Cranes

4.7

300 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Innovative

Explore the intersections of Spanish and Japanese cuisine at Cranes, a restaurant and sake lounge by chef Pepe Moncayo. Chef Pepe’s contemporary dishes spotlight the similarities he has found with the ingredients, techniques and culinary viewpoints of Japan and Spain. From cooking style to ingredient and flavor combinations, his Spanish Kaiseki is a natural cultural and culinary marriage.

The design of the 12,000 square foot restaurant space includes a beautifully striking bar, large sake lounge, raised dining area, open kitchen, and private dining room suitable for 30 guests. The sleek, modern, yet approachable space draws on the chef’s Spanish and Japanese influences. Bright polished metals and thoughtfully placed wood elements layer amongst dark textures and dramatic lighting.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Japanese, Continental
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 525-4900
Website
http://cranes-dc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Pepe Moncayo
Private party facilities
Host Your Next Event at Cranes! Our guest relations team will work with you to create an enjoyable dining experience built around chef Pepe Moncayo's innovative Spanish kaiseki offerings and extensive sake list. Full restaurant reservations are available.
Private party contact
Aishah Moncayo: (202) 577-5119

Location
724 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-4505
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Cross street
9th Street & G Street
Parking details
Limited Street Parking available in the immediate area. Cranes offers Valet Parking and is available open to close, 7 days a week for $12. Colonial Parking is located in the Victor building at 750 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202-638-0253. Colonial offers $22 daily parking. Hours of operations are: Mon- Fri-06:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Public transit
The nearest metro station is the Gallery Place Chinatown Metro Station stop on the Green and Yellow lines. The station has three exits. Please exit through the 7th and F Street arena entrance. Exit with the museum on the right and walk towards G Street. Cranes is located between G street and H street next to the District of Columbia Public Library.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

PIM PAM PUM
$46.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Every Wednesdays at Cranes from 4 pm - 8 pm, dive into two hours of unlimited indulgence for only $46 per person. Reservations strongly recommended.
BRUNCH
$48.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Available every Saturday & Sunday from 11:30 am - 3:00 PM. Enjoy your weekend with unlimited plates at $48 per person. Chef Pepe Moncayo's bottomless take on brunch combining his Spanish roots and Japanese ingredients and techniques. Award Winning Chef Curating an All You Can Eat Brunch for just $48 per person!

What 300 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cranes offers a unique fusion of Spanish and Japanese cuisine, consistently delivering "amazing" food and "exceptional" experiences. The chef's creativity shines with standout dishes like Unagi Paella and inventive tapas. Guests appreciate the attentive staff, delightful birthday surprises, and excellent value, especially during Happy Hour and special dining events.

300 Reviews

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Jonathan
Washington DC
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Used to love this place. When it opened it was creative and next level good. Service was slow. Food was good, but clearly the result of belt tightening.
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Corinna
Washington DC
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cranes does not disappoint! Extremely well prepared and beautifully presented, the tapas dishes were fresh and provided exotic flavor combos. The dishes tend to be fairly heavy despite the small plate size because many of the dishes are fried and my only wish is that there were more variety of veggies available.
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KrisK
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food is amazing. The service was indifferent, to the point of feeling that th diners were a nuisance to the process.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cranes is one of my favorite restaurants in DC. The food and service are top notch. Highly recommend the unagi paella but I’ve never had a bad dish there. The lunch bento box is one of the best deals in the city.
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Elisabeth
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went on a Wednesday for their Pim, Pam, Pum dining event. We enjoyed trying many menu items and really loved the shishito peppers, tempura and patatas bravas! The restaurant is beautiful and service on point. Thank you!
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James
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant, and a perfect place for guests and happy hour. The drink list is outstanding, and features a wide variety of sake by the glass. The chef is exceedingly talented and hospitable, and his team is attentive and knowledgeable. The other great thing is that you can get a full meal or share smaller plates designed to be shared. Highly recommended!
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Brian
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good but recommend to ask what’s really on each dish as one showed up with fish eggs and well, gross. The service at the bar was “off” and very slow even when very quiet just before the dining room opened. However the waitress was fantastic and made up for the slow start.
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Mitch
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and this day and age the Wednesday special dinner is an exceptional value!!!
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Paulie
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here for a birthday celebration and opted for the pim pam pum experience. I’m used to being somewhat disappointed by DC dining, but this was a very pleasant surprise. The quality and variety of food was an absolute steal. Service was lovely. I will absolutely come back to try things a la carte or perhaps the omakase.
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MikeF
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was amazing. Like amazing. We try somewhere new in dc for our anniversary and this was one of the best. The restaurant is too spacious for the kitchen so it seemed a little empty but the food made up for that times 10. We will be back and we will be bringing friends! Truly a special chef!
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FAQs

Cranes offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Cranes also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 525-4900.

Cranes is rated 4.7 stars by 300 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

724 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-4505

Additional information

Cross street
9th Street & G Street
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Japanese, Continental
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Limited Street Parking available in the immediate area. Cranes offers Valet Parking and is available open to close, 7 days a week for $12. Colonial Parking is located in the Victor building at 750 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202-638-0253. Colonial offers $22 daily parking. Hours of operations are: Mon- Fri-06:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Public transit
The nearest metro station is the Gallery Place Chinatown Metro Station stop on the Green and Yellow lines. The station has three exits. Please exit through the 7th and F Street arena entrance. Exit with the museum on the right and walk towards G Street. Cranes is located between G street and H street next to the District of Columbia Public Library.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pepe Moncayo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://cranes-dc.com/
Phone number
(202) 525-4900
Private party facilities
Host Your Next Event at Cranes! Our guest relations team will work with you to create an enjoyable dining experience built around chef Pepe Moncayo's innovative Spanish kaiseki offerings and extensive sake list. Full restaurant reservations are available.
Private party contact
Aishah Moncayo: (202) 577-5119

Cranes

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

PIM PAM PUM

BRUNCH

Menu

What 300 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cranes offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cranes restaurant rated?

Is Cranes currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information