Sky, Isabella, and G are the best! Pulled up with 15 people and got excellent service. If you're thinking about going here- do yourself a favor and go. Food and atmosphere were incredible. read more

Visiting from Los Angeles, CA. The establishment was a random choice. I must say, It has been the best meal that I have had in Florida! We were welcomed and seated by sweet Scarlett. Our server,Jose, was the best. Very respectful, professional, attentive and knowledgeable. The manager, Kong, came to greet us and made sure we were satisfied. In my curious conversation we found out that he was from LA, CA as well! We mentioned that we wished they had a Crane in California. The food was AMAZING! As an appetizer we shared a beet mango salad. It was so well prepared. My hunny had the surf and turf. He said it was delicious and cooked perfectly. I had the filet mignon plate over vegetables. They were both cooked to perfection! the steak was so tender and flavorful! We also had a side of white rice and it was also perfectly cooked. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND The CRANE. read more

We truly wanted this place to be all that it seemed, unfortunately it fell very flat. To start, we attempted to order the beef carpaccio. We were told that they were out of this item. For the benefit of the doubt these things can happen but typically a Friday 615 dinner running out of several items is a bit surprising. Our friends also were told several items were not available. The grilled octopus was a nice second choice appetizer. We enjoyed it. The sauce and texture were great. We then moved onto the main course, which was a crab-cake dinner with fried green tomatoes and capers. We were told that they were out of green tomatoes. We select selected risotto. Unfortunately for this price point we were let down. It was hard to distinguish the crab with all of the other binding sauces, and bread? The risotto came out in a big clump, it was very dry as if it were reheated and not freshly made. I wish I could give a better rating. We had hoped that this would be another new restaurant on our radar however lights out on this one and on to the next. I would like to end on a positive note. Our waitress Rachel was very friendly and a good server. Nice ambience too. read more

The Crane - Crab Cake and replacement risotto (out of green tomatoes, and capers) - Seafood Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

The food here was generally good, but there were a few dishes that didn't impress me. The Wagyu dumplings were completely average, with a few hard pieces and only 4 dumplings. The tartare and ceviche appetizers were served with only three crackers each. And the truffle fries didn't taste like truffle at all. Also, for the price of the sides, we were only served 4 pieces of asparagus. Portion sizes are not sufficient for large parties. On the positive side, the Wagyu steak was cooked perfectly and served with vegetables. The restaurant also has a huge bar with tables along the walls. I'd go back, but I'll try different dishes next time. read more

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The ambiance is absolutely beautiful. The food is good nothing very memorable for the price point but a cute place for a girls night of taking aesthetic pictures. My drinks were delicious and the reason id come back. The service was great considering i came with a party of people who acted like they had no home training so thank you for being patient with them. read more

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Great Food, Amazing Service, and a large space! We were able to celebrate a friends birthday and had a great time. The staff was so accommodating and everyones dishes tasted great. We got a wide variety and was able to eat it family style. read more

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We had a nice meal at The Crane last weekend. My coconut cocktail was tasty but very light on the alcohol. Our wagyu dumplings appetizer was tasty. Our 33oz tomahawk was cooked perfectly and was also very tasty. It came with a curry sauce, which was very good and a chef sauce which was just ok. It was $100 and we were able to split it 3 ways for a light dinner. Service was friendly and we would come back again. read more

The Crane - 30oz Tomahawk - Seafood Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Decided to try The Crane for a late birthday dinner with a friend. The vibe is very cute inside and most tables are booths (love!). We both ordered lychee martinis that were so good! Based on the mixed reviews, I wasn't sure what to expect for the food but we loved everything we got! We shared the lobster spring rolls, which were good but I do wish the lobster was finer diced. The lobster was large chunks in the spring rolls and I think it would've been nice to have lobster throughout rather than large pieces. We both had the surf and turf - delicious! Our steaks were cooked perfectly, the lobster and risotto were so good. Flavors were great! Our server was so sweet and helpful telling us specials and things on the menu. I wish I caught her name! She brought a birthday dessert out for us to share and it was a delicious chocolate mousse. I will definitely come back to this place! It seems some of the bad reviews are before this place really got into the groove and absolutely worth going for dinner. read more

