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  • Classic Food with a French Flair at Cru of Grand View Lodge Spa and Golf Resort Nisswa Minnesota

    Cru

    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. Reservations required.
    Cru

    Book a Reservation with Cru

    Reservations required.
    Sunday-Monday | Closed
    Tuesday-Saturday | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Hours subject to change without notice.

    Cru Food Menu

    No split checks on groups of 10 or more. We can accept multiple payments on one check. 18% gratuity automatically added to groups of 10 or more. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or egg may increase your risk of foodborne illness. (GF) Gluten Friendly | (V) Vegetarian | (DF) Dairy Free

    Appetizers

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Foie Gras Pâté
    | $ 24
    Focaccia toast, pear chutney, herb oil, micro greens, pear puree
    Local Mushrooms (GF, DF, V)
    | $ 22
    Wild local mushrooms, summer black truffles, chanterelle puree, roasted sunchokes, caramelized shallots, truffle emulsion, rosemary reduction, herb oil
    Fennel-Crusted Sea Scallops (GF)
    | $ 26
    White asparagus puree, charred asparagus, fennel fronds, scallop mousse
    Tuna Tartare
    | $ 22
    Avocado, local corn, shallots, soy, corn emulsion, micro cilantro, sesame tuile, poached quail egg
    Pistachio-Crusted Quail Breast
    | $ 26
    Pistachio crumble, wild game reduction, chive oil, roasted young garlic
    Duck Fat English Potato
    | $ 18
    Truffle emulsion, parmesan dust, truffle salt, smoked tomato gelée

    Salads

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Organic Greens (GF, DF, V)
    | $ 14
    Feta cheese, marinated heirloom tomato, julienne onions, toasted almonds, citrus vinaigrette
    Goat Cheese Salad (GF, DF, V)
    | $ 13
    Whipped local goat cheese, frisée greens, citrus supreme, raspberry vinaigrette, herb oil
    Caesar (GF)
    | $ 14
    White anchovies, pecorino romano cheese, parmesan frico crisp

    Entrees

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Pan-Seared Black Cod (GF)
    | $ 41
    Roasted asparagus, beet dust, saffron potatoes, wild local mushrooms, saffron cream, herb oil, micro garden garnish
    Chilean Sea Bass (GF)
    | $ 54
    Tomato jus, Jerusalem couscous, herb oil, garden garnish, tomato chips
    Grilled Mediterranean Octopus
    | $ 49
    Caramelized lemon gelée, garlic sprouts, onion reduction, ponzu glaze, ginger emulsion, ginger and garlic chips
    Lobster Gnocchi
    | $ 52
    Butter-poached lobster, black summer truffles, lobster butter sauce, truffle oil
    Smoked Walleye Ravioli
    | $ 34
    Chef Justin Grecco Signature Dish. House-smoked walleye, parmesan foam, butter English peas, pea tendrils, parmesan crisp, pink peppercorn dust
    Bucattini Pasta (V)
    | $ 29
    GVL garden vegetables, stewed tomatoes, fresh herbs, parmesan di Parma
    Prime Beef Filet
    | $ 63
    Coconut curry prime beef filet, coral red pepper, crème fraiche potato puree, herb gremolata, grilled vegetable of the moment
    Garam Masala-Dusted Venison Tenderloin
    | $ 55
    Juniper berry emulsion, potato puree, wild game jus, chive oil, GVL garden garnish, red wine gastrique
    Blackened Prime Ribeye
    | $ 62
    Door County cherries, charred leek, leek emulsion, red gastrique, herb oil, romanesco crumble
    Wild Acres Farm Airline Chicken
    | $ 46
    Dijon mustard brûlée, pea puree, chicken jus, pea tendrils, romanesco, herb oil
    Stuffed Rabbit Saddle
    Fava bacon ragu, wild game jus, fava bean emulsion, pea tendrils, carrot tuile, garden carrot
    Updated July 2024. Menus subject to change without notice.

