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.
Pop-up Dates
May 22-23
May 29-30
October 16-17
December 26-January 2 (Snow Globe)
January 30 (Hockey Day MN)
February 13-14 (Cru Amor)
Summer Hours starting June 18
Thursday-Saturday
Bar | 4:00 PM
Kitchen | 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 | (VG) Vegan | (DF) Dairy Free
Beginnings
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Local Mushrooms (GF V)
| $ 26
Wild Local Mushrooms, Roasted Sunchokes, Summer Truffles, Caramelized Shallots, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Herbs, Truffle Oil
Bison Truffle Meatballs
| $ 21
Served over Potato Purée, Swedish Cream Sauce, Lingonberry Jam, Shaved Black Truffles
Foie Gras Pâté
| $ 28
Focaccia Toast, Pear Chutney, Herb Oil, Micro Greens, Pear Pure
Tuna Tartare
| $ 25
Avocado, Local Corn, Shallots, Soy, Corn Emulsion, Micro Cilantro, Sesame Tuile
Herb and Truffle Arancini (V)
| $ 19
Mascarpone, Black Truffle, Parmesan, Fresh Herbs, Tomato Ragout
Chef’s Daily Oysters (GF)
| $ 5.5 ea
Miunette, Lemon, House Hot Sauce
Venison Carpaccio (GF)
| $ 22
Parsnip Puree, Pickled Beets, Parsnip Chips, Pickled Onions, First Press Olive Oil, Micro Greens
Salads
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Caesar (GF)
| $ 14
Romaine Hearts, Green Leaf, Frico Crisp, White Anchovies, Pecorino Romano Cheese
Pear, Blue Cheese & Walnut (GF V)
| $ 18
Frisée Lettuce, Green Leaf, Bartlett Pears, Toasted Walnuts, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette
Simply Green (GF V)
| $ 16
Local Greens, Green Leaf, Marinated Cucumbers and Tomatoes, Seasoned Goat Cheese, Candied Almonds, Citrus Vinaigrette
Entrees
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Lobster Gnocchi
| $ 55
*Inspired by Chef Justin*
Handmade Gnocchi, Butter-Poached Lobster, Lobster Butter Sauce, Summer Truffles
Handmade Gnocchi, Butter-Poached Lobster, Lobster Butter Sauce, Summer Truffles
Peking Duck Breast (GF)
| $ 48
Hoisin Braised Cabbage, Sesame Carrot Puree, Charred Green Onions
Local Chicken Breast (GF)
| $ 44
Harissa Dusted Filet, Smoked Blue Cheese Sauce, Onion and Leek Ragout, Glazed Carrots
Forest Floor (GF V VG)
| $ 39
Wild Mushrooms, Tomato Caviar, Celery Root Puree, Celery Salad, Braised Parsnip “Steaks”
Smoked Walleye Ravioli
| $ 44
House-smoked Walleye, Parmesan Cream, Buttered English Peas, Pea Tendrils, Parmesan Crumble, Pink Peppercorn Dust
Botanical Poached Alaskan Halibut (GF)
| $ 49
Grilled Fennel, Tomato Confit, Rose Water Butter Sauce, Beet Candy, Pickled Fennel Salad
Chef’s tasting menu
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Our Chef handcrafts a blind chef tasting menu each night. Indulge and delight by simply communicating your dietary needs. Add a wine or mocktail paring with each dish menu. Please allow 90 minutes for dinner service.
4 Course Dinner
| $ 79
Add Wine or Cocktails +59 | Add Mocktails +39
6 Course Dinner
| $ 99
Add Wine or Cocktails +79 | Add Mocktails +49
Updated April 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.
