Cafe Rue Dix
“The burger was cooked as ordered and the fries were crispy and plentiful.”
“My friend and I tried the kale zinger, the duck and lentils and the Cornish hen with lemon potatoes.”
“Drinks – I started with the Bohemian which was good & my boyfriend had the Nameless which was so good & refreshing.”
Cafe Rue Dix
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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I came for a birthday dinner here and we basically took up the entire restaurant. A great place for dinner, the food was excellent.
I started with the Senegalese spring rolls, which were fantastic. The beef and shrimp rolls seemed to be rolled in rice paper and then flash fried. A little bit of crunch and a whole lot of flavor, whatever the sauce was that was on there was delicious. A little bit of heat that creeps up on you, but nothing too harsh. One of the best appetizers that I've had in a long-long time.
For dinner, I tried the Branzino and the Thiebou Jen.
The branzino was flaky and cooked with a terrific sauce. It was served with onions and sweet plantains on an iron pan. I am not entirely familiar with the spices that were used, but all of it was delicious.
The Thiebou Jen is a dish of stewed fish and vegetables over rice. This looked like red rice to me, and was well seasoned with lots of flavor. I stirred the fish and vegetables into the rice and it made for a perfect bite each time.
I have only ever been to one other West African restaurant, and this place is very comparable for the most part. Afterwards, I was kicking myself for not trying the lamb, but how am I not going to order the national dish? (Thiebou Jen).
The Kale Heminway is a bright green drink that I ordered due to the happy hour special. It was very refreshing, a good amount of lime flavor. I'd recommending trying it, even if you aren't sure that it will be your cup of tea. The Michelada is also available for happy hour, but that is not my bag. A bloody mary with beer instead of alcohol.
Service was very friendly, which was especially wonderful considering how large of a party we were and how that can overwhelm the kitchen and service staff. Our food came out quickly, especially the Senegalese spring rolls, which came out about 30 seconds after we ordered them.
It was around 6:30pm on a warm Tuesday in February (yesterday) when I walked into this dimly lit restaurant. There was only one other guest upon arrival so the tables were all fair game. My date and I were quickly greeted by a smiling and warm gentleman. He told us to sit wherever we wanted and handed us a few menus.
So many things on the menu looked good but we finally decided on the bronzino with plantains and a pyramid of white rice for me and a burger with fries for her. I got a green juice and she got something that tasted like a green juice with rum, but better (you all know I don't appreciate alcohol).
By the time we ordered, the restaurant had filled up a bit. Everyone seemed to be in good spirits and I'm going to assume it was partly because of the host/waiter who continued to be friendly and enthusiastic about all of his guests.
The fish was spicy, which normally I wouldn't like, but it tasted so fresh and was cooked so well that I hardly minded. I literally left a pile of bones on my plate. My juice also tasted fresh despite the waiter telling me that it was pre-made when I asked if I could concoct my own special juice blend. I would have never known if he didn't say anything. The burger was cooked as ordered and the fries were crispy and plentiful.
I was so satisfied with the meal that I actually forgot about dessert. That does not happen often. Not surprisingly enough, my date reminded me that we hadn't had ice cream in a while, so we stopped at a supermarket and met up with our friends Ben & Jerry on the way home.
The prices here are a bit higher than other places in the area, but they're worth it.
I'm so happy I came across this. It's just a couple blocks from mine and it's so amazing for brunch. My friend got the crepe which was a little weird looking because it looked like a donut but it tasted divine. I was happy with the healthier options they had available, I got the veggie sandwich with a side salad which was tasty and filling. The mimosas were made with freshly squeezed juice and were refreshing. I look forward to coming back here.
I was rather underwhelmed by my visit here. Invited by a friend who has been here several times, even she was underwhelmed by her entree the night we went.
Restaurant is quite small and seats are very close together so if you are going to be discussing top CIA secrets, this may not be the venue for your chatter.
I didn't mind the seating because we were at the edge so it was easy to move about. Plus it was not that crowded while we dined.
I had a mocktail which I really enjoyed, it was cilantro limeade. Very refreshing.
Appetizers were also very good- Senegalese rolls were wonderful. They had a kick of spice to them. My friend had the Tuna Tartare.
Well it went down hill from there. We were both deciding between the Thiebou Jen or Dibi Senegal…we got 1 of each.
My Dibi Senegal came with couscous but the meat was very disappointing. First it was dark in the restaurant, the table candles did not help me notice that the meat was charred on one side. But my palate was still able to decipher that the meat was burnt on one side.
They need to improve the light, I mean who wants to eat in the bloody dark? Can I get a flash light so I can see my food?
If you know how horrible the "charred" taste is in your mouth, well that's how horrible it was to eat the meat of the Dibi Senegal. One side looked good, the other side was charred. Very hard to enjoy. I left the meal there 3/4 uneaten, I was able to eat the couscous. I was asked if I wanted to take it home? For what?
The Thiebou Jen my friend ordered came with rice that was super salty. She actually returned it, spoke to the chef whom she was familiar with so they took that off the bill.
Either way, very disappointed with the entree. I was looking forward to some senegalese meal but oh well. Can't win with every restaurant.
My opinion is visit for drinks and apps, that's why I am giving it 3 stars
The menu spans the former Empire Francais, but the decor is a classic neighborhood French bistro. This means dining on these Senegalese classic thiéboudienne one small, candle-lit tables in the near darkness.
It's a combination that works. As ever with bistro dining, it's the small details that separate the also-rans from the worthy. The chimichurri in the steak sandwich, the spices on the plantains.
Service was friendly and prompt. The waitress asked if we wanted a glass with our ciders, but didn't provide ice in the glass. Was the mistake an Anglo-Saxon bias on our sort or a slip of the establishment?
Something to debate, but not let overtake, the rest of our meal.
To echo a fellow Yelper's review, you really do have to be adventurous because Senegalese coffee is DEFINITELY an acquired taste. Trust that you've never had anything like it before. Imagine a strong, dark roast mixed with the aftershave balm of an older European gentleman. I finished with great effort, but it was worth the experience of having tried this exotic blend. It also had the added benefit of keeping me awake for hours into the night. My friend and I shared the bread pudding, which was everything I needed that afternoon – warmth, comforting rich flavors and companionship. Coupled with the coziness of our conversation, I longed for a couch to take in the ambiance as the lights dimmed and dinner began to be served. I can't wait to go back for Senegalese supper.
I went here for a friend's birthday and the restaurant was very accommodating of our large group. The decor was nice with dark wood and a full bar. Service was quick, with a casual friendliness that felt very genuine. My section of the group ordered the Sengalese spring rolls to start and these were great. They had a surprising heat to them and we wound up ordering another round. I ordered a beer cocktail that was basically a Corona mixed with a spicy, Old Bay like concoction. I would not recommend this drink, it just wasn't my bag. For my entree I had the Branzino with couscous. It came with plantains and onions. All in all it was a nice dish, but it didn't blow me away. I was a little let down since the appetizers had been so good.
I would give this place another try because my companions all really enjoyed their food and overall it was a very nice dining experience. It is a smaller place so I would definitely recommend calling ahead if you have a large party. Otherwise people seemed to just walk up and be seated on a Saturday evening.
It is small and cozy, and it is very dark during dinner time, which I wish it wasn't so that we could see our food. Food *is* yum. We thought we ordered too much, but the flavors were great that we almost finished our dishes. The staff is very friendly and we didn't feel rushed at all.
Too bad it's kind of far, but I think it's still worth the trekking.