After seeing their online menu marked with V for vegan and GF for gluten free, I knew we had to check this place out for brunch. Especially because our local vegan brunch scene seems to favor mock meats/eggs/cheese, and lots of sugary floury stuff that I just don't need. I guess that's what a lot of people crave for brunch but I'm all about vegetables and beans and grains and eating the rainbow so I was very drawn to Crasqui. We finally had the chance to go today and it did not disappoint. Everything we tried for brunch was beautifully presented and the flavors were vibrant and fresh. The decor was bright and ocean-inspired, making our brunch outing feel like a mini-vacation. Service was a bit slow at times and our dining companions' order got mixed up, but everything else was great so we let it slide. We can't wait to go back and try out their vegan gluten free dinner options. read more

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Service was so friendly and attentive, it made our experience on my birthday all the better. Luis was awesome. We were seated to the right as one enters, and I had a great view of the street through the floor-to-ceiling windows, the busy kitchen and my table mate. Also, more privacy on this side. Even though we hadn't eaten at a restaurant that bills itself as Venezuelan before, we found lots of familiar dishes here with unique touches. The ribeye comes with sausage! What a flavor enhancer! The bisque was thinner than I've enjoyed elsewhere but bursting with flavor (and maybe not so filling as the other options I've tried). Loved the hearts of palm in the salad. The pork belly appetizer was yummy but maybe a little chewy and crunchy for my taste. Even if you're not there to celebrate a milestone, consider the rum cake. I could have licked the bowl! (Another one of those surprises we enjoyed--cake in a bowl!) Perhaps unwisely, we enjoyed a cocktail elsewhere before dinner. Their cocktail menu looked very interesting. But we liked the Argentinian red wine we drank here, and the wine list seemed very reasonably priced. read more

Crasqui - Ribeye - Venezuelan Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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The service is amazing accompanied by the food such as the ceviche, ribeye, and empanaditas read more

Crasqui - Venezuelan Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Well only waited a few days and decided I had to try the brunch. It was lovely (outside of the eggs that were ehh). We had the cheese plate that was very good and my only complaint would be that it was the same cheese rather than a variety. A small complaint to an otherwise great plate and very pretty. The shredded beef plate was delicious outside of the plain scrambled eggs. Another lovely time and we will be back. read more

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What an incredible dinner! The space is beautiful, the floors look like the sea and there is a oceanic ambience. Our server was so wonderful and friendly. She was knowledgeable even with the restaurant newly opening. She had recommendations that were spot on. Don't pass on the tequenos. They are leveled up cheese sticks with fresh cheese shipped from Venezuela. The sea bass was fresh with a delicious mango chutney. The ceviche was in big chunks of fish, well balanced. The cocktails were not too sweet, again well balanced. Many had rum but not too strong. Service was quick and precise. There is parking on the street. They have an outdoor patio as well. Everyone was so friendly! read more

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Food was very good, the cocktail I had with passion fruit and rum was wonderful. Our waitress, while attentive, was a bit loud and talked very fast. Kind of changed the restful experience I was looking for. This place if fancier and more expensive that my Yelp research indicated, but I'd return. read more

The food was really good and the service was amazing. The atmosphere was lovely. I can't believe this place is busier.

The food is both unique and delicious. We enjoyed the seafood empanadas, mussels, ribeye, and sea bass. Every dish was top notch. Our dessert was also excellent (a coconut cream specialty), and the cocktails were out of this world. There is very convenient parking just across the bridge from downtown St Paul and a short drive from Minneapolis. I highly recommend Crasqui and wish I had tried it sooner. I'll be back. read more

My monthly supper club dined here last night and we agreed it was one of the best meals we've had in the cities. The drinks were lovely - not just tasty, but gorgeous. We had cerviche, the hearts of palm salad, the empanaditas and the carpaccio to start. All were sublime. For dinners, we ordered the ribeye, the sea bass, the pork chop and the black bean soufflé. Everyone loved everything, but the black bean soufflé was a surprising winner. We finished off with desserts to share - and we were planning our return before we left the restaurant. I personally cannot wait to try brunch! read more

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I've been here twice now with my spouse and others and I'm so happy this special spot is in Saint Paul. The attention to detail with the food, plating, drinks, and interior design is a joy to experience. On top of all of that, the service is top notch and so helpful. I've really enjoyed ordering a variety of items to share with a group, but my favorites are the arepas and heart of palm salad. If you're a fan of tropical or tiki-style cocktails, you'll have trouble just ordering one drink. Go here with a group and order a bunch stuff to share. I guarantee you'll have a great meal with great service. read more

