This is my new favorite date spot. The atmosphere is super chill and intimate plus the service was phenomenal I loved how the various accoutrements to the steak tartare allowed me to personalize my dining experience. The brown butter scallops were literally the best thing I've ever tried in my life!!! The richness of the silky reduction, paired with soft, melt-in-your-mouth seared scallops, was absolutely divine. The gin fizz was light, airy, and refreshing; definitely the perfect complement to the meal. Safe to say... I WILL BE GOING BACK read more

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I wanted to love this place so bad, but it fell really short for me. First off, the service was incredible. Everyone was so nice and attentive. Let's get to the food - For starters, we had the bread & butter, steak tartare, and gnocchi. I absolutely loved the bread & butter (duh) and the tartare, but the gnocchi wasn't for me. Everyone else at the table loved it! For my main I got the hanger steak. Instead of tender and flavorful, it lacked any taste and was incredibly chewy, it was incredibly disappointing. The fries were okay - pretty crispy. I had a bite of the duck and it wasn't for me - the only source of flavor was the sauce and it wasn't a hit with anyone at the table. For dessert, we got the mousse and crème brûlée. The mousse was incredibly dense and rich. If that's your jam, it's for you but I was expecting something much lighter. The crème brûlée was fantastic! Overall, I don't think I'll be coming back. For the price, there are much better restaurants. read more

Jolie Restaurant - French Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Jolie is the epitome of what I think of as a trendy neighborhood French bistro. Stepping inside, the high ceilings, blue-and-white color palette, and modern farmhouse statement pieces make the space feel upscale yet welcoming. It's an intimate spot--quite small, with closely set tables--perfect for a cozy night out. Our dinner club ordered all the entrées to share so we could try a bit of everything, along with the bread and butter and the pork belly appetizer. The standouts were the celeriac (a Scott Crawford favorite--I loved a similar dish at Crawford and Son) and the rabbit, which I didn't try but my friends especially enjoyed. The pork belly, duck, and salmon were all very good, your classic and straightforward French. You wouldn't be surprised by the quality here, but you also won't be disappointed. Service was attentive, though at times felt a bit rushed--understandable given the small space and likely high table turnover. Overall, a great place to gather with close friends or to satisfy a craving for well-executed, classic French food. read more

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my boyfriend and I came here for date night and got to sit on the rooftop. We have been trying to come here for a while, but haven't been able to get a reservation until now. It definitely met our expectations! We got one appetizer, drinks, and two entrées. if you are looking for good steak frites, I highly recommend the one here! Pro tip: get the fries tossed in truffle butter. I really enjoyed my trout and thought the sauce was really well balanced with the fish and potatoes. read more

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Wow I'm drooling still! You neeeeedddddss to get the muscle toast. You have to! Stop reading this and go get it! Service was amazing. Vibes were great. Stop reading and go eat! read more

Jolie Restaurant - French Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Food poisoning alert!! What happened? This place used to be so good. After three years without a visit we went back to celebrate my graduation. Let's start w the positive: our server was absolutely fantastic!! So sweet and accommodating. The food? Major miss. I could've had a stroke from the amount of salt and MSG!!! Everything we ate (escargots, onion soup, fish, steak, duck) was way over salted. The duck was raw and gave my father food poisoning..! Seemed like they had chefs in the kitchen who had no taste buds lol. Such a disappointing meal :( we won't be back. read more

