Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar

A trendy and delightful place to enjoy a glass of wine. Friendly and knowledgeable staff make this place a safe bet. I didn't try the food, but it looks pretty decent based on what I saw. Their wine selection was refined and delightful.

My wife and I were really impressed by our post Mayor's Marathon dinner tonight at Crush Wine Bistro. We walked in on a Saturday night just after 7:00pm and while all the tables were full, bar seating was available and we availed ourselves of is option. The bar is really attractive, the wooden counter is made for planks of wine barrels and attractive chandeliers hang overhead made from wine bottles. The rest of the dining room is nicely appointed as well with one of the tables consisting of a wine barrel. Perhaps the only negative is Crush can be on the loud side, though certainly not overbearingly.

Crush features wine flights (as well as a nice selection of wines by the glass and craft beers) but IMHO the flights are the way to go; very reasonably priced at $12 for three pours (decent sized and no food or beverage tax in Alaska)  - I imbibed in two flights and greatly enjoyed four of the six vinos I sampled.

The food is served tapas style and also was quite enjoyable. I highly recommend the composed cheese plates ($19 for three or $25 for five; also came with assorted nuts, blueberries, toast points and a fig compote - charcuterie also available for additional cost). The Crab gratin was likewise outstanding as was the pork empanada. Plating was attractive and portions sizes more than adequate. The food is not as good a bargain a the wine, but certainly not unreasonable for the quality.

Our server was one of the bartenders and she was warm, friendly and attentive despite a full house. As an interesting side note when I asked how long Crush had been around she I formed me they had just had their fifth anniversary the previous night; coincidentally my wife and I had celebrated our fifth that same evening! We had a really fun evening at Crush and might very well make it back for a repeat dinner before the midnight sun sets on our Alaskan vacation.

I've been wanting to try this place for quite a while and all I can say is... Why did I wait so long??
Excellent food, excellent service. The day was beautiful so I sat out on their patio, sometimes patio service can be lacking... but not here!
Wine & beer selection was extensive, I was able to order an organic apple cider, what a treat! They make a simple house salad seem fit for a king, they dressed up my 'ham & cheese' sandwich with brie and apples, just delish.
The prices were even reasonable, My new favorite spot!