East End Bistrot Raleigh

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   Linda VIP

   Raleigh1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious and the service was excellent!
   

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   Marcus

   Raleigh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was very good. Servers were very attentive. Great wine selection. Only draw back would be the variety of menu options (if going for a second or third time).
   

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   Claire VIP

   Los Angeles19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   East End Bistro is a beautiful experience from the moment you walk through the doors sitting down and being served delicious food delicious wine. The weight staff is attentive and explains the menu in detail !! It is a very romantic place to go and have a beautiful evening ! I would highly suggest making a reservation at this beautiful restaurant it is a WONDERFUL experience.
   

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   Barbara

   New York City20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service, the sommelier. The food!!!! Incredible!!! Our favorite high-end restaurant in Raleigh!!!
   

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   Andy

   Raleigh19 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   This was our first visit, but we’ve been to other restaurants in the owner’s group many times. Service got off to a rough start. We were brought to our table only to find it hadn’t been cleared from the previous diners yet. We went back to the hostess stand and waited for table to be cleared. We were seated in a very tight semi-circular banquette. When the table was moved so we could sit, the table became unbalanced. It took several minutes for the table to be adjusted. Moving the table should not have caused it to become as unbalanced as it was. We got a complimentary pour of champagne for our troubles; unexpected and a nice touch. The restaurant has caviar service on the menu, so we asked about it. The server was new and had to ask, it took a long time for her to come back. She reviewed the rest of the menu, noting that the salads and sides were big enough to share. The wine manager noticed me looking at the list. I told him what we were getting for our main courses and what my price point was. He picked an excellent wine for us. After placing our order, the service slowed to a crawl. It was at least 45 minutes from the time we ordered until the caviar appeared at the table. That was cleared and the salad was served. The server was right, it was plenty for 2 of us. After clearing the salad, the main course also took a while to arrive. My wife’s filet was dry on top, as if it had been sitting under a heat lamp for a while. But it was cooked properly to the requested medium rare. And the red wine au jus was outstanding. My shell steak au poivre was also cooked as requested, with the sauce served on the side. It was very good. We ordered dessert and coffee, which comes in a French press for 2. We were halfway through our dessert before the coffee was served. In all, it was a 3 hour meal. It was very good, but should not have taken nearly that long. Maybe it was an off night, but we’ll give it another chance. The foods that good.
   

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   don

   Raleigh2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first visit to East End Bistrot, exceeded our expectations. We ordered the Lobster soupe, A4 Wagyu, salad and Chilean Sea Bass. Everything was excellent, especially the sea bass. Thank you Addison, who served us at the bar, did an exception job! We will return soon!
   

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   CindyC

   Dublin2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fav restaurant in Raleigh! It’s pricy but worth it!
   

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   Tippytumis VIP

   New York City13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We cannot recommend this restaurant enough! The food, the ambiance and the service were well worth the cost of dinner.
   

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   Robert

   Raleigh5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great experience. Good food and service, will definitely come back.
   

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    Derrick

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The ambiance was very upscale and a bit romantic. It’s the perfect place for a date or anniversary or any special occasion. The food is great and the drinks are too. Bring your wallet because it’s not cheap but if you want a great dining experience it will be hard to beat.
    

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