Cru Wine Menu
By The Glass - White
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
6oz, 9oz
Domaine de la Solitude Blanc
| $ 10
| $ 14
Rhône Valley, France
Selbach Riesling
| $ 10
| $ 14
Mosel, Germany
Le Monde Pinot Grigio
| $ 9
| $ 13
Friuli Grave, Italy
Rimapere Sauvignon Blanc
| $ 13
| $ 17
Marlborough, New Zealand
Baron de Ley Semi-Dolce
| $ 10
| $ 14
Rioja, Spain
Clos Cibonne Rosé
| $ 13
| $ 17
Provence, France
Scott Family Chardonnay
| $ 10
| $ 14
Arroyo Seco, California
Poggio Costa Prosecco
| $ 14
Veneto, Italy
Dr. Thanisch Alcohol‑Removed Riesling
| $ 8
Mosel, Germany
By The Glass - Red
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
6oz, 9oz
Ken Wright Pinot Noir
| $ 13
| $ 17
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Andrew Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 13
| $ 17
Paso Robles, California
Klinker Brick Alveo Zinfandel
| $ 10
| $ 14
Lodi, California
Terres de Mandrin Syrah
| $ 10
| $ 14
Rhône Valley, France
Château Trousass Médoc
| $ 13
| $ 17
Bordeaux, France
By The Bottle - Old World Reds
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Domaine de Roche-Guillon
| $ 40
Beaujolais-Villages, France
Terres de Mandrin Pierre Gaillard Syrah
| $ 40
Rhone Valley, France
Chateau Trousass Medoc
| $ 50
Bordeaux, France
Envinate Bene Tinto
| $ 70
Canary Islands, Spain
Mas Doix Les Crestes Priorat
| $ 80
Catalonia, Spain
Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Rouge
| $ 100
Rhone Valley, France 2022
Venturini Amarone della Valpolicella
| $ 100
Veneto, Italy 201
Cantina del Pino Barbresco
| $ 115
Piedmont, Italy
Domaine del la Solitude Chateauneuf du Pape
| $ 125
Rhone, France 2023
By The Bottle - Interesting Whites & Rosé
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Dr. Thanisch Alcohol Removed Riesling
| $ 30
Mosel, Germany
Le Monde Pinot Grigio
| $ 35
Friuli Grave, Italy
Barone de Ley Semi-Dolce
| $ 40
Rioja, Spain
Domaine Del la Solitude Blanc
| $ 40
Rhone Valley, France
Selbach Incline Reisling
| $ 40
Mosel, Germany
Elk Cove Vineyards Rosé
| $ 45
Willamette Valley, California
Clos Cibonne Tentation Rosé
| $ 50
Provence, France
Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu
| $ 70
Loire Valley, France
Do Ferreiro Albarino Rias
| $ 70
Baixas, Spain
By The Bottle - Chardonnay
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Scott Family
| $ 40
Arroyo Seco, California
Domaine Barraud Macon-Vergisson La Roche
| $ 60
Burgundy, France
Flowers
| $ 65
Sonoma Coast, California
Rombauer
| $ 90
Carneros, California
PlumpJack
| $ 125
Napa Valley, California
By The Bottle - Sauvignon Blanc
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Ryan Patrick
| $ 35
Columbia Valley, Washington
Francois Chidaine Touraine
| $ 40
Loire Valley, France
Fattori & Graney
| $ 40
Veneto, Italy
Markham
| $ 45
Napa Valley, California
Rimapere
| $ 50
Marlborough, New Zealand
Pascal Jolivet Sancerre
| $ 70
Loire Valley, France
Orin Swift Blank Stare
| $ 75
Russian River Valley, California
By The Bottle - Sparkling
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Pares Balta Cava Brut
| $ 45
Cantalonia, Spain
Grahm Beck Brut
| $ 50
Robertson, South Africa
Piper-Heidsieck
| $ 120
Champange, France
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
| $ 140
Champagne, France
By The Bottle - Merlot
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Luke
| $ 45
Wahluke Slope, Washington
Duckhorn
| $ 70
Napa Valley, California
Abeja
| $ 90
Columbia Valley, California
Keenan
| $ 125
Napa Valley, California
By The Bottle - Cabernet Sauvignon
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Gravel Bar
| $ 40
Columbia Valley, Washington
Andrew
| $ 50
Paso Robles, California
BonAnno
| $ 60
Napa Valley, California
Quilt
| $ 70
