Cafe Rue Dix

It was around 6:30pm on a warm Tuesday in February (yesterday) when I walked into this dimly lit restaurant. There was only one other guest upon arrival so the tables were all fair game. My date and I were quickly greeted by a smiling and warm gentleman. He told us to sit wherever we wanted and handed us a few menus.
So many things on the menu looked good but we finally decided on the bronzino with plantains and a pyramid of white rice for me and a burger with fries for her. I got a green juice and she got something that tasted like a green juice with rum, but better (you all know I don’t appreciate alcohol).
By the time we ordered, the restaurant had filled up a bit. Everyone seemed to be in good spirits and I’m going to assume it was partly because of the host/​waiter who continued to be friendly and enthusiastic about all of his guests.
The fish was spicy, which normally I wouldn’t like, but it tasted so fresh and was cooked so well that I hardly minded. I literally left a pile of bones on my plate. My juice also tasted fresh despite the waiter telling me that it was pre-​made when I asked if I could concoct my own special juice blend. I would have never known if he didn’t say anything. The burger was cooked as ordered and the fries were crispy and plentiful.
I was so satisfied with the meal that I actually forgot about dessert. That does not happen often. Not surprisingly enough, my date reminded me that we hadn’t had ice cream in a while, so we stopped at a supermarket and met up with our friends Ben & Jerry on the way home.
The prices here are a bit higher than other places in the area, but they’re worth it.

Café Rue Dix is one of my favorite places in Crown Heights — the food is wonderful and the drinks are strong. I’d recommend the prime rib? sandwich! The meat is so tender — you’ll be sad when this sandwich ends!
The drinks are always really good and strong! The service can be a tad slow but it’s worth it!

Great atmosphere, great burger. If it’s busy you can eat at the bar. My favorite neighborhood spot.

Great cuisine, EXCELLENT service, very warm people. I ate at this restaurant for the first time last night and had the Salmon Provenciale for dinner and the bread pudding for dessert– both of which were so good.
Thanks to Omar and Ndiouga for the warm welcome, I will definitely be back!

This is a safe but boring destination. The food is good. The beers and cocktails are so-​so. But it’s just dead in here. If you don’t bring the excitement with you, you’re not going to find it at Café Rue Dix.

arrogant lying staff
i pointed out that their smoke detector is chirping
i was told it s not so
i was given an inflated bill which i had to correct
do not trust liars

Good food… just ok service… i wanted the brunch experience i had there to be better. instead wht me and my family got was the feeling of being rushed… but agin thr food was excellent and the ambiance was nice. i just felt like the staff wanted us out quicker so they coild turn there tables… i will go back but just not sure if that will be anytime soon

The menu spans the former Empire Francais, but the décor is a classic neighborhood French bistro. This means dining on these Senegalese classic thiéboudienne one small, candle-​lit tables in the near darkness.
It’s a combination that works. As ever with bistro dining, it’s the small details that separate the also-​rans from the worthy. The chimichurri in the steak sandwich, the spices on the plantains.
Service was friendly and prompt. The waitress asked if we wanted a glass with our ciders, but didn’t provide ice in the glass. Was the mistake an Anglo-​Saxon bias on our sort or a slip of the establishment?
Something to debate, but not let overtake, the rest of our meal.

This café, bar, and restaurant hits nearly every mark. Service is always kind and attentive, they have a great happy hour menu, and the food is amazing.
I haven’t tried everything yet but I highly recommend the Moules Frites (that broth!) the Cheeseburger (ask for the Senegalese hot sauce– it’s so flavorful and fresh), the cheese board, the hummus vert, the Michelada, the Kale Hemingway, and for brunch the Salmon Omelette. They also have a full espresso bar and some delicious natural pistachio ice cream.
I’ve taken friends, parents, and friends’ parents here and it’s loved unanimously. The space is also gorgeous, down to every detail. Great place for a date or for going solo as the floor-​to-​ceiling windows are perfect for people watching!

I am so glad this place exists! One of my favorite worldly cuisines is Senegalese. I used to get my fix in Harlem, but sadly the establishments I used to frequent have mostly disappeared. Café Rue Dix is my saving grace.
I came here on Saturday with my wife and a friend, just in time to get an hour’s worth of happy hour. The bartender was fantastic! She was friendly, attentive, and fast (service I’m not used to from the hipster elite). She even asked if we wanted a final round during happy hour as it was ending in 10 minutes. That also doesn’t usually happen. We ordered the fries and «Roquefort sauce» to soak up all the wine we were pounding. The fries were perfectly crispy and seasoned just right. BUT. That was no Roquefort sauce. That was cold blue cheese from a bottle. It wasn’t warm and mixed with cream, and certainly not worth the extra $ 2.50. When it was time to be seated for our reservation, she recommended a fantastic bottle of South African red, that passed the taste test with flying colors. That girl is a freakin’ winner.
Our server had the biggest smile and was a huge jokester. We ordered the Dibi Senegal and steak frites. THEY WERE DELICIOUS. This is what I’ve been waiting for! The rich Senegalese flavors and French technique are just everything. The rice was cooked perfectly (I’m Latina, that’s kind of a big deal), the lamb was juicy and flavorful, the steak tender and chimichurri perfectly refreshing. It took us quite a while to get our wine from the bar, a little over ten minutes, but I was already tipsy and distracted by the food, so I didn’t even care. For dessert we shared the profiteroles and bread pudding, and they were a great way to end the night! The bread pudding was the clear winner.
Romantic and exotic, this place is essential in a sea of American contemporary restaurants. I can’t wait to come back. But hopefully when I do, they’ll have improved their «Roquefort sauce».