I can't say enough about this business. During a particularly hard time of saying goodbye to our family pet of 15 years, we decided to book here in her honor to make the day less painful. My husband is of Venezuelan background, so he was excited to try it. When we booked a reservation online, there is a space for you to share if you're celebrating anniversary, birthday, or other. I put the notes in about the life we were celebrating and figured I'd leave it at that. Once we arrived, we were seated away from the dining room, which at first I wasn't thrilled about, but it made more sense to me the privacy they gave us as the night went on. We ordered from the Christmas 3 course menu meal, and a few appetizers. The server also immediately offered champagne on the house in honor of our dear family pet, which I was grateful for to start the dining experience. I was delighted at the beef carpaccio and my husband was ecstatic as it had been roughly 10years since he had the opportunity to enjoy this dish again. I ordered tequeños and even the simple favorites tasted elevated. As our three course started to come out, we had both ordered a variety and EVERY SINGLE DISH was bursting with flavor, delicious and thoughtful down to the floral details. In between dishes trying to manage our grief, my husband accidentally knocked over the water glass getting water all over the table- the wait staff came within seconds to help get us cleaned up and restored back to dining bliss. I chuckled with a smile and mentioned that's why they sat us where they did. I was so grateful for the quick attention as to ensure the experience wasn't disturbed. Once we got to the main course, my husband ordered hallacas and pan de jamón, and i ordered the sweet plantain and eggplant lasagna- which sounds like a bizarre combination. But when I tell you that if I had one last meal on this planet and that was it, I would be happy leaving this earth. It was INCREDIBLE. Outstanding! I was in true awe that these flavors could come together in such harmony. The waitress recommended a drink and so I ordered it, it came very sparkly and was very strong! Super delicious! I recommend enjoying the glass rimmer as its lemon peel shavings help offset the sweetness. At the end of our journey my husband was curious about dessert but wasn't sure if we should add to the tab in this well-worth-it upscale restaurant. The staff surprised us again by offering dessert and a coquito on them to complement the entire dining experience. At this point, I couldn't tell if it was the alcohol or the grief I was feeling, but I burst out in tears, feeling so well taken care of in such a delicate moment. The dessert was delicious and came with a cool flame experience and the coquito was also a nice complement to the dessert. What appeared to be the general manager came to greet us with this and it was nice chatting with him about the origins of this delicious sweet treat. I can't say enough about the experience here. From the extremely comfortable dining chairs, to the blue oceanic floor, the extraordinary wait staff, and exquisite food, this chef knows what she's doing. And while the restaurant is in a very unsuspecting area just outside of the city, I promise your dollar will be well spent here as the food is most definitely on another level. Thank you to the entire Crasquis team for making this day a true celebration of life and help alleviate our sadness. We are excited to be back and share this experience with our family. read more

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What a great addition to the St. Paul restaurant scene. Delicious food, outstanding service, and a calm, airy space. We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit, look forward to returning and trying different dishes. read more

I have never been so moved to write a review in all my life. Chef Ramirez, General Manager Anthony Rios and our server extraordinaire, Jose made our dinner the most exquisite experience. The food was impeccable. The multi flavors of Venezuela, the various textures, style, I can't even put it into words. Let Jose choose items for you and you will not be disappointed. If it is a special occasion, I strongly suggest a shot of the Diplomatico Ambassador rum at the end (worth the cost). We had the summer salad, octopus, ribeye, paella, and cocotero. I can't wait to return for more! The strongest restaurant staff and plate choices in all of St. Paul and Minneapolis. read more

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Clean cut and oceanic vibe. Food decent 4 stars for that. Big problem is the surcharge. Waitress introduces the menu then states they are a full service restaurant (like most sit down restaurants) so they apply a surcharge to the bill. We were ok assuming it is similar bs since the pandemic and would be 3-5%. We ordered 4 small plates and an entree. Bill was about $110 then add tax then add 22% surcharge. Ok, guess they are setting the tip. To clarify we ask the waitress what that covers and she says it goes to all the staff bartender, busboy and her but was clear it wasn't a tip. Odd because when I worked in a restaurant the tip was for that purpose--waitress would get the biggest share but a portion went to ancillary staff. So we give her the credit card and then the recommended tip on top was either 20, 22 or 25% Out of some odd guilt or shame we gave her 5 bucks, but after being hustled for 22%, we felt scammed. Either raise your prices by 22% or have the surcharge but recommend a reasonable tip after the mandatory one. Total bait and switch. read more

The food was amazing. My wife and I split the risotto, empanadas, and patatas bravas. All studs and no duds. Service was great and they took precautions with my wife's dietary restrictions. read more

This place is really fun! This is a relatively new restaurant and I love the space. There are these big windows that let in a lot of light. Their decor and seating takes you away to a vacation spot. The food that me and my friends got was awesome, and it was presented so well that it was almost too pretty to eat. There were some chicken and vegetarian options as well, which I really appreciated. The waitress gave great recommendations for drinks and food as well as desserts. I would definitely come back. read more