    Cru Wine Menu

    By The Glass

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    6oz, 9oz
    Pomerols Picpoul de Pinet
    | $ 8
    | $ 12
    Roussillion, France
    Risata Moscato d’Asti
    | $ 8
    | $ 12
    Piedmont DOCG, Italy
    La Marca Prosecco
    | $ 9
    Veneto, Italy
    Chateau Ducasse Bordeaux Blanc
    | $ 11
    | $ 15
    Fleurs de Prairie Rosé
    | $ 12
    | $ 16
    Provence, France
    Cave De Lugny Les Charmes Chardonnay
    | $ 10
    | $ 14
    Macon Village, France
    Flowers Chardonnay
    | $ 13
    | $ 17
    Sonoma Coast
    Mussel Bay Sauvignon Blanc
    | $ 9
    | $ 13
    Marlborough, New Zealand
    Folium Sauvignon Blanc
    | $ 10
    | $ 14
    Loire Valley
    Evolution Pinot Noir
    | $ 10
    | $ 14
    Willamette, Oregon
    Cote de Imaz Reserva
    | $ 14
    | $ 18
    Rioja, Spain
    Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reseva Carmenere
    | $ 13
    | $ 17
    Colchagua, Chile
    Bila Haut Rouge
    | $ 10
    | $ 14
    Roussillon, South of France
    Terrazas “Reserva” Malbec
    | $ 12
    | $ 16
    Mendoza, Argentina
    Coppola Director’s Cut Cabernet
    | $ 13
    | $ 17
    Napa
    Shatter Grenache
    | $ 15
    | $ 19
    South of France
    Chateau de L’Aubrade Red Blend
    | $ 10
    | $ 14
    Bourdeaux, France
    Chateau Vieux Cardinal Lafaurie
    | $ 16
    | $ 20
    Lalande-de-Pmerol

    White Wine

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    By The Bottle
    Sparkling
    569 Risata Moscato d’Asti
    | $ 30
    Piedmond DOCG, Italy
    568 La Marca Prosecco
    | $ 30
    Italy
    575 Korbel Brut
    | $ 30
    California
    566 Campo Viejo Cava Brut Rosé
    | $ 35
    Spain
    562 Argyle Brut
    | $ 50
    Willamette Valley 2018
    563 Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut
    | $ 120
    Reims

    Riesling

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    708 Hogue Riesling
    | $ 30
    Washington 2021
    710 Koehler-Ruprecht Kallstadter Riesling
    | $ 40
    Germany 2022

    Pinot Grigio & Gris

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    730 Bella Sera Pinot Grigio
    | $ 30
    Italy 2022
    738 Iris Pinot Gris
    | $ 35
    Willamette Valley 2021
    729 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
    | $ 45
    Veneto 2022

    Sauvignon Blanc

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    673 Mussel Bay Sauvignon Blanc
    | $ 30
    Marlborough, New Zealand 2022
    689 Justin
    | $ 35
    Central Coast 2021
    693 Nobilo Icon
    | $ 40
    Marlborough 2021
    667 Pascal Jolivet Sancerre
    | $ 70
    Loire Valley 2021

    Interesting Whites

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    223 Pomerols Picpoul de Pinet
    | $ 30
    Roussilon 2022
    224 Tiroliro Vinho Verde
    | $ 35
    Portugal 2022
    776 ‘The Beach’ Rosé
    | $ 35
    Provence 2022
    747 Umani Ronchi Pecorino IGT
    | $ 35
    Abruzzo 2021
    221 Emile Beyer Pinot Blanc
    | $ 35
    Alsace 2021
    633 Domaine de la Fruitiere Bel Abord Muscadet
    | $ 40
    Sevre-et-Maine 2021
    225 Clos du Gaimont Vouvray
    | $ 40
    Loire 2021
    781 Fleurs de Prairie Rosé
    | $ 45
    Provence, France
    778 Chateau Roubine La Vie en Rosé
    | $ 45
    Provence 2021
    226 Chateau Ducasse Bordeaux Blanc
    | $ 45
    2022

