Le Rouge

The server looked disappointed when I mentioned that I had a Groupon, her body language and facial expressions made it obvious even if she didn’t say anything specific. It felt like she was looking down on me for not paying full price. I still left a 15% tip based on the full check’s original amount despite the bad sangria, food and service, but I’m usually a 25% tip and above type of customer.
The sangria was the most watered down sangria I’ve ever had (and I’ve had many different better quality ones at many different places, both, cheaper and more expensive venues). I guess the server didn’t want to waste a decent amount of wine on us. I would’ve ordered more drinks/​food and spent more money if the drinks, food and the service had been better.
Another BIG factor that made me dislike this place was the unreasonably LOUD DJ music blasting on our ears, literally in front of us. We had no escape because there were no other tables available due to a private Birthday party in the back and the center of the place. My friends and I could barely hear each other and had to scream at each other to be able to.
The shrimp and feta flat breads that we ordered were decent except for the burnt bottom part of the crust. Most of the crust was black, not dark brown, but BLACK like charcoal. Also, it barely had any feta. Other than that, it was edible.
I felt very sad and disappointed at this place and I was truly looking forward to experience the type of atmosphere described on some of the reviews I had read prior to buying the Groupon. I don’t really think that I will be proactively going back to Le Rouge any time soon, but hope my review helps them to improve their service so other patrons have a better experience in the future and their business enjoys success for a long time. Despite everything, I still wish them well.

So bad ! I could have (almost) dealt with a below average meal but the service was an absolute joke.
Total disappointment — will never go back and will tell all my friends and clients to stay away !
FYI-​This was my second attempt at this place… The first time was just for drinks. At that time the service was so bad that I decided not to go back. Unfortunately the restaurant that I wanted to go to tonight (Cedars, which is next door) was closed for a private party so… I decided to try le rouge again.
BIG MISTAKE!!! Never, ever again-​yuck!

Nice hang out place. Good wine, good friendly service. Nice location to listen to music, and have a glass of wine with a cigar or hookah.

Great place for a date! Outside seating available but opted for air conditioning. Ordered Tuna Ahi Tartare ($ 12, fresh, plentiful, full of flavor, delicious), Seared Scallops ($ 12, perfectly cooked on a spread of spinach and tomatoes, delicious), Seared Salmon ($ 14, salmon pulled apart– a great indicator it was cooked perfectly, sat on top of risotto, delicious) Sautéed Brussels Sprouts ($ 6, cooked well but just brussel sprouts– nothing out of the ordinary, probably wouldn’t order again), Escargot ($ 7, cooked perfectly, soaked in butter), Vanilla Crème Brûlée ($ 7, holy cow– why didn’t I order ten more of these), glass of Bitch White Blend ($ 9). Service was great– quick and very attentive. Surprised there weren’t more people here at 7:30pm. It’s a gem! Will be back here again!

We never ate here!!! Came on a Sunday after 3pm and it was closed???
Says online on their website they open at 3pm??? Really the whole restaurant can’t get her on time to open makes me totally doubt how the food is! Door to go inside restaurant filthy with hand prints!!! Yuk!!! We will never attempt this place again!!!

This place is amazing! Great ambiance and perfect food served by the awesome Nicole :))
The lamb served on mashed parsnips is one of the best things I’ve ever tasted in my life! The filet is equally outstanding and the asparagus salad and chicken flatbread is delicious. Sangria is flavorful and plentiful… great loungey place to kick it in Orlando :))

Very nice and loungy like. I think it would be good for a date place when it is not too packed.
We ordered and tried some tapas including the lamb chops, short rib, scallops, and escargot. All had a nice flavor. My faves were the lamb chops, escargot, scallops, and short rib. The short rib had a layer of fat I didn’t like on it, but now comparing it to another place it has a nice flavor.
I love the art on the wall. I am not much of a dark atmosphere kinda girl, but that is ok.
There’s a few tables outside as well if you want to sit outside.
Service got better, and was so so at first. There was no other customers at the time, but us. All around good place.

Great place. Great music and amazing food!
Everyone was very nice. we will definetly will go back

This review is for my first visit to Le Rouge. It’s a very trendy and cozy wine bar in the Dr Phillips area of Orlando. I didn’t partake of the food, although the menu offers some interesting tapas! My evening consisted of a Champagne flight, which was GREAT and a couple extra glasses of Moscato.
I can say that the venue is comfortable, offering seating at the bar, as well as tables and lounge type seating. The DJ that evening (Saturday) was spinning some great 80s music. Place wasn’t crowded at all, but it was the evening of a big MMA fight so everyone went to the sports bars…
Service was very efficient and friendly, the manager stopped by to greet us and see how everything was. Yes! I’ll definitely have to come back and enjoy more wine – and order food for sure!!!

I came here once in 2012 and tried a Row Eleven Pinot Noir for the first time. It has become my favorite wine ever since. Fast forward three years later to today, I had their red wine flight, their escargot, and their lamb chops… absolutely delicious! I don’t know why it has taken me so long to make it back. I asked the server who made these dishes and Moe, the chef, was standing right there as she pointed to him! It was hands down… THE BEST escargot I’ve ever had. Most are drenched in butter, but this had just enough moisture and packed a punch! I ended up ordering another dish because I enjoyed the tapas so much… that I went for their seared sea scallops. By the time it came out, the food I had earlier already settled and I couldn’t eat anymore. But after one bite, I couldn’t stop. It was that good! I like to support local restaurants and this will be one I continue to support.

