CRU - Bar à Huîtres in Saint-Lambert, offers a most creative menu. A wide range of seafood and fish and a selection of tartare and meats aged on site. A dedicated chef will offer you about fifteen oyster varieties every night. The incredible staff will suggest the perfect wine pairing for your dish. With its affordable prices, this restaurant is accessible to everyone. A beautiful discovery, well located, beautiful decor and a relaxing ambiance. You'll love your meal!
CRU offers a refined dining experience with consistently excellent seafood, where the oysters are a standout and the tartare and yellowfin tuna sashimi frequently earn high praise. Dishes are described as beautifully plated and flavorful, from the octopus and sea bass to other fresh seafood options, with generous portions that often leave little room for dessert. Service is generally attentive and welcoming, with a thoughtfully curated wine program that complements the menu. The atmosphere can range from warm and intimate to lively and bustling, and some guests note that the terrace seating can be a bit wobbly while others enjoy the ambiance for a special night. A few visits highlight occasional inconsistencies in timing or execution and occasional lapses such as oysters not being perfectly fresh or gaps in service, yet these are typically outweighed by the quality and presentation of the dishes. Overall CRU is widely regarded as a top choice for a memorable seafood-focused dinner, offering flavorful plates, strong wine pairings, and an experience that many reviewers say they would return for.
Oh, it's absolutely tragic what's happening in St. Lambert. I went into CRU - Bar à Huîtres expecting a delightful disaster-because really, who trusts a seafood bar in a quiet suburban town?-& they had the audacity to be actually competent.
Here is a review for those who enjoy being'suffocated' by quality.
A Suburban Tragedy: My Evening at CRU
If you're looking for a place where the staff ignores you & the food tastes like a lukewarm freezer bag, stay far away from CRU. I was fully prepared to hate-watch an oyster bar in St. Lambert, but the staff ruined my cynical mood by being-wait for it-friendly & efficient. The absolute nerve of this place:
The Cutlery Crisis: They actually changed our utensils after every single course. Apparently, using the same fork for your appetizer & your dessert is'too much to ask' for these people.
The Staff Overload: There were basically two people per table. I felt so judged by their constant attention & seamless service. It's a small, elegant space, so you can't even hide from the professionalism.
The'Inedible' Highlights
We started with a seafood platter that was a total eyesore. Gravlax, shrimp, salmon tartare, oysters, & caviar? It was a colorful nightmare of'freshness.' Then came the Caesar salad. I hope you like the taste of'perfectly balanced lemon' &'homemade dressing,' because that's the torture I had to endure.
The Main Courses were even worse:
The Crab Sabotage: One friend ordered the oyster pasta, & because they knew it was her birthday, they buried it under a mountain of extra crab meat. How am I supposed to see my pasta under all that free, high-quality seafood?
The Tortellini Trauma: The veal tortellini came in a creamy, spicy sauce, & the portions were'huge.' It's like they want you to be full & satisfied. The tortellini à la vodka with burrata was equally offensive in its deliciousness.
The Final Blow: Heart Attack City
By the time dessert arrived, I was ready to call my lawyer.
The Crème Brûlée: Served in a bowl the size of a small swimming pool.
The Apple Cinnamon Doughnut Thing: They take French doughnut dough, stuff it with apples, drench it in caramel & heavy cream, & then expect you to just go home? I couldn't even sleep that night because I was busy hallucinating about cinnamon.
The Verdict: $349 for three people, including drinks, tax, & tip. For that price, you get an incredible meal, top-tier service, & a complete lack of things to complain about.
I'll be going back, obviously, but only so I can continue to suffer through their excellence. Highly NOT recommended if you enjoy mediocre experiences.
On passe toujours une belle soirée & les plats sont excellent tout comme le service. Merci à Caroline au bar qui nous a servis, une vraie perle, elle connais le menu par coeur, nous a bien conseillé pour la nourriture & pour le vin, meilleure serveuse que nous avons eu & on en a fait des restaurants!
Feb 23, 2025
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💫💫💫💫💫Juste un beau wooooo ! Nous restons à Saint-lambert & nous venons de découvrir ce petit trésor ! La nourriture est délicieuse , nous avons exploré le homard sauce à la bisque & bout de boeuf, c'était délicieux , le mariage des saveurs, BRAVO AU CUISINER🤗😋! Tristan , notre barman nous a fait un cocktail signature plusss que délicieux ! Julian c'est assuré de notre satisfaction , un service 5 étoiles ! Nous avons très hâte de revenir pour avoir un autres beau moment 🤗
Soirée parfaite pour notre 13e anniversaire. Merci à Tristan qui remplaçait au bar & qui nous a offert un service 5 ⭐️. L'entrée de pieuvre grillée & d'huîtres chaude style rockfeller sont à se jeter par terre! Délicieux loup de mer en plat au bon goût de grillade. Tout était sublime! Tout le personnel attentionné. Merci encore.
Cru Bar à Huîtres, un restaurant haut de gamme situé sur la rue Victoria, en plein coeur de St-Lambert, dans une bâtisse patrimoniale. Resto élégant, confort contemporain, décor sobre, ambiance bistro -chic & décontractée. Grande terrasse extérieure & salon privée au sous-sol pour réception intime. Une cuisine chaleureuse, raffinée & subtile qui se démarque par son originalité. Une expérience gastronomique au-delà de mes attentes. La carte des vins est impressionnante. Une cuisine généreuse & gourmande. De la fraîcheur dans l'assiette, du bonheur en bouche. Des textures & des présentations appétissantes. Pour diner d'anniversaire, c'est l'endroit par excellence. Le personnel est courtois & professionnel. Le service est irréprochable. Une équipe de passionnés qui prennent à coeur leur travail, la réussite, le succès de l'entreprise. Félicitations & b ravi à toute l'équipe du resto Cru Bar à huîtres. Vous faites un excellent travail. Longue vie à votre entreprise. Bon appétit.
C'est la nourriture qui mérite les 2 étoiles sur 5. Ambiance très froide & non professionnelle & le restaurant est ex-trê-me-ment bruyant. Les serveurs au bar étaient sans hésitations complètement saouls. On ne se sent pas bienvenus.
Il devait y avoir 10 serveurs sur l'étage & le service était quand même lamentable. J'avais envie de visiter ce resto depuis plusieurs années, avoir su, j'aurais attendu plusieurs années encore. 100% décevant
Super belle soirée au Restaurant CRU - Bar à Huîtres. La nourriture était plus que délicieuse, le service impeccable & l'ambiance vraiment agréable. Les portions sont généreuses, les huîtres étaient vraiment incroyables & que dire du gâteau au fromage avec colis de framboises. Nous n'avions plus faim, mais nous avons quand même pris un dessert. Très beau restaurant intime & vraiment un très bon service!
Wonderful service & delicious food!!! Staff was very attentive, didn't matter who you spoke to. They truly work as one team. Aside from the yummy oyster bar, we had the seabass & clam chowder, which we enjoyed immensely; would have licked the plates clean if it was socially acceptable. Also had a negroni & blueberry cocktail; very pleasing to the tastebuds & to the eyes. We are already planning to go back, but with more people. Might seem on the pricey side, but not after you've experienced it. Definitely recommending to others to give it a whirl!
Nov 6, 2022
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