A great meal at Chateau Rouge! My first time there, but looking forward to coming back. Its is a small and cozy space, comfortably decorated and - special kudos to them - appropriate music level for dinnertime conversation and enough lighting to read the menu! We had the price fix menu (which unknown to us was actually discounted $10 for Black History Month) that includes an app, main, 2 sides, and desert. The turnovers were popular apps, and grilled skewers and Yassa chicken mains were delicious. I recommend the caramelized pineapple for desert - unusual and delicious. Service was excellent. I thought that for the food, service and ambience it was a great value, even more so considering that it is BYOB. All around really nice evening! read more

We got full fish, wings, haricots, sweet potato's, plantains, chicken. Food was flavorful and the atmosphere, decoration, music were great. The food was a little expensive for portion size (eg 3 skewers for $30, $14 for 4 wings) but tasty read more

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Cute spot with fusion Afro+French cuisine. Service was slow but they were very nice and helpful. Food were fresh and flavorful, some sauce might be a bit greasy but overall the taste was pretty good and unique. Worth trying for sure, and great for sharing. read more

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Our friends made a reservation for a birthday dinner here. Love the decor and the ambiance of this cozy spot. Everyone was friendly and attentive. Service was great. Food was phenomenal. We started with cocktails and mocktails. 3 of us selected the prix fix menu. The tuna pasteles were flavorful, dipping sauce was yummy. Our table ordered Grilled Branzino, Mixed Suya Brochettes and the Haricot Sauté. We asked for some homemade hot sauce- which is and so good! Everyone loved their selections. We had one of each of the desserts- house fruit salad, banana flambés & carmelized pineapple. We raved to our friends about our experience and they're heading there next week to try it. We're planning on returning soon, too! read more

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Loved this family owned establishment! Party of five and our first time there. The ambiance, vibe, food and mock drinks were all great. The service was on point and we were treated with respect. We will definitely make plans to return and will spread the word regarding our positive experience.​ read more

Our first time here, it's a very small restaurant with music playing a bar great atmosphere, beautiful face carvings on the wall and the dinner was spectacular. It was worth us going, and having dinner at this restaurant. The food was great as wll as the mocktails. I'll waitress, Rachel had the most pleasant smile. And we had a little conversation as the restaurant was very busy. But the servers was phenomenal. read more

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My boyfriend and I stumbled onto this gem for a date night, and it did not disappoint! The food was phenomenal, and the service was out of this world. We spoke with both the owner and chef, who were extremely attentive and kind! I also loved the interior decor. The vibes are very cozy, and you can tell the staff put a lot of care into curating a good experience for the customers. As for the food, my boyfriend said "it's one of the best meals he's had in Philly." The suya wings were definitely the standout dish. We also got yassa chicken, the misole, and banane flambé, all of which were great. I really like plantains, and the misole was cooked so well. Overall a great find! read more

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I like everything about this place it's beautifully decorated. The service is excellent and the food is unique and flavorful. When I entered, I was immediately greeted and seated. I had my choice of tables. Once seated, the owner and Chef both came out to say hello and went over suggestions. I ordered the tasting menu, it was well worth the price. The wings have great flavor and texture The dipping sauce was fabulous. It's a great value when you have the tasting menu, but if purchased as an appetizer it's overpriced for the amount of wings you receive. (I wings to go). But don't let that discourage you. The Yassa chicken had a good flavor however, it should fall off the bone and it did not. It was not as tender as it should've been it did not live up to my expectations or past experience elsewhere. I also had the ratatouille vegetables, they were absolutely divine, the yams were too stringy, but had a nice flavor. For dessert I had banana flambee it was plated nicely and delicious. Would I go again? Absolutely! read more

Had a wonderful meal at family-owned and run, BYOB Château Rouge! Currently offering prix fixe meals, our 4-top was excited to try almost every dish offered. Some of our favorites were: - Tuna Pastel (flaky pastry filled with tuna and spices, served with dipping sauce)--not fishy and also the dipping sauce was the favorite of the night! - Suya Wings (6 grilled wings marinated in Cameroonian Suya seasoning) - Misole (golden crispy plantain slices, lightly salted)--why do our homemade plantains never turn out like this?! - BH "Beignet Haricot" (tender red beans simmered in tomato sauce with garlic and herbs, served with rice)--incredibly delicious and comforting. - Yassa Poulet (chicken sauteed with onions and fresh lemon juice, served with Dijon mustard sauce)--loved the accompanying veggies! - House fruit salad--the pureed passion fruit was divine! We'll have to return to try more offerings--they'd just served their last available Banana Flambee, so that's a "start with" item next time! Welcome to Graduate Hospital, Château Rouge! read more

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We passed through the beautiful dining room and sat in the cozy patio. The service was friendly and helpful. And the food was fantastic; the flavors were unique and delicious. We recommend the very reasonable pre fix. read more

