I wish I had shared this review sooner. I recently learned that this restaurant has closed, and it honestly made me a little sad because I had such a wonderful experience here. I could have sworn I had already written a review, but if I did, it must have gotten lost somewhere along the way. My team visited this restaurant to celebrate my birthday, and from beginning to end, I remember having an amazing experience. The service was warm, attentive, and made the celebration feel special. I ordered the grilled bok choy, mushroom rice, sparkling water, and a ginger beer. The bok choy was easily my favorite item on the menu, and the mushroom rice was just as delicious. It's one of those meals that you still think about long after you've had it. The restaurant itself had such a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere, and it was the perfect place to celebrate. I'm genuinely sad to see this restaurant close. To the owners, thank you for creating such a wonderful space. To the staff, thank you for making my birthday such a memorable experience. I wish all of you nothing but success and happiness in your future endeavors. read more

Very belated review. I had a birthday dinner here that was very special. The staff were very attentive and the food was unique and tasty. I was concerned about parking at such a busy location, but I was able to find parking pretty easily down in a garage on the same block using the SpotHero app. read more

I have to be honest this was not one of my favorites from restaurant week. I don't know if it was the menu because I have had cranes before and I would have selected meals I would've enjoyed more. Crudo was okay, dessert was also okay and best thing from lunch for me was the bok choy and shrimp tempura. I didn't really like the pear in the pulled pork taco and the flavoring on the egg in the chicken Katsu was kind of bitter. It wasn't too busy for lunch. Service was fast and pleasant. read more

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A friend and I came here for happy hour to catch up and ordered a few dishes on their HH menu and I thought every item was solid with not much to say in terms of highlights. They were relatively small in portion as well, reflecting more of a tapas style. I thought it was innovative for them to incorporate Asian cuisine into small plates, which is becoming more often nowadays in fancy settings as well. The oysters had pretty good ponzu so I had a good time tasting it. The miso glazed tofu had pretty good crispy texture on the tofu skin but the flavor was slightly lacking because it relied on the glaze for flavor. The curry udon was a combination that I didn't think worked as well because the curry wasn't staying on the noodles as easily as it would on rice. Finally, the karaage chicken tasted pretty regular, and the rayu aioli had predominantly mayo flavor, so I thought it was just mayo mixed with some other stuff instead. Probably at some point I would return here again to try their food from other menus instead of just happy hour, like their omakase experience. I will say, though, that having 4-8pm as the happy hour time is a great move! read more

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Cranes is my FAVORITE restaurant in DC for a nice place to celebrate something. Their "omakase" menu is my go to and always such a fun exploration of flavors and Japanese-Spanish fusion. The himachi and other pre-meat course courses were my favorite. They also have so many cocktails to choose from! I will return here again and again since they change up their menu every so often. The wait staff will pace your dishes based on your eating pace which I appreciate. The lounge modern nice but chill vibe is great to enjoy your dinner in. read more

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A fantastic dining experience! The eight-course tasting menu is innovative and delicious. My favorite dish was the scallops but everything was good. The portions are large. You won't be hungry at the end. The wine and saki pairings are well chosen. Service was excellent; courteous and attentive without being over bearing. I highly recommend Cranes! read more

First time at Cranes. Came for restaurant week dinner. The service and ambiance are great. All of the staff was knowledgeable about the menu, very professional, and extremely quick to provide new utensils, answer questions etc. Hot towels are provided when you sit and the restaurant is extremely clean. I ordered the ole omagari mocktail. It has a watermelon lime flavor but I didn't love it. For $12 I would skip it next time and just have water. We ordered the patatas bravas (not part of the restraint week menu) for the table. Crispy and balanced by the sauces. Would recommend for a table appetizer. Of the restaurant week menu I liked the nori cracker, steak, and dessert the most. The nori cracker with edamame hummus was salty and crispy and a light start to the meal. The steak was perfectly cooked but I did not like the cooked pepper that came with it. Mine tasted burned and flavorless so I left it alone after one bite. I liked the onion and cracker paired with the steak. The dessert felt unique with the different textures and flavors. The mango and coconut felt very refreshing after the meal. The seafood rice was okay. The shrimp was well cooked but the rice and sauce flavor just wasn't for me. The salmon and tomato gazpacho was my least favorite. The salmon seemed fresh but the gazpacho was lacking in flavor for me. For $65 I wish I had enjoyed the food more. I would give the regular menu a try. read more

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We came here to HH. Drinks were 10/10 Service was 10/10 Beautiful designs. Love the people there. I would definitely go back! read more

