Rouge Cocktail Bar has a nice atmosphere, and the bartending area is particularly cute, adding to the charm of the space. The service there was good too with all the staff being very friendly making recommendations according to our preferences. We ordered the two cocktails - Amelie and Cronos - both were decent, but nothing particularly memorable. We also ordered roasted nuts and olives as snacks. Overall, it's a solid spot to unwind, but the drinks and snacks didn't leave a lasting impression. read more

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A cozy, somewhat classy feel of a bar located in the heart of Downtown Bellevue. I went here for a company social and got the opportunity to try a bunch of cocktails. I personally tried the following 5: Alpine Old Fashioned - a smoked old fashioned evoking flavors of the PNW. I really liked this drink; strong yet easy to drink. Only downside is it would be $24 off the menu. American Pie - kind of like a hot toddy. Never really a fan of hot toddy, but this one was a good experience. Cinnamon overpowered the rest of the ingredients. Fireside - quite an excellent cocktail that evokes mint chocolate. It is built with a tequila base with chocolate liquor and bitters, so gives a little bit of a mole (chocolate based) dish. None of the ingredients overpowered one another. Also, the presentation is quite nice! Way South - a bit on the fruity + herbal side. It is a bit unique they use Yerba Mate syrup, so venturing out of the ordinary a little bit. Josephine - fruity vodka based cocktail. Not too sweet, so this could be a good option for those that don't like very sweet cocktails. It is surprising given they use fruit juices too. Overall, the cocktails were good but felt a little standard with a little splash of cool factor. Off the menu, the most impressive was the Alpine Old Fashioned, but at a $24 price tag, it is a little pricey. read more

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I've been to quite a few craft cocktail bars, in my travels. Rouge is very elegant. The curation of spirts is very good. Their cocktails are above average, but aren't amazing. What they called a Milk Punch, a favorite of New Orleans, was a country mile away from that classic. It was watery, instead of boozy, with a $20 price tag. The other cocktail that we tried was the Tiny Dancer. A bit tastier, but still exceedingly watery for a mixology bar. Bartenders are pleasant. They, like the drinks, lack a little passion and persona. Honestly I had better drinks at the AC Hotel bar, for quite a bit less. If you're trying to impress someone, or looking for a more romantic spot, you're good here. If you came for the mixology, and you know what is possible, it's a bit of a letdown, I'm afraid. read more

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I really wanted to like this spot but I gotta say the drinks just were not that good for the price. If I'm paying over $20 for a craft cocktail it's gotta be just that... a craft. And sadly they tasted basic. The spot was cute but it was cold with air conditioning blasting, we all had to keep our big puffy coats on the whole night. Props to the restaurant manager who turned the air conditioner down which helped for a bit but then it got cold again after a little while. I should add that this was not summer time and it was cold and rainy out! The food was fine but nothing to rave about. The service was really slow. The manager was friendly but it took forever for us to get our orders in and for our drinks and food to arrive. When drinks finally came one of them was the wrong order ... so more waiting. read more

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Love this place and will definitely be back! It's in old Bellevue and it's so chic inside. The guy who runs the bar/restaurant was so pleasant and clearly loves what he does. He made amazing drinks for my friends I and he provided us some history on how he chose the Brie cheese appetizer on the menu from his love of France, which by the was delicious! It had berries in it and the outer part of the Brie cheese was taken off, which made it easy to eat. I highly recommend going here! read more

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My partner and I had a fun time. It was a Saturday night at 7pm. The Bar Manager Bobby introduced himself and after a conversation, he recommended cocktails and they were delicious. Try any of the Mezcal drinks! Bobby seems to really like his career choice and seems to be great at it. I will definitely be stopping by again. read more

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Went for quick drink with friends after dinner in the area. There was live music, which we really enjoyed. The drinks were great, can't wait to try some other ones on the menu next time. read more

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Very cool/retro/hip cocktail lounge! Big menu of a wide range of interesting cocktails and everything we ordered was very tasty and unique. One was a cocktail with olive oil and dill in it that was very savory tasty. One came with an alcoholic cherry freeze pop, which was awesome. The banana old fashioned was excellent, with strong, tasty, and not gross/fake banana flavor in it. Staff behind the bar were super busy but also very friendly and great at their jobs. I definitely wanna come back and try more of the drinks! read more

