Rouge – French
Rouge invites guests into a sultry, sophisticated atmosphere where the glow of ambient lighting sets the stage for an evening of refined indulgence. The kitchen balances coastal elegance with soulful comfort, pairing chilled oysters and silken Wagyu beef carpaccio with golden, pan-seared pierogi and bubbling crocks of artisanal mac and cheese. Whether sharing a vibrant charcuterie board or crisp tuna tartare tacos, diners find themselves immersed in a lively yet intimate space that celebrates bold flavors and effortless style.
205, South 18th Street +12157326622 https://www.rouge98.com/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, plant-based, whole30, paleo, gerd, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, tlc, aip, renal, alkaline, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Small Bites
- Cheese Plate - $28: truffled pecorino, aged gouda, chèvre, cashew, lemon curd, toasted baguette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcuterie Plate - $28: spanish chorizo, proscuitto di parma, fennel salami, cashew, housemade limoncello honey, toasted baguette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters on the Half Shell - $24: mignonette, housemade hot sauce, cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $24: jumbo shrimp, lemon, garlic, classic cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tartare Tacos - $24: pickled onion, avocado, cilantro, lime, salsa macha, contains peanuts Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $20: hot cherry peppers, marinara, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pierogi - $15: housemade potato & cheese pierogi, caramelized onion, chive sour cream, housemade applesauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $12: cooper sharp, cream cheese, cheddar, chihuahua cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Beef Carpaccio - $18: piave, salsa verde, fried olives Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Brussels Sprouts - $12: lemon pepper, balsamic & bacon aioli Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salads
- French Onion Soup - $16: brioche, gruyere Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $20: kale or romaine, parmesan, pecorino, herbed croutons Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Salad - $22: baby kale, gold beets, delicate squash, toasted almonds, spiced apple cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Endive Salad - $23: blue cheese, pear, candied walnuts, baby greens, white balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rittenhouse Chopped Salad - $22: asparagus, snap pea, chickpea, tomato, cucumber, chopped iceberg & radicchio, red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Toasts
- Rouge Burger - $27: caramelized onion, gruyere, lettuce & tomato by request, brioche, pickles, pommes frites Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribeye Cheesesteak - $28: beer cheese, caramelized onions, pommes frites Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herb Chicken Sandwich - $24: roasted chicken, guacamole, cooper sharp, frank’s mayo, brioche, pickles, pommes frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Avocado Wrap - $25: crispy chicken, guacamole, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo, chihuahua cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Toast - $18: heirloom tomato, basil, pickled onion, local bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Salmon Toast - $22: 181 cold smoked salmon, onion crema, fresno, dill, local bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Wagyu Steak Tartare Toast - $23: caramelized shallot butter, gribiche sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cutlet Sandwich - $28: stracciatella, roasted red pepper, calabrian aioli, pickles, pommes frites Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Pot Pie - $21: peas, carrots, savory gravy, buttermilk biscuit Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Alla Vodka - $25: eggplant, herbs, creamy vodka sauce, pecorino Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Salmon - $35: butternut squash farro, spiced pepitas, bourbon maple butter Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Roasted Chicken - $29: potato puree, garlic spinach, natural jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hanger Steak - $36: chimichurri, steak fries, housemade steak sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Omelette - $21: gruyere or cooper, mixed greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Brunch
- Classic American Breakfast - $23: two eggs, bacon, homefries, toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese - $22: cooper sharp, calabrian aioli, everything brioche, homefries Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Eggs Benedict - $23: applewood smoked ham, poached eggs, hollandaise, english muffin, homefries or mixed greens Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Rouge Omelette - $23: caramelized onions, spinach, cooper sharp Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Baked Bread Pudding - $12: chocolate & peanut butter bread pudding, basset's vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Add-ons & Sides
- Avocado Addition - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp Addition - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- 181 Cold Smoked Salmon Addition - $9 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Salmon Fillet Addition - $12 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Roasted Chicken Addition - $9 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Crispy Chicken Cutlet Addition - $9 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Action Jackson Cocktail - $18: rutte gin, grape shrub, herbal liqueur, orange bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- The Rittenhouse Cocktail - $17: ketel citroen vodka, triple sec, pama, cranberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Kenwood Light Lager - $8: Philadelphia, PA 4.2% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Brut Veuve Clicquot (Glass) - $27: Reims, France Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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