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Crush - Seattle
Crush began as the dream of owners Nicole and Jason Wilson in 2003 when they set out to remodel and build an original 1903 Victorian house into a Modern American Restaurant that showcases the best in Jason's Cuisine and seasonal ingredients of the Northwest. Opening in 2005 CRUSH has quickly become a destination for an unparalleled dining experience in Seattle. Jason's approach and inspiration to food has been noted as Modern American, with personal influences and French technique. Using the best ingredients, focusing on quality first, the seasons & relationships with the best producers and growers dictating the ingredients has been the philosophy to our cuisine. Jason was chosen by Food and Wine magazine in 2006 as a "Best New Chef", nominated in 2008 for the Best Chef Northwest by the James Beard Foundation among many other accolades. A similar approach to our extensive wine list has given Crush multiple years of national accolades from wine press.
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141 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 141 reviews
5 stars
(78)
4 stars
(38)
3 stars
(18)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(105)
- special occasion(98)
- romantic(79)
- neighborhood gem(68)
- notable wine list(54)
- hot spot(19)
Crush - Seattle Reviews List
Review 1 for Crush - Seattle
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Exquisite food, smooth teamwork by the gracious and wonderful staff."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 2 for Crush - Seattle
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I Love everything about Crush! It is a great place for a romantic dinner or a special occasion. The service was excellent and the dishes were well timed. The food tasting menu was a little pricey but well worth the money. It allowed us to taste a variety of delicious food without feeling overly full at the end. I still can't stop thinking about the bacon and eggs dish. The chef accommodated my multiple allergies with no hesitation and never once did my dishes feel they were lacking in creativity and taste. We will be back to Crush!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Crush - Seattle
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Superb food and great service. When an appetizer we ordered arrived, we noticed it had shrimp. Since my wife is allergic to shrimp we mentioned it to the server. Even though the item description included shrimp (we hadn't noticed it), she immediately went back to the kitchen and had a version made up that just contained crab and ravioli. No charge, no fuss, just great service then and for the rest of the meal. Highly recommended for a romantic or special dinner."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2007
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Review 4 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great find
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing short ribs. Best I've ever had."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Romance and Ambiance a-Go-Go
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Go to Crush for those Special Occasions. You'll be glad you did."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 6 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
fabulous
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"fantastic food and service was beyond excellent"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 7 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"each time we dine here we have the chef's tasting menu. The creativity in blending of components is wonderful. Not everything is a home run, but most of it is. This meal, the Bacon & Eggs was just fantastic."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 8 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best food in Seattle
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had not been to Crush for quite a while. We dropped in on a quiet Tuesday evening. It was fabulous. Slow paced, lots on personal attention and absolutely the best food I have enjoyed in Seattle (or elsewhere) in a long time. bravo!"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
SRW
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I went for Seattle Restaurant Week and once again did not have an outstanding experience at a place said to be great. My food was good but nothing about the trip stood out for me and it wouldn't make me want to return. I have at this experience with almost everywhere I have gone during SRW."
Dined on 4/16/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Too expensive
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Crush is an elegant restaurant with an interesting menu but two of the four main dishes we ordered were fair and both appetizers were very high priced for the minuscule size of the portions. Overall, the quality and small portion size did not match the high priced bill at the end."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 11 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding evening at Crush
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a thoroughly enjoyable dinner at Crush. The servuce is outstanding; the staff is friendly engaging, informative about the food and drink, and has a knack of showing up at the table at all the right moments. We never felt rushed, but rather welcomed to spend most of the evening at the table. The food was fun, imaginative and delicious."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
FANTASTIC!!!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have not enjoyed a dinner out like this in a very long time. The food was superb, unique, well presented and delicious. The service was exemplary. My friends and I had a wonderful time and can't recommend this gem enough."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 13 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mind blowing food, with wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Mind blowing food, with wonderful little touches, flavors, and surprising combinations."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
wait staff was really helpful
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"wait staff was really helpful - just the right level of help but leaving you to your friends to talk. Food was generally good but the halibut was overcooked and a bit tough from that - how can that happen in a Seattle restaurant?"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
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Review 15 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Since I went there during
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Since I went there during SRW, I was restricting myself to the selected menu items to stay within budget for that night. Food was good however I cannot rave enough about my choice for dessert. Earl grey panna cotta was DIVINE! I dream of the next time I get to taste it. Service was good. It was a nice gesture to get cookies with the check. Who doesn't like cookies?"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lummi Nation Halibut outstanding
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Lummi Nation Halibut outstanding in preparation of morels/nettle sauce.
