Le Moulin Rouge
Tiverton
Restaurant in Tiverton, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Moulin rouge is a practical Tiverton dinner option for a low-friction date night or small celebration, but it is not the pick for diners who need a clearly documented cuisine, chef, price tier, or signature order before committing. Cross-shop Boat House for waterside polish, The Red Dory for a more defined food identity, and Casino Cafe & Grille for a more casual fallback.
About Le Moulin Rouge
Moulin rouge in Tiverton is an evening-focused restaurant with smart casual dress. It offers useful planning details regarding timing and expectations, though information on cuisine, chef, menu format, price, or awards is limited.
Diners should treat Moulin rouge as a Tiverton dinner option. Details on cuisine, chef, price tier, tasting format, or awards are not specified, so confirm any menu-specific or service-specific questions directly with the venue before planning around them.
Book it for an easy Tiverton dinner, not for a researched tasting-menu night
Moulin rouge is best evaluated on its basics: Tiverton location, evening hours, and smart casual dress. If the group includes guests with dietary needs, confirm before committing, as the venue does not specify details that support making assumptions about substitutions or allergy handling.
The current operating pattern points toward dinner, with service Wednesday through Saturday from 5–8:30 PM and Sunday from 4–8 PM. It is closed Monday and Tuesday. Readers looking for breakfast, brunch, or lunch should choose another format rather than trying to force this one into the wrong slot.
Where it sits among nearby alternatives
If the decision is between Moulin rouge and other nearby options, use the occasion and your own current menu research as the filter. Boat House and The Red Dory are natural comparison points, while Casino Cafe & Grille, 15 Point Road, and Pomodoro may also be worth checking depending on the kind of meal you want.
For readers building a broader local plan, start with our full Tiverton restaurants guide. Moulin rouge belongs on the shortlist when the hours and smart casual dress code fit your dinner plan; it drops lower if the night needs a specific culinary hook, a published price signal, or more detailed pre-booking information.
Planning details
- Location
- 1403 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- moulinrougerestaurant.com
- Phone
- +14016244320
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Moulin rouge sits quietly within Tiverton’s East Bay corridor, rooted in a region defined by family farms, salt marshes and a working coastal fishing network. The profile leans into a provenance-first, quietly confident French sensibility rather than the louder, tourist-facing dining across the Sakonnet River. On Main Road it occupies a small‑town commercial strip where local businesses and a nascent dining scene coexist; the result is a charming, scenic and slightly rustic feel that privileges ingredient quality and regional connections over flashy presentation. The sense of discovery and local sourcing defines the restaurant’s character.
Best For
This is a dinner-oriented destination that suits people who want a more considered French meal anchored in local supply chains. The kitchen’s menu signaling—scrod nantua, duck l’orange and lobster a l’amer—points to plates built for evening service and special evenings out. It works well for date nights, special occasions and group dinners among locals and visitors moving between Newport and the farms of Little Compton. Because the place trades on seasonal coastal and farm sourcing, guests should expect menus that reflect what’s available locally rather than fixed, tourist-focused offerings.
Ordering Tips
Lean on the menu’s named classics: the scrod nantua, duck l’orange and lobster a l’amer are highlighted signature dishes and good starting points for a first visit. Because the restaurant emphasizes East Bay sourcing—working with nearby farms and coastal fisheries—menus are likely to shift with season and catch; ask servers about what’s fresh and what’s sourced locally that day. The description also suggests calling ahead or inquiring directly to confirm current menu items and any special preparations tied to the region’s seasonal bounty.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy country setting with charming Paris-style themed dining rooms featuring moderate noise levels.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- scrod nantua
- duck l'orange
- lobster a l'amer
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1403 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Boat House, Notable alternative
- The Red Dory, Notable alternative
- 15 Point Road, Notable alternative
- Casino Cafe & Grille, Notable alternative
- Pomodoro, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Moulin rouge compares in Tiverton
Moulin rouge is the easy-dinner choice in this Tiverton set: useful when the plan needs to stay simple and local, less convincing when the meal needs a strong documented hook. Boat House is the better pick for diners prioritizing setting and a more occasion-ready waterfront feel, while The Red Dory is the stronger choice when a clearer restaurant identity matters more than convenience.
For value and flexibility, Casino Cafe & Grille is the more casual alternative, especially for groups that do not want to over-plan. 15 Point Road and Pomodoro are better cross-shops if the group is willing to look beyond Tiverton for a meal with a different room or format.
The recommendation: choose Moulin rouge for an easy local dinner with low booking friction. Choose Boat House for a more polished setting, The Red Dory for a more food-led night, and Casino Cafe & Grille when casual reliability matters more than ambience.
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Compare Le Moulin Rouge
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Moulin rouge | Tiverton | No published awards |
| Boat House | Tiverton | No published awards |
| The Red Dory | Tiverton | No published awards |
| 15 Point Road | Portsmouth | No published awards |
| Casino Cafe & Grille | Tiverton | No published awards |
| Pomodoro | Bristol | No published awards |
How Moulin rouge Tiverton compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Moulin rouge?
If you want another option to compare, look at Boat House, The Red Dory, 15 Point Road, Casino Cafe & Grille, and Pomodoro. Check current menus, hours, and availability before deciding which one best fits your plans.
What should I wear to Moulin rouge?
The dress code is smart casual. That fits an evening dinner in Tiverton, with service Wednesday to Saturday from 5–8:30 PM and Sunday from 4–8 PM.
What should a first-timer know about Moulin rouge?
Start with the hours: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, then open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 5–8:30 PM, with Sunday service from 4–8 PM. Cuisine, price tier, chef, awards, or menu format are not specified, so confirm those details directly if they matter to your visit.
Is lunch or dinner better at Moulin rouge?
Dinner is the clear choice, since the posted hours are evening-only, with Sunday starting at 4 PM and the rest of the week at 5 PM. If you need a midday meal, you will need to look elsewhere.
