Craft by Smoke and Fire

Reservation was made on Open Table and our party was sat immediately. This place was completely packed as it was prime dinner rush. The server did an amazing job managing the craziness. Our drinks were brought out very quickly and our food didn’t take more than 15 minutes to arrive.

The brisket burrito is to die for, the cheese on the outside of the burrito is the perfect touch. The kids loved their meals.

Published at 2 months ago

What a great experience from our taste buds to the amazing staff. It was our first time visiting and found the restaurant from Open Table. Our server China was friendly, on point on her service and genuinely was a great server that attributed to our amazing experience. From the Salad, to the Chili and the Grilled Cheese, it was mouth watering and Brisket heaven. They had a great game on the TVs and great music playing. Our only "complaint" was that we wish the music was louder because it was a great playlist.

Published at 6 months ago

This is the coolest place! Drinks are very crafty and the presentation is on point! The brisket quesadilla is very good. Everyone in our party were very happy with their orders. There are plenty of TV screens and the first Dodgers game of the series was on every TV!

Published at 2 months ago

Made reservations for a party of 7 to celebrate my best friend's birthday. First time dining in the restaurant and was very impressed by the cool/hip atmosphere. It was full of life. We were handed menus and given time to look through their yummy cocktail drinks. But we were never informed by the waitress that a couple of the drinks were not available. Bummer! Because some of us were going to order those. The drinks we did order were pretty good. I ordered the Cast Away. It was delicious. The food menu looked tasteful. I ordered the shrimp tacos and a side or Blue Cheese Slaw. Long after the rest of my group was brought out their food, I finally received my dish. As it was placed in front of me, I noticed the corn tortillas. Sure enough, I picked up my taco, and the tortilla fell apart. I immediately felt regret for ordering it. Along with the Blue Cheese Slaw (which tasted as simple as purple Cabbage and blue cheese dressing) was blah. No flavor whatsoever. It's a shame it failed because who doesn't love shrimp tacos!

Published at 4 months ago

This place was recommended by my wife’s friend and it did not disappoint. As soon as we entered, we were taken care of and seated at a table. Ana assisted us and made sure we had everything we needed. When we finished ordering, she brought us nachos for and I was confused because we didn’t order it. She clarified it was a gift and we appreciated the gesture since we were hungry.

I would come back to try their brunch buffet!

Published at 4 months ago

The food portions were very large. I had the brisket burrito which was good but not great. Could have had more spice. They put Mac N Cheese in it (as a filler?) which did nothing for it. My son had the Loaded Potato which was huge and had plenty of brisket. My wife had coconut shrimp which was just 6 peices. But my daughter in law had the shrimp tacos which were simply super. I would recommend them. The beer selection was very weak.

Published at 5 months ago

Came for dinner on a Saturday night at 7pm placed was PACKED but we were seated promptly (made reservations online) and we were a party of 10!!

Service was A+++++ if you are lucky enough or even able to ask for CHELSEA she was on top of everything! Our drinks came fast, took our appetizer order first and that came out quickly as well! Dinner came right after and food was delicious!!

Appetizers not pictured but we ordered
Short Rib Birria Quesadilla
Loaded BBQ Nachos
Brisket Queso Fundido

10 of us (8 adults 2 kids) so we ordered the “Family Platter” you have 3 different choices that come with different meats so we went with the one called “THE LAST SUPPER”

Published at 3 months ago

The menus are sticky. Don’t know why. Tarah our waitress was courteous and friendly. I had the salmon it was delicious. My date had a chicken salad. It was delicious too. She ordered the Como La flor drink. She said it was perfect. The atmosphere was cool every one having a great time enjoying their food. The after dinner shot was perfect thanks again Tarah!

Published at 6 months ago

Very busy ... would recommend reservations on weekends. Food was awesome! Food : 5/5

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Fire! Thats what my kid said anyway, I just thought it was amazing. Great ambiance, really, really good food, and even a decent beer selection. This is a BBQ joint with a gastro-pub feel and some very good service, which got a little slow as the room filled. We were here on a Friday night though, so props for them trying to get everyone handled. I had the shrimp tacos, they were 100%. The kid had the brisket mac and cheese, and I had some of that because... brisket and mac? Yeah. It was so good. The nephew had a burger and it was bigger than I thought it would be, and it was delicious. The wife had a chicken breast with a side of brussel sprouts. Both were very well seasoned, and good! The sprouts needed a bit of salt. I had a Hazy IPA from Villain brewery (their captive brewery). The beer selection changes, but did not include anything on nitro this time (07Nov24). Fun on a bun, kids! If youre near, stop on in for some great grub, this spot is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Published at a month ago

The food is amazing! However, the absolute worst service in the history of service. Something needs to give! Bartender bad and slow, host never at the front, server never comes to check on you. I don t know but this place cuz be a lot better food is there but that s it.

