Vin Rouge

Name: Vin Rouge
Address: 2010 Hillsborough Rd., Durham, NC, United States, 27705
Telephone: (919) 416-0406
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

4230 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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Vin rouge is a French Bistro. We focus on classic preparations served in a true bistro atmosphere. We have beautiful patio and garden areas for those who prefer to dine outside. Please indicate your preference for dining inside or out. We look forward to cooking for you soon!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 416-0406
Website
http://www.vinrougerestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Steven McRae
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator : (919) 416-0406

Location
2010 Hillsborough Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Neighborhood
Durham
Cross street
9th St.
Parking details
They have a small private lot with plenty of street parking nearby.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Popular dishes

Oysters on the Half Shell
- Market Price
Assiette d'Olives$3.95
Soupe à L'Oignon Gratinée$9.95
Caramelized onion, beef stock, crouton, gruyere
Shrimp Provençal$10.95
Garlic butter, lemon, tomato
Escargots$9.95
Pastis, basil, garlic, butter
Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Tart$11.95
Petite salade
Chicken Liver Pâté$9.95
Onion marmalade, cornichons

Salades

Mixed Greens$10.95
Apple, walnuts, lardons, bleu cheese, Dijon vinaigrette
Beets$10.95
Walnuts, haricots verts, chèvre, mixed greens, citrus vinaigrette
Frisée aux Lardons$10.95
Frisée, potato, lardons, fried egg, Dijon vinaigrette
Salade Niçoise$17.95
Rare yellowfin tuna, haricots verts, hard-boiled egg, tomato, olives, potato, mixed greens, Dijon vinaigrette (anchovies upon request)
Duck Confit$15.95
Frisée, bleu cheese, grapes, walnuts, Dijon vinaigrette

Fromage

Selection of French & local cheeses, served with accompaniments

3 Cheeses$14.95
5 Cheeses$19.95

Moules Frites

White wine, cream, shallot, garlic, lemon, butter, pommes frites

Classic$18.95
Dijon$18.95
Curry$18.95

Plats Principaux

Poisson du Jour
- Market Price
Bouillabaise Rouille$25.95
Mussels, shrimp, white fish, garlic, saffron
Trout Amandine$27.95
Brown-butter-almond sauce, haricots verts, pommes purées
Poulet Rôti$27.95
Roasted half-chicken, pommes lyonnaise, creamed spinach, tarragon sauce
Sautéed Salmon$26.95
Dijon mustard crust, bacon-braised lentils
Sautéed Calves Liver$25.95
Caramelized onions, bacon, pommes purées
Côtes de Porc$28.95
Haricots verts, pommes purées, brandy cream sauce
Gratin de Macaroni$15.95
Bacon, gruyère
New York Strip$35.95
Mâitre d'hôtel butter, pommes frites

What 4,230 people are saying

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
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Romantic
Durham
Best Overall
Durham
Best Ambiance
Durham
Great for brunch
Durham
Great for fine wines
Durham
Romantic
Durham
Good for special occasions
Durham
Most Booked

