CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen

4.4

147 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Charming
Great for fine wines
Great for happy hour

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!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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
Neighborhood
Allen
Cross street
I-75 and Bethany
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Champagne Thursdays!
Multiple dates available
Wed - Thu - 3:00 PM - 8:45 PM
1/3 off all bottles of sparkling wine, including champagne!
FREE Pizza Mondays
Multiple dates available
Mon - 3:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Every Monday, purchase any bottle of wine and your pizza will be on us!
Swirl Sundays!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 2:00 PM - 8:45 PM
1/3 off ALL bottles of wine ALL day!

Wagyu Meatballs$17.00
san marzano tomato basil sauce + herb ricotta + reggiano + rustic bread
Goat Cheese Beignet$14.00
goat cheese + honey + cracked pepper
Fritto Misto$16.00
calamari + shrimp + shishito peppers + spicy san marzano marinara
Little Gem Caesar Salad$13.00
caesar dressing + parmesan cheese + paesano croutons
Lobster & Shrimp Potstickers$17.00
fresno chilies + spicy lemon sauce
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup$14.00
cambozola cheese panini + white truffle oil

Bruschetta & Flatbread

Tomato & Bufala Mozzarella$14.00
garlic confit + torn basil + evoo
Fig & Gorgonzola$14.00
mission figs + balsamic reduction
Mediterranean Flatbread$16.00
goat cheese + artichokes + olives + roasted peppers + tomatoes

Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie Board$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

Margherita$18.00
san marzano pizza sauce + whole basil + fior di latte
The Butcher$20.00
fresh mozzarella + prosciutto + capicola + soppressata + san marzano pizza sauce + oregano
Pear & Gorgonzola$19.00
d'anjou pear + caramelized onion + basil + honey + parmesan

Favorites

Cast Iron Seared Allen Brothers Filet Mignon*$42.00
sliced filet + truffle potato gratin + asparagus + gorgonzola + thyme butter
Cast Iron Seared Jumbo Scallops$34.00
spinach parmesan risotto + heirloom tomato butter sauce
Herb Roasted Salmon$30.00
roasted asparagus + brussels sprouts + lemon butter
Barolo Braised Short Rib$35.00
butternut squash risotto + fall mushrooms + rosemary demi
Chicken Alla Francese$24.00
spicy garlicky broccolini + lemon herb sauce

Chocolate Fondue for Two

Chocolate Fondue for Two$24.00
toasted poundcake + marshmallows + strawberries + bananas + pineapple

What 147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Quiet

Loved For

Dallas - Fort Worth
Great for fine wines
Dallas Suburbs
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen offers a charming dining experience with a focus on excellent service and flavorful dishes. Guests rave about "great food," "fantastic service," and "beautifully presented" meals. Wine flights are a highlight, enhancing the cultural getaway vibe. Ideal for special occasions and casual nights out.

147 Reviews

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Katie
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 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 November 28, 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 November 28, 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 November 24, 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
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on November 24, 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 November 23, 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 November 21, 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 October 26, 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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Natalie
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed dinner at Cru for my birthday on the patio, everything was wonderful!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Patio dinner w wine flight. Charcuterie was wonderful as was our meal. Flatbreads and Panini. Especially enjoyed my No. 6 Bubbles “Flight,” specifically the third option in the flight which was a French Champagne. Service was perfect. TY
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FAQs

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 4.4 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen

842 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
I-75 and Bethany
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Champagne Thursdays!

FREE Pizza Mondays

Swirl Sundays!

Taste & Share

Wagyu Meatballs$17.00

Goat Cheese Beignet$14.00

Fritto Misto$16.00

Little Gem Caesar Salad$13.00

Lobster & Shrimp Potstickers$17.00

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup$14.00

Bruschetta & Flatbread

Tomato & Bufala Mozzarella$14.00

Fig & Gorgonzola$14.00

Mediterranean Flatbread$16.00

Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie Board$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

Margherita$18.00

The Butcher$20.00

Pear & Gorgonzola$19.00

Favorites

Cast Iron Seared Allen Brothers Filet Mignon*$42.00

Cast Iron Seared Jumbo Scallops$34.00

Herb Roasted Salmon$30.00

Barolo Braised Short Rib$35.00

Chicken Alla Francese$24.00

Chocolate Fondue for Two

Chocolate Fondue for Two$24.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen restaurant rated?

Is CRU Food and Wine Bar - Allen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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