It is small and cozy, and it is very dark during dinner time, which I wish it wasn’t so that we could see our food. Food *is* yum. We thought we ordered too much, but the flavors were great that we almost finished our dishes. The staff is very friendly and we didn’t feel rushed at all.
Too bad it’s kind of far, but I think it’s still worth the trekking.

I’m so happy I came across this. It’s just a couple blocks from mine and it’s so amazing for brunch. My friend got the crêpe which was a little weird looking because it looked like a donut but it tasted divine. I was happy with the healthier options they had available, I got the veggie sandwich with a side salad which was tasty and filling. The mimosas were made with freshly squeezed juice and were refreshing. I look forward to coming back here.

Rue Dix is fantastic for brunch or dinner. Personally, I prefer brunch. Their omelette bohemian is delicious and the French toast is some of the best I’ve ever had. Great ambiance, music, location… the only thing is the service. It’s touch-​and-​go. I’ve been going to Rue Dix for about two years and it seems only recently have they hired some… um…less experienced people. The blonde waitress does indeed look terrified every time you try to talk to her. Honey, it’s ok, it’s Brooklyn and people are used to slow service, but… you have to at least stop by the table every now and again.
Otherwise, LOVE Rue Dix!

Café Rue Dix is a fantastic restaurant. The service is a little stiff, but the restaurant is culture, interesting, and I haven’t been to another place like it. As the description says, it is African-​French fusion, so obviously spicy but sweet and savory at the same time. Great spot for dates – in fact, I’ve only ever seen people on dates there.

I thoroughly enjoyed this place. I went with a friend and my mom. I had the Senegalese traditional meal. My mom had the burger and fries. My friend had the sea bass with mixed veggies. We ordered a bottle of wine and the chocolate lava cake as well. Overall, it was a very good meal. We went on a Friday night and it was pretty quiet which was nice for good conversation. In terms of the food, my meal was very flavorful with a touch of spice. I enjoyed it very much. It does have a fishy smell (not taste) to it but it reminded me of a Nigerian dish I have eaten in the past. That may bother some people depending on your preference. My mom and friend both loved their meals. I would return here and/​or recommend it to someone!

My boyfriend & I came here on a beautiful Saturday night & got a table outside. Drinks — I started with the Bohemian which was good & my boyfriend had the Nameless which was so good & refreshing. I liked it better then my drink & I ended up getting it as my second drink. We started with the spring rolls which were tastey & different but probably not something I would order again.
Ok entrees… everything sounded good but i got the branzino. It was absolutely delicious! The fish itself is such a nice portion it could be shared with two people. Lots of bone in this fish as you may or may not know (I didn’t know, first time having this type of fish) so be carefull. Came with white rice & like 5 platanos maduros. My boyfriend had the lamb dish — I think its called Dibi or something like that — & this was delicious as well. Generous amount of lamb which is so juicy & tender. Also came with white rice & platanos maduros.
Solid food and drinks along with great, tentative service — 5 stars without a doubt

My friends and I stumbled upon this gem after the brunch spot at which we were trying to eat had an absurd wait time.
Though the service was on the slow side, I was impressed with the diverse menu and fun drinks (cilantro lemonade, cucumber lemonade, rose lemonade).
We started with a baguette with house made orange marmalade that was perfection. Afterwards (but kind of simultaneously since the bread took so long to come out), I got the huevos rancheros which was delicious but had a spin. It was served over nachos, the cheese was French tasting, and the combination of the sauces hit me with more spice than other huevos rancheros. I would order this meal again. My friends both enjoyed their food as well and the (very loud) table next to us practically licked their plates clean.
The ambience felt like a small European café, but it was very crowded. My group’s table was adjoined to another group’s table. So close that the man next to me and I could bump elbows. Our table partially blocked one of the entries.
I wish I could give half stars here because I feel a 3.5 would be perfect for the experience. The space is small and can get loud/​crowded, but I believe that if you can find the right time to eat here that it could be a ⁴⁄₅ star experience.

Love, love, loved it!
–Beautiful décor and relaxing ambiance for brunch
–Crêpe Monsieur (crêpe with ham, cheese and a fried egg with greens on the side) was absolutely delicious
–Tea was served loose-​leaf in an individual teapot, gourmet tea
–Splurge for the fresh squeezed oj!
–Service was friendly

I love this place!
I love the atmosphere, in the summer it’s cute and airy with the doors open, in cooler weather it’s more cozy. And the food is delicious. The coffee is good, as is the Bohemian Omelette, french toast, and the shrimp linguine. The kale zinger is good too (ask for parmesan) The portion sizes are perfect. My friend lives nearby (and now I live not too far), it’s a great place for brunch or an early dinner. They don’t get 5 stars because the service is always very slow, no matter the time of day or how many people are there.

I love Café Rue Dix. If it wasn’t a ten minute bike ride uphill, this would be a problem! I would be here all the time! So far I’ve been here several times for brunch.
Café Rue Dix is quaint and well-​decorated. The food is amazing and decently priced. I especially love the Bohemian omelet. My word! So good! I always bring my appetite and clear my plate when eating here. Their drinks are well made as well. I usually get the Bloody Maria, but have also tried their other brunch drinks. Service is great. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. I will be back for brunch and would like to try their happy hour/​dinner as well.