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Crave - Mall of America

368 South Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425
9528545000
Ranked #21 of 158 restaurants in Bloomington
3.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Price range: 31 AUD - 31 AUD
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Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: West Ave
Transit: The Mall of America is accessible from several light rail and bus lines.
Description: Evoke the tastes of the new American palate; familiar yet unforgettable. CRAVE delivers on one simple thing: Fresh and innovative cuisine along with an impeccable wine selection brought to life in a chic, casual, and vibrant atmosphere. The menu evokes the tastes of the new American palate – featuring wood-oven pizzas, roasted meats, sushi, pastas and salads that are seasonally re-mastered utilizing the freshest ingredients. A grand sushi bar extends the dining experience appealing to both traditional sushi lovers and adventurous epicureans alike. The combination of the burnt earthen color palette, stone work and glass accents invites shoppers and destination diners alike to stop and linger — enjoying unforgettable meals with friends and family. An elegant floor-to-ceiling wine tower displays a 125+ wine selection. Rich hues and an open kitchen, light-dappled tabletops and an iconic bar create a familiar yet unforgettable dining experience.
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Longmont, Colorado
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Great prices for Happy Hour and the food is great. We went back twice. Good martinis too. Friendly bartenders More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We booked a table during peak evening time (40 minute wait) for 90 minutes later, went shopping, came back and sat straight down. Waitress was excellent and the food was fab, the sea bass was perfect for my wife and although I only had a chicken salad it tasted great, washed down with some fancy sparkling water and a glass... More

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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It looks like there are reviews both ways, but I had a very good first experience. A lady at the Hugo Boss store gave me a $5 off voucher off of a $15 bill. I was greeted by everyone I encountered on my way to the table, which had a balcony view of the whole Nickelodeon park. My server recommended... More

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Richfield, MN
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We went to Crave as a party of 6 for a birthday celebration. Food was decent, but the service was quite terrible, especially given the prices. The waitress kept rushing us to place our dinner order, while we were still waiting for the rest of our party to show. None of our drink glasses or appetizer plates were cleared even... More

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Warlingham, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I ate lunch at Crave as it came recommended by someone in one of the stores in The Mall of America. I had a Turkey salad, which was excellent and extremely fresh. I washed this down with a couple of cold beers and was set for another few hours of shopping! The service was good too, attentive and friendly server.... More

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Irvine
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

I ate dinner here one night while ona business trip. Prices were a little steep, but the food was quite good. Like many restaurants these days, Crave ran a little on the loud side for my taste. The staff was attentive and friendly. I would definitely go here again. More

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tsgbhalf
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Dinner for five, and not one element of the restaurant is good enough to bring us back. Service was really inconsistent-from lingering at our table-to feeling abandoned. Five entree's -some pretty good -others disappointed. Due to surrounding noise, we often felt that we were shouting at each other. More

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Fremont, Indiana
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

I had no idea that you could find a meal that nice in a mall. The mix of food on the menu was also a nice change. I wish we had something like this place where I live. More

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Grand Forks, North Dakota
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

If you are eating here you have to try the spicy lamb meatballs with pasta they are great. My wife and son had the pizza and liked those too. Service was ok but had to ask for a refill on my iced tea, would not bring that up usually but the place was not that busy. We stopped here because... More

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Coon Rapids, Minnesota
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

I am a particularly an easy person when it comes to dining. However, The waiter was so bad!! I asked him, "what would you recommend for sweet drinks?" he said "Lemonade or pop". Therefore, I ordered a lemonade. He came back with a lemonade, which tasted literally like only water and lemon. It was sour and horrible. I told him... More

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