Cherie Chewy

I celebrated my birthday at Crawford and Son. Originally, I had planned to go to Stanbury, a place on my list for ages. However, Stanbury doesn't take reservations and the wait at 8:30 p.m. was 1.5 hours long. Faced with that, we decided to stroll over to Crawford and Son, which had also been on my list for years. Upon arrival, we were seated promptly. Our server, Caroline was fantastic, offering great recommendations. The word was that the biscuits were a must-try, and after tasting them, I wholeheartedly agree – they were incredibly delicious!

We ordered the beef tartare served on bone marrow and boulted bread. Our server informed us that they always feature a type of tartare, but it's changed up regularly. Surprisingly tender with a bit of a kick, the spicy jerk octopus impressed us. The grilled fennel sausage on a bed of polenta, accompanied by country ham marmalade, provided a well-balanced medley of flavors.

For our main courses, we chose the roasted halibut, which turned out both tender and crispy on the outside. The infused flavor was exceptional, and Caroline shared the secret – they brine it! The pork chop was equally amazing as our main course. Dessert was a delight – the sweet corn trifle with its intricate texture profile surprised us with the blend of blackberries, popcorn, ice cream, and umami from the miso caramel.

Caroline was incredibly informative throughout the meal. I can't believe I waited so long to finally experience this place. Highly recommended!