The Crane Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at The Crane, a culinary gem nestled in St. Petersburg, FL, is an experience that intertwines innovation with exquisite flavors. The Asian-inspired seafood offerings are a fresh take on tradition, showcasing dishes like wagyu dumplings, which have garnered rave reviews, along with scallops and a variety of market fish enhanced by vibrant sauces such as red curry and sweet chili. Each plate is a testament to presentation and taste, captivating both the eyes and palate.
Guests are treated to a glimpse of craftsmanship as they watch chefs in action through a glass door—a unique touch. The ambiance is upscale yet inviting, making it perfect for special celebrations or a lively girls’ night out. Combine this with handcrafted cocktails, and it's no wonder diners leave with memorable experiences. Discover why The Crane is quickly becoming a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts!
From The Sea
Stuffed Branzino
Striped Bass pan-seared, drizzled red curry sauce served over risotto, and curry sauce
Prawn Risotto Small
Grilled Prawns, edamame and cherry tomatoes
Lobster & Edamame Risotto Small
Grilled Lobster, edamame, cherry tomato with red curry sauce
Mahi
Salmon Small
Served over sauteed vegetables
Stuffed Trout
Whole Trout, stuffed with Crab, served over grilled asparagus
Salmon Regular
Served over sauteed vegetables
Flounder & Crab
Flounder Filet & Crab stuffing, served over sauteed spinach
Surf & Turf Small
Grilled lobster, filet mignon, choice of risotto or vegetables
Peppercorn Tuna
Served over a bed of sauteed spinach with lemon basil sauce
Lobster Tail 5oz
Chilean Sea Bass Small
Pan-seared, served over risotto
Surf & Turf Regular
Prawn Risotto Regular
Grilled Prawns, edamame and cherry tomatoes
Lobster & Edamame Risotto Regular
Grilled Lobster, edamame, cherry tomato with red curry sauce
Sea Scallops
Scallops pan-seared and served over vegetables with red curry sauce
Chilean Sea Bass Regular
Pan-seared, served over risotto
Lobster Tail 7oz
Crab Cake
Hand picked Crab Cake, fried green tomatoes and caper sauce
Seafood Delight
Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Scallops, vegetables, noodles and lemon curry broth
Side Mix Vegetables
Side Steamed Rice
Side Sauce
Split Plate Charge
Side Risotto
Side Truffle Fries
Chef's Steak Sauce
Side Sauteed Spinach
Side Asparagus
Side Grilled Bread Small
Side Brussels Sprouts
Kids Filet And FF
Kids Chicken And FF
Side Grilled Bread
Kids Shrimp And FF
Sides
From The Land
Grilled Pork Chop
Served over vegetables
Grilled Lamb Chop
Marinated and grilled with chef special sauce, served over vegetables
Maple Duck Breast
Marinated and served over vegetables with chef special sauce
Bison Tenderloin Regular
Served over vegetables
Porterhouse Surf And Turf
Tomahawk
Surf & Turf Regular
Vegetarian Plate
Ribeye
Served over sauteed vegetables
Porterhouse Steak
Served over sauteed vegetables
Filet Mignon Regular
Prime Filet, served over vegetables
Airline Chicken
Served over sauteed vegetables
Surf & Turf Small
Grilled lobster, filet mignon, choice of risotto or vegetables
Bison Tenderloin Small
Served over vegetables
Waygu Fried Rice
Filet Mignon Small
Crane Mussels
Mussels, roasted garlic, fennel, turmeric, yellow curry, cream, white wine served with toasted garlic bread
Fried Calamari
The Cutting Board
Assorted Premium Cheeses, olives, seasonal fruit, prosciutto, crackers and local honey
Steamed Clams
Clams, roasted garlic, fennel, turmeric, yellow curry, cream, white wine, served with toasted garlic bread
Wagyu Dumplings
Handmade daily, shallots, chives, carrots and cabbage
Lobster/Shrimp Springroll
Fried Crab Risotto
Cheesy Risotto, stuffed with Dungeness & Blue Crab mix
Stuffed Chicken Wings
Grilled Chicken Wing stuffed with Blue Crab
Fried Shrimp
Crane Mixed Grill
Grilled steak, prawns and scallops
Seafood Lover Dumplings
Handmade daily. Shallots, Lobster, crab, shrimp
Appetizers
Lunch Land & Sea
Lamb Stew
Slow cooked to perfection, served over rice or toasted garlic bread
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Tenderloin, served with sauteed vegetables
Pan Seared Snapper
Snapper Filet over cheesy risotto mixed with edamame and grape tomatoes, drizzled with red curry
Grilled Airline Chicken
Chicken Breast, served with sauteed vegetables or house salad
Mahi Mahi
Pan-Seared Filet, house salad or sauteed vegetables
Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Lightly Grilled Shrimp, fruits, avocado, cherry tomato, served with organic spring mix with house dressing
Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad
Plump grilled Shrimp over romaine, served with our house caesar salad dressing
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Crab & Green Tomato Salad
Dungeness Crab, Blue Crab, green tomatoes, organic spring mix, seasonal fruit
Crab Mango Avocado Salad
Dungeness Crab, Blue Crab, avocado, organic spring mix, house made ginger vinaigrette
Steak & Eggs House Salad
Filet Mignon, fried egg, organic spring mix, seasonal fruits, almonds, homemade ginger vinaigrette
Salmon Salad
Grilled Salmon on a bed of organic spring mix, mixed fruit & avocado, drizzled with mango ginger vinaigrette
Grilled Steak Caesar Salad
Ahi Tuna Salad
Seared Sushi Grade Tuna on top of organic spring mix, and fresh fruits topped with mango ginger vinaigrette
Lunch Salads
Cold Plates
Shrimp Cocktail
Steamed, then chilled and served with cocktail and horseradish sauce
Lobster Cocktail
Steamed, served with cocktail sauce
Coffee
Sprite
Aqua Panna
Diet Coke
Coca Cola
Red Bull
Hot Tea
Ginger Ale
Shirley Temple
Lemonade
Sweet Tea
Coke Zero
Unsweet Tea
Soda
Pellegrino
Arnold Palmer
Beverages
Brunch Menu
Crab Benedict
Wagyu Benedict
Breakfast Parfait
Salmon Scramble
Lamb Stew
Crab Mango Avocado Salad
Steak & Eggs House Salad
Wagyu Sliders
Eggs Benedict
Crab & Fried Green Tomato Salad
Avocado Toast
Snapper Wonton Tacos
Beef Carpaccio
Thinly sliced tenderloin, served with extra virgin olive oil, cucumber, mixed greens
Chilled Oysters 12pc
Northwest & Northeast seasonal
Tuna Ceviche
Assorted fresh fruit, avocado, sesame seed on top of seaweed salad, minced mint and cilantro
Chilled Oysters 6pc
Northwest & Northeast seasonal
Beef TarTare
Filet Mignon, extra virgin olive oil, capers, shallots, mint, served with crackers
Raw Bar
Desserts
Tuxedo Bomb
Keylime Cake
Cheesecake
Chocolate Cake
Corkage Fee
Cake Cutting Fee
Side House Salad
Crane House Salad
Organic spring mix, seasonal fruit, roasted almonds, homemade mango ginger vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, roasted walnuts served with our house caesar salad dressing
Mango & Beat Salad
Seasonal fruits, mango, beats, organic spring mix, avocado, cucumber, roasted almonds, homemande mango ginger vinaigrette
She Crab Soup
Dungeness and Blue Crab, cream, sherry wine