Bloomsbury Bistro

Unless you've lived in Raleigh a while, you probably haven't heard of this restaurant. It's sort of hidden at Five Points in a small strip mall off Whitaker Mill Road. However, this is one restaurant that you need to seek out! In my opinion it is THE best restaurant in Raleigh. Whenever anyone asks me for a restaurant suggestion Bloomsbury Bistro is the first restaurant that I recommend and no one I know has ever been disappointed.

The owner and chef, John Toler, is more of a magician than a cook. Eating his dishes is a blissful experience. The dinner menu changes from time to time adjusting to what foods are in season, so I recommend checking out the menu on the website. My favorite dish, is any of the fish entrees (of course I'm a sucker for fish) and make sure to leave room for dessert.

Bloomsbury Bistro is a relatively quiet restaurant and is a wonderful place to take a date. It's not the cheapest restaurant in town, but it's sure to impress. Since, the restaurant is in somewhat of an older section of Raleigh, I suggest going for a walk down Whitaker Mill Road after dinner to take a look at some of the older homes in the neighborhood. If you plan ahead you could plant a present for your date on your walking route to find. I think that will win some bonus points!

Summing it all up....

Rating? RRRRR

Cost? Tier 4

Sanitation Grade

What to order? Close you eyes and point at anything on the menu. You'll love it.

Remember it's a great place for a date!

Location and Contact Info:
509 W. Whitaker Mill Road Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27608
Tel: (919) 834-9011
www.bloomsburybistro.com

Hours:
Mon-Sat 5:30pm - 10:00pm