Cranes

Love it here, staff very nice and friendly and food was amazing

Great food

I generally steer clear of fusion-themed restaurants because making fusion food is a high risk business that can easily offend adherents/devotees of the various cuisines that form the basis of said fusion. In the case of Cranes, you have an example of a restaurant that successfully walked the fusion tightrope and delivered a culinary experience that was grounded in the Spanish tradition and further refined by Japanese influences. The result - the omakase option - was wonderful and satisfying. Every item was thoughtfully prepared and presented with a sensibility that reflects both Spanish and Japanese influences.
To top this off, the staff was friendly and attentive. Highly recommended. Look forward to the next visit.

Chef Pepe Moncayo and team have created an excellent experience. The Omakase menu is fantastic, showcasing a compelling selection of items blending flavors and textures. I look forward to returning many times.

We did the Omakase tasting menu. Everything was fresh and delicious- would definitely recommend. The service was great the restaurant and the chef came out to talk to us. We will definitely be back!

Easily one of the best, if not the best, restaurants in D.C. right now. Cannot recommend it enough. Both the dinner and lunch tasting menus are exceptional, as is the service.

Fantastic Food & Beverage!

The food wasn't as good as we were expecting. The service wasn't as professional as we think it should be for an upscale restaurant. The music was inappropriate for a restaurant of this level. In summary - we'll pass on Cranes next time.

It was awesome! The food was on point and highly elevated.

I will recommend this restaurant to my friends. And post some pictures on social media.

Omakase was phenomenal. Refined, tasty. Gabby, our waitress, was knowledgeable of the entire menu. She also had great sake and cocktail recommendations. Pepe, the executive chef, came to our table to see how our meal was going. No rush even though our reservation was at 830. Just an overall treat!

Cranes offers the most interesting food that I know of in the District. The restaurant is beautifully designed, and as a five-time return customer, I can vouch for the very high level of service. Alfred

Every dish was delicious. Serving are very generous for small plates. Focused menu, yet good variety of dishes offered. The outdoor seating is welcoming, with greenery and heaters. Will definitely return.

The food was delicious I ordered the 6 course meal which was beautifully served and unusual. We ate outdoors which was not to noisy though it is in a busy part of DC

The food and service is amazing! We loved the Omakase and the service was impeccable

Food cold, drink sticky at bottom no napkin or coaster; food uninspired... dissapointing bao bun

The food was amazing, but the general beverage/checking on us/bringing the check part of the service was not so great. We ate outside with a view of the street traffic - the ambiance inside was much better.

The food was nothing short of sublime! When visiting order the Omakase, well worth the modest expense with the pairing. Got a chance to speak with the head chef and owner. Truly a humble artist and his craft clearly shows his passion. This is a can't miss and the DC area owes it to itself to make sure this wonderful experience doesn't fall victim to the economy/covid downturn. Please visit, we enjoyed it thoroughly during our visit during the cherry blossoms.

The food is extraordinary. You must try the churros. you’re welcome.

A great restaurant that focuses on the cuisine and the experience. Definitely embodied many of the dishes I have had during my travels to Spain. Worth the experience.

Wonderful dishes paired with great beverages! Our server was also amazing.

Great place with great service. The presentation of the food was beautifully done (we had the 8-course meal with pairings and some). Two of the dishes were too salty, but the rest (& the extras they gave) were absolutely delicious! And fresh oysters every day! The pairings also went surprisingly well with each dish (none missed each flavor profile). All the staff were very helpful and friendly from start to finish. We will definitely go again. Also, it is very COVID-19 friendly. Outdoor space is cute and in an alley as well as well heated with propane fire features. Inside is very well designed, including even the bathrooms, and spread out. Also has a private event room for larger parties.

A stellar experience! We had the omakase with the wine / sake pairing. Every bite was a treat. The service was gracious and efficient. Highly recommended.

Great food and beautiful restaurant.

I can't wait to go back, it was so good. The duck was the best I ever had. Mussels, the best I ever had.

We went with a group of guys and because we were hungry we did the omakase meal. It was a disappointing amount of food. Halfway through the courses, we added several appetizers and mains to make sure that there was enough food to go around.

What we ate was decent but definitely not worth $85/person.

Great experience. They were very accommodating, and provided an incredible Omakase and beverage pairing. Make sure you try the mushroom soup!

Exquisite expensive elegant

My only comment is my drinks were very light. The amount in each glass was less than what you would think should be poured when you are at the chef's table.

My favorite would definitely recommend to anyone! Good food is all I can say!

Excellent meal, thank you. Glad that you are going strong despite the pandemic.

Food did not seem fresh. Service was painfully slow.

Amazing service, great food, beautiful presentation. Love this place.

The food was delicious. Great ambience and appreciate all the safety precautions during this difficult time. Will definitely go back.

We had a wonderful special occasion birthday brunch at Crane's. Food and drinks were delicious and presented beautifully. My only complaint is that the dessert portions were very small considering their price.

Great place with plenty of capacity. We first went when they opened right before COVID shutdowns back in Feb and it was good but they were still working out the kinks. The second time was even better. Was able to snag a reservation on Friday an hour before when no other place had availability due to the 25% capacity rule. This is the best kept secret in DC and won’t last long once things fully reopen. Highly recommend.

The dishes and presentation of their omakase menu were very creative and tasty. We had a wine pairing as well and this is a great value. The staff is well informed and very attentive, kindly informing us on the dishes ans their complexity. I think we have to be fair and realize that it’s hard to have a lively ambiance in the aftermath of COVID-19 in this location. I wish them to stay in business a long time, continue to put out quality food like this and return to a lively atmosphere as soon as the times allow. Well done!

Nice menu and quality of food!!! Highly recommended!!

Wonderful food and great service. Get the omakasi. Covid protocols were great, and they also have outdoor dining. I love the fusion of Spanish and Japanese cuisine. Very unique and special meal

Food was phenomenal and I am so glad I listened to our server Saraih and ordered the Bento box. What a nice surprise and great chance to savor the chef's talent and creativity. My low scores on ambience and noise are a little unfair as I asked to be seated outside where option is limited to street seating- that's what you get. Inside is NICE!