I can't comment on their food or nightlife but I was here on a Saturday afternoon to take in a few beers and people watch.
I can see how it might get rowdy at night since people were well on their way during the early afternoon.
Our waitress didn't push food on us and was attentive with our drinks.
I would say that cresent street is pretty much a tourist trap but if you are a tourist like me and staying near St Cathrine street then I can tell you that there isn't much else going on specifically at night that is walking distance.