Our Reviews

From the start, Crú has been an unquestioned hit and has gained favorable reviews and press coverage. Critics and Customers alike are in agreement that the menu and wine selections are among the best in the city and the atmosphere is magnetic. Crú is the place when you want to see and be seen and provide your guests with an unforgettable experience!

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2004

The Award of Excellence recognizes a commitment to a fine wine list, with a sufficient selection of better producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. In order to attain this recognition, restaurants must meet specific criteria with respect to the size of the wine list and its selections.

"Is it Crú's fault that the food is so good?"

“It doesn't take long to discover where the priorities lie at Crú. If the floor-to-ceiling wine racks and outsized bottle labels that serve as wall art don't clue you in that this is first and foremost a wine bar, ponder the offerings for a moment.”
-KIM HARWELL / The Dallas Morning News Read Full Review>>

“Given that Paul Singhapong is in the kitchen, it isn't surprising that the food is full of flavor and very enticing.”
-DOTTY GRIFFITH / The Dallas Morning News Read Full Review>>

“The food here is very good. From tapas to more traditional entrees, the menu is approachable and inviting with lots of stuff you'll want to try.”
-TERESA GUBBINS / The Dallas Morning News Read Full Review>>

“Toasts of the Town”
–BRITTANY EDWARDS / The Dallas Morning News

"Cru Wine Bar -- City's Best"

Wine flights are cleared for takeoff.
Cru offers an experience unlike any other in the city. Earth-toned, barrel-vaulted ceilings and rich wood wainscoting give Cru an unmistakably Old World, French feel as dimly lit candelabras and wine label murals line the walls over small tables for two and four. An impressive wall of cubby holes is stuffed with wines from all over the world ready to be tasted by eager connoisseurs. Read Full Review>>

"Cru is a Dallas treasure"

Cozy and romantic wine bar lures grape lovers and sophisticated foodies. There's a gourmet menu, but reds, whites and blushes take the spotlight in this trendy, romantic West Village wine bar.
-- By Lori Midson Read Full West Village Review>>

Wine aficionados gather at the light-wood bar to sample the 50 by-the-glass pours and nosh on map-spanning dishes, including cheese flights, crab cakes, steamed mussels, fondue, and paella. Read Full Denver Review>>

Its lengthy wine list and impressive menu offerings (think beef tenderloin or crab cakes) easily please most tastes. Flights change daily, inspiring guests to check in frequently for the newest find.
--Wine Country.Com