Ruex Cafe and Bar

I had SOME expectations when coming here for a date night with my husband. Extremely disappointing. We sat down near the bar, and quickly realized how suffocating the area was. Our waiter, who didn't introduce himself, turned it on just after we asked why the air was so dense. The waiter, who never introduced himself by the way, offered no timely service. We had longbreaks between drinks appetizers and main course. He was standing just near the bar so he could see We had empty glasses and plates, but there was lack of interest. Then came time to order the main course and I was asked which sauces I'd like with my fries. I chose truffle and it cost me extra without me knowing I was purchasing some additions. Appetizers, we got the fritters which was pretty good! But the gluten burger was just mediocre. When it came to the bill, the waiter pressurized us to stop eating and make the payment. I have seen this before in other restaurants but waiters are very careful when disrupting a meal to get a payment thru. I dont recommend this place simply because the owner doesn't seem to be around so the waiter seems to think he doesn't need to do his job. There was one female waiter as well(dont know her namw), but just to be clear she was the only good thing about this restaurant. She was kind, responsive, and showed some interest. If this place stays afloat it's due to the appetizers and the nice young lady who picked up the slack.

I ordered the gluten-free veggie burger and was casually offered three oil options for my fries… unprompted. I chose one, assuming it was just part of the service. Nowhere was it mentioned that this would cost extra… until I saw the bill. This kind of sneaky, unclear pricing is exactly what drives people away. If you’re going to charge more, say so upfront. It’s not about the amount… it’s the complete lack of transparency. Don’t offer options like it’s hospitality, then quietly tack on a fee. That’s price gouging, and I have zero tolerance for it. This left a bad taste in my mouth. I wouldn’t recommend for the simple fact that this restaurant doesn’t move with honesty.

Very calming environment with friendly staff. Gluten free menu is so good. Had the waffles and chicken with a spicy syrup that topped it off perfectly. Definitely my top go to now for gluten free dining out!