Hey family! It's been a while and I'm happy to report, I've been outside again. The beginning of March I had a mini adventure and it worked out in my favor. I was in town for the symphony at Meymandi Concert Hall and of course I had to make it worth my while. I've had Jolie in my bookmarks for about a year but every time I was in Raleigh they were closed. I'd usually be in the area for a Sunday opera performance. Anyway, after the performance, it was time for some food and I lucked out because I was by myself and I got there right when they opened at 5pm. The hostess was very nice and accommodated me since I had no reservation. Just a heads up, it's small and intimate and they do have a bar and rooftop. It's highly recommended to make a reservation. When I arrived, there were already some couples seated. I was warmly greeted by my wonderful server Bee. Yes, just like honey bee. She was absolutely delightful and explained the menu items. Everything is made to order so you order your appetizer and main course and if you feel up to it, dessert at the same time. They ladder your items so you have more than enough time in between courses. I started off with a full bodied Bordeaux along with my Beet and Citrus salade. I love beets and I love red cabbage but I wasn't too sure about the mandarin vinegarette. I was wrong, everything worked perfectly and it tasted so fresh. I was very skeptical about Jolie because when it mentions it's a fine dining restaurant, I think of mini plates. Jolie gives perfect portions. I did not leave hungry at all. Then I tried the beef cheek. Don't judge but I did google what it was. I was absolutely in love. That was the most tender, succulent beef I'd ever had and the mushrooms and carrots were a great compliment. The pomme puree was excellent. It was creamy and yet light and airy. And lastly the lemon cream tart was to die for. If you love lemon, this is the dessert for you. There was no artificial flavoring, it was perfect with the pomegranates. Bee was the best. She was attentive and confirmed all my choices were excellent ones. She even helped me pick my wine because I do love a dry red. Overall, my experience was fantastic and I definitely want to come back and try some more items. Also the owners of Jolie also have Crawford n Sons next door as well as the speakeasy Sous Terre below the restaurant. If you make a reservation and you're curious about Sous Terre, you do have access if you are not a member. Check it out if you are in the neighborhood. Cheers! read more

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Making a reservation later in the day of going, the only option for dining was the roof patio. Despite having rained and being cool earlier in the day, it was actually quite a bit nicer than I had expected. Our server, Olivia, was excellent, knowledgeable & attentive, and fun. The food was excellent, we had three small plates and two entrees. All of them were uniquely worth going to the restaurant for. Would recommend for a nice evening out + French cuisine. read more

I came with my wife on a Saturday for dinner, and thankfully were able to get a reservation pretty last minute. I think someone had just cancelled their reservation beforehand, so we were able to get a 5:15pm reservation. It's a small space, so I would highly recommend a reservation. We started with the Charcuterie & Fromage, which included goat cheese, sheep cheese, chicken liver pate, some charcuterie, olives, and almonds with some slices of baguette. It was a good starter plate - I enjoyed both cheeses and meats, and really enjoyed the pate - it was just the right consistency and had nice flavor to it. I understand pate is not for everyone, and I'm actually pretty ambivalent towards it (I can appreciate it when it's there, but never crave it), but this pate was really good - it was probably my favorite part of the dish! I ordered the Beef Cheek Bourguignon as my main dish. It was beef cheek with button mushrooms, lardons (think small but thick pieces of bacon), and pomme puree (think very silky mashed potatoes). The flavor was excellent, the meat was tender, the texture of the pomme puree was so smooth, and the whole dish came together really well. The beef cheek is not for everyone, since it's a bit on the fattier side, but I enjoyed it. My wife ordered the King Salmon, which came over garlic rice, gribiche butter, and wilted spinach. The flavors were ok and the Salmon was a bit too raw (and she likes her salmon pretty rare). It felt like a standard Salmon dish in terms of flavor, and there wasn't much that stood out to me. The service was very friendly, our server was very detailed in explaining the menu and answering our questions, and prompt in bringing the food out, while allowing us to enjoy each course. Again, the space is small, so we sat very close to our neighboring tables, which may take some adjustment for some people. It's a unique experience in downtown Raleigh. read more

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I've loved popping in here since moving into the neighborhood! The Oaxacan midnight is one of my favorite cocktails in Raleigh and Olivia the bartender is fabulous. I always enjoy the bread and butter (from Boulted so you know it's good), charcuterie, and gem salad as starters. My boyfriend loves the hanger steak and the burger specials. I enjoyed the roasted celeriac but I'm looking forward to a new seasonal vegetarian dish. The butterscotch crème brûlée paired with dessert wine is to die for. Also enjoy Sous Terre after dinner! read more

Jolie Restaurant - Oaxacan midnight(?) cocktail, apple spritz - French Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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already thinking about when i can come back... the wait staff was so friendly, the ambiance was perfect, and the food was phenomenal. couldn't recommend the steak tartar and gnocchi more!! perfect for a date night, celebration, or nicer night out. they have a speakeasy vibe bar under the restaurant that's only for guests of the restaurant (or you can be a member of their cocktail club - "key club"). read more

