Cru Cafe
opens at 11:00 today
Restaurant Cafe
Cru Cafe is Charleston's home to some of the best and most consistent food in the lowcountry. Cru Ca Cru Café is Charleston’s home to some of the best gourmet comfort food in the Lowcountry. Cru Café is the culinary creation of renowned Le Cordon Bleu graduate, Chef John Zucker. Opened in 2002 in response to overwhelming demand, Cru Café is a culinary destination off the beaten path in in a classic 18th century Charleston single-style home. Read more
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Kelly W. 2016-06-09
Wow we loved it! Must try the kung pao cauliflower... We ordered a second side of it! Accommodated us with our small plates, salad and one entree...
Wow we loved it! Must try the kung pao cauliflower... We ordered a second side of it! Accommodated us with our small plates, salad and one entree...
Angelica L. 2016-06-05
What a gem! We are counting the days until we get back to Charleston and Cru Cafe. The orange sherbet cake with coconut frosting is swoon worthy and...
What a gem! We are counting the days until we get back to Charleston and Cru Cafe. The orange sherbet cake with coconut frosting is swoon worthy and...
Ivonne M. 2017-08-28
Had dinner here the weekend of 08/26. Restaurant was recommended by my hotel. The place is unique. An old house turned into a lovely restaurant. ...
Had dinner here the weekend of 08/26. Restaurant was recommended by my hotel. The place is unique. An old house turned into a lovely restaurant. ...
Stefany Di Manno C. 2017-08-26
The grilled basil shrimp dish was delicious! They made it with risotto instead of orecchiette. It was yummy!
The grilled basil shrimp dish was delicious! They made it with risotto instead of orecchiette. It was yummy!
Siman L. 2017-08-23
We went there in our last day of the eclipse trip, and we were seated after 15-20 min of wait because we didn't know a reservation is recommended. ...
We went there in our last day of the eclipse trip, and we were seated after 15-20 min of wait because we didn't know a reservation is recommended. ...
Kenny O. 2017-08-04
Cru Cafe is a very special place! Not to be missed if you are in Charleston! Service was outstanding and very friendly.
Cru Cafe is a very special place! Not to be missed if you are in Charleston! Service was outstanding and very friendly.
David J. 2017-08-01
Becoming my fav restaurant in Charleston. I do not cook, so I eat out a lot (so I am expert at restaurants). They consistently have great food at...
Becoming my fav restaurant in Charleston. I do not cook, so I eat out a lot (so I am expert at restaurants). They consistently have great food at...
Heather Jean B. 2017-07-23
I had the most amazing meal there last night! The service was spot on, and everything we had was so delicious and well prepared. This is a kitchen...
I had the most amazing meal there last night! The service was spot on, and everything we had was so delicious and well prepared. This is a kitchen...
Emmy Loyd B. 2017-07-20
We had another amazing meal at Cru last night!!! Not a bite left on any plate brought to our table! The orange sherbet cake was the perfect end to our...
We had another amazing meal at Cru last night!!! Not a bite left on any plate brought to our table! The orange sherbet cake was the perfect end to our...
Brittany H. 2017-07-17
My friends and I were all blown away, not only by our own entrees but also by each other's (which we all tasted lol!). Food was incredible, atmosphere...
My friends and I were all blown away, not only by our own entrees but also by each other's (which we all tasted lol!). Food was incredible, atmosphere...
Jo Ann W. 2017-07-14
Our daughter read the reviews and menu and said try it, so we did! The gnocchi and crab dish was superb! My husband had high marks for the Thai...
Our daughter read the reviews and menu and said try it, so we did! The gnocchi and crab dish was superb! My husband had high marks for the Thai...
Brooke B. 2017-07-08
Excellent service and delicious menu. Love everything about this Charleston gem.
Excellent service and delicious menu. Love everything about this Charleston gem.
Lynn Jones M. 2017-07-07
Awesome atmosphere, service and incredible food! Recommend sitting at chefs table. Fried green tomatoes are wonderful as well as shrimp tacos. Pure...
Awesome atmosphere, service and incredible food! Recommend sitting at chefs table. Fried green tomatoes are wonderful as well as shrimp tacos. Pure...
Dave M. 2017-06-27
The creativity of all the chefs is wonderful. Always our first choice of dinner when we come to Charleston
The creativity of all the chefs is wonderful. Always our first choice of dinner when we come to Charleston
Cate G. 2017-06-25
Amazing food, great service and cake to die for!
Amazing food, great service and cake to die for!
Stefanie Nicole N. 2017-06-25
Seriously the best! We always make sure we get a reservation if we are going to be in Charleston at Cru Cafe. The staff is always so nice and the food...
Seriously the best! We always make sure we get a reservation if we are going to be in Charleston at Cru Cafe. The staff is always so nice and the food...
Chris L. 2017-06-24
Often overlooked, but always one of the best restaurants in Charleston.
Often overlooked, but always one of the best restaurants in Charleston.
Gray M. 2017-06-22
Locals review. The best fried green tomatoes, Mac and cheese, and fried chicken. This review does not do this restaurant justice. This will be our new...
Locals review. The best fried green tomatoes, Mac and cheese, and fried chicken. This review does not do this restaurant justice. This will be our new...
Roger H. 2017-06-18
Great food great atmosphere fried green tomatoes out of this world
Great food great atmosphere fried green tomatoes out of this world
Stacy L. 2017-06-17
Was one of the best recommendations we received while in Charleston for the day. Went for lunch, without a reservation, the owner John gave us a drink...
Was one of the best recommendations we received while in Charleston for the day. Went for lunch, without a reservation, the owner John gave us a drink...
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20 reviews of Cru Cafe.
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