Did return for dinner and wasn't disappointed. Savored the Roasted t bone pork and fish special (flounder with rice, apples and leeks), however the standout was the vegetarian option of polenta cakes with mushroom ragout and broccoli rabe. Again, wait staff was attentive and friendly. read more

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Was pretty disappointed with the food after all the positive reviews. Came here for our anniversary. The appetizers are good but the steak didn't have much flavor and the duck was also bland. The French onion soup and their oysters were the saving grace. Also our server was really nice. read more

Had an incredible dinner over the summer with family. They did a great job of seating us in a quiet location, since 2 of our party of 6 are hard of hearing. They were also accommodating with adjusting the AC down for us. The manager was a virtual sommelier and recommended several wines we had never tried and every recommendation was stellar. Most of our party were carnivores and 2 were vegetarians. There was no problem with everyone finding numerous things that whetted their appetite. We sampled a lot of the entire menu from apps to deserts and there wasn't a thing that I wouldn't have given 5 stars to. I might add that one of the vegetarian entrees was the favorite of this carnivorous reviewer! Does this restaurant have a Michelin star yet, because if it doesn't, it certainly should! read more

Delicious food, excellent service. We sat outside on a beautiful night and the ambience was lovely. Will definitely be back!

Great place! Delicious food! And impeccable service! Unfortunately we were rushed as we had to get my grandson to football practice in less than an hour. Had we had more time I would have started with their signature French 75. Next time for sure. We started with the escargots in puff pastry. Absolutely superb. None of us had ever seen escargots served that way but the garlic butter sauce and pastry were exquisite. My grandson ate most of them. Next time I'll order my own portion. My daughter had the Salade Lyonnaise - frisée with bacon and a poached egg and gazpacho. My grandson had the Steak Frites, and I had the lamb special. My grandson thought it was the best steak he'd ever had and my daughter and I agreed that it was certainly one of the best. The lamb was served over a carrot purée with beans, zucchini and salad. Unfortunately there was no time for dessert. But I will definitely be back when I have more time. I was vacillating between the lamb and the duck, but the waiter advised that the duck was always on the menu while the lamb was not. Next time I'm sure I'll start with the French 75, the duck and a glass of whatever the waiter suggests for a wine. My lamb was accompanied by a Cote de Rhône. Marvelous! read more

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We had Sunday morning brunch at Bluebird, and it was delicious! The wait staff were incredibly attentive, and the service was seamless. They did a great job of anticipating our needs without even being asked. The restaurant is beautifully decorated--brightly lit with a modern feel. It set the perfect tone for a relaxing meal. read more

Bluebird - French Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Awesome oysters! Very happy with my French onion soup and salad Nicoise. Husband ate every bite of the delicious duck entree. But the flourless chocolate hazelnut tort stole the show. We only ordered one to split and next time we're ordering two!! read more

After two visits to Bluebird I can say they are doing a LOT of things right, early on. This French bistro brought to you by the folks from Hawthorne & Wood hits all the high notes for menu, ambiance, and service. Located in the old Cafe Carolina at Meadowmont, Bluebird has transformed the space into a stylish but comfortable dining room with white tiled floor, fabric-covered lighting, Parisian style chairs and globe lighting. A U-shaped bar to the left and open kitchen in back complete the space. There's even a nice covered patio that curls around the exterior. Foodwise I've done dinner and brunch here. Loved the French onion soup (not too cheesy), croque madame, and seared pork chop with Parisian gnocchi. The food is flavorful, perfectly prepared and of high quality. Service is also excellent here although they are still working out some kinks. Overall Bluebird reminds me of a higher quality Coquette which is a good thing. Enjoy this French restaurant for everything it offers. read more