The Crane - Surf and Turf - Seafood Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Very cool vibe. Interesting menu good service delicious scallops well made cocktails. read more

The Crane - Bar - Seafood Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

We dined in with a reservation and we're seated immediately. I believe it was around 630pm on Friday or Saturday and it wasn't busy at all. It actually didn't get busy until almost 8pm. Our waitress was very chipper and smiley, very helpful I might add. I liked the menu a lot and I noticed it was a little bit different than what was online which was not an issue for me. I really liked how the menu was set up with hot and cold options. Starter items, raw items, and what piqued my interest, Small bites. That small bites section has seafood and meat that is served at 3 ounces each. That is perfect for someone like me because I prefer seafood, but sometimes I may want just a bite of steak. The other side of the menu has larger plates and sides. All of the options are great. I started with the oysters which were just ok. The tuna ceviche which to me was not what I would describe as cevi he. It was more like a tuna poke arranged like a tartar. It had a lot of textures like raw tuna, mango, avacado, tabiko etc. It was a lot to handle. I liked it, didn't love it just because of the many textures plus, I thought Ibwas ordering ceviche. The small bites...I ordered scallop, lobster, and A5 wagyu.The scallops were cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. The wagyu was cooked medium well and was great. For the price (I think 29$ or close to that) it was a great deal. My lobster was way overcooked and they brought me a new one that was also cooked perfectly. My husband's full plate which was the ribeye steak I believe was also cooked perfectly. The sautéed spinach was also great. We both enjoyed our meals. Our only complaint is that everything was cold when we got it and we didnt actually wait that long fir our food to arrive. I tried all three 0 proof cocktails and liked them all. The last one on the list was my favorite. The restaurant is very nice and I like that it isn't giving steakhouse vibes. It's giving cool and chic. They have a lot of indoor seating as well as outdoor. No parking lot, only street parking. I would highly recommend the Crane. We had a fantastic time. read more

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Okay, this Ube Colada is everything! We stopped by for a quick drink on our way to dinner, so I cannot comment on the food. However, this Ube Colada was INCREDIBLE! If you like Ube and a tropical flair, you're going to love this drink. The bartenders were so friendly to our large group, even offering prosecco to the birthday girl! Will definitely return! read more

The Crane - Ube colada - Seafood Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Sitting at the bar finishing up my meal and figured it was a good time to write about it. The Crane appears to be a Japanese or Asian steakhouse with a pretty diverse meat and seafood menu and a number of Asian fusion appetizers and entrees. The restaurant is bright and inviting with a modern Asian feel to it, a large bar in the middle and lots of windows for natural light. They do have some sidewalk seating. I came in a Thursday night and it was dead, so not a good sign. Maybe 3 tables sat and literally no one at the bar. It's a shame because I really enjoyed my meal and hope they make it. I started with their mussels which comes in a curry and fennel broth. Not spicy but a bit of a kick. Absolutely delicious though. Two people could split it but you're still going to be very hungry (though granted, I got it without the bread). I also got their house old fashioned. This was a bit of a disappointment. I forget what bourbon they used but it wasn't very well balanced and while they didn't use ice chips, they did use 3-4 medium sized ice balls instead of a single large cube (readers of my reviews-all 2 of you-will know I am a snob on this issue. I'll say this-it was okay, but not great. At the same time, it also wasn't too expensive so at least I didn't pay a lot for it. Maybe they just used a cheap bourbon. For my entree, I got their maple duck breast which comes with cooked veggies but I also got their truffle fries because my stage name is Fatty McFatterson. Duck-fantastic. Tender and absolutely delicious. Veggies-great, sitting in the duck juice they were very good. Fries-okay. They were fine but enough with the truffle stuff. It just makes food more expensive and I don't think it adds anything. Service was excellent but again, I was the only person at the bar. So, 4 stars. I'm taking 1 away for the drink and fries. I would support 4.5 stars if I could go there but I don't feel like a round up to 5 is justified. Still, I absolutely would come back. I really enjoyed my meal. read more

