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By: Joan
Date: 9/20/2008
From: Palm Coast
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Still our favorite restaurant in Flagler County. Food has been consistent... great taste and presentation, for many years. However; service varies from great servers to not so great with attitude. |
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By: Doug
Date: 9/3/2008
From: N.Y and Palm Coast
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I'm from Long Island and every time we go to Blue the food is out of this world. The staff are great and the beers are ice cold! A must when in Palm Coast. |
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By: Bill Wynn
Date: 7/19/2008
From: Palm Coast
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Had another great occasion at Blue at the Topaz. My brother and his wife came in to town as they reside in South Florida. That is where restaurants are superb and numerous. They raved of the food and the service at Blue and complemented our server, Kevin as well as the chef on the preparation of the meals. Kevin is such a personable and friendly individual that he made the visit at Blue very enjoyable. My wife and I had my usual meal of roast duck, my brother had the seared tuna which he stated was outstanding, my two sister-in-laws each had the snapper special of the evening, which they each said was great, my brother-in-law and my best friend had the rib-eye which was tender and they enjoyed and my friend Maggie had the shrimp over pasta which was heavenly, but enormous. Great, time. Each visit to this restaurant becomes more memorable. And don't forget to visit they memorabilia room and their garage of antique auto's. |
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By: Sheryl Milstein
Date: 6/1/2008
From: Palm Coast
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We went with our family and this was our first time at Blue at the Topaz. Compliments to the chef, Gary. The dishes were well presented, and scrumptious. Our dinner party had the roasted duck, salmon with Wasabi sauce, and shrimp with pomodoro sauce. For desert one of our party members had the strawberry, mango cobbler that was delicious. The ambiance was perfect overlooking the ocean. We will definitely be returning. |
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By: Bill Wynn
Date: 6/1/2008
From: Palm Coast
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Visited Blue for a small dinner, Birthday Party on 5/31/08 with the family. We have dined at this restaurant previously. Food was superb as usual, service was outstanding and everyone had a great time. The chef visited our table to make sure everything was prepared to our satisfaction, something that does not happen in most other restaurants. I highly recommend Blue Topaz, especially for special occasions or to entertain visitors from out of town. The view across from the ocean is breathtaking. Our waitress, Brandi was outstanding. Thank you. |
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By: Corey Gollon
Date: 4/20/2008
From: Palm Coast
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We had dinner at Blue recently and had a great evening. The atmosphere was warm and interesting, the food delicious, and our server very professional. She took very good care of us. We were seated in the rear room as we were a party of 6 and the ambience was exquisite. We dined leisurely, and all our entrees were expertly prepared with great imagination. Blue is an asset to the community and a far cry better than anything St. Augustine has in the same price range. Bravo! |
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By: Kerry
Date: 3/23/2008
From: Charleston, SC
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Spent some time in the Palm Coast area this weekend and this was the best restaurant we ate at. Food was excellent, service very professional and the prices very reasonable. We wished we could take Blue home with us. |
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By: Karen
Date: 3/22/2008
From: Hobe Sound, FL
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We have found that Blue is a treasured oasis on our travels up and down the Florida coast. We stop by every chance we get! I love the choices on the menu, and their daily offerings are just as tempting and tasty. Every meal we've had has been really great! I have to agree in part with some of the other reviews that have commented on the length of time it takes to get your food. We have experienced that as well, but it's hard to complain when you get to sit and look out at the ocean, usually with a nice breeze. We enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and good food. Hope you will too! |
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By: Phill
Date: 2/28/2008
From: Palm Coast
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I ate at Blue over the weekend and loved it! We visited for a late dinner and was seated immediately outside. The menu is very broad and we had trouble deciding what to order. I had the Mahi Mahi and my wife ordered the rib eye and we both loved our selections. Our server was good and we're very happy we found Blue. We'll be regulars! |
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By: Stuart
Date: 2/18/2008
From: Palm Coast
