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The Blue Star
The Blue Star is a sleek, sophisticated restaurant offering an escape from the norm. The Blue Star offers two different dining rooms for two different dining experiences. Each room has its own menu. Menus change frequently based on fresh local product availability and guest feedback. The lounge offers a more social scene and first come/first served seating. There is hip music playing overhead, the bar is inside the room, and there are tall round tables for cocktailing. The dining room is much quieter and is surrounded by sophisticated decor, wood floors, white table cloths and an open kitchen. We are known for our extensive wine list, 1/2 off bottles of wine on Sunday nights, 1/2 off martinis on Monday and other unique promotions. The private Wine Cellar is not available for online booking, but give us a shout for detials. No outside food or beverage but we'd be happy to create your custom cakes.
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60 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 60 reviews
5 stars
(30)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(33)
- fit for foodies(31)
- notable wine list(28)
- romantic(26)
- neighborhood gem(23)
- vibrant bar scene(13)
The Blue Star Reviews List
Review 1 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was not the first time I have been to the Blue Star and will not be the last! As always we received wonderful service, even on a busy Mother's day night. Our server paid enough attention to us to be kept satified but we were not overly bothered by her. We sat on the secluded side of the restaurant, which I have sat once before, and it was great. It is a little dark, but it goes with the atmosphere well. I perfer to sit on the busier bar side, but over had a great experience here!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service not that great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Blue Star has two separate dining areas. I've always been seated in the main one (as you enter the restaurant) and have had a wonderful experience, but this time we were seated in the other dining room. I found this room lacked ambience, was too loud, and the service was poor (it seems like they were short staffed). We had to wait about 15 minutes before we even got water. the server wasn't friendly at all. It was Mother's Day weekend so I understand it was busy, but service was still sub par. The food, as always was excellent."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
So great!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went to Blue Star for our anniversary. It was amazing! The service was top notch. The moment we sat down and told them we were celebrating they brought us complimentary champagne. Everyone was so attentive and made the experience so enjoyable. The food was so good too! We had the tenderloin and venison and wow it was amazing. I would recommend this restaurant over a couple of other higher end places in town. It was worth it!"
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not worth the price
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband and I had heard a lot of good things about this restaurant so we decided to try it out for our anniversary since we knew it was a little pricey, but in the end the food portions, quality of the food, and taste were not worth the $100+ price tag of our meal. We definitely won't be going back there, because overall the food was not as good as we expected it to be."
Dined on 5/05/2013
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Review 5 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Place to go!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant is outstanding! I love their food! However service is very slow and they are always packed."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Unique and exquisite! Loved
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Unique and exquisite! Loved everything about it! A "must"!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
True fine dining in Colorado Spring
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is some of the best food we've had since moving to this area 4 years ago. Definitely worth the drive from Pueblo. Tucked away a bit, when you drive up you are not sure what to expect. When you walk in its like a "real" restaurant, in the big city! Great selections, I had Purple Peruvian Potato gnocchi and my husband had venison osso bucco."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 8 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just an all around excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Just an all around excellent place. Wonderful food and just great place to be. We enjoyed ourselves so much at the place, we stayed over an hour just talking after eating dessert. Very comfortable environment."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 9 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Down the road from the Broadmoor
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent alternative to Broadmoor dining."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
THE BEST CALAMARI IN COLORADO!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went one time back in 2007 and my next time I went was 2013. The whole time in between there all I could think about is their AWESOME Calamari! When we sat down I noticed it wasn't on the menu as the menu changes monthly but I did request it and when they brought it out and I devoured it, it tasted the same as when I remembered. I had the Venison and my friend had the Purple Gnocchi and both were great! This is a pricey place but well worth it!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I was a little disappointed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was a little disappointed in our visit this past Saturday. The appetizer and salad and soup were very good as was the dessert. But my dinner was a little undercooked (the shrimp was blue at one end and only pink at the tail and close to the center). We missed the bean hummus you've always had. And the service was good, but there were so many big tables that evening that we got a little lost in the shuffle and had to wait for water and other requests. We'll be back for sure but I just thought I would let you know that you didn't quite measure up to previous visits and we hope it's not a trend. We were wondering if management or the chef or ownership had changed?"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise level so high it was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Noise level so high it was very difficult to have a conversation. Service was terrific, food fabulous but all was lost in the inability to have a conversation. We asked to move to the lounge area but hostess assured us it was just as loud. Not so."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 13 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The atmosphere was very enjoyable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The atmosphere was very enjoyable and the tables were far enough apart to allow privacy and a stress free environment."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome! best meal we have