All style and little substance. In the last year I've been to many of the best cocktail bars in Seattle and Bellevue. Unfortunately, Rouge is not in the tier they think they are. The cocktails are way overpriced. They charged me $26 for Whiskey Sour. To be fair, it was a special seasonal version but in no way was it worth that price. It was ok. Even for half the price I would feel the same. The group of 5 I was with felt the same about their drinks. The service was also very slow. The food was pretty good. read more

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Cute date spot in downtown Bellevue! bartender was super helpful when we asked him for drink recommendations. We like lighter and sweet drinks so we chose from the seasonal summer menu. Thought a bit pricey, cocktails were both delicious and aesthetically pleasing. Seats were very comfortable for lounging and talking, and the lighting and noise level were perfect for having good conversation. read more

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My husband and I wanted to get out and enjoy a good lounge. We were not disappointed. I found this place on google and we thought why not. Located in Old Town Bellevue, it was east to find and I loved walking down the Main Street with all of the twinkle lights setup. We were seated in a corner booth, which we enjoyed. It was quiet and private and just had very chill, relaxing vibes. We initially just came for some drinks but they had some small bites and since we were loving our time there, we stayed and had our late dinner too. I enjoyed a couple of mock tails recommended by the manager or owner I assume, and he was incredibly helpful. It was passion fruit based he said and it was delicious. My husband is a Gin fan and although the green tea he was unsure about, he went with the Zen garden. He absolutely loved it. He ended up ordering 2 more before the night was done. Let me just say for a cocktail lounge, the food was absolutely satisfying. We may just go back for the food. It was that good. We started with the marinated olives and stuffed mushrooms. Both delicious and the mushrooms were filled with Boursin and Parmesan. Sooo good! Once we enjoyed that and had decided to stay we also ordered the steak bites, baked Brie, and creamy pancetta rigatoni. Omg all three were amazing. That rigatoni was one delicious pasta. My husband made little steak and Brie bites with the baguettes they provided. Last we finished off with the rum soaked bread pudding, and it was DRENCHED. You won't have a hard time tasting the rum lol. It was moist inside and a nice crust outside. We can't wait to return. We had a lovely night out, and this place is the perfect date night spot. read more

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Great ambience, service and location. A nice place to go for a nice cocktail. I loved the espresso martini. I found the tropical negroni okayish read more

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Open up the doors and step back into the jazz era. What a feast for the soul this place is. Oh, seriously, what a glorious place this is. I would love to know who has the eye for decorating this place ... and whose heart and soul was put into the making of this place, because they surely captured a slice of mine! The service was amazing, a fantastic great gatsby vibe (F. Scott Fitzgerald would be so proud!) and the drinks were stellar. I had the Josephine and loved every drop of it. I want to go back and try the whole menu. I didn't try their food. The wait staff went out of their way to make everything wonderful and perfect for us. They let us stay later than we should. We were having fun, but we were slightly too loud, slight too obnoxious, and slightly too gergarious -- due to too many drinks prior in the evening -- and what is most impressive is the lovely staff didn't even reveal an ounce of annoyance. I was thoroughly impressed with their congeniality and ability to maintain such class, grace and even joy under pressure. (I'm not promoting over- drinking and we did take ubers home, btw....) Also, we wanted more to drink, because the drinks were just so yummy, but they very kindly and sweetly told us they needed to close. It was such a great night. I will go back again to drink some more fancy drinks and make a little better 2nd impression! : ) read more

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We came here for happy hour and left with blurry vision, so yeah, you could say we had a good time here! My friend picked out Rouge Cocktail Lounge for our happy hour spot, which is a new, trendy cocktail bar in Old Bellevue. We visited on a Tuesday right, soon after happy hour started and we were the only patrons there then. But as the night went on, the place filled. The space is large enough for a few groups and couples. It's a dark cocktail bar, with one area towards the back with red lighting and a velvet sofa, which looked more intimate. On happy hour, they had a handful of small bites and cocktails for about $10. The Manhattan was solid, which was basically all bourbon. I enjoyed it! They had a good selection of cocktails though, which is what they're known for. But if that's not your thing, they do offer wine, beers and hard seltzers, with small plates, like charcuterie boards, deviled eggs, etc. Overall, this was a nice cocktail bar that'll get pricey the longer you stay, if ya catch my drift. Staff was friendly and the aesthetics here gave me speakeasy vibes, with its dark lighting and velvet seating. I recommend stopping by if you're looking for a cocktail or four in Old Bellevue. read more