Bluebird - French Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Bluebird delivers on its promise to be an 'unapologetic French bistro'. The menu is compact, but well-executed. Service is attentive and top-notch, and the atmosphere is what you would expect from a bistro in a modern building. We have been twice and were pleased both times. Our earlier visit was in late summer, and more recent visit was late November, so the menu reflected the change in seasons. Our first time out we had the Tartare de Saumon, Salade de Laitue, Steak Frites, and Truit Amandine. Everything was very good, although the Steak Frites was pushing the limit with regard to saltiness (very tasty, but just a bit too much). This week we had the Frites, the Vichyssoise Chaude, Salade de Laitue, Polenta Provençale Croustillante, and Poulet Cordon-Bleu. The vichyssoise was excellent. The salad was a bit disappointing (compared to last time) with nothing but lettuce and a few sliced radishes. The entrees were both good, with great side vegetables. Highly recommended! read more

Came here to celebrate family birthdays. This is actually the second year in a row we have celebrated at Bluebird. First, the service is amazing. Quick, nice, and very professional. The ambiance is very nice. Very bistro-like. We have tried basically all the appetizers and they all are amazing. I got the steak frites for my entree and it was out of the park, amazing. The peach meringue dessert was to die for. I always love coming here. They also had one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had. read more

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Bluebird is one of the best French restaurants in the Triangle. The delicious dishes are well balanced in flavors and textures. The clean and rustic ambiance of makes for a great date night. The service was friendly, attentive, and efficient. Our yellowfin tuna was seared perfectly. The sauce and garnishes complemented the tuna well with sweet, sour, and acidic notes. The crispy potato skins were tasty. The slow cook beef cheeks were tender and melted in your mouth. I really loved the textures of the lightly pan fried gnocchi. The only dish I had a minor complaint about was the deviled eggs with caviar as you couldn't really taste the caviar with how little was included. The French onion soup had great depth of flavor and the melted cheese was delicious. read more

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Good restaurant . Bar area is really cool.. would be a good place to meet someone after work for a drink. Also a good date place. Met a friend and business associate for dinner. I have the chicken and he had the ham and cheese with the poached egg. Both of us thought they were good. Service was good - no complaints whatsoever. Would not recommend brings younger kids - it's not their scene. I have some food allergies and my wife has a gluten allergy. They were just "ok". In this regard. Not terribly friendly to the food sensitivity crowd. I'd pick somewhere else if that's a big deal to you. read more

Great food , wonderful service lively atmosphere! Every thing was delicious! Will definitely return!

In case you were holding back or wondering about Bluebirds brunch, Don't! this was the best meal i've had in a long time!!! The Espresso Martini, both the Cauliflower and the French Onion Soups...the sweet bun... and DO NOT sleep on the omelets. 10/10 could eat daily read more

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Went here to celebrate our son's graduation. Since we aren't from the area, it was an educated guess. Turns out our son's girlfriend (she picked it) is a genius . Bluebird is in a quaint village area and has patio seating. The inside is a quiet charm and homey feeling. The cocktail and wine lists are creative with something for everyone. The food was phenomenal. The steak frites, scallops, salmon and duck were delicious. The chicken was everyone's favorite. The French influence was evident with every bite. While the food was great, the true stars of the evening were Matilda, our server and Aaron the manager. They were fantastic, attentive and super friendly with great attitudes. We wanted them to sit down and have a drink with us. Overall, you will love whatever you order and if Matilda and Aaron are there, you will love the experience even more. read more

Food was amazing, great vibe. Dinner service was impeccable. Will definitely be back to try the brunch.

