East End Bistrot

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.

The first time we came to East End Bistrot was for my birthday in May. From the reservation desk with the host and throughout the entire experience we were well taken care of. After the amazing first experience, the bar was set high. We were concerned that perfection couldn't be replicated and may be let down the second time. We were ABSOLUTELY wrong. We were greeted this week with a welcome back by the same friendly host and GM of the restaurant! Truly a WOW moment to be remembered. East End has officially been crowned as our favorite restaurant in Raleigh, and I consider myself a foodie. The filet is amazingly tender, the steak au povire is great, the gratin dauphinois is otherwordly, and the brussels are a treat! All the cocktails we've gotten have been very flavorful and complex. Our servers have provided excellent recommendations, been attentive, and delivered impeccable service. Everyone truly works together like an orchestra at this restaurant, adding their own unique impressions to create an unforgettable experience. Thank you to everyone that is involved in making this GEM of a restaurant possible. We already look forward to our next visit! TL;DR: Don't think about it, just go! You won't be disappointed!

Although we already had high expectations coming here, we were amazed by how great of a dining experience we had. Chef William truly is an artist and master of his craft. Each dish (and we tried a bunch!) could be it's own main event and it all delivered on the tasting experience. The staff was all wonderful- Friendly, attentive and engaging from the moment we walked in until the very end. This is our new favorite place (sorry Crawford & Son). Don't skip on the cheesecake!

Mains were excellent, but all other courses were disappointing - not worth the price and I wouldn't return. The fish cru appetizer was fine but nothing special and the lamb dumplings smelled great, but the dough was chewy and the flavor nothing special. The ice cream on the apple tart dessert was great but the tart itself was mediocre with a hard-to-chew crust and basic flavors. The bread was good, but oddly there was under-salted warm whipped butter and not the usual French butter I would have expected. The mains were actually extremely flavorful and well cooked with succulent sauces (steak and pheasant), but still not worth returning to such a pricey restaurant that can't execute well on all dishes.

We came here to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and as someone who appreciates high-quality food and frequently dines at Michelin-starred restaurants, I was pleasantly surprised. Given how challenging it can be for the kitchen and staff to handle the pressure of such a busy occasion, they did an exceptional job. The food was outstanding and arrived very quickly. The oysters, tuna crudo, and steak were all delicious, and the red wine by the glass was excellent. Beyond the food, we were truly impressed by how well everything was organized—the attention to detail was remarkable. Our server, Liza, was amazing and took wonderful care of our table. A big thank you to the entire team for an incredible experience! We had an amazing time and will definitely be coming back.

I entered East End Bistrot with a bit of skepticism, as I wasn’t sure I wanted to pay Michelin-star-level prices for a place in Raleigh that doesn’t yet hold that title. But after experiencing the restaurant, I can confidently say the price is more than fair given the exceptional food and service. From the first bite to the last, the quality is outstanding, and it’s evident that every dish is carefully crafted with expertise. The caviar service is a highlight—absolutely classic and executed to perfection. The wine pairing is also worth every penny. The sommelier, Gregory Martinez, is an absolute gem. His knowledge of wine is vast, but it's his personality that truly makes the experience unforgettable. Not only is he incredibly personable and hilarious, but he’s also a master at pairing wines in a way that elevates the meal. Gregory is the heartbeat of this restaurant, and honestly, he’s the main reason we keep coming back. I joke that I want to be his friend, but truly, he makes each visit feel like an experience rather than just a meal. If you haven’t been, I highly recommend checking it out—it’s an experience that’s definitely worth the price.

Party of two. Sat at the bar. Lalo, the bar manager, took excellent care of us! Extremely helpful and makes a delicious cocktail! The food was also great. Thank you Lalo for making our evening so special!

We had an incredible experience at East end Bistro! The dishes were amazing and the atmosphere was stunning. Highly recommend for a special occasion or if you just want to have an upscale dinner.

Everything about this place is 10/10. Best I. The triangle. I love it!! Food, drinks and service unmatched!!

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

Excellent food and service here. High end French restaurant vibes. The servers are all great. Hats off to Gregory and his wine selections were amazing. Will be back.

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.

Great atmosphere and great service for evening dining!! The food was amazing!! Whether a regular evening couples' dinner or private group dining, East End Bistrot has to be at the top of your list when in the area!

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.

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.

