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Bleu Olive, Durham, NC
Bleu Olive, Durham, NC
Bleu Olive, Durham, NC
Bleu Olive, Durham, NC
Bleu Olive, Durham, NC

Bleu Olive

4.9 (1319)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
1821 Hillandale Road, Durham, NC 27705

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
For parties of 5 or more, pease give us a call.

A family operated - Mediterranean Bistro serving a fresh & local ingredient inspired menu.

The Papanikas family first opened the doors at this location in 1994 under the name Papas Grille, a fine dining Greek and Mediterranean restaurant. With “Papa” and Sam in the kitchen and Angelika, Chris & Yianni running the front of the house, Papas Grille turned into one of the finest and well-respected restaurants in the Durham food scene. After eighteen successful years as Papas Grille, it was time for a makeover and with that came a new brand as well. The reconstruction took place in 2012 in which the changes brought a more casual setting and modern feel. With “Papa” retiring during the changeover, Sam took over the realms in the kitchen fine-tuning his craft which is highly focused on quality ingredients and consistent execution. The front of the house continues to be overseen by Angelika and Yianni.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sam Papanikas
  • Catering
    Catering available.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining room for any occassion.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Cross street
    Front Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Yes
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,319 people are saying

Bleu Olive reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Overall

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Food

  • Durham

    Best Overall

  • Durham

    Best Food

  • Durham

    Best Service

  • Durham

    Best Value

  • Durham

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bleu Olive delights with "consistently outstanding food" and attentive service in Durham. Guests rave about the "fantastic" Mediterranean flavors and varied menu options, including gluten-free desserts. Known for "excellent" lamb dishes and seafood, the ambiance offers a "quiet, relaxing" dining experience, perfect for special occasions or casual outings.
1,319 Reviews
  1. Margie

    Raleigh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, as usual. It's my all time favorite restaurant in Durham

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  2. stefanie

    Charlotte3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our Aniversary, written in Open Table, not acknowledged. Didn't have mixings to make Greek Mojito and grape leaves were not cooked enough. Octopus and Paella was amazing and so was the goat cheese cheesecake

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  3. Tom

    Richmond10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were just looking for a light supper after driving all day and Mediterranean sounded good. No wait on a Thursday evening with prompt courteous service. We had a quiet little table by the wine closet. Choices were interesting and varried.

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  4. Ned

    Washington DC29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The fish of the day was just fantastic - presentation on the plate looked like art and the taste of the fish and toppings was some of best tastes ever. I will dream about this dinner!

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  5. Dave

    Richmond25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & service! Highly recommend! We had the tasting of spreads as an appetizer. It was so good! Our entree was delicious! We will definitely return when in the area!

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  6. Alex

    Greensboro1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent environment comfortable service was attentive and food was cooked to perfection

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  7. Ross VIP

    Raleigh280 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an excellent meal. The market fish and the Joyce Farm chicken were both absolutely delicious. Great service - a wonderful evening.

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  8. Evelyn

    Birmingham9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants and we look forward to visiting when we need to be in Durham. Consistently outstanding food and service!

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  9. Bodie VIP

    Raleigh44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent experience. Great place to take guests.

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  10. AdrienneI

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful! Food was delicious! We have been there many times and it’s always been great!

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FAQs

Bleu Olive offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bleu Olive also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 383-8502.

Bleu Olive is rated 4.9 stars by 1319 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 6 times today
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1821 Hillandale Road, Durham, NC 27705

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Front Street
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Yes
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sam Papanikas
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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