CRU - Bar à Huitres

Fred

5.0

One of the best spots on the South Shore for oysters & seafood. Everything is always fresh & delicious, with great service & a fantastic atmosphere. Always a great experience at CRU!

Sheldon

5.0

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.

Maddy

5.0

First off, we ordered so much food. Like so much. We just wanted to try everything as we really love their sister restaurant Primi Piatti, & let me tell you, we were not disappointed & we WILL be back soon.
We tried Rockefeller oysters for the first time & HOLY COW!!!! I am not an oyster person but these were unbelievable. A must order. The yellowfin tuna sashimi, absolutely unreal. Bone marrow with added beef tartare on top? Honestly blew me away. The octopus, some of the best I've ever had. The mashed potato, delicious. Caesar brussel sprouts? Also delicious. It was consistently amazing bites, probably anything on the menu will be just as good as anything I ordered, but you really need to try either the lamb chops, or the Chilean Sea bass. Just trust me!!!
We went on a Sunday & it was their first Sunday open so it was understandably slower than usual in there. Not the service, just the restaurant wasn't packed, which I personally love. Service was great & fast by Justin & Enrique, nothing short of amazing. Drinks were flowing & delicious. Prices were high, but the quality of food & service made it completely worth the price to us. I can't wait for my next visit to Cru. Thank you guys for your service & incredible recommendations.

Sabrina

3.0

Overall great food & experience, the only part that was disappointing was after the first portion of the evening (drinks, oysters ,appetizer) our waiter disappeared & the food took some time but no one told us it was backed up in the kitchen …. & the pasta had ground filet mignon which was not written on the menu it said braised filet mignon so it tasted like an elevated hamburger helper it wasn't bad but not what I expected from a restaurant where I'm expecting a culinary experience, it felt very brasserie style food !!

Jake

5.0

Cru is a well-placed restaurant in the heart of Saint-Lambert. With the prime real estate comes high expectations, & Cru delivers in terms of food, service, & atmosphere. Their oysters are notably great, along with a vast drink selection to match. I personally had the Wagyu burger, & was pleasantly surprised by its quality. Prices are on the high side, but not outrageous. The vibes are great, though the only detractor was that we sat outside & there was no music playing at all. I assume Saint-Lambert residents are not fans of loud music & they effectively killed that part of the vibe. Overall, great resto. Definitely will be back.

Dee

5.0

We reserved on a Saturday evening & the restaurant was loud & full but that didn't matter once we ordered the seafood platter, octopus, & calamari as entrees. All very delish & Oysters were very fresh! Amazed at our starters we continued on to our mains. We will definitely return!!

Breanna

5.0

We had reserved a private room for a birthday dinner. The staff was excellent, attentive quick & kind. The food was outstanding. Had oysters, tartare, burrata & dessert one of those restaurants that always hits the spot.

Sandrine

5.0

Oysters were amazing, as were the bucatini with mushroom sauce & duck magret. The wine selection is excellent, & our server was super nice.

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5.0

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!

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5.0

The best terrace & fine dining in the area. Excellent wine selection & Impeccable service - try the oysters for sure! Worth your money.