Cru Cellars - Palma Ceia

I enjoyed my time at Cru Cellars! I had my book club here and everyone had a great time, especially with great service and food. I'm not sure why it took me this long to try it! They do have happy hour Monday to Friday from 3-6pm. I'll definitely come back! What I ordered:- Burrata & Tomato: balsamic glaze & basil- Truffle Fries with truffle aioli- Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread: house fig jam, prosciutto, cambozola blue, pickled onion, arugula balsamic- Fall Roasted Salad: arcadia mix, roasted butternut squash, charred broccolini, baby heirloom carrots, tomatoes, red onion, chevre, pepitas, maple mustard vinaigrette

Cru Cellars in Palma Ceia is a great spot for my book club's monthly meetings! We love catching up over happy hour while discussing our latest read. The staff is always accommodating, making sure our large table is ready upon arrival, which is much appreciated. While the service can vary--some nights are more attentive than others--we consistently enjoy our experience here.I usually go for the hummus plate, which is fresh, delicious, and the perfect light bite for a book club gathering. I've tried eating vegan here and there is little more than a salad that fits the bill, but they have several vegetarian selections. The ambiance is cozy, and the space is generally clean and inviting. Depending on the night, the atmosphere ranges from lively (with groups of friends and colleagues) to quiet and relaxed. A heads-up: the parking lot is small and fills up quickly when it's busy.Overall, Cru Cellars is a lovely local spot to unwind with good conversation and tasty bites. I'm not a wine drinker, but they have a wine club that some of the book club members really enjoy.

I stopped by Cru Cellars for dinner the other night. With only a few minutes of happy hour left, we decided to order all four of the food options from the happy hour menu which are half-off. The server was so nice and got our order in quickly so we didn't miss the happy hour deal. All of the servers were very nice and relaxed which was wonderful after a busy day at work. It was also really cute to see so many friends getting together at Cru Cellars for a wine night.My two favorite dishes were the Peri Peri Cauliflower and the Loaded Hummus. Oh my goodness--the peri peri cauliflower was perfectly fried and it was delicious with the cambozola cream. The loaded hummus was packed with tomato, pickled onion, and olives. The pita bread was perfect and I simply couldn't get enough. The burrata and tomato dish was very fresh which I appreciated. I loved the fresh basil and balsamic glaze. The truffle fries were actually really disappointing. They didn't taste like truffle at all and neither did the aioli. We also got the rustic lamb ragu which featured braised lamb shank, stewed tomato, and a whipped herbed ricotta.Will definitely be back for more hummus and cauliflower, among other dishes here!

My ideal wine bar. Cute intimate bar area with some outdoor seating options as well. Great happy hour hidden in south Tampa - $10 glass of their wine of the day with half off some apps. The wine of the day we tried was the Alma negra brut rose -- 10/10, I LOVED it. We also tried the loaded hummus app. The addition of the roasted tomatoes and crispy chickpeas was perfection, especially paired with their fried pita chips. Service at the bar was speedy and friendly. May be giving this place 5 starts when I eventually come back for a whole dinner meal!

We visited Cru Cellars for a quick happy hour drink, and a snack before meeting some friends out for dinner one night. I ended up getting a non-happy hour Bordeaux, which was amazing and my husband got a beer.We also ordered this delicious Peri Peri cauliflower! We were short on time and let them know, they got us our food quickly our drinks quickly and our bill quickly, and we were in and out in time to meet our friends.

We quite enjoyed our Christmas staff dinner at Crouse sellers. The Vinnie was my favorite it's delicious treat creamy and just the right amount to fill my belly!

Visited Cru Cellars on a Wednesday evening and to my surprise this cute wine bar/restaurant was hosting a holiday wine tasting. I didn't participate in the wine tasting as I was only going there for dinner but I will definitely be checking out the events page to see when the next one is! Came for a bite to eat and this place was the perfect spot. We ordered two appetizers and shared. Both were excellent! The server recommended the nachos which were amazing, every bite was full of flavor! We also ordered the Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread and if you like sweet & savory dishes, this is a must try! Fast service even with an event going on and fabulous food!

A cute spot with decent parking. The outdoor space is nice and cozy. We ended up sitting inside after all. There are separated rooms making it a more intimate vibe. The service was great. The food options were limited. We really expected a more full cheese and charcuterie menu, but they only had one type of cheese and meat to serve as a board which we all thought was odd. We each had a wine flight at a decent price. I did really enjoy the mushroom flatbread and the Brussels sprouts. It's a cute place for a girls night and to have the experience of a wine flight, but not the place for a big dinner or a focus on food. They did give my friend a free glass of bubbly because we were celebrating, which I felt was a nice touch!

Went here for a Sunday Brunch and loved the energy. It's smaller on the inside with no more than 8 tables. We split an order of mussels and got mimosas. The mussels were flavor packed and a fair portion size - more than enough to be shared. I loved that the mimosas had fun juice options. My favorites were the peach and guava juices! This would be a perfect date spot and I'll 100% be returning.

When we first entered it took a little bit to get seated but they have a niche wine collection that I spent that time browsing. I say niche because I was only able to find European wines. Lucky for us, when we got seated and saw the menu I saw that they were doing a wine night tasting. All the wines we tasted were Hungarian and I must say they were all very smooth and easy on the palate. When introducing the wines, it was helpful to understand the taste profile because when I tasted the wine I knew to be looking for those flavors. It helped me appreciate the wine more. When ordered the mussels and the Cru burger. The mussels were delicious and I 100% recommend. The burger on the other hand was nothing special. The fries were stale and the burger itself was decent, most definitely not worth $19, that's way over priced for what you get. Overall the wine tasting was great, the service was alright and food could have been better.