4,230 Reviews

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DocFletch
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everyone was very friendly, and our server was very knowledgeable about the wines and menu. The meal was pricey but very tasty, like many other great French restaurants I’ve been to over the years. I highly recommend it.
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Nance
Raleigh
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great place to celebrate an anniversary- almost everyone extends their wishes! The food was a little disappointing in that the portion was twice what was needed for the NY steak and would have been improved with half the fries and some haricot verts instead. Nice salad and olive tapanade, excellent wine. Service impeccable, nice atmosphere. Today people are looking for lighter meals, even with a steak.
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DonS
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We used to go every month, have not gone in 5-6 years due to travel, wonderful to know the food and service is still outstanding..
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Brady
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cannot beat the brunch at Vin Rouge! Made Sunday a super fun day.
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CarrieR
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Jonathan, was wonderful and the food was amazing. Really cool vibe and atmosphere.
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SarahW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had Bordeaux, halibut, trout, and a filet mignon-style beef dish, and three desserts. All were phenomenal, as were the service and ambience. Was quiet around 6pm and got a little louder later, but never noisy—we could hear each other well the whole time. Dinner was pricier but not the most expensive I’ve seen and worth every last penny. I also brunched there a few months ago and that was much less expensive and still delicious. Also *seems* like they treat the staff well. Everyone working there was just lovely. They’ve been open for 21 years and I can see why. Can’t recommend them enough!
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ElizabethD
Raleigh
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've loved Vin Rouge for years. It is a charming space, the servers are attentive, and the food is consistently excellent.
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DoreenS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
My friend and simply love the mussels at vin rouge but they really were not outstanding, in fact only okay. At least 10 didn’t open and a good half dozen or more were open but pretty sketchy. Very unusual experience at vin rouge and very disappointing. We also ordered a lemon tart to share but it was burnt. I think we will be giving vin rouge a time out as our regular goto for a little while.
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MonicaM
Raleigh
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been coming here for years and the quality of the food has never dropped. We even commented that we’ve never had a bad dish here. The duck on special was incredible and of course the steak frites with blue cheese butter was so delicious and cooked perfectly. Our waitress Kate was very knowledgeable about the menu and the wine list. Will continue coming back as this is our favorite restaurant in Durham!
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EdwardB
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect! Food, service, everything. Highly recommend this restaurant!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The beet salad was perfect and the ambiance on the patio makes you feel like you’re in a rainforest. It’s perfect!
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Alex
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went here after a play at DPAC and it was everything I was hoping for in a French meal, my daughter and son finally got to try escargot, which they loved, and the service and food were both impeccable, we will definitetly be back!
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TomL
Greensboro
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Oysters were superb. All dishes were presented nicely and were perfectly prepared. Our server was extraordinary. Can become noisy when crowded
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EB1234
Raleigh
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was superb: food, wine, service, atmosphere. Best French food anywhere near Triangle.
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vallygirl
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We live in Charleston, sc. it is a virtual Mecca to food presently! Our dinner at Vin Rouge was outstanding. The service was super 5 star, the food and presentation was 5+++++. We have eaten all over the world, and I can say this was a wonderful dining experience and we hope to return. One note- we talked while there that employees seemed , dare we say, HAPPY? Whatever vibe y’all are cookin’ up over there, keep it up!
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LJSlowFood
Raleigh
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a lovely evening celebrating my friend's bday. Excellent service, delicious food, and a nice end-of-summer feel on the patio. Thank you, Vin Rouge!
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josettec
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always such great food and great service! We definitely will go back.
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TonyB
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Vin Rouge is a consistent experience. Wonderfully prepared food and conscientious staff. Dining gem in Durham.
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Sophie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food, awesome staff — a true French bistro experience! We were treated so well!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice experience and great ambience. Best French place in Durham
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Mick
Raleigh
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you want an exceptional meal with out-of-this-world service, this is your spot. The staff is super sophisticated without being pretentious. I would eat here every day if I could.
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Mick
Raleigh
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Jonathan is a fantastic service. The food is always perfect. Thanks also to Kevin for the warm greeting.
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MichaelL
Baltimore
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Vin Rouge is the place to go for a genuine French bistro experience!
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johnJ
Washington DC
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
I love Vin rouge. It's a gem of a restaurant. I cannot recommend it enough.
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BarbaraM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This dining experience was everything I hoped for: atmosphere, menu, food, service. We were given all the time we wanted during our meal with desert; admittedly it was an early dinner hour and the restaurant was not busy yet. I was delighted with the whole evening. Thanks, Vin Rouge! Will definitely return for another special occasion.
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MaxR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite restaurants for many many years. Very expensive but worth it for the whole experience. Food is delicious drinks are amazing ambiance literally feels like you've stepped out of Durham and into bistro in France somewhere accepted of course people are speaking English instead of French. My wife and I have gone here for anniversary probably for the last 14 years. And whenever we feel like it during the year. Steak frites, my favorite. Also some of the best chocolate mousse you'll ever have.
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Mike
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
From the moment we booked the whole experience was first class. Our waitress was attentive without being overpowering. Food was excellent and the overall price most acceptable.
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Jefe
Raleigh
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just went to Vin Rouge for brunch and it was great. Have the Croques, they are great!
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Satisfied
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food, attentive service, and quaint ambiance. First food delivered was an incorrect order, but it was swiftly rectified with no fanfare. My wife and I left 100% satisfied. We are not regulars, but have eaten at Vin Rouge numerous times over many years. It is consistently good. Always good, but just misses being near-great.
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Monique
Raleigh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Love the ambiance and our waiter. Food was very good except one dish. It was not the right texture or flavor for us and they were kind enough to remove it from our bill. Would definitely go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic neighborhood spot that feels like worlds away. Always excellent service and consistent menu.
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JenniferD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vin Rouge was a great date restaurant. Cozy and intimate, not too loud. The wait staff was highly attentive and knowledgeable. The food was outstanding, well seasoned, our meals came out quickly, would highly recommend to anyone looking for upscale dining.
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Mclendonsc
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience2
The meal and the service were exquisite. It would have been 5 stars but it was so hot in the restaurant it was almost not enjoyable.
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Carlislefoodie
Greater Boston
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent french bistro- any time. I have had a wonderful experience parents weekend at Duke and off weekends. The almondine trout and bread pudding is excellent! The service shout out to Garrett was terrific! Andrew took over the restaurant and was a welcoming host ! Will be back!
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Difficult2Pleaz
Raleigh
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Close to our 10th visit and one of the best. The steak was cooked to perfection with a wonderful flavored butter. The Mac n Cheese boasts a very flavorful cheese. We always order the beet salad which is topped with a yummy goat cheese. Loved the tapenade they served with crusty bread. A delightful way to celebrate our 45th anniversary.
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Sayla
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food and service were fantastic. It is a lovely experience and we have been back many times. We look forward to going again.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Delicious food, great service, wonderful place for a special occasion.
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EdwardL
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We've dined at Vin Rouge many times in the last 20 years. The food is always fresh and well-prepared. We can usually get a quiet table to relax and enjoy the cuisine.
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ThomasS
Western NC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent in the every way. Our server amazing. He could pour wine from a carafe into the glass from a front away and not spill a drop.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely quaint local spot with excellent staff and careful consistency to its well known menu. Always a great choice for a tasty meal either alone or with friends.
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FAQs

