Cru Cafe - Charleston

Mussels, in a tomato sauce, were a spectacular start!

As locals we are privileged to be able to explore our city's varied dining options. We always start at Cru. Tonight's meal was an exceptional reminder of why we dine there. Buttery scallops, perfectly presented rib eye, fried green tomatoes with pork belly lardons paired with Oregon pinot noir (Janet) local beer (me) made for a memorable evening. THANK-YOU to Jason our server, Kelly our host, who runs the show, and the masterful chef for a wonderful evening. Of course we'll be back.

Great spot downtown, we sat on the porch. While the place was busy it wasn't crowded. We started with the fried green tomatoes with pork belly croutons. Dont miss it the honey glaze sauce was tops! I ordered the Shrimp BLT, and fries and it did not disappoint. The flavor of the lettuce and tomato topping though vinegary wasn't overwhelming and paired nicely with the sauce used to cook the shrimp. The addition of pepper jack cheese on lightly toasted sourdough bun was a flavor sensation. The c … – show

This quaint eatery is tucked away on a side street near the market. The menu is varied and will probably satisfy any hungry customer at reasonable cost. The place is tight on space and popular at the weekend. We ate indoors and the rating would be higher, but I have to call out the head chef with a bad attitude.

Excellent experience. The food is delicious. We had the mussels, Chinese chicken salad, fried green tomatoes, side vegetables, and truffle Parmesan fries. Everything was phenomenal. The outdoor patio is lovely. Note: there is no draft beer.