Cru Cafe Menu – Charleston, SC

Type : Restaurant

Location : Charleston, SC

Refined takes on American comfort food are served in this charming, historic house with a porch. Based on 773 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Cru Cafe 29401

Address:
18 Pinckney St, Charleston, SC 29401

Phone: (843) 534-2434

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Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday

(Labor Day)
 Closed
Tuesday 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM

Menu

LUNCH
Chinese Chicken Salad/App
Hand Picked Roasted Chicken, Julienne Napa Cabbage, Carrots, Daikon, Peppers, Red Onion, Fried Wontons, Ginger Vinaigrette		 $12.50
Mesclun Fried Goat Cheese Salad/App
Garden Greens, Tomato, Red Onion, Pine Nut Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette		 $12.50
Butter Lettuce Salad/App
Poached Pears, Walnuts, Gorgonzola,
Honey Sherry Vinaigrette		 $12.50
Oyster Salad/App
Arugula, Red Onion, Shaved Parmesan, Basil Citrus Vinaigrette		 $12.50
Cru Caesar Salad/App
Parmesan, Sourdough Croutons, Caesar Dressing		 $12.50
Chinese Chicken Salad/Entree
Hand Picked Roasted Chicken, Julienne Napa Cabbage, Carrots, Daikon, Peppers, Red Onion, Fried Wontons, Ginger Vinaigrette		 $15.50
Mesclun Goat Cheese Salad/Entree $15.50
Butter Lettuce Salad/Entree $15.50
Oyster Salad/Entree
Arugula, Red Onion, Shaved Parmesan, Basil Citrus Vinaigrette		 $15.50
Cru Caesar Salad/Entree
Parmesan, Sourdough Croutons, Caesar Dressing		 $15.50
Fried Green Tomatoes
Pork Belly Croutons, Feta, Smoked Tomato Caramel		 $14.75
White Wine Truffled Mussels
Tomato Concasse, Peppers, Marinara, Crostini		 $15.25
Fried Calamari
Asian Slaw, Sesame Dressing		 $14.25
House Smoked Salmon
Arugula, Tomato, Red Onion, Dill Caper Cream Cheese, Crostini		 $14.75
Vine-Ripe Tomato & Mozzarella
Hand Pulled Mozzarella, Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper, Crostini		 $14.75
Garlic Chicken Club
Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, Pepper Jack,
Mayo, Sourdough (choice of side)		 $15.00
Shrimp B.L.T
Pepper Jack, Mayo, Sourdough (choice of side)		 $17.75
Turkey & Brie
Goat Cheese, Pepper Jam, Arugula, Ciabatta		 $15.00
Caprese $15.25
C.A.B. Burger
On a brioche bun with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and your choice of toppings (choice of side)		 $14.25
Italian
Orange Chili Glazed Fried Chicken (choice of side)		 $15.50
Gen’s Wrap $15.50
Mia’s Plain BLT $12.50
General Tso’s Chicken
Fried Rice, Asian Slaw		 $18.75
Seared Scottish Salmon (Lunch)
Cucumber Greek Salad, Tzatziki, Feta		 $18.75
Shrimp Pasta
Local Shrimp, Cremini Mushroom, Lemon Caper Cream, Arugula		 $19.75
Grilled N.Y Strip $20.75
Asian Slaw $6.00
Four Cheese Macaroni $11.25
French Fries $7.00
House Salad $6.00
Truffle Parmesan Fries $9.25
Sautéed Vegetables $7.00
Fried Onions $7.00
Fresh Fruit $4.50
Add Salmon $8.00
Add Goat Cheese $3.00
ADD FRIED ONIONS $0.75
Fried Oysters $11.00
Orange Sherbet Cake $9.50
Bread Pudding $10.25
Flourless Chocolate Torte $10.25
Cheesecake $10.25
Red Velvet Cake $10.25
Grilled Cheese
Choice of Side		 $10.00
Chicken Fingers
Choice of side		 $10.00
Kid’s Mac & Cheese $10.00
CUP TOMATO $6.00
Duck Confit
Daily Preparation		 $16.50
Patty Melt $15.75
CUP OTHER $6.00
DINNER
Chinese Chicken Salad/App
Hand Picked Roasted Chicken, Julienne Napa Cabbage, Carrots, Daikon, Peppers, Red Onion, Fried Wontons, Ginger Vinaigrette		 $12.50
Mesclun Fried Goat Cheese Salad/App
Garden Greens, Tomato, Red Onion, Pine Nut Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette		 $12.50
Butter Lettuce Salad/App
Poached Pears, Walnuts, Gorgonzola,
Honey Sherry Vinaigrette		 $12.50
Oyster Salad/App
Arugula, Red Onion, Shaved Parmesan, Basil Citrus Vinaigrette		 $12.50
Cru Caesar Salad/App
Parmesan, Sourdough Croutons, Caesar Dressing		 $12.50
Chinese Chicken Salad/Entree
Hand Picked Roasted Chicken, Julienne Napa Cabbage, Carrots, Daikon, Peppers, Red Onion, Fried Wontons, Ginger Vinaigrette		 $15.50
Mesclun Goat Cheese Salad/Entree $15.50
Butter Lettuce Salad/Entree $15.50
Oyster Salad/Entree
Arugula, Red Onion, Shaved Parmesan, Basil Citrus Vinaigrette		 $15.50
Cru Caesar Salad/Entree
Parmesan, Sourdough Croutons, Caesar Dressing		 $15.50
Fried Green Tomato
Pork Belly Croutons, Feta, Smoked Tomato Caramel		 $14.50
White Wine Truffled Mussels
Tomato Concasse, Peppers, Marinara, Crostini		 $15.25
Fried Calamari
Asian Slaw, Sesame Dressing		 $14.25
House Smoked Salmon
Arugula, Tomato, Red Onion, Dill Caper Cream Cheese, Crostini		 $14.75
Vine-Ripe Tomato & Mozzarella
Hand Pulled Mozzarella, Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper, Crostini		 $14.75
Pork Schnitzel
Capellini Pasta, Cremini Mushrooms,
Lemon Caper Cream Sauce		 $29.00
Grilled NY Strip
Warm Fingerling Salad, Haricot Vert, Bacon, Chimichurri		 $36.00
Poblano & Mozzarella Fried Chicken
Confit Fingerlings, Tomato Concasse, Arugula, Honey Chipotle Salsa		 $29.00
Thai Seafood Risotto
Coconut Milk, Soy Sauce, Sriracha, Basil		 $30.00
Basil Shrimp Pasta $29.00
Daily Local Fish $35.00
Pork Lion $30.00
Duck Breast $32.00
Seared Salmon $30.00
Four Cheese Macaroni $11.25
Truffle Parmesan Fries $9.25
Fried Oysters $11.00
Fried Onions $7.00
Sautéed Vegetables $7.00
French Fries $7.00
Asian Slaw $6.00
House Salad $6.00
Fresh Fruit $4.50
Add Salmon $5.00
Add Fried Oysters $5.00
Add Fried Goat Cheese $2.75
Add Scallop $10.00
Add Fried Onions $0.75
Mushrooms $9.00
Potatoes Gratin $11.25
Cheesecake $10.25
Flourless Chocolate Torte $10.25
Bread Pudding $10.25
Orange Sherbet Cake $10.25
Grilled Cheese
Choice of Side		 $10.00
Chicken Fingers
Choice of side		 $10.00
Kid’s Mac & Cheese $10.00
CUP OTHER $6.00
Bolognese $27.00
Peaches $15.00
CUP TOMATO $6.00
Scallops $40.00
DRINKS
Tea $2.50
Coke $2.50
Diet Coke $2.50
Sprite $2.50
Lemonade $2.50
BTL Sparkling Water $4.50
BTL Still Water $4.50
Orange Juice $4.00
Milk $2.75
Root Beer $4.00
Cheerwine $4.00
Orange Crush $4.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: crucafe.comresy.com