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Been to Cranes a few times now. Twice in the bar and once in the dining room. The dining room experience was not good. We went in with a pretty good idea of what we wanted to order, but our server had other suggestions for us and acted like our choices were mistakes and we should order what he recommended. Also, we didn't ask for his recommendations. Anyway, we ordered some apps and drinks and flagged him down for more apps and drinks and then he never came back, so we didn't order mains. Our other visits were at the bar and the service was wonderful as was the food (both HH and non-HH) and drinks. We will return to the bar whenever we are in the area. read more

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I was so excited to try this place. We decided to have happy hour bites instead of the full dining menu. We tried several things. My favorite dish was the okonomiyaki tot - a flat tater tot with sauce which was great. The pescado frito was decent. The oyster was overpowered by the seaweed. The curry udon was just not good. The tequila cocktail was good. Our server was not very knowledgeable and had to keep asking questions to other staff. I did enjoy the ambiance. read more

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I came to Cranes the other night and am glad I did! Knowing that heavy Japanese influence equals lots of seafood and thus allergies for me, I called ahead of time to see if they would be able to accommodate my allergy and they were. The venue itself is tastefully decorated, and I chose to sit at the bar--it's always more engaging that way! I was right under the crane decoration that fit perfectly in the space. I started with a Matcha Do About Nothing, a tequila-based cocktail with yuzu bitters, which was quite delicious. I have never been able to resist patatas bravas, so I ordered those. They come in a non-traditional preparation, as little rectangles with a yuzu aioli that has just enough yuzu flavor to be present but not overpowering. Then I moved onto the Wagyu beef, and admittedly, it was tougher than I am accustomed to Wagyu being--not that melt in your mouth quality. It was good, but not at the level that I was anticipating. But I am also biased by mostly ordering it in Japan, and it's always hard to match that quality. The Kuro Kyoto, with a house-made blend of Japanese whiskies, was tasty and potent! My server was absolutely HILARIOUS the whole night! When I mentioned my allergy, he said, "Oh, they already told me about you! We've got an Epi-Pen in the back!" I really enjoyed my experience here and would be happy to return! read more

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Y'all. Let me tell you about this place. Located in a very unassuming storefront, you'll walk past it if you're not paying attention. Stepping inside is like going from a concrete city to a beautifully decorated, modern chic yet minimalist setting. I visited for lunch ($35) during Winter Restaurant Week 2025 with five girlfriends and we all walked out of there happy to have had the experience. That's probably the best way to describe it: an experience where flavors you thought should never mix create a magical taste. Since we were there for Restaurant Week, the menu was set. We started with a mushroom soup that blew me away, and the entree was essentially a bento box that included poached shrimp, glazed tofu (crispy and just perfect), fancy rice, wagyu pulled beef, and chicken katsu. I don't even know where to begin because everything was just superb. Tapas portions but with that Japanese flavor. Everyone was delighted with every bite they took. For dessert we were given a sorbet of sorts. I, sadly, don't recall the flavors but it was superb through and through. Overall, the food was fantastic and I'd return for a regular meal anytime. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!! Service was prompt and cordial. read more

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Been here once for a restaurant week and it was so good! I think we tried I forgot how many dishes in that course meal. Best part was the main entree which was the beef cheek and the dessert which was some chocolate mousse. The ambiance and decor is what you'd expect from a Michelin place. Service was great. They explained each dishes for us. read more

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Came here first the Bento for lunch and was utterly underwhelmed. Service, while friendly, was super slow. I came in at 12:45pm, got the soup and amuse bouche 10 min later and the actual bento at 30 min after seating. The highlights were the mushroom soup, tempura (perfectly lightly battered and seasoned, since it came without typical dipping sauce) and churros. The katsu, tofu and fried rice was something I'd get at an Asian fast food place and none of the dishes stood out for fusion of Japanese and Spanish flavors. Took a while to get my check paid (think servers were also having their lunch break) so ended up spending over an hour here. I'd skip here first the bento - it just looks pretty. Perhaps dinner might be a better option. read more

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good ambiance and wide spaces, although a but glammy for my liking. some of the "fusion" dishes were a little forced e.g., adding wagyu or ikura to dishes. the pork shank was really good but i felt like the tapas couldve had better execution. i expect novelty for a fusion place, but there wasnt anything *particularly* novel except for the butternut squash puree read more