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I visited with my wife on recommendation of other on here and we were totally impressed. We chose to sit outside. It was dark so we had no view, but it was to be in the fresh air sea air. We shared the baked brie as an appetizer which was very good and for main courses, I chose the Ahi Tuna and my wife had dish with scallops. Both meals were superb! The service was excellent and the prices very reasonable for this type of quality food. I highly recommend Blue to anyone wanting a gourmet meal at great prices. |
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By: Tony
Date: 1/24/2008
From: Palm Coast
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We think Blue is one of the best restaurants in Flagler Beach. The interior of the restaurant isn't great but sitting on the outside deck gives you a great view of the ocean. We usually go for lunch when prices are more reasonable than for supper; however, the food, whether it's lunch or supper has always been wonderful. We usually visit with 2-4 others in our party and no one has ever been disappointed. Their fish tacos are the best and the scallop salad is wonderful. Oh, and let's not forget their burgers! Service has always been attentive and the presentation is beautiful. |
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By: Josee Sauve
Date: 1/6/2008
From: Cornwall, Ontario
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We were in Flagler Beach for the last 2 weeks of December and I wish we had discovered Blue at the Topaz before our last day of holidays, because we probably would have eaten there every single day! Not one complaint! Food=perfect Service=perfect Prices=perfect Ambiance=perfect Portion Size=perfect. I don't think i'll ever forget your Fish Sandwich - I think I'll crave it every day for months!!! Thanks guys - it might be years but we will be back :) |
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By: Margaret
Date: 11/20/2007
From: Palm Coast
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Blue offers a great view with good food and service. I wasn't fond of the seating and found it a little uncomfortable to eat at, but it was fine for a quick lunch. My sandwich was very good and the steak style fries were excellent. My husband really enjoyed the bisque. |
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By: Smoov
Date: 8/25/2007
From: Flagler County
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Wow! Great food. The soup was fabulous. Don't know who has the better soup... Golden Lion or Blue. Keep up the good work. Delicious food. |
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By: Michael
Date: 6/17/2007
From: Palm Coast
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A good effort is made by Blue but I feel it falls short. It is not the high end establishment many believe. It is a restaurant inside a cheap seaside hotel but it does have an nice charm about it and historical artifacts make it quite interesting, however, it also expects you to eat from rickety resin chairs in a humid dining area. Service during our visit was friendly albeit slow. The menu is appealing and the food was reasonably well prepared but its flavor didn't quite deliver what the menu promised. The bisque was good but when offered fresh black pepper by the gentleman that bought it, he proceeded to produce the pepper grinder tucked in the back of his dirty pair of black pants which was highly unappetizing. Prices were too high for what we received. |
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By: Sarah
Date: 4/21/2007
From: St. Augustine, FL
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I really liked the food- the black bean tequila lime soup was phenomenal! The service was a bit slow, but the ambiance was nice and the view was great so I didn't really notice it. The lobby was interesting- slightly creepy but it is worth a look. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone! |
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By: J.W.
Date: 4/8/2007
From: Coconut Creek, FL
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This was probably the nicest restaurant we visited during our stay in Palm Coast. And, it's part of a very unique hotel with quite an atmosphere of antiques. You must check the lobby area out while you're there.
The dining experience was just ok. It appears to be an upscale restaurant atmosphere wise but the service was not too good and the food wasn't great either.
Our salads came out in a fairly reasonable amount of time. But the rest of the dinner took way too long and our server had a little bit of an "attitude". He acted like it was no big deal that it was taking so long. And, when we ordered, any request we had that were a "bit" different than what it showed on the menu seemed to be asking for a lot.
I actually ordered just a bowl of soup which was good (the black bean) and the lobster salad. The salad was drenched in dressing and it was the mixed green lettuce so it was really soggy. I didn't realize they put the dressing directly on the salad, didn't sound like it in the description. The lobster tail was nothing to write home about. They threw on a few avocado pieces and that was it. Just sounded more fancy on the menu :-( Not impressed.
The kid's were starved and my daughter was not happy with her grilled cheese after the long wait (they used some kind of fancy cheese). She ended up eating everyone else's rice.