I had a wonderful dinner at East End Bistrot. First off the decor is fire, I love how much thought Giorgio Group puts into all their restaurants. They have a great patio setup as well as the weather warms up. They have a great cocktail and wine list. I started off with the sparkling rose. I did order two glasses of it. The first glass was from an open bottle that was way flatter than the second glass I ordered. It was still quite tasty though! For apps my friend and I shared the crab souffle. So tasty! Loved pouring the hot butter right through the tasty souffle. We also got the asparagus salad that was a refreshing spring dish. We then shared the delmonico with the roasted jewel potatoes. The delmonico (rib eye with more fat than their other rib eye option) was delicious and cooked perfectly. The kitchen sent us this amazing goat cheese and strawberry bite after dinner and we also got the guava cheesecake. The perfect sweet endings to the meal. Our server was Cal and he was great. It was a really lovely evening. It's expensive, but that's the whole vibe the entire space is going for. I'll be back!

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.

Unique aesthetic in decor, but the food was extremely lack luster. I ordered the angus burger and fries--good flavor but the meat overcooked, the cheese was basically plastic in texture and the fries (shoe string cut) were cold, stale, and had a weird taste. The service was pretty good but even so, I would not return.

Wonderful experience, everything from the ambiance to the wine recommendations and food was extraordinary! Definitely recommend this spot for a special occasion or even just an upscale date night. The filet au poivre and Chilean sea bass were our favorites!

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.

Food is fabulous (I had the Dover Sole on NYE with brussels side and chocolate crème brûlée for dessert!!) Service was excellent (Maddie is pro and highly recommended)

We had a fantastic experience at East End Bistrot! Everything from the food and service was exceptional. We shared the Crispy Lamb Dumpings which were fantastic. It was an upscale take on Chinese dumplings. Then we got a lamb entree and the Chilean Sea Bass with a side of potatoes. The Sea Bass was hands down the best Sea Bass we've ever had. The citrus curry sauce was outstanding! Highly recommend trying this dish. The lamb was cooked perfectly. While very good, the Sea Bass was the star. We had two different desserts and cappuccinos with a side of bourbon liqueur. We also had a bottle of wine. Our bill prior to tip was $323. Our normal bill when we go to Ruth's Chris or formerly Saint Jacques, is usually around $500. I would definitely put East End Bistrot above our go to restaurants for special meals both in terms of food and service. The food was really outstanding. The service was phenomenal. From our server, Walter, to the sommelier, Greg - The experience was top-notch. We are very much looking forward to returning and having another exceptional meal. We are already making plans to bring our kids and we would like to introduce the restaurant to some of our foodie friends. It was a great experience we definitely want to share with others. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for outstanding food with top-notch service. We are looking forward to our next visit!

In town for business and we weren't sure where to go for dinner but as we headed near downtown our premier Uber driver Jess recommended East End! My coworker and I got cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dinner it was absolutely delicious! Such a great recommendation for out-of-towners. The hamachi sashimi and was so fresh! Steak, au gratin potatoes and greens, with a strawberry dessert! All fantastic! Definitely coming back next time we're in town!

The vibe (albeit extremely loud) and service was great, but the food was lackluster. Holy crap the prices are insane. Look, I don't mind paying for food, especially when it's amazing it's worth it. But listen, serving a bouillabaisse in a French onion soup bowl, omitting half the ingredients, and charging almost $50 for it is beaucoup crazy. Salmon was the least expensive entree at $45. Everything lacked acid and seasoning, generally bland. They were also out of several items on the menu. $60 for a fillet of turbot anyone? Highlight was the cheesecake and the cocktails. I would go back for cocktails, but otherwise there are other more vibrant and flavorful restaurants in town.

Giorgio's Group just hit yet another one out of the park!! This beautifully designed and decorated restaurant emanates hip & trendy French vibes ! Maddy was our server and she was on point with everything!!! The food... just watch the videos. Literally EVERYTHING was ! Some of the highlights were the beet tartare and the salmon. For dessert the guava cheesecake can't be missed. I'm definitely going to have to come back here! If you haven't been, you don't know what you're missing.

When I go out to very nice restaurants I expect an exceptional experience and East End Bistrot fell short in a few too many ways. My table ordered two filets, the restaurant forgot one of them. The kitchen rushed to cook another one by butterflying it so it would cook faster. So we ordered two of the same steak and got two dishes that looked completely different, and one was overcooked. A bunch of other small things added some friction to the dinner and made it less than enjoyable. Then everybody in my group got parking tickets, even after validating parking. So that put a damper on the evening.