New ish place in DTSP. Had good buzz about it. Liked how is wax open and bright. Big bar in the center. Great choices on the menu. Started with some cocktails. all made very well. My old fashioned was delicious. To start we grabbed some dumplings. Pretty tasty. Could have had a tab more inside. Sauce was really good. Ordered a ribeye. Cooked perfectly. Mid rare. a little chewy in spots. Cut could have been better but overall really good. Server was great. Good suggestions and was there when we needed something. read more

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Bit of a letdown unfortunately. We sit at the bar before dinner....order a Cosmo, but they don't have Cranberry juice. What downtown bar/restaurant doesn't have cranberry juice. We sit down for dinner,,,,they sit the four of us next to a table of 20 guys, who were extremely loud and bit over-served. Crane is noisy to begin with. We had to shout to each other to be heard. Not fun! We won't be back anytime soon read more

My first meal at the Crane was incredible. It was by far one of the best meals out I have had in a long time. The steak was really the star of the show here- we had the steak bites as an appetizer and my husband had the ribeye. Both were better than steaks we have had out that have cost over a hundred dollars. The Chilean Sea Bass was also the best fish dish I've had in a long time. It was so tender and perfectly cooked, and the sweet curry sauce it was topped with made it outstanding. Their house vinaigrette on the house salad was also delicious. I enjoyed the Berry Fizzical cocktail also, which was like a spicy margarita fused with a mule. We were both blown away by the food but also had exceptional service, even on a busy night like Valentine's Day. We'll surely be back. read more

The Crane - Chilean Sea Bass Regular - Seafood Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

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Great cocktails, loved each of the apps we ate. The service was outstanding as our server gave several recommendations along with he owner coming out to visit with us. Such a great environment inside and out. They brought a dog bowl outside for our dog which made the evening so fun read more

THE CRAAAAANNEEEE - I love it here so much!! Such a perfect location on Central Ave, the staff is so fab and has the best recs, and I'm OBSESSED with their menu!!! I usually stick to sharing apps because the mains are on the pricey side... but the vibe is top notch - definitely go for outdoor seating! read more

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Great date night dinner at The Crane. Started with wagyu and seafood lover dumplings. Also, Calamari. They all came with different dipping sauces. Entree was Flounder with crab stuffing. Everything tasted delicious. Excellent service from Rachel, very nice and friendly. Atmosphere was upscale but relaxed. They also have drink and food specials for Happy Hour. Highly recommend! read more

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Really beautiful spot with a great menu. I highly recommend the Seared Tuna served over a bed of Spinach if you're looking for a healthy dish. They give a large serving of Tuna and its delicious. The bar service was spot on. read more

We were seated at the bar and were hoping for happy hour specials after reading the sign by the door, however they did not have happy hour that day as it's only Sunday-Thursday sadly (we went on a Saturday). The service was still great, they were incredibly nice and quick to get our drinks out. We tried the Melon Drop and the Lychee Milk Punch. Both were unique and tasty! There was plenty of natural sunlight in the restaurant with modern decorations and plenty of seating available. I want to go again to see their happy hour specials! read more

The Crane - Melon drop - Seafood Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Another great option in St Pete! Whatever you do, order the mussels or the clams. They both come with a curry sauce that is incredible. The Wagyu dumplings were also a hit. The lobster was very good but it and the risotto were about 1 minute overcooked. (Nit picking I know). We also order the crab stuffed flounder which was also excellent. The key lime dessert is good but not enough key lime for me. The place looks modern and sleek inside. The bar in the middle looks great. Service was on point. She was knowledgeable and everything was timely. read more

