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On our last night in Charleston we had dinner at Cru Cafe. While located on Pinckney street, its on the corner of Motley!

Everywhere in Charleston is pretty casual (with only  2 or 3 exceptions). Cru Cafe is located just steps from our hotel. The open kitchen gives this place a cozy feeling. There are smaller tables in the main dining room and a hightop table in the front for larger parties. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating.

We start with the butter lettuce salad ($9) that comes with poached pears, walnuts, gorgonzola cheese and a honey sherry vinaigrette.

The salad comes piled high on the plate and was a great way to start our meal.

I ordered the grilled basil shrimp pasta ($21.95) that was orecchiette pasta with kielbasa, peas, and cremini mushrooms. I loved the flavors in this dish.

We also had the sesame tuna appetizer ($16.75) as our main meal. It came with General Tso’s Brussels sprouts, asian slaw and fried wontons. I love inventive new takes on Brussels sprouts, these were delicious. The tuna just melted in your mouth and the bold asian flavors were tasty.

Cru Cafe

18 Pinckney Street, Charleston, SC

http://crucafe.com

Tags: casual dining, charleston, outdoor seating, restaurant, sc