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    Blu Star Grill

    4.3 (268 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Cortney B.

    We had a nice dinner with friends at Blu Star Grill! The menu has a good array of options, lots of seafood but other mains as well. For drinks, I had a glass of Pinot. My husband got the chai cider, the spiced flavor was so amazing it warranted a second pint. We had the Spinach Crab Fondu and the Yuzu Ravioli as appetizers - the cranberry glaze on the ravioli was a delicious touch. I ordered the grilled Chicken Marsala for dinner and really enjoyed the mushroom sauce & potatoes. My husband liked his burger as well. We ended the night with the crème brûlée, which came with fresh strawberries. We were also offered free cookies when we closed out. The manager came by twice to chat, offer recommendations, and ask how everything was - he was very sweet!

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    Patricia G.

    Came to Blu Star on a Monday afternoon and were seated immediately. Leighann was our server and she was kind and attentive. We ended up ordering 2 fountain drinks, the spinach crab fondue, the seared scallop appetizer, farmers cobb salad, a caprese avocado panini with onion straws and a side of fries, french onion soup, and the espresso creme brulee. First and foremost, the food came out insanely fast. The seared scallops with creamed corn and pesto was fresh and delightful with a great sear. I do wish they were a bit bigger for the price, but it was a nice starter. The spinach crab fondue was so nice and hot when it came out that it was still bubbling. Strong crab flavor, a good portion size and plenty of fresh chips. The farmers Cobb salad had lots of seasoned fried chicken in it, the greens were fresh and the blue cheese dressing was nice and creamy. It even came with a fresh dinner roll. We advised the server we were going to split the panini and she was nice enough to plate them separately putting the onion straws on one and fries on the other. It wasn't so much a panini as it was just a ciabatta sandwich. The bottom bun was soggy as was the bacon but it was still very cheesy and tasty. The fries were hot and fresh and the onion straws weren't greasy and had a nice crunch. The French onion soup was hot and cheesy and was a nice portion. Could have had a bit more onion, but it hit the spot for the price. The espresso creme brulee was very very delicious. Not too sweet, had a great texture and came with a fresh strawberry, however the top could've been a bit hotter. A great way to end the meal. Overall, the meal was $99, which I think is very reasonable. Food came out quickly, tasted hot and fresh and thats exactly what you'd want on a cold day. Will definitely be back to try other menu options.

    Summer Strawberry Salad with grilled chicken
    Gerrie M.

    This is our second visit to this family owned restaurant. We were warmly welcomed and they seated us immediately. The service is attentive and friendly and the food is excellent! As always they ended the meal with complimentary homemade cookies

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    Dan M.

    If you look at my photos for this joint, you will find the absence of a turkey sandwich (ciabatta bread). I fully expected to include that photo but it was no longer in my roll. Maybe the government removed it. As far as my experience here... I had every intention of eating here but was met with who I would assume to be owner. He was super friendly and accommodating. He definitely assumed I was there for takeout since alone and he told me all about the menu and didn't try to sway me in any direction. This guy genuinely cares about his business and customers--and to a degree I rarely see. The food was super duper fresh! I mean, that is some of the freshest food in the LKN area! Only two problems... 1. Prices are way too high. 2. They forgot the tomatoes and mayonnaise. I'll be back though.

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    Mike B.

    We were on our way to visit close friends in South Carolina for the long Labor Day Weekend. We wanted to grab some lunch along the way and decided to search for a place to eat near Mooresville. We saw Blu Star and decided to check it out. After reading reviews we were aware it was a little more expensive but with their overall score of 4.2 stars with over 200 reviews, and knowing the Charlotte area is typically more expensive, we decided to stop in. The menu consists of burgers, salads, steak, seafood, and pasta. Yes, the prices may be a little higher than you might expect but the quality of the food and the experience are also important. We arrived about 12:30pm on a Friday afternoon and parked on the street nearby and walked inside. We were immediately seated in a booth and there were several other tables and booths already seated. We noticed the positive health score on our way to the table, 98.5, and it feels very clean, well kept, and welcoming. We were provided menus and offered drinks. We felt we had to try an order of their chips as an appetizer. We are both fans of hot chips and this is something we never saw living on the West coast. For our meals, my wife decided to get the Strawberry Summer Salad with Grilled Chicken and I chose the Bacon Cheeseburger with Mac & Cheese. The chips arrived quickly and were brought with ranch dressing without asking for it, which was appreciated. In my opinion, the chips appeared too uniform to be fresh, however, my wife thought our server said they were cut each morning. Either way, they hit the spot and disappeared quickly. Our entrees also arrived in a timely fashion as the place began to fill up. Everything looked and tasted delicious and we each enjoyed our meals. After we were finished, we were offered desserts which we declined. My wife saw something on the menu that every meal includes a cookie. A short while later someone came to our table with wrapped cookies and my wife chose a white chocolate Macadamia nut cookie and I chose chocolate chip. We thought they were both very good. Everything was good about this experience but there was nothing that really stood out. It was solid. Combine that with the price which was on the higher side. We may be back but it is not likely we will seek it out.

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    Lynn R.

    My friend and I stopped here for a quick bite and we're very pleased with our lunch. We shared a chicken salad sandwich on wheat bread, toasted. The chicken salad was tasty and full of chicken, dried cranberries, celery and sliced almonds. This was filling and more than enough for both of us. We had a side of sweet potato fries that were cooked perfectly and we dipped those in a tangy honey mustard sauce. Who knew that would be a lovely compliment. One of their specialities at Blue Star is the trio burger. OMG - elk, bison and angus meat stacked high with cheeses, cooked to perfection. This burger is filled with flavor and sure to please anyone with an appetite. Blue star grill gives everyone a fresh cookie after your meal as a wonderful treat. We tried the oatmeal raisin and the chocolate macadamia nut. Both equally delicious. The service was superb today and we enjoyed the ambience too.

    Meatloaf
    Lisa K.

    Found this wonderful restaurant. It was amazingly good. We weren't seated very long when the owner of the restaurant came to our table and explained great things about the menu. No meat is ever frozen. All ingredients are always fresh. I ordered the meatloaf. It was made with Angus beef and had amazing flavor laid on a bed of mashed potato's with green beans. We also had the Mahi Mahi laid on a bed of rice with a great tasting sauce. The restaurant had a great feeling and was very calm inside. I definitely would give this a 5 star recommendation. Try it. It will not disappoint.

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    Great food! Everyone is super nice and the owner is always there to greet you! Very welcoming.

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    A hidden gem! Owner was delightful and food was delicious. Fish and beef flown in from the most wonderful places. Highly recommend.

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    Great place and great owners! Food and service are terrific. Cozy dining and has bar too.

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    Food and service was great. The blackened mahi wrap was delicious. Don't leave without trying the fried green tomato appetizer.

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