CRÚ Food & Wine Bar - The Domain

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1. R

   Ryan

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Seems like we should have gone earlier in the day. By 6pm they were running out of Thanksgiving prix fixe items and the staff seemed burnt out. We were sat at a dirty table. No wine flights available, only to be told when we tried to order them. Food was not hot, or even warm, when served which was actually most disappointing.
   

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   Keith

   Austin

   81 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   81 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   This was Thanksgiving Dinner, which I had made a reservation for 4pm. I felt very rushed, immediately after finishing each course (Butternut squash bisque, Turkey entree and Apple pie) there was someone (always a different person and NOT the person who took my order) there to take that dish away and delivered the next course. There were plenty of open tables, at least 6 tables or more were open while I was there. Additionally, the bisque was just warm and so was the turkey entree. I expected both courses should have been served hot. It was not a great experience, maybe because it was just me being a single dinner.
   

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   Carol

   Austin

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A very good meal at a very reasonable price in an attractive setting. Nice for a couple or a small group. Seated quickly, attentive but not intrusive waiter, pleasant outdoor view, free easy parking.
   

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   Tabitha

   Austin

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 18, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   It was closed for construction and they haven’t updated their reservation system.
   

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   Donnie

   Orange County

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 13, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   We have been going to CRU as long as they've been in the Domain. Our teens (who started going there with us when they were toddlers) always look forward to CRU. The menu has been consistent during the whole time and while CRU isn't a Michelin Star restaurant, it has typically been very consistent. When we arrived last night, we were surprised to lean that they had redone their menu and removed a couple of reasons we go there year after year. My oldest has loved their steamed mussels since he was 6 years old... gone. Their option for a filet mignon which was a go to for my wife (and recently, my youngest son)... gone. And more importantly, the items we did order - salmon for my oldest and my wife, scallops and risotto for myself, were edible, but not delightful. I'm sure we'll give it a try further down the road, but the experience last night was disappointing and the menu change will make it less likely to have everyone excited about making the trek to the Domain for a family dinner. And while I typically have no problem with the price that comes with a nice meal, the $300 bill only added insult to injury. Granted, I had a flight of wine (nothing exorbitant) and my wife had two glasses of (house) wine and we did have dessert, I was a little surprised by the tally when it arrived. Of course, if the menu hadn't disappointed (along with the execution of the meals we had), the bill would not have been worthy of a mention, but all things considered, I regretted the decision to spend our Sunday evening there when all was said and done.
   

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   Lynne

   Austin

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 5, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our favorite place. The service and attention given to customers is outstanding. The food and wine are made even better by the intimate and charming ambiance. Love being at CRU!
   

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   Joe

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on September 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My wife and I visit Cru at The Domain quite often. This weekend, I took my wife and her mom to brunch there to celebrate my wife's birthday. We ordered a couple appetizers and three entrees. The food was delicious. As always, the service was exceptional. The staff really took good care of my wife on her special day. The only issue is the "remodeling" of the area outside Cru as The Domain is upgrading the open area around Cru, North, True Food and the Ice Cream place. The construction will be done soon and then that area will be quite nice to hang out in for both adults and a play area for kids. Overall, a great experience.
   

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   Brice

   Austin

   1 review

   vip
   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 29, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The walls were covered with bottles of wine, suggesting that there would be a substantial selection which looked fun, but the reality was that there was a somewhat limited selection of wines and many of them were low budget type wines. Doesn't really fulfill the 'wine bar' image. Food was ok. White wine was served warm.
   

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   Zach

   Austin

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 15, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and wine was excellent. Would have appreciated a bit more attentiveness from wait staff but otherwise a good experience.
   

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    Marzia

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Our server was really friendly, and the food was good. Overall, it was a really nice evening.
    

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