Vin Rouge ★ 4.4
Giorgios Bakatsias's French bistro has anchored Durham since 2004, with steak frites, moules and a well-edited wine list; Sunday brunch adds crepes.
OrderSteak frites, Moules mariniere, French onion soup
4 french bistro places in Durham we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Durham | French Bistro across every city.
Durham's French bistros divide the week between them. Rue Cler downtown keeps white tablecloths and a timeless menu named for the Paris market street, while Vin Rouge in Old West Durham owns Sunday with a brunch of crepes, Benedicts and French pastry that rewards a reservation.
Rue Cler ★ 4.2
Named after the Paris market street, Rue Cler is a classic French bistro with white tablecloths and a timeless menu anchored by duck confit and steak Diane.
OrderSteak Diane, Duck confit, Tarte tatin
Vin Rouge ★ 4.4
Bakatsias's French bistro has kept classical French standards on Hillsborough Road since 2004. Steak frites, moules and French wine anchor it.
Vin Rouge ★ 4.4
Vin Rouge's Sunday brunch adds crepes, eggs Benedicts and French pastry to the bistro. Reservations make it one of Durham's quietest mid-morning options.
OrderEggs Benedict and a glass of crémant
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