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Cru Cafe
18 Pinckney Street
Charleston, SC 29401
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Lunch Menu
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Lunch Menu
Served from 11:00 3:00
Salads
Chinese Chicken Salad
Julienne Napa Cabbage, Carrots, Peppers, Daikon, Red Onion, Fried Wontons, and Ginger Dressing
- Appetizer $9.00
- Entree $12.25
Mesclun Fried Goat Cheese
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Red Onion, Pine Nut Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Appetizer $9.00
- Entree $12.25
Butter Lettuce Salad
Poached Pears, Walnuts, Gorgonzola, Honey Sherry Vinaigrette
- Appetizer $9.00
- Entree $12.25
Duck Confit Arugula Salad
Candied Pecans, Tomato, Fried Onions, Port Wine Vinaigrette
- Appetizer $9.00
- Entree $12.25
Cru Caesar Salad
Parmesan, Sourdough Crouton, Caesar Dressing
- Appetizer $9.00
- Entree $12.25
Small Plates
Fried Calamari
$10.75
Slaw and Sesame Dressing
White Wine Truffled Mussels
$10.25
Tomato Concassé, Peppers, Marinara
House-Smoked Salmon
$9.75
Rye, Housemade Pickles, Dill Cream
Fried Green Tomato
$10.75
Pork Belly Croutons, Sheep's Milk Feta, Smoked Tomato Caramel
Lunch Sandwiches & Wraps
Choose one: fries, mash potato, salad, asian slaw, fresh fruit
Garlic Chicken Club*
$9.95
Pepper Jack, Sourdough Bread
Balsamic Portabello Wrap*
$8.95
Vegetables and Mozzarella Wrap
Capicola, Salami & Prosciutto*
$9.95
Mozzarella, Balsamic Reduction
Angus Burger Au Poivre
$8.50- Add pepper jack, cheddar, poblano, bacon, caramelized onions (each)
- $0.50
Shrimp B.L.T*
$12.50
Pepper Jack, Beurre Blanc
Coconut Fried Oyster Wrap
$9.95
with Carm Onions, Chipotle Mayo, Pepper Jack
BBQ Beef Brisket
$10.25
Southern Slaw, Zesty BBQ Sauce
Smoked Turkey and Brie*
$9.95
Arugula, Apple Chutney
General Tso's Chicken Caesar Wrap
$10.50Lunch Entree
Orange Glazed Tilapia
$13.95
with Mixed Greens, Pear, Tomato, Pine Nut, Honey Sherry Vinaigrette
Shrimp & Angel Hair
$12.75
Tomato, Basil and Garlic
Caramelized Onion Meatloaf
$11.75
Mash Potato, Mushroom Gravy
Cru's General Tso's Chicken
$10.95
Fried Rice and Asian Slaw
Sides
Four Cheese Macaroni
$8.50Sauteed Vegetables
$4.50French Fries
$4.50Mash Potato
$4.50Potato Gratin
$4.50Seared Mushrooms
$4.95Truffle Fries
$7.25Fried Onions
$4.50
*available for soup and half sandwich
Salads
Chinese Chicken Salad
Julienne Napa Cabbage, Carrots, Daikon, Peppers, Red Onion, Fried Wontons, Ginger Vinaigrette
- Appetizer $9.00
- Entree $12.25
Butter Lettuce Salad
Poached Pears, Walnuts, Gorgonzola, Honey Sherry Vinaigrette
- Appetizer $9.00
- Entree $12.25
Buttermilk Fried Oyster Salad
Mixed Greens, Apple Smoked Bacon, Cherry Tomato, Red Onion, Honey Sherry Vinaigrette
- Appetizer $9.00
- Entree $12.25
Mesclun Fried Goat Cheese
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Red Onion, Pine Nut Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Appetizer $9.00
- Entree $12.25
Duck Confit Arugula Salad
Candied Pecans, Tomato, Fried Onions, Port Wine Vinaigrette
- Appetizer $9.00
- Entree $12.25
Cru Caesar Salad
Parmesan, Sourdough Crouton, Caesar Dressing
- Appetizer $9.00
- Entree $12.25
Small Plates
Fried Calamari
$10.25
Slaw and Sesame Dressing
Sesame Tuna
$15.25
General Tso's Brussel Sprouts
Fried Green Tomato
$10.75
Pork Belly Croutons, Sheep's Milk Feta, Smoked Tomato Caramel
White Wine Truffled Mussels
$10.25
Tomato Concassé, Peppers, Marinara
CRU Burrata
$10.25
