CRANE – Japanese
A modern steakhouse and raw bar on Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg, dinner only and dark on Tuesdays. Premium cuts are the draw: Japanese A5 wagyu strip loin and tenderloin sold by the ounce, a wagyu filet, porterhouse, ribeye, and a surf and turf of grilled lobster with filet mignon. The sea side runs just as deep, Chilean sea bass over risotto, lobster and edamame risotto in red curry, flounder stuffed with crab, she crab soup. Open with wagyu dumplings, fried crab risotto, crab-stuffed chicken wings, tuna ceviche, beef tartare or clams in yellow curry cream. Chilled oysters too.
575 CENTRAL AVE, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33701 2398770152 https://thecranestpete.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at CRANE
Dairy-Free at CRANE
CRANE in St Petersburg has 25 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Pork Chop, Ribeye and Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CRANE
CRANE in St Petersburg has 23 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Pork Chop, Ribeye and Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CRANE
CRANE in St Petersburg has 28 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon, Lobster Cocktail and Steamed Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at CRANE
CRANE in St Petersburg has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Pork Chop, Ribeye and Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at CRANE
CRANE in St Petersburg has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Pork Chop, Ribeye and Asparagus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at CRANE
CRANE in St Petersburg has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Pork Chop, Ribeye and Beef Carpaccio. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at CRANE
CRANE in St Petersburg has 7 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Pork Chop, Ribeye and Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CRANE
CRANE in St Petersburg has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Rice, Grilled Bread and Asparagus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at CRANE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Cake | 27.5 g | 28.9 g |
| Tuna Ceviche | 44.1 g | 27 g |
| Grilled Pork Chop | 5.9 g | 25.9 g |
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
| Ribeye | 0.4 g | 21.3 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Surf & Turf | 0.1 g | 19 g |
| Filet Mignon | 0 g | 17.3 g |
| Fried Calamari | 6 g | 15.5 g |
| Steamed Clams | 1.5 g | 15.5 g |
| Airline Chicken | 5.3 g | 15.4 g |
| Grilled Bread | 41.3 g | 15.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Wagyu Dumplings - $16: Handmade daily shallots, chives, carrots, cabbage Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Crab Risotto - $15: Cheesy risotto stuffed with crab meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $17: Tempura battered served with plum sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp - $18: Tempura battered served with plum sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Lover Dumplings - $15: Handmade daily, shallots, lobster, crab, and shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Lobster Shrimp Spring Roll - $19: Lobster, shrimp, cabbage, onion, carrots, and bean noodles served with sweet mango and pineapple sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Chicken Wing - $18: Crispy chicken wings stuffed with blue crab Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Cutting Board - $22: Assorted premium cheeses, olives, seasonal fruit, cured meats, crackers, and local honey Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Clams - $19: Roasted garlic, fennel, turmeric, yellow curry, cream, white wine, served with toasted garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crane Mussels - $19: Roasted garlic, fennel, turmeric, yellow curry, cream, white wine served with toasted garlic bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salads
- She Crab Soup - $16: Dungeness crab and blue crab cream and sherry wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $13: Romaine lettuce, roasted walnuts, croutons, served with house-made Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango & Beet Salad - $15: Seasonal fruits, organic spring mix, avocado, cucumbers, roasted walnuts, and house-made ginger vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crane House Salad - $15: Organic spring mix, seasonal fruits, roasted almonds, and house-made mango ginger vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Raw Bar & Cold Plates
- Beef Carpaccio - $17: Thinly sliced prime tenderloin, extra virgin olive oil, capers, cucumbers, and mixed greens Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Ceviche - $19: Assorted fresh fruits, avocado, and sesame seeds on top, served on seaweed salad, mint, and cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Oysters (6 pieces) - $20: Seasonal Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Oysters (12 pieces) - $40: Seasonal Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tartare - $19: Prime filet, extra virgin olive oil, capers, shallots, mint, and cilantro Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $20: Steamed, then chilled, served with cocktail sauce and horseradish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- King Crab - $69: King crab claw steamed, then chilled served with cocktail sauce and drawn butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Cocktail - $25: Steamed, then chilled served with cocktail sauce and drawn butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Tower - $69: Crab, lobster, shrimp, oysters, ceviche, served with cocktail sauce, drawn butter, and horseradish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Filet Mignon - $49: Served over sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner
- Bison Tenderloin - $69: Served over sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Airline Chicken - $30: Grilled and served over sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribeye - $49: Grilled and served over sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner
- Porterhouse Steak - $69: Grilled, served over sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf & Turf - $90: Grilled lobster, filet mignon, and your choice of risotto or vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner
- Maple Duck Breast - $33: Marinated and grilled, served over vegetables Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pork Chop - $33: Served over sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Lamb Chops - $42: Marinated and grilled served over sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $30: Served over sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Risotto - $31: Grilled prawns, edamame and cherry tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake - $32: Hand-picked crab cake, fried green tomatoes, and caper sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Scallops - $33: Scallops pan-seared and seared over vegetables with red curry sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster & Edamame Risotto - $44: Grilled lobster, edamame, and cherry tomatoes with red curry sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilean Sea Bass - $42: Pan-seared, served over risotto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peppercorn Tuna - $35: Seared and served over a bed of spinach with lemon basil sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flounder & Crab - $37: Flounder filet and crab stuffing served over sautéed spinach Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Risotto - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Bread - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Vegetables - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Spinach - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussel Sprouts - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asparagus - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Michelob Ultra - $5
- Miller Lite - $5
- Corona Extra - $6
- Stella - $6
- Yuengling - $5
- High Noon Peach - $6
- St. Pete Orange Wheat - $7: St. Pete Crafted American Pale Wheat Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Sapporo - $7: Premium Japanese Lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- All Thai’d Up - $17: Ford’s Gin, Celery Bitters, Lemon Thai Basil Syrup, Bubbles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Coke Products - $4
- Acquapanna - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pellegrino - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about CRANE
- Is CRANE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CRANE has 25 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Pork Chop, Ribeye and Salmon.
- What can I eat at CRANE on a dairy-free diet?
- Grilled Pork Chop, Ribeye and Salmon carry the dairy-free tag, out of 25 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CRANE have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Steamed Rice and Grilled Bread.
- Is CRANE gluten-free?
- 23 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at CRANE?
- Crab Cake, at roughly 28.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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