Everyone else seemed ok with their meals. There were no "wow" or "oooo's" about them. If the service wasn't so slow it may have been average to good...but since the service wasn't too good I have to rate this restaurant Below Average. |
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By: Erica
Date: 3/19/2007
From: Pittsburgh, PA
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The food here was phenomenal. The service was a little slow and they weren't great about being accommodating while we waited for a table (they were packed at 6:30 pm on a Sunday) but the food was DELICIOUS! I had the pan-seared scallops and I purposely asked the waiter how many I would be getting and he told me they usually serve 5 scallops with that meal. Well, I only received 3, but it was plenty of food and they were delicious. My boyfriend got the Hawaiian Ribeye Steak and it was AMAZING! He was concerned that it might not be a great cut of meat, but he was very pleasantly surprised. I highly recommend their food, but maybe not their service. |
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By: Bonnie McGee
Date: 3/13/2007
From: Palm Coast
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We have been to Blue a couple times before and had a good meal with good service; so we went back last weekend for my husband's birthday dinner. Not so good. Our drinks and appetizer came quickly and the appetizer of Baked Oysters was wonderful. The problem started when we realized we had been waiting an inordinate amount of time for our main courses. The waiter came by twice to say it would be out soon, short handed in the kitchen, etc. When the food arrived, we were starving and our drinks were empty. When asked if I would like another glass of wine, I suggested that since we had waited so long for dinner, it would have been a nice gesture to have brought a complimentary glass to us. This suggestion was met with a surly glance and no comment. A glass was brought, but again, the surly glance, and no comment, just pretty much dropped on the table. The steak our friend had was nearly inedible it had so much gristle. My scallops, while they tasted alright, had been sliced in half, making it look like I had 6 scallops, although thin, but really only had 3! How strange. My husband's dish, a pork special, was good. Now, I'm not too anxious to give this restaurant another try. It is not so much the wait, or even the food, but the way in which the whole episode resonated and was handled by the waiter. |
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By: Barbara Cornelius
Date: 1/2/2007
From: Ormond Beach
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Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!! Owner, Gary, goes above and beyond. Best meal I was ever served. Thank you for a remarkable evening. If you want a suburb meal with great service, you definitely want to visit Blue. I recommend to call ahead because they are busting at the seams. |
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By: R.M.
Date: 1/2/2007
From: Flagler Beach
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Scallops were not too fresh today! Other than that, we have always had wonderful experiences at Blue. Service is always proficient and food very good. Maybe it was a slow weekend but these scallops were unacceptable. |
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By: Rose
Date: 12/27/2006
From: Florida
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Loved the bacon-wrapped scallops and the salmon with wasabi-ginger sauce. Superb! Will definitely dine there again when in the area. |
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By: Charles
Date: 12/6/2006
From: Palm Coast
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Blue is our favorite lunch spot when in Flagler Beach as it offers more than the usual fried fish and grouper sandwiches like most of the other local restaurants. Their Lobster Bisque is awesome and the variety of entree's are very interesting. |
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By: Jim
Date: 8/22/2006
From: Palm Coast
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Its been a while since this restaurant has been reviewed so I thought I might confirm the overall good rating. Four of us had a different dinner, each was well prepared, the service was fine and the view of the ocean very nice. Next time I might try it for lunch! |
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By: AJ
Date: 10/30/2005
From: Palm Coast
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This place was great, only complaint is they don't take reservations and the place was packed! The food is fabulous and the service was great! We will be back for sure! |
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By: Donna W.
Date: 10/22/2005
From: Iowa
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We stayed at the Topaz and ate at the Blue during the week we were there. We had wonderful food, friendly people, and an amazing waitress (Brandi). Everything we ordered was first rate. Next time we are in town, this is the place we will go first. A great asset to Flagler Beach. |
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By: Adrian
Date: 9/20/2005
From: Palm Coast
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Awesome! We loved Blue and the best food we've found so far in Flagler County. The Lobster Bisque is superb! |
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By: Jake McGary
Date: 9/17/2005
From: Palm Coast
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A great little restaurant for a small town. Wonderful menu and everything tasted as promised and well presented. Service was excellent and the view nice. I definitely recommend this restaurant. |
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By: TOM STEFFENS
Date: 8/7/2005
From: PALM COAST
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HAD AN OUTSTANDING DINNER LAST NIGHT - SERVICE - WINE LIST - CUSINE - ALL FIRST RATE - TOO BAD LLOYD THE WAITER IS LEAVING BUT WE WISH HIM LUCK IN HIS NEW VENTURE |
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By: K
Date: 7/30/2005
From: Palm Coast
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I always liked Blue. However, lately they have been going downhill. The duck I ordered was very small and all bone. One of my dining guests had a mediocre steak and the other had chewy scallops that she needed to send back. We ordered a salmon dinner to go and couldn't believe the size of the portion, it looked like an appetizer. Please Blue, get your act together, I truly enjoyed dining there. |
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By: Kerry
Date: 6/1/2005
From: Flagler Beach
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For lunch Blue is nothing special, but for dinner it's excellent! Very creative cuisine and nnothing like anything else we have in town. The lobster bisque is to die for. |
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By: MissPepsi
Date: 5/30/2005
From: Palm Coast
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I was there Saturday for lunch. While the Waitress was excellent, I didn't think the food was any better or any worse than any other place I have been in Palm Coast.
