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Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Blue Cow is an upscale, full-service New-American restaurant serving innovative sandwiches, seasonal cocktails, craft beers, small plates and entrees that showcase local farming and artisan products, inspired by taking the approachable and giving it a modern interpretation.
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108 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 108 reviews
5 stars
(31)
4 stars
(57)
3 stars
(18)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(63)
- fit for foodies(55)
- good for groups(41)
- neighborhood gem(32)
- great for lunch(26)
- hot spot(26)
Blue Cow kitchen & bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"OMG the burger! I order mine with a fried egg & fries. A burger & fries may sound pedestrian, but I'm hooked on it. The bun is not "all bread"--the perfectly seasoned meat remains juicy & you can actually taste something besides carbs. It's spread with a spicy remoulade, the butter lettuce & tomato are fresh, & the fried overeasy egg gilds the lily. (You can also order aged cheddar, avocado, grilled onions or mushrooms on your burger.) The tasty fries are baked, then fried, & seasoned with something other than just salt, with smoky garlic ketchup and ranch dressing for dipping. The whole thing costs $17, so for salad-eater me, this is a decadent treat which doesn't break the bank. Oh, & the service is friendly and quick."
Dined on 4/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The ambience outside was a young professionals scene from downtown, pretty much all looking to unwind after work. Several large groups. Seemed fun and energetic. The i nside was a little more romantic, but the noise level was still comparable to the outside. Food was ok, nothing crazy special, but not bad either"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 3 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food but noisy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food here is delicious. Unfortunately the acoustics are poor so one has to shout across the table. And the loud music does not help. Make it a better dining experience by turning off the "music" and allowing diners to enjoy their lunch."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food to shout about
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"In fact, you have to shout because it's so incredibly loud inside this restaurant, but the food is delicious! I eat here regularly and am always pleased with everything. The chef and bar folks take such care with ingredients and combinations; it's always a wonderful meal. If you don't like spicy food, be sure to ask before ordering as there is sometimes a kick to unexpected plates. Also, be aware that the pickling craze has definitely hit Blue Cow. Love that there's somewhere yummy to go in this area."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Difficult Blue Cow
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We made a group reservation for outside for happy hour. When we got there, we were told that we couldn't sit outside as there was an event and then they proceeded to make us wait before walking us to our table inside and tell us happy hour was over. I had to push to at least see the menu.
Cut to our table of eight eating dinner inside. Then, when we left, we noticed multiple tables open outside and no sign of an event. None.
The hostess was difficult and rude and honestly, there are a number of places that would've seen the value in our large party, honored the request and that are more accessible (this place you have to go into a parking garage for).
Forget Blue Cow. It's not worth it."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 6 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
nice, not hot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"started out in the middle of the patio at lunch and ended up having to move to the shade. lovely place, and excellent food.
just watch the reflection of all those windows."
just watch the reflection of all those windows."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Blue Cow
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our group ( 4) went to Blue Cow for dinner prior to a concert @ Disney Hall. Great location, 2 blocks from the theatre. Excellent service; sensitive to our time constraints. Took server's recommendations and loved them ( flatbread app, great roasted veggie salad, pork and bacon sandwich. Only negative: pricey drinks were tiny; I expect a good pour for $$$. Would definitely go back, but would drink beer!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 8 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love the food. Something different
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love the food. Something different and very tasty."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 9 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This could be the best food in LA, though that is hard to prove. Still, for fresh, clean food, ambiance, and service, this is the place."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 10 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Must go!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place was packed went I arrived for lunch and I loved the vibe. I like restaurants that serve food with tons of flavors, sauces and ingenuity. I never eat french fries but their Baked Then Fried Potatoes were OUTSTANDING. I could not get enough of them. I shared the Turkey Club and the Short Rib roll and they were delicious. I loved the gruyere and the horseradish crème fraiche. There is so much more on the menu I must try!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I came here for a business
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I came here for a business lunch and thought the food was very good. It was very noisy inside and it was a little hard to hear. The waitress nice, but the service was slow. They validate parking at the California Plaza for two hours ($3), but I went over 21 minutes and had to pay almost $16 for parking. I wish I would've known how expensive it would be and that the food hadn't taken so long to come out."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The location in Downtown is
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The location in Downtown is nice. It's interesting to be among the tall buildings. Sitting outside was very comfortable."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 13 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and bar drinks are
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and bar drinks are particular good and great for the whole family. My twenty-something 'grown-up kids' enjoyed the food & drink selections as much as I did. It was a first for all of us, we'll go back for sure. Booking this dinner reservation via open table was quite convenient too."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our first time at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first time at Blue Cow. Food was great and the service attentive."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Blue Cow is fine for a quick
