Crave
The Galleria, Edina
Restaurant in Edina, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Open daily with uninterrupted lunch-to-dinner service, Crave delivers approachable, familiar menus without the credential or reservation friction of Edina's fine-dining tier. Best for flexible walk-ins and repeat neighborhood visits rather than special-occasion stakes.
About Crave
Crave in Edina is open seven days a week, with hours of 11 AM–9 PM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM–8 PM on Sunday. The dress code is smart casual, making the basic planning details straightforward for diners comparing options in Edina.
Beyond those essentials, details on cuisine, pricing, dishes, chef credentials, reservations, seating, delivery, takeout, or beverage programs are not included here, so this guide focuses on what is clear: the venue is in Edina, it keeps daily hours, smart casual dress is appropriate. Diners comparing options can also consider COV, Good Earth, Ciao Bella, Pittsburgh Blue, or RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Minneapolis, depending on the kind of outing they want.
How It Fits the Edina Dining Landscape
Crave’s clearest advantage is schedule consistency. It opens at 11 AM every day, closes at 9 PM Monday through Saturday, closes at 8 PM on Sunday. That makes it easy to compare against other Edina dining rooms when timing is the deciding factor.
Without pricing, menu format, cuisine category, or service details, Crave should not be framed here as cheaper, more formal, more casual, more ambitious, or easier to book than its peers. The most accurate comparison is practical: if the hours and smart casual dress code fit your plans, Crave is a candidate; if you need a specific menu style or occasion atmosphere, compare it directly with COV, Good Earth, Ciao Bella, Pittsburgh Blue, RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Minneapolis, or other dining in Edina.
What to Expect
Expect planning basics rather than a detailed menu preview: Crave is in Edina, operates daily from 11 AM, has a smart casual dress code. Specific dishes, dietary accommodations, beverage offerings, seating arrangements, parking details, reservation difficulty, takeout or delivery availability are not confirmed.
For first-timers, the safest approach is to use the confirmed hours when planning and check directly with the venue for current menu, booking, accessibility, service details. For a broader survey of Edina dining options, consult our full Edina restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 3520 W 70th St, Edina, MN 55435
- Website
- craveamerica.com
- Phone
- +19526976000
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Crave presents a suburban dining mood that privileges conversation and calm over spectacle. The room is measured and unhurried — "attentive but not precious" — and the kitchen pairs familiarity with ambition, so the overall effect feels polished without being flashy. Arrival by car and a host stand that sets the pacing reinforce a quietly curated experience: the sort of place where the meal is allowed to breathe and the focus is on thoughtful preparation rather than on theatrical gestures. It reads as a sophisticated neighborhood spot tuned for relaxed, deliberate dining.
Best For
This is an evening-oriented neighborhood restaurant that works well for date nights, group dinners and casual meetups. The write-up emphasizes Thursday and Friday evenings and a dining room "calibrated more for conversation than spectacle," so it's a natural fit for people who want to linger over a meal rather than rush. The host stand and suburban setting make it easy to arrive by car and settle in; the kitchen's commitment to sourcing also makes it a good pick for diners who care about ingredient quality in a comfortable, mid-market setting.
Ordering Tips
Read the menu rather than defaulting to the most recognizable items: the description explicitly notes that the menu "rewards those who read it carefully." Stick to the kitchen's strengths — signature items like the Crave Burger and Lobster Mac & Cheese are highlighted — and ask servers about sourcing and preparation if you want more detail. Expect a measured pace: while bread may arrive quickly in some suburban rooms, the better service here "resist[s] compression," so plan to take your time and avoid feeling hurried through courses.
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic and energetic atmosphere with vibrant, bustling contemporary design.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Crave Burger
- Lobster Mac & Cheese
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Good Earth, Notable alternative
- RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Minneapolis, Notable alternative
- COV, Notable alternative
- Pittsburgh Blue - Edina, Notable alternative
- Ciao Bella, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against Edina's competitive set, Crave trades culinary ambition for operational convenience. Good Earth brings health-conscious sourcing and a more polished dining room but skews pricier and busier at peak times. COV offers tasting-menu depth and named-chef pedigree, the right pick if the occasion justifies the splurge, while Pittsburgh Blue delivers steakhouse formality with wine-list heft. RH Rooftop provides design-driven ambiance and Instagram appeal but requires advance planning and tolerates fewer walk-ins.
Crave's value proposition rests on low friction: easiest to book, most forgiving for mixed-age groups, least likely to demand wardrobe or timing adjustments. If sourcing transparency, sommelier guidance, or chef-driven menus anchor your decision, redirect budget and effort to COV or Good Earth. If reliable hours, approachable menus, walk-in odds matter more than culinary résumés, Crave performs exactly as advertised, a neighborhood workhorse that prioritizes access over accolades.
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Compare Crave
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Crave | Edina | No published awards |
| Good Earth | Edina | No published awards |
| RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Minneapolis | Edina | No published awards |
| COV | Edina | No published awards |
| Pittsburgh Blue - Edina | Edina | No published awards |
| Ciao Bella | Bloomington | No published awards |
How Crave Edina compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crave good for a special occasion?
Crave is in Edina and has a smart casual dress code. It is open 11 AM–9 PM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM–8 PM on Sunday. For occasion atmosphere, private dining, menu style, or pricing, diners planning a milestone meal should confirm directly with the venue and compare it with options such as COV, Good Earth, Ciao Bella, Pittsburgh Blue, or RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Minneapolis.
What are alternatives to Crave in Edina?
Other options to compare include COV, Good Earth, Ciao Bella, Pittsburgh Blue, RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Minneapolis. The best choice depends on your current plans and the details each venue confirms directly.
How far ahead should I book Crave?
Crave’s hours are 11 AM–9 PM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM–8 PM on Sunday; check directly with the venue for current booking availability.
What should a first-timer know about Crave?
Crave is in Edina, opens daily at 11 AM, closes at 9 PM Monday through Saturday, closes at 8 PM on Sunday. The dress code is smart casual.
Is Crave good for solo dining?
If the Edina location, daily 11 AM opening, smart casual dress code fit your plans, Crave may be worth checking directly for seating and current service details.