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Rouge is a cozy spot in old Bellevue. The drinks are phenomenal and there's a lot of seating both in the front, as well as a secluded area in the back. I would suggest dressing up a little bit just to match the vibe. Sometimes the service can be slow when packed, but the bartenders are attentive and friendly. read more

Let's talk about this amazing find in Bellevue!! My husband and I have been on the hunt for amazing date night areas in our local city and this place came up! I am always a big fan of unique and creative cocktails and this place delivers!! We didn't do a reservation since it was first come first serve but on Friday night it was not super packed! I loved the beautiful dark atmosphere which makes you feel like you're in a speakeasy. For our drinks - the only one star I removed was on the timing of the drinks. Our first set of drinks did come long after we were done with our food which I would have loved to have my drinks before the food. My favorite drink has to be this pink cocktail!! I have never had something like this before but it was delicious and so refreshing! Also the food that we got which was the brisket Mac and cheese was super flavorful and amazing! A great small plate for my husband and I! Would love to come back and try out some more food and cocktails!! read more

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I was early for dinner reservations in Bellevue so dropped in for a drink and wish I had time to stay longer! The bartender and server were awesome! I asked for something along the lines of a lemon drop cocktail and got a wonderful custom creation. I don't know what was in it other than vodka but I could drink roughly 10 just for the taste. I simultaneously wanted to chug it and savor it. 20/10! They offer small bites and have a happy hour. They have wine but I highly recommend straying from that unless, by some unfortunate circumstances, you don't drink liquor and ended up in a cocktail bar. It was relatively early on a Friday, probably around 5:30p and it wasn't too busy when I popped in but by the time I left it was filling up. I can see this being a great place for post-work decompressing, pre-dinner drinks, the first stop on a boujee Bellevue bar crawl, or a solo treat yourself! I am excited to have a new spot on my list and will come back soon with more time carved out to get the full experience! read more

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It was a last minute walk in. Upon entering, we were greeted and seated. The selection is vast and there is something to choose for every type of person. The evenings ambiance was romantic, moody and full of great music. It was a lot of fun to sit back, enjoy the company of a friend, enjoy a couple glasses, take in the romance of the atmosphere and leave satisfied. The staff was courteous and kind. Thank you Rouge Lounge! read more

I'll preface this by saying we have been to Rouge several times, and the drinks have been decent. This is what warrants 2 stars instead of 1. Service has been variable, but we do tend to bring friends when they visit from out of town due to the unique setting on Main Street. Well, we had some friends visiting and decided to go to Rouge for a drink. We walked in and didn't see the hostess, so we walked up to the bar to ask for a seat. The bartender saw us walking toward him and made a rude remark, saying something along the lines of "You think you can just walk in here? Not even going to check in with the hostess?" The hostess then came over, and told us we were welcome to sit wherever we wanted, as the bar was nearly empty. We didn't stay for a drink because of how awful this interaction was, and this really soured our night. We will no longer be bringing friends here or returning ourselves, which is really unfortunate because we were excited about this bar. read more

My wife and I have been here a few times after enjoying dinner in downtown Bellevue. And while the location and environment are welcoming, the lack of drink options on their menu and the fact that the menu is outdated leaves too much opportunity for inflating - or at least disguising - the very high cost of their drinks if you want a standard drink not listed on their menu. On our last visit, my wife ordered a non-alcoholic drink listed on their menu which the bartender indicated hasn't been available for some time. He recommended another drink, but didn't tell her it was twice as expensive as the one she ordered. When we got the check we discovered they charged $16 for this NON-alcoholic drink, not $8. My drink was also more expensive than expected. The handful of drinks to choose from on the menu are both limited and confusing (listing just "Broker's", "Condesa", or "Los Vecinos" without indicating what these things are makes it tough to pick a drink), so I asked for a common bourbon drink that ended up being $19. So our total for one drink and one non-alcoholic drink was over $40 after taxes and tip. This came as quite the unpleasant surprise and one that we'd prefer not to experience again. read more

Beautiful place to go for a drink. Live music on Thursdays. Happy hour is a good deal, 5-6pm. Our first round of cocktails were disappointing. Like another reviewer mentioned, they tasted watered down. Our second round of drinks were better. read more

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This is one of my absolute favorite places to get date night drinks. The lounge has a great ambiance - think velvet comfy couches and nicely spread out. They also have a couple of outdoor tables. I love sitting by the window inside, esp when they open the windows. Their drinks are strong, be warned. They're the dangerous kind that taste great and don't taste that strong sometimes but definitely are. They are so unique and use liquors that you can't normally find. They also have a small bites menu that is pretty good (though I would steer clear of the deviled eggs, they're too soft to be eaten properly). Overall love this place and will always come back! read more

