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Cru

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24 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10011
at 9th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-529-1700 Send to Phone

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  • Price Range: $$$$

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    • Good
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  • Critics' Rating: ***

    Key to Prices and ratings

    Upscale
    • Almost Perfect
    • Exceptional
    • Generally Excellent
    • Very Good
    • Good
    Cheap Eats
    • Best in Category
    • Excellent
    • Delicious
    • Very Good
    • Noteworthy
    • Very Expensive
    • Expensive
    • Moderate
    • Cheap
  • Reader Rating:

    8.1 out of 10

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    15 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Traditional, French, Mediterranean
Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Official Website

cru-nyc.com

Hours

Mon-Sat, 5:30pm-10:30pm; Sun, closed

Prices

$16-$30

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Dine at the Bar
  • Hot Spot
  • Notable Chef
  • Notable Wine List
  • Prix-Fixe
  • Romantic
  • Special Occasion

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

The “wine portfolio” contains an astonishing 150, 000 bottles, which is why Cru is  gathering spot for the city’s ever-growing population of wine geeks. But if you’re wise, you’ll save some of your money to spend on the food.

Tasting Menu

An $84 three-plus course chef's tasting menu is offered for dinner. Wines by the glass also come in three-ounce pours for the cost-conscious connoisseur.

Note
A la carte items only available at the bar.

Ideal Meal

The crudo, sturgeon, and duck, followed by the caramel trifle (served with the Château d’Yquem).

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Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10
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80% Would you go back?
80% Would you take a date?
6% Would you take kids?
80% Would you go on business?
80% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.3
Service: 8.3
Décor: 8.1
Value: 7.6

Wonderful, wonderful!

Abbey from 11201 | Posted on 1/26/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 8

Even though we were unaware that the restaurant had changed to a la carte - it was fresh, bright and delicious food. The service was impeccable. Our appetizers of squash tortellini and Kanpachi were both so succulent and smart and thrillingly good. The entree of lamb shank was good, but compared to the bass it lost its luster. Such a wonderfully prepared piece of fish - simple yet infused with flavor. Dessert was also nice. Lacking was the cheese course and we weren't thrilled with the "sides" being placed separately on the menu - but other than that - we have to score this restaurant high for its great warm service, wine list and amazing food.

Deserving of its Michelin star

FatBastard from 10019 | Posted on 1/21/09

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 9
Décor: 7
Value: 7

Experience at Cru was very good. Service from start to finish was exceptional (although only maybe a quarter full). Wine list is rather daunting, but the sommelier guided us to two moderately priced half-bottles that held up well to the food considerinig my date had duck and I had lobster. Hers was by far the better choice. Desserts were also quite good. Food tends to be nuanced and complex but not overpowering. Atmosphere is subdued and bordering on bland but appropriate. You won't find the menu a bargain but also not obscenely priced as a three-course prix fixe.

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