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Crush - Chico
Crush Dining Room and Lounge, a restaurant beyond any local experience, offering a unique combination of the traditional and the contemporary. Specializing in traditional Italian Flavors mixed with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients creates a vibrant menu of dishes that embrace the energy and atmosphere of the restaurant. The atmosphere is contemporary and chic with soft lighting and an oversized lounge that makes each guest feel like part of the excitement. Savor the fusion of market fresh foods to a wine list with over 100 selections guaranteed to meet the most discriminating palette. Come enjoy and treat yourself to an unforgettable dining experience.
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69 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 69 reviews
5 stars
(33)
4 stars
(27)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(46)
- romantic(30)
- fit for foodies(29)
- vibrant bar scene(28)
- hot spot(25)
- neighborhood gem(19)
Crush - Chico Reviews List
Review 1 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Kale salad was the best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Eaten at crush 3 times but this was the best food. Kale salad was th best I have ever had and I've had a lot."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: romantic, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 2 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Crush 201 Chico
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our entire family loves Crush and we tend to have all family celebrations there. My mom and I had a leisurely Mother's Day dinner celebration on Sunday. Fabulous service, attention to detail, and, as always, great food. We'll be back for many more celebrations."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great dinner, the Bruscheeta app. was top notch. I always have a nice time there!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 4 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We dined there for my daughters 21st birthday and couldn't have asked for a better time."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place with very good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place with very good food and lively atmosphere. I would recommend this place to anybody who wants to have a nice dinner out with a varied menu and tasty food. It is a little loud and not super fancy which makes it ok for children. The only thing I was wishing for more was the wine list as it was not as varied as I would have wanted. If they added another 10 bottles of red to the list that would suffice."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 6 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good for a night out with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good for a night out with friends"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 7 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Kristy Wilce
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We all loved our meals. I am on a very restricted diet at the moment and the waiter gladly said they would substitute anything, cook with no oil or butter and allowed me to have a great meal. Choices were plenty, ranging from pasta to salads to fish or meat. I did find the dining room a bit chilly, so would bring a light sweater next time."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious and Fresh
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love Crush. The food is always fresh and delicious. We especially like to go on Tuesday nights when we can order from the special menu and have a large chunk of the price go to support the local Boys and Girls Club. They do a lot of mentoring/training of the kids too. Be sure to have the tempura fried Squash Blossoms when they are in season. Nothing like them."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pleasant surprise! Food was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pleasant surprise! Food was delicious - homemade pasta. . . amazing! Busy night and manager went above and beyond to ensure that we were well taken care of and satisfied, not rushed through the evening! We will definitely visit again."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 10 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nice for a celebration
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A little pricier than a typical night-out restaurant for us, but we were celebrating a special occasion. Crush! filled the bill nicely. Excellent food, even better service. Our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive. We'll definitely be back."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 11 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The water feature is great.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The water feature is great. We were fortunate to be seated right by it. The food was very good. On a previous visit, Crush had polenta on its menu. This time it was not. The waiter told me not to worry about it and had it prepared for me."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
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Review 12 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our first visit to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our first visit to the Crush and it was outstanding. The Easter Special was Prime Rib but went for the Rib-eye steak instead and she had the Crispy Chicken. We shared a Kale salad (also our first) and can honestly say, it was a great meal... didn't even have room for desert. Can highly recommend and will certainly be back!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An Amazing Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I went with my family for my 20th birthday and absolutely loved everything! our server was great and everything was served perfectly on time. We were talking about how much we wanted to go back the whole weekend! Thank you"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 14 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Business Meeting Success
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good for a business meeting also.
They handled our party of 10 which grew to 11 beautifully.
All of us enjoyed the food and service.
Four of my colleagues gave me props for finding the Crush.
"Good job, how did you find this?"
Not too amazing until you realize that we were 180 miles from where I live in SF.
I told them I used Open Table for the reservations."
They handled our party of 10 which grew to 11 beautifully.
All of us enjoyed the food and service.
Four of my colleagues gave me props for finding the Crush.
"Good job, how did you find this?"
Not too amazing until you realize that we were 180 miles from where I live in SF.