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Blue Cow is fine for a quick get-together after work, I think, for those working right around there. It was pretty crowded. There's good outdoor space, and the indoor space opens out onto it, which is nice. There's a full bar. The food was good but nothing really special, our server was very nice and took good care of us. Really, though, it's more like a cafeteria in feel than a restaurant. I guess I would recommend it to people who are looking for that kind of experience, but we weren't and so were kind of surprised."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
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Review 16 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great location to just sit
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great location to just sit with friends to catch up during lunch."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Came here on a Saturday night,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Came here on a Saturday night, it seems that this would be a better after-work type of place. Service was adequate, but slow."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great view of downtowns cityscape
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great view of downtowns cityscape . Food is great sustainable farmed and creative."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 19 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved this place. Maybe my
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved this place. Maybe my new favorite place in LA. Amazing, smart food. Great cocktails."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 20 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
What a surprise! Great food...fast
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a surprise! Great food...fast service...fun atmosphere...perfect before the theatre!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food and fabulous
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food and fabulous service. A little too much of the happy-hour scene for our purposes this visit, but that's not the restaurant's fault. Decor was a little contrived for me. Very much a downtown resto."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 22 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very popular place with unusual
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very popular place with unusual menu items. Lots of people there enjoying Happy Hour when we arrived. Has items for vegans and vegetarians as well as omnivores like me. I had a great hamburger. Our appetizer was grilled purple cauliflower. We were having dinner before a play at the Ahmanson. I made our waitress aware of our time constraint and she accommodated us perfectly. The noise level might not work for everyone but I would certainly go there again. It was great!"
Dined on 04/11/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 23 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fun place with limited menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun place with limited menu (more for light meals) and great drink menu. Definitely a fun find in downtown LA. All the food was excellent. Service was casual, friendly and fun."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 24 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Where is the service?
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have been to Blue Cow Kitchen many times for dinner. The food is always reliable and good. This time the service was poor. It took a while to get our waitress to take our order, it took a while to get our drinks and we were never checked on once by our waitress. I like going to Blue Cow when going to events at Disney, Dorthy Chandler, MOCA, etc.. because it is a nice alternative to Patina and CPK. I left this visit feeling disappointed."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, hot spot
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Review 25 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food with unusual
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food with unusual combinations of tastes. Excellent and prompt service. Great place to catch a bite before the theatre."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Blue Cow Kitchen is a fun
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Blue Cow Kitchen is a fun place in downtown LA. Nice for an after work drink and eats."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 27 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The specialty old fashioned
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The specialty old fashioned was superb. The duck wings app was out of this world. The beet & burrata salad was excellent."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great place to try
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The menu is pretty small, but I was there with a group of 6 and everyone really enjoyed their food. The curried cauliflower was especially yummy. Our server was spot on. I loved the energy inside the restaurant."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 29 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love the Blue Cow. It was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love the Blue Cow. It was a nice surprise to find a gem like this downtown with good food and service. I will be back!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2007
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Review 30 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It is very good, but very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It is very good, but very loud (and dark). My I suggest being seated outside."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 31 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Vegans and Carnivores Rejoice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There is something wonderful for everyone. Not too many places can give you a great steak sandwich as well as great vegan offerings but Blue Cow does it. And to top it off they make perfect cocktails at less than average prices for downtown. It took us way too long to try them out but since we live in the neighborhood I know we'll be back often. A great spot!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 32 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Contemporary, ecelctic setting,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Contemporary, ecelctic setting, nice outdoor seating. Food is good and fresh, nice variety, healthy size portions. Had a nice time."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 33 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was absolutely delicious.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was absolutely delicious. Duck wings are a must, the twice fried french fries were a bit too crispy for me, but the dipping sauces were amazing. The steak dish was phenomenal. I recommend the Old Fashioned. Service felt rushed to the point where my dining partner and I didn't have time to order another drink, however, the food was outstanding. I would go back and specify longer wait times on food delivery."