Published at a month ago

I was excited to come here with my husband, arriving during the second happy hour from 9 PM to close, looking forward to some drinks and possibly a bite to eat. Unfortunately, our experience was soured by the red-headed bartender s attitude. When we approached the bar, we greeted her, but she didn t respond and instead started wiping the area directly in front of us aggressively. Based on her demeanor, we decided to leave, as I figured her drinks would reflect the attitude she displayed, BAD! We may return to try the barbecue, which smelled great, but if we do, we ll likely avoid the bar.

Published at a month ago

Our waiter is very nice and attentive. Love the atmosphere and location.

Published at a month ago

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I was sitting at the bar and it took 20 minutes for someone to acknowledge me and take my drink order. I tried to get someones attention and I was either ignored or told Ill be right there. I waited patiently because they have tvs everywhere and wanted to try their food more than drink. Once I finally received my drink, my experience is I would go back again. Great night! I just know itll take awhile to get my drink. Not a problem

Published at a month ago

Fire grub. Lively atmosphere. Friendly staff. Our server Kylie was attentive, friendly, and brilliant Cheers. Food

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Published at 2 months ago

Jennifer was an amazing server, was extremely attentive, kind, and sympathetic to our $34 MAC sandwich that didn t live up to its epic expectations or the Brussels sprouts weren t seasoned at all.

Published at 2 months ago

Super busy staff was overworked but it would not stop me from going back. Pastrami was a little dry. Brisket was great. Beers were solid. Plenty of tvs for anything you want to watch

Published at 2 months ago

This is the coolest place! Drinks are very crafty and the presentation is on point! The brisket quesadilla is very good. Everyone in our party were very happy with their orders. There are plenty of TV screens and the first Dodgers game of the series was on every TV! Parking: Its on a one way street. The parking spots are there & jump in one even if its a block away. It is paid parking with a meter on the sidewalk.

Published at 2 months ago

Published at 2 months ago

We had an extremely horrible & humiliating experience tonight at Craft which ended with a server named Bella running a block after us. My husband, our 2 kids & I went in for a late dinner. We ordered 2 beers & a lemonade. It took 10 minutes for our server to to tell us that they were out of the beers we wanted. In fact, they only had 3 types of beers in the entire restaurant, two of which were IPA s. We then ordered a different beer & food. We waited an additional 10 minutes & still had not received a water or any of our drinks or food so we decided we were going to leave. I kindly went up to the host area & asked a different server named Bella if she could have our server bring our check so that we could at least pay for the lemonade. I sat back down, waited & no one brought our check so we left. We walked an entire block & were at the corner of De Lacey Ave about to cross the street when we turned around to see Bella running up to us asking why we left without paying. We were extremely confused being that she wasn t even our server. My husband & I explained to her the situation above & she proceeded to accuse us of dining & dashing. We explained to her that we didn t receive any of the items that we ordered except the lemonade which we offered to pay for but no one came to us with the check when we requested it & we even handed her the money right then & there to pay for our lemonade. She acknowledged that but that wasn t why she ran after us. She then proceeded to tell us that because we ordered our drinks & food (even though we never got them) that we needed to pay for them. She continued arguing with us about the situation for several minutes as we stood on the sidewalk. I asked her for her name as I was going to make a complaint about her & she refused to give it to me. Once she realized I was walking back to the restaurant to complain about the situation she panicked & said it s not a big deal. I just wanted to let you guys know. It definitely was a big deal as she embarrassed us & had people walking by us & looking at us thinking that we dined & dashed. I spoke to a lead shift employee Stephanie who apologized on behalf of Bella & offered to sit us in a different section or pack up our food to go, but we chose to just leave. We ve been to this restaurant several times, but after this experience we will never be back.

Published at 2 months ago

And here we go Beer: 10/10, Irish Red and West Coast IPA is on POINT! Food: Get the BRISKET!! Don t question, it s science. Get the brisket. It s the bees knees. Service: Again, this place fires on all 8-cylinders!!! Real deal just good people doing right. Atmosphere: The played Black Sabbath Ironman and The Mighty Metallica Enter Sandman. This place rocks. Nuff said. Why are you still reading? Put your phone down and get over here!!