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Awesome! best meal we have had Colorado springs!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I took a friend here for lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I took a friend here for lunch for her birthday because her husband was deployed and what a nice treat for both of us. I have never been for dinner, but had heard great things. We decided on lunch because it was the only time I could get childcare arranged. It was a quite weekday afternoon when we went, and I am glad my young children were in daycare. This is not a place I would bring a young child. Not that that is a bad thing at all. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced. I asked for a specialty drink because I am pregnant and they brought me a menu of mocktails which was wonderful to have a selection of beverages other than soda, juice or tea. Overall wonderful experience and I will be back again."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 16 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overall, our experience was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall, our experience was very good. Courses and side accompaniments are somewhat eclectic, but quality of food was very good. Wine list is outstanding and we were very pleased that we dined on Sunday which was half-price wine bottle night!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 17 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent fish. Service was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent fish. Service was great."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We ate at the Blue Star on
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We ate at the Blue Star on a rather quiet Sunday evening. The soup and salad were delicious but the entrees were a bit of a disappointment. I had a chicken dish (saltimbocco) and the chicken was on the dry side. My husband had the special which was, I believe, a crab mixture wrapped in beef and was not especially flavorful. For an expensive restaurant the meal was not a memorable one."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2010
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Review 19 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I didn't see an outdoor area
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I didn't see an outdoor area so I can't comment on that. Otherwise, I loved, loved the Blue Star. The servers sharing the load was a great way to be served. The food was very tasty. And the suggestion for a different style of wine was interesting. We enjoyed the entire experience. We will be back."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 20 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and service;
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and service; Great atmosphere as well."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot
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Review 21 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I attended with my fiancee
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I attended with my fiancee as a Valentine's Day treat. The menu was thus limited, but at the same time, nevertheless robust. From salad to desert, every bite was scrumptious. The steak...we both ordered the tenderloin...was cooked to perfection. The wait staff was courteous, unobtrusive and quick to respond. The fact that the ambiance is average is the only negative I observed. Where we sat, in a large room fronting the open kitchen and near the open side door to a particularly cluttered kitchen environment, took a bit away from the romanticism of the moment."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 22 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a wonderful experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always a wonderful experience having dinner at the Blue Star. You can always count on excellent Food and Service. Everything was just perfect!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Valentine's Day package was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Valentine's Day package was too expensive for the value. Also, had a table that rocked and the waiter could not fix it. For $175 for 2 people, the value should have been MUCH higher. Good food but not worth that much money."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 24 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Buffalo Chicken Pasta was great, and the desserts are divine! The atmosphere is fun and vibrant on the bar side, and quiet and romantic on the dining room side. Best service in town by a seemingly endless team of wait staff."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 25 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I actually made a mistake
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"I actually made a mistake on the tip I left, when I got home I called and spoke to a very
nice person who got me the name of waitress so I could send the additional tip...The
person was very nice and did not make me feel bad but instead thanked me and made me feel
so appreciated to even care"
nice person who got me the name of waitress so I could send the additional tip...The
person was very nice and did not make me feel bad but instead thanked me and made me feel
so appreciated to even care"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sit in the bar area
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Initially sat in the bar area prior to reservation time and received outstanding service. Great wait staff and outstanding cocktails. After being seated in the dining room, my wife and I did not have anyone say anything to us for over ten minutes so we departed the dining room and went to sit and eat back in the bar area where, again, we received outstanding service. The food selection in the bar area seemed better as it included not only the same dishes as the dining room but also included more 'routine' dishes such as burgers and bar-type appetizers. Quality of the food was great."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 27 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good for special occcasions!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good for special occcasions! Bit too pricey for frequent dining, but the food is excellent and the service top notch!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 28 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food, service and ambiance
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food, service and ambiance was very good. Note: there are 2 sides to this restaurant. There is a fine dining side and a bar-like atmosphere. We ate in the fine dining side and the service was great. The seafood selections were great which is a bit hard to come-by in CO."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We love The Blue Star. They
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love The Blue Star. They try to be creative with their menu. They work hard to have a varied wine list that appeals to all price points. Sometimes the food can be a miss, but usually it is a home-run. In a sea of chain restaurants in this town, this is a great find for an evening of fine dining."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Martini Monday
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went on a Monday that turned out to be "Martini Monday" (half price martinis), but they wouldnt honor that special in the main dining room, only the bar! So we got relocated to the bar and it was fine. Just a silly rule (and probably the reason the dining room was dead and the bar was full!)"
Dined on 01/28/2013
2005
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Review 31 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Overall, the food was good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall, the food was good and great service. However, way overpriced for what you got there."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
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Review 32 for The Blue Star
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Celebrated my wife's birthday.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Celebrated my wife's birthday. Did not disappoint. Great menu, and excellent beer/wine list. Always a treat."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Blue Star
Based on the average of (28) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate