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Bloomsbury Bistro

509 W Whitaker Mill Rd Ste 101
Raleigh, NC 27608
Phone: (919) 834-9011
Fax: (919) 834-9096
Bloomsbury Bistro
Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
Glenwood Avenue
Hours:
Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10pm

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Bloomsbury Bistro

Nationally Renowned Cuisine in a Neighborhood Setting.

  • Extensive Wine List
  • Private Parties
  • Cooking School

Located in the heart of Raleigh at Five Points, Bloomsbury Bistro serves nationally renowned cuisine in a comfortable, neighborhood setting. Critics and food writers agree that Bloomsbury has a firm grasp on the entire dining experience. With a seasonal menu that changes every six weeks, chef John Toler stretches the bounds of traditional French cooking by incorporating ethnic ingredients and styles from around the globe. In addition to an intimate dining room, Bloomsbury offers a private dining area, the perfect setting for special events. Whether you wish to enjoy a four-course meal or just to sample an intriguing appetizer over a glass of wine, Bloomsbury is sure to please.

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Editorial Review for Bloomsbury Bistro – by Kira Krauss

In Short
The country club-esque decor and polished waitstaff bring to mind supper club dining, amplified by the presence of neighborhood regulars who all seem to know one another. With a French menu that changes every six weeks, Bloomsbury Bistro offers variety that can't be matched. Using the best local and seasonal ingredients, the chef creates menus that run the gamut from tried-and-true favorites to inventive new dishes.

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Where To Sit

Some of Bloomsbury Bistro's tables are very close together. Diners uncomfortable with this arrangement should mention it when making reservations.

User Reviews for Bloomsbury Bistro

Citysearch (17), Dine.com (3 ), Judy's Book (2 ), Frommer's (1 ), AOL CityGuide (2 ), All (25)

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/06/2008 Posted 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.

3 Star Rating: Average

12/28/2007 Posted 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.

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Editor's Review

Locally renowned chef John Toler keeps Five Points crowd returning with top-rate cocktails and an eclectic menu.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where To Sit

Some of Bloomsbury Bistro's tables are very close together. Diners uncomfortable with this arrangement should mention it when making reservations.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • Bar only

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10pm

Dress Code

  • Dressy

Cuisines

  • Steakhouse
  • French

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Diners Club

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Date Spot
  • Fine Dining

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