Goeduck crudo under apple foam with vegetables- best preparation ever tasted.
Great breads."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 17 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Let me say this restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Let me say this restaurant is on point with customer service. I will say anyone attending the place will not be disappointed. I had a late dinner planned with friends and also ended up staying pass closing. The staff were polite and did not rush us one bit in our dinner or conversations. An elegant place and the food was amazing. I highly recommend Crush!"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
food was exceptional with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"food was exceptional with wonderful presentation.
duck was tenderly sliced with a wonderful quinoa as the base.
octopus dish flavorful and bread seasoned nicely.
waitress even brought a little stool for my purse, a first."
duck was tenderly sliced with a wonderful quinoa as the base.
octopus dish flavorful and bread seasoned nicely.
waitress even brought a little stool for my purse, a first."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 19 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Get there a few minutes early
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Get there a few minutes early and enjoy an excellent cocktail while sitting at the bar that overlooks the kitchen. The staff is friendly and the food is great. The drinks and desserts were especially notable."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Friendly welcome by the maître
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Friendly welcome by the maître d was indicative of the whole night. Our waiter was very friendly with the right amount of conversation (not too much but still engaged). We had three courses for restaurant week. Moroccan cauliflower was excellent as was the carrot curry soup. Mains were pork loin and fish. Very good but not memorable (more what you'd expect). Dessert was a tasty peanut financier - much lighter than I expected which was great. I would recommend Crush for a special night out. Good food, welcoming staff and great wine list."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 21 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Took advantage of the $28
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took advantage of the $28 menu since I've never been to Crush but heard only amazing things about the food. Unfortunately Crush did what a few participating restaurants do - think hotel catered fish and vegetables. Since there was three of us we each ordered one of the three items from the three course menu. The carrot soup had no taste of carrot but rather processed metal, the(heavily) moroccan spiced califlower was well heavily over spiced, and the risotto was not good at all. We like cocktails and wine which were fabulous, and fully expected the $80/person tab but anticipated more effort in the food. The service staff is amazing!"
Dined on 04/18/2013
2008
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Review 22 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lisa's party hat birthday!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was my birthday. The staff was very attentive to our needs. They all took part in making me feel special. It was a memorable evening."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As wonderful as it seems
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It is required that you make a reservation for this place as it is often packed. The ambiance is quaint and romantic. My girlfriend and I decided to go for Seattle Restaurant week. The menu had choices between three set dishes for three different courses. 1st course the Carrot curried soup and the 2nd course was corvina (fish) for the entree. The fish was covered in a light dressing. Both courses were cooked perfectly and the variation in flavors were paired well and were also well thought out. The final course was a peanut butter bar with chocolate ice cream. Unique but just right. They recommend wines for every dish. Each of their recommendations were spot on. I highly recommend this place. Entrees range from $22-34"
Dined on 04/11/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Crsh is all it claims to be
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Exceptional. Food, service and ambiance. Definitely a destination for a special meal."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I had been looking forward
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had been looking forward to finally trying Crush. It was our 44th Wedding Anniversary. The appetizers were good with one exception. The foie gras was served with two very small brioche toast. There should have been more toast for the amount of foie gras. By this time, I began to realize it was going to be a long evening. The server would disappear for long periods of time. It was 45 minutes between our first course and our entrée. Our food was not hot. My duck was tough. It took us 2 hours and 45 minutes to have a 3 course meal. I do not believe I will be returning to Crush."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2009
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Review 26 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Vavavoom
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband and I have been to Crush several times. Crush manages the art of great food and wonderful cocktails."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 27 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food at Crush while good,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at Crush while good, is not up to the price.Atmoshere also rather cold and uninviting.service was very good.Very expensive"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
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Review 28 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went for Restaurant Week
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for Restaurant Week and the selection was great. We also ordered the octopus appetizer, which was nicely done. The service could have been more attentive, but overall the restaurant exceeded expectations. Each course was well executed. The curry carrot soup was creamy and had just the right amount of spices. The Corvina I had was cooked beautifully, and the panna cotta was a refreshing finish. I would go back!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food isn't all that matters!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our party was seated and afterwords we found that all the women before us and after us were given a side table to place their purses on instead of the floor. We were not. Very interesting...guess the purse I had didn't ooze of wealth like the others did.