What an unexpectedly lovely evening. On a busy Saturday evening the staff not only didn't rush us but went out of their way to ensure a wonderful experience. My dining companion used a walker and the manager ran up before she was seated to ask if she'd like a chair with arms and then immediately traded out seating. I flaked and tossed the receipt but our waitress was wonderful, knew the menu - current and past- inside out and was both patient and efficient. Visiting from a bit restaurant city I was skeptical of what to expect from the menu but every dish was both well thought out and executed. Thanks for a lovely evening! read more

Service is always top-notch every time I visit--the servers are knowledgeable about menu items and food is brought out in a timely manner. I've been to the dinner and brunch service before, and you're able to order off the full dinner menu if you come during their Sunday brunch hours. Some of the dishes were slightly salty (especially duck confit), but I always have an overall enjoyable experience whenever I come to Bluebird. The complimentary bread and butter is probably the highlight every time. read more

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Sunday, late brunch. First time guests, and we were excited to try a top rated French restaurant in the area. I'm from Charlotte, and we don't have many French places anymore. Sat at the bar with my husband, as it was the only place left without being outside in the heat. Service was stellar, by the bar staff and they were conversational. The food... My French Onion Soup was a real let down! I've traveled to Europe numerous times and make FOS at home. Weak broth, not much for onions and the bowl was much deeper than wide. So, there wasn't a lot of melted cheese. My husband LOVED his fluffy, Mushroom and Cheese Omelette. And the potatoes were very good too. The "Special Bun" pastry on Sunday's only was good. The french bread wasn't great. Not crispy on the outside, like "French" bread should be. But the salted butter was good. Overall, the service was the best part. The open kitchen was fun. Would I go back anytime soon?? Debatable, since there are other French places to try in The Triangle. But you don't know until you try. read more

We chose Bluebird for our Anniversary on 2/23/25 and it was a great decision. We loved how beautifully bright and open the space was. Our server Keaton, was very friendly, attentive and helpful. We had the Assiette de Fromage and the escargot and both were very good. We ordered the Poulet de Grand-Mere (It was delicious) and the Boeuf Bourgignon which was very dark and rich. We finished with the crème brûlée which was sooo delicious! We can not wait to return! read more

Bluebird made our favorite teen feel SO special for her sixteenth birthday. We were only there for dessert but they treated her like royalty. A girl only turns 16 once, and this was perfect. Plus everything was delicious, as always. We've been before for dinner and it was phenomenal, but tonight was made made me love them even more. read more

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we were looking forward to Bluebird for a birthday dinner. We stoped at the door because the roar and noise was shocking. We were showed to our seats, looked at each other and decided to try for a table outside. None were available so we left. This is one of the few restaurants we have ever walked out of but the noise level hurt our ears. I can't say anything about the food or service at Bluebird because we walked across the street to a pizza place. We could hear each other. read more

Loved the food - needs some work on the service. We very much enjoyed our salads and entrees at Bluebird - would absolutely dine here again, possibly ordering the same exact dishes. The service is still a tad spotty, with our first server reeking of cigarette smoke and not knowing how to answer our first question about an item on the menu. There had been a staffing issue and he was actually supposed to be working a different table (totally fine - it happens), but then the next server was so unsure of herself that she made us nervous that she was going to drop things. It comes with time! And the food more than made up for any weirdness in the service, but, I do hope for the owners that they get staff that lives up to the standards of the food. read more

This place is special. Food is extraordinary, well cooked and perfect. The steak was so soft. OMG. The service is fast and perfect. The ambiance is so elegant and casual at the same time. read more

