CRESS RESTAURANT – French
A small downtown DeLand dining room on Indiana Avenue where the menu roams further than the address suggests. Elk bolognese over house-made pappardelle, braised boneless leg of lamb on Cress grits, crispy duck breast with saffron risotto, and an Indian-inspired tikka masala curry share a card with prime filet mignon and ribeye. Lunch brings a hanger steak sandwich and a wagyu cheeseburger. Garlic escargots and a tuna tartare tostada with avocado open proceedings. Desserts run to key lime pie and flourless chocolate-espresso cake. A 2026 DiRoNA award recipient, with a wine list holding Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence since 2022.
103 W. Indiana Ave, Deland, FL 32720 386-735-3740 https://cressrestaurant.com/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at CRESS RESTAURANT
Dairy-Free at CRESS RESTAURANT
CRESS RESTAURANT in Deland has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus Trio, Flourless Dark Chocolate-Espresso Cake and Chef's soup of the day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CRESS RESTAURANT
CRESS RESTAURANT in Deland has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chef's soup of the day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CRESS RESTAURANT
CRESS RESTAURANT in Deland has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cress Salad, Hummus Trio and Artisan Cheese Board. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at CRESS RESTAURANT
CRESS RESTAURANT in Deland has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Lavazza Espresso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at CRESS RESTAURANT
CRESS RESTAURANT in Deland has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chef's soup of the day and Lavazza Espresso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CRESS RESTAURANT
CRESS RESTAURANT in Deland has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flourless Dark Chocolate-Espresso Cake, Chef's soup of the day and Lavazza Espresso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CRESS RESTAURANT
CRESS RESTAURANT in Deland has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cress Salad, Hummus Trio and Artisan Cheese Board. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at CRESS RESTAURANT
CRESS RESTAURANT in Deland has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chef's soup of the day, Lavazza Espresso and Italian Coffee. 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 CRESS RESTAURANT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Bolognese | 2.5 g | 53.1 g |
| Sumatra Dark Roast | 0 g | 40.9 g |
| Cobb Salad | 43.9 g | 28.2 g |
| Tuna Tartare Tostada | 8.7 g | 27 g |
| Chicken Milanese | 1.7 g | 13.6 g |
| Key Lime Pie | 110.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Artisan Cheese Board | 2.2 g | 11.7 g |
| Pan Seared Sea Scallops | 48 g | 10.8 g |
| Lavazza Espresso | 49.9 g | 8.2 g |
| Hummus Trio | 56.5 g | 6.3 g |
| White chocolate Creme Brulee | 124.8 g | 6.2 g |
| Italian Coffee | 104.3 g | 3.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Hours
- HoursOpen for Lunch & DinnerLunch: Tuesday to Saturday
- 11:00am to 3:00pmDinner: Tuesday to Saturday 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Menu
Appetizer Plates & Sharables
- Garlic Escargots - $15: House clarified butter, cremini mushroom, garlic, warm baguette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tartare Tostada - $15: Diced tuna with ginger soy, pineapple salsa, wonton cups, avocado puree Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Trio - $14: Housemade classic hummus, roasted garlic & basil hummus, sriracha honey hummus, carrot, celery, grilled baguette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artisan Cheese Board - $18: Two cheeses, classic hummus, local honey, mission fig jam, roasted grapes, grilled baguette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salad
- Chef's soup of the day - $11: Chef's inspired soup of the day Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cress Salad - $12: red & green leaf lettuce, citrus and ginger emulsion dressing, smoked grape tomatoes, roasted grapes, toasted walnuts, manchego cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad - $14: green leaf & romaine lettuce, chopped hard boiled egg, pork belly lardons, bleu cheese dressing, fried onions Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches and Bowls
- Cress Steak Sandwich - $18: Grilled hanger steak, caramelized onions, mushrooms, melted cheese blend of fontina, gruyere, and gouda, garlic horseradish aioli, arugula with balsamic vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- American Wagyu Cheeseburger - $17: Gouda, bacon onion jam, grilled bun, garlic aioli, lettuce, cress pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3-Cheese Macaroni & Cheese - $14: Gouda, Fontina & Gruyere, Cavatappi pasta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bell & Evans Chicken Salad Croissant - $16: Grilled chicken thighs tossed with toasted almonds, celery, roasted grapes, garlic aioli, on a toasted croissant Available at: dinner, lunch
Entree Plates
- Local Fresh Catch of the Day - $44: Florida fish, savory Cress grits, citrus beurre blanc, seasonal local vegetables, smoked grape tomatoes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creole Shrimp & Cress Grits - $32: Shrimp, creole sauce with andouille sausage, bell peppers and jalapenos, smoke grape tomatoes, and cress grits Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cocoa & Espresso Rubbed Hanging Tenderloin - $43: USDA Prime, cast iron seared, smoked bell pepper romesco sauce, grilled local zucchini, garlic mashed potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herb Rubbed U.S.D.A. Prime Ribeye - $52: USDA Prime, cast iron seared, three cheese au gratin, grilled carrots, romesco sauce Available at: dinner
- Maple Leaf Farm Duck Breast Risotto - $34: Crispy duck breast, saffron risotto, grilled broccolini, cabernet reduction Available at: dinner
- Braised Boneless Leg of Lamb - $32: Cooked low and slow in a vegetable broth, Cress grits, roasted seasonal vegetables, house succotash, creamy lamb jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Milanese - $29: Pan fried parmesan crusted chicken breast medallions with lemon butter and caper sauce, mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elk Bolognese - $35: Four hour braised elk in a rich bolognese sauce, house made pappardelle pasta, herb ricotta, fried basil Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Seared Sea Scallops - $42: Six scallops, beluga lentils, carrot onion, celery, pickled red onion, sauteed spinach, soy ginger glaze Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Indian Inspired Tikka Masala Curry - $30: House made tikka masala cream, seasonal vegetables, basmati rice, garlic naan, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- White chocolate Creme Brulee - $14: fresh fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Key Lime Pie - $14: Graham cracker crust, candied limes, toasted meringue, lime gel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Flourless Dark Chocolate-Espresso Cake - $14: with spiced plum sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Citrus Almond Cake - $14: with blueberry coulis and Chantilly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- House made ice cream - $6: Vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Sumatra Dark Roast - $4: Locally roasted by Trilogy Coffee
- Columbian Light Roast Coffee - $4: Locally roasted by Trilogy Coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lavazza Espresso - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Double Espresso - $7
- Italian Coffee - $8: Cappelletti, espresso, cream Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Coke - $2
- Diet Coke - $2
- Sprite - $2
Frequently Asked Questions about CRESS RESTAURANT
- Is CRESS RESTAURANT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CRESS RESTAURANT has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus Trio, Flourless Dark Chocolate-Espresso Cake and Chef's soup of the day.
- What can I eat at CRESS RESTAURANT on a dairy-free diet?
- Hummus Trio, Flourless Dark Chocolate-Espresso Cake and Chef's soup of the day carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CRESS RESTAURANT have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Flourless Dark Chocolate-Espresso Cake and Chef's soup of the day.
- Is CRESS RESTAURANT gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 CRESS RESTAURANT?
- Elk Bolognese, at roughly 53.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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