Reviews

John Norris
Cru is sort of hard to find, but you will be glad you did. Be forewarned, if you choose to eat on the patio, you are across the street from carriage/horse stables.

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Nelina England
Read some good reviews, so decided to give Cru Cafe a whirl…. so glad we did!! They close for dinner prep at 3pm, and we arrived at 2:30… no problem. Our waitress, Emily, was super cool, and chatted with us, answering my questions about the history of the place while she prepped the dining room (we were the last people inside). The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the Ginger Glazed Salmon, and added the fried onions from my daughter’s Roast Beef Sandwich to my salad… best food we had while in Savannah and Charleston! My favorite part of our visit to Cru Cafe had everything to do with the staff… they were just having a great time interacting with eachother, and it was not uncommon to hear laughter coming from the kitchen. Beautiful place, delicious food, fantastic staff. Highly recommend!!

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maria crowe
i love Cru Café. This restaurant is super tucked away and not a huge tourist spot. Situated in what looks to be a regular Charleston home this restaurant has an upstairs and downstairs in addition to boasting a rap around porch for seating. My party and I sat in the upstairs room and it was great. There were french doors that opened to the patio as the sun was setting and a breeze was coming through. Service was great. Food was great. If you stumble upon this restaurant please do not hesitate to dine here.

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Carter Lively
I’ve been traveling to Charleston since the 1980’s and I’ve never missed an opportunity to eat at Cru Cafe. They make the best salad I’ve ever had. The Chinese Chicken Salad is world class. Incidentally, I ate in the building when it was the Pinckney Cafe.

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Audrey S
Came by for lunch and had to try the fried green tomatoes and shrimp BLT. I will come back for more fried green tomatoes!It’s drizzled with a delicious sticky sauce that tastes like maple syrup, and topped with fried crunchy pork bits and goat cheese. Wonderful and friendly service.

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Yuriy Skripchenko
The food was great. We had fried green tomatoes, Chinese chicken salad and salmon. This place is allergy friendly as they offered to remove or sub ingredients. Highly recommend this place.

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Nare Ghaltakhchyan
Such a great brunch place!! Definitely worth checking this place out if you are visiting Charleston. The food was amazing and the staff was very friendly. We tried many different items (most of their staples) and we LOVED them all. The truffle fries are crispy, thin and delicious, the truffle mushroom soup is the best if you are mushroom soup lover, the shrimp BLT is pretty good but we liked the roast beef sandwich more. It was the BEST roast beef sandwich I ever had. Oh and the mac n cheese… out of this world, so flavorful!! Prices were reasonable and the atmosphere was very unique. Worth making a reservation in advance to avoid any wait times.

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Bruce Smilowitz
My wife and daughters have been coming to Charleston every year (except Covid) since 2011. We try several new restaurants each time, but always repeat Cru Cafe for lunch.

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Don Goldsmith
Great spot downtown, we sat on the porch. While the place was busy it wasn’t crowded. We started with the fried green tomatoes with pork belly croutons. Dont miss it the honey glaze sauce was tops!

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trici drews
I’m having a hard time with this review. The food was good. We had the oyster salad- delicious, fried green tomatoes- very good and the pork schnitzel- ok. I think they either forgot the sauce or needed some sauce on the schnitzel. OR the side tasty pasta was meant to balance out the flavorless meat.

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