    Chardonnay

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    613 Chehalem Unoaked
    | $ 35
    Willamette Valley 2022
    624 Cave De Lugny Les Charmes
    | $ 35
    Macon Village, France
    616 Wente Riva River Ranch
    | $ 40
    2021
    617 Flowers
    | $ 50
    Sonoma Coast 2021
    610 Jordan
    | $ 60
    Russian River Valley 2021
    612 Garnier & Fils Chablis
    | $ 80
    Burgundy 2021
    614 Rombauer
    | $ 90
    Carneros 2022
    627 Mannequin
    | $ 100
    St. Helena, California 2021

    Red Wine

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    By The Bottle
    Pinot Noir
    878 Evolution
    | $ 35
    Willamette, Oregon
    185 Benton Lane
    | $ 45
    Willamette Valley 2022
    182 Pedroncelli
    | $ 50
    Russian River 2021
    163 Ponzi
    | $ 80
    Willamette Valley 2021
    880 Stoller Reserve
    | $ 95
    Dundee Hills 2019
    189 Orin Swift ‘Slander’
    | $ 100
    California 2021
    191 Flowers
    | $ 100
    Sonoma Coast 2021
    179 Domaine Serene
    | $ 135
    Willamette Valley 2019

    Zinfandel

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    335 1000 Stories (Bourbon Barrel-Aged)
    | $ 45
    Mendocino 2020
    330 Rombauer
    | $ 90
    Carneros 2020

    Cabernet

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    098 Clay Shannon
    | $ 35
    Lake County 2020
    033 San Simeon
    | $ 45
    Paso Robles 2021
    015 Coppola Director’s Cut
    | $ 50
    Alexander Valley 2020
    002 Ghost Pines
    | $ 50
    California 2020
    055 Quilt
    | $ 60
    Napa Valley 2020
    048 Whitehall Lane
    | $ 70
    Napa Valley 2020
    130 Duckhorn
    | $ 90
    Napa Valley 2020
    092 Faust
    | $ 100
    Napa Valley 2021
    094 Snowden
    | $ 125
    Napa Valley 2018

    Merlot

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    212 Corvidae Wine Company Merlot Rook
    | $ 40
    Washington 2021
    203 Duckhorn
    | $ 60
    Napa 2020
    210 Freemark Abbey
    | $ 90
    Napa Valley 2019
    208 Abeja
    | $ 100
    Columbia Valley 2018

    Interesting Reds

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    1021 Catena Paraje Altamira Malbec
    | $ 40
    Mendoza 2021
    497 Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reseva Carmenere
    | $ 45
    Colchagua Valley 2020
    455 Terrazas “Reserva” Malbec
    | $ 45
    Mendoza, Argentina
    499 Shatter Grenache
    | $ 60
    South of France 2021
    487 Chateau Vieux Cardinal Lafaurie
    | $ 60
    Lalande-de-Pomerol 2019
    498 Mollydooker Two Left Feet Red Blend
    | $ 60
    McLaren Vale 2020
    257 Stags Leap Petite Syrah
    | $ 90
    Napa Valley 2019
    494 Brown Estate Chaos Theory Red Blend
    | $ 90
    Napa Valley 2019
    491 Eight Years in the Desert Red Blend
    | $ 90
    California 2021
    472 Robert Biale Basic Black Red Blend
    | $ 100
    Napa/Sonoma 2016
    474 Jonata Todos Red Blend
    | $ 135
    Santa Ynez Valley 2018

