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Rush

100- 207 9th Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1K3, Canada
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Ranked #24 of 1,855 restaurants in Calgary
Price range: CAD62 - CAD82
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: 1st Street
Description: Very much like the city it resides in, Rush is the epitome of class and elegance with an approachable and welcoming spirit. Having won numerous local, national, and international awards, Rush’s casual approach to fine dining is an innovator in the industry. Whether you are enjoying shareable appetizers in the lounge or embarking on a seven-course meal in the intimate dining room, Chef Ray Bear has developed a menu that is creative, innovative, and yet refreshingly approachable in it’s elegance. With his modern Canadian cuisine paired with the passion and professionalism of the staff, Rush is the destination for wining and dining in Calgary. Whether it is before or after dinner or a destination all its own, Rush Lounge is the perfect spot to complete your evening. Whatever brings you in to Rush; the menu, wine, and staff are sure to be just a few of the reasons you return.
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Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

My husband and I went here for our anniversary and had a fabulous time. The service was impeccable - I had requested a quiet booth in my online reservation - and all servers were aware and honoured our request (there were also some bubbles awaiting us when we arrived)! The food was delicious - perfectly cooked (I had the duck... More

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Calgary, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

The food was excellent I had the Beef tenderloin which was perfectly done during a busy night. The service we great, as they were good with there wine knowledge and offered excellent recommendations. The only thing negative about this experience was it took a little long to receive a table considering we had a reservation.

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Calgary
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

The food was fantastic and the service was 5 star. I would recommend to friends and it was nice to be able to hear the live music in the dining room. The Lobster bisque was delicious and the Lamb was cooked perfectly at med with delicious vegetables.

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Rae H, General Manager at Rush, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Hello Shannon, it is great to hear that you enjoyed your meal at Rush! the lobster bisque has been a staple on the Rush menu since the begining and is one of our favorites as well! thank you for takign the time to tell us about your time with us. We look forward to the next time we see you! More

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We visited Calgary in March and planned our last night there at Rush. We ordered a tasting menu and allowed the Chef (Ray) to surprise us. Every dish was a combination of a visual delight with dynamic and delightful flavour combinations. The server we had was charismatic and did a fabulous job pairing wine for us with our meal. We... More

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Rae H, General Manager at Rush, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Hello Maggie, tahnk you for your feedback about Rush! I am very happy to hear that you were well taken care of and that you enjoyed Chef Ray's treats! We look forward to seeing you the next tiem you are in Calgary. More

Cold Lake, Canada
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111 reviews 111 reviews
69 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013 via mobile

Went here expecting a great meal based on its reviews, but I was not impressed. I found that the steak was cooked to way I asked but it was lacking flavour. It seems there was zero seasoning on it and tasted very bland. The vegetables were also under cooked. I will say that the atmosphere and staff were really good... More

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Rae H, General Manager at Rush, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Thank you for sharing with us your experience at Rush. I am very sorry that your meal was disappointing. We will take note of this and address the seasoning on our dishes. I am very glad that your found the service and atmosphere enjoyable and I will share this information with the service team who took care of you that... More

Calgary
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Poor value for prices charged. Comfortable seating, good location, with complimentary valet parking (if you like that). Extensive wine cellar, with provision for customers who wish to bring their own bottles.

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Rae H, General Manager at Rush, responded to this review
19 April 2013

I am very sorry to hear that you did not find value in your dining experience at Rush. Providing our guests with a beautiful atmosphere and outstanding value is at the core of our values and so this is a problem whihc we take very seriously and will take a very critical review of. thank you very much for sharing... More

Vancouver, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

The wife and I are foodies, and it takes everything going really right (or really wrong), to write a review. We are also picky and hard to impress. We eat lots of 'good' meals, but those 'Great' ones are rare. Rush, and its Executive Chef, Ray Bear, exceeded our already high expectations. A little history; we've been eating at Chef... More

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Rae H, General Manager at Rush, responded to this review
19 April 2013

we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your expereince wtih us! Thank you very much for taking the time to let us and everyone else know about your experience! I will make sure to pass along your compliments to Chef Ray, Fergus and the rest of the staff who were a part of making your experience so enjoyable.... More

Calgary
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56 reviews 56 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

After reading the positive reviews on TA, and upon finding out it was named best overall restaurant for fine dining by Where Calgary, we had to try Rush. We weren't disappointed. The restaurant is both glitzy and romantic, and the noise level was subdued, with music from the live band in the lounge adding to the relaxed atmosphere. Our server... More

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Rae H, General Manager at Rush, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Hello Donny! thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking time to let us know how you felt about your experience at Rush. We look forward to having you back to enjoy the live music. You can enjoy the music re or post dinner, or if you prefer a more upbeat evening, we offer the full dinner menu in... More

Calgary
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29 reviews 29 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

We were at Rush Friday night for a date night. Due to the downtown location, there wasn't many people which makes it a bit too quiet. We were actually mainly there to catch up on live performance of Los Morenos, a local band we both really liked. Rush has live music Friday Saturday starting at 7pm which is really good... More

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Rae H, General Manager at Rush, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Thank you for your feedback, I happy to hear that the band and music times work well for you. Rush Bar hosts live bands Thursday- Saturday every week. We appreciate honest feedback and will look into all of your points with careful consideration. I am happy to tell you that Chef Ray Bear has launched a new dinner menu and... More

Calgary, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

My girlfriend and i went to rush recently for our anniversary. The food was amazing the service was impeccable. Undeniably calgarys best fine dining restaurant!! the ambiance alone is worth the visit but the food and service will keep you coming back!!

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Rae H, General Manager at Rush, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Hello Cedric, thank you for your kind words about Rush! Your enjoyment menas a lot to us and we can not wait to see you again! More

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