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Have been thrice in the past few weeks and both times it was excellent. Service has always been very gracious and attentive and the food, while a bit pricy, is definitely well-executed and delicious. Here's what we have tried: 1. Mussels bisque -- rich, decadent and delicious. Not chock full with mussels but still great; 2. Beet salad -- very good combination of thinly sliced beets, goat cheese, hazelnuts and frisée. The serving size is a little small but quite nice; 3. Shrimp Provençal -- amazingly tasty sautéed shrimp in a tomato sauce with seared squash. Not a huge portion there either but delicious 4. Crab froide -- the only even slight miss -- the garlic sauce overpowered the crab (although it still tasted quite good); 5. Onion soup -- not overwhelmingly cheesy but I like it that way; 6. Lyonnaise salad -- perfectly poached fried egg and perfectly fried lardons really made this salad special; 7. Mushroom crepes -- very tasty with a great variety of mushrooms and some tasty roasted cauliflower on top; 8. Veal blanquette -- fork tender and very unctuous, also loved the puréed potatoes with it; 9. Trout Grenobloise -- large portion perfectly cooked with a nice sauce. Didn't like the massive brioche croutons with it but otherwise really nice; 10. Steak frites -- didn't fry the steak but was devoured by my mother-in-law. Did really like the fries though; 11. Duck confit -- absolutely fantastic. Star of the show every meal and also has some of the best lentils I've ever tried; 12. Pork with gnocchi -- perfectly cooked yet comically large pork chop with gnocchi that was good but a bit superfluous; 13. Chocolate marquise -- decadent mousse with a nice hazelnut crumble And 14. Financier with wine-soaked plums and crème anglaise -- not terribly sweet but still quite nice. Overall we loved it and will be back many times. read more

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We had a great date night at Bluebird. We've been fans of Hawthorn and Wood and were excited to try this new sister restaurant. First impressions - the space is absolutely stunning. They have about 6 tables outside (covered w/fans) but the majority of the tables are inside. The kitchen is open to the restaurant, providing you a great view. My husband and I each ordered a cocktail. The drinks were solid but my only complaint would be that the drinks lacked creativity. I especially love the specialty cocktails at Hawthorn (BOM!!) and was disappointed to only see "classic" cocktails on their list. For example, I love a French 75 or a Corpse Reviver but would have liked to see a more creative cocktail list. For apps, the pate was the absolute star of the meal. It is served with a fruit preserve on the side and was just delicious. I wasn't a huge fan of the raw oysters as they added their own accoutrements and I would've liked to do that myself. We actually really enjoyed the "crabe froid" dish and thought the flavors worked really well together. We decided to share a steak frites entree since that's always a huge portion. The fries were delicious but I was a bit disappointed with the steak itself. The steak was cooked perfectly (typically served medium rare) but I thought it lacked flavor. I'm excited to come back and try some of the other entrees. For dessert we ordered the Financier which is essentially a larger (almond) Madeline. It was a nice finish to the meal. read more

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Far too many missteps in just about every area to justify the price. We ordered the foie gras and salmon tartare as appetizers and the pork tenderloin and seared scallops as entrees. I am the type of person who orders foie gras every single time it is on a menu. I just love it. This was maybe my least-favorite foie gras I've ever tasted. The pate was overly smooth and creamy and had a sweetness that didn't belong. The toasted brioche it came with was lovely and the preserves were delicious and necessary. You needed the preserves (in fact, you needed more than they give you) to make it a sweet foie gras dish. Because the foie gras alone on bread was sweet in a weird way. If I don't want to eat the foie gras by the spoonful, there is a problem. The salmon tartare had far too much cucumber and far too little salmon. It was served with ultra-thin and breakable house-made potato chips. The chips were good, don't get me wrong. If you got an extra salty chip and ate the tartare with that chip, it was great. But the tartare on its own was under seasoned (read: under-salted). If you weren't eating it with a chip, it wasn't good. Yet, it was so difficult to eat it with the chips because the chips would break as you'd try to pick up the tartare with them. And the tartare was too wet (from the abundance of cucumber) that it got the chips soggy! The pork entrée was cooked perfectly. The pork was tender, though under seasoned. The red wine sausage was alright-- I wasn't a fan, but my husband liked it. The star of the dish (the star of the entire meal) were the potato cakes served with it. Comprised of whole and smashed baby potatoes, the cakes were extremely well-seasoned and delicious. Weird textures and preparation, but incredible tasting. I've never had or seen anything like it anywhere else. The scallops were seared perfectly and under seasoned (are you noticing a pattern here?). They were extremely high quality and large. They were served with a curry broth, but no spoon to scoop the broth with. The "summer vegetables" were huge chunks of cold cucumber (in an otherwise-hot dish), and some other root vegetables and purple sweet potatoes. Other than the cucumber, the vegetables were good. The complimentary bread was maybe the best part of the entire meal (aside from the potato cakes mentioned above). The bread was spectacular and was served with high quality, soft butter sprinkled with flaky sea salt. I would have been fine eating that bread as my meal. I've never complained about this in my entire life, but it is worth noting: the chairs here are UNCOMFORTABLE. Like, I couldn't wait to get out of mine. They were cute, but Jesus. Did no one sit in them for long periods of time before deciding that's what they were going with? The restaurant itself is nice, pretty, whatever. The server was fine. Sweet girl with good menu recommendations who didn't hover too much. But we didn't feel that taken care of, either, you know? For the amount of money we spent, I feel like servers at other fine dining restaurants personalize your experience more. We ordered one alcoholic drink and one mocktail. The alcoholic drink was tiny, expensive, and not that interesting. The mocktail, described as the sweeter-of-the-two-offered, was not sweet at all. Wouldn't return based on our experience. read more