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Wandered into Rouge after stuffing our faces at Dough Zone. We were interested in having a nice cocktail to end the evening. We sat at the bar and were immediately served a bowl of spiced nuts. The nuts were a nice mix of nuts and corn. After talking with the bartender for a few minutes we ordered. Husb got an old-fashioned and I ordered a hot cocktail that was essentially spiced apple cider with bourbon. Both were presented well and delicious. The bartender was awesome. He gave great tips, made delicious cocktails, and even told a rowdy table to try and keep it down a little because this is a cocktail bar (yes!). When we checked our bill, we learned that we had been charged for the nuts. We mentioned it to the bartender that we would be happy to pay for them since we are them but it wasn't made clear that they were not complimentary. He apologized and removed it. He thought we had ordered them since we had them. After we had received the new bill, the nut guy came and tried to bring us another! . Our theory is that he was hired only to serve nuts so his ulterior motive is to subtly push nuts upon people to drive up nut sales for a promotion to nuts director. So watch out for the guy that brings you spiced nuts! Those are not free! I'm just joking about the nuts. Come here. Have cocktails. Enjoy! read more

Loved the cocktails!! Their hummus and pita is also delicious and pairs well with a few drinks. The ambience is pretty and staff were friendly! read more

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To summarize my experience: i'm just gonna reiterate what everybody else on this Yelp is already saying. The barback/server guy with dark hair, dark outfit, and glasses comes off rude as hell. Drinks are pretty expensive imo so it has to be delicious and it wasn't the best I've had, but it was good and aesthetically appealing. BIGGEST ISSUE: If you're gonna forget about giving us the check when we asked for it half an hour ago, give the pretty girls at the bar all four of their individual checks before ours, and then willfully ignore me at the bar when I'm trying to get your attention as the LAST person in the seating section- at least give us a correct check. Idk how that happened but they overcharged us incorrectly on the check, even after we got our drinks correctly ? Huhh? Super odd, but the barback tonight (fella with glasses and dark hair) was nottt ittt. We were literally the last people in our seating section and he went onto closing tasks without the inclination to check us out. I tried to approach him at the bar as one of the last patrons in the building and after glancing at me he continued to do his side tasks! Bruh! I had to yell "eXcUsE mE"'pretty obnoxiously before he looked up at me, then went on to finish loading cups in the dishwasher before finallyyy printing out an incorrect check :(( Slowww and mediocre service, we dont usually get offended by service as my bf and i are former restaurant servers, but the guy working tonight came off pretty rudely by forgetting we existed -_- read more

Have been to Rouge many times, and it used to be great. Bobby made some of the best cocktails on the east side and on par with some of the best Seattle bars. Inventive, premium spirits, always something new to try. The Soda Shop Negroni, Beauregard, and Full Service were all instant classics worth ordering again. Unfortunately management replaced all the staff (or they quit, unclear) a few months back. I have been in twice since. First time the new staff didn't know how to correctly make any of the cocktails and brought us some that were just straight up wrong (like this cocktail I ordered is a riff on a gin sour but you brought me a Manhattan... wtf). Now the new staff/management have replaced the entire menu with lower quality average at best cocktails made with cheap ingredients but kept the prior premium prices. It's just an average cocktail you can get at any bar or restaurant in the area now but for more money and with a reduced food menu. Skip it. read more

I went here when it first opened and didn't go back for awhile because there was no food on the menu, but I went back the other day and we thoroughly enjoyed it! The service was fantastic, the manager gave us a history lesson on chartreuse and gave us a dollop of it on our dessert. The craft cocktails are tasty and well made, I'd call them artisan even. We ordered the truffle chips and they were so good we had to get a second order! We also go the pita and hummus platter which had fresh carrots and cucumbers and what tasted like homemade hummus, very healthy. Vibe was cool, it's very dark in there with black walls and a little on the louder side. read more

Thanks for replying- actually both google and apple maps showed you guys were still open, so the door notice and website seemed to be the only way to know. but understand with covid it's difficult. and we'll definitely try to support businesses and yours since it's open again! good to hear read more

Tiramisu is extremely sweet and alcohol forward beware. It is good but just know what you're getting into. It's a dessert rather than a light cocktail. The Chandon spritz is a nice light refreshing cocktail. Service is great and friendly. Outside area is the best spot to sit and grab a drink. Inside is very dark and moody read more