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You need to visit! I can't remember the last place I had 5+ items and literally everything was a hit, no duds. From the arepas to the seafood soup, to the delectable desserts, and the creative cocktails - the flavors don't disappoint! Get out to Crasqui as fast as you can! read more

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Food was great quality. Thoughtfully sourced and flavorful. The staff is accommodating and friendly. Great private parking behind the restaurant. The inside is bright, clean and welcoming. Definitely going back, would highly recommend. read more

We have eaten here twice and it is amazing! Beautiful space and the food is delicious, exquisitely presented, and has the ability to surprise. The cocktails and mocktails are also great. I can't wait to go back! read more

Incredible- had the salad and split. Had the fish lunch special with veggies salmon and black, hubby had chicken arepa with beans and plantains. The flavors were incredible- will Definitely be back!!! read more

We had a wonder dinner there tonight. My DH steak was perfectly cooked. My food was also so good. Our waiter was attentive. I was worried initially because he only gave us small glasses of water but ha came by and refilled them before it was empty. Ever time. The dessert was the best thing cocotera. Coconut foam, coconut cream, coconut shavings and rum cake. Absolutely delicious.. We were just looking for a place to go out to dinner and found this on yelp. So glad we did. read more

Food was very bland and somewhat bitter in taste for the fried items. Don't recommend.

Overall experience was a solid B+. Highlights were the cocktails, interesting and bold flavors. The food was all tasty: appetizers and entrees. Finished off with an interesting smoked coconut rum cake. Service could have been better for the price point, but it was late Sunday on a holiday weekend. Overall interested in going back and trying more of the menu. read more

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Food, service, ambiance! All was great. Visiting from out of town and this was a nice find. Authentic Venezuelan cuisine. Palmetto Salad Seafood Empanada Paella Drinks are incredible amazing. Lots of original creations and very well done in taste and presentation. Can't say enough good things about this place. Check it out. read more

It is my 4 time visiting Crasqui and I have to rewrite another review. Delicious food unique in Minnesota! I am so happy yo finally find something different from what it is typically found in Minnesota. Chef Soleil flavors are an experience. The services is wonderful and the ambiance is incredible. Like a being away from home. read more

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Pricey but fire! Came here for a birthday dinner and they threw birthday confetti on the table; well appreciated touch. We went with the taquenos, empanadas, arepitos, and burrata to start. The burrata can be skipped imo; the others were excellent. The taquenos required a second order for our table. For mains we got the sea bass, risotto, and rib eye. All of these slapped. The rib eye hit, the sea bass with the mango was very flavorful, and the risotto was fire! Finally, the restaurant hit us with a mango sorbet for the birthday; absolutely excellent sorbet. Overall, excellent new restaurant! read more

VEGANS rejoice! Also lots of gluten free! The restaurant has a generous patio, inviting dining area and really nice bar. The cocktail and wine list were on point. I felt like I was in vacation. It is also super close to the Ordway and Excel center. Free parking and friendly service! read more

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I have had several excellent meals at Crasqui and highly recommend it. Lots of vegetarian options and great atmosphere!

30th anniversary with my wife and we were looking for something new and interesting. Crasqui fit the bill with a delicious array of foods with a Venezuelan flair. We had let them know that we were celebrating an anniversary as part of the reservation process, and we were offered a complementary glass of champagne as we were led to our table next to huge windows that made the whole room bright and sunny. At our table we found a congratulations note signed by the staff and head chef/owner, along with a bit of glitter. That warm welcome was just the beginning of the excellent service we received throughout. Our server was attentive and thoughtful, willing to explain dishes and make recommendations, and then check in on our reactions, all while continually ensuring that we had everything we needed in a way that felt like we were long time favorite customers. This was our first-time eating Venezuelan influenced food was a delicious as it was diverse. We shared two excellent appetizers. For us, the Ensalada Del Sol was a delicious light tomato salad with a remarkable pineapple enhanced sauce. The second app was the Tequenos (cheese sticks with a delicious light cheese served with a cilantro aioli. Our main dishes were a delicious sea bass and a remarkable and unique black bean souffle with cheese foam. Wow. And the desserts included the Homenaje de Papa that included a fabulous dulce de leche). I want to add that the menu is littered with options for the Gluten Free/Vegetarian/Vegan focused eaters. I will tell you that we had items from each of these categories not because we are concerned about these considerations, but because each item was appealing to us. And the results were consistently excellent. At Crasqui, eating as a vegan or avoiding gluten or whatever, does not equate to settling for lesser flavors. Every dish was on point and fabulous. We will be back. read more