I just don't see the excitement about this place. Just another restaurant in my opinion. The best thing about it is the ocean view and quite frankly if I want that I will just go walk the beach. |
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By: Maria
Date: 4/5/2005
From: Michigan/Palm Coast
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The quality of the food at this restaurant is so far above any others in the area that you cannot even compare it to anything. Try the calamari appetizer with the great fresh sauce, the rack of lamb, the duck, anything at all. We've eaten there several times. Don't mind the surroundings, the restaurant is attached to a motel, but you can get a table outside on the porch and look at the ocean. It's superb food. |
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By: John Coffey
Date: 3/20/2005
From: Palm Coast
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Went there Friday night, our third time there. Food was excellent, service very good. had guests from up north and they agreed it was on par with many NYC fine Restruants. |
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By: Tracey
Date: 12/23/2004
From: Palm Coast
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Blue was awesome!!!! The Coconut Scallop appetizer is absolutely delicious. So is the Spicy Pecan Salad, Corn and Crab Chowder, Hawaiian Rib Eye, and Roasted Duck. That's what we ordered last night and we were very, very, very pleased. We can't wait to go back and try some other items on the menu. (Although I will definately order the Coconut Scallops EVERYTIME I go there, YUM!!!!) |
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By: Janine
Date: 11/7/2004
From: Palm Coast
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Consistancy is what best describes Blue. Our favorite restaurant we consider it a night out with awesome wine list, the ambience of a 5 Star restaurant, well trained staff, great presentation and food that cannot be beat in Flagler County. Eating here regulary I always bring customers and out of town guest for dinner and we are never disappointed. For those that think this is a pricey place to eat just dont get what casual fine dining is about. The absolute BEST! |
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By: PATTON
Date: 10/8/2004
From: Palm Coast
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GOOD FOOD AND GOOD SERVICE. WHAT MORE CAN YOU SAY ABOUT THIS PLACE. I ONLY WISH THERE WERE MORE LIKE THIS ONE IN THE AREA. |
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By: Daniel
Date: 9/27/2004
From: Memphis
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My grandfather own the hotel that the resturant is attached too,if you have any questions feel free to email me at reaxan@yahoo.com |
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By: Kristin
Date: 9/21/2004
From: Palm Coast
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The food at Blue is Excellent and the service was very good. The owner even came by to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. |
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By: maria sayers
Date: 9/2/2004
From: Michigan
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After trying just about every restaurant in Flagler and Palm Coast, what a relief this summer to find one that doesn't do the heavy deep-fried fish platters! Blue at the Topaz not only has a great view if you dine on the covered deck, but it has an original and very fresh menu. We liked it so much we went three times in one week. Good stuff, and especially good if you want something different. |
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By: Kristin
Date: 7/28/2004
From: Palm Coast
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Went here for the first time yesterday and loved it. The food was excellent (melted in your mouth) and the service was great. |
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By: Evian
Date: 7/11/2004
From: Palm Coast
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Don't expect high end surroundings. Blue is a causal beachfront restaurant located off the lobby of the a hotel. But you can expect high end cuisine that is nicely presented. The menu has a broad selection and they always have daily specials. Our service was reasonably attentive and unhurried. Blue is one of the top local restaurants. |
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By: Kathy C
Date: 3/30/2004
From: Easton, PA
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Blue is the best restaurant I ate in during my recent stay in Flagler Beach. The food is excellent and the portions are ample. The service is friendly and professional and not rushed! All over a pleasant dining experience |
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By: PATTON
Date: 3/29/2004
From: Palm Coast
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WE WERE A PARTY OF FOUR WHO EAT HERE LAST FRIDAY. WE HAD THE SEA BASS AND IT WAS EXCELLENT. HE HAD A LONG WAIT FOR A TABLE, BUT THE PLACE WAS VERY BUSY AT THE TIME. THE WAIT WAS WORTH IT .... |
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By: B Simpson
Date: 3/11/2004
From: Myrtle Beach S.C.
