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Claire's at the Depot, Warrenton, VA

Claire's at the Depot

4.8
4.8
3690 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
65 S. 3rd Street, Warrenton, VA 20186

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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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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
  • 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 3,690 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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 offers an exceptional dining experience in a charming, converted train station with "excellent food and service." Diners rave about the "famous She-Crab Soup" and "delicious crab cakes." The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfect for special occasions or casual visits. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.
3,691 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner, atmosphere was great, staff professional and very polite. Felt price of the food/drinks was a bit steep, but your service, food preparations have to be taken into account - I get it. The restaurant is a great place to visit once a year for us due to costs. Will we pass on out experience to others? Absolutely!

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  2. Rosemary VIP

    Baltimore8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were both fantastic! Definitely our go to spot when visiting relatives in VA.

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  3. Mike

    Washington DC18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never had a bad meal at Claire’s! Service is good and you are never rushed.

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  4. Elizabeth VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place...! I visited with my senior Mom, and it was an easy (and cute) environment to navigate. The food was top rate too! The staff was kind and helpful, and we'll definitely return if we are in the area. A true delight...!!!

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  5. Sharon VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very welcoming and awesome food, service, and ambiance! A special occasion for a birthday celebration was honored by the special Creme Brule dessert. Wishing that the Ceasar Salad was still available.

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  6. CHARLES

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always, consistently good food, drink, ambience, and service. I’ve been dining here for years, and never been disappointed.

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  7. Diane

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟dining experience for our lovely Birthday lunch🎉. Beet and goat cheese salad and the spring risotto with asparagus were a delicious start to our fun day pairing quite nicely with the Figueres Rose from Provence!! Following that the coconut shrimp and cornmeal crusted oysters melted in your mouth topped with the Bloody Mary cocktail sauce….so yummy..creme brulee and gelatos for dessert just ended the meal with just the right amount of creaminess and sweet flavors🍨🍧🍮!! Claire, Chrissy and all the staff at Claire’s go over and beyond to make sure everything is perfect😇always a treat!!

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  8. Stacie

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m an out-of-towner, second time visitor to Claire’s at the Depot. Beyond the amazing food, the ambiance is unique and special, and the service impeccable. You can dress up or come casual. Perfect experiences both times, one year apart. The crab cakes are some if the best I’ve had anywhere.

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  9. Donald

    Richmond8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time there and you can be sure we will be back

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  10. Lauren

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Gave it another shot after over a year and it will be our last. Service is very slow. We sat for 10 minutes before we were greeted by our waitress. Food is mediocre, nothing special. I don’t understand the draw this place has. I think it’s because there aren’t many options in Warrenton and people consider Longhorn to be fine dining.

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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 3690 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Warrenton

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 30 times today
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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