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Rue Cler Restaurant


4.0 of 5 stars 36 ratings  |  Write a review
  • 401 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
  • (919) 682-8844

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4 of 5 stars
emmiunc   11 contributions
North Carolina
Jul 10, 2009

We went here for Sunday brunch. The place was packed and quite loud, but we had a reservation and didn't wait long at all. Our server was fairly rude, but everything else was great. Excellent beignets, coffees, and all of our meals were great. The atmosphere isn't as "French" as I had imagined, but it's still a nice place. more

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4 of 5 stars
bluedevilkiwi   20 contributions
Auckland, New Zealand
Jun 24, 2009

A great place that I really enjoy. It's a bit inconsistent but so what, it's a bistro. A boon to Durham and a fun lunch spot. Menu is generally very good without overeaching. Deserts +/-. more

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5 of 5 stars
voidsnfillers   1 contribution
Houston
Apr 30, 2009

I found this restaurant thru Trip Advisor and it was the best find of Durham for me! The service was exceptional, waitresses were very friendly and made you feel at ease, also the chef make customised dishes for you if you are vegeterian! The Garoupa fish I tried as well as the dessert crepe was yummy. Good ambience. Definitely an... more

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5 of 5 stars
limeyferg   19 contributions
Brit in NC
Apr 2, 2009

Have eaten there for lunch a few times. Boss had moules frites which he said were good. I've tried a few different crepe choices. The crepes were good but arrived a little cold at the table which was disconcerting. Bread is excellent. more

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4 of 5 stars
mysons27705   15 contributions
North carolina
Mar 26, 2009

Really good beignets and coffee, nice atmosphere What else can I say? Also free wireless. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Mar 17, 2009

Would be better if I liked French food more more

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2 of 5 stars
anonj   77 contributions
USA
Aug 17, 2008

We had a very disappointing experience at Rue Cler. My grouper was tasty ,however, the thin sliced potatoes that the fish rested upon were undercooked. Figs in gorganzola cream were good. Roast chicken way too salty (two people who ordered this item concurred). Steak Frite not good , also way too salty and not cooked as ordered-was rare-blue and had... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook  
Aug 6, 2008

We love the boxed red wine- it is so nice to drink with most anything on the menu. The atmosphere here is very nice, casual. The food is always nicely done. Tough call to say whether we like this better than Piedmont, but the moules frittes or steak frittes are the best. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jul 19, 2008

Nice brunch. more

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5 of 5 stars
like2run   3 contributions
North Carolina
Jul 5, 2008
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This is my favorite french place in the triangle. I love to go and try the prix fixe menu. Also the wine selections from (france) are some of the best wines you can drink in the area (for the money). The other great thing about Rue Cler is their bakery. The bread they serve is amazing. more

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Rue Cler Restaurant Address

401 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Tel: (919) 682-8844
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.