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Claire's at the Depot, Warrenton, VA

Claire's at the Depot

4.9
4.9
3677 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 areas

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Claire Lamborne
  • 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

What 3,677 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 in Warrenton offers an exceptional dining experience with "fabulous food" and "wonderful staff." Known for its charming ambiance and historic setting, the restaurant consistently delivers "impeccable service" and "amazing" dishes like the "legendary" She Crab Soup. Perfect for celebrations, Claire's is a "treasure in Warrenton."

3,677 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dinner and service. Great wine selection. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommended for romantic dinners.

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  2. NeilD

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Claire’s is a wonderful dining experience! Great food! Very friendly and courteous staff!

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  3. Kathleen

    Washington DC38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We come here for special occasions. Our grandkids had given us a gift certificate and we used it to celebrate a birthday. The she crab soup is known throughout the region as the best and worth the trip to Warrenton. We both know the menu and had made our selection well in advance -- the steal and frites. Both were prepared to perfection. The presentation was great, the service was wonderful. Thank you Claire for another wonderful meal.

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  4. Julie VIP

    Washington DC80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all love Claire’s and have been coming here since it opened. Love the food and the “old timey” atmosphere of a converted train station. Excellent service too.

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  5. Charlie

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and excellent food Nice atmosphere Only suggestion would be to add some diary free menu items

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  6. John VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Claire's has been a favorite of ours for many years. Our most recent visit was among our best experiences ever. The server was very attentive and knowledgeable. We had calamari, the beet salad, she-crab soup, crab cakes, and truffle fries. All were delicious. The cocktail and wine menu were excellent as well. Claire's is always good, but this experience was above and beyond.

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  7. Dennis

    Washington DC23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding every single time! Our #1 go-to spot for fine dining!

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  8. Cheryl

    Washington DC16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always. The hostess, Alice was especially gracious.

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  9. Jeff VIP

    New York State432 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service from Brandy. The starter salad we shared was delicious. My crab cakes were scrumptious. My wife’s filet was practically rare vs. medium. Re-fired but by time it came back to table I was done with my entree and my wife’s truffle fries were stone cold. Had kitchen issues last time we dined here. Another table nearby also had a kitchen issue. Wonderful atmosphere but was loud as one guy talked incessantly at a high volume. Wine list needs improvement.

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  10. Susan

    Washington DC16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is wonderful. The restaurant is beautiful. Make a reservation.

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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 4.9 stars by 3677 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Claire's at the Depot

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
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