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Cranes, Washington, DC

Cranes

4.7
4.7
300 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Explore the intersections of Spanish and Japanese cuisine at Cranes, a restaurant and sake lounge by chef Pepe Moncayo. Chef Pepe’s contemporary dishes spotlight the similarities he has found with the ingredients, techniques and culinary viewpoints of Japan and Spain. From cooking style to ingredient and flavor combinations, his Spanish Kaiseki is a natural cultural and culinary marriage.

The design of the 12,000 square foot restaurant space includes a beautifully striking bar, large sake lounge, raised dining area, open kitchen, and private dining room suitable for 30 guests. The sleek, modern, yet approachable space draws on the chef’s Spanish and Japanese influences. Bright polished metals and thoughtfully placed wood elements layer amongst dark textures and dramatic lighting.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Japanese, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:30 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 525-4900
  • Website
    http://cranes-dc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Pepe Moncayo
  • Private party facilities
    Host Your Next Event at Cranes! Our guest relations team will work with you to create an enjoyable dining experience built around chef Pepe Moncayo's innovative Spanish kaiseki offerings and extensive sake list. Full restaurant reservations are available.
  • Private party contact
    Aishah Moncayo: (202) 577-5119
  • Location
    724 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-4505
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    9th Street & G Street
  • Parking details
    Limited Street Parking available in the immediate area. Cranes offers Valet Parking and is available open to close, 7 days a week for $12. Colonial Parking is located in the Victor building at 750 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202-638-0253. Colonial offers $22 daily parking. Hours of operations are: Mon- Fri-06:00 AM to 07:00 PM
  • Public transit
    The nearest metro station is the Gallery Place Chinatown Metro Station stop on the Green and Yellow lines. The station has three exits. Please exit through the 7th and F Street arena entrance. Exit with the museum on the right and walk towards G Street. Cranes is located between G street and H street next to the District of Columbia Public Library.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • BRUNCH

    US$48.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Available every Saturday & Sunday from 11:30 am - 3:00 PM. Enjoy your weekend with unlimited plates at $48 per person. Chef Pepe Moncayo's bottomless take on brunch combining his Spanish roots and Japanese ingredients and techniques. Award Winning Chef Curating an All You Can Eat Brunch for just $48 per person!
    BRUNCH photo

  • PIM PAM PUM

    US$46.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Every Wednesdays at Cranes from 4 pm - 8 pm, dive into two hours of unlimited indulgence for only $46 per person. Reservations strongly recommended.
    PIM PAM PUM photo

Menu

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What 300 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cranes offers a unique fusion of Spanish and Japanese cuisine, consistently delivering "amazing" food and "exceptional" experiences. The chef's creativity shines with standout dishes like Unagi Paella and inventive tapas. Guests appreciate the attentive staff, delightful birthday surprises, and excellent value, especially during Happy Hour and special dining events.

300 Reviews

  1. Jonathan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Used to love this place. When it opened it was creative and next level good. Service was slow. Food was good, but clearly the result of belt tightening.

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  2. Corinna

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cranes does not disappoint! Extremely well prepared and beautifully presented, the tapas dishes were fresh and provided exotic flavor combos. The dishes tend to be fairly heavy despite the small plate size because many of the dishes are fried and my only wish is that there were more variety of veggies available.

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  3. KrisK

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is amazing. The service was indifferent, to the point of feeling that th diners were a nuisance to the process.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cranes is one of my favorite restaurants in DC. The food and service are top notch. Highly recommend the unagi paella but I’ve never had a bad dish there. The lunch bento box is one of the best deals in the city.

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  5. Elisabeth

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on a Wednesday for their Pim, Pam, Pum dining event. We enjoyed trying many menu items and really loved the shishito peppers, tempura and patatas bravas! The restaurant is beautiful and service on point. Thank you!

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  6. James

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant, and a perfect place for guests and happy hour. The drink list is outstanding, and features a wide variety of sake by the glass. The chef is exceedingly talented and hospitable, and his team is attentive and knowledgeable. The other great thing is that you can get a full meal or share smaller plates designed to be shared. Highly recommended!

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  7. Brian

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but recommend to ask what’s really on each dish as one showed up with fish eggs and well, gross. The service at the bar was “off” and very slow even when very quiet just before the dining room opened. However the waitress was fantastic and made up for the slow start.

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  8. Mitch

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and this day and age the Wednesday special dinner is an exceptional value!!!

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  9. Paulie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for a birthday celebration and opted for the pim pam pum experience. I’m used to being somewhat disappointed by DC dining, but this was a very pleasant surprise. The quality and variety of food was an absolute steal. Service was lovely. I will absolutely come back to try things a la carte or perhaps the omakase.

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  10. MikeF

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was amazing. Like amazing. We try somewhere new in dc for our anniversary and this was one of the best. The restaurant is too spacious for the kitchen so it seemed a little empty but the food made up for that times 10. We will be back and we will be bringing friends! Truly a special chef!

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FAQs

Cranes offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Cranes also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 525-4900.

Cranes is rated 4.7 stars by 300 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cranes

724 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-4505

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    9th Street & G Street
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:30 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Japanese, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Limited Street Parking available in the immediate area. Cranes offers Valet Parking and is available open to close, 7 days a week for $12. Colonial Parking is located in the Victor building at 750 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202-638-0253. Colonial offers $22 daily parking. Hours of operations are: Mon- Fri-06:00 AM to 07:00 PM
  • Public transit
    The nearest metro station is the Gallery Place Chinatown Metro Station stop on the Green and Yellow lines. The station has three exits. Please exit through the 7th and F Street arena entrance. Exit with the museum on the right and walk towards G Street. Cranes is located between G street and H street next to the District of Columbia Public Library.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pepe Moncayo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://cranes-dc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 525-4900
  • Private party facilities
    Host Your Next Event at Cranes! Our guest relations team will work with you to create an enjoyable dining experience built around chef Pepe Moncayo's innovative Spanish kaiseki offerings and extensive sake list. Full restaurant reservations are available.
  • Private party contact
    Aishah Moncayo: (202) 577-5119
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