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Was really looking forward to Valentines dinner here last night but when we arrived they had swapped out their regular menu for a preset price fix menu. It was 99 dollars per person which wasn't the issue, but there was no notice of this in advance and it did not have what I wanted to order on it I also have a gluten and dairy allergy which made several of the dishes a no for me. So we had to leave. I also saw another couple look at the menu and leave. Seemed like a shady money grab attempt and left us with nowhere to go for Valentine's Day since everywhere was booked. read more

Probably wouldn't come back for anything other than drinks and maybe not even that. Food is insanely overpriced and not very good. The lobster was tough, the risotto was a dried out chunky paste, my tuna steak was cold and only came with cold, soggy spinach. Service was slow and our waiter had to be asked for things multiple times. Decor is trying to be upscale but just feels tacky and odd. read more

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Have been there three times for dinner since they opened. Each time was outstanding. It scratches quite a few itches, as my wife and I have different "wants" when it comes to food. Excellent Asian inspired quinine as well as traditional steaks/chops/fish. Highlights were the mussels, crab soup and wagu beef. Planning on revisiting them this week. read more

I love the atmosphere of the inside of the restaurant; it does seem quite small though not a lot of tables. Our waitress Lisa was the best! She informed us of all the specials today, so my dad decided to get the lobster which was a special and I got the sea bass, recommended by Lisa. Also we tried the fall special drink, the apple pie marg and it was very warm and for sure gives you that fall feeling. As an appetizer we got the wagyu dumplings which were good but I guess I like my dumplings cooked a little harder, but they were still great. Also ordered some oysters, good ole oysters, nothing special about them. But what was my favorite was definitely the risotto that came along with my sea bass! Very moist and flavorful and was a great addition to the sea bass. I also tasted the lobster which was buttery and delicious. Great overall experience here and would definitely go again to try some wagyu! read more

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The vibe between the workers was excellent. The bartender Ethan made some excellent drinks. Isabella my server was polite, welcoming, and always had a smile on her face, and even the runner Heidi brought excellent vibes to match the great food. read more

Absolute spectacular service and accommodation for a group of 15 at a bachelor party. Make sure you ask for Gianna and Isabella. They will take great care of you! Highly recommend! read more

Reviewing for the lunch. Great deal first off! A full meal for 18 bucks and seafood! I got the bluecrab salad with avocado and mango. Delicous and fresh and a ton of fruit. The red snapper was also quite good with risotta. Cheesy. read more

We stumbled on this fabulous restaurant last week and will definitely go back! Beautiful ambiance, excellent service by our server, Julia, and outstanding food! Everything was so fresh- you have to try the calamari (which is cut and breaded in house) and the peppercorn ahi tuna which was seared to perfection! Fun fancy drinks added a special touch. We're already making plans to go back with some friends! read more

If you ever want to experience what's it like to be at a restaurant where everything on the menu is delicious, The Crane is a must! From the service, the decors, and the ambiance! read more

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Mussels were delicious. Aesthetically beautiful and a great place for a nice dinner. The ube cocktail was very tasty, but took a long time to make and it was not very busy. I will go back. I gave 4 stars because the food was not hot, the desserts were lacking, (they only had 2 options, both chocolate) and drinks take a long time to make. Our server Syd was nice, fast and knowledgeable. read more

This restaurant is so beautiful! Modern, colorful, clean, artistic, just beautiful. The staff was so friendly and so helpful! They checked on us quite a bit. Not just our server! The host also stopped by several times checking on us. The food was so packed with flavor. My crab cake and flounder was perfect! I also tried the lamb and the lobster, there was no bad meal! My guests were very satisfied! PERFECT! read more

