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    East End Bistrot

    4.2 (50 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Asparagus with garlic crumble, preserved lemon, and smoked pancetta kissed on the grill

    Went in for an adventurous diners experience after collaborating with them to surprise my husband and they delivered above and beyond! I am a picky eater in normal day to day situations, but Chef William and his crew make everything with so much love and thought, I enjoy things I usually wouldn't. That is a TREASURE. This is our absolute go to date night spot when we want to treat ourselves, their menu is always dynamic, and we love that it is seasonal! My husband definitely loved the surprise tapas style Chef's choice menu and OMG!

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    Benjamin C.

    Food and service were excellent. Beautiful location. Shelby was our waitress for brunch. Super friendly and attentive.

    Micah B.

    East End Bistrot is pure magic. We had the most incredible evening on the Champagne Terrace with sparkling cocktails in hand, golden light, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you feel like you have slipped away to Paris. The ambiance was flawless and every detail felt thoughtful and transportive. Executive Chef William D'Auvray has refreshed the menu to make East End just as inviting on a weeknight as it is for a celebration. The Champagne Terrace plates, the expanded wine by the glass list, and the French inspired classics with a modern touch make every bite feel both elevated and approachable. What made the night even more special is how kindly the team worked with my vegan restrictions and dairy allergy. Every detail was considered, and I felt fully included in the dining experience without compromise. Raleigh is lucky to have such a destination and we cannot wait to go back.

    Tiramisu

    First time visitors, now a lifetime customer! A must add to your foodie collection list! I can't wait to try the brunch!

    Crudo

    East End never disappoints. I stopped by and sat at the bar with a friend. The deviled eggs and the crudo were both 10/10. The bar tender, Lalo made the perfect green apple martini. Of course the atmosphere is one of the best in the triangle. i just love everything about East End.

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    Sarah M.

    East End Bistrot is an upscale, classic French restaurant in the Five Points area, and was named Raleigh Magazine's 2024 restaurant of the year! So of course this was my first choice for a 1 year wedding anniversary dinner. The front of the restaurant is filled with beautiful plants and lovely French music playing. We sat on the porch so that we could enjoy the greenery, music, and nice weather. Our waitress knew the menu so well and had great recommendations! We started out with the salade grecque (greek salad) with feta imported from Greece! The salad was served to us tableside and was the perfect, refreshing start to our meal. The feta was so incredibly creamy and the oregano was pungent and herbaceous. I opted for the 9oz filet mignon with beurre noisette and my husband got the cotelette de porc (pork chop). The filet mignon was cooked to the perfect medium rare. The beurre noisette (brown butter sauce) was nice, but not incredibly flavorful, so J could have done without it - which was fine because the filet mignon flavor was nice on its own. The pork chop was cooked to medium perfection and was nice and juicy. A bite of the pork chop with caramelized apple, mustard seed, and crisp garlic had my palate singing - you get the sweet notes from the apple, the pop and acidity from the mustard seeds, and the crunch and savory, umami flavor from the garlic crisp. As a side to our meat entrees, we got the champignon du bois (wood mushrooms). These were sautéed to perfection as they kept their structure and bounce, and I loved how they were not too heavy - the acidity from the Jerez vinegar was lovely. The menu was vast and we had a hard time choosing what to order because everything sounded delicious, so we are looking forward to coming back here again to try more! *Bread & Butter *Salade Grecque: heirloom tomatoes, feta (imported from Greece), rainbow cubanelle peppers, vidalia onion, wild Greek oregano flowers, lemon, virgin olive oil *Filet Mignon (medium rare) with Beurre Noisette *Cotelette de Porc [Pork Chop]: caramelized apple, burnt honey, white soy, pickled mustard, crisp garlic *Champignon du Bois [Mushrooms]: parsnip, Jerez vinegar

    Monica M.

    Phenomenal service and good food. I preferred the hors d'oeuvres and apps over the actual main entrees. Our waiter was so knowledgeable and attentive. He never left us wanting. He had great cocktail suggestions and awesome appetizer suggestions too. We started with the hamachi appetizer which was so fresh and yummy and also had the boulettes de veau which are basically very delicious meatballs. Unfortunately, my filet mignon was a little over cooked so I couldn't give the place 5 stars. I like my steak medium rare and it came out a little more like medium to medium well. The flavor was good but just over cooked. We kind of decided that next time we'll just go here for yummy cocktails and a smorgasbord of apps.

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    Bobbie C.

    I had the absolutely most amazing dinner experience at East End. The restaurant is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Raleigh. The decor is so luxurious and vibrant, you feel like you have been transitioned immediately to a french city. The service was impeccable, everyone was attentive but not overbearing. The server took his time in breaking down Every aspect of the menu and helped me to make the best possible choices for myself to have an overall amazing dinner experience. It was very evident that each customer was everyone's priority, my water was never empty, and every single member of the staff checked in on each diner throughout their experience. The restaurant also has an open kitchen concept, and I was able to watch all of the dishes being prepared, which was just a fantastic experience. I dined on the oysters, The crab soufflé, that's turbot fillet, and the guava cheesecake. Some of the best food I've had in an longtime. The oysters were extremely fresh, the table side service for the crab soufflé was beautiful and it was so decadent and rich and full of crab! The cheesecake was delicious, not too sweet and so refreshing with the guava. It was the perfect end to my meal. I also had the Mona Lisa smile as a drink and it was a great drink to start my meal, very refreshing and balanced. This is a must try restaurant! I'd maybe go with a friend or a group as the portion sizes on the sides and salads are kind of larger and meant to be shared.

    Danni D.

    It feels like you're dining in Europe for the evening. Ambiance is gorgeous, fantastic service and amazing food! I dream about the Bluefin toro on crispy rice app.

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    Lily S.

    We spent New Year's Eve at East End Bistrot and it was such a pleasant evening. The server we had was extremely knowledgeable about every menu item and gave us great recommendations. Scott the GM and sommelier was helpful in regards to all wine pairings and very familiar with various regions. Whoever designed the restaurant did an amazing job, classic yet eclectic, I felt like I was in an upscale NYC dining establishment. Kudos to the chef, because I think this was the best meal I had all year and definitely the best meal I've had in Raleigh. The oysters were fresh, the flavors on the toro were excellent, the duck was cooked perfectly to the point that I used a butter knife to cut it and the lobster was delicious. I never order lobster because I am usually disappointed with the consistency or find it's just smothered in butter but chef did a great job not overpowering the lobster and enhancing the natural flavors. Patty, the pastry chef, also did an amazing job with all three desserts we tasted. I would mark this as a special occasion restaurant and I will definitely be back.

    Elizabeth K.

    My husband and I do bi-weekly date nights where we try to find the best restaurants with the best atmospheres in the closest city to us. We have tried almost all the best spots in Raleigh so I was expecting him to take me to a boring spot In Raleigh. When we pulled up to east end bistrot, I was joking around with him saying I was way too overdressed for somewhere that looked like a box yard. But wow. East end bistrot was shockingly beautiful. The atmosphere, food, service, and drinks delivered in its fullest. Be prepared, the courses take a while to get to your table because everything is made from scratch. If you show up starving, you might eat two baskets of bread while your waiting for your first course (like me). Overall, this is a place I would highly recommend. I have date night next, not sure if I can beat this one.

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