I told them I used Open Table for the reservations."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 15 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Strike One...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fortunately, this was our second visit.... if this had been the first, we would not return. Our waiter was surely and edged on being rude. No smiles, no friendly welcome.. he never told us his name. We know it was Nick because his name was on the receipt. We were there to celebrate a birthday... pretty obvious since we brought gifts. He never inquired or offered his own comments of congratulations. My husband had to remind him twice that he had ordererd wine... We'll go again, but we will inquire first about our water."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 16 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Josh was our server... and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Josh was our server... and as our "first experience", we couldn't have asked for a more special person. He was fun, sweet, polite and... OMG he actually KNEW about the wine list and made a great recommendation; that doesn't happen often! We will definitely be back! ...and often."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Crush is located in the heart
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Crush is located in the heart of Chico. It's enterence is tucked away so not many people see it, but if you live in chico and have never been there, I highly suggest you go!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We enjoyed our dinner. Our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed our dinner. Our waiter was excellent! Nice place!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love Crush, great ambiance
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love Crush, great ambiance and food/drinks."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 20 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Husband and I wanted some
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Husband and I wanted some adult time together, and dinner at Crush is just what we needed. Food was incredible!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 21 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food is always great even
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is always great even though it is pricey. My only complaint is the service. The servers are not friendly at all, there is minimal greetings when you arrive, and they have a stern look on their faces rather than a smile."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Was there for Thanksgiving
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Was there for Thanksgiving and had a wonderful meal so we wanted to try Valentines Day also. Everything was great as usual . The only comment we have that for $60.00 per person we got far more food at Thanksgiving for $50.00
Great service as usual. Will go again thats for sure."
Great service as usual. Will go again thats for sure."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 23 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely Valentines
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went early on valentines Day and the restaurant had a special menu. For starters my wife had the corn bisque with crab, amazing, I had the wedge salad; the bacon, cured on sight, was ridiculously good. i could have eaten a plate of that alone. For entrees we had veal masala and rib eye, both prepared perfectly, deserts were terrific as well. Our waiter was professional and attentive, but he was let down a tiny bit by his support staff, who seemed a touch inexperienced, i.e. food ariving without the proper utinsils. Still we had a great night and Crush remains one of our favorite local treats."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 24 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The selection was OK, but
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The selection was OK, but the price was inflated for Valentine's Day, we assume. Next year we will stay home with a really elegant meal."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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Review 25 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fun night out!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Love Love Love their Chicken Picatta!!! Their Bruschetta was very good as well!! Can't wait to go back!!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 26 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful Italian food in
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful Italian food in Chico. Food is very good with wonderful presenation."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 27 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The service was poor. Our
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was poor. Our sever was there to take our order and bring it out. He didn't check on us once. We had to ask the bus person for our check after finishing the meal, didn't ask us how the food was or if we wanted anything else or dessert. We were glad to get out of there."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 28 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place, great service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good place and fast service.!! I also like that I was able to book my table online."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 29 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We were there for our twin
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were there for our twin sons 21st bday and had terrible service, our waiter was unfriendly and not at all what we expected. Our food was good, but my lemon drop was not. I had to get up and ask for their birthday dessert .....and nothing special was said. We made the best of it, but my husband and I were really disappointed."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
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Review 30 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had the salmon special......the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had the salmon special......the salmon was PERFECT (we eat salmon often & it's pretty rare for us both to feel that way)....absolutely PERFECT. My husband also had the gorgonzola/ apple salad....great idea for a salad but the balsamic vinegar was overpowering!! Would have been better with at most 1/2 the amt of vinegar. Otherwise, beautiful presentation, great service, very enjoyable. Also liked being able to make reservations online."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love Crush! Actually I love
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love Crush! Actually I love the beauty of the interior, so very classy. I feel transported to San Francisco. The food is excellent. An all around wonderful experience."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 32 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best lamb shank ever...very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best lamb shank ever...very good attentive team service."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 33 for Crush - Chico
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Food!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Crush is always so accommodating and the food is wonderful. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a 5* meal!"
Dined on 01/22/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Crush - Chico
Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
3 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic