Grand Cru Wine Bar & BistroService was greatWe chose a table outside on a nice day. The salads were ordinary and pricey for what they were. It took almost 30 minutes for salads to arrive after ordering. But t wait staff was great - attentive without being imposing. Overall it was just okay and $35 for two salads, water and a glass of house wine seemed expensive for just okay.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food and wine selection.Excellent food and wine selection. A great place to meet friends, sample wine and have wonderful appetizers.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMThis restaurant is the definitionThis restaurant is the definition of Neighborhood Gem. Adorable, wonderful service, and great food. I also love the wine flights. It is a great Where are you? To try several types of win.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMgreat food and wineWe loved this restaurant! The food choices were amazing and big enough to share, and the wine flights let us try new wines without committing. It was a great find!5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMthey have a terrific happythey have a terrific happy hour menu..grab a table outside & enjoy the night air..5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMGRAND CRU EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONSGRAND CRU EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS FOR AN URBAN OFFICE AREA RESTAURANT ON A SUNDAY EVENING. THE FOOD WELL WELL PREPARED AND SERVICE VERY EFFICIENT. THE NUMEROUS SELECTIONS OF THE HOUSE WINE BY THE GLASS FOR $5 WAS GREAT.4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a wonderful time onWe had a wonderful time on Saturday night. Grand Cru had an extensive wine list, we loved the wine tasting option, and the food was delicious. It was the perfect place for a quiet night where you could enjoy a glass of wine and talk.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMGREAT FIND - GREAT SERVICEWOW! What a find - the food and the service were outstanding! Our Server Melvin - was a delight and very educated on wines - he even helped us select some great wines and great prices - even gave us a taste of a few gems while we enjoyed the fabulous food at this gem of a restaurant - don't be driven away by the fact that it is a little challenging to find as it is in the court yard of a ofice/condo complex....4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat for dinner!Went here for my boyfriend's birthday before heading to a movie across the street in the Ballston Common Mall. We were disappointed that rain kept us from sitting outside, but the overalls experience was wonderful. The food was delicious and there was an extensive wine selection. We would definitely go back.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMMy guests were one-half hourMy guests were one-half hour late; yet the premium table was saved for us. I sat and waited patiently, while the waitstaff gave me water, offered me wine, etc. I love Grand Cru!4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food and service inGreat food and service in a very cool space. We were there when the weather was nice, so we sat outside in the courtyard. Food was very good, as was the presentation. Will definitely be back.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food and wine!I brought a group of 11 here to suprise my wife for her birthday. They were incredibly accomadating and provided great service. The ambiance was fantastic for our group: not too quiet, not too loud. Great food, great wine, couldn't have asked for more.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMOnce again we had a lovelyOnce again we had a lovely meal at Grand Cru. It is close to home, cozy and always reliable. The menu always includes interesting and well executed offerings. This time we particularly enjoyed the butterfish. The dessert menu is also pleasing - the pear financier and bread pudding capped off a delicious meal. And of course we love the wine!4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMMy New FavoriteMy new favorite place when in the DC area. Food is excellent and service is great.4/2/2013 12:00:00 AMGood Food and Wine, Obnoxious NoiceIf you're looking for a place for a quiet dinner, Grad Cru is not it. It was not just that we were seated near an obnoxiously noisy table; the bare, high ceiling reflects all conversations back to the tables. We couldn't even hear our waitress. Other than that, we enjoyed the food and the concept of buying wine at retail store prices is inviting.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMAs always, a great locationAs always, a great location with wonderful wine and good food. Too loud for conversation the night we went, however.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat place for wine loversSmall, intimate. Make a reservation for sure! Food and service have always been excellent. We go there often. Pick from the featured wine menu or select a bottle from the retail racks. Food is always first rate with good deserts. Parking can be a chore but there is a nearby underground lot open during evening dining hours (IF you can find the hidden entrance.)3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful experienceEvery time I've been to Grand Cru it's been a great experience. So many options to enjoy a wide variety of wines, and the food is terrific.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful neighborhood wine barI've been to Grand Cru many times; it never disappoints. This was the first time for lunch, a different menu to try. The spicy chickpea and potato cake was delicious, with a balsamic onion marmalade that just melted in your mouth, a hot and spicy green sauce, and seasoned toasted pita as accompaniments. One fellow diner had the grilled reuben sandwich, and the other one of the crepes. No one was disappointed. I had a glass of the house shiraz, which rounded out the flavor experience nicely. I highly recommend Grand Cru for lunch, dinner, or just wine exploration. Their wine flights are invariably interesting and reasonably priced. You get a nice-sized sample glass of each of three wine, and can then purchase a bottle of your favorite.3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMThe service was great - appsThe service was great - apps came after our entrees, but the server was very apologetic, the food was well worth the wait and my nightcap was comped for the trouble. I loved my white wine flight, it was the perfect amount for the time we spent here. We had the tapas mushroom soup and the Red Wine Braised Beef Sliders. My husband loved the soup and we fought over the last of the 3 sliders; they were flavorful, tender and the brioche was deliciously buttered and slightly crunchy. Do-over for sure. The accompanied dijon was good, but decidedly unnessecary, the braise on the beef was superb. For dinner, we had the Medallion of Venison - cooked medium - and the Diver Scallops. Home run on both. We will be back when they open up their patio!3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMWe enjoyed a quiet, European-likeWe enjoyed a quiet, European-like 2 1/2 hour leisurely meal with our Swiss visitor. Reasonably priced and delicious. My only recommendation is that the actual price of the bottled wine is listed on the menu. I assumed that the corking fee mentioned in small print on the menu was for wine brought in from the outside, rather than for their own bottles.3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMSimply Fabulous.My wife and I recently had dinner at my favorite Bistro, Grand-Cru. The service and food were outstanding. I have been a regular and have always enjoyed the atmosphere, friendly staff and impeccable food offerings. Grand Cru has an extensive wine selction that can take you on a journey - whether your a fan of flight tastings or experience something that is not generally offered in other restuarants, the option is yours to enjoy. Our recent dinner experience was nothing short of superb. Culinary cuisine that is carefully prepared, proportioned perfectly and the chefs attention to detail continue making Grand Cru a step above the rest. With a bistro flair, the atmosphere allows you to relax and enjoy - after all that's what going should be.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AM