Claire's at the Depot

4.8

3612 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(540) 351-1616
Website
http://www.clairesrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Claire Lamborne

Location
65 S. 3rd Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
Neighborhood
Warrenton
Cross street
Lee Street
Parking details
Public parking on Lee street, 3 minutes walking distance
Entertainment
For Special Events.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Organic Baby Greens$7.00
Maytag blue cheese, dates, spicy pecans, maple balsamic dressing
Southwestern Caesar$8.00
romaine hearts, roasted corn, spicy chili croutons and shaved parmesan cheese, caesar dressing
Beet & Goat Cheese$8.00
organic baby greens, goat cheese croutons, yellow and red beets, candied walnuts, dried cherries, poppyseed dressing. Add to any salad

Entrée Salads

Honey Ginger Glazed Salmon$15.00
grilled filet, organic baby greens, saffron pearl couscous, tropical salsa, balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Shrimp Salad$15.00
marinated grilled shrimp, romaine and spinach, cucumbers, kalamata olives, tomatoes, red onions, artichoke hearts, feta, creamy herb dressing
Chicken Cobb Salad$14.00
organic baby greens, romaine, hard cooked eggs, tomatoes, avocado, Edwards' peppered bacon, Maytag blue cheese, creamy herb dressing

Sandwiches

Grilled Angus Burger$10.00
certified Black Angus, cheddar, Edwards' peppered bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion roll, French fries & coleslaw
Emma's Crab Cake$14.00
Chesapeake lump crab, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, rustic roll, French fries & coleslaw
Depot Roast Beef Dip$10.00
thinly sliced beef, melted swiss, horseradish mayonnaise, au jus, baguette, French fries & coleslaw
Monte Cristo$12.00
smoked turkey, country ham, Swiss, honey mustard, batter dipped raisin bread, maple syrup, french fries & coleslaw
Virginia Fall Chicken$12.00
grilled breast, bacon jam, mayonnaise, granny smith apples, arugula, cheddar cheese, brioche roll, french fries & coleslaw

Lunch Entrées

Anna's Fabulous Quiche$13.00
four cheese blend, mixed green salad, maple balsamic vinaigrette
Filet and Frites$18.00
grilled 5 oz. filet mignon, house steak sauce, truffled shoestring potatoes, day vegetable
Shrimp and Gouda Grits$16.00
sautéed jumbo shrimp, stone ground grits, andouille & crab cream sauce
Claire's Chicken Curry$14.00
basmati rice, cucumber raita, coconut, chutney, peanuts & golden raisins
Butternut Squash Risotto$13.00
saffron infused, melted goat cheese and parmesan, marjoram, oregano, sautéed swiss chard, spice, pumpkin seeds
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What 3,612 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Best Ambiance
Washington, D.C. Area
Contemporary American
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Best Ambiance
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Best Value
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Claire's at the Depot in Warrenton is a beloved dining spot known for its "top-notch" service and "amazing" food. The historic setting adds charm to this culinary gem, making it perfect for special occasions or a casual meal. Standout dishes include the Jack Daniels shrimp and crab, she crab soup, and crème brûlée.

3,612 Reviews

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diana
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best place in town, best Bread pudding in the world.
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Lisa
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a charming converted railroad depot restaurant with amazing quiche and interesting food. We had country ham and cheese quiche, which was fluffy and delicious with a flaky crust, Jack Daniels shrimp which were perfectly cooked, and their hamburger, which was a little overdone for us.
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Frank
Richmond
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This an outstanding restaurant with great food & service!!!
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WALTER
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was excellent. We were disappointed at the over cooked bread pudding dessert, and the special Ribeye was not as good as a week ago. These did not seem as up to normal Claire’s quality.
Claire's at the DepotResponded 4 days ago
We are so sorry to hear about your food experience. We do appreciate the feedback and are pleased you will be returning. If you send us a private e-mail or give us a call, we would love to offer a gift card towards your next visit.
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Sue
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience is very nice and service was great. The food was good and presentation was attractive. It was not a 3 Michelin Star restaurant but was very nice.
Claire's at the DepotResponded 4 days ago
Thank you so much
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Robert
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was exceptional. I had crab and shrimp and my wife had a butternut squash dish. Amazing. Brenda V. was our server and made our birthday luncheon special. Even had a birthday candle on our bread pudding dessert. Perfect! Thank you!
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Lucy
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We love Claire at the depot, but would’ve preferred to not have the table right by the bar. It takes away from the ambiance
Claire's at the DepotResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for that, if you make note of that on your next visit we will do our best to accommodate a better table.
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Scott
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, as usual. We've never had a poor experience at this establishment.
Claire's at the DepotResponded 4 days ago
Thank you, it means so much to read these notes.
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Mark
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to spent time dining there. Staff is welcoming, the service is great, and the food is always top notch. The go to in Warrenton.
Claire's at the DepotResponded 4 days ago
Thank you so very much
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Joseph
Washington DC
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Small, but balanced menu selection for lunch. Steak Frites was among the best we have had. Likewise about the She-crab soup. The pumpkin soul was superb. The garden salad with grilled salmon was excellent. The beet salad with goat cheese and chicken was good and healthy. The cod on grits was a delightful surprise. Amaretto cake with shaved almonds made for a light and tasty finish, with coffee. Service was a bit inattentive, but responsive. The food makes this a place you should want to visit, or to revisit.
Claire's at the DepotResponded 4 days ago
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review.
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FAQs

Claire's at the Depot offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (540) 351-1616.

Claire's at the Depot is rated 4.8 stars by 3612 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

65 S. 3rd Street, Warrenton, VA 20186

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Lee Street
Neighborhood
Warrenton
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public parking on Lee street, 3 minutes walking distance
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Claire Lamborne
Entertainment
For Special Events.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.clairesrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(540) 351-1616

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Claire's at the Depot

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Emma's Crab Cake

Coconut Shrimp

Chicken Cobb Salad

Soups

Claire's Famous She Crab Soup

Soup of the Day

Appetizers

Cornmeal Crusted Chesapeake Oysters$12.00

Yellowfin Ahi Tuna Wontons$10.00

Salads

Organic Baby Greens$7.00

Southwestern Caesar$8.00

Beet & Goat Cheese$8.00

Entrée Salads

Honey Ginger Glazed Salmon$15.00

Greek Shrimp Salad$15.00

Chicken Cobb Salad$14.00

Sandwiches

Grilled Angus Burger$10.00

Emma's Crab Cake$14.00

Depot Roast Beef Dip$10.00

Monte Cristo$12.00

Virginia Fall Chicken$12.00

Lunch Entrées

Anna's Fabulous Quiche$13.00

Filet and Frites$18.00

Shrimp and Gouda Grits$16.00

Claire's Chicken Curry$14.00

Butternut Squash Risotto$13.00

Fresh Catch of the Day

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Dining areas

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