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My seared duck bread was tough and served rare to raw, escargots were tasteless...very little garlic and smothered with onions. Not my idea of a French classic. The steak tartare was delicious. Unfortunately, the raw duck gave me terrible diarrhea and GI upset. Service was great but the meal was way overpriced and nearly inedible. Save your money. read more

Another phenomenal Scott Crawford restaurant, Jolie, has been on my list of places to try for a while. Located in the Oakwood district right next to his flagship restaurant Crawford & Son, this tiny French bistro brought all the flavor and flair. The service was remarkable - our server was very knowledgeable of the food with great recommendations, and the timing between ordering, apps, and entree was on point. We started off with the escargot and french onion soup. The escargot was served in a buttery broth with broccolini alongside oil/butter toasted bread, a butter-lovers paradise. The buttery richness was balanced out by the acidity and salinity from the anchoide and capers. The french onion soup had that essential crusty cheese top layer with croutons soaked underneath in the savory, oniony beef broth - another superb and rich dish. For entrees, my husband got the steak frites and I got the duck daily special. The steak was cooked to medium rare perfection, the sauce entrecote was creamy, tangy, and herbaceous, and the frites were perfectly crisped and salted. I had a few qualms with the duck, the main one being that the fat was not crispy and rendered. The "truffle hydromel" sauce was interesting - it had some warming spices like cinnamon and clove, but was lacking truffle flavor. The potato rosti was delicious and crispy on the edges, plus had mounds of freshly shaved black truffle on top, which makes everything better. Jolie is a great location for French fine dining in Raleigh! *Escargot: lemon, anchoide, capers, broccolini (w/ toasted bread) *Onion Soupe: beef broth, crouton, fromage cantal *Steak Frites: hanger steak, sauce entrecote, herb frites *[Daily Special] Crescent Farm Duck: potato rosti, caramelized shallot, truffle hydromel (addition of fresh table-side shaved black truffle) read more

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Food was very good. The restaurant is intimate and close quarters, we sat inside, but would love to try the outdoor seating next time. It's still very pretty inside. A romantic, elegant feeling, while still having an engaging environment with the open kitchen. Our server was very nice. We weren't told the specials before placing an appetizer order, which bummed us out because we would've chosen the special instead. Overall a very good experience. We would recommend and we will be back! read more

Jolie Restaurant - French Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Amazing food. So much better than coquette if you're looking for French food. All of the seasonings are on point, some are definitely mild but still super delicious. Cannot recommend it enough. There were 3 different dessert options: some sort of apple tart pastry, a chocolate mousse pistachio dessert (my and my husband's favorite), and I can't remember the last one but probably another chocolate one. Highly recommend the frog leg lyonnaise which is thinly battered and deep fried beautifully. They come with this great garlic parsley aioli. If you've never eaten frog before, it's a great introduction to it. The flavors are mild and delicate and the meat juicy and tender. The steak frites are absolutely fabulous. It's prepared medium rare (as it should be). My MIL prefers a medium cook on a steak so it wasn't her preference but she said the fries were great, nice and crispy. Everyone enjoyed those. Cod is nice! Not dry like a lot of fish dishes can be even at nice restaurants! The potato and leek soup is delicious as well, my toddler really enjoyed it. It comes with thinly sliced waffle cut chips. A great starter. The French onion soup is pretty good too but everyone preferred the leek soup. The duck is yummy as well but on the sweeter side and a fairly mild orange flavor. The service is attentive and super helpful and the server really went in depth with the food descriptions and restaurant's history. The restaurant is on the corner with outdoor seating on the sidewalk (dog friendly place!). It was super cold outside even with the heat lamps but very cute and cozy vibes all around. There are little lamps at the table that help for reading your menu. Be ready to throw down $$$$$ though. The food is excellent but it definitely adds up especially with a group. Someone was having a wedding reception at the restaurant too so fyi they do that haha. I believe they had rooftop access for their event. read more

