Cru Bistro & Wine Bar – Knoxville

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SALAD

Cru Wedge 6
Tomato, Red Onion, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Corn Bread Croutons, Blue Cheese Dressing, Balsamic Reduction
Duck Confit Salad And Tarragon Grape 9
Mixed Greens, Toasted Walnut, Tarragon Grapes, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad7
Grape Tomato, Egg, Crouton, Fried Proscuitto, Parmesan
Chicken and Cherry 8
Grilled Chicken, Toasted Almonds, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Dried Cherries, Parmesan, Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette
Peppered Carpaccio Salad 11
Mixed Greens, Campari, Tomato, Fried Caper, Parmesan, Red Wine Vinaigrette

SOUP

Tomato Basil5
Shrimp & Crab Bisque7

8-INCH STONE FIRED PIZZA

Wild Mushroom 8
Garlic Oil, Thyme, Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese
Pesto Veggie 8
Basil Pesto, Sundried Tomato, Artichokes, Roma Tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella
Pepperoni 9
Basil Pesto, Kalamata Olives, Marinara, Provolone, Parmesan
Five Cheese 8
Tomato, Basil, Parmesan, Mozzarella, Provolone, Goat Cheese, Buffalo Mozzarella
Benton's Bacon 9
Marinara, Provolone, Mozzarella, Carmelized Onion, Benton's Bacon
Margherita 8
Garlic Oil, Parmesan, Provolone, Buffalo Mozzarella, Roma Tomato, Basil
Chicken Florentine 9
White Sauce, Spinach, Red Onion, Roma Tomato, Chicken, Mozzarella
Spanish Pizza 10
Spanish Chorizo, Paprika Oil, Roasted Red Pepper, Kalamata Olive, Goat Cheese

COMBO PLATTERS15

Starter
Hummus, grilled cornbread and artichoke dip
Mini Sandwich Trio
Americana, Chicken Club, Herbed Pork, with fries
Tortilla Trio
Quesadilla, Fish Taco, Beef Taco, with tortilla chips
Pizza Combo
Five cheese and pepperoni

VEGETARIAN

Hummus Duo 7
Roasted Red Pepper and Lemon-Dill, Feta Crumbles, Cucumber-Olive Relish, Naan Bread
Hazelnut Struedel Baked Brie 10
Grilled Buttermilk Cornbread 6
Smoked Pimento Cheese, Scallions, Mixed Greens
Baked Artichoke Dip 7
Buttered Panko Breadcrumbs
Wild Mushroom and Pesto Pasta 8
Gluten Free Pasta, Tomatoes, Spinach, Wild Mushroom Confit, Artichoke Hearts, Basil Pesto, Parmesan
Roasted Vegetables 7
Red Onion, Fennel, Butternut, Yellow, and Zuchini Squash

FRITESTwo or Three Sauces 5

  • Roasted Garlic Aioli
  • Basil Vinaigrette
  • Chipotle Ketchup
  • Blue Cheese
  • Traditional Ketchup
  • Caper-dill Remoulade
  • Horseradish Cream
  • Feta Aioli

MEAT & CHEESE

Charcuterie and Cheese Plate Combination 12
Charcuterie Plate 10
Assorted Cured Meats, Cornichon, Crostini, Grain Mustard, Tomato Jam
Cheese Plate 10
Assorted Cheese, Figs, Walnuts, Crostini, Olive Tapenade

SEA

Maryland Style Jumbo Lump Crab Cake 11
Fried Green Tomato, Caper-Dill Remoulade
Nama Ceviche 10
Tuna, Salmon, Shrimp, Crab, Served with Salsa Fresca, Avocado, Cilantro Crema, Masago
Sweet Cherry Pepper Calamari 9
Sweet Cherry Peppers, Toasted Garlic, Basil Pesto
Colossal Shrimp & Grits 12
Smoked Gouda Polenta, Andouille, Mushroom, Onion, Cajun tomato demi
Nama Tuna Tartar 13
Sweet Chili Rice, Soy Tobiko, Salt and Vinegar Chips
Grilled Atlantic Salmon 13
Spinach, leek and mushroom bread pudding, herb emulsion
Seared Diver Scallop 13
Portabella Basmati Rice, Mushroom Jus, Tobacco Onion
Nama Fish Taco 8
Panko Whitefish, Cilantro Chimichurri, Spicy Mayo, Asian Slaw, Pico De Gallo, Naan Bread

