Cru Cellars Wine Bar

My overall experience at Cru Cellars- Palma Ceia was pleasant. It had a very elegant yet cozy feel to it. The lighting was perfect for those going on a date with their significant other. The server I had was very nice and she came around frequently to make sure I was enjoying myself. I had the Cru Burger and it was very juicy, flavorful, and the aged cheese topped it off. I had moscato as choice of wine and it was sweet and crisp how I like it. I would definitely return.

Very tentative service for a Friday afternoon. Felt welcomed by two separate servers checking on us. Between the two of us we had five glasses of wine and a beer. And then ordered the Cru burger and California Tacos. The burger was great, the tacos I wish it was a tangy slaw...it was a creamy mayo based slaw on top. Overall both were still tasty. The wine selection was okay, but wasn't blown away by any glass in particular. If you are a serious wine drinker I probably wouldn't go here, but overall I enjoyed myself for an afternoon out!

We had a delightful lunch to celebrate a family occasion. Chef Jay, with advance notice made us a couple of dinner menu items and a beautiful charcuterie board. Omar helped us choose a fruity wine to go with our meal. Located on McDill Ave., a short distance from where Datz closed their doors, Cru is expanding their brunch and dinner business while still offering wine tastings and wine sales. I was taken by the selection and affordability of the wine. Cru has distiguished themselves by discovering and offering unfamiliar and unknown wines of good to great quality with low to moderate pricing. We enjoyed a tasty Pinot Noir for less than $20. We had a wonderful time and the chef even gave my wife a free dessert for her celebratory occasion. Give them a try for dinner or cozy brunch.

We went here on a weeknight and got in just in time as the crowd came busting in. The wait staff are not very friendly and we could barley hear her. No excitement in her step. We ordered wine and the white wine was warm! not chilled nor was the second glass of white. If you order by the glass its expensive $19.00 and $13.00 You can buy a whole bottle for that price. There is a happy hour 1/2 off on one house white & red wine and some of the appetizers. The food was the bright spot as it was some of the best Tenderloin Carpaccio. We also ordered a cheese and meat charcutier plate. For the prices there was not enough cheese on the plate only a dollop. There was more bread than food. This is a nice hang out after a long day at work. Staff needs to improve, and the white wine needs to be chilled.

This is such a cute restaurant and wine shop. The food, cooked by the head chef Jay is amazing. We tried the filet omelet, the crab and filet eggs Benedict, the Croque Madame, the spicy egg sandwich and the cinnamon roll. Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Service was excellent as well and the wine selection is great. Highly recommend trying if you haven’t been yet!