Crush

Pricey but worth it. Intimate, great service, and wonderful food. I think that this is the best restaurant to open in the last few years in Seattle. Creamy pate, perfectly seared scallops, and fabulous chocolates.

I’d heard all kinds of great things about Crush before finally coming to try out their 30 for 30 menu. Now I understand why so many diners love this place.

The restaurant was packed for a Sunday evening, so we had a late evening seating. Service was prompt and polite, and we never had to ask for water refills.

There was a bit of a snafu getting our orders in, but the kitchen generously comped us a refreshing salad for the extra wait.

The food was absolutely fantastic. I ordered a meat-heavy course, but each dish was extremely flavorful and well presented. Bonus points for the complimentary sweets at the end of the meal.