Bistros near Raleigh

“We planned a trip with friends to explore Raleigh. Went biking, concert, museums etc. Great hotel, good location, very well maintained inside and out, staff at bistro bar very helpful (Mildred) every morning...rare custo.er service..thank you!“

“Jolie is the best restaurant in Raleigh. Beverage manager Stephen is always fantastic. Knowledgeable and generous with both his time and his pours, he is always a joy to see. The food is second to none. Incredible steak tartare, tender and flavorful hanger steak, and the Normandy butter served with the bread is the best you can find. Not to mention the frites (both herb and truffle) might be the greatest fries in the world. My wife and I consistently try various restaurants in and around Raleigh, but Jolie is the one that continually exceeds expectations!“

“Spent the day exploring downtown Cary and came across this little bistro! Outside dining was great! Amazing food and friendly service! Sophia, my waitress was fantastic! Very friendly and attentive! The cocktail “The Butterfly Effect “ is just as good as it is pretty! The baked Brie and arugula/beet salad was delicious! Great find in Cary for sure!“

“Honestly for a hotel restaurant my food was really good! I usually avoid eating in the hotel but tonight I was too tired to go out. So I grabbed a complimentary drink for the reception and ordered a fried chicken sandwich. Service was friendly and prompt. The sandwich arrived hot and honesty was one of the better chicken sandwiches I've had. It had really good flavor and was juicy with fresh lettuce. The fries were cooked perfect to fit my liking which is crispy but not destroyed. Sorry I should've taken a picture... Fyi the table next to me got salads which looked really good.If you want to stay close or order room service I think you'll be pleasantly surprised as I was. Ignore the 1 star reviews that don't really relate to the restaurant. They also had a manager waking around checking on customers which is always a good sign that they care.“