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Very nice, comfortable spot. The service was friendly and the food was good. The grilled chicken was tender and flavorful, with the flavor/seasoning being mild. They offer the option of additional sauces that can be added to season it further. I chose the peanut sauce, which was good. The sides were also tasty, which mild seasoning. read more

Chateau Rouge - Grilled chicken with mashed sweet potato and a side of sweet plantains. - French Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A welcome addition to the neighborhood. Flavorful grilled meat and delicious drinks. Beautiful decor and attentive, warm staff (and owner). My first introduction to Cameroonian cuisine and hospitality and I was very impressed! BYOB for now. read more

Phenomenal. Small, intimate restaurant with great service and very friendly. I love coming here for a dinner with my fiancé. If you're looking for something original and very tasty I cannot recommend Château Rouge highly enough! read more

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Absolutely incredible experience. The staff were so nice. The drinks were a very pleasant surprise. I had the prefixed menu which was very reasonably priced and the PERFECT amount of food. Very filling and exceptional tasting. I will be going back and making this a regular spot. read more

This relatively new local BYOB place looked great, reviews are all positive, so I went with a friend, who happened to notice the small print on the bottom of the menu saying that there was a $10 corkage fee. I confirmed that with a server, and my friend and I moved on to a different BYOB resto that didn't have a corkage fee -- most do not, especially if no wine is being sold by the restaurant! Anyway, I might try take out sometime. read more

Food is excellent and service was great. They have done a great job with the ambiance in the main dining room and back patio area. Very friendly owner and staff. Happy to have them in the neighborhood! read more

In a city filled with incredible dining experiences, Philly is quite fortunate to have Chateau Rouge be part of them. A beautifully appointed and cozy dining room sets the stage for wonderfully warm hospitality and scrumptious food. Do yourself the favor, if you haven't yet, and dine at Chateau Rouge. And if you've already dined there, do it again - you know you want to! We will be back again and again. Merci beaucoup to Jeannette and team for sharing this wonderful restaurant and experience with us! read more

Great staff, great food. Outdoor and indoor seating, comfy vibes. Great selection on mocktails for a BYOB business. Highly recommend and look forward to our next visit read more

Very friendly service, food was excellent, and very cozy atmosphere. We did the tasting menu, which wasn't too expensive, and liked every dish. Ive never had Cameroonian food before...lots of interesting spices and unique dishes, all were delicious. The yassa chicken and caramelized pineapple dessert were my two favorites. BYOB is nice too! Will definitely be back! read more

All of the food was delicious including whole grilled legado fish, which I had not previously heard of. Very pleasant atmosphere, reasonably priced! read more

We had my husband's birthday dinner at Chateau Rouge, and had an excellent experience. There were a total of 12 of us, and we dined on the beautiful outdoor patio. The staff was exceptional, and made sure that we were taken care of throughout the entire meal. Special shout out to the owner, Jeanette, who was just so incredibly pleasant, and ensured that our experience was top notch. The food itself was amazing; a unique blend of French and African flavors, that was just absolutely delicious. We will definitely be coming back here, and think this is just a great addition to the neighborhood! read more

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Beautiful interior. Great food friendly staff. Great outdoor space. Something different

Amazing food ambiance service. I can't wait to experience another dish. Highly recommend..yah dig read more

A happy accident! Went searching for Moroccan food and Chateau Rouge came up. Menu looked delicious and it was. Highly recommend the prix fixe menu. Perfect portions and a nice balance of choices. The owner, Jeannette, came out to greet us and told us about the idea behind the restaurant: a blending of Cameroonian and French cuisine. Delightful! A little loud for my taste but still a friendly atmosphere. Would definitely go back--especially for a birthday or special dinner. read more

We really enjoyed our dinner at Chateau Rouge. Such a beautiful atmosphere and the food was really special. Highly recommend the prix fix menu. The Grilled Branzino was amazing, with white Rice and Ratatouille. Will definitely return. read more

This is a wonderful little Cameroon/French restaurant with a lovely staff. The main courses of chicken and lamb were succulent! Please try... BYOB is an extra read more

The food and the service were superb. The flavors are so different yet not spicy hot so it made it a very pleasant experience. Jeannette the owner stop by the table and made everyone at the table feel welcome with her hospitality so typical of Cameron. Well done! read more

Small family owned restaurant. Hidden gem. Parisian chef with African touches. Had the restaurant week tasting menu. Lovely ambiance and very welcoming and warm people. Lamb kebab was a favorite. Delicious sauces. read more

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Excellent chicken wings! Delicious chocolate cake, and super friendly service. Also, the owner did a beautiful decoration - a real experience with West African flavors with a touch of France. Outdoor seating available which is really nice in the evenings on South Street. read more

Had a wonderful meal at Chateau Rouge. It's French & West African. I especially liked the whole grilled fish (poison braissé) and the Suya spiced chicken wings. Service was terrific. read more

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The food was so flavorful, uniquely delicious, and comforting. The staff are so welcoming and the ambiance is amazing. I will 100% come back and recommend. The prices are reasonable and the plates are very filling. Don't walk, but run to the beautifully curated restaurant. read more