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I had such an incredible experience here, I have been excited to try this place out for awhile and to say they exceeded my expectations would be an understatement. - Fantastic cocktails - Amazing hospitality (If service is black and white and hospitality is color this place was a Vincent Van Gogh painting) - The atmosphere invites you into a fun and intimate setting for conversation. Couple stories: - When introducing the idea of questions the bartender (Paige) was excited to create a dialogue to help my girlfriend and I get the drinks we were looking for. Her presence and attitude made us feel like the most important people in that moment. - When I went in to pay Bobby, who I learned oversaw operations, was friendly, introduced himself and a regular guest, and created fun conversation while fulfilling the transaction. All of this to say, Rogue was an easy place to put on my list of great date night spots and ways to close out a day off. I could not recommend enough. read more

Nice addition to the bar scene in Old Bellevue! Drinks and vibes were really cute! Docking two stars because service was slow and it took forever for our drinks to arrive - we had to flag down two different people to place our orders and waited another 30 minutes for our drinks to arrive. Would come back again to try different drinks as there aren't too many options for cute cocktails in Bellevue! read more

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Loved it. Loved everything about it. What a great spot. Support small businesses. They have been through it and you won't be sorry read more

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This place is my favorite place in Bellevue. The ambience is great, the drinks are amazing, and the bartenders are friendly, knowledgeable, and it feels like they genuinely enjoy what they are doing. I've been served their own concoctions which I thought was really interesting. The second time we went in after two weeks, Zeke recognized us right away, which was surprising. We keep going back for the drinks and to see what new drinks Zeke and Luis will offer. read more

Favorite bar in Bellevue. Creative menu but also customized drinks. Chill to upbeat atmosphere depending on the day. You can't not like the bartenders. read more

Attentive service is what strikes me first. While I didn't particularly enjoy their drink list, the bartender worked with me to find something that would suit my fancy! I loved that. And here's the kicker. I didn't fuss or say I didn't like my drink. He just paid attention and could tell it wasn't my favorite. SUPER BONUS POINTS! Come here for drinks! They'll make you happy! read more

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Loved their cocktails. Wish they had at least some shareable but can understand given it's a speak easy. Ambiance was top notch, although the place was a bit smaller than I expected. Service was Okay and nothing to complain about. read more

Nice place for specialty cocktails with a nice ambiance. Drinks are pricey but worth it.

Walked in after dinner around 6:30pm on a Friday night with my partner and we waited by the sign "wait to be seated". A friendly server came over and let us know that it was open seating. We grabbed a seat at the high top table and admired the decor and overall mood of the establishment. I ordered Pink Lady and my partner (loves Old Fashioned) ordered the Sunday Kind of Love. Pink Lady: Corzon Blanco, Gin, Clear Creek Pear Brandy, Grenadine, Lemon, Egg White Usually I don't order Gin based drinks, but I am a sucker for Egg Whites in a drink along with any fruit. I thoroughly enjoyed my drink and was tempted for another. Sunday Kind of Love: Apple Infused Buffalo Trace, Grand Marnier, House Citrus Bitters My partner could not stop raving about his drink. He told me this was basically like his favorite Old Fashioned but without the sugar. Also mentioned this is his favorite drink next to his all time favorite Old Fashioned he had in Vegas. (He ordered another one without hesitation when asked by our server haha!) We were full from dinner but wanted to try out a bite from their menu. We got the Deviled Eggs (Crispy Bacon, Peperonata, Smoked Salmon). Deviled Eggs came out with one of each and I tried the crispy bacon and it was delicious! Soft egg and creamy center with the salty and crisp texture of the bacon. I'm curious to try some of their other bites on the menu. I'm so pleasantly surprised to find a great cocktail bar (food, drinks, mood/decor, and friendly service all amazing) in Bellevue without having to go to Seattle. It was perfect for our date night. Will come here again with some friends for another night out :) read more

We absolutely LOVED the jazz/piano playing and the speakeasy ambience!! The place is a gem in Old Bellevue. Parking can be challenging on weekends, but the drinks are stiff - and service is always great. I strongly recommend it for special occasions. read more

This place has to be one of my favorite spots here in Bellevue! Beyond the beautiful ambiance, the service was top notch from start to finish - Everyone we interacted with went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable and our sever was friendly and attentive. The drinks were AMAZING! I had the martini which was light and refreshing. The stuffed mushrooms and sliders were perfectly portioned and packed with flavor. Highly recommend read more