CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen

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   Bryce

   Dallas

   13 reviews

   3.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Service and drinks were excellent. Food was mediocre and tepid. One server for the dining room and patio. Manager should have been on the floor.
   

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   Debbie

   Dallas

   18 reviews

   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on October 26, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   My friend and I both had the Chardonnay flight. We liked the third one best and each ordered a glass, then we ordered a third glass to share. When I got my bill, I saw that each glass was $38! Granted, I probably should have asked how much a glass was but the price should also either be on a wine list or ON THE FLIGHT CARD so customers can make an informed decision. I liked the second wine and would have chosen that for a glass if I'd known I'd have 3 glasses of Chardonnay at $38 each on my bill. Honestly, I've gone to CRU at this location many times over the years. It seems to have lost its vibe (we were actually only one of two tables in the whole restaurant, although there were a couple people on the patio). The music was too loud as well. I would go back but I didn't intend to spend $250 on two flights, three glasses of wine, a meatball appetizer, and a flatbread :(.
   

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   Natalie

   Dallas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I enjoyed dinner at Cru for my birthday on the patio, everything was wonderful!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on October 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Patio dinner w wine flight. Charcuterie was wonderful as was our meal. Flatbreads and Panini. Especially enjoyed my No. 6 Bubbles “Flight,” specifically the third option in the flight which was a French Champagne. Service was perfect. TY
   

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   James

   Dallas

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on August 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved the location. Friendly and helpful staff. Great food.
   

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   Heather

   Orlando

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on August 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We sat outside and even though it was hot, it was so nice to be out there with the park view & live music just across the way. As always, all the food was good. 2/3 of my wine flight was good- one was terrible & I’d hoped they’d offer to switch it out to another one after I told the server. But, to be fair to her, I didn’t directly ask for this. Crù is one of our favorite special date night locales.
   

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   Susan

   Dallas

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on August 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first visit and we will definitely go back. Very nice for a special occasion. We tried the Restaurant Week Menu and if it's typical of all their fare, it was delicious, creative and beautiful. My only complaint was the volume of the music. It made it difficult to carry on a conversation.
   

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   Breck

   Dallas

   3 reviews

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   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on August 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I made a last minute decision to visit Cru for dinner and a glass of wine on this Monday night (vs cooking at home). Cru has been one of our favorite spots in Allen for several years, and tonight we were reminded of why that is. The setting and vibe of Cru is different than any other local establishment - it's like a cultural getaway in the heart of the city. The food is excellent - we both enjoyed the flatbreads which are fairly new menu items and great additions. But what really sets this place apart is the staff and the way that they treat and interact with the customers. There are very few places who have been able to hold onto a consistent staff over multiple years, but somehow Cru has been able to do this (credit to the Management team). We've enjoyed getting to know several members of the staff over the years. Tonight, both Kira and Josh were exceptional. If you want an intimate evening to yourself, they will grant you that. If you want a bit more interaction and some fun recommendations on wine or champagne options, they were spot on with their recommendations. (Cakebread Sav Blanc was a fantastic suggestion by Kira that I had not noticed on the menu). Overall - we had a great evening, and honestly, it was so much mote enjoyable than a 'regular' Monday dining at home. We highly recommend Cru - it is a fantastic local establishment that warrants local support. And be sure to ask for Kira and/or Josh - they are some of our favorite people.
   

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   Margie

   Dallas

   32 reviews

   1.0

   32 reviews

   Dined on August 11, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I would tell you not to stop at Cru. Pass this restaurant. It is supposed to be a wine bar but the wine selection is very marginal. And then there are the dirty windows, chipped plates and poor service. The menu is overpriced, like the wine and the options are limited. It is okay to have a limited menu if you excel at the options offered. Don't count on that at this place. This used to be a nice place but it needs a lot of attention to cleanliness, quality of food and if you want to be a wine bar, offer good wines at an affordable price, not crap wines that are overpriced. And when you teach your staff how to wait on tables, make sure you emphasize the importance of being cordial, welcoming and informative. Otherwise, just make it self service. Get rid of the ridiculous music, it is the final piece to ruining the entire dining experience at Cru.
   

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    Jana

    Dallas

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent tasting food and great service! The portion size of everything was small. The scallop dish had 3 scallops about the size of fifty cent pieces. The scallops were very small!
    

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