two of the best servers we’ve ever had very knowledgeable and friendly making you feel right at home every time We have been coming here for a few years now and the service is amazing. The food is exceptional. There is a seasonal menu that always keeps it Refreshing and exciting to see what’s next.

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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 2196 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 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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