Reviews for Cru Gastro Lounge in Oxford, OH
Great atmosphere and great wine at good prices. Unfortunately, there isn't a single vegetarian entree, and only one appetizer... that doesn't have meat in it (aside from a pretzel). Obviously, vegans are _really_ out of luck. It just seems odd these days,for upscale place that isn't a BBQ joint. It is a big world out there. Not everyone eats meat in every meal, andvegetarians/vegans need a more balanced diet than lettuce. Still, it's a great wine bar! Read more
Came here with my family while we were moving my sister into her dorm and, boy, was that a rough dinner. We felt like as soon... as we told the waitress we weren?t ordering drinks, we were sort of left to rot, even though we each ordered appetizers andentrees. Our server never checked on us or refilled our waters until she was clearing our table. This was the loudestrestaurant I have ever eaten in, which is typically not a complaint of mine, but even though it was not that busy when we camein, we left in true physical pain from the decibel level. That part wasn?t your fault because I think it would have been rudefor your staff to have told the table of six obnoxious diners on the other side of the restaurant to shush, but I just wanted toinclude that for anyone with sensitive ears; if people get a little drunk and belligerent and start to get loud here, whichisn?t atypical for Oxford, the sound is amplified so horribly that it?s almost unbearable. We came in completely starving andwere still disappointed in our food. My crab cakes were okay, but the coleslaw that came with them was not only room temperaturebut WARM and the asparagus risotto (which I was so excited for) was so flavorless and dry that I questioned whether or not I hadactually just been given white rice. Read more
Delightful atmosphere. Delicious food. Wonderful service?.where do they find so many cordial, young people? Lovely wine with... nice, happy hour choices. Ask for gluten free preparation, and you will get a safe meal! ??????Big thanks! Read more
Just enjoyed an excellent night at Cru? professional, personal service, and delicious food! Great selection of wines and... spirits. This was our first time ?out? post pandemic and we couldn?t have chosen better. The revised menu and new chef offereverything we had hoped for ? gourmet selections, fresh and healthy options, served with an artful flare. Delicious! As always,the owners stopped at our table to greet us. Grateful to have Cru here in Oxford with its perfect blend of big-city ambience,and hometown comfort. Thanks! Read more
A friend highly recommend Cru and we loved it! The shrimp cocktail, burgers, and filet were amazing and our service was... excellent! Our server was very attentive and the owner stopped by our table to make us feel very welcome. We look forward tocoming back on our future visits to Oxford! Read more
We had family in from Cleveland, and always like going out to eat. She is an awesome cook, and he is a chef! All delighted with... Cru. Great wine cellar ambiance. Food was very well done. I would highly recommend the lamb chops. Cooked to perfection. Thegarlic mashed potatoes were some of the best I have had. Read more
2nd visit--- Covid and management shut this place down Differences of direction by owner and chef. Was able to make it ,within... the first week of relaunch. Should have known it was going to be a rough experience, when upon being sat, an elderly gentlemanasked his waiteress prolly not 2020 correct... Honey, which one of my reciepts do you need?... and as his waitress 5ft away wasabout to answer... the alleged manager shouted from the back office door super snarky ... THE ONE that doesnt sayblahblahblah..... prolly couldnt see it to read it with winebar style lighting or he wouldnt have asked in the first place...now we start our evolution: The lighting got me too , I used my cellphone light, no worries. Still, overall excited by the menureviewed while i ordered and recieved my fiancee's tasty cocktail, btw served in a cute glass. Upon finalizing our order, Wedecided to substitue any salad for my Lady's meal as the menu clearly states. With the worst customer service ever the "manager"argued with me about my order and I couldnt do it, along with excuses and my reading abilities.(menu is in photo) (COLORED TAPEOR SHARPIE could have fixedthe issue or god forbid Ccurate menus) I had stated that I wanted to speak to someone above her andshe declined and I said I would be ok to call and talk tomorrow... and with great attitude she said hah, youll be talking to meanyway because owner at Dr appointment. Order our meal, in an empty restraunt and a rare steak and medium lamb took 45 minutesfrom time ticket input??? They finally came out gorgeous and delicious..... and when that was mentioned.... the "manager" saidwould you like your salad? Duh! Thats how we ordered it to split as an appetizer..... and of course seconds after a delicioussalad was delivered ,... all the entree items came?? Timing horrible. The presentation and taste and temperature were onpoint.... but upon missing an item i had asked about it and was told again the menu is wrong... Lemon bacon a Read more
I am amazed. I went tonight to find they had changed their whole menu and took of their only vegan option. I asked the waitress... if they had anything vegan and she asked the chef. The chef personally came out to talk to me and asked for my dietaryrestrictions and preferences. The meal was SO GOOD! He also made a SECOND meal assuming the first wouldn?t be good. I left Cruwith a bottle of parducci, an entire meal, leftovers of the first meal and a very happy heart! Read more