Overall: The experience was great. Delicious, well-portioned food. Great service. Nice decor and plenty of parking. Will come back again. Ambiance: The restaurant is near a La Quinta and the other Village Tavern. There was plenty of parking. The host greeted us and sat us for our reservation. I was pleasantly surprised by all the real plants! Now, I can't confirm if all were real but the ones surrounding our booth were. It has an upscale look and was not crowded for a Monday night. Service: Great service. Came and checked on us in great time intervals. They even packed my leftovers for me. Drinks: We had the Orange Pablo and Cucumber Tonic. They were both made really well. The cucumber drink was refreshing while the Orange Pablo reminded me of another drink I could not place but was still really good. Food: They have bread service! We were going to ask but the service asked if we wanted it. The butter was flavored and delicious. The bread was unique. A little more thick and dry for me but still good. We ordered the Brussels sprouts for an app - it was amazing! Highly recommended. For entrees, we got the Ahi Tuna and Duck. The portion sizes were so great and the food was honestly top tier. I was so impressed with the levels of flavors in the respective dishes. I can honestly say I haven't had that thoughtfulness in flavor in a while. There were separate flavors but they mixed together really well. The ahi tuna was cooked perfect aka seared and rare. The duck was a decent portion, but was a little on the overcooked side...it was still amazing and greatly flavored. I will be coming again! read more

I went to lunch here recently and had a lovely time. The restaurant has an upscale but welcoming vibe. The host who greeted us was so friendly. I ordered the shrimp tacos which were really tasty and had a nice kick to them. I also loved the sweet potato fries. I also HIGHLY recommend the pesto butter they serve with the bread. It was some of the best flavored butter I've had. I'm still thinking about it The lunch menu had a ton of options, including lots of different price points. It's nice to have a place that has options for people with different budgets - here most people can find something that would work. Makes this a good place to go with a group. And all the entrees came with a side. The waitress Gabriela was fantastic. She was attentive throughout the meal and so nice. This is a lovely lunch or dinner spot. If you have been, check it out! read more

Bleu Restaurant and Bar - Shrimp tacos with a kimchi slaw. I got a side of sweet potato fries so the sauces are honey mustard and ranch. Both were great! - Bars Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Quiet early dinner. The server was attentive and offered suggestions. I ordered the rack of lamb and my wife had the pasta. Both were delicious. I had a Malbec to accompany my entree. The wine selection by the glass has limited choices and price per bottle is somewhat lofty. The noise volume was just right. Don't overlook the bar for that last minute cordial. read more

Service was excellent. Greeted by owner. Seated right away. Chill ambiance during our meal. Food was good. I ordered an omelet and some fruit. Great for larger groups. Just make reservations in advanced. Big Bar for those who enjoy some good spirits. read more

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Went there for Father's day. The food quality has gone down. . I would not recommend this place. It used to be good in the past. The bread as not fresh and the waitress said she reheated it for us . The rack of lamb came with for small pieces of meat about the size of a half dollar. The lamb was fatty so that made the edible portion even smaller. The key lime pie tasted like a previoualy frozen pie no real key lime flavor. Defintely a disappointment. read more

They way they handled our party of 20 was absolutely amazing and engaging. The staff was prepared and moved quickly throughout the evening. The menu wasn't as low fat keto friendly but the Brussels sprouts were delicious. OMG, the perfect crunch and flavor was found in every bite. The ambiance has always been inviting for a high end restaurant. read more

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American cuisine isn't my favorite, but I was pleased dining here. The atmosphere of the restaurant is quite nice and refined. The food was pretty tasty as well. Service was exceptional. We got calamari, scallops, steak and mashed potatoes- your classic more upscale American cuisine. Overall no complaints! Would consider coming here again on a special occasion. read more

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I have been to Bleu a few times now and have had a good experience each time. The service is great - the hosts and servers are always so pleasant, however sometimes the wait times can be a bit long - not sure if they are short staffed or just an off night or two but did find that if we were not ready to order right away we might be waiting a bit before the server would return. The last time I had been to Bleu I hadn't really been blown away by any of the food, but I will say their shrimp and grits I had this most recent time was fantastic!! The restaurant was also adorably decorated for the holidays which added a nice ambiance. However, I do have a somewhat sensitive nose and I will say the restaurant itself smelled a bit like strong cleaning products and I didn't find that totally enjoyable. Overall a good food - maybe will order for pick up next time as they had a sign that they also offer that as an option! read more