Beautiful restaurant with a great menu and wonderful service. Highway recommended. Fun place to celebrate a special night or weekend lunch

We tried Bluebird on a whim during a recent stay in Chapel Hill. Everything about this restaurant was perfect - the service, the management, the ambience, the wine selection, and most of all, the food. It's one of the best restaurants I've been to in years anywhere, including NYC. The menu is fairly small, but we had a hard time choosing nonetheless because all of our favorite French dishes were on it, along with a few we'd never had but wanted to try. In the end, we had Duck Pâté, French Onion Soup and Coq au Vin. All were great, but the Coq au Vin was particularly next level. It's hard to describe how good it was. I would liken it to a chicken version of Thomas Keller's velvety-sauced Boeuf Bourguignon. Incredibly delicious! We also had a fabulous Bordeaux Blend to drink. I was sad that it was only on our last night that we found Bluebird - I would have gone every night we were there! read more

Bluebird - Duck Pâté and French Onion Soup - French Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Exceptional experience. This was our first time visiting Bluebird and it didn't disappoint. We have tried the owner's other restaurant (Hawthorne and Wood) and it's at the same level. Great and attentive service; diverse and creative menu; and amazing quality food. For a higher end experience, the prices were very reasonable. We'll definitely be back! read more

Bluebird - Croque Madame (I think) - ham and cheese with amazing sauce, egg, and salad. - French Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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This evening at Bluebird was perfect. The food was excellent, even the fries were perfectly seasoned! The service was excellent, attentive but not too present. Finally the ambiance was very cozy, calm and not noisy. Bottom line, this French restaurant is highly recommended by us, and we are French... read more

The food was disappointing. the stock of the french onion soup is top notch. the rest of the food is unworthy of any praise. The trout was overly salted and dry. the side veggies were a great idea, they were also decently done, but the salt killed everything. the fish of the day, i can't believe how much butter they put in that dish, the leek and celery base was soaked in butter. The cheapest and easiest way to cheat at a restaurant business is salt and fat, both were generously present tonight. first time commenting on interior design: i don't know who came up with that idea, a complete cafeteria feeling, definitely not a place to have a good-feeling dinner. would be ok for lunch. The dishes are not cheap but not overly priced either. However, they charge $77 for a $25 bottle of wine at retail wine stores, which means they are probably paying less than $20 per bottle. Don't order a bottle. In fact, may be we should all stop ordering wine at restaurants altogether, the markup on wine is at absurd levels. Despite all the hype, this is not a restaurant that Brandon Sharp or any serious chef can be proud of. I may go there one more time to try the hanger steak with a glass of wine and no more. Rue Cler of Durham is a much solid choice. read more