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REVIEW OF HAPPY HOUR: wow a great find for happy hour! They have a pretty good size bar area so you can show up even with a small group and find a spot. We enjoyed house wine, sake and a couple cocktails. The cocktails were a little overly sweet so I'd probably stick with sake and cocktails next time. For food, we liked everything for the most part: fried rice, ramens, croquettes, potato tot, tofu, and above all the incredible churros. Fried fish was a little bland. All dishes are quite small but it turns out to be a decent deal at the happy hour prices! read more

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We came for Dc restaurant week. The food was good but nothing spectacular. The dishes came out quickly. We had the beverage pairing and the connoisseur presented it with enthusiasm. Ambiance was intimate. read more

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Food We went during restaurant week to try a portion of the menu and were throughly impressed! The flavor combinations are unexpected but worked. Service Great service! Wait staff were discreet, but would clean up any small mess on the table promptly. Ambiance We arrived a bit before dinner rush and loved how warm the overall interior was. read more

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This was my first time here and I completely understand why they have a Michelin star. The restaurant is gorgeous with crane touches everywhere. My friend and I came for Restaurant Week and it did not disappoint. We were seated relatively quickly and our server, Sam, came over about 5-7 min later and apologized for the wait. He explained the whole menu and provided recommendations. I got 2 cocktails- first was the tsuru-tini and it was SO fresh. I loved the flavors. The second was a mocktail with tequila added- matini de maracuya. I liked this one too- it was sweeter but I tasted the alcohol a little more. They also gave me a little extra liq because of a simple mixup. For food, I got the RW menu but substituted the beef for a pescatarian option. The nori rice cracker was amazing- the edamame hummus was the perfect complement to the cracker. The smoked salmon gazpacho was both of our favs- it was so unique and the salmon was fresh. The seafood rice a la plancha was also good, but if I had to pick a least favorite it may have been this. The texture of the sushi rice was a little dense for me, but the flavors were great. my friend said that she liked the beef course, and I had halibut instead. I liked it, but would have liked scallops as had been mentioned as a possible substitution. Still delicious though. The surprise of the night was the mango with crispy rice dessert- it was SO good. We also got churros as a thank you- the miso caramel was delightful. In addition, my friend had the wine pairing. She seems satisfied with all of her pours and the wines. I can't wait to come back to try the Omakase ! read more

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I had a chance to try this restaurant last year, but I just never finished the review. My dinner party was small. The drinks won me over. Everything I tried was amazing. The service was top-notch. The ambience was beautiful, warm, welcoming, and comforting. The kind of comforting that makes you forget all the problems that are in the outside the world. I just wish I could remember what they served, so I can let all of you know. read more

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We celebrated my friend's birthday this past week at Cranes DC and tried their Pim Pam Pum. This experience was priced at $46 for unlimited tapas and was only available on Wednesdays. They have a pretty large dining area that quickly filled up around dinnertime. The service was a bit slow at first, but our server was knowledgeable and attentive. I really enjoyed the concept and the variety of tapas they offered. However, I felt that most of the dishes were very one-note and lacked depth. The two dishes that stood out to me were the Mushroom Yakitori and the Miso Glazed Tofu. Most of the dishes were overly salty and fried, which became tiring pretty quickly. I found myself craving something refreshing or acidic to cut through the greasiness of the meal. The entrées on this menu--the fried rice, vegetarian ramen, and curry udon--were the most disappointing, in my opinion. As an Asian fusion restaurant, I expected a more authentic taste than what was presented. There was an odd sourness to the curry udon that completely overshadowed any curry flavor. The fried rice had a huge dollop of garlic aïoli that I felt was unnecessary and possibly made the dish worse. The vegetarian ramen lacked flavor and was overall disappointing. I am very interested in trying other menu items outside of this experience. However, knowing that this was meant to be a sampler of what the restaurant has to offer does not make me enthusiastic or excited to return and try the rest of the food. read more

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I was really excited to go to Crane's for their Pim Pam Pam menu. This was also to celebrate my friend's birthday and they gave us a cute card and a special dessert, which was nice. You can't really beat the food price for unlimited plates at $46, but I was definitely a little underwhelmed. Our waiter was great and let us order one of everything, which he portioned out throughout our dining experience. The initial service was a tad slow. My main issue with the food is that it was VERY salty, and I'm a salt lover. This wouldn't be a huge deal normally, but every dish had an abundance of salt and there was just no reprieve from this. There was also a lot of fried food and the batter for the tempura was very thick. I would have preferred if there were more vegetable or refreshing options to just had some variety. Also, the sauces were a little odd. A lot of the food could have benefitted from some acid in general, even just a little lemon squeeze. My favorite dishes were the mushroom and chicken yakitori, and the miso glazed tofu-- two of the non fried dishes. It was a decent experience, but I wouldn't return for the pim pam pam experience. I am curious to see how they're a la carte menu, but probably not curious enough to go back. Oh well! read more

