Rouge

Rouge was my favorite place for a long time!

Location: 18th and Locust

Cuisine Type: French

A nice French restaurant that looks out to Rittenhouse Square. It has outdoor and indoor seating. My favorite seating is the indoor seats that are right up against the huuge window/balcony like railing. Its great! You get the best of both worlds!

Price Range:
They have an extensive wine list and sell both by glass and by bottle. Their wine prices are similar to that around the city, ranging from $7 and up for a glass and $35 and up for a bottle.
The food there is yummy! They have steamed mussels, bean sprout salads, duck, fish, etc etc. My favorite dish there is the tuna tartare and the escargot. The small plates range around $13 – $20. Their large plates range from $20 – $40.

Service:
Their hostess and staff are super friendly and try their best to accommodate your needs and wants. There was a time when I went with two other girls and an older gentleman kept coming over and sitting at our table. The staff there used a creative strategy to occupy the seat and conveniently caused him to unable to come back and sit at our table.

Atmosphere:
The decor is much like a huge French style sitting room/parlor. If that makes any sense. With draping chiffon curtains against the walls and velvety cushion seats. Its nice as a lounge as well as a restaurant. Its wonderful for people watching as well! Because of the indoor and outdoor seating combo, this place is great for any weather (and your own temperature interpretation). They have huge awnings to allow you to sit outside, even in the rain!
So definitely check this place out. It is in the heart of the city, right on the Square, and next to many many more exciting restaurants!

Rouge
Phone: 215-732-6622
Website: http://www.rouge98.com/