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An absolute gem, Beautiful view, Excelent atmosphere and lots of history. The restaurant is a converted mansion situated on a beautiful stretch of coastline. There is nothing like it for miles, diverse menu and reasonable prices. |
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By: gdzuro
Date: 3/9/2004
From: toronto
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Don't let the entrance and decor fool you. This is a great place to eat. |
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By: Shelly
Date: 3/7/2004
From: Palm Coast
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I love Blue for lunch. Great sandwiches and variety. |
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By: Lee
Date: 7/22/2003
From: Palm Coast
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My wife and I have eaten here six or seven times, and we have never failed to be 100% satisfied with the quality of food served here. We can't think of a nicer restaurant in the area. Everything is fresh, well-prepared, never bland and accompanied by a decent wine list. Prices are reasonable for the quality. The entry is a little disorganized, however, and some of the wait staff could be more efficient. Nevertheless, we will be back many times. |
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By: milannbar
Date: 4/29/2003
From: Palm Coast
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Ate here once and never again. Waited 10 minutes to get waited on and over 30 minutes for food. $1.79 for 6 ounces of soda with no refills ridiculous. |
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By: Bill & Mickey Droste
Date: 4/7/2003
From: Palm Coast
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Friendly staff, and excellent atmosphere even while the weather wasn't the best. We had a very tasty lunch of Mahi, her's fried, mine blacked, and were very satisfied. We'll be back for dinner...the Hawaiian rib eye sounds enticing.
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By: LJDecker
Date: 4/7/2003
From: Palm Coast
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We visited Blue in celebration of my parent's 51st wedding anniversary and couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the attentive and professional wait staff to the superb entrees (the hawaiian steak dish was incredible!) it was a total success. My husband and I enjoyed it so much we are planning to visit them again for our anniversary this month. For a very pleasant, but not "cheap", special evening I highly recommend Blue. |
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By: Nita
Date: 11/27/2002
From: Palm Coast
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Actually I never sat down to eat. Stopped to see the place and a menu at about 6pm one evening. Three people standing around, had to ask someone about a menu. Wasn't impressed with the plastic chair decor and lack of interest by staff. I figured the food would be the same as my first impression. Didn't return and probably won't. |
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By: Tom
Date: 10/5/2002
From: Palm Coast
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I took my wife here for her birthday and we were both pleased.
For appetisers, she had the seafood bisque which was very good and I had seared Ahi Tuna which was perfectly cooked (rare) and excellent tasting.
Our salads were nicely dressed and very tasty.
For main courses, my wife had stuffed flounder with some kind of sauce that was (I think) mango and jalapeno. It was a nice combination of sweet and spicy (not at all hot).
I had the rack of lamb which was perfectly medium-rare and beautifully presented. The mustard in the sauce was a little too tart for my taste, but the dish was quite servicable.
For dessert, we shared a creme brulee which was delicious.
Blue was comfortable, attractively decorated and the service was prompt and attentive.
My only criticisms are that they don't have a full bar (beer and wine only) and, although they have an extensive wine list, my wife and I weren't up for a full bottle, so we each ordered a glass of Cabernet which was a bit lower in quality then one would expect from such a fine restaurant.
On the whole, this was a very pleasant experience and we will definately be back, hopefully in the daytime when we can enjoy the fabulous view.
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By: bug
Date: 8/28/2002
From: Flagler Beach
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Had a great dining experience.We will be back for sure. |
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By: Rowland
Date: 8/27/2002
From: Palm Coast
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The food was well presented but just didn't taste as good as it looked. I found it rather bland and it needed more "oomph!" Pricey too. Service was good and it's definitely a nice setting. |
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By: PCFL.NET
Date: 8/23/2002
From: Flagler County
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BLUE is spear headed by John Reade, with Chef Troy Wendt by his side. If you are in the mood for the finer dining, and not in the mood for a lengthy drive (like Orlando), then BLUE is the place for you.
From the appetizers, soups, thru main course, to dessert, we found our experience to be more than delightful. The menu is as diversified has having Quesidilla’s for an appetizer, to Rack of Lamb for a main course. (May I suggest the calamari as an appetizer to begin.) Don’t just take my word for it, stop in and see John for a pleasant evening of fine food and service. |
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