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I came here with a group of work colleagues for dinner on a Monday night since we had out of town guests visiting my workplace. We initially had a reservation for 6pm but called and requested to move the reservation to 5:15pm because we finished our workplace meetings earlier than anticipated. Bleu was very accommodating and able to adjust the reservation for our group of 10. They had a table set up and ready for us in a side room off the main dining area. As our party began arriving, they were brought to the table and drinks were promptly offered. There were menus on the table. The menu is pretty diverse and includes a lot of seafood items. I am not a seafood fan but they had a nice selection of other options that appealed to me. Our initial group ordered a myriad of appetizers while we waited for the rest of our group to arrive. Once everyone had arrived and had a chance to review the menu, we placed our orders. A few in the group ordered salads or soup which were brought out before the main entrees. I heard several positive comments about their soups. Our meals arrived a short while later in small groups until the table was fully delivered. Everyone was oohing and aahing about the entree's. I ordered their smoked bacon and pimento cheese burger and it looked amazing. I thought the burger tasted delicious and the pimento cheese on top was perfect. I was thankful to see the pimento cheese was not just a mixture of shredded cheese and mayonnaise, I had a bad experience at a restaurant in Asheville, and I am somewhat apprehensive to order pimento cheese because of that experience. The pimento cheese was well mixed and prepared like it should be on top of the burger. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the service was perfect with refills anticipated by our server. I would highly recommend and look forward to bringing my wife here since we've never been before. read more

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I like Bleu and eat there once or twice a month. Tonight, however, a friend and I both ordered the same entree - $24 each on the menu. The bill was $26 each. When I asked the wait staff, the response was that the menu was "behind". I was refunded $4 in cash (but still paid tax on the $4 higher charge). On my way out, I mentioned this to a friend who was finishing up dinner, and he said that he had run into this recently -- charging higher costs than the menu reflects. FYI -- not right. read more

We were by Hanes Mall and got hungry. After leaving Academy, we drove right by Blue. We remembered how we had driven by it a 100 times and always said we would try it. The hostess kindly greeted us and asked if we had a reservation. We did not. She immediately sat us anyway. Note-definitely make a reservation if you can! The place gets very busy! Our waitress was phenomenal! She suggested my Man's meal and he LOVED it! We started with the Hot Crab Dip with plenty of warm baguettes! It was full of crab and stayed hot the entire time we enjoyed it! He ordered (by her recommendation) the Fried Dill Pickle Marinated Chicken Breast. This has just the right amount of pickle flavor. Super GOOD! I have to note that the greens reminded him of how Grandma makes greens! Oh, and I wanted to steal his potatoes! I do not know how they made them, but they were extra delicious!!! I could swing by and just have a bowl of those potatoes for lunch! I ordered the Lobster Ravioli! We picked Blue because they serve Lobster Ravioli! This dish sticks to your ribs! A perfect meal on a chilly North Carolina night. Our perfect waitress brought me some bread for dipping! That really made the meal extra hearty! You must ask for the bread! This place hides! Do not wait to stop and treat yourself to the glorious Blue experience! We are looking forward to eating here again (with reservations)! Most Sincerely! read more

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The grilled salmon was perfectly cooked! Crispy on the outside, tender and flaky inside. Lightly seasoned with a very smooth lemon and herb sauce; it had a fresh, clean flavor that was wonderful. Paired with a side of grilled veggies, it was a simple yet satisfying dish done right. The service was great and it was very laid back for lunch which I enjoyed so you can take a hour or so to just chill out for a few. Have heard great things about this place was glad I was able to see for myself. Will definitely be back again soon. read more

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I've been here several times and for the most part, I enjoy the food in itself. Many different food options and a full bar area as well. The last few times I've been, I will say it could be a bit cleaner on the inside. We usually sit in the bar area, and the bartender serves food and also works the bar area. She pretty good at it as well. The sanitation grade was quite low, so hopefully it will improve in the following months! read more

