Crush restaurant: a hip and warm place in Seattle

Imagine that you turned you whole house into a restaurant and began receiving patrons in your living quarters! This is how Jason and Michele turned their dream into reality. They totally renovated an old Madison Valley house into a warm and very convivial gathering place. As you walk to the restaurant entrance, you can smell the aroma of all the herbs planted along the walkway, and right away, you feel like being at home.

The inside is elegant, cozy with a somewhat modern and trendy style. The kitchen is open and from the bar you can observe the activity of the kitchen crew under Jason’s leadership. The menu is inspiring and quite self-explanatory and offers a wide range of contemporary American cuisine with a touch of European influence such as duck confit served with sautéed spinach or a squid salad as appetizer, crispy pan-seared fresh salmon or halibut fillet perfectly cooked and served with a selection of flavorful and colorful vegetables. I really liked the warm apple tart with caramel ice cream, spiced apple balls, and chips with Calvados.

I was also impressed by the extensive list of wines from all over the world and at reasonable prices. The wait staff is efficient and professional, although in some situations, can sometimes be a little too pretentious.
In conclusion, I would recommend dining at the Crush. It is definitively a great experience. You need to reserve your seats early in advance, however, as space is limited and its reputation has brought the restaurant a growing clientele. I like the authenticity, spontaneity and friendliness of the owners, Jason and Nicole who have created a hip and charming place to enjoy a fine meal.

Crush
2319 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: 206-302-7874
www.crushonmadison.com