Our wait staff woman was fine but not overly friendly, she seemed a little frazzled...actually all of the staff did and they seemed to nip at each other. Must have been an off night for them...they did seem to be WAY busy.
TERRIBLE PARKING....all on the street and just not a good situation. Need to remove curtains from front room dinning, makes it very"
Dined on 04/11/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 30 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and amazing service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and amazing service. Went for dinner during Seattle restaurant week and it was definitely worth the trip!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 31 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our party thoroughly enjoyed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our party thoroughly enjoyed the whole dining experience. The ambiance was simple yet elegant. Staff were attentive without being overly inquiring, efficient without rushing the customer. Drinks and food were expertly prepared and just beautifully presented. We each are eager to return for another fine dinner."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 32 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
really nice service 28$ menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"really nice service
28$ menu was good"
28$ menu was good"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overall, most of our dinners
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall, most of our dinners were great. There were four of us.
One person at our table had the pork and it was very dry. The man at the next table told us his pork was dry. Our fish croquettes were very good. The cauliflower appetizer was fabulous. My husband's carrot soup was very good but a tiny portion. All the desserts were great.
Wonderful staff"
Dined on 04/09/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service was exceptional.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was exceptional. The bartender concocted a drink for me despite it not being on the menu. I enjoyed the entire tasting menu...a little on the salty side on a few of the dishes, but still very good. The staff was very attentive and informative. I would definitely repeat."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 35 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful Dinner, Crush!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A superb dining experience! April's Seattle Restaurant Week menu is a wonderful time to return to Crush for a 3-course menu. I had the roasted cauliflower appetizer, my husband the rabbit liver mousse. Both were marvelous, although I must admit to coveting my hubby's mousse. The cauliflower was cooked to perfection, browned and served with the aioli. Me - the pork trio (loin, cheeks, and belly) and finished every last bite! Hubby had the salmon and scallop cake with stinging nettles. LOVED the nettles, first time I had tried them. They were prepared with a bit of cream sauce.
Dessert -- I had the peanut cake with chocolate ice cream, just the right amoung of sweet to finish the meal. Hubby loved the cheese. We will return."
Dessert -- I had the peanut cake with chocolate ice cream, just the right amoung of sweet to finish the meal. Hubby loved the cheese. We will return."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We went during Restaurant
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went during Restaurant Week, and perhaps this wasn't the right context to try out Crush for the first time. Given all the awards and accolades, we expected better. Food was good, but not terrific - the braised pork was very salty, seafood croquette was lukewarm and tasted like old fish. Service was outstanding and we loved the decor."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2005
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 37 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I took my girlfriend out for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I took my girlfriend out for dinner on her birthday and honestly, I was surprised by how good the experience was. We both tried new food, which was perfectly made to perfection."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
After hearing great things
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"After hearing great things about Crush, my fiance and I decided to try it out for a little celebration dinner. The food and service were great! Will recommend it to others."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 39 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Jason Wilson is one of the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Jason Wilson is one of the best chefs in Seattle. And one of the nicest, too. We have been to Crush many times over the last few years and it has always been wonderful. Highly recommended."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 40 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Creative food with a real
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Creative food with a real masterful chef- you can even watch them working in the kitchen! Great ambience and the servers go above and beyond to make sure you have a wonderful experience"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 41 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food but a dark side...