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This is another place I've had on my bucket list for awhile now. I am always intrigued by a restaurant that has a large percentage of Elite reviews that are positive, and this upscale place certainly has that. It's located across from Village Tavern and getting there the first time takes some twists and turns. The interior is well done, attractive, softly lit, with a huge vase dominating part of the central area - other flowers and decorations abound! The lunch menu, while nice, is not nearly as broad and interesting as the dinner one - no duck or lamb, only steak was a sirloin, for instance! I ordered She Crab Soup, and Grilled Salmon with lemon butter, Mashed Potatoes, and Mixed Vegetables. The soup was on the table quickly, rich and creamy, the nice flavor enhanced by some dry sherry from the bar! There was a decent amount of jumbo crab meat. The salmon soon arrived, beautifully plated, perfectly cooked to order, with a nice outside crust adding to both the appearance and the flavor. The potatoes were made from scratch, very smooth, incredibly flavorful. The Mixed Vegetables - green beans (haricot verts style), julienned carrots, sliced summer squash, and a bit of broccoli - were very nicely grilled, enhancing the flavorful and preserving the fresh texture. This was a very, very good lunch meal, and the service was its equal. This place can hold its own with the neighboring Village Tavern, in all respects, at least as a lunch spot - actually a little more relaxed and comfortable - of course it was an early lunch - which I consistently find to be the best kind! Ambiance - 5 Food - 5 Service - 5 Value - 4.5 read more

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Food was pretty good for the price. Service was lacking, we sat at bar and bartender seemed spread thin and not having a good day at work. Cleanliness of bathrooms and bar top was not very good. Too many other choices to spend your money for an overall average experience read more

So-So. Chowder was cold, french fries cold. Fried oyster was good on the seafood platter. The platter was just ok. Server was not very welcoming. Seems like she didn't want to be there. Ambiance was good. Owner/manager seemed tired and overworked. Not a happy place. read more

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I was brought me here for my birthday dinner and it was a great experience. We had reservations and were promptly sat. We ordered a couple of drinks and the crispy calamari appetizer. The calamari was lightly fried and the perfect texture. I had one of the BEST wedge salads I've ever had, the preserved tomatoes on this dish really made it pop! I had the Angus Ribeye, which could have done with some finishing salt but was cooked a perfect medium rare. Finished the meal with a crème brûlée dessert; the restaurant had to add a little more brûlée to my crème but they did it with no problem! Overall a great experience and a wonderful atmosphere. I'd love to return! read more

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Underrated and often overlooked is Bleu restaurant. I would give them a solid 4.5 if Yelp allowed half stars as I feel like 4 is too low but 5 should be reserved for the absolute best places. The food at Bleu is consistent and flavorful. Everything I've ever ordered there has come out of the kitchen hot and fresh, and the service is always very good. I would love to see them change up the menu a bit and get a little more creative with their dishes but you really can't go wrong with their menu so I guess if it isn't broke, don't fix it. On this visit I ordered my salmon medium and it had the most delicious "crust" on the exterior while the interior was cooked to medium and not dried out. My date ordered the lamb and it was cooked just right. read more

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Our server, Brian, was attentive, lively, and a delight. He gave us an overview of the menu, shared his favorites, and checked in regularly to ensure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious and the menu featured several enticing options. Highly recommend, for excellent service and fabulous food. read more

We have driven by this place for the last year and a half!!! We walked in and immediately were greeted by Sam. He gave us recommendations that were spot on. The wife had a the sea bass and it was amazing and a really good size! The she crab soup was one of the best I've ever had. The mixed green salad was very tasty and large. Ashley was our server and just started working here and she was perfect. Food came out hot and tasty. I would highly recommend this place read more

The ambiance is lovely and quiet. The food is always delicious, and the servers seem well trained. They have live music 2 nights a week so we don't go then because we prefer the peacefulness. But there's something for everyone! read more

Came before a performance in Greensboro. Had a reservation, but were seated right away with tables open. Server was great, half-price wine glasses on Tuesdays. Warm bread with herbed butter was yummy. Fried Brussels were wonderful. Duck was cooked perfectly, delicious. The fried rice that came with it was a little spicy but not too bad for my sensitive taste buds. Highly recommend. read more

Lunch today was pretty close to perfect. I went with a group of 5 friends and we all enjoyed our meals. I had the basil stir fry and a side salad and it was delicious! The sauce was spicy and full of flavor. My friends had an assortment of things- oysters, shrimp and crab cakes, ahi tuna and the salmon entree. All were good and presented beautifully. Service was great and the pacing was right for a long lunch. I asked for the music to be turned down because some of the members of our party had trouble hearing and the GM actually turned it off and it left the dining room comfortable for conversation with the low murmur of other guests enjoying their own company. Overall a really lovely and memorable lunch. We will happily return! read more

