Vin Rouge - Durham

This is one of the best restaurants in Durham, and is my favorite restaurant in Durham. I have yet to be disappointed by a menu item, and I’ve almost tried them all. The olive tapenade with bread is a fabulous starter, as is the chicken liver pâté, French onion soup, and mussels (any way you order them). In addition, their raw bar/oyster selection make for the perfect pre-appetizer snack, especially when paired with a cocktail. Don’t expect an extensive cocktail list here, by the way, but their riffs on old time classics pair excellently with their menu, and they have something for everyone. Where they really shine on the drink front is their extensive French wine selection. As for entrées, you can’t go wrong, and I’m frequently torn on my decision when I go. My best advice is if they have a special that sounds appetizing, go for that. Their specials are truly a unique item, as I haven’t seen the same one twice in the 7-8 times I’ve gone this past year. As for ambiance and service, I’ve never been disappointed. The rustic open menu concept along with the hustle and bustle of the staff make the place feel warm, vibrant, and alive. I wholly recommend Vin Rouge, regardless of the occasion. (Traducido por Google) Este es uno de los mejores restaurantes de Durham y es mi restaurante favorito en Durham. Todavía no me decepcionó un elemento del menú, y casi los he probado todos. La tapenade de aceitunas con pan es un entrante fabuloso, al igual que el paté de hígado de pollo, la sopa de cebolla francesa y los mejillones (de cualquier forma que los pida). Además, su selección de ostras/barras crudas es el refrigerio perfecto para antes del aperitivo, especialmente cuando se combina con un cóctel. Por cierto, no esperes una extensa lista de cócteles aquí, pero sus riffs de clásicos de antaño combinan excelentemente con su menú, y tienen algo para todos. Donde realmente brillan en el frente de las bebidas es en su extensa selección de vinos franceses. En cuanto a los platos principales, no te puedes equivocar, y con frecuencia estoy indeciso sobre mi decisión cuando voy. Mi mejor consejo es que si tienen un especial que suene apetitoso, hazlo. Sus especiales son realmente un artículo único, ya que no he visto el mismo dos veces en las 7 u 8 veces que he ido el año pasado. En cuanto al ambiente y el servicio, nunca me ha decepcionado. El concepto rústico de menú abierto junto con el ajetreo y el bullicio del personal hacen que el lugar se sienta cálido, vibrante y vivo. Recomiendo totalmente Vin Rouge, independientemente de la ocasión.

I was really pleased I finally chose to have dinner at Vin Rogue. Our server, Jason, was fantastic and gave us some excellent recommendations. We ordered appetizers, main courses, and dessert. The escargot and sweetbreads were both bursting with flavor, making for a wonderful start to the meal. For our main courses, we had the chicken with tarragon and Dijon sauce, and the fish of the day, which was seared scallops Provençal. Both dishes were fresh and incredibly flavorful. The chicken was juicy, and the scallops were cooked perfectly—not tough like in some other places. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience, and we were thrilled to cap it off with some delicious chocolate mousse. I’m already looking forward to my next meal here!

This place is a dream and the food is delicious, especially the steak, which was outstanding!

We had a fantastic meal to bid farewell to our dear friends from France. The service was impeccable, and the food was exceptional! I highly recommend it!

Excellent service and food. We tried the daily special seared scallops which were frankly the best I've had. The escargot were pleasant but I wish they were saltier. Mussels buttery and delicious. Trout Amandine tender and great, hanger steak cooked as specified and was a joy to eat. The pork chop was fairly good. Definitely a great place to go for a semi-splurge meal. (Traducido por Google) Excelente servicio y comida. Probamos las vieiras chamuscadas especiales del día que eran francamente las mejores que he probado. Los caracoles eran agradables, pero desearía que fueran más salados. Mejillones mantecosos y deliciosos. Trucha Amandine tierna y excelente, bistec para perchas cocinado según lo especificado y fue un placer comer. La chuleta de cerdo estaba bastante buena. Definitivamente un gran lugar para una comida semi-derroche.