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    Cru Charlotte

    3.4 (29 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Lobster Mac N Cheese
    Shionda F.

    Catch a vibe at CRU CRU is the nations first franchised hookah & CBD lounge, so for you hookah lovers they have a little bit of everything to offer . Every dish we tried was packed with flavor I couldn't get enough of the lobster seafood Mac , that Mac was the the truth & the light lol . Fun drinks, music, hookah & more . For me I'm catching a vibe before the crowd comes in , so to duly note go early to avoid the club crowd . When we arrived it was pretty laid back for the most part . They offer brunch on Sunday's as well as daily drink specials .

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    Jennifer E.

    Came here for brunch for a friend's birthday, and it definitely was a VIBE! We arrived around 12:50pm and had to wait as the place opened up at 1pm. Once 1pm hit, he had to check in with security, which they I.D. 21+. Once we were let it, we checked in with the hostess & let her know we had a reservation. We sat down, and the D.J. was playing GREAT music! It's a very small quaint place, but the D. J. playing music helped us get hype and get into the vibe. They told us we got free mimosas for brunch, so all 3 of us got free mimosas, which tasted GREAT! the orange juice was refreshing and complimented our meals. I had ordered the Crab cakes that was listed on their brunch menu but the waitress said that they were out of them and that they never have Crab cakes so I ended up getting the omlette and some French fries. My friend got the shrimp and grits, which the shrimp was great, but she said the grits could have been better. Overall, this is a very nice lounge vibe that I will definitely come back and visit! Definitely recommend this place.

    I gave this place a chance after it got shot up because I think it's a black owned business. the security was excellent but when it was time to order food the lady told me to scan the bar code. when I did I wanted to try the cru burger which came with Lettuce, Tomato & Cru Sauce. Served with Salted Kettle Chips Cheese Options: American, Pepper Jack, Cheddar. when I received my food I only got a burger with onions and tomatoes. no side or no sauce. when I asked for the rest, the manager came to me with and smart attitude and said "what's the problem" after I just said you know what it's not worth it they came out with chips and a magical whipped up sauce. that's called robbery. to your own people. why lie on the menu and give people different after they pay. please just shut it down or get better people to run your business. Why am I getting charged a whole meal for one burger

    Salmon dinner plate slim salmon but delicious.
    Deonta L.

    Let me start off by saying the flavors here are phenomenal the only issue I have working at night and ordering through ubereats is the portions. I usually order the salmon sometimes you get it it's a baby piece half and sometimes you get little to no vegetables. But the flavor is always there!

    Steak Quesadilla

    Ambiance was perfect, Drinks were very good and reasonably priced. I went for taco Tuesday, they do have a 2 hour dining limit which threw me off . Dj was fantastic he definitely kept the vibe going. Waitress were very beautiful and attentive. I would definitely recommend going. Definitely try the steak quesadillas

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    Celeste W.

    I love Cru. It's definitely a whole vibe. If you're looking to go out with your man, a group of friends or a large group. This is a good spot as it accommodates everyone. I highly recommend going to their IG and making a reservation first. All the DJ's are bomb but I mostly go on nights where DJCA 704 is there cause babyyy them transitions are something serious. I'm only giving 4 stars today because the other day I went without a reservation (on a Thursday) and we got in but the wait for a quesadilla was an hour. I get it, it gets busy and with staffing right now, it can be a challenge but I was seeing people who ordered wings after me getting their food. All I wanted was a chicken quesadilla. Other than that, the drinks are good and strong. Hookahs are super flavorful, you can get them with or without CBD. The servers do a great job at always making sure you're good and checking in. I appreciate that about this place. Definitely check them out!

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    Best wings in the city, the vibe is great too. The service was great as well, and the DJ was crushing it

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    Service sucks. Been here an hour and no food no drinks. Made reservations and was told to move several times

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    Vibes are always good, but service is just horrible. Absolutely horrible! Have very lowe expectations

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    the worst customer service waited an hour for my food then another hour just for the syrup do yourselves a favor and do not go here

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    Cru was a great place and great vibes. The waitresses were kind and constantly checking on us.

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    Omg this place is amazing... not to mention my server Julie she is greeaaatttt...would recommend but when you make sure you ask for JULIE..

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    Cozy, cool ambience and delicious cocktails. The bartenders…read morehave a wealth of knowledge in their craft and can make something for even the pickiest of drinkers. Make a reservation or enjoy the standing bar space, as walk-in seating is limited, especially on the weekends.

    Honestly some of the most rude, negligent service I've experienced in a while…read more Context: Bar was at 25% capacity I pride myself on being a genial, accommodating person Attempted multiple times to thoughtfully engage staff From the moment we entered, our service staff was either dismissive, condescending, or negligent. Could not leave fast enough. The overall decor and vibe was great, just our assigned person was lackluster in every regard. EDIT (5/27/28): When we entered and sat down, to the bartenders credit, he swiftly asked us what we wanted. As we were describing the general vibe of the drinks we wanted, the attitude of the bartender manifested as very condescending and lacking in general back-and-forth discourse. Despite the dismissive attitude, but after the drinks were made, we attempted to thank the bartender, but his only response was a derisive chortle before walking off. For the remainder of our stay, he was flirting with some female patrons at the other end of the bar. Sharing pictures, conversation, and general good service while we were ignored until we asked for the check to pay and leave as quickly as possible.