Our party of 4 loved this place. It's a beautiful restaurant with excellent cocktails & great food! Our server was so knowledgeable & helpful. It's a definite plus when your server has tried the food. We started off with wine & Lemon Drop martinis. The martinis were the star, but all good. We tried 4 different dishes. The Caesar salads were delicious. The house salad was fresh with a slightly spicy house made thousand island dressing. I had the barramundi fish over coconut rice with pineapple salsa. The fish skin was nice & crispy & the flaky flesh was moist & flavor. My wife had the lobster ravioli. It was great...of course, I had a sample. Our dinner guests had the filet & blackened grilled shrimp with mashed potatoes & green beans. A definite hit! My brother had herbed chicken with fries. I don't understand why this place doesn't have customers waiting in line to get in the door. Great restaurant with reasonable prices. I recommend as a date night! read more

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I always shocked how this place is not more busy. I have not been disappointed other than the appetizer spring rolls, just not a fan and I think that is more me than the restaurant. Usually sit at the bar and enjoy a good glass of wind and a snack or meal. Service is always friendly and spot on. The food is always fresh and consistently delivers. The calamari is always tender and the 2 dips you get with it are amazing. read more

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Bleu is a great place to have a quiet dinner. The chef entrees are always cooked to perfection and served up by a great staff. I go to Bleu for the duck breast and my wife switches between the shrimp and grits plate and the seared scallops. The blackened catfish and sesame crusted ahi never disappoint. I do not understand the mixed reviews that I see since we have never had anything but an exceptional experience there. read more

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Stopped by here during road trip, what a pleasant find! The atmosphere felt very classic & upscale, presentation of the food was excellent and all the food tasted amazing. The service was great-we were here for a quick stop during a long drive, so both my boyfriend and I were in casual attires, didn't order any drinks and asked to split an entree because we were not that hungry. But the service and the host were so friendly. Our server even split the entree for us so we could have our own plates. Love the thoughtfulness of this place and would absolutely recommend it to anyone in Winston-Salem! read more

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Worst food ever! Wait staff was rude. Was with a large party and would not let us substitute sides which should not make a difference. Asked for burger med well and it was practically raw. Sweet potato fries tasted like they had sat all day. Not impressed. read more

Went with a large party to celebrate our elopement, we waited for our food for over an hour and a half. We were sat next to another party who was screaming the entire dinner and we were unable to even hear those sitting next to us. When we finally got our food about half the parties food was either overcooked or just not good. Multiple complaints were made but no one tried to make amends or fix any of the issues. We were so disappointed and will not be back. read more

Meh. We had high hopes. The host was pleasant he had us seated right away. Our waitress came pretty quickly to take drink orders. We sat in the bar area. There were tables shoved to the side in one area and stools on the other. We ordered some appetizers- fried Brussels and smoked wings. We were told the buffalo sauce was not hot. Yes it was. The smoke flavor on the wings was good but the fatty skin and the really gooey sauce lost me. The Brussels were average. I ordered the beer and goat cheese salad. I had to ask for more of the dressing since the drizzle was barely there. The salad has the potential to be good but this was barely average. My husband ordered the Cajun pasta and had to send it back because the chicken was over cooked. The second go round was crazy spicy but the chicken was better. We were charged for 4 beers and only orders 3. Overall it was a very disappointing meal. read more

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I visited here on 10/30/21 around 1:50pm with my son. I found this place via Groupon and decided to give it a try! We were sat promptly by host. There were not many people inside as i noticed maybe 3 other tables with people. For drinks, we got tea and lemonade; both sweet and delicious! We weren't ready to order when we got our drinks but when we were a couple minutes later, our waitress was no where to be found. We waited 10 minutes after being ready until she came back (2:13pm). We got the hot crab dip as an appetizer. I got shrimp and grits while my son got Buffalo chicken sandwich. We received complimentary bread about 13 minutes later (2:26pm) and then received the crab dip a minute later. The crab dip was hot and the bread that accompanied the crap dip was delicious and flavorful versus the complimentary bread. My son didn't like the oil and pesto mixture that came with the complimentary bread. The waitress stated that she didn't like it plain and typically adds seasoning. She told my son she would make it the way she likes it for him to try and he agreed. The new complimentary oil and pesto mixture was great delicious and well seasoned. My son like it and actually told waitress it was delicious. Our food came at 2:35pm. My son liked his food. For me, the shrimp and grits wasn't nasty but it just wasn't what I was expecting; it was sort of a let down honestly. Nonetheless, I ate it. When my son was in the bathroom, someone came and took kids my sons fries and the dip without asking if we were done with it or not... Overall, the staff were friendly but not as attentive as they should've when it wasn't busy. Additionally, I didn't like they assumed we were done with our items when we weren't. The ambiance was nice. However, I probably won't return. read more

