06/04/09

Wonderful experience time and time again!

by EventWhiz

The Bloomsbury Bistro has a wonderfully attentive staff and Chef John Toler produces fabulous menu after fabulous menu! With the ever-changing fare, all local and fresh, you can go often without ever repeating a dish!

I only took a star away from the Bistro because service is typically slow - although I enjoy this type of dining experience, for some people it can be frustrating.

Most recently, I took my entire family as well as my boyfriend's family for a graduation celebration. Both our families are small-town folks, and we were a little worried they might find the food fussy and too exotic, but everyone loved it!

Thank you to everyone at the Bloomsbury Bistro for making every meal I have with you wonderful and memorable!

01/28/09

One of the best restaurants in the area

by apexfoodie

Bloomsbury Bistro is a first class restaurant. The food and service are always excellent and the menu is updated on a regular basis. Even though the area has gotten a number of new and interesting restaurants in the last few years, Bloomsbury continues to outshine for atmosphere, service and food.

• Pros: food, service, atmosphere

01/02/09

Incredible, Delectable

by NHolford

Wow... this classy place is hidden in the perfect little nook! We spent New Year's Eve with a group of friends and found a new favorite restaurant. This is a true Bistro. The setting is inviting and intimate, the lighting calm and relaxing. The food - amazing. The service - on point. It was a little warm inside, but that may have been due to the amount of customers for New Years Eve celebrations... 5 Stars for this 5 Points restaurant! Bravo! We'll be back very soon...

• Pros: Wonderful food, great service

12/10/08

An Evening to Remember

by michelle1824

Everything about this restaurant was great! The wait staff were extremely courteous, knowledgeable, and attentive. The food was excellent, and the meat dishes that we ordered were cooked perfectly to temperature. They really went out of their ways to show us that our business was appreciated. This restaurant really has its act together, down to every little detail. For example, the waiters learn all of the customers' names from the reservations book, so that they can be greeted and addressed properly.

The extensive wine list from well-known Californians to exceptional Bordeaux enhanced our evening to make our dining experience truly memorable.

I look forward to my future meals at Bloomsbury Bistro, and you should check it out too!

11/01/08

Seat Away From The Kitchen!

by Stefanya

The food was exceptional and the waitstaff worked well together to see to our needs. However, the seating should be away from the kitchen door because we spent our entire dinner trying to ignore the loud yelling and foul language coming from the kitchen.

09/02/08

Ask for the Tasting Menu

by myongsun

Get two appetizers, two entrees and a dessert sampler of four treats--- all for just $50! Now, that's a deal!

07/09/08

Delicious food and delightful service

by MaRandaheartsveggies

This was my first time eating at Bloomsbury and as my boyfriend and I left, we had already decided that it would be a new favorite! Having worked at a Bistro, my expectations were high and the entire experience proved to be exactly the type of service and food that I was expecting. The night started with soft, warm bread and butter. We went straight for the entrees and I ordered a steak with potatoes and mushrooms (I don't always eat just veggies). My steak was a perfect medium rare and seasoned just right. The mashed Bachelor Potatoes were delicious, full of bacon, cheese, I forget what else; I ate them all. They never made it to the take home box. My better half ordered something equally delicious, though I can't remember what all it was. I know that there were several meats involved, not just one main meat, and we tried bits and pieces of each other's meals. The atmosphere was quiet and refined. It was not too busy and when I called to make the reservation at the last minute, the hostess sounded genuinely happy that we were coming to eat. This was a perfect romantic evening for us! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

04/06/08

great meal

by susannahc

When family came to town for my birthday, we went here and we all loved our meals. The chicken was like nothing I've ever had before. Great service, great wine list, lovely decor.

12/28/07

Great food and service - bad atmosphere

by chrisdrop

That sums it up - excellent food - really. The service was great, nice - helpful people. That said - the restaurant needs to be redecorated. They have 1980's Chinese food restaurant black lacquer chairs, old carpet, blinds - no curtains (so the strip mall parking lot tends to show itself). The drop ceilings also give a cheap lighting.

I realize this sounds snotty - I am not trying to be so - in fact - this place has great possibility - they just need to close on the ambiance and it could well be the triangle's best meal.

Another oddball comment. The serving sizes could be 60% of what they were. I felt like i overate - as did my wife.

Again - we loved the food and service - maybe the best food in the triangle.

07/25/07

Great food and great customer service

by raleigh_mom

The food is fabulous and the service is top-notch. Last time we went, I forgot to ask them to hold the bacon on the app and the waitress took it back graciously without my even asking. The wine suggestion was outstanding and well-educated. Perfect for the ultimate date night!

• Pros: Service and food
• Cons: Only con is close tables