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Crush XL is probably one of the best restaurants in Melbourne serving fresh ingredients and great cocktails. Went with some appetizers and the Bacon wrapped dates were a hit! Classics salty sweet combination made for a great way to open the palate. For the entree, I had the Sriracha Marinated Flat Iron with avocado mashed potatoes. The steak was seasoned perfectly and the avocado mash was creamy and very tasty. I have to steal this idea and make this at home. Our server was very friendly and served our party perfectly. The environment in the restaurant is modern with nice pops of the signature Crush color. Overall an awesome experience for anytime lookin for great food in Melbourne.
Contemporary American in Downtown Melbourne's Flatiron Building The menu features carefully crafted dishes in a warm atmosphere with professional service. This is a place you can count on for a special night out. We started with the Medjool Dates and Salmon Crispy Rice. Both were fantastic "snacks" to start the meal off right. For entrees we ordered the Grouper Fresh Catch and Salmon. The Grouper had us at curtido, and the Salmon had us at coconut curry. Both of these dishes were top tier, truly phenomenal dishes.
Crush is a nice restaurant located in downtown Melbourne. It is a good place to bring family and friends or just a date for an evening of good food and great service. We started our meal with cocktails consisting of blackberry and Serrano chili in the style of a margarita, they were fresh and well prepared. We had Caesar salads for starters and an onion tart which was very good. Our mains consisted of artichoke mushroom fettuccini also very good and the fish of the day blackened grouper served in a style I would categorize as Caribbean The real standout dish was the creamy shrimp orecchiette with andouille, so spicy and delicious! This was my third time here, it never disappoints
This is absolutely the place to be. The ambiance is fantastic, and the staff are incredible--attentive, knowledgeable, and they make you feel like family. I had an amazing experience and will definitely be coming back. If I could give more stars, I would! The food was delicious as well.
First the gentlemen Cameron was our server and althrough out our dining experience was very knowledgable of the dishes and wines and the tastes of the dishes. My son had the famous burger there and I had the 8 ounce filet and substituted the veggie for their famous collard greens, does have an upcharge for it for a few dollars but was doable. We topped off Fathers day with the Creme Brulee and it was fantastic. I cannot name one bad or wrong thing about this place. Yes it is expensive but it was Fathers Day and it was WELL worth it. The ambiance is very nice in there and dress code would be least a nice blouse and trousers not a flip flop place.
We went Crush XI in downtown Melbourne in hopes of impressing my brother who's a legit foodie . I even looked up words like gastrique, panzanella, and fettuccini with philosophical intent to order aggressively since it was his turn for the check . I really just went for the insutution of bacon wrapped dates supervised by my wife and is girlfriend (two different people). The Medjool dates with millionaire bacon and goat cheese and I am not exaggerating when I say this dish could solve international conflicts. Sweet pineapple, salty bacon, creamy goat cheese, and a drizzle of what tasted like the chef whispering sweet nothings the way I'm romantic. I was going to order a second dose for "research purposes." Truffle Honey Chicken Tenders (Not Your Childhood Lunchbox) is the most misleading name ever because "tenders" sounds like something you eat in a drive thru parking lot (I'd pick Bojangles of course). These were crispy, sticky, sweet, slightly spicy, and basically the PhD version of chicken fingers a bit dry but the sauce make it good. Brussels sprouts usually remind people of childhood trauma. These charred brussels sprouts with honey, soy, ginger, and peanuts tasted like the chef personally apologized to every person who had ever been forced to eat boiled vegetables in 1987. Smoky, sticky, crunchy, slightly sweet. I would willingly eat vegetables here again, which is a sentence I never thought I would say out loud! We build a strategy to devide an conquer in a unique waiter (I hate the name server, it sounds like tennis) recommendation that was impressive! My brother ordered the heritage pork chop, which looked like it had been bench pressing in the kitchen before arriving at the table. Perfect crust, juicy inside, sitting on sweet potato hash with a slaw piled on top like a fashionable hat and I went with the snapper catch of th day for a surf and turf combo! I considered banging on the door at 3 am for another dose of pork chop like I was in college and wanted the party to go on My brother was impressed with the Blackbird Arise that showed up like it owned the table. He said it was smooth, bold, and dangerous because it makes you start considering dessert when you absolutely do not need dessert. I don't drink so I take his word for it. The women weren't behaving so thy split a smash burger and truffle fries, which means our ordering strategy was clearly "yes." The burger had that glossy brioche bun that looks like it was polished before serving, and the fries were exactly the kind that disappear before you realize you have eaten most of them. A smash burger is supposed to drip greese down your arm and this didn't. This strategy ensured my spot on the couch for bedtime. If you go, order two doses of the dates so you don't have to bring a date.
