Cranes - Washington, D.C.

Food was excellent! Our waiter was great and funny! read more Food was excellent! Our waiter was great and funny!

I organised a business dinner at Cranes for the third year in a row and it was a success. Everyone loved the food and the atmosphere. Particular mention goes to... read more I organised a business dinner at Cranes for the third year in a row and it was a success. Everyone loved the food and the atmosphere. Particular mention goes to Aishah who was super helpful in the run up to the event and was very responsive and patient with our requests! On the night, the manager and waiting staff were very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this venue for a private dinner.

Octopus was exceptional, and want to take some of the techniques of the sauces back into my own cooking. Preferred the mushroom rice (picture not included) over... read more Octopus was exceptional, and want to take some of the techniques of the sauces back into my own cooking. Preferred the mushroom rice (picture not included) over the unagi paella. Unagi was nice, but you can get 80% of the way there on the Unagi with DC Poke.

My friend brought me to this restaurant for my birthday. The servers were extremely attentive and friendly. I ordered the wagyu short rib aburi from the tapas s... read more My friend brought me to this restaurant for my birthday. The servers were extremely attentive and friendly. I ordered the wagyu short rib aburi from the tapas section and the unagi paella from the main dishes section. My friend opted for the Omakase 9 course meal, which included 6 savory dishes and 3 sweet dishes. To top it off, I received a complimentary cheesecake with a candle for my birthday celebration.

I ordered the ramen, udon, and bok choy, while my cousin enjoyed the chicken skewers, oysters, and ribs. Having dined in various locations around the world, inc... read more I ordered the ramen, udon, and bok choy, while my cousin enjoyed the chicken skewers, oysters, and ribs. Having dined in various locations around the world, including Europe and Asia, I believe Cranes stands out as one of the best restaurants I have encountered. I highly recommend visiting Cranes for an exceptional dining experience in a time where genuine hospitality seems to be a rare find.