Cranes

4.6

302 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

Great for happy hour
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

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

What 302 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cranes offers a captivating culinary experience with its inventive blend of Spanish and Japanese cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing" food and "excellent service," highlighting dishes like the unagi paella and tapas. The restaurant's ambiance and attentive staff make it a top choice for special occasions and dining adventures.

302 Reviews

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David
VIP
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super fun!!!Great tapas!! Excellent service. THe shrimp tempura and the mushroom soy glaze is yummy. The basque cheesecake a perfect ending. Run don’t walk.
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Erin
VIP
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Love this restaurant for a special occasion dinner. The experience is much different for lunch… the restaurant was understaffed and service was slow (though servers themselves were delightful), food was very good but not outstanding, very pricey for lunch with only two options on the menu. At the end of the meal, we waited 20 minutes to get the bill, and I eventually had to take my credit card to the host and ask to pay. Staff was wonderfully nice but just not enough of them.
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Jonathan
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
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
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
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
VIP
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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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 4.6 stars by 302 OpenTable diners.

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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

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