Cru By Chef Marlon Alexander

One of the most intimate and welcoming restaurants and bars in the entire city. Chef Marlon and his partner and staff made us feel so welcome from the minute we walked in. We were there for a wedding and I must say from the beginning to the time we left we were at home. The food was amazing, we started with gumbo, then a chicken breast and fresh vegetables. Again amazing if you're in the area please check this gem out.

I LOVED this place from the staff to entertainment to the building to the food. The building was so beautiful, they even let us tour it. When we entered and left, we were greeted by everyone. My mother and I went to the Drag Brunch on a Saturday. It was our first time going to a drag show and it was EVERYTHING; I loved the stories of each performer along with their performances. The ending of the show was fun and Chef Marlon came out, himself. The food was phenomenal. I ordered the crab cake topped with arugula salad and the bottomless mimosa, it was the best crab cake I've had in my life. My mother ordered the shrimp and grits and she loved her dish, also. I've had my BEST experience here, being my first time visiting NOLA. I definitely recommend it and will be coming back!

Beautiful ambiance, delicious cocktails, impeccable service and expertly prepared food. Cru was highly recommended by people in the neighborhood and it more than lived up to their rave reviews. We brought my father in on his 86th birthday. The highlight of this wonderful evening was our wonderful service by Toby and our interaction with Chef Marlon. They both made my father feel like the most important person in the restaurant. My dad will be talking about this wonderful meal for hopefully many more years. Chef Marlon is a truly gifted chef and host.

My son and I went to Drag Brunch Sunday. One of the best Drag Brunches we’ve been to! I cannot say enough how delicious the braised short rib hash and blueberry compote French toast with cashew cream was! All melts in your mouth leaving you begging for more! The Queens put on an amazing show and the ladies were all beyond entertaining. If you can’t do 21 and over this is a restaurant so it’s family friendly and absolutely one of the highlights of our trip to NOLA!!! Chef Marlon Alexander and the Queens are classy all the way around!!!!

The food at cru's is extraordinary. The chef made a great menu, with a variety of different flavors. The historical building has a beautiful courtyard, a bar, balcony and two dining rooms. They also have extra rooms for private events. Besides dinner, the restaurant serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings combined with an amazing drag show from Vanessa Carr Kennedy and her friends, which is definitely going to be your highlight of your week in New Orleans!

The staff were phenomenal. Friendly and welcoming. They were not only engaging but took time to talk and recommend other places to visit in the city. The food was excellent and Chef Marlon Alexander personally made sure the dishes came out as they were meant to and made sure we had a great experience, even on a very busy Drag Brunch day (the Queens were just as great!) We will be sure to be back on any future visits to New Orleans.

Great food and service. The oyster were fresh, the Chilean sea bass simply delicious, crispy outside and soft inside . The veal chop flavorful, juicy and perfect cook And the last but not less important, the donut bread pudding, delicious. The dinner was a whole experience and Chef Marlon kind and so professional. We'll come back.