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Crush - Solana Beach
Our passion is to serve the best cuisine and provide the most exciting dining experience at our Solana Beach location. Every employee will make the commitment to achieve excellent through gracious, friendly and professional service. Crush takes pride in serving the highest quality of food in a unique and inviting atmosphere.
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49 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 49 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(28)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(28)
- neighborhood gem(25)
- notable wine list(19)
- special occasion(14)
- romantic(13)
- good for groups(12)
Crush - Solana Beach Reviews List
Review 1 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
excellent small plates
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"great service...excellent food!"
Dined on 6/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were there the same night as a singles mixer was taking place, so it was very noisy. In the past that has not been the case. It usually is calm and quiet, and that is one of the reasons we chose it. Just bad luck this time, but it was not a huge problem."
Dined on 6/12/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Interacted with co-owner, Patrick Riley, and adored his attention and guidance our entire evening. Great food and wine."
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Neighborhood Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of the best happy hours in the area. Delicious food, great service and wonderful ambiance. Crush never disappoints."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 5 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went for my birthday dinner.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went for my birthday dinner. Good service, good food."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 6 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place . I hope the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love this place . I hope the food stays consistent."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 7 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went on Groupon, would go back.....
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to Crush on a groupon. Yes we are grouponers sad to say. The good part is we get to try a lot of new places. My review is simple, would I come back and pay full price? Answer, yes. I can't come close to saying that for most of the places I've tried on groupon or other deals."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had tried this restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had tried this restaurant shortly after it opened, and found the food to be so-so, at best. However, this time everything was delicious (though, admittedly, we tried only a couple menu items). One fun thing: they bring the bill in an old Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys book!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2006
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Review 9 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food were good.but limited
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"The food were good.but limited selection."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 10 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was quite good...Service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was quite good...Service was outstanding."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was for the most part
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was for the most part a very pleasant dining experience. The ambiance was good. All the dishes were well prepared and presented. Service was prompt and friendly. I had lots of questions that our server patiently answered. My dinner choice was the Chicken Picatta on mashed potatoes with spinach. Delicious! I was not familiar with too many of the wines on their list so went with the servers’ suggestion of the Du ut Des Toscana. Nice choice. My mother had the lamb shank and absolutely loved it. The only dish that I thought needed some work was the Apple Strudel. Not good! Hardly any apples and the pastry was burnt. On the other hand the Butterscotch "Bundino" elicited rave reviews all around."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 12 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Too smart for your own good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurants menu and specials are unique but pulling off the execution seems to be a challenge for the kitchen. The markup on wine is close to 40% which is to high. I do not believe that having zero representation on your wine list from California is a mistake. Our sever was fantastic but the restaurant was dead on a Saturday night. That's a bad sign, St Patricks day weekend or not. I would return but I felt your menu prices are to high. Jack them up during race season and try to keep from going belly up in the off season through a multitude of discounts and special nights and events"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 13 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everything was easy except
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything was easy except finding the place. The special Surf and Turf of which theree version was short ribs and diver scallops. I asked to have it over linguini instead of with broccoli and corn and they were happy to. Both the ribs and the scallops were perfectly prepared. Worth the price $44.00 which was the most expensive item on the menu."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 14 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Lunch Spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've been to Crush a few times, but never for lunch. They have this great menu where you get to create your own salad by picking your ingredients. I did this and added chicken to it. The chicken was outstanding and the balsamic vinaigrette was one of the best I've ever tasted!
Will absolutely return for lunch again!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 15 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service and food.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service and food. I had their special which was lamb shank. It was out of this world."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lunch menu is limited. Make
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lunch menu is limited. Make your own salad menu is unique and fun. Service was excellent."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
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Review 17 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We loved the chicken piccata
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We loved the chicken piccata and eggplant parmigiana. 1/2 price wines on Thursdays were appreciated. Parking is easy."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 18 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our third visit to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our third visit to Crush and it never disappoints. Consistently delicious food and outstanding service. Our server was incredibly knowledgable about not only the food (down to the specific type of tomatoes used in the marinara) but also the impressive wine list. Highly recommend. And oh yes, the meatballs are not to be missed! Amazing!"
Dined on 02/25/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 19 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
3 of the 4 diners ordered
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"3 of the 4 diners ordered the fish of the day. When it arrived, the restaurant had "run out" of the aforementioned type and substituted something else without first notifying the diners."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Valentine's Day Dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Valentine's dinner : Friendly hostess; great, attentive waiter with great recommendations; Great wine list. Food was fantastic: unique selections that tasted great. My wife and I swapped entrees halfway through because they were both so good. The owner thanked us on the way out. Great for a romantic dinner, although it was a little loud. We'll definitely go back."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Crush - Solana Beach
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our experience was great.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our experience was great. We were seated at a large booth in the back that was very roomy for 2 people. Unfortunately the lighting was very dim and it was difficult to read the menu. Other tables do not seem to have this issue."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Crush - Solana Beach
Based on the average of (28) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic