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Blue Jay Bistro, Littleton, NC

Blue Jay Bistro

4.9
4.9
685 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Blue Jay Bistro, on Main Street in downtown Littleton, North Carolina, is a realization of our vision: To return to Ed’s beloved hometown (where he played football and basketball for the Littleton Blue Jays, his high school alma mater) and create a unique culinary experience unlike any other; for Blue Jay Bistro to serve as a symbol for an exceptional dining experience for local and surrounding communities.

We want residents and visitors alike to experience Contemporary American dining at its best. A combination of traditional and creative dishes using only the freshest and finest ingredients sourced locally and globally. Providing uncompromising quality and professional attentive service.

— Ed & Deb Fitts, Owners

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Bistro

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (252) 586-2399

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Ashleigh Fleming, CEC

  • Neighborhood

    Halifax

  • Parking details

    Parking for Blue Jay Bistro is available behind the restaurant, as well as along E South Main Street, on a first come first serve basis. Public parking is also provided within the parking lot across Main Street.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 685 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

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  1. ChrisB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is an outstanding restaurant. Great food & atmosphere!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    The food was outstanding, Beautiful restaurant. The service needs some help.
  3. ecsleeper

    Charleston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We’ve enjoyed this restaurant since it opened. The food is innovative, prepared from fresh seasonal ingredients and always tasty. The service is friendly and efficient. We have enjoyed many restaurants around the country, some in well known foodie cities, this one ranks as one of our favorites. The only reason I gave the food 4 stars last night was our desserts were not as amazing as we’ve had there in the past. However, the lobster bisque was one of the best I’ve ever tasted!
  4. MinnesottBeach

    Western NC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    rigid and unfriendly staff yielding a less than satisfactory experience
  5. McDoris

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I can’t wait to go back to Blue Jay Bistro. What a beautiful restaurant with three distinct areas to enjoy. We were in the conservatory and it was beautiful and quiet enough for us to be able to hear everyone at our table easily. Our server, Belle, was spot on with everything. She was knowledgeable of the menu and wines, attentive with beverage refills and checking to see if we needed anything and very friendly without being intrusive. I highly recommend the hams and jams and the oyster appetizer but the highlight of the meal was the mascarpone cheesecake. Next visit the only thing I would change is to sit outside and enjoy the lights and fire pit.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went with some neighbors , our third visit . How can it even be possible that every time it’s absolutely amazing . Yum . So innovative and artful and delicious!
  7. TonyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was quite good. The food was excellent and our wait person was super. The manager checked on us regularly.
  8. sueg

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food---very upscale for such a small town. Cool looking restaurant, bar and outdoor seating area. Pricey, but great!
  9. Bobby

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Too notch, all around. Well deserving of 5 stars!
  10. KristieC

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful experience dining at this establishment. The food and cocktails were amazing. I had the hanger steak with Brussels and grits, divine! My friends and I shared the mascarpone cheesecake for dessert, also divine! We all had the Basil Hayden drink 🥃 on the cocktail menu. Everything was great!
  11. Boatqueen

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for excellent food, service and atmosphere. Always one of my go to places when in the area.
  12. HoytT

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently excellent. New dishes and cocktails were delicious and creative.
  13. HunterB

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Service was a little slow and inattentive compared to previous visit
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Attentive staff.
  15. NBN1

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always always most excellent service and food. I am treated like family and that means so much. My friend who was with me also loved it. Thanks to everyone for all the kindness.
  16. BBW252

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our entire experience was wonderful. The food and drinks were delicious and arrived quickly. The service was really what blew us away! We will absolutely be back soon!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Food was great, only question is why wasn’t there a bread basket?
  18. DeeP

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints! Absolute pleasure
  19. AlinRaleigh

    Raleigh

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was great. We had the hanger steak, short ribs, and short rib empanadas. We also had the banana beignets and olive oil cake (which I had never heard of before). Everything was excellent, … well prepared and lots of flavor. The manager came out to tell me that my hanger steak wasn't right so they had to prepare another one. Nice touch! The staff was on point and the ambiance inviting. We highly recommend this place in little Littleton. A real find and worth the drive from Raleigh … part of our Foodie Trip series (food destinations within easy driving distance from the capital city).
  20. NatalieM

    Exclusive

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There are never enough words to express our gratitude and amazement!
  21. RonW

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and great service! Perfect dining evening.
  22. canesjohn

    Raleigh

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    This was our 6th visit to Blue Jay Bistro. As expected the service, ambiance, staff and attention to detail was excellent. On of the best "old fashioneds" I have had anywhere. Food was good, not great. My wife had the short ribs... 60% fat. It was our Valentines dinner so she sked me not to say anything. Credit to their staff, who noticed the large amount fat on her plate, apologized for the meal not being up to standard and discounted 50%. I had the beef filet. Cooked exactly as ordered. But found it lacked flavor except for the overpowering gravy. IMO perhaps time to change up the menu. We will be back!
  23. HoytT

    Charleston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Changes in the menu are always exciting and creative, Atmosphere and service is outstanding,
  24. DeeP

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect! Service, food, drinks….perfection!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another amazing dinner
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything is always so delicious at the Blue Jay Bistro!! Excellent food, service, and atmosphere!
  27. RaquelL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire dining experience was exceptional! My table awaited me with a birthday card signed by all of the staff and culinary team. It is that attention to detail and care that set Blue Jay Bistro apart from others. The food was delicious and our server was very knowledgeable of the menu and wine selections.
  28. ALLENF

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good and service were outstanding
  29. CorbinS

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time eating there. Will be back - great experience!!
  30. KathyB

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful evening🥰
  31. MandyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional dining experience!! From the stunning food to the impeccable service, this was one of the best Birthday dinners I’ve had!
  32. JanS

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food with friendly, excellent service. Love the drinks too, wine selection and specialty cocktails. Can have a quiet dinner in the dining room or fun conversation in the bar area. Love it here!
  33. LeighF

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always!! Idk how Chef comes up with these dishes but they are amazing!!! Can’t wait till next time.
  34. TedV

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, our dinner last night was excellently prepared. Service was great. We expect much of Blue Jay and always get it. Thanks.
  35. cwcanady

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Blue Jay never disappoints! Thanks for making my sister in law’s birthday an amazing evening.
  36. LeighG

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants I have eaten at in years. The food is always fresh and innovative. The flavors are perfectly balanced and complement the final dish perfectly. The wait staff is friendly and the drinks are on point too with some of the best mixed old fashioneds around.
  37. KathyB

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great evening.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Hope our experience was because it off season. Steak substitute was not cooked as ordered and one manager tried to say it was the wrong plate but it still was not as ordered. Had to ask for glass of wine twice and then on our bill three times. It was taken care of and we got a dessert for the overcooked steak and the dessert was very good.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From every interaction with the kind people that work at the restaurant to every bite of expertly prepared food the experience at Blue Jay Bistro was perfect! Second year in a row for my birthday celebration and it was so special!
  40. NatalieM

    Exclusive

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Somehow this “wonder” just keeps getting better and better!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Blue Jay Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 685 OpenTable diners.

Blue Jay Bistro does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Blue Jay Bistro

141 E. South Main Street, Littleton, NC 27850

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Halifax

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Bistro

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Parking for Blue Jay Bistro is available behind the restaurant, as well as along E South Main Street, on a first come first serve basis. Public parking is also provided within the parking lot across Main Street.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Ashleigh Fleming, CEC

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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