I met two friends here on a Saturday around 12:30 and was surprised to find the restaurant nearly empty, especially for what would normally be considered a holiday weekend. We were seated and greeted promptly, and our waiter was pleasant and attentive, frequently refilling our water. One curious note, not really a complain, was how long it took to receive our Diet Cokes and subsequent refills. Just an amusingly long wait time. The pricing and decor lean toward a slightly more upscale dining experience. Two of us ordered the brunch burger with truffle fries, and one ordered the traditional breakfast. Everyone was very happy with their meals. The truffle fries were excellent, and the burger was juicy and well prepared. Although it didn't affect our orders, they were out of the poblano potatoes, salmon, and crab cakes. I imagine that could be disappointing for some guests, but the waiter was upfront about it, which I really appreciated. I hope the lack of customers was just an anomaly, because it's a nice addition to downtown Melbourne and the food was genuinely good.
What a beautiful night. Service was wonderful. Nicole was so great and personable. Couldn't recommend any more based on service alone. I have to eat GF and they were more than accommodating and knowledgeable. The food was good. I opted for the dates and the pork-chop entree. It was a tad saltier tasting than I prefer but I am sure that is a "me thing". Finally, I always check out the French 75 cocktail at new places. This did not disappoint! Easily one of the top 3 I had had! Will certainly come back next time I am in town.
Came in for drinks and small bites without RSVP and sat at the bar. Stu, the bartender was friendly and gave some good notes and recommendations on their cocktail selection, and we ultimately went with a gin sour and an espresso martini! Both were fantastic and definitely worth the price! Well crafted and balanced with flavor/alcohol. Bryan the GM also came by to check on us, and he was very friendly - making sure we were enjoying everything! Would split some fries and risotto which was delicious, so I would definitely come back for dinner. Great vibes and staff here! Would be good for date nights or celebrations in a group!
Doug was an awesome server! We enjoyed the drinks and the food. The area of the restaurant is very cute and walkable. However, I ended up getting food poisoning from the duck fettuccine. Did anyone else dine there on 8/30 and feel sick the next day? I'm still so nauseas and sick 2 days later
Torn about this review. Came here based on the amazing reviews and initially was happy with the choice. The hostess was very accommodating with our seat selection and I was very happy with the ambiance of the restaurant. Our waiter, Matthew, was extremely polite and attentive. The only hiccup was with the appetizer order. We ordered the corn crab fritters and the onion tart. I don't eat pork and there was no mention of pork on the corn crab fitters. However as I chowed down on the fritters in the dim light of the restaurant I noticed the crab cakes were covered in crumbled bacon. Not the way I wanted to start my night. This turned me off for the rest of the meal and we ended up leaving. Matthew was extremely apologetic. We'd come back, but Next time I'll make sure to question all menu items.
What an amazing experience. I couldn't have been happier with how special everyone made us feel. It was me and my husband's 9 year wedding anniversary and we were celebrating the fact that we are expecting! Everyone was kind enough to sign a anniversary card for us and treat us with a special drink to celebrate. Service was 5 stars! The food was great! I had also gotten the grab cake but forgot to take a picture of it. It definitely had a kick but the flavors were there. The Brussel sprouts were amazing and the flavor of the steak was out of this world! We will be coming again
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Loved everything about it. Great location. Chic southern decor. Great menu. Very professional and friendly wait staff. Delicious food. Didn't try the drinks but they looked spectacular. The brussel spouts starter was to die for. My husbands burger an A- and my chicken club an A- but very good and well priced. Their french fries were yummy. Interesting desserts. We had a chocolate cake with popcorn ice cream and popped caramel popcorn on top. Very innovative and fun - would have tasted better with the cake heated. Great vibe. Would come again. Check it out! Emory our server was very nice and attentive. read more
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My family had dinner at Crush XI last weekend and had a great experience! We started off with craft cocktails/beer. One person ordered a Bacardi and Coke but we found out they were not offering Bacardi anymore and switched to a different rum. The drinks were excellent! For appetizers we did the Nashville Hot Duck Wings and the fried cheese. Both were great! The fried cheese was a little small but it worked out with 4 of us sharing 2 appetizers. I would recommend getting more than one if you are just doing the fried cheese. For my entree I ordered the peanut bomb. It was so different and really good! My first choices would have been the filet mignon or the Thai steak salad but they were out of those. The service was great and we enjoyed our overall experience. I wish they weren't out of a few things but hopefully next time they'll have the full menu. read more
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Great ambiance good food! We ordered Catch of the day (golden tale) & pasta which were delicious. read more
