Bleu Olive

Three appetizers and five entrees all top notch!

I usually come here for lunch. This was my first time coming for dinner. I had the Calamari and Paella and it was quite good. The food came out nice, hot and fresh!

Whenever I am wanting Mediterranean food in NW Durham, I think of Bleu Olive. Their dolmas and lemon chicken soup are a must for me.

I added salmon to my beet salad, and the salmon was blackened, which I enjoyed. There was not a lot of arugula in the salad but lots of beets dressed in a sauce with a small amount of something resembling pistachio crumbles. The salad included fennel, which I love. The salad was topped with a large flat disk of tasty goat cheese.

We really enjoy Bleu Olive. We've been several times and intend to go back. The service last night was terrific -- super friendly, unpretentious, and solid. The food is excellent. The Scottish salmon is excellent, Good, creative options. The bottle of Brunello Montepulciano was OUTSTANDING. Try the spiced ice cream -- it matches well with a great cappuccino. What a nice evening we had there with friends!

Great food and atmosphere. Best hidden secret in Durham!

Takeout was AMAZING! The lamb tenderloin was done perfectly and so tender. The risotto was rich and flavorful. And then the cheesecake! Light and fluffy with a wonderful tart flavor that perfectly set off the pistachios in the crust. My wife's chicken was just as delicious, if the soft moaning sounds were any indication. Do yourself a favor and order dinner here right away!

I ordered the beef tenderloin and it was very good but the mushroom risotto was the start of the dish and worth coming back just for it. Great service and atmosphere. Excellent restaurant!

Reserved a table for two, Sunday brunch. Food was wonderful. Waiter came to our table at 2:45 to ask if we would be having desert, because the kitchen was closing. We ordered however our first chose was not available because the kitchen was closed. At 3:15 the manager/owner can to our table to tell us they were going to have to lock up. Nice for would you please leave. We had enough time to eat, however there was no time to talk and socialize during our meal. I felt very rushed. Would not recommend late brunch here.

I ate here 3 times in one week while on business in Durham. The food is shockingly good. I would definantly drive out of my way to come here again.

Delicious food, pretty good service.

I am feeling 4.5 stars but leaning more towards 4. This place was a great treat for my birthday dinner. The appetizer was amazing, probably the best part. All of the spreads were delicious and the pita is lovely. The wine was great, we has Riesling. The soup of the day was awesome as well, very fishy and good. The meals were probably the worst part of dinner yet they were just fine. They arent "i have to eat every bit" amazing but they got better the more we ate. I ended up wishing i ordered something else but that is kinda on me. Our server Ashley was perfect, not too much and not too little. The Trio dessert was fabulous, very very yummy! All in all we drove over an hour to get here (not a lot of choices in sanford....) and it was worth it but wont be coming out of our way again. However, if I am ever nearby I will keep in on the list of places to stop for lunch!

Every meal is perfect! It's always exactly what I was craving without knowing I was craving it. I know I can be indecisive and my meals are always flawlessly matched with a wine by someone else that knows what they're doing, usually Yianni. This restaurant will not disappoint!

Nice small plates (mezze). Entrees are excellent too. I especially liked a chowder, crab cake and pork chop. Outside seating added a special touch, even though it was next to parking lot

Came here for a work dinner and glad I did. The food was excellent and service was too notch! Everyone I was with enjoyed there meals, and desert was out of this world. Will 100% be back next time I'm in town!