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Some of the most creative and decadent food I've had in Raleigh. With a New York style dining inside and rooftop seating up top, Jolie offers some of the best dining in Raleigh. I ordered the steak frites and carrot butter gnocchi thinking the steak would be the easy number 1 but while the steak was quite good, it didn't hold a candle to the carrot gnocchi. I still think about that dish to this day. All this to say, trust chef Crawford's pairings and order something that might be outside of your norm and you won't regret it! If you go and have no idea what to get, the staff guide you perfectly through the menu from cocktails, through wine pairings, entrees, and anything else you may need. Definitely make reservations to try and get the rooftop seating if you see nice weather in the forecast! read more

The food, drinks, dessert and service were all amazing. Enjoyed sitting at bar and chatting with the best bartender in Raleigh (Steven). Steak frites and gnocchi could not have been better. read more

visiting a friend in town and she took me here. cocktails are out of this world and the food was just so delicious. highly recommend. read more

Jolie Restaurant - gem lettuce salad was out of this world - French Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I gotta say as someone who typically loves everything the Crawford restaurant group does and also has a deep love for French food, I had really high hopes for this one and was sadly disappointed. The food was good but not great and sadly I don't think I would come back read more

Another visit to my favorite Raleigh restaurant. As always, the food is extraordinary and service perfect. We sat at the bar this time. The restaurant is small and narrow, and the small bar area shares space with the open kitchen. It's always cool to watch the artists at work, creating all of the deliciousness. I neglected to note the name of our superstar bartender/server. It's a busy place, and she handled all of the things with an assured, professional smile and good nature. Especially impressive is shaking a mixed drink in one hand while simultaneously swirling a square ice cube in a glass with the other. THANK YOU for fantastic service. And the food. Started with onion soup and confit duck leg. Onion soup is the classic prep - a crock of hearty, rich, long-simmered beef/onion broth punched up with sherry. The crock is topped with croutons and a layer of cantel cheese. The crock is broiled to melt the cheese and turn it into gooey paradise. I've not had better French onion soup. The duck is a crispy-skin-on leg. Meat is tender, earthy and flavorful. The duck is plated with baby artichoke and carrots, with lardon (diced chunks of pork fat) and endive. Duck is sort of an acquired taste, and if you're a duck lover, this one is for you. Excellent. Loup de Mer is next. A pair of branzino filets with a stripe of skin still attached are pan seared. They're artfully served atop a pool of barigoule emulsion - artichoke, carrot, pearl onion, mushroom. The fish is flaky, white, moist. The crunchy skin a great contrast to the tender fish. The barigoule is an excellent complement - enhancing the flavor of the fish without overpowering. YUM! Also tried Parisienne gnocchi. The gnocchi are made from choux pastry mixed with gruyere cheese, not potato. They're light and fluffy. Served in a pool of garlicky broth with spring vegetables, truffles and dusted with parmesan. Not your Italian cousin's gnocchi - these are OUTSTANDING. Jolie is HIGHLY recommended. I'm always impressed by the attention to detail, from the food to the service. The best dinner in Raleigh. read more

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Quaint and cozy with excellent food and superb service. We had the French onion soup, stuffed eggs, escargot, beef tartare, a salmon special and a lobster special. Every appetizer and dish was full of flavor and on point for savory French food. Tori, our server was kind and attentive. Overall, when we're back in the area Jolie is on our return visit list. read more

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I was able to get in on a Thursday night solo at the bar. As a visitor to Raleigh, I had no idea about Crawford's or any background on the restaurant group. I went in to try the French cuisine and was astounded. The food was fantastic, the kitchen paced it so well. Not only was pacing and service great, but the food was hot and fresh. A particular shout-out to Demetrius---he is the lead bartender there and phenomenal with customers. Very knowledgable on drinks and great at small talk. When you're looking for upscale and French, go try this place! read more

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1st time visiting Jolie. We live about 30 minutes away in Apex. One of our favorite restaurant experiences ever. Food, drinks and vibe were all incredible. Steven was also fantastic, and he was perfect with his food & wine/ drink pairing suggestions (with each course). We can't wait to return. read more

