Bistro 29 — Restaurant in Murphy

Beyond amazing appetizers, beyond incredible selection of entrees, decent wine list, bartender was extremely friendly and talked with us in length about the menu, drinks, etc... even though she has many customers at the bar, she really took her time to appease me and my fiancée's questions about things. We actually went here for the first time because we had a flight cancelled, and were REALLY down and bummed that our trip was not going to happen. We went in early evening late afternoon and they were one of the ONLY places open after the big first snow storm Murphy had this year- in fact while we were there they got a message from the owner (or maybe manager?) saying to put everything half off (food wise) we pigged out (we would have ordered the same whether they had this deal or not) but the food was soooo good! We started with the pork dumplings that were cooked to perfection. I then had the beet salad which was TO DIE FOR! (Even my fiancé ate a bunch and he does NOT "do beets" lol) he then got a steak that was cooked exactly how he ordered (medium rare, which in Murphy deserves a lot of praise in itself hehe) his side dishes were balanced and cooked exactly how one would want, and I had a sushi roll that I must say ranks in my top ten best sushi rolls I have ever had. (As someone who has been in the restaurant business for 20+ years, was a chef, Mixologist, bartender, and had helped open MANY restaurants and bars all over the country- im a tough critic! Seriously- I know I'm Raving right now- but THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN OFTEN! This place rocks! We had all that and a few glasses of wine and our bill was like under $60- THATS CRAZY PEOPLE! That meal should have easily cost 2-3times that much! I only wish I knew I could remember the name of the awesome brunette bartender that was serving us that day as she deserves much praise for helping steer us in the right direction with food drink and good conversation! Cheers to the owner/ chef/ and staff! Y'all are rocking it and knocking it out...

I’m embarrassed to say that I haven’t made the time to review this wonderful establishment before now. I’ve eaten at the Bistro 14 times since May when I first discovered it. It’s become my go-to spot for consistently delicious food, great service, in an intimate, classy, but laid back atmosphere. My dinner tonight is an example of the wonderful fare these folks put out there night after night. I started with an appetizer of garlic fried chicken wontons served with a ginger-soy dipping sauce on a small bed of sliced onions, vegies, and portabella mushrooms. This was followed by a sizable bowl of caesar salad that was made from super fresh romaine with just the right measure of delectable dressing, cheeses and croutons. I followed this up with side orders of nigiri eel and melt in your mouth sashimi tuna. Although I’ve eaten off the regular menu and had their perfectly prepared coffee rubbed rib eye, sautéed shrimp & scallops cooked with grilled leeks, basil, tomatoes, with a white wine cream sauce over angel hair, and their fish special of the day which that night was an over-the-top stuffed fluke I usually make my meal out of a variety of sashimi and sushi. Western North Carolina didn’t have a decent sushi restaurant west of Asheville until these guys arrived and although this probably sounds like a planted review it’s not. I just love good food and want these folks to succeed. The service has been consistently prompt, friendly, and efficient. The ambiance is elegant without being ostentatious, and the prices are really pretty reasonable for a top quality dining experience. I can’t say enough good things about this place. People call me Mr. Pat and I look like a cross between Hemmingway and Santa Claus, always in a Hawaiian shirt. If you see me sitting alone at a table or with a group of friends come over and say hi - it’s that kind of a relaxed place where that’s not...

This bistro is a gem tucked into our small western North Carolina town. The first time I ate at Bistro 29 was last week with my friends for lunch. I ordered the Beet Salad, and it didn’t disappoint. The greens were fresh with a nice bit of crunch, and the dressing was light and blended well with the beets, feta cheese and candied pecans. I’ll definitely order this salad again. My friends ordered the burger and California roll and were happy with their meals. Tonight on the spur of the moment, I took my daughter to dinner here. What a pleasant surprise to find that Bistro 29 offered a Monday Night Menu for Two special for $40 which included a soup or salad and entree for each of us and a dessert to share. We both ordered Caesar salads, mine without croutons. These salads weren’t small side salads. The portions were quite generous. Served alongside was a large parmesan crisp. Delicious! My daughter ordered the pasta with spinach, red pepper and alfredo chicken. She’s not a big veggie eater, but said the spinach was really good. I ordered the shrimp scampi which came with tender tomatoes in a buttery like sauce. So good. The star of the dinner was the cheesecake. This was no ordinary cheesecake. Made with mascarpone, it was thick and creamy with a caramel kind of sauce but not exactly caramel. (When I go back, I’ll find out more about the cheesecake and update.) We savored every bite. I look forward to returning for another tasty meal. [UPDATE] The cheesecake is a maple mascarpone cheesecake with a maple glaze and lemon shortbread cookie placed on the edge. I added a picture of my beet salad...