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Live. Dine. Lounge.
FINE DINING WITHOUT THE PRICE TAG, 100+ WINES, AND LOCALLY HARVESTED FOOD TO WARM THE SOUL. OUR SEASONAL MENU FEATURES LOCAL GEMS, AND ONLY THE FRESHEST INGREDIENTS. INSPIRED BY CALIFORNIA, AND SANTA BARBARA IN PARTICULAR, WE HOPE YOU ENJOY BLUSH.
COME. STAY. RELAX.
BLUSH…A HEALTHY DISTRACTION.
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33 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 33 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(21)
- hot spot(12)
- fit for foodies(10)
- good for groups(10)
- romantic(10)
- vibrant bar scene(10)
Blush Reviews List
Review 1 for Blush
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food for the Late Nite Vibrant Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Amazing food for the most dedicated foodie. Deliciously and wickedly crafted signature drinks accompany the most delightful local sourced, inspired and creative foods."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for Blush
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Quiet lunch spot
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"In May, traffic is slower in downtown Santa Barbara. Blush has a nice menu, plenty for picky eaters to choose from. There is wi-fi, however it's in the back of the restaurant (by the restrooms). Nice wine-by-the-glass list."
Dined on 5/16/2013
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Review 3 for Blush
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First impression was that
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First impression was that the interior looked a bit dour and dark. Patio was much better. Excellent food preparations, but what made this place a great evening was the above and beyond efforts made by our waiter to make it great. Out of the fruit crumble with Ice cream? They invented one for us. Thanks."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list
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Review 4 for Blush
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our first trip there and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our first trip there and the food and service was very good! The wait staff was honest about the flavore of the entrees!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Blush
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was excellent - must
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was excellent - must try the Lobster Mac & Cheese. While we celebrated our 28th wedding anniversary, there were three other Bachelorette parties happening – very popular spot. The service was great. Highly recommend Blush restaurant."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 6 for Blush
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good food, excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good food, excellent service.
Order the Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée... It is divine."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Blush
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We found this restaurant on
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We found this restaurant on Open Table. Unfortunately, for my family it was not a good fit. The restaurant was cold, noisy, and the food took a long time to be delivered. They even got 1 order wrong, but my mother-in-law just took what they served because she did not want to wait any longer."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
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Review 8 for Blush
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It was lunch after a morning
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was lunch after a morning at the Natural History Museum with our girls. My husband had the French dip which he found to be very mediocre. I had soup and salad, it too, had no real pizazz...The girls had pb&j and crispy chicken tenders...the tenders came out burnt.
I would go here for bar ambiance. There are brick covered walls and outdoor seating and it looks hip. But not so great food."
I would go here for bar ambiance. There are brick covered walls and outdoor seating and it looks hip. But not so great food."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, hot spot
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Review 9 for Blush
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a wonderful time . The
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a wonderful time . The service was fabulous, ambience great and we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Blush
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We used a Travel Zoo coupon
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"We used a Travel Zoo coupon and it seems that because of that the service was rather slow and she did not seem very happy while waiting on us."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, hot spot
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Review 11 for Blush
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent meal and service!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent meal and service!! Very good wine list, offering a number of selections by the glass. Sat outdoors by one of many fireplaces. Restaurant does a nice job of trying to separate party zone from the rest of restaurant."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 12 for Blush
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great spot for lunch & brunch.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great spot for lunch & brunch. I was not as impressed with the dinner menu selections."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Blush
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Ambiance, food, service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good Ambiance, food, service was a bit slow. Watch out for the additional cost of adding Shrimp to your dish, $12 for 4 jumbo Shrimp!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, romantic
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Review 14 for Blush
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The only negative thing was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The only negative thing was that they had already included the tip. We don´t mind leaving tip but we would like to decide by ourself how much the tip should be.
The food is superb."
The food is superb."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2010
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Review 15 for Blush
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was good with the burger
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Food was good with the burger being the highlight."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Blush
Based on the average of (18) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic