Cafe Routier

took a date there the other night and was floored by the relaxed and unique experience. Classy but not stuffy and the staff, from top to bottom, treated us so well. We 'grazed' over a tapa/small plate menu for awhile and just chilled over a couple martinis you don't normally see on the shoreline, then I had a big cabernet you'd never be able to get unless it was by the bottle anywhere else. Kitchen was efficient and we really felt we got a great value for our nickels...good luck if you go....great, trendy comfort.

This diamond in the ruff hotspot is one of my absolute favorites! The food is mouth-watering... yes, it is THAT good! My favorite is the steak because I am in love with the truffle butter that they put on top! Everything is so fresh and pristine. Completely top notch place with lots of style. Impeccable atmosphere. Cozy and romantic in the lounge, yet spacious in the dining room. We love this place so much. As the matter of fact, my boyfriend told the manager that he really liked the music they were playing and was inquiring about it. Well, guess what??!! At the end of the night, on our way out the door, the manager handed us a home-made CD compilation of all the songs that played that night, with the artists and song titles written down for us. This is just one example of their excellent service. They go way above and beyond. It is a very special place and the food will keep you coming back for more!

My husband and I are in LOVE with this establishment! The atmosphere is perfect for cocktails and fun in the lounge or it can be extremely romantic in the back. The wait staff is TERRIFIC, they helped with my husband's plans during our anniversary dinner and I always feel like we are in a Manhattan restaurant but without the up tight atmosphere . As for the food, well no words can describe what the chef does. You have to go and try it for yourself. AMAZING! A hidden gem in Westbrook, CT.