Published at 2 months ago

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Loaded BBQ Nachos - $16.99 This was the first dish served, even before the wine glasses arrived. Normally, I find nachos to be a boring but necessary appetizer. However, this dish changed my mind. It used black tortillas with beet-pickled onions, cilantro, pickled chips, and BBQ brisket. It was well-seasoned and balanced with queso. The flavor was excellent. 9/10 Brisket Mountain High Loaded Fries - $16.99 After the great nachos, the loaded fries didn t stand out. Swapping the tortillas for waffle-cut potatoes resulted in similar flavors. I wouldn t recommend ordering both the nachos and the loaded fries choose one or the other. 8/10 The Last Supper - $226.99 We ordered this set, along with additional sausage and short ribs. The name of the set felt odd perhaps even offensive to Christians but as a Buddhist, it didn t bother me. The set included five kinds of meat, cornbread, and a choice of six sides. All the meats were good, which I ll detail further, but considering the price, it felt a bit stingy to charge $2 extra for each Premium Side. The meal arrived on four separate plates: one for the combined meats, another for the Tomahawk steak, one for the sides, and a separate plate for the baked potato. Prime Tomahawk Steak The steak was served on a separate plate, with the plate slightly tilted to let the fat oil slide to the side. The fat was garnished with cilantro and diced tomatoes, which gave it the appearance of chimichurri though serving it with actual chimichurri would have been a great idea. This was the best Tomahawk I ve ever had tender, juicy, flavorful, and perfectly meaty. Simply excellent. 10/10 On the meat plate: Double Prime Brisket The brisket was clearly superior to the pastrami softer, moister, juicier, and less salty. 10/10 Double Prime Pastrami Brisket This was below-average pastrami. It looked good but tasted dry. I ve had much better pastrami elsewhere. 5/10 Short Rib An okay rib it would have been considered good if I hadn t already had the excellent Tomahawk and brisket. 7/10 Sausages The sausages were fine nothing special, but no complaints either. 7/10 Cornbread The cornbread was very good, but we were only served two pieces. I m not sure if it s refillable or if those two were the only ones included. 8/10 Loaded Baked Potato (+$2.00) I strongly do not recommend this it was tasteless and undercooked, with the potato hard instead of soft. 0/10 On the sides plate: Broccolini (+$2.00) This was our favorite side of the night. We re-ordered it twice because it was perfectly crispy without being dry a must-order! 10/10 Brussels Sprouts (+$2.00) These were just as good as the broccolini, though they tend to be harder, which is just the nature of Brussels sprouts, not a fault of the chef. 9/10 Roasted Carrots (+$2.00) They were okay. 6/10 Creamy Bleu Cheese Slaw Also just okay. 6/10 Garlic & Herb Mashed Potatoes Average, nothing special. 6/10 Eventually, we ordered some cocktails because the presentation was fancy. However, they honestly weren t great. Sorting Hat - $18.99 I wouldn t recommend this one. Don t order. Burn The Ships - $15.99 This one was slightly better, but still not impressive. Not that bad.

Published at 2 months ago

Absolutely amazing restaurant!!! Food is so delicious and priced very well! The staff is all so incredibly friendly! Adam was our waiter and treated us so amazingly!!!! Will be coming back soon and often!!!

Published at 2 months ago

Wow we sat outside last week perfect! The food was soo flavorful colorful great presentation & such a sweet waitress the young pretty Asian girl loved her perfect service great host! 5 stars on everything even the desert & my Selena drink hope the bathtub rubber duckie drink comes back soon though i wanted it! Thanks from San Jose, CA visiting

Published at 2 months ago

Needed a spot for dinner with our dogs. We both ordered salads - mine with a side of brisket, my husband s with a side of pastrami. The meat was out of this world tender and flavorful. Highly recommend.

Published at 2 months ago

Loved the sliders (part of the brunch buffet)

Published at 2 months ago

Reservation was made on Open Table and our party was sat immediately. This place was completely packed as it was prime dinner rush. The server did an amazing job managing the craziness. Our drinks were brought out very quickly and our food didn t take more than 15 minutes to arrive. The brisket burrito is to die for, the cheese on the outside of the burrito is the perfect touch. The kids loved their meals.

Published at 2 months ago

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This is my go to when in California but, this time, I was disappointed. New mgr, new chef. Not the same. When ordering, make sure you get exactly what you ordered.

Published at 2 months ago

Published at 2 months ago

They have ruined the place. This restaurant used to have great food and management. Every time I would go there, either the manager or one of the chefs would come out to check in the tables. Now it has gone downhill. Our party ordered their famous loaded baked potato which usually has crispy onions and a lot of brisket on it, bbq sauce, ranch etc.. this time all that came out was a baked potato with a dime size piece of brisket and nothing else. I was so upset that I didn t take photos. I asked for the manager twice. Nobody came. Even the waitress was really embarrassed by the food their kitchen sent out and the way the manager ignored their loyal, returning customers. Before this place was so busy that on the weekends it was very hard to get a table without prior reservations. When I walked in I was surprised by the amount of open tables. Now I know why

Published at 2 months ago

Awesome service. Cute place beet salad was amazing!