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Food and service were excellent. Everything was good and the staff were very attentive. We did the tasting menu and oysters at the bar read more

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When looking for a place to catch up with a friend after work, this Michelin rated spot was at the top of our "must try" list. To start with the good, the cocktails were great. I got the Midori Oni and it was bursting with flavor and refreshing. My friend got a simple coca cola and still received table service which was nice. The ambiance is very nice inside from the ambient lighting to the decor and music playing in the background. The food itself was not really anything special especially for the pricing (even at a happy hour). We both ordered 45 dollars worth of food and left hungry and honestly unsatisfied. The food lacked creativity and flavor and was not filling in the slightest. If you are looking for a nice place to get a drink, this may be your spot but beyond that I don't see the appeal here. read more

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Cranes is now our favorite place for happy hour whenever we have a movie night at the Freer Gallery as it's just about a 20-25 min walk. The HH is more extensive than other places nearby although doesn't change very often and prices are just a little bit less than non HH hours. However the food is really good - the batter fried kaarage chicken, pescado frito, yakitori, and pork ribs are our all time favorites. Only thing is wish they'd have more than just one high table in the bar area - which is usually hard to come by, but there are a couple of lounge areas for small groups (although not the most convenient should you be ordering a lot of food). read more

I highly recommend going for happy hour and sitting in their bar/lounge area. They not only have a great deal on oysters but the slightly sweet-umami sauce and seaweed they dress them with is so creative and delicious. Service was really above and beyond both times we've gone. The dining room is a little more formal than the bar and has a slightly different menu. read more

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Cranes in Washington D.C. is a 2021 Michelin star restaurant offering a creative blend of Japanese Spanish culinary traditions through its Spanish Kaiseki menu focused on seasonal ingredients, artistic presentation, and balanced courses. AMBIANCE Sleek metal, wood, concrete finishes, visually dark and light, zen lounge SERVICE Friendly, funny, attentive, fast-paced FOOD (Happy Hour Menu) 5/5 CURRY UDON Japanese curry, carrot, rice pearl (aromatic) 5/5 KARAAGE CHICKEN rayu aioli * scallion a nori (crisp, tender, flavorful) 5/5 YAKITORI tsukune| pork belly | shitake mushroom (tender, flavorful) 5/5 MISO GLAZED TOFU chives, pickled onion a sesame (umami, soft) 4.5/5 PAELLA CROQUETAS SPC saffron chorizo (crispy exterior, briny interior) 4/5 PESCADO FRITO market fish, almond picada, mache salad (crisp) 3/5 SEAFOOD RAMEN gaspachuelo, shrimp, fermented piguillo & beansprout (flavors didn't blend well) DESSERT 5/5 BROWN BUTTER CHURROS freshly fried, rolled in cinnamon sugar, and served with a chocolate sesame and caramel miso dip - this is Japanese Spanish fusion at its finest. 4/5 TOCINO DE CIELO chilled gel-like custard (cooked egg yolk and sugar) with a glossy caramel top, served with a yuzu sorbet DRINK 3/5 Smoked Wagyu Japanese Whiskey delivers exactly the flavors as named with an enoki mushroom. The combination isn't my favorite PARKING by the street This was a unique experience. I'd gladly come back to try their main dishes. read more

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Tried the taco lunch at Cranes. Very unique flavors, putting Japanese flavors into tacos. I really enjoyed the birria and the shishito pepper tacos, lots of flavor and well executed. I would skip on the pulled pork taco next time, too much juice and I think the Japanese flavor in the pork needs to be bolder. I think this is a fun lunch to come and get some curry fries, a dessert, and 2 tacos, but it is a little bit expensive compared to a normal lunch. Just know you're treating yourself to some good and unique food! read more

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While it may seem unusual in United States, Spanish and Japanese cuisine intertwines remarkably often in the world. South America being one example of such mixture built by immigrants being brought in from Japan to work plantations. The difficult history created many remarkable dishes throughout South America and the results are evident on plates throughout the continent to this day. The chef of Cranes comes from Singapore, and brings the heritage of both Japan and Spain into this beautiful establishment. Papas Pravas crisped perfectly, served in a unique presentation being laid out on the plate, shaped in equal sized rectangles. Salmon sashimi presented with red caviar. Excellent young bok choy. All around, every single dish at Cranes was one of the best out there. Complimented with a wonderful cava, this is a meal to remember. read more

