Scott Crawford will open his new steakhouse this year. Here’s what it will look like

Drew Jackson

The steakhouse will never go out of style, especially when it looks like this.

After nearly six years of anticipation, Scott Crawford is set to open his largest restaurant later this year.

We’re now getting our first look at the stylings of the ambitious Crawford Brothers Steakhouse, as Crawford released new renderings of the restaurant this month. The details include giant floor-to-ceiling windows, offering views into the kitchen and cocktail bar, plus glimpses into the steakhouse’s signature in-house dry-aging room, which supplies the restaurant’s beef.

The upcoming Crawford Brothers Steakhouse will feature glass wine lockers where the restaurant’s wine portfolio will be visible.
The upcoming Crawford Brothers Steakhouse will feature glass wine lockers where the restaurant’s wine portfolio will be visible.

“One of the most exciting themes is our idea of putting everything on display to emphasize this dining experience as an elevated one, and give a glimpse into the layers of detail behind every aspect of what we do,” Crawford said in a press release.

The latest restaurant in Cary’s Fenton development will come from Raleigh chef Scott Crawford, the long-awaited Crawford Brothers Steakhouse, seen here in a new rendering.
The latest restaurant in Cary’s Fenton development will come from Raleigh chef Scott Crawford, the long-awaited Crawford Brothers Steakhouse, seen here in a new rendering.

Crawford Brothers joins the restaurant roster of the Fenton development in Cary, which includes M Sushi and M Test Kitchen, Superica, Colletta and CRU Food & Wine Bar. Raleigh architect Mauer Architecture handled the design of Crawford Brothers.

“The main design driver extends from Scott’s desire to bring patrons an exclusive experience,” said Mauer Architecture’s designer Liezl Pacult in a release. “This has truly been one of the best and most fulfilling projects I’ve worked on, mostly credited to a wonderful collaboration with Scott Crawford, his concept for Crawford Brothers Steakhouse, and the mastery of his craft.”

Crawford Brothers Steakhouse will be the largest restaurant in Crawford Hospitality Group, at 4,500 square feet.
Crawford Brothers Steakhouse will be the largest restaurant in Crawford Hospitality Group, at 4,500 square feet.

When will Crawford Brothers Steakhouse open?

The steakhouse is set to open this fall, and at 4,500 square feet it’s by far the largest Crawford project to date, with room for 120 seats spanning the dining room, two private dining spaces and a cocktail bar.

“Crawford Brothers presents an exciting opportunity for us to explore another timeless restaurant experience,” said Crawford in a release. “Crawford Brothers is another dream come true for my family and team; we’re beyond excited to give our extremely talented team a new challenge, and support this area’s growth with a beautiful steakhouse experience.”

The new Crawford Brothers Steakhouse will feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering views into the dining room from outside the restaurant.
The new Crawford Brothers Steakhouse will feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering views into the dining room from outside the restaurant.

More Crawford restaurant news

With Crawford Brothers, the acclaimed Raleigh chef continues a lively 2024, opening four new projects, including Brodeto, the cocktail bar Sous Terre and Crawford Genuine at RDU International Airport. Crawford Genuine is set to begin service before the steakhouse. The chef’s flagship restaurant Crawford & Son was also a finalist this year for the James Beard Award for Outstanding Hospitality, a national award.

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