I do love the ambiance here. The service is top-notch. The menu is creative and the food is lovely to look at. I only wish I could say I liked eating here too.
I've been to Rouge several times, most recently early 2009, and have yet to be impressed, especially with the main courses. Over-salted rack of lamb (NB: I have an affinity to salt and even MSG, so this isn't a case of bland-palate-syndrome) and tough, over-cooked trout come to mind. Neither are really challenging things to do properly, so I don't get it. But until they got it, I'll be eating elsewhere.

I like to take out-of-towners here if the plan is a mellow night of hanging out. The decor is traditional and beautiful and the experience is definitely unique. Now if only they had some tobacco-free fruity shishas...