How did I not know about Bluebird? I come to Meadowmont all the time and remember the cafe/bakery in this location. Transformation to Bluebird, a French style bistro, is such a success. The food was so good. Not everyone is a fan of escargot but the take on it here was so tasty because of the pastry used to nest each snail. Lovely and the sauce ... sublime! French onion soup was very good. We should have stopped there because we were stuffed! But I got the chicken (coqui vin) and hubby got the duck. We went home with leftovers which is always a plus. We each had a cocktail and wine with dinner. Our server was great! We didn't wait for anything even water was filled for us with a carafe one the table. Lots of really cool details to ponder on while there. Romantic, cozy, not too loud. Next time we will eat at the bar. Get a reservation! Bluebird is busy! Sorry no photos but know presentation was great! read more

Great food and service and ambiance. The trout was excellent, but I tried the crepes which were a delightful balance of buttery flavors, chestnuts and maple with a winter squash filling. The soups were great as well -- I had the onion and my husband had the lobster bisque. The interior is definitely a more modern take on a bistro -- airy and attractive. It was crowded by the time we left, but the noise levels were OK. Definitely recommend it for a nice evening out. read more

Bluebird - Trout - French Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Bluebird isn't just a French restaurant, it's an experience! It was highly rated and my wife loves French food so we had to try it, plus, we were only in town for a short time. Of all the French restaurants, I'm so glad we tried Bluebird. From the most thoughtful touches to the power packed flavors, there's plenty of reasons why this chef has repeat Michelin stars! It was our 30th anniversary so the staff went over the top to make it a memorable experience. I had the country chicken and it was fantastic and so was the crème brulet which we shared. My wife had the roast and I'm forever grateful that she let me have a bite, rich, moist! Price was reasonable for the caliber. The restaurant atmosphere will surprise you because as soon as you enter, you will feel like you're in an open air restaurant in France! Run, don't walk to this magnificent restaurant! read more

Overall ambiance is of a French bistro and quite cute. The chairs itself are not very comfortable but I liked the touch of being able to draw on the tables. Service was efficient but I felt a little push to drink alcohol which felt unnecessary. The cheese plate was great and loved the Camembert. The crab salad was a star- so much fresh crab, wonderfully balanced with enough acidity. The steak frites well cooked but overly salty. The duck was also too salty and the color of the sauce was a bright red- a little too sanguine for my taste. Overall a nice place and I'd be curious about their brunch menu read more

Bluebird - Duck confit - French Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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I haven't written a review in a long time but this place was good enough to get me back in the game (basically like Michael Jordan). Bluebird is fantastic! Here's why: It's the least pretentious French restaurant I've ever been to. Staff is great, helpful, knowledgeable of the menu, and hard working. The dishes are prepared with attention to detail, the cocktails are on point, and there's a good wine list. The food is bangin'. We ordered the beef tartare which was an excellent start, and then went with the duck confit and the fish of the day (flounder). Both dishes were fantastic. We closed it out with crème brulee and the chocolate tart situation. Again, bangin'. Great cocktail list. Lots of French classics with something for every taste. I particularly enjoyed the bijou, I had never had one before but I'll definitely have one again! The space is really nice. The tables are well-spaced, the ambiance is classy and not over the top. It's comfortable while still feeling like a classy restaurant. They really nailed it. This immediately jumps to the top of our list for date night restaurants. Make sure you make a reservation! read more

GANTASTIC, yes fantastic and gigantic servings. The mile high quiche is absolutely amazing and oh so delicious. potatoes were perfectly crispy. The sweet cinnamon buns melt in your mouth. Place was bustling for this brunch but service was friendly and efficient. Must try. read more

Definitely one of the best executed meals in the area. Food is always good and made well. Service is on point & friendly. This is one of our go to meals weekly. Highly recommend dinner as much as brunch. read more

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This restaurant is very pretty inside - looks like a French bistro. The food however was disappointing. The onion soup was small and didn't have melted cheese. The pork chop had a strange sauce that I didn't really care for. The crab salad tasted good but we expected whole crab in it. read more