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I loved the ambiance of Crush. I thought the service was great. I loved the bread. It is on the pricier side, but I'm very happy to pay for the care and quality. I would like to continue to patronize and recommend Crush. However, I cannot. I would not recommend Crush because of its excessive use of Foie gras. Foie gras is well known to be a very cruel food -- a duck is force fed for 12–18 days by shoving a metal tube down it's delicate throat and pumping corn in till its liver is engorged, and then killing it. A torture food. Foie gras has been banned in a number of EU nations, Turkey, and Israel. California bans it and violators receive a $1000 fine. Crush is a tasteful, quality and eclectic place, but sadly with a dark menu."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2009
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Review 42 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nice for a special evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Came here for a friend's birthday dinner. Nice atmosphere, dark, quiet, cozy and elegant but not uptight. The wine list overwhelmed me (others would love this I'm sure!), so we went with individual glasses of wine. The Tidepools appetizer was excellent, as was the cheese sampling ($25 may seem a little steep for cheese but it was worth it). They provided gluten-free biscuits on request (sadly the crostini with the cheeses had no gluten-free substitute). The beef short rib, their signature dish, was fantastic, including the seared layered potato. I was disappointed that they were out of the monkfish, but the scallops were truly excellent. Portions were good, and waitstaff knowledgable, friendly, and attentive."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My food arrived cold, and
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My food arrived cold, and the service was a bit intrusive.
Not a shining moment for Crush.
How about rinsing the sand out of the scallops next time?"
Not a shining moment for Crush.
How about rinsing the sand out of the scallops next time?"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 44 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
one of the best meals I've
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"one of the best meals I've ever had!"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 45 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely gem fit for foodies!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always lovely--this is our favorite date night restaurant. Food is innovative and fresh, service is attentive, and it's an all around winner!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 46 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Some of the most flavorful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Some of the most flavorful and visually stunning food we have tasted...ever. Service was perfect for us, recognizing that some elements of service are personal and some are technical. We had the tasting menu with some accommodations and substitutions willingly applied by the staff.
Nearly perfect at every course...a weak link rarely popped up, but not enough to leave us with a regret. We would go back for another meal, especially if we wanted dinner as an evening centerpiece."
Nearly perfect at every course...a weak link rarely popped up, but not enough to leave us with a regret. We would go back for another meal, especially if we wanted dinner as an evening centerpiece."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 47 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Simply perfect all around.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Simply perfect all around. Wow! Never disappoints."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 48 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
UBER Foodies only
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our appetizers were overall disappointing. Tide pools appetizer and the bacon and eggs. Would have preferred thinly sliced salmon crudo; the shrimp was woefully undercooked, smelled and tasted a little off. Cuttlefish ink is just too fishy for my taste. The Geoduck, was surprisingly the freshest and best thing on the plate. Bacon and eggs app was clearly explained on the menu, but the restaurant might be better served to rename the dish.
Main courses: Potato gnocchi with shaved truffle and the famous braised beef short rib. The gnocchi was rather leaden, under-seasoned and had the black spotted look of being left out too long. The truffles and egg were great. The short rib was tender and well-seasoned. We chose to skip the desserts."
Main courses: Potato gnocchi with shaved truffle and the famous braised beef short rib. The gnocchi was rather leaden, under-seasoned and had the black spotted look of being left out too long. The truffles and egg were great. The short rib was tender and well-seasoned. We chose to skip the desserts."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 49 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Experiencing an old favorite again!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"With so many new restaurants all the time, it is easy to forget your favs! Our expectations were met and exceeded with the food, ambiance and fun/friendly/helpful staff and it was a treat to experience Crush again."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 50 for Crush - Seattle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A dinner to remember!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the best dining experiences I have had. Menu is exotic, with locally produced items and fascinating combinations. The braised Spanish octopus was absolutely super: crisp & really well seasoned. My son says his raviolis stuffed with Dungeness crab & mascarpone were super. My seared sea scallops, on a bed of red cabbage, seed caviar, & toasted amaranth, were perfectly cooked and oh-so-tender. My son's duck breast with Brussels sprouts & quinoa defied description. We shared a wonderful pear dessert. The wines were lovely. The breads at the beginning were fresh, tasty, not too filling. Service was beyond compare. Everyone was on their toes. Friendly. Mat, in particular, was incredibly knowledgeable & professional & attentive."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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