Food, service, atmosphere was great. A little pricey but well worth it. Lots of different meals to choose from. Everyone at our table thoroughly enjoyed their meal. I will be going back!

Sorry I find this place to not deliver to what they serve. For what they charge I expect phenomenal food, I found it to be pretentious - food was not impressive or better than many other restaurants in the area where who charge much much less - the design is amazing but the food is the same. I will give them our request the food and give us time to be.

Very delicious entree I had! Blown away by how delicious that was. I got the veal cheeks which was on top of some heavenly whipped potato concoction. I also had the lamb dumplings and fries. Everything was great! Believe it or not - if you have a well behaved 4 year old they are super kind and kid friendly. Great new spot with serious food.

I had a birthday dinner here with friends. The food was good for the most part, ambience great, and they let you bring up to 3 bottles of wine which was perfect for a dinner party. There is an $15 per person...not per bottle opening fee which they failed to tell me about after telling me I could bring the bottles. If you opened 3 bottles it should be per bottle. The major issue I had was how they butchered the birthday cake I paid $150 for. I'll post pics of the before and after below. First of all they charged $5 per slice for a cutting fee to cut my cake. Because of that I am fully expecting they would actually know how to cut a birthday cake. Well obviously they did not. I had a two layer cake with strawberry filling inside. Why in the world would you only cut the top layer off the entire cake and ruin it!? A slice of cake is a full slice! Not just the top layer! Now all that's left is the mouse filling and the bottom layer of the cake. I didn't even realize until I had to ask for the left over cake before leaving because they never brought it back to the table after cutting it. Now I see why! I am LIVID! I can't even offer anyone else a piece because they have completely ruined it! Who doesn't know how to cut a slice of cake!? I could've cut it myself had I know they were going to butcher it! So now I basically have a half of cake with no top layer because somebody didn't know how to slice a piece of cake and had the nerve to charge each one of my guest $5 for this mess. I can't even express how mad I was once I got a look at what they did. * Took this down to a 1 since nobody bothered to even reach out and apologize.

My husband and I aren't skinny minnies. We love good food and can confidently say this is the best meal we have had in a long, long while. Every single bite was exceptional -- and the service and drinks matched. (Shout out to Greta!) The ingenuity in the dishes was second-to-none; these are flavors and textures we've never had before. And the visibility into the kitchen to see the care and precision given to every bite was even more phenomenal. Even the decor is stunning. Cannot recommend highly enough. 10 out of 5 stars.

This is easily one of the best restaurants in Raleigh. The servers are all so nice and professional, food is always executed to perfection. Ambiance is stunning as well, such a beautiful sophisticated restaurant!

East End Bistrot is a charming French bistro that offers authentic cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. The menu features traditional dishes with impeccable flavors. The attentive staff and well-curated drink menu complete the delightful dining experience.

Food, cocktails, and service were all impeccable. Restaurant is awesome for special occasions and the decor was gorgeous. Little on the loud side.

Great experience! We enjoyed wonderful food, impeccable service and the place was cute to boot--with beautiful murals and decor. The menu was carefully and thoughtfully chosen, providing plenty of variety. The dishes themselves were all prepared with care and to perfection. For our first and second courses we had the asparagus soup, tuno toro, blue crab puffs (although next time we will go for the oysters and meatballs!). We had the veal chop and ribeye for our third. For dessert we had the chocolate and cherries. Can't wait to go back!

Love the atmosphere and ambiance, but significantly overpriced for the taste. Wine was good and service was great!! However, we got 2 appetizers. Lamb dumplings and beef carpaccio. The dumplings were very good and I'd highly recommend. The carpaccio was bland and tasted like nothing but olive oil. Good olive oil, but just blah. Escarole salad was alright. I could certainly make it at home. The guava cheesecake was great - super smooth and the perfect amount of sweetness. Overall, extremely overpriced. I'd go back and sit at the bar for drinks and dessert, but won't be having another dinner here.

A strange place to put an expensive French restaurant. I work nearby. Very expensive including very expensive coravin wine. They let you taste your wine first even when ordering a single glass of wine. There was some miscommunication about what a HALF glass or FULL glass was. I thought I was getting a half glass but they said no that's a full glass! So be careful. I paid for a $50 glass of wine that was good not great. Food was good but my smoked salmon came out on two large pieces of toast. My red snapper was a bit chewy but my friend says that's how it is. Service was very good. My friend said her salmon was very good.