Heirloom Tomatoes, Chimichurri
Pecan Fried Brie
$10.25
Fig Compote, Local Honey
House-Smoked Salmon
$9.75
Rye, Housemade Pickles, Dill Cream
Sesame Tuna
$15.25
General Tso's Brussels Sprouts, Asian Slaw
Peaches N Cream
$9.75
Grilled Balsamic Peach, Honey Cream, Bacon Jam
Pasta and Risotto
Grilled Basil Shrimp
$21.95
Orecchiette Pasta, Kielbasa, Peas, Cremini Mushrooms, Concassé
Ginger Seared Salmon
$22.95
Lemon Risotto, Sautéed Vegetables
Garlic Seared Scallops
$22.95
Angel Hair Pasta, Spicy Marinara, Fresh Mozzarella
Thai Seafood Risotto
$23.95
Coconut Milk, Soy, Sriracha, Basil Rice
Grill
Served with Arugula Greens & One Sauce. Sauces: Chimichurri, Smoked Tomato Demi, Honey Chipotle, Horseradish Cream, extra sauce - $1
Center Cut Tuna Steak
$29.00Chicken Paillard
$18.00C.A.B. New York Strip
- Market Price
C.A.B. Rib Eye
$28.50Double Cut Pork Chop
$20.00Dinner Entree
Grilled Local Swordfish
$24.95
Watermelon Gazpacho, Beef Steak Tomato, Gorgonzola, Baby Arugula
Pecan-Smoked Duck Breast
$22.95
Fingerling Potato, Duck Confit, Shiitake and Haricot Verts Hash, Maple Bourbon Demi
Poblano and Mozzarella Fried Chicken
$22.95
Potato Gratin, Sautéed Vegetables, Honey Chipotle Salsa
BBQ Berkshire Pork Shank
$23.95
Mash Potato, Sauteed Vegetables, BBQ Demi
Grilled Pock Chop
$24.95
Brie, Apple Chutney, Field Pea and Brussels Sprout Succotash, Demi-Glace
White Wine
Tariquet White Blend, France 2011
- Glass $6.50
- Bottle $26.00
Primaterra Pinot Grigio, Venezie Italy 2011
- Glass $7.50
- Bottle $30.00
Hugues Beaulieu Picpoul, Languedoc, France 2011
- Glass $7.75
- Bottle $31.00
Drylands Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ 2012
- Glass $8.50
- Bottle $34.00
Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier,Napa Valley 2011
- Glass $7.50
- Bottle $30.00
Martin Codax Alabarino, Rias Biaxas, Spain 2010
- Glass $8.50
- Bottle $34.00
Louis Latour "Grand Ardeche" Chardonnay, France 2010
- Glass $8.50
- Bottle $34.00
Max Ferd. Richter Riesling, Mosel, Germany 2011
- Glass $7.50
- Bottle $30.00
Red Wine
La Vielle Ferme Rhone Blend, France 2010
- Glass $6.50
- Bottle $26.00
R, Stuart Big Fire Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2010
- Glass $9.25
- Bottle $37.00
Poggio Anima Sangiovese, Italy 2011
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $36.00
The Crusher Petite Sirah, Clarksburg, Aust. 2011
- Glass $9.25
- Bottle $37.00
Peirano Estate "Six Clones" Merlot, Lodi 2010
- Glass $8.25
- Bottle $33.00
Bodini Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2011
- Glass $8.50
- Bottle $34.00
Pedroncelli "Mother Clone" Zinfandel, California 2010
- Glass $8.25
- Bottle $34.00
Rock and Vine Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2011
- Glass $9.25
- Bottle $37.00
Cold Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke
$2.00Sprite
$2.00Root Beer
$2.00Arnold Palmer Mint Julip Tea
$2.00Tea
$2.00Sweet Tea
$2.00Water
$4.00
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About Us
For more than two decades, Cru Catering and Café Executive Chef and Owner John Zucker has been creating a recipe for success in the Lowcountry. His award-winning catering division, Cru Catering, has been voted Best Caterer consecutively since 2001 and his restaurant, Cru Café, is Charleston’s hidden gem receiving accolades and write-ups yearly thanks to John Zucker’s ambition to offer a delicious gourmet twist to comfort food. Cru Café opened in 2002 and is ranked as one of Charleston’s top eateries.