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We couldn't find a place with outside seating welcoming pets and we happened to stumble upon this place. They were so sweet and loved on our dog which she adored! The brought out a dog bowl too! The food was delicious too. There were actually multiple menu items that I (the pickiest eater) was interest in. Highly recommend this place. Also fabulous wine list. Flat Iron Steak read more
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Came here for dinner last weekend with my wife and family. One of the nicer casual dining restaurants located in a great spot in the old historic downtown area of Melbourne. When you enter the establishment you are greeted by a hostess and can notice a large bar area with full liquor and beer options. Once you are a seated you can see the nice decor picked out by the owners to help give the restaurant a nice vibe. When your waiter/waitress greats you they tell you about all the specials for the day and takes your drink orders. The do have a great list of their own specialty cocktails and wine selection. We had old fashioned's and wine to go with our meals for a nice pairing. For starters we shared a few different items: medjool dates (which were my favorite very delicious), fried green tomatoes, chicken chicharrones, and the tepache braised pork belly. All were quite delicious and I recommend ordering them. For our main courses 2 of us ordered the sriracha marinated flat iron steak and 2 of us ordered the ribeye. Both were very flavorful and delicious but the ribeye in my opinion was the better dish. Both of the steaks were also accompanied by a nice serving of mashed potatoes. After dinner we did save up a little room for dessert so we all shared the bread pudding creme brûlée (nice twist on two different desserts it's definitely worth trying). Overall experience was very good, the food was delicious , and I would definitely recommend eating here you won't be disappointed. read more
Update: The "chef" I was speaking of has moved on and Mona and the rest of the staff said they rotate the menu and have more vegetarian options! I am super excited to go back! THANKS FOR REACHING OUT MONA! I'll cheers a sangria to you! But of course now, I'm craving one of their delicious white sangrias! * The decor is hipster Shabby chic and relaxing ... straight out of Pinterest - The first thing that hits you when reading the menu is that the chef clearly likes bacon. If you are a vegetarian this current menu leaves little to chose from (even the salads have meat). I ended up getting an appetizer as my meal, the salmon toast. It comes with chopped salmon, egg salad, and avocado. It was delicious (thank god because no one I was with eats pork so we would have had to leave). The bar drink menu was nice. I got the white sangria - kind of pricey HOWEVER, it comes in a big glass and really good. I'd be back for the bar (and in the suggestion box I'd like to request less pig) read more
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4 years ago
A bit disappointing. Food was decent. Drinks were good. Service was great. Desserts were good. Salmon was good, sauce a bit too sweet. read more
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What a nice surprise for Sunday brunch We follow our instincts and gladly so. The decor to food and mimosas were fantastic read more
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Brought my mom here for Mother's Day. We both loved it! The decor, service and food were all exceptional. read more
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Not bad. It's definitely a nice place with great vibes especially for DT Melbourne but the food just wasn't that impressive. We had a few drinks and some apps. The French 75 was really good! The 3 Milks Fried cheese was good but you only get 2 per order. We also tried the Nashville Hot Duck Tenders, not a fan. In my defense it was our first time trying duck, the texture was off and it just tasted kind of funny. The Bruleed pimento cheese- WHAT A LET DOWN! This was literally the first thing I noticed on the menu and was super excited to try. It was sweet and extremely COLD. I was expecting a warm melted cheese so I was not impressed. Lastly, we tried the spicy chicken quesadillas. The quesadillas were actually good but it's honestly something you can get anywhere so not enough reason to return. I would stop by for a drink but I wouldn't return for the food. read more
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so yummy-licious, our server was so awesome and knowledgeable, she made great recommendations and we also had the baked brie appetizer and crème brûlée for dessert. overall fantastic atmosphere and it was the perfect valentines dinner spot! they even gave me a rose at the end of our dinner read more
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I wanted to come again to this place before we even sat down! This place is the perfect brunch place, especially with our girl gang! A little upscale fancy and cute at the same time. Definitely a foodie haven the Food and drinks were both elaborate and delicious ! read more
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923 E New Haven Ave
Melbourne, FL 32901
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Is there any parking?
Parking along the side of the street or there is a free parking garage nearby and it's a short walk to the restaurant. I have never had any issues finding parking in front of the building along the street.
Good morning, I would like to dine on the patio with my emotional support dog, would this be ok?
They have a few tables outside on their patio and you can absolutely bring your dog. Many people do this. Enjoy!
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