Cru Food & Wine Bar Houston - River Oaks

4.6

199 Reviews

$30 and under

American

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Cru Food and Wine Bar at River Oaks in Houston, TX offers many wine vintages for you and your friends or family to enjoy. The establishment also offers a wealth of quality food to sate your appetite. Some of the top options on the menu at Cru Food and Wine Bar at River Oaks include the lobster & shrimp pot stickers, ahi tartare, stone-fired pizzas, filet mignon, Scottish salmon, beautiful seafood options and our roasted half chicken.

Cru Food and Wine Bar at River Oaks serves brunch as well. Some of the items on the brunch menu at the eatery include crab cake benedict, steak & eggs and smoked salmon board. Dessert options include tiramisu and chocolate lava cake. We provide great patio seating, a fun bar and beautiful dining room. Great promotions such as Champagne Thursday(half off bottles of bubbles), Pizza Monday (free pizza with a bottle of wine, and Swirl Sundays (1/3 off all bottles of wine).

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 15:00–22:00
Phone number
(713) 528-9463
Website
http://cruwinebar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
2800 Kirby Drive Suite, Houston, TX 77098
Area
River Oaks
Parking details
Public parking is located right next to CRU.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Manchego, Spain (Sheep)
1 yr aged + zesty exuberance + firm + dry
Humboldt Fog, Cypress Grove, CA (Goat)
creamy + luscious + center ribbon of ash
Pecorino Tartuo, Italy (Sheep)
black truffle + a chorus of butter & salt
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

Charcuterie Board

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

Truffle Cheese Fondue

Truffle Cheese FondueUS$18.00
fontina + apples + pears + rustic bread + shishito peppers + brussels sprouts + roasted butternut squash

Taste & Share

Wagyu MeatballsUS$17.00
san marzano tomato basil sauce + herb ricotta + reggiano + rustic bread
Ahi Tartare*US$18.00
avocado + cucumber + cilantro + vine ripened tomato + citrus olive tapenade
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
radish + english cucumber + cherry tomato + shaved manchego + dill vinaigrette
Tomato & Burrata BruschettaUS$14.00
garlic confit + torn basil + evoo
Lobster & Shrimp PotstickersUS$17.00
fresno chilies + spicy lemon sauce
Grilled Cheese & Tomato SoupUS$14.00
taleggio cheese panini + white truffle oil
Steamed Prince Edward Mussels*US$19.00
white wine + garlic + cherry tomatoes + fresh fennel + basil + paesano bread

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 & Gorgonzola PizzaUS$18.00
d'anjou pear + caramelized onion + basil + honey + parmesan
Black Truffle PizzaUS$22.00
chanterelle mushroom + fontina + mozzarella + parmesan + truffle butter + shaved black truffles

Favorites

Cast Iron Seared Allen Brothers Filet Mignon*US$42.00
sliced filet + truffle potato gratin + asparagus + gorgonzola + fresh 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 brûlée + pineapple

What 199 people are saying

Cru Food & Wine Bar Houston - River Oaks reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cru Food & Wine Bar in Houston's River Oaks offers a "great wine selection" with "delicious food" and "friendly service." The ambiance is ideal for intimate gatherings, with standout dishes like truffle pizza and tuna tartare. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and the "amazing" wine flights, making it a "great spot for date night."

199 Reviews

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Yana
Dallas5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Server was a little confused with our orders but everything tasted really good and we had a great time!
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Dhishant
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Lots of wine selection. I like their flight options. Service had good understanding of wines and made recommendations. One thing I wasn’t a fan of is that there were less than 15 people there and it still took nearly 20 min to get one glass of wine after placing the order.
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Perry
Houston19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just outstanding once again. Came for the HRW halibut/heirloom tomato fest and it did not disappoint
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TanyeaF VIP
Houston19 reviews
3.0
Dined on 9 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Great food, great wine selection, lacked big time on service. I wasn’t greeted walking in, I wasn’t asked about my reservations. Pick a table and sit down. Wine cards wasn’t current with descriptions. Great potential, definitely need better service & staffing.
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JanaeC VIP
Baltimore10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attended the Veuve Cliquot dinner and it was lovely!
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As78266
Houston12 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was good. Ran out of cheesecake. It was crowded therefore it was very loud. Our service person was cordial but he was very hard to hear and less than enthusiastic.
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SergioD VIP
Dublin20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente servicio y sabores Recomendable..,,,.
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HenryB VIP
Houston21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a gem! Each of us 4 got a different flight, and everyone said that their flight offered a good variety of fun wines. Our waitress (but that's not the right word for someone so helpful and knowledgeable) had great suggestions and was attentive. The meals we had were delicious. We highly recommend it.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitress was great and helpful and accommodating. Really appreciated it!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 31 March 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was good, and our waitress was awesome. However, we did wait for a long time between courses, and we didn't have one course where our food all came out together. There was always someone waiting for several minutes for their plate after the rest of the table was served.
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FAQs

Cru Food & Wine Bar Houston - River Oaks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 528-9463.

Cru Food & Wine Bar Houston - River Oaks is rated 4.6 stars by 199 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Cru Food & Wine Bar Houston - River Oaks

2800 Kirby Drive Suite, Houston, TX 77098

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
River Oaks
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 15:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public parking is located right next to CRU.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://cruwinebar.com/
Phone number
(713) 528-9463

Cru Food & Wine Bar Houston - River Oaks

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Build Your Own Cheese Flight

Around the World

Manchego, Spain (Sheep)

Humboldt Fog, Cypress Grove, CA (Goat)

Pecorino Tartuo, Italy (Sheep)

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)

Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie BoardUS$25.00

Truffle Cheese Fondue

Truffle Cheese FondueUS$18.00

Taste & Share

Wagyu MeatballsUS$17.00

Ahi Tartare*US$18.00

Goat Cheese BeignetUS$14.00

Fritto MistoUS$16.00

Little Gem Caesar SaladUS$13.00

Tomato & Burrata BruschettaUS$14.00

Lobster & Shrimp PotstickersUS$17.00

Grilled Cheese & Tomato SoupUS$14.00

Steamed Prince Edward Mussels*US$19.00

Stone Fired Pizza

MargheritaUS$18.00

The ButcherUS$20.00

Pear & Gorgonzola PizzaUS$18.00

Black Truffle PizzaUS$22.00

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

Review summary

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