    Old World Reds

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    392 E Guigal Cotes du Rhone
    | $ 35
    Rhone 2018
    363 Bila Haut Rouge
    | $ 35
    Roussillon, South of France 2021
    807 Cote de Imaz Reserva
    | $ 50
    Rioja 2018
    355 Chateau de Saint Cosme ‘Le Deux Albion’
    | $ 60
    Rhone 2020
    373 Cantine Povero Batu Barbaresco
    | $ 80
    Piedmont 2019
    390 Domaine Roger Perrin Chateauneuf du Pape
    | $ 90
    Rhone 2019
    478 Psagot Edom Red Blend
    | $ 100
    Israel 2020
    812 Venturini Amarone de Valpolicella
    | $ 100
    Italy 2017
    814 Enrico Serafino Monclivio Barolo
    | $ 120
    Piedmont 2017
    816 Mas Martinet Priorat
    | $ 120
    Spain 2020
    398 Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf du Pape
    | $ 125
    Rhone 2021

    Reserve Bottles

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    048 Revanna Terroir Series Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 150
    Napa Valley 2019
    431 Carpineto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
    | $ 150
    Montalcino 2017
    432 Giulia Negri Barolo La Tartufai DOCG
    | $ 150
    La Morra 2018
    159 Bouchard Pere et Fils Sauvigny-Les-Baune
    | $ 150
    Cote d’Or 2019
    020 Jordan Cabernet
    | $ 150
    Alexander Valley 2018
    009 Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 150
    Napa Valley 2018
    433 G.D. Vajra Bricco Delle Viole Barolo DOCG
    | $ 175
    Italy 2015
    220 Adaptation Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 175
    Napa Valley 2018
    434 La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
    | $ 175
    Montalcino, Italy 2015
    013 Chateau Montelana Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 175
    Napa Valley 2019
    036 Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 180
    Stags Leap District 2017
    031 Faust The Pact Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 200
    Coombsville 2019
    010 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 200
    Napa Valley 2020
    047 Cade Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 225
    Howell Mountain 2018
    621 Gagnard-Delagrange Chassagne-Montrachet
    | $ 225
    Burgundy 2020
    038 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 350
    Napa Valley 2018
    029 Hourglass Blueline Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 300
    Napa Valley 2015
    551 Charles Krug Grand Cuvee
    | $ 300
    France
    375 Quintessa
    | $ 375
    Rutherford 2016
    113 Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 375
    Oakville 2018
    034 Inglenook Rubicon
    | $ 400
    Rutherford 2017
    405 Continuum Sage Mountain Vineyard
    | $ 400
    Napa Valley 2016
    019 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 450
    Howell Mountain - Napa Valley 2019
    012 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 500
    Stags Leap District 2013
    380 Joseph Phelps Insignia
    | $ 500
    Napa Valley 2015
    376 Quintessa
    | $ 600
    Rutherford 2019
    381 Opus One
    | $ 600
    Napa Valley 2017, 2018, 2019
    Updated July 2024. Menus subject to change without notice.

    Cru Drink Menu

    Cocktails

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Summer
    Boxergrail Old Fashioned
    | $ 17
    Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Rye, Demerara Simple, Angostura Bitters, Orange Peel
    Aviation
    | $ 18
    Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin, Crème de Violette, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Lemon
    French Riviera
    | $ 14
    Cognac, Cihuatan Rum, Apricot Preserve, Honey Simple, Lemon
    Corpse Reviver No. 2
    | $ 14
    Yu Gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, Tattersall Absinthe, Lemon
    Hugo Spritz
    | $ 14
    Prosecco, Elderflower Liqueur, Mint, Lime, Soda
    Mezcal Last Word
    | $ 14
    Durrumbes Mezcal, Vikre Herbal Liqueur, Luxardo Maraschino, Lime
    Hemingway Hibiscus
    | $ 15
    Light Rum, Maraschino Liqueur, Grapefruit, Lime, Hibiscus Simple
    Bee’s Knees
    | $ 15
    Song Cai Gin, Drambuie, Honey Simple, Lemon
    Caipirinha
    | $ 13
    Cachaça, Lime, Demerara Sugar
    Spanish Harlem
    | $ 16
    Don Julio Anejo, Fot-Li-Vermut Rojo, Cointreau, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters
    Updated July 2024. Menus subject to change without notice.