Claire's at the Depot

4.8

3627 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 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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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 3,627 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

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Claire's at the Depot is a Warrenton dining gem known for its "outstanding food and service." With a charming ambiance in a converted train depot, it offers a diverse menu featuring favorites like the She Crab Soup and Jack Daniel's Shrimp. Diners praise the "welcoming and helpful" staff, consistently ensuring memorable dining experiences.

3,627 Reviews

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Robin
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Claire’s never disappoints! We’ve been coming here for many years and it is always perfect!
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Lynne
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another absolutely wonderful experience at Claire’s, which never disappoints! Menu accommodating for everyone in our party. Wait staff was on point—as always. A fantastic time was had by all!
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Debra
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere was festive, food was very excellent as was service.
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Jerry
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An unusually fine place. The food and service are excellent, and the ambience is most comfortable.
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Dennis
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very nice lunch, as usual. Great food and service.
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Kelly
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Clair's is one of my favorite places to go for Lunch. They have a wonderful menu and quality is great. I don't live close, so for me Claire's is a great place for a special occasion. Have never had a bad experience here.
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Linda
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Dianna is a great server. We had a wonderful experience
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Elizabeth
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, service and experience. They go the extra mile to ensure customers are happy.
Claire's at the DepotResponded 5 days ago
Thanks so much. We really appreciate you taking the time to write such a lovely message.
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Cathrine
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful experience. Great food, good service, and a wonderful atmosphere especially during the holidays.
Claire's at the DepotResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for the feedback. We truly appreciate any feedback to strive for excellence. Please always mention any disappointments in the future so we can correct. Thank you again.
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Thomas
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner at Claire's at the Depot is always a special event. This time it was our 44th wedding anniversary. We got the table, without asking, next to the fireplace. Our server was a piece of work and very attentive. And, as always, the food was excellent. Overall, a five star event. Thanks.
Claire's at the DepotResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience ( and special day) with us here at Claire's.
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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 3627 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 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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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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