Cru Gastro Lounge

"I always like it. It's unique to Oxford and you don't have to be surrounded by selfies and duck faces. Fact."

"Decent food and very good wine and the space is ok. Probably due to being in a college town the food was lacking a little. Our server, Brendan, was very nice and accommodating but not formally trained. Still, probably the best spot in Oxford."

"Just enjoyed an excellent night at Cru— professional, personal service, and delicious food! Great selection of wines and spirits. This was our first time “out” post pandemic and we couldn’t have chosen better. The revised menu and new chef offer everything we had hoped for — gourmet selections, fresh and healthy options, served with an artful flare. Delicious! As always, the owners stopped at our table to greet us. Grateful to have Cru here in Oxford with its perfect blend of big-city ambience, and hometown comfort. Thanks!"

"We had family in from Cleveland, and always like going out to eat. She is an awesome cook, and he is a chef! All delighted with Cru. Great wine cellar ambiance. Food was very well done. I would highly recommend the lamb chops. Cooked to perfection. The garlic mashed potatoes were some of the best I have had."

"2nd visit--- Covid and management shut this place down Differences of direction by owner and chef. Was able to make it ,within the first week of relaunch. Should have known it was going to be a rough experience, when upon being sat, an elderly gentleman asked his waiteress prolly not 2020 correct... Honey, which one of my reciepts do you need?... and as his waitress 5ft away was about to answer... the alleged manager shouted from the back office door super snarky ... THE ONE that doesnt say blahblahblah..... prolly couldnt see it to read it with winebar style lighting or he wouldnt have asked in the first place... now we start our evolution: The lighting got me too , I used my cellphone light, no worries. Still, overall excited by the menu reviewed while i ordered and recieved my fiancee's tasty cocktail, btw served in a cute glass. Upon finalizing our order, We decided to substitue any salad for my Lady's meal as the menu clearly states. With the worst customer service ever the "manager" argued with me about my order and I couldnt do it, along with excuses and my reading abilities.(menu is in photo) (COLORED TAPE OR SHARPIE could have fixedthe issue or god forbid Ccurate menus) I had stated that I wanted to speak to someone above her and she declined and I said I would be ok to call and talk tomorrow... and with great attitude she said hah, youll be talking to me anyway because owner at Dr appointment. Order our meal, in an empty restraunt and a rare steak and medium lamb took 45 minutes from time ticket input??? They finally came out gorgeous and delicious..... and when that was mentioned.... the "manager" said would you like your salad? Duh! Thats how we ordered it to split as an appetizer..... and of course seconds after a delicious salad was delivered ,... all the entree items came?? Timing horrible. The presentation and taste and temperature were on point.... but upon missing an item i had asked about it and was told again the menu is wrong... Lemon bacon asparagus, with no bacon.... easy fix if someone carred.... and i feel missed oppurtunites abounded, new chef passed thru 3 time never engaging any tables, I had to stop him and say of what we got, it was good??? If i wasnt with a lady deathly afraid of embarrassment I would have left in the beginning of the evening. She is a proffesor on campus. Bottem line never again!. (Maybe the owner will care and reach out?) 1st visit--- Bought combo pack hockey game cru- thing, what a great purchase, the menu looks exciting, was sad to find out that's why the picture of the cat said to find out that they closed the kitchen early, doesn't do any good to leave a hockey game and then not be able to eat."