You need to do something about the sound when you can barely hear the person next to you. The walls are covered with mirror and metal it's like being inside of a tin can. I would suggest some sort of sound treatment so I can hear the waiter next time, or so that the waiter can hear me. After half of our party ordered appetizers the waiter left without finishing orders for the table. The waiter was busy and flustered did not have time to answer questions about the menu. For those not familiar with french cuisine be prepared to be confused. If you're looking for a nice quiet dining experience this isn't it. Bill was $420 for 4 people not including tip. Food was Ok. Nothing exceptional. We were also told there was a chance we would get ticketed for parking even if we validated.

I've delayed writing a post because I feel this is a place I'm supposed to rave about but I've had more satisfying meals at better price points in Raleigh. EEB has a lot going for it, but may be trying a bit to hard to be food fancy that it misses a demographic of people that don't want to get out their phone look up what's on the menu since nothing is well described (or maybe I'm just not culinarily educated enough and need a companion dictionary). It is definitely not a place I would go back to unless I was in a group of n = 4 or more due to the cost/size of the sides alone (a simple improvement would be to offer half size/price sides for tables of 2). Ambiance was great. The decor made me feel like I was somewhere in Europe instead of NC and you can never go wrong with an open kitchen. I'll give it one more shot, but not anytime soon due to cost alone...hopefully it will still be around.

Way over rated. I'd go back for apps at the bar, cute decor, friendly staff but not worth the crazy ass price of dinner. Out of four of us only one was happy with his meal (a $75 filet!!!!). The rest of us ordered seafood and all were disappointed particularly in light of the fact each entree was ala cart and over $60!!!! Nothing was remarkable. Would have been fine at a third the price but for that kind of price point, I expect to get "wowed"! The filet was exceptional, the soufflé appetizer was very good, however the Caesar salad was unremarkable ($21). We had three different seafood entrees, all were unexceptional. I could do better at home.

East End Bistrot is an absolutely killer restaurant! Sleek interior, open kitchen, upscale mod vibe. Wait staff are attentive and most accommodating. Fine bar and great wine list. And the food--over the top. Chef William D'Auvray knows French cooking and really shines here. We had an array of starters and all were great. The star of the show was the Dover sole, served in traditional French manner. We have eaten sole in Paris, and this was as good or better. This was my first visit but it won't be my last. If you're looking for a really first rate dining experience give East End a try. You'll be glad you did.

My husband and I had an absolutely lovely, delicious meal at East End Bistrot tonight. We had a salade greque, lamb dumplings and soupe de poisson and wine to match. Exquisite food and the service was knowledgeable, attentive, comfortable. We sat outside and the decor is lovely-beautiful, comfortable and the music was enjoyable but not too loud. Be aware that this restaurant is expensive. We loved it, and will be back.

I have gone several times and the food has been superb! I've had the same waitress twice and she was also amazing. She took her time and explained the entire menu to me and then another young man helped my friend and I pick out a delicious wine to pair with our meal. Later, the Chef came out and was a true delight! The taste, design, and execution of a true dining experience is East End Bistort!

Okay food and exceptionally overpriced. Even if they cut their prices in half, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

What a gorgeous venue with the ambiance of an upscale restaurant, but that is where it stops. The quality of the cuisine is lackluster at best and the prices for the quality are a prognosis for a short lifespan. The Giorgio's Group has expanded rapidly in the Triangle with multiple new restaurants...perhaps too rapidly to control the quality. There are far better options for the money. With ate little of our selections as we found them unpalatable. The best thing was the Pouilly Fuisse at $19 a glass. My husband ordered a $70 bottle of Chiant that sells in the stores for $29. It was just okay. We will mark another off our list!

I am a frequent traveler and I can honestly say this is the best dining experience I've ever had. The food, decor, wait staff, sommelier, absolutely everything was top notch. We dined indoors, but are equally excited to return and enjoy the outdoor space. It is going to be a pricy bill, but even after receiving our total, we said that for the experience and food, it was well worth it. Can't wait to return!

Beautiful restaurant, stellar food, top-notch service. My wife and I went here for a date night and were absolutely blown away. It'll cost an arm and a leg, but the experience at East End Bistrot is one you'll remember!