CRU

4.4

83 Reviews

$50 and over

French American

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Cru, deriving from the French word for a vineyard of exceptional quality, embodies our commitment to excellence in dining. With a worldly flair, we elevate classic dishes using seasonal, fresh ingredients. Our intimate wine bar and dining room offer a cozy escape reminiscent of a French vineyard cellar. Join us to savor comforting foods, delightful wines, and craft cocktails in an atmosphere that evolves with each visit. Simple ingredients with depth and flavor served in a rustic atmosphere with sophisticated elegance. Enjoy our vast cellar of over 2,000 bottles of worldly wines to pair your dinner perfectly. Sip, savor, and enjoy.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French American
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(218) 963-8756
Website
https://www.grandviewlodge.com/restaurants/cru
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MN 56468-2711
Neighborhood
Nisswa
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

MN Chef's Choice Dinner
$25.00 - $75.00 per person
Dec 18, 2024 only
Chef Tim Fischer and Winehaven Winery are teaming up for a seven course dinner. Doors open at 6pm Dinner served at 7pm Reservations Required - 218-963-8756
Day of the Dead Wine Dinner
$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
This wine dinner is a unique culinary adventure that combines the rich traditions of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with the sophistication of French cuisine. To complement the exquisite food, Postis Wine Company will provide a selection of their renowned Freakshow and Cryptic wines, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and cultures.

LOCAL MUSHROOMS$22.00
Wild Local Mushrooms, Winter Black Truffles, Chanterelle Puree, Roasted Sunchokes, Caramelized Shallots, Rosemary Reduction, Herb Oil
FENNEL-CRUSTED SEA SCALLOPS$26.00
Fennel Pollen, Charred Asparagus, Scallop Mousse, Fennel Fronds
BLACK TRUFFLE POTATO CROQUETTE$18.00
Cheddar, Chive, Garlic Aioli, Black Winter Truffles, Micro Garden Garnish

salads

GOAT CHEESE SALAD$15.00
Whipped Local Goat Cheese, Frisee Greens, Citrus Supreme, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Herb Oil
CAESAR$14.00
White Anchovies, Pecorino, Parmesan Crisp, House-made Caesar Dressing
BEET SALAD$18.00
Marinated Red and Yellow Beets, Candied Pistachio, Pistachio-Crusted Goat Cheese Quenelle, Basil Pesto, Opal Basil, Baby Mint

entrées

PAN-SEARED BLACK COD$44.00
Roasted Asparagus, Beet Dust, Saffron Potatoes, Wild Local Mushrooms, Saffron Cream, Herb Oil, Micro Garden Garnish
LOBSTER GNOCCHI$52.00
Butter-Poached Lobster, Black Winter Truffles, Lobster Butter Sauce, Truffle Oil
SMOKED WALLEYE RAVIOLI$38.00
House-smoked Walleye, Parmesan Cream, Butter English Peas, Pink Peppercorn Dust, Pea Tendrils, Parmesan Crisp
PRIME BEEF FILET$63.00
Coconut Curry, Coral Red Pepper, Crème Fraiche Potato Puree, Herb Gremolata, Grilled Asparagus
GARAM MASALA-DUSTED VENISON TENDERLOIN$55.00
Crème Fraiche Potato Puree, Wild Game Jus, Herb Oil, Micro Greens, Red Wine Gastrique
BUCATINI PASTA$29.00
Garden Vegetables, Stewed Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs, Parmesan di Parma
DIJON-CRUSTED AIRLINE CHICKEN$42.00
Pea Puree, Romanesco, Dijon Brûlée, Wild Game Jus, Pea Tendrils, Herb Oil

What 83 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 all time ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

83 Reviews

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Tina
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance! Extensive wine list and amazing entrees!
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Jaime
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! The food and service are always phenomenal. My favorite treat for special occasions or when we want to treat ourselves.
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JosieD
Minneapolis
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food & wine selection, noise from other table is a bit much.
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LauraH
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and service was the best! My husband and I go every year when staying at Grand View.
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SandiB
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant didn’t have our reservation but were able to seat us. You were out of the BLT salad that our server had recommended but the Burrata was outstanding as a replacement.
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Elizabeth
Minneapolis
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The only person in our group who said their food was good, was the bolognese. Everyone who had scallops and shrimp had their seafood painfully over cooked. We still had a nice time talking to each other though.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Greeted immediately upon entering. Atmosphere was relaxing. Given a tour of the wine cellar. Dave was our waiter and very knowledgeable about the menu and different wines. Food was excellent as well.
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MikeP
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great environment, great service nice wine selection
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Blura
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I had the ribeye and it was fantastic. Our server Joshua was on top of everything without being intrusive. Excellent service. The steak and gnocchi were really very good and the steak was huge. The asparagus was amazing. I have never had asparagus cooked as well as this was. Love going to the Cru. It truly is a notch above.
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DebK
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely evening. Reminded us of being in Italy. Quinn our waiter was very knowledgeable and efficient. Cru honored my request to be by the fireplace and also served complimentary gelatto (the best!) for my birthday. Food was great.
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FAQs

CRU is rated 4.4 stars by 83 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 26, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MN 56468-2711

Additional information

Neighborhood
Nisswa
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.grandviewlodge.com/restaurants/cru
Phone number
(218) 963-8756

CRU

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

MN Chef's Choice Dinner

Day of the Dead Wine Dinner

Menu

appetizers

LOCAL MUSHROOMS$22.00

FENNEL-CRUSTED SEA SCALLOPS$26.00

BLACK TRUFFLE POTATO CROQUETTE$18.00

salads

GOAT CHEESE SALAD$15.00

CAESAR$14.00

BEET SALAD$18.00

entrées

PAN-SEARED BLACK COD$44.00

LOBSTER GNOCCHI$52.00

SMOKED WALLEYE RAVIOLI$38.00

PRIME BEEF FILET$63.00

GARAM MASALA-DUSTED VENISON TENDERLOIN$55.00

BUCATINI PASTA$29.00

DIJON-CRUSTED AIRLINE CHICKEN$42.00

What 83 people are saying

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