Vin Rouge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 416-0406.

Vin Rouge is rated 4.8 stars by 4230 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2010 Hillsborough Rd., Durham, NC 27705

Additional information

Cross street
9th St.
Neighborhood
Durham
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
They have a small private lot with plenty of street parking nearby.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Steven McRae
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.vinrougerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(919) 416-0406
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator : (919) 416-0406

Vin Rouge

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Steak Tartare

Onion Tart

French Onion Soup Gratinée

Amuse-Gueles

Oysters on the Half Shell

Assiette d'Olives$3.95

Soupe à L'Oignon Gratinée$9.95

Shrimp Provençal$10.95

Escargots$9.95

Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Tart$11.95

Chicken Liver Pâté$9.95

Salades

Mixed Greens$10.95

Beets$10.95

Frisée aux Lardons$10.95

Salade Niçoise$17.95

Duck Confit$15.95

Fromage

3 Cheeses$14.95

5 Cheeses$19.95

Moules Frites

Classic$18.95

Dijon$18.95

Curry$18.95

Plats Principaux

Poisson du Jour

Bouillabaise Rouille$25.95

Trout Amandine$27.95

Poulet Rôti$27.95

Sautéed Salmon$26.95

Sautéed Calves Liver$25.95

Côtes de Porc$28.95

Gratin de Macaroni$15.95

New York Strip$35.95

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