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I cannot say enough about this restaurant. The general manager, Sam Strong, was extremely helpful and accommodating for a surprise birthday dinner I planned. Not only did they work with our party size, but they waived the fee for cutting the cake, and were extremely attentive. They were also fast with service and getting the check although we had 22 people. The wait staff was phenomenal with handling our party. The food was also great and we had absolutely no problems. It was the only restaurant in the area that could accommodate our every request. Thank you! read more

This is my first experience dining at this restaurant. They have been on my radar for quite a while. Honestly, they have been on Groupon for a while so I have been tempted to purchase one. When my dad suggested we go here for dinner, I was very excited! My first drawl was seeing the crème brûlée on the menu. One of my favorite desserts! The ambience was very inviting and great for a family dinner. My daughter ordered the filet which she allowed me to have one bite of. It was amazing! I ordered the duck which was also out of this world! If you love a good salad, I definitely recommend the wedge! Make sure you save room for dessert! The cocktail me and he was also excellent! If you have been thinking of trying this restaurant, you should definitely check it out! read more

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Great Prime Rib dinner. Excellent service we enjoyed our dinner night with some new friends. We will be back.

Pretty sure we were overcharged for our drinks...I got 1 cocktail and it rang up to be $30 dollars. My house salad had very old cucumbers on it and a lot of wilted salad underneath the cheese. My husband had ordered just a steak but ended up with the surf and turf some how... the calamari and crème brulee were good tho! read more

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overall good experience dining here. the food was well prepared. I had the crab cakes and the lobster Mac n cheese - both were delicious. what stood out to us the most was the welcoming host who opened up the door for us both when entering and exiting. he was very attentive to every detail of activity in the restaurant. our server was extremely nice and polite and very attentive to our needs. advice to management: this restaurant has a lot of potential to elevate the dining experience by doing table cloths read more

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Dinner for three, made reservations. Location is elegant and well kept, very clean bathrooms and well designed interior. Service was excellent, from the host/greeter who welcomed and seated us with attentive service and at our exit when he wished us well and kept door open for us. The server was extremely nice and attentive. The dishes are well prepared from good ingredients and prices are reasonable. Overall good experience! read more

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The food at Bleu is consistently good--I've eaten there several times over the years and never had a complaint. On the flip side, cocktails are consistently bad. If you stick with beer or wine, you should be fine. I ate at the bar recently on a Saturday night and ordered a lemon drop martini. It was so bad, I had to ask the bartender to fix it. It was better, but definitely not worth $13, and it was very small--not the normal size. This has been my experience every time I've ordered a cocktail at Bleu and it's been this way for several years. I've finally learned my lesson about ordering drinks there. When I first arrived at the restaurant, the hostess told me they were booked up. I had to ask about bar seating and found there were a few seats open in addition to several tables in the bar. I guess if I hadn't asked, she would have turned me away. Sitting at the bar was not very pleasurable either. The bartender was not friendly at all. She worked hard and the restaurant should have given her more help on a Saturday night, but my meal was $80 before the tip so I expected better. read more

Maybe it was the night I was there but I didn't love the atmosphere and decided to eat somewhere else. The drink I ordered at the bar was good though! read more

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Friendly service but food is similar to what you might find at an Applebee's. I made reservations for a Saturday night. We showed up and had to wait a bit but only because no one was manning the host podium. We were seated and it looked like reservations wouldn't have been required. There were plenty of open tables. Our waitress was very nice but a bit loopy. She came back to the table multiple times apologizing about how our drinks were still coming and she forgot to put an order in but would do right then. She was busy and she always apologized so it wasn't a big deal. We ordered the baked brie as an appetizer. It came out unbaked. The "cranberry chutney" was just cranberries poured out of a bag. We both ordered the ribeye. It was the most poorly cut ribeye we had ever been served. We both laughed at it and looked at each other. Our waitress asked us how it was and we laughed again and told her why. She told us their head chef cut it himself. It was at least cooked correctly so that was the redeeming quality. I highly doubt we'll return. read more

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