I always like to try different places whenever I can, even though we do have our favorites. So glad we tried Le Rouge. I just love tapas with the opportunity to try several dishes. The mussels were delicious as were the lamb chops. Everything was great. And the service was excellent. Just don’t understand the need for the big screen t.v. The ambience would be better without that distraction.

Took advantage of the Unilocal offer 20 for $ 10. Atmosphere was nice. Food is a little pricey. No liquor, only wine and beer. Dj after 8. I would go back, especially for happy hour.

Le Rouge is hands down my favorite spot to relax after work. Jelena and Nicol are the best. My favorite part is that I don’t even have to think, they always make it a great night with great wine. Love the atmosphere, but they are the icing to make you keep coming back!

Le Rouge did not specify the style of cooking. But I am convincing they are the French restaurant. I have check rouge is actually Northeast of France. When I see this restaurant have 3.5 in the review, I am curious to try them to see it is true.
Before I arrive the restaurant, I have called them if they honor the deal in the Unilocal $ 20 for $ 10. They will honor the Unilocal coupon purchase deal. When I was dinning there, I am the only customer there. During that night it also rains. I ask the waiter why it so quite. She explains to me most of her regular on vacation. I realized this is beginning of the summer school break. Many of the local take vacation. Most of the out of towners have not make it to Florida yet in the first week of June.
Tonight I have order three tapas and a glass of wine. The wine I have chosen Block Nine Pinot noir-​a medium body California Red. It is prefect to pair with the tapas I have order. I have order the Escargot, Lam Chop and the Pork Belly.
The escargot came in six big pieces in individual bowl spot. They cook in garlic herb butter. After you have pick up the escargot, I usually use the toasted bread to dip into the remaining butter sauce.
The lamb chop come in two big pieces and each piece have two ribs. They are grilled to the order. They are top with currant red wine sauce. It is a bit sweet but perfect for the lamb chop. These chops are set on top of the parsnip purée. Many people mistake the parsnip purée as mash potato. However they are not and they are better than mash potato. When you taste the chop, you know the chef has grilled on the open fire and not burn it but has the meat grill smell. Love that smell.
The third tapas is the 3“x6“x3″ pork belly. This is a big piece. The fat and skin is well cook and soft. The meat section is purposely slightly burn to get the enhance taste. The pork belly is top with sweet Apple jalapeño chutney sauce. Yum.
Overall my food is well prepared and the wine by glass fit my budget. They provide great chef tapas with reasonable cost. I am awarded them 5 star due to cost, excellent chef skill, and good service.

Really great service. Nicole was a perfect hostess. We had a lovely bottle of wine with a cheese platter. It was a nice afternoon resting spot. I’m sure if we had stayed for dinner it would have been a memorable experience.

Fabulous time and service from the owner, Munir, and staff. I had to plan an impromptu party a couple weeks ago. They were efficient and helpful, the guests loved the food, wine and atmosphere. The party was a huge success thanks to Le Rouge!

The happy hour is only at the bar although the restaurant was empty. Although the happy hour deals are good why artificially limit seating only
At the bar?

I was in Orlando for a bachelorette party and this lounge was chosen as the place for dinner and drinks before the real festivities began. The ambiance is intimate, laid back, dark and chic. There’s a variety of seating options from high top tables, bar, couches private dining area and outside. Overall I was impressed by what I saw and the cleanliness of the establishment.
Let me begin by saying the drink options were very impressive. There were more than enough options to keep us going all night. The food menu I found to be limited but it’s a tapas bar so it’s understandable. We sat there for a while before they took our order but we started the night with a few appetizers, and then ordered a variety of Tapas for the table. Some of my favorites for the evening were the chicken flatbread, and the asparagus and avocado salad both amazing. The evening was going well until myself and the mother of the bride each ordered a spicy sausage dish. It was taking a while for our order to come to the table so I asked our waitress and she then informed us they were out of that item. I was upset that it took so long for someone to inform us however I was still hungry so I ordered the braised pork belly with an apple sauce and the mother of the bride ordered chicken skewers. Both items came fairly quickly and I was very impressed. The flavor of salt and the sweetness of the apple went together very well.
As the night progressed a DJ began to spin some interesting and funky beats which we all enjoyed, and there was also a belly dancer who definity got the crowd going. Overall we all enjoyed ourselves and I would return. The only downfall of the evening was the extremely slow service and lack of communication regarding available food items on the menu.

We love the ambiance of the place; very relaxed, small and intimate. There are different types of seating that you can choose; from high tops, bar seats, lounge chairs, and regular tables. Also, a small private dining area towards the back.
They have a pretty good wine and beer selection, and great prices on wine flights.
As for the food, you must try their truffle mac and cheese and their tuna tar tar. The mac and cheese was creamy and very cheesy, you could smell the truffle aroma before it even hit the table. The tar tar was refreshing and flavorful. We also tried the spicy lamb sausage, but we didn’t like it as much as the other two dishes.
Service was mediocre, but their wait staff was very friendly.
Will probably dine with them again.

By far one of my favorite tapas restaurant in all of Orlando, FL. The ambiance is perfect for a girls night out or a simple wine me down date night for a couple. You have a variety of seating depending on your mood. They have comfortable white lounge chairs to kick back and relax as well as high top tables if you’re looking for a quick dish.
The food menu makes me fall in love each time I visit. The truffle mac and cheese is rich in flavor and something you won’t find else where. I also recommending getting the sautéed calamari. It’s a little on the tender side but definitely something worth trying. The wine selection is pretty general and can cater to any palette.
As for the customer service, I have never had a problem with waiting for a refill or anything of that nature. The servers stay on top of everything and go above and beyond.