LAND

Picatta Pasta 8
Angel Hair, Capers, Shallot, Tomatoes, Asparagus, Spinach Add Grilled Salmon 6
Add Grilled Chicken 5
Angus Filet Mignon 16
Demi-Glace, Jumbo lump crab filled portabella, Horseradish Cream
Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin 8
Benton's Bacon, Yukon Potato, Roasted Corn, Pommery Mustard Cream
Rosemary Thyme Pork Tenderloin 8
Mashed Sweet Potato, Balsamic Cherry Chutney
Fried Chicken and Waffle 8
Apple-Bacon Gastrique
Bordeaux Braised Beef 12
Carrot, Onion, Celery, Yukon Mash, Red Wine Demi-Glace
Merlot Filet Bites 15
Shallot-Thyme Demi-Glace, Baby Bella Mushroom, Smoked Gouda Polenta
Smoked Paprika Chicken Quesadilla 7
Black Bean Salsa, Cheddar-Jack, Avocado, Cilantro Crema
Braised Beef Tacos 8
Red Wine Braised Beef, Sriracha, Flour Tortilla, Salsa Fresca, Kettle Chips
Chipotle Meatloaf 8
Mashed Sweet Potato, Chipoltle BBQ Sauce

MINIATURE GOURMET SANDWICHES (Two Sadnwiches With Each Selection)

Greek 7
Angus Burger, Roasted Red Pepper, Olive Tapenade, Feta Aioli
Americana 7
Angus Burger, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Aged Smoked Cheddar, Grilled Red Onion
Herbed Pork 8
Marinated Pork Tenderloin, Spinach, Boursin Cheese
Tenderloin 11
Beef Tenderloin, Sautéed Mushrooms, Boursin Cheese
Grilled Chicken Club 8
Tomato, Avocado, Bacon, Garlic Aioli

DESSERT

Chocolate Flourless Torte with Raspberry Glaze 5
Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake 6
Banannas Foster Creme Brulee 6
Pumpkin Bread Pudding 5

SIDES 3

  • Smoked Gouda Polenta
  • Yukon Mash
  • Cilantro-Ginger Slaw
  • Grilled Asparagus
  • Grilled Cornbread and Smoked Pimiento Cheese
  • Sea Salt Kettle Potato Chips
  • Leek and Mushroom Bread Pudding

KIDS MENU

ALL ITEMS (10 AND UNDER) 4
4″ Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza
Fish Bites and Fries
Parmesan Pasta
Chicken Tenders
with Mashed Potatoes or French Fries
Mini Cheeseburger and Fries

BRUNCH FEATURES

Fried Chicken and Waffle8
Apple-Bacon Gastrique, Smoked Gouda Grits
Cru Eggs Your Waya8
Two eggs, smoked gouda grits, applewood smoked bacon or sausage, fresh fruit
Holly's Goat Cheese and Basil Eggs8
Soft scrambled eggs, tomato, basil, red onion, goat cheese, with fresh fruit
Cinnamon Belgian Waffle6
Vanilla syrup, strawberries, whipped cream
Cru Breakfast Pizza7
Basil pesto, scrambled eggs, Benton's bacon, tomato, mozzarella, scallion
Filet Tip Benedict14
Two fried eggs, boursin butter, smoked gouda grits, scallion
Crab Cake Benedict12
Two poached eggs, fried spinach, smoked gouda grits, cajun tomato cream
Build Your Own Omelette9
Served with smoked gouda and fresh fruit
Choose five of the following ingredients:
Bacon, sausage, spinach, roasted red pepper, asparagus, sundried tomato, pesto, artichoke, tomato, red onion, mushroom, cheddar-jack cheese, feta, paresan
Fried Green Tomato and Eggs8
Two poached eggs, wilted spinach and artichoke hearts, yukon puree, lemon cream
Soup and Salad 8
Your choice of the Cru Wedge or The Caesar and one of the following soups: Potato-Tomato, Shrimp and Crab Bisque, Soup of the Day

BEVERAGE FEATURE

  • Bloody Mary Bar
  • Cru Sparklers
  • Traditional Red Sangria
  • White Peach Sangria
  • Specialty Cocktails

Cru Bistro & Wine Bar | Located in the Pinnacle at Turkey Creek | 11383 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934 | 865-671-6612

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