Fantastic! My wife and I went last night for a date night dinner at Jolie. This was our first time here. Reservations are tough to get and with the reputation Chef Scott Crawford, we expected a top notch dining experience, which is what we got. The menu is French inspired with appetizers, soups and entrees. They had a frog leg special which we got along with the Yellowfin tuna for appetizers. Both were delicious. This was my wife's first foray into frog legs, she was pleasantly surprised. The legs were crispy and cooked perfectly. The yellow fin tuna was tasty and the shallots and citrus fennel complemented the fish really well. I went with the steak frites. The meat was cooked medium rare and topped with a bearnaise sauce and the herb frites. It was delicious! My wife had the Gnocchi which was surprisingly lite and not heavy! I had some as well and that will be my entree next time. Overall we had a great meal. However, it is loud in here and the seating is a bit tight. The staff was great too and answered all of my wife's questions regarding the dinner selections. Jolie is definitely one of the top dining establishments in Raleigh. read more

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Chic with good food to match - our waitress was attentive and helpful in guiding us through the menu. She offered recommendations in alignment with what we were looking for in each course. The restaurant is relatively small, great for dates or intimate conversation, but definitely come in with a reservation! read more

We learnd it was possible to take a "chocolat chaud" on thurday by the window which is really cool especially when it's cold outside. First time here but I will be back to try more things because we were impressed by the quality of the chocolat chaud. The chocolate was rich and creamy the way we like it. The marshmallows was homemade and peppermint flavored. Only 8.66$ We need to come back. read more

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It was good! The steak frites is what they're known for from what I've seen. The reviews were all spot on for the most part - cooked to medium rare perfection and tender with good seasoning - but mine was also lukewarm? It was weird lol the fries were perfect. I should've clarified whatever mayo based sauce was on top of the steak because that really took away from the flavor of the dish as opposed to adding to it. It was thick and almost tangy? But maybe I'm just a silly American, what do I know lol the French onion soup was good, and the beef cheek bourguigon was the winner for sure. But overall, it was just fine for the price & probably not one we'd go back to. (There's just so many other places to try lol) read more

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Jolie is one of our favorite restaurants in town. We love to make a reservation anytime we have an occasion to celebrate. We have great memories of a friends' birthday dinner and enjoyed the steak tartare, among many other tasty dishes! The ambiance on the rooftop can't be beat. Can't wait to go back! read more

Jolie Restaurant - Deconstructed steak tartare and rooftop setting. - French Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Amazing - fresh food - ! When you go out for a meal at this price point you expect a certain level of quality, freshness, and service. Jolie met all of those marks. The Crawford family of restaurants always meet the mark but Jolie for Mother's Day was excellent. read more

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We came here for my wife's birthday and dropped around $300. We led with a nice bottle of champagne of course. The rabbit small plate and celery root salad small plate were amazing, as was the bread w herbed butter--wow on the butter--and the pear dessert. Our entrees (steak frites and duck stew) were fair--nothing to set them apart from other nice French restaurants but still enjoyable. The ambiance and vibe was really cozy yet laid back...next time I want to eat on the roof, but it was raining so that wasn't happening this go. Shout out fir the great service all around. We'll be back. read more

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We were quite excited to finally make it to Jolie, just to face an utter disappointment. While the French onion soup was just OK, our main dishes were nothing to rave about. In fact, the trout ($36) was swimming in so much oil that I asked for another plate so I could transfer my food to and trying to avoid consuming the fat. Looking back, I should have returned it. Avoid. read more

Jolie Restaurant - Trout and green beans swimming in oil. - French Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Only came for cocktails and ordered the bread and butter, but both were splendid! If planning to sit on the rooftop, make a reservation, we were able to snag a table day of when we came in but when we wanted to change it, the other times were already booked! They have a full bar, the dirty martini I got was top 5 for me! Colleen was a great server and was knowledgeable about the menu and gave great suggestions. The bread and butter is not an app to skip on, it was the perfect small app and butter melted in your mouth! read more