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I came here because I saw they had churros. Then got kinda enticed by their happy hour so sat by the bar. Had some Devine churros plus paella croquetas, and chicken karaage. The churros was good, albeit far and few and small. But it was goooood! The rest was ok. This place is a hybrid between Japanese and Tapas inspired fares, at least some of the bar food. Service was good but the bartender was slightly hinting that we order drinks. He was a funny chap but i came here for the churro and I told him that much. While sitting at the bar, noticed that this place was a Michelin star rated. Then further saw that they indeed were back in 21-22 era years. Pricewise, bar food happy hour wasn't that bad, I would imagine this place can rack up the bill. Verdict - maybe worth a return trip? read more

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Wow came here for the brunch and this might have been the best meal ive had in a fat minute. AYCE and its worth it. Hope you come here with a big enough group bc we got everything multiple times and was able to get a taste of everything on the menu. First off, save room for dessert- they're great. Chicken and pork belly skewers are the most worth it. I loved the ube dorayaki. The menu items, concept, all top tier. Also came here with a gr8 set of guys that only make food better. read more

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We had Cranes on our schedule for quite some time. We went on a triple date with a couple of friends and chose their Omakase option. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and the sommelier was fun and engaging. All of food was unique and pretty tasty. My favorite would have to be the fish and broth: the skin was so crispy and well seasoned! Unfortunately, the wagyu was VERY tough -- I honestly could not get my knife into it. We didn't bother mentioning it to the staff as it was the final savory course, but it's definitely something they should note (especially at that price point). Nonetheless, it was a nice ambiance and great experience. We would definitely go again. read more

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Cranes had long been on me and my wife's radar for its appealing menu of Spanish-Japanese fusion dishes. We hesitated a bit to visit since the restaurant lost its Michelin star and my wife had a disappointing experience at its short lived sister restaurant Jiwa Singapura in Tyson's. We eventually made a reservation for Saturday dinner and had a solid meal of fun plates. The ambiance of the large dining room feels modern and clean. We were seated promptly at our reservation time and enjoyed a table with a view of the open kitchen. It was cool seeing the team at work, though the staff appeared slightly frenetic and "The Bear" esque midway through our meal. We ordered a total of six plates plus dessert and found this to be the perfect amount of food. The first plate to arrive , the eggplant confit, acted as the nadir of our meal. The eggplant possessed a watery texture and slightly bitter flavor. We enjoyed the crunchy, briny pop of the salmon roe in that dish, but found it totally passable. Fortunately, things improved thereafter. Both the crab dumpling and the dourade roll possessed familiar flavors and were executed well enough. These two dishes failed to excite but nonetheless made for pleasant munching. The chicken katsu sando had an excellent flavor profile from pickled peppers, perfectly sweet steamed buns, and a savory mayo based sauce, though our piece of chicken was overcooked and ran a little stringy. The final three dishes we received represented our easy favorites. The patatas bravas comprised crispy, fluffy shingles of potato sauced perfectly with both a creamy aioli and a tangy tomato-yuzu based sauce; the Japanese influence was subtle but very welcome in this dish. The unagi paella represented the platonic ideal of fusion cuisine combining the best elements of both a classic paella and an unagi don bowl. The tender-crisp slices of laquered unagi paired excellently with dots of garlicky sauce, perfectly cooked rice with a distinct crust, and herbaceous elements including microgreens and edamame. Finally, the exemplary ube cheesecake dessert won rave reviews for its appealing interplay between creamy goat milk ice cream, perfectly tangy ube cheesecake, and nutty brown butter rye soil. Expect to pay about $75-100 per person when accounting for tax, tip, and drinks. While not necessarily the best value in town, the prices here are on par with the competition and generally mirror the food quality. We overall enjoyed our meal here and found the food fun and generally good with the exception of a few more basic bites and the flat out dud eggplant dish. I can see my wife and I coming back to sample more of the menu and to simultaneously enjoy two cuisines of which we are deeply fond. read more

This was our first visit to Cranes. We elected to order a la carte, but many other diners around us were enjoying the omakase option. The food was excellent. Everything we tried was well prepared, with interesting and complimentary flavors. Unfortunately, after ordering a number of a la carte items, we were too full to try the pork shank entree, but it looked amazing and we are definitely going to try it next time we visit. The service was also outstanding. Our waitress did an excellent job of describing the different menu options and making recommendations about what we might enjoy. One other note, the atmosphere is semi-casual and we found the decore to be a little harsh. We would have enjoyed a more upscale feeling and vibe. read more