Napa Valley, Califonia
Farnito Carpineto
| $ 75
Tuscany, Italy
Barkan Platinum
| $ 80
Galilee, Israel
Silverado
| $ 100
Napa Valley, California 2019
Jordan
| $ 150
Alexander Valley, California 2020
Caymus
| $ 175
Napa Valley, California 2022
Faust The Pact
| $ 200
Coombsville, California 2019
By The Bottle - Pinot Noir
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Fogscape Vineyards
| $ 50
Arroyo Seco, California
Ken Wright
| $ 60
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Stoller Reserve
| $ 90
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Domaine Rossignol-Fevrier Bourgogne
| $ 90
Burgundy, France
Flowers
| $ 100
Sonoma Valley, California 2021
Domaine Serene Everstad Reserve
| $ 125
Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021
Vincent Girardin Savigny-Les-Beaune Bourgogne
| $ 190
Burgundy, France 2022
By The Bottle - Interesting Reds
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Santa Julia Malbec
| $ 45
Mendoza, Argentina
Casa Silva Los Lingues Carmenre
| $ 45
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Markham Vineyards “The Altruist’ Red Blend
| $ 60
Napa Valley, California
Stags’ Leap Petite Syrah
| $ 80
Napa Valley, California
Sposato Cabernet Franc
| $ 80
Mendoza, Argentina
By The Bottle - Reserve Wine
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 250
Stags Leap District, California 2021
Cade Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 300
Howell Mountain, California 2019, 2021
Hourglass Blueline Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 300
Napa Valley, California 2021
Alion Tempos Vega Sicilia
| $ 300
Ribera Del Duero, Spain 2020
Inglenook Rubican
| $ 400
Rutherford, California 2017
Continuum Sage Mountain Vineyard
| $ 400
Napa Valley, California 2016, 2020
Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 450
Howell Mountain, California 2019
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 450
Napa Valley, California
Quintessa
| $ 500
Rutherford, California 2016, 2019
Joseph Phelps Insignia
| $ 500
Napa Valley, California 2015
Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 500
Stags Leap District, California 2013
Opus One
| $ 500
Oakville, California 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Stag’s Leap S.L.V Cabernet Sauvignon
| $ 500
Napa Valley, California 2022
Dom Perignon
| $ 600
Champagne, France 2013
Updated May 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.
Cru Drink Menu
Cocktails
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Boulevardier
| $ 14
Glenlivet, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Zest
Elderflower Peach Old Fashioned
| $ 14
Bulliet Rye, St. Germaine, Jacoulot Crème de Peche, Peach Slice
The Rose Royale
| $ 14
Oban, Rose Syrup, Lemon Juice, Sparkling Rosé, Rose Petal
Zero-Proof
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Cranberry Spritz
| $ 7
Cranberry Juice, Ginger Beer, Orange Juice, Cranberries and Orange Slice
Peach Bellini
| $ 7
Peach Puree, Ginger Ale, Peach Slice, Mint Sprig
Watermelon Agua Fresca
| $ 7
Watermelon Juice, Lime Juice, Soda, Watermelon Wedge, Mint Sprig
Cherry Peach Iced Tea
| $ 7
Cherry Monin, Peach Monin, Peach and Cherry Garnish
Lapo’s Negroni
| $ 10
Non-Alcoholic Negroni with all natural ingredients and less sugar
Latte
| $ 7
Add Flavor: Vanilla, Hazelnut, Chocolate +1
Espresso
| $ 3
Regular or Decaf
Americano
| $ 5
Guinness 0.0
| $ 5
Heineken 0.0
| $ 5
Ultra 0.0
| $ 5
Updated April 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.
Cru Kids Menu
Kids Menu
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Choice of French Fries or Fruit Cup with all entreés.
Chicken Tenders
| $ 9
Chicken Breast
| $ 9
Buttered Noodles
| $ 9
Updated April 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.