Jolie Restaurant - Dirty martini - French Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My husband & I went for a date night a few weeks ago. The service was good. Our waitress was attentive, personable, and knowledgeable. The ambiance is nice - very intimate. Almost too cramped, with each table VERY close to another, but it wasn't to the point I felt uncomfortable. We had several dishes... Bread & fancy butter -$7 Crudo - $17 Onion soup -$15 Fish entree -$32 Lamb entree - $33 Pot de crème- $10 3 cocktails -$14/each We are happy to spend $$ for a delicious meal. It's unfortunate though that after spending $200, feeling like not any single item made us say - wow, we need to come back again for this. The highlights for me were the bread & fancy butter, and the rich flavor of the onion soup broth. My husband loved his cocktail the "joie de vivre", and the pot de crème dessert. I personally didn't love the dessert because it was quite bitter, but my husband loves dark chocolate so he was very happy with it! The crudo was overly briney for me. I love the flavors the dish was made with, but all I could taste were the capers! I felt they overpowered the rest of the dish. The braised lamb was very good- incredibly tender, but the "en crepinette" fat that was used was not cooked down and was actually stringy like a melted cheese. I wish I took a picture of that as it was rather unappetizing. The dish was also very very salty (and I love salt!). The fish entree was cooked nicely and had a subtle lemon sauce. Maybe we chose the wrong dishes. The duck confit & steak frites that others ordered around us looked really great. We were sadly disappointed by our meals. read more

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The place is really small but they did a good job on making it cozy. We had a reservation and they were about 30 minutes behind and gave us a free appetizer to makeup for the wait. The food was incredible, I highly recommend the beef tartar. The area is also very cute and was pretty lively on a Friday night out! Don't miss checking out the speakeasy if you are eating at this restaurant it is free entry just ask the hostess to escort you down! Definitely will go back! read more

Jolie Restaurant - Beef tartar - French Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

What a wonderful little gem! I had wanted to try this place for a while and decided that it would be perfect for my birthday dinner. Our table wasn't ready at the time of our reservation so the staff took us down to the members only club/bar. What a fun little place. Alexander the bartender was fantastic! He whipped me up a birthday drink. You know that's an awesome bartender when you tell them if you like sweet or savory and they can come up with a different drink all their own. Alexander was friendly & fast. When we sat down to eat dinner up at the rooftop, our waiter Tres was great too. Made great suggestions on dishes. I was worried that it might be cold out on the rooftop but they had the place enclosed with thick drapes & heaters on. My only suggestion is to have it open a little more because we couldn't see anything. I understand they keep it closed for the weather but I was hoping for more ambiance. Overall though I highly recommend this place. read more

One word. WOW. We have been trying to come for a month now and things keep happening but we made time for it. So should you! This place is AWESOME. It's a French style bistro and you order apps and entrees together and they pace it out for you. We got the bread and butter. This is probably the best butter I've ever had! We also got the crispy duck, that was out of this world. Crispy skin, tender meat with a delicious sauce. My husband for the chicken and I got the steak frites. I am in LOVE with the steak frites. I can't even tell you how good they were. My husbands chicken and beans were also delicious! We ended the meal with creme brûlée and it was fantastic. Lemony and delicious. Our waitress was so sweet and explained all of our questions. The ambiance was also great. I felt like I was in a super upscale bistro. I can't wait to come back! read more

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One of my favorite places in Raleigh! Date night, girls night, I've even gone here alone for a treat myself night! Menu is always fresh and amazing. Always evolving their menu with the seasons which I love read more

Jolie Restaurant - French Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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We went to Jolie to celebrate my sister in laws birthday. We went on a Wednesday, but I would suggest making reservations ahead of time because there's not a lot of seating in the main floor. If I were to go again, I would sit at the bar so I can see what the chefs/bartenders are doing :) I love watching! It's a french restaurant, so definitely expect lots of butter and rich food. The gnocchi is a must eat! It tasted fluffy, not heavy and potato-y. It was sitting in this rich broth though that brought out the flavor of the entire dish. The trout was also really tasty (2 filets), so it will definitely fill you. My favorite part of the dinner? THE FANCY BUTTER. SO GOOD. And I couldn't stop telling our amazing server how much I loved the fancy butter. I may just go back for just the butter haha. read more

Jolie Restaurant - Trout - French Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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My husband and I absolutely love this place! The food is phenomenal, the service is always spot on, and the atmosphere--whether indoors or on the beautiful terrace--is perfect. We recommend it to all our friends. Don't miss the charming hidden feature the host shows you while you wait! read more

Amazing food and service. The steak frites with the white chocolate truffle fries were delicious! The decor of the restaurant was also gorgeous. Highly recommend. read more