Kaffe Rouge

I came to Rouge for dinner after hearing they feature an all-Armenian wine list. Right off the bat, I found the wine list brief and hard to navigate. There wasn’t much detail about the grapes or wine (e.g. variety, body) and our server didn’t seem very familiar with the offerings. Some options were missing, some were off menu. I love what they’re going for, but it’d be helpful to see a wine menu with more detail and accuracy. The food was delicious with interesting, satisfying flavors and textures. I was a bit surprised that the menu covered everything from paella to KBBQ. I was hoping for a more focused Armenian concept to match the wine menu. My favorite dish was the muhammara, and I appreciated the waiter’s description and presentation. Service was friendly (and EXCELLENT when it came to accommodating dietary restrictions!) but painfully slow. We were seated for quite awhile in an otherwise-empty restaurant before our orders were taken. Glasses of wine took 10+ minutes to come out, even though we were one of only two tables at that point. The entree came out before we were served all of our appetizers. A glass of wine we never ordered came out. Portions and prices were pretty painful here. While the food was outstanding, the portions were minuscule and the prices were aspirational. For example, an octopus dish, featuring what was likely a portion of a single tentacle cut into ~8-10 tiny coins and plated with radish/fennel, cost $36. An after-dinner espresso would set you back $8. Again, the food is good, but the value proposition isn’t quite there. All in all, a beautiful space with big potential, but some pain points. I would not return.

My husband and I have been coming to Rouge for many years, but more recently after the remodel & big changes! We love the ambiance here & the food is amazing! The menu has so many delicious, diverse options. We particularly enjoy the bone marrow, eggplant dip, and the spicy vodka pasta. The menu is unlike any other restaurant menu we've experienced. Very unique & delicious! We also enjoy the versatile wine selections offered at Rouge. It pairs perfectly with the dishes. From the service to the food, this is the perfect place for a date night, night out with friends, or any special occasion! Definitely a must-try!

Beautiful place, excellent food and cozy ambiance. Felt like we were eating in Europe. The chef Dro prepared delicious appetizers and excellent lamb chops that melted in our mouths. The flavoring of dishes were surprising and memorable. The service was impeccable with Julie and Ishea being super attentive to our needs. We loved the place and will certainly return and bring our friends.

Grade C+ ( 79) Not enough to get to a B. The good first: First of all the servers were great, nothing to take away from that. The Beets by DRO was very unusual in texture but it worked for me, I liked it. The Spicy Vodka Lumache Pasta was surprisingly good, we liked it. The Pineapple express was again unusual with the things sliced pineapple slices used in the place of dough to house the cream inside, charred on top for a unique taste, I liked it. The Passionfruit Chocolate cake was ok, but it could have been so much better, guys put the hazelnut inside the cake and a bit more air and it would be amazing. The garden Gem salad was ok, nothing unusual there Now the bad: Passion fruit Margarita, if I go back (doubtful) I won't get it again, they fill it up with so many small ice cubes that there's hardly any drink in there! Come on guys you charge so much you should not use that trick, it's like a happy hour trick. The Shoes K Town BBQ was not very good, the meat was VERY tough even though it was med rare or rare. The prices are very high and I didn't like the fact that they put the tip on there and when they bring the machine to charge it is asking you to click an extra 5 or 8%, just too many tricks here and there. Not happy with this restaurant. Oh, one final note, for those that day the Atmosphere was great, what atmosphere? It was fairly average, just my take.

Super chill vibe, especially in the "lounge" area. Food was spectacular in both flavor and presentation. Get the scallops as an ap. Excellent service. Great cocktails. Definitely will be coming back as the menu is seasonal.