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Claire's at the Depot

65 South Third Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
540-351-1616
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Ranked #1 of 39 restaurants in Warrenton
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Lee Street
Description: In a casual yet elegant atmosphere, set in a recently remodelled century old historic train station, Claire's passion is great food and outstanding service. Offering contemporary American cuisine - local, seasonally focused - with a Southern flaire. The renovation honors the historic character of the Warrenton Train Depot, resulting in a warm, comfortable environment for casual meetings with friends, or special occasions and intimate family meals. The warm, elegant Garden Room provides seating for intimate meals, while the Tavern Room features a more casual dining experience in luxurious surroundings. A rotating selection of craft beers is available on tap, and the wine service is regularly expanded. Outdoor dining is available in season, and private events can be hosted in one of several areas in the restaurant. Awarded "Best of Warrenton" every year since 2006.
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Virginia
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46 reviews 46 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

We had dinner here recently with some friends. We have eaten here before and enjoyed the food. This time it was a little different. Some of us had the fish. It was overcooked and bland. The other meal my friend had was average.The cost of the entree was $27. I needed to add a salad.( 8.00 to 11.00) It is... More

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Linden, VA
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

3 full courses, a shared dessert with coffee, and a very nice bottle of wine comprised our dinner. The service was attentive and pleasant. I had a nice view of the lovely garden although my husband had to look at the wall. Our salads - mine beet with bleu cheese instead of the standard goat cheese and his the baby... More

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17 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

I chose Claire's for my birthday dinner because otherwise my husband never wants to go. I just like the experience of fine dining. I made reservations because it was for a Friday night. I was really disappointed that we were set at a table right by the entrance to the kitchen - even though there were many other tables open... More

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Warrenton, Virginia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

I recently had Easter brunch at this place and have eaten here a few times over the years. It’s one of the few "finer dining" establishments in Warrenton. The restaurant is set in an old train station. It has great character. I was, however, not impressed with the Easter Brunch Buffett. The Buffett was fairly traditional serving Lamb, Ham, Asparagus,... More

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Marion, Iowa, United States
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25 reviews 25 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

For classy dining I highly recommend this place. I sat in the back indoor courtyard area and it was a beautiful environment. The wait staff was very friendly and had wonderful suggestions. I ordered the scallops and they were fantastic. Also had the creme brulee which was very creamy. The dinner rolls were also tasty. I took home the She... More

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Washington, VA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

We ordered our meals based on the specials and description given by the waitress, which sounded appealing. I ordered the she crab soup, which is a signature dish, and was very good. My wife ordered a salad, which she enjoyed. The main dish consisted of lobster tail medallions on linguine pasta. However, the sauce was an Italian style tomato based... More

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pennsylvania
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

Had a wonderful meal on our first night in the Virginia wine country. The cozy, upscale atmosphere, a friendly knowlegeable server and great food made the total experience one to remember. The she crab soup was thick and creamy and chock full of crab. The tuna wonton appetizer was fresh and delicous perfectly rare tuna atop crispy wontons. Others in... More

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Bethesda, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

We LOVED LOVED LOVED Claire's! We would absolutely go back to this restaurant any day. We thought everything on the menu looked great. My husband and I shared the she crab soup and the mushroom ravioli appetizers and each got the filet as our main course. There is not a bad thing to say about any of it. The ravioli... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

We had an amazing lunch at Claire's at the Depot in Warrenton. The atmosphere was lovely and the food was great. An excellent choise for a special dinner or a romantic place for couples.

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Warrenton, Virginia
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17 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013

Two ladies and myself visited for lunch on a Friday. VERY busy lunch time. We did have to wait for a table. Under the asumption that a busy crowd would translate into really good food, didn't happen. One lady got the french dip sandwich, it was good but nothing over the top. Another lady got the cornmeal crusted oysters. This... More

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