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Claire's at the Depot, Warrenton, VA

Claire's at the Depot

4.8
4.8
3679 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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

  • Location
    65 S. 3rd Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
  • Phone number
    (540) 351-1616
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Regional American (Southern), Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30 Sat 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public parking on Lee street, 3 minutes walking distance
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Claire Lamborne

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What 3,679 people are saying

Claire's at the Depot reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Contemporary American

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • 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."

3,679 Reviews

  1. Kim

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! The service was great and food was delicious.

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  2. Charles

    Richmond5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was very slow. It appeared our server had too many tables. No callbacks, constant waiting. Menu never seems to change. After many visits over a number of years, this visit was the worst and it came during my Birthday dinner visit.

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  3. Thomas

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 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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  4. NeilD

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  5. Kathleen

    Washington DC38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    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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  6. Julie VIP

    Washington DC80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    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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  7. Charlie

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    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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  8. John VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 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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  9. Dennis

    Washington DC23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 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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  10. Cheryl

    Washington DC16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 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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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 3679 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
19:00
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Claire's at the Depot

65 S. 3rd Street, Warrenton, VA 20186

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (540) 351-1616
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Regional American (Southern), Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30 Sat 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public parking on Lee street, 3 minutes walking distance
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Claire Lamborne

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