The restaurant was busy, but it was also a Friday night, so you would expect them to be adequately staffed. The spicy drink my husband ordered, tasted only of pineapple juice. The wait staff was pleasant, but the kitchen was incredibly slow. Two entrees came out about an hour after ordering, mine took another 20 minutes after that. My fish was hot, but the mashed potatoes it sat on were cold enough, I think they were probably spooned onto my plate directly from the refrigerator.

Among the best restaurants in Santa Barbara downtown, Blush Restaurant + Lounge makes weekend brunches to fine dinners exquisite with its fusion of ambient indoor space and outdoor patio, sumptuous serving of California cuisine, and generous menu of one-of-a-kind lounge bar cocktails, wine list, and spirits. Blush also caters to elegant wedding receptions, bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners, and weekend brunch.

Nice decor. Quick and easy service. Friendly staff. Delicious appetizers: artichokes, crab cakes. Had burger for main course. Very juicy and fresh. Reasonable prices. Enjoy.

We had eight in our party on a sunny Saturday afternoon. We were seated in the patio right away by a very nice hostess. We had local wines Firestone beers brewed locally. Others had mojitos. All drinks were excellent! For lunch I had their Ruben sandwich. Man, it was outstanding...and huge. I was not able to eat it all! My wife had the salmon salad. Fish was a bit on the dry side, but very tasty overall. Other had fish tacos. Also very tasty. Kevin had a burger. Don't remember which one, but it too looked huge. He ate it all!

If you’re planning a bachelorette party, Blush Restaurant + Lounge is highly recommended by top wedding planners as one of the best bachelorette party locations in Santa Barbara. Blush Restaurant + Lounge is one of the few Santa Barbara restaurants that combines refined social dining with a contemporary atmosphere that easily transforms from daytime casual to nighttime elegance. Hosts can entertain guests in the modern decor of the indoor dining room, take advantage of the exquisite outdoor patio with fireside seating, or party down in the lounge bar. Blush is an ideal choice for bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners, elegant wedding receptions and weekend brunch. The restaurant and lounge serves food and cocktails everyday of the week, including lunch, dinner, and a late night menu. It also has a fabulous happy hour Monday through Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.