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 34 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good lunch. We enjoyed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good lunch. We enjoyed it."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 35 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great burgers!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great service, my burger was perfect!"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 36 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Broccoli side dish was awesome,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Broccoli side dish was awesome, chicken very good, fish of the day was dry without a lot of flavor. We ate at the bar and the service was horrible. To her credit, she seemed to be managing all drinks and customers at two bars by herself. She was friendly, just too busy to take care of us."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2005
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Review 37 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I appreciate their two-page
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I appreciate their two-page menu as I don't like to read a book while trying to decide what to eat. We took the waiter's recommendation and had the Blue Cow version of a French Dip. Delicious! Highly recommend the kale salad and the braised Brussels sprouts. Very limited but adequate wine list."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 38 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic seasonal food. Please
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic seasonal food. Please keep the short rib putine."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 39 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Blue Cow Kitchen & Bar is
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Blue Cow Kitchen & Bar is a nice addition to 2 Cal Plaza: healthy food, nice prices, good quality. My one surprise as a vegetarian is they don't have more/better options for us, given their attention to healthful choices. No vegetarian protein alternatives are available (i.e. veggie burger, tofu, tempeh), which is a miss. Hopefully they will add a few in the future."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The music was so loud it was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The music was so loud it was hard to carry a conversation. It was more suited to a bar atmoosphere than dining experience. Think Noise rating above should include - terrible."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2005
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Review 41 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun pre-concert venue in downtown.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun pre-concert venue in downtown. Not for the sedate. Good for the hip and young (at heart)"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 42 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Here today to celebrate a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Here today to celebrate a be-lated B-Day for the baby of the group, Sandra. It's her final year in her twenties. So sad. : (
Of the group of 6, for 5 it was the first time here. We loved the outside patio. It was a beautiful day to sit outside, soak up the sun and eat lunch.
I actually had a hard time deciding what to order; everything sounded good. In the end I finally ordered the Burger "Mario Style" w/ the candied jalapeños, bacon and aged cheddar. I also added the mini baked then fried potatoes for an extra $2.00. Let me tell you, these burgers are huge and a challenge to eat but I was up for the challenge. Wow! A juicy tasty burger with a nice spicy twist. I'll have to bring my friend Claudia here since the burgers come"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 43 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, very friendly service,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food, very friendly service, VERY loud. Went for a business lunch, and had to concentrate to hear someone across the table. Staff were helpful, many smiles, made sure we found each other, and were prompt and accurate with food service."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 44 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
A disappointment
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Terrible service. Server took our order and disappeared until it was time to bring the check. The food used to be fantastic but their new winter menu is very disappointing. We tried a variety of new dishes and found the ingredients to be low quality and the flavors bland. Best to avoid the Banh Mi sandwich, Burger and Kale salad. Lastly, it was was extremely loud. The waitress could not hear us. We had to repeat our order several times. In all, a huge disappointment as this used to be one of our favorites downtown."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 45 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
EXCEPTIONAL Service- Ok Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service at this restaurant was WONDERFUL!! I would come back for that reason alone. Also great was the ambiance.
Unfortunately, the food was hit or miss, and the specialty cocktails left much to be desired.
Yummy:
Pink Eggs & Ham
Striped bass special
Picnic Country Fried Chicken
Baked then Fried Potatoes
Cookie sandwich dessert
Pink Eggs & Ham
Striped bass special
Picnic Country Fried Chicken
Baked then Fried Potatoes
Cookie sandwich dessert
Bleh:
Potato & Leek Soup
Prosciutto & Burrata FlatBread
Strawberry angel food cake dessert
Fortified Lemonade"
Potato & Leek Soup
Prosciutto & Burrata FlatBread
Strawberry angel food cake dessert
Fortified Lemonade"
Dined on 01/22/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find
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Review 46 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
After waiting 20 minutes to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"After waiting 20 minutes to order lunch, we flagged a waitress servering other tables. She was delightful, apologetic, and did a wonderful job from then on out. The food was delicious and sitting outside was great on a perfect-weather day."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2005
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Review 47 for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Improve the acoustics, please!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, but the noise level inside was deafening and uncomfortable to carry on a conversation. We asked to be moved outside which was a great improvement. However, it happened to be a nice day. I wouldn't have the same experience if it had been cooler weather and we had to stay indoors."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Blue Cow kitchen & bar
Based on the average of (61) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
8 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic