CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen

Name: CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen
Address: 842 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX, United States, 75013
Telephone: (972) 908-2532
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

141 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

22 Nov 2024

23:30

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Charming
Great for happy hour

Food & Wine Bar. Over 300 wine selections, 40 by the glass. Chef-driven plates, shareable apps.

- 1/3 off all bottles all day Sundays!
- FREE pizza with every bottle purchase every Monday!
- 1/3 off all bottles of Champagne and Sparkling Wine every Thursday!
- 1/3 off all Retail wine everyday!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 14:00–22:00
Phone number
(972) 908-2532
Website
http://www.cruwinebar.com/allen
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Terry Villa
Private party facilities
Reserve our intimate private room with seating for up to 16 or utilize our entire space for a buyout anywhere from a buffet for 30 guests or an upscale affair with passed hors d'oeuvres and food and wine stations for up to 100 guests.

Location
842 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013
Area
Allen
Cross Street
I-75 and Bethany
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

CRU Thanksgiving Tradition!
US$55.00 per person
28 Nov 2024 only
Join us as we give thanks for a bountiful harvest on Thursday, November 28th! Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with a chef-inspired three course meal for only $55 per person. Kids under 12 eat for 50% off!

Offers

Champagne Thursdays!
Multiple dates available
Wed - Thu - 15:00 - 20:45
1/3 off all bottles of sparkling wine, including champagne!
FREE Pizza Mondays
Multiple dates available
Mon - 15:00 - 20:45
Every Monday, purchase any bottle of wine and your pizza will be on us!
Swirl Sundays!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 14:00 - 20:45
1/3 off ALL bottles of wine ALL day!

Wagyu MeatballsUS$17.00
san marzano tomato basil sauce + herb ricotta + reggiano + rustic bread
Goat Cheese BeignetUS$14.00
goat cheese + honey + cracked pepper
Fritto MistoUS$16.00
calamari + shrimp + shishito peppers + spicy san marzano marinara
Little Gem Caesar SaladUS$13.00
caesar dressing + parmesan cheese + paesano croutons
Lobster & Shrimp PotstickersUS$17.00
fresno chilies + spicy lemon sauce
Grilled Cheese & Tomato SoupUS$14.00
cambozola cheese panini + white truffle oil

Bruschetta & Flatbread

Tomato & Bufala MozzarellaUS$14.00
garlic confit + torn basil + evoo
Fig & GorgonzolaUS$14.00
mission figs + balsamic reduction
Mediterranean FlatbreadUS$16.00
goat cheese + artichokes + olives + roasted peppers + tomatoes

Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie BoardUS$25.00
prosciutto + capicola + soppressata + manchego cheese + laura chenel goat cheese + roman-style artichokes + gherkins + whole grain mustard

Build Your Own Cheese Flight

rustic bread, fruits, honey comb & fig jam

Three Cheese Option $24 | Four Cheese Option $28

Add Prosciutto $6 | Add Soppressata $5

Manchego, Spain (Sheep)
1 yr aged + zesty exuberance + firm + dry
Pecorino Tartuo, Italy (Sheep)
black truffle + a chorus of butter & salt
Humboldt Fog, Cypress Grove, CA (Goat)
creamy + luscious + center ribbon of ash
Cambozola, Germany (cow)
triple cream + mild blue flavor
Clothbound Cheddar, Jasper Hill, VT (Cow)
robust flavor + sweet & nutty body
La Tur, Italy (goat + sheep + cow)
bloomy rind + rich earthiness + full flavored
Aged Gouda, Netherlands (cow)
full bodied + hint of butterscotch
Nancy's Camembert, Old Chatham, NY (sheep + cow)
creamy + soft ripened + buttery

Stone Fired Pizza

MargheritaUS$18.00
san marzano pizza sauce + whole basil + fior di latte
The ButcherUS$20.00
fresh mozzarella + prosciutto + capicola + soppressata + san marzano pizza sauce + oregano
Pear & GorgonzolaUS$19.00
d'anjou pear + caramelized onion + basil + honey + parmesan

Favorites

Cast Iron Seared Allen Brothers Filet Mignon*US$42.00
sliced filet + truffle potato gratin + asparagus + gorgonzola + thyme butter
Cast Iron Seared Jumbo ScallopsUS$34.00
spinach parmesan risotto + heirloom tomato butter sauce
Herb Roasted SalmonUS$30.00
roasted asparagus + brussels sprouts + lemon butter
Barolo Braised Short RibUS$35.00
butternut squash risotto + fall mushrooms + rosemary demi
Chicken Alla FranceseUS$24.00
spicy garlicky broccolini + lemon herb sauce

Chocolate Fondue for Two

Chocolate Fondue for TwoUS$24.00
toasted poundcake + marshmallows + strawberries + bananas + pineapple

What 141 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dallas - Fort Worth
Great for fine wines
Dallas Suburbs
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CRU Food and Wine Bar in Allen offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food and great wine." Guests enjoy the diverse wine flights and exquisite dishes like scallops and steak. Service is often praised as "fantastic" and "helpful," making it a favorite for special occasions. Outdoor seating provides a pleasant atmosphere.

141 Reviews

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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 26 October 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 9 October 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 8 October 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 24 August 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 16 August 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 13 August 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
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 August 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 11 August 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 11 August 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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FAQs

CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (972) 908-2532.

CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen is rated 4.3 stars by 141 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

22 Nov 2024

23:30

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen

842 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
I-75 and Bethany
Area
Allen
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 14:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Terry Villa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cruwinebar.com/allen
Phone number
(972) 908-2532
Private party facilities
Reserve our intimate private room with seating for up to 16 or utilize our entire space for a buyout anywhere from a buffet for 30 guests or an upscale affair with passed hors d'oeuvres and food and wine stations for up to 100 guests.

CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

CRU Thanksgiving Tradition!

Champagne Thursdays!

FREE Pizza Mondays

Swirl Sundays!

Taste & Share

Wagyu MeatballsUS$17.00

Goat Cheese BeignetUS$14.00

Fritto MistoUS$16.00

Little Gem Caesar SaladUS$13.00

Lobster & Shrimp PotstickersUS$17.00

Grilled Cheese & Tomato SoupUS$14.00

Bruschetta & Flatbread

Tomato & Bufala MozzarellaUS$14.00

Fig & GorgonzolaUS$14.00

Mediterranean FlatbreadUS$16.00

Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie BoardUS$25.00

Build Your Own Cheese Flight

Three Cheese Option $24 | Four Cheese Option $28

Manchego, Spain (Sheep)

Pecorino Tartuo, Italy (Sheep)

Humboldt Fog, Cypress Grove, CA (Goat)

Cambozola, Germany (cow)

Clothbound Cheddar, Jasper Hill, VT (Cow)

La Tur, Italy (goat + sheep + cow)

Aged Gouda, Netherlands (cow)

Nancy's Camembert, Old Chatham, NY (sheep + cow)

Stone Fired Pizza

MargheritaUS$18.00

The ButcherUS$20.00

Pear & GorgonzolaUS$19.00

Favorites

Cast Iron Seared Allen Brothers Filet Mignon*US$42.00

Cast Iron Seared Jumbo ScallopsUS$34.00

Herb Roasted SalmonUS$30.00

Barolo Braised Short RibUS$35.00

Chicken Alla FranceseUS$24.00

Chocolate Fondue for Two

Chocolate Fondue for TwoUS$24.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen restaurant rated?

Is CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information