CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen

4.5

149 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Charming
Great for happy hour
Great for fine wines

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!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Quiet

Review summary

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CRU Food and Wine Bar in Allen is celebrated for its "spectacular" food and "outstanding" service, creating a "warm, inviting" ambiance perfect for special occasions or a casual night out. Patrons praise the diverse wine flights and the attentive staff, making it a "fantastic local establishment" with a "cozy and chic" atmosphere.

149 Reviews

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Carole
Dallas
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This has been my go to NYE restaurant for 3 years. I love the food, service and ambiance. Unfortunately they're closing in January, I'm so sad!!
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Sonia
VIP
Austin
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The wine flights are a great deal and love their selections!
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Katie
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Prix fixe menu for Thanksgiving. Great value. Portions just right. Everything was delicious. Ambiance was cozy and chic. Service was attentive and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening.
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DottieP
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went on Thanksgiving. The special menu was perfect and the food was delicious. Staff were friendly. When we ordered wine she had us taste it first. So glad as I selected a different one than my first choice. Highly recommend CRU Food and Wine Bar. Looking forward to going back and trying their wine flights.
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Rhonda
VIP
Dallas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanksgiving menu: Braised short rib - The polenta was dry and came in large clumps, not smooth and creamy. Servings were inconsistent with one plate having lots of butternut squash and another having only one piece, no one noticed any mushrooms. Of the 3 orders of the short rib, one had a noticeably smaller portion. Salad had so little dressing, it was barely noticeable. Tortelloni starter was fantastic and well portioned. Salmon dish was fantastic as well! Service was also fantastic!
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Allie
West Palm Beach
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best experience here! Food and service was amazing!
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Esther
VIP
Dallas
68 reviews
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love sitting outside at Cru at Watters Creek. We enjoyed our wine and many of the food options. Great service. One of our go to’s.
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Sergio
Dallas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently had the pleasure of dining at CRU, and it was a great experience from start to finish. The food was spectacular, with every dish meticulously prepared and bursting with flavor. The service was equally outstanding. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. They were attentive without being intrusive and went above and beyond to ensure our evening was perfect. The ambiance added to the overall charm—warm, inviting, and beautifully designed, making it the ideal setting for a special occasion or a casual night out. Will definitely be going back.
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Bryce
Dallas
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
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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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 4.5 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

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842 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
I-75 and Bethany
Area
Allen
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

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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

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