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    Sneak Clt

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    Wow what an experience! I'm in Charlotte for the weekend, and my good friend's colleague…read morerecommended we come here after dinner for drinks. There's outdoor seating, and initially we wanted to sit outside but we didn't have reservations. Luckily, they seated us at a small corner section near the back of the bar. It's very cozy and intimate inside. Just my type of vibe. The service was top tier. They were unable to validate our parking because of some sort of discrepancy with the signage outside and lack of having the proper equipment for validation. To make up for it, they offered us complimentary champagne to start. We were not expecting that, and pleasantly surprised! Their menu has an eclectic selection of cocktails, both full and mini. We opted to order from the mini cocktail menu, and we each ordered two drinks. I had the Creepy cucumber cocktail and it was refreshingly sweet and probably my favorite drink of the night. I also ordered the Don't Shy Away which was a sour and spicy rum concoction with carrot in it. It was definitely spicy and had a puréed texture. I really enjoyed it. And, then don't get me started on the music!!! The dj was masterful. He played all the types of music I love and he mixed them in such a refreshing way. I ended up asking him for his contact information before leaving, and whether he does weddings because my fiancé and I are currently looking for a DJ. He was just that good. This would definitely be my spot if I lived here in Charlotte. It was the perfect way for us to end the night.

    Ugh, I so wanted to LOVE this place! It's in my friend's neighborhood and near some other spots we…read morelove. But it just hit me as average. It's a small intimate setting and I do love the dark aesthetic they did. Gives it a swanky vibe and makes a great date spot. But they were burning incense in the tiny space and it was overwhelming. The other bar guests sitting next to us agreed. *They did finally pick up on it and the staff moved it toward the kitchen door* Staff was friendly as well, though, it was busy and looked as if they had a trainee in tow, so attention was lacking just a bit. So why we came: The drinks were average to me. One was weird (Pineapple Fried Rice) and I just couldn't get it sit well on my palate - and I tried - sip after sip. But the mixologist saw my struggle and swapped it out for a different one. I did like the Don't Shy Away - it was an interesting take on a margarita with a strong carrot base. The Whispering Dove was a take on a Paloma and I couldn't find the lemongrass infusion on my palate. So I found it pretty basic, but pricey. So overall, decent. And I might stop buy if I was stuck in the area again.

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    3.5/5 stars. Went back to Blue Door to give it another chance with the new menu... it's still my…read moreleast favorite cocktail bar in all of charlotte. The menu this time is theme park theme... again, a fun concept but not well executed. Pretty overwhelming, especially with the bartenders explaining the menu to us twice with the same spiel there is too much to look at it makes it difficult to pay attention to the drinks. I really did not love my drink (starbreaker?) you could only taste the lychee The bartenders not a vibe, it was not that comfortable to sit at the bar. They now serve food, hotdogs... which do NOT match the vibe at all, so that was interesting that their only food (other than the free popcorn) is not hot dogs..

    This place blue my mind…read more I was visiting my best friend while in town for a conference on amusement ride standards. We had a reservation for Blue Door for Saturday night, and it was amazing. Now while she was vaguely aware of their "spirited kingdom" menu, I had NO CLUE. It was the best surprise! They have such a cool menu with a full theme park map containing 4 lands with 4 cocktails each. The cocktails all match the type of ride they are, it's honestly such a cool idea, and it was so well done. I loved the art. I will say, I was skeptical that all of their drinks would actually work and worried that they'd be too caught up in the theme to make results but . . . Oh my goodness I was so impressed by the drinks here. I think a lot of bars these days can get so caught up in trying to be unique that their drinks become nearly undrinkable. This place definitely doesn't suffer there. They brought us an aperitif when we came in, but unfortunately I have a blueberry allergy so we skipped that. We had 4 drinks between the 2 of us and they were all awesome. I ordered the star breaker and the green dragon (what can I say, I love gin and a good coaster), and they were both balanced and tasty. My friend got the diablo and the neon shift, and they were both fantastic as well! The neon shift was served with a black light too which was super cute. The one drink I have to call out specifically is the green dragon. There was something about this drink that was so unique, I have genuinely never had anything like it but I would order it a thousand times over. It's so good. It keeps me up at night. It haunts my every bar order. I will be writing home about it. What else can I say about this place - the service was great, the atmosphere was fun, and the DJ was amazing. I thought "wow this guy really likes sax covers" only to look over and see him PLAYING HIS SAXOPHONE LIVE?? Iconic. This place was perfect and I wouldn't change a thing about it. The spirited kingdom menu will only be around for 6 months according to the waitress, so definitely catch it while it's there! If I'd heard about it sooner, I would've maybe descended upon them with 200+ theme park engineers in town for the conference (maybe it's a good thing I didn't know they were there until after it was over), but instead I will just say DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW

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    4.2
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