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Blush Restaurant & Lounge

630 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
8059571300
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Ranked #34 of 308 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Price range: S$13 - S$38
Cuisines: American, Californian
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Ortega
Transit: City Bus Stop and Downtown trolly within feet of our entrance
Description: 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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Vienna, Austria
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16 reviews 16 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We thought the food here was ok but nothing special, wine was nice but in all $100 felt a bit much for what we had.

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See 4 more reviews by JKC1979 for Santa Barbara
Gig Harbor, Washington, United States
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49 reviews 49 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Since it was a lovely Santa Barbara evening, we sat on the patio which is especially nice and romantic with fire pits and fireplaces as well as nice lighting. Inside is equally romantic with nice lighting and booths. We tried their "small plates" which were very tasty. The service was friendly and the food delivered in a timely manner. We... More

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See 18 more reviews by Pamela D for Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Great indoor and outdoor atmosphere and decor. The Basil martini is excellent and the marrow steak is one of the best I've had.

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See 4 more reviews by Stew0622 for Santa Barbara
San Jose, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I was procrastinating about driving back to San Jose on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon. I walked by Blush and stopped to view their displayed menu. I was tempted to eat at Blush the evening before, but chose a different restaurant. I decided that a fine lunch before my long drive home was in order. The Manager seated me outside (my... More

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See 2 more reviews by LadyGBD for Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

The ambiance is lovely and the décor outstanding. Food is pricey and, though it is adequate, it feels like you should be getting more for your money due to the "fine dining" ambiance. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing to complain about when it comes to the food. It looks, feels and is priced "special" so I wanted it to... More

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See 5 more reviews by FlySafeHaveFun for Santa Barbara
Droitwich
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61 reviews 61 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013 via mobile

Stylish restaurant with good lighting serving delicious food. The filet mignon was perfect and the lamb shank tender and huge. Wifey said it was the best she ever had. Great service. Ate here at 6.45pm on a Thursday so reasonably quiet. Would definitely return.

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Woodinville, Washington
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21 reviews 21 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

We stopped in here when looking for a dinner place on a Thursday night. It was not busy & the patio looked nice. The outside is nicely decorated & pretty with the lights at night. The fire pits & fireplace are a nice touch. We had the crab cakes, chicken sandwich & mixed green salad, all were very good. The... More

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See 6 more reviews by Mzdsny for Santa Barbara
Chicago, Illinois
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Service was quick and very helpful and the food was tasty, but not particularly special. It was a cold evening so we sat inside, in a booth near the bar. The bar area was not too crowded, so the noise level was acceptable.

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glendale
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

wait for the food was RIDICULOUSLY long and we were in a really bad mood by the time the food came out BUT... the food was really tasty so we ended up leaving happy

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los angeles
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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013 via mobile

Husband and I were walking around for brunch and the menu looked interesting. Everything looked like it had a special spin on old favorites. I had fish tacos and husband eggs with steak. Food was excellent service quick and accommodating. Quiet and sophisticated decor. Would come again if we're in Santa. Barbara.

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