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Well waiting for an appointment a new acquaintance (a Yelp Elite) and I ventured to Cranes to check out their Happy Hour. The menu was not bad and happy hour here is Happy! The manager made it a point to strike up conversation and sell us on the signature drinks so I had to try! We also tried the two chicken happy hour items! I wasn't a fan of the ground chicken dish but the fried chicken was fantastic! I can't wait to bring my partner in crime, aka Taste Bud, aka my favorite human back to this place! Ambiance is sexy! Staff were super nice! read more

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I've only visited on Wednesdays for the Pim Pam Pum night, and I love it! It's such a great deal. The service can be a bit slow at times, but overall it's a great experience. Highlights for me were the pork belly, pork ribs, and patatas bravas. One thing to note is that many of the dishes taste quite similar--it's clear they use the same sauce on several of them. read more

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My boyfriend and I visited Cranes for Valentine's Day in 2022 so this review is long overdue. This restaurant received their Michelin Star in 2021, rightfully so. What I found exciting about this Valentine's Day experience is they paired each course with a wine that complimented the dishes. Let's just say my boyfriend and I came out stuffed and a bit tipsy. It was a memorable experience for us both. Somehow I still remember each dish, so of course the food was exquisite. The dish I found to be most surprising to me was the Beet Sorbet. I'm not a fan of Beets, but somehow they made it delicious. My boyfriend and I also enjoyed the Mushroom Soup and Smoked Duck Breast. My favorite of the course was the Chocolate de Cabra because I'm always feigning for a good chocolate dessert. You definitely need to try this restaurant, especially when they do their holiday menu specials. The service was impeccable and the ambiance romantic. We will be going back! read more

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Cranes was previously Michelin-starred and I could see why. The ambiance, presentation of the dishes, and service were all outstanding. Our party of 7 came for a celebration and were determined to try most of the dishes on the menu that night. Since everything was served in a tapas fashion, we had to plan what we ordered accordingly. My top 5 dishes of the night: wagyu short rib aburi (app - tender), chicken katsu sando (app - they used bao buns!), unagi paella (main - I can never resist unagi), market fish (main - flaky and perfect with the sauce), and pork shank (main - fall off of bone goodness). Note that their menu is seasonal and that they also have an omakase option if you want to go with chef's choice. Also, if you want to save some money, come during restaurant week! read more

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Stopped by for the Restaurant Week lunch menu this afternoon and loved it! It was my first time here, and I'll definitely be back. The lunch menu included gazpacho with fish crudo and seaweed, corn salad with egg and rayu, chicken katsu, shiitake yakitori, spring roll with lamb rillette and manchego, and shrimp on a bed of lemon mashed potatoes. Dessert was white chocolate cremeaux, cherry sherbet, and cherry caramel. My personal favorites were the chicken katsu and shrimp with lemon mashed potatoes. The shiitake yakitori was overly salty and would've been nice with some rice. I liked the portion sizes, and it was like a mini tasting menu. Staff was friendly, our waiter could've been friendlier and it was kind of difficult to hear him because he was soft spoken. Ambiance of the restaurant is nice and loved the interior! read more

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3.4 stars Some of the friendliest staff you'll come across. As you're going to your table everyone greets you, from the waiters to the kitchen. Our waiter took his time to explain to us the dishes. My faves were the corn salad, and the white chocolate cream. The chicken katsu was also pretty good. In the salad the corn was so flavorful and fresh, the egg was made perfectly into a sauce and the lettuce was fresh. Would 100% get it as a whole dish. The white chocolate was spectacular! Not too sweet with a great texture and consistency and the cherry caramel was perfect as well. The chicken katsu was perfectly crispy on outside and tender on inside. Just wish had better seasoning or sauce. I felt like the gazpacho tomato sauce detracted from the other parts of the dish. The sauce didn't have a good flavor to it, maybe a vodka sauce would've worked better. Something with a tang. But the salmon, roe and quinoa were good. Lamb in squash blossom could've had more flavor as well, maybe more seasoning. The shrimp in camarones by itself would've been good but the sauce and seasoning had a weird taste, maybe a lil too sour. I think for the price I expected a lot more with the flavors of the food. The environment is nice though. Plenty of space, really clean and open kitchen to watch the chefs get down. read more

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