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If you are in the mood for some of the best cocktails in town, the Crane needs to be on your list. I have been for dinner, which was good, but the cocktail menu is truly the best. I've had the lychee milk punch, and ube colada, and both of the tequila cocktails. This last visit, we had dinner as well. We had the lobster spring rolls and wagyu dumplings which were good but nothing out of this world. I had the surf and turf and was unfortunately disappointed. I forget what it was served on, Both the lobster and the filet lacked tenderness and were a bit tough. My boyfriend had the steak flight which I believe has 4 different cuts including one wagyu. He liked it but said it wasn't anything special. Despite having a less than wonderful experience for dinner, I kept the rating at 4 stars because the drink menu is still in my opinion the best in town. Their service is also top notch. Server was extremely kind, quick, attentive and relatable. The restaurant itself also very beautiful. Perfect for dates, social media photos and birthdays or other celebrations. read more

I attended the soft opening. Absolutely loved the decor. The bar seats are comfortable. They gave free samples of wine and espresso martinis. Both were amazing. The espresso martini was perfect. Creamy and sweet. The bartenders were great and really made you feel welcome. Excited to add this new place to my list. read more

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This was literally the best meal I've had in St. Pete! I found it from a post on Instagram and decided to give it a try on date night. There were plenty of reservations available and though I was dressed up, others weren't which made it that much more inviting. Though the tasting menu for $99 was tempting, we started with the seafood dumplings...pan seared perfectly! I had an Ube Colada which screamed a combo of Japan and the Caribbean. It was on the rocks and absolutely delicious. My husband had a smoked old fashion. It was fantastic and perfectly served in a snifter glass which captured the aromas. Next we moved on to the she crab soup. I'm certain there was more crab than soup in the bowl. It was perfect to share but slightly on the acidic side for my tastes. The crab did help to offset the sherry and it wasn't too creamy. Next our entrees; the ribeye was cooked on an open flame as some parts of it were cooked differently and some of the fat wasn't completely rendered, it could have used a tad more salt but was great. We also had the Lobster Risoto...y'all...this was to die for!!! I lived in Japan for 2 years and this brought me right back. The curry sauce was calm like a Japanese curry and ratio of curry to risotto was exact. The lobster was PERFECT. I'm also glad it came in 2 portion sizes because we wanted an appetizer and soup. Our waitress was amazing, accommodating, and friendly! We can wait to go back and try more of the menu. One thing I would change would be the acoustics of the space. There didn't seem to be enough noise dampening through the open space so it did get a little loud. Maybe some noise panels on the walls or ceiling. I noticed the same thing at Fortu. Either way, I've already told all my friends about this place! The menu is a perfect blend of seafood and land food. The drinks were intentional and well crafted. The manager checked on us and our experience which was nice. All around...this is my new favorite restaurant!!! read more

The Crane - Lobster Risotto small portion - Seafood Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

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Greeted by Kong as soon as we walked in and seated by a lovely hostess. Service was great. Food was excellent, with a cool vibe in the restaurant. We had the ribeye (cooked to perfection), sea scallops (our favorite), and snapper served with cheesy risotto, yum! We topped it off with two of their signature desserts. Keylime pie and chocolate mousse. Both delicious. We will be back to try their brunch. read more

The Crane - Keylime pie and chocolate mousse - Seafood Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

The food, service and ambiance all fantastic. When you go ask for Lisa she is the best!! :) So much flavor packed in these dishes and great portions. Not pictured are the seafood dumplings which were amazing, the she crab soup which I loved, truffle fries were super good and the All Thai'd Up which I really enjoyed, it was very refreshing! read more

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Called us 27 minutes before our reservation to let us know that there was a set menu for the night at a set price. Do not recommend.

Beautiful restaurant with great food. The staff is amazing, drinks are wonderful. I highly recommend this place.

Pass on this restaurant. Our cocktails took 35 minutes from when we ordered them...and only after we asked when are they coming out. They served us our appetizers before our cocktails were brought to our table. My tuna entree came out covered in curry sauce...it was suppose to be a lemon basil sauce served over a bed of spinach. There was no spinach. I refused to eat it. Someone came over, was nice, but refused to say they use curry on this dish. If you look at the majority of their seafood dishes, they reference curry. I ordered the tuna because it didn't have curry noted on the menu. To be fair, my wife had the Sea Bass and really liked it. The Crane needs to get their act together. read more