A superb dining experience (Tuesday evening dinner). Free and ample parking. The space is simply and thoughtfully decorated, with upbeat vibes playing just loud enough. The service was on point! Attentive and friendly with being overbearing. EVERYTHING we ordered was delicious and beautifully presented! Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages were a balanced complexity of flavors. The tostones were delightful and the shrimp salad was unexpectedly light. The Chilean sea bass was cooked to perfection and served with a refreshing mango salsa. . I usually order a steak medium rare expecting it'll be over cooked....but this ribeye was NOT and may just be the best steak I've had in a loooooong while. This was the best meal I've had this year in St. Paul for sure! So happy for Chef Soleil and her staff. We plan to go back in July. read more

How does everyone find out about this place? Is it word of mouth or knowing someone who works there? This place is a precious gem in the middle of an interesting part of town. Who knew there was a Venezuelan restaurant just hanging out. This place is wonderful and the staff were very helpful. The menu is mostly in Spanish, but our waiter helped us out. I can't describe what the food tasted like, but I'll be back for sure to taste more of it. The only negative I have is that it's a bit crowded in the dining area. It's not to loud but there were times we were listening to different conversations going on. read more

This may be one of the best dinners I've had in the Twin Cities in the four years I've lived here. The food and drinks were flavorful and well balanced. I spent six months in Venezuela back in 1984, and the food took me back to that time (although more refined now). It is a truly unique experience in the Twin Cities. I can't recommend it enough. read more

Perfect new restaurant with friendly staff! Food is amazing. Drinks are so beautiful and STRONG! Bartenders work really hard. You really get your money worth. Highly recommend. read more

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Saturday night (Oct 19th), I had an incredible time at the Crasqui restaurant that exceeded all my expectations. The ambiance was inviting, minimal, with tasteful decor that set the perfect mood for an enjoyable evening with my wife and a good friend . I started with several delicious appetizers (Pasapalos) of (1) White fish, Mussels, Calamari, and Shrimp wonderfully seasoned and served with a zesty Shrimp bisque. (2) Argentinean Shrimp Ceviche (3) Octopus also wonderfully seasoned. For the main course, the ladies split a 10oz Ribeye, with a 6oz Chorizos served in a mouthwatering sauce cooked to perfection, I had Braised Goat in corn dough, accompanied by Sweet Plantains. We shared a pitcher of Red Sangria to wash it all down. lol. The attentive staff made the experience even more delightful. Overall, it was a memorable night filled with great food, laughter, and wonderful company. read more

I felt it was overpriced for what it is but the food tasted good. We ordered the tequenos, arepitas, ceviche, drinks and a combo of sides. Service was ok. The juice was very sour my daughter couldnt drink it and i asked to have a cup to take it to go as it was $8 for a small glass and that wasnt an option... we wont comeback just because of the prices. read more

It was our first time so we wanted to try several items. We tried the pulpo, arepas, and the chicharron from the tapas/appetizer menu. All were phenomenal, very fresh, flavorful and presented very well! The pulpo may make you forget your name . We chose the braised goat and the Chilean sea bass entrees, both amazing! Their staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, willing to help if you have questions. We didn't have room for dessert but would have loved to try. Only wish we could've sampled everything on the menu, so delicious. Drinks are top notch also, don't take my word for it, go there you won't be disappointed! read more

Wonderful! Expensive but I think it's worth it. Delicious food, friendly staff, lovely space. Went for brunch and would like to come back for dinner. Los llanos arepas 5/5 Cuyagua 5/5 (really well balanced cocktail) read more

Excellent food and service thank you! Beautiful in all ways we highly recommend for lunch or dinner!

I've spent a ton of time in Guatemala and Venezuela over the years and was super excited to check out this restaurant when I found it on yelp this week. It was amazing! This part of the world is famous for arepas, empanadas, black beans, rice, and killer seafood and the dishes did not disappoint. The sea bass was amazing, my wife's black bean soufflé with a cheese similar to Oaxacan was delicious as were the black beans and rice. Service was amazing and drinks were delicious. The restaurant space was well laid out and was packed, they have a great patio open in good weather and huge windows overlooking the neighborhood. Highly recommend! read more

Crasqui - Black bean Soufflé - Venezuelan Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I've been a Twin Cities high-end restaurant foodie for over a decade, going to as many marquee places as I can. i have, and I cannot stress this enough, not ever made a reservation at a place, arrived and had the establishment say "Sorry, we don't have a table for you". We were waiting for over five minutes at the welcome table to be 'attended', so I think they still need to get their customer service wrinkles ironed out a bit. If you're in St Paul, feel free to attend but be cautious before driving more than 20 minutes. read more