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Crush XI

4.4 (477 reviews)
PriceyNew American, Bars
Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Classy
Upscale
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Natasha K.

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.

Salmon Crispy Rice
Alessandro G.

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.

Chicken Artichoke Mushroom Fettuccini
Mike K.

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

Brunch burger and truffle fries
Christina C.

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.

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Gina T.

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.

Risotto and Truffle Fries
Erin H.

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!

Smoked Duck Fettuccini
Maeghan E.

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 ‍

Onion Tart
Andre S.

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.

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Jalixa M.

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

Espresso martini
Ariana M.

Wow what an amazing time! Our waitress Savannah was an absolute gem! She was so kind and helpful. She made us feel very comfortable. Our food was really delicious. They nailed every aspect of the pasta and I ordered some sour dough bread on the side that was life changing. My partner ordered the burger and he said that the fig spread made it very tasty and memorable. We loved the interior of the restaurant and I appreciated that they were able to seat us even though we didn't have reservations. We will definitely be back!

Market Fresh Catch (Grouper atop cheesy arepa and black bean puree)
Ria W.

The food and service were both absolutely UH-amazing! I'm so glad I found this place and would definitely return if I ever come back to this area. We started with the bacon wrapped dates and baked Brie that I'll dream about for years to come, I'm sure. Both entrees (the pork chop and seasonal grouper) had beautiful presentations. The combination of ingredients were excellently balanced and the cook was executed perfectly. Our friendly server was very well versed on the menu, food preparation techniques, and ingredients; she offered recommendations and answered all our questions. Given that she shared she was brand new, this speaks highly to the quality standards of a well-run restaurant.

jjongs D.

Their alcoholic beverages are the absolute best in town! Do NOT miss the opportunity to try their brunch burger, it is incredibly delicious and is what keeps me coming back! Service needs work.

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Denise D.

This is really 3.5 stars based on my personal experience, but I gave it a 4 because of the service I saw other patrons receiving. Unfortunately, there was a language barrier and that hampered our visit. My husband never got his beer until after we finished the appetizer which was fried chicken fingers with hot truffle sauce. The chicken was overcooked and you had to use a knife to saw them in half but the sauce was tasty and the pickles that came with it were delicious. I tried to ask some questions about the menu because I had heard the other servers give all these lovely descriptions and suggestions, but I was met with a blank stare every time I commented. For example, I said I like avocado and I like mashed potatoes but I don't know if I like avocado mashed potatoes, I got a blank stare. Same way with the fish of the day. It was red snapper but served on parpardelle which kind of counters the idea of a fresh catch to me and I made that comment thinking she would say, oh we can give you a side of Brussels, but nada. Not a word. My husband got the Crush salad and I got the Caesar to start. He got his salad but mine didn't come until I was halfway through my entree. Zero and I mean not a drop of salad dressing on either salad. My son and I both got the smash burger but it only had American cheese, one nibble of a mustard pickled onion ( just a tiny shred) and zero condiments. They put a side of Mayo on my plate and a side of ketchup on his. We both had truffle fries which were ok. I did ask if we could each get a side of ketchup and Mayo and it came after we were finished. Never ate the Caesar and tried to take it back to the hotel after asking for dressing but I wasn't given a fork in which to eat it. Threw it away. Don't get me wrong. This is a busy place and a nice one, but my experience was crazily lacking. My husband got the flatiron steak and he liked it I usually take loads of pictures but I was starving. The burger was just a burger. Nothing special, a tad dry. They don't ask how you want it cooked. Not that I think you really do that with thin smash burgers anyway. I'm still giving it a 4 just because I saw other people getting excellent service.

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Incredible food, wonderful vibe and the waitstaff was amazing. I will definitely go back again!

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One of the best restaurants in Melbourne. I like to go here for special occasions. Always great service

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The food is always delicious ! The cocktail s are craft and sure to please ! One of my favorite happy hour places ! Friendly staff !

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Service, food, more service. Best out there. Must try and bring your friends! You will not be disappointed.

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What was that spot previously called?

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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