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Published at 3 months ago

Joe was an awesome server, he was soooo friendly and kind. He was quick with our orders, and very attentive, even bringing us a pair of on the house shots after our meal. Ask for him when you come in, you won t be disappointed.

Published at 3 months ago

Published at 3 months ago

First time here but it won t be the last. Our server, Stephanie, was amazing. She was so patient with us and gave us great insight regarding food and drinks. The place is lively and has great atmosphere. Perfect place to watch sporting events. We didn t go there to watch a game, we just happened to go there while a game was going on. The short rib plate is a must.

Published at 3 months ago

Published at 3 months ago

Great place for barbecue and sports visiting. Decent beers. Rough night, though, for server. Too inattentive.

Published at 3 months ago

Came for dinner on a Saturday night at 7pm placed was PACKED but we were seated promptly (made reservations online) and we were a party of 10!! Service was A+++++ if you are lucky enough or even able to ask for CHELSEA she was on top of everything! Our drinks came fast, took our appetizer order first and that came out quickly as well! Dinner came right after and food was delicious!! Appetizers not pictured but we ordered Short Rib Birria Quesadilla Loaded BBQ Nachos Brisket Queso Fundido 10 of us (8 adults 2 kids) so we ordered the Family Platter you have 3 different choices that come with different meats so we went with the one called THE LAST SUPPER

Published at 3 months ago

Published at 3 months ago

This place is horrible. Atmosphere is cool because its right on Green Street but food and service is terrible. The wait is so long. The BBQ is a joke. I recommend Guss BBQ. Dont waste your time here. They really need to get it together or else this place wont survive. One more thing to add is they charge a service fee and they dont tell you about it. Beware!

Published at 3 months ago

Service was great. All the staff were very good, and they did their best considering the food and drinks were severely lacking. On top of that, its not a sports bar, yet has hords of tv showing all kinds of nonsense, but barely sports.. soap operas? Strange place.

Published at 3 months ago

Really good food. Good drinks. Comfortable setting. Open air concept. Staff was fun. Street parking not too expensive. Make sure to pick times that are early, such as 11:30 am and 5:30 pm respectively to get that good parking.

Published at 3 months ago

The food was amazinggg ! We were constantly checked on and it was a friendly environment , our server Alicia made the experience even better I would definitely come again . I don t live here just visiting so she definitely set the tone thanks again!

Published at 3 months ago

Our server, Jennifer, was outstanding! She went above and beyond to give superior service. The food was delicious and the drinks were great! Ive been to a few of the restaurants, but the Pasadena restaurant is the best. Great music, vibes, and all-around atmosphere. The only complaint is that parking is expensive. Other than that, go!!! The owner, Juan, is a great guy.

Published at 3 months ago

Honestly I was pretty disappointed in this place. Terribly slow service and a burger that bore a striking resemblance to a water park burger.

Published at 3 months ago

This place was so good! Especially the service. Tara was so nice and super attentive. I will definitely be coming back

Published at 3 months ago

the food looks good but it taste really bad, I ordered one steak and it walked completely full of salt, i don t recommend you guys to come to this restaurant Food

Published at 3 months ago

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The sweet efficient server made my day I wish I remembered her name ! Great hot crispy Nashville chicken ( I just wish they had a tad bit more salt) and loving service

Published at 3 months ago

Went and ate here last night. It was amazing!!!!!! The brisket is fantastic and could eat it all the time. The server joe was very attentive and friendly.

Published at 3 months ago

I love this place the brisket quesadillas and waffle fries

Published at 3 months ago

Great BBQ!!! Me and my boyfriend got the tri tip, baked potato, street corn, and the brisket grilled cheese. Oh and our server was so sweet she brought us garlic bread and it was to die for! Everything amazing and KYLIE was amazing! Great service! Can t wait to come back to try the brisket plate! Thank you Kylie!

Published at 3 months ago

Made reservations for a party of 7 to celebrate my best friends birthday. First time dining in the restaurant and was very impressed by the cool/hip atmosphere. It was full of life. We were handed menus and given time to look through their yummy cocktail drinks. But we were never informed by the waitress that a couple of the drinks were not available. Bummer! Because some of us were going to order those. The drinks we did order were pretty good. I ordered the Cast Away. It was delicious. The food menu looked tasteful. I ordered the shrimp tacos and a side or Blue Cheese Slaw. Long after the rest of my group was brought out their food, I finally received my dish. As it was placed in front of me, I noticed the corn tortillas. Sure enough, I picked up my taco, and the tortilla fell apart. I immediately felt regret for ordering it. Along with the Blue Cheese Slaw (which tasted as simple as purple Cabbage and blue cheese dressing) was blah. No flavor whatsoever. Its a shame it failed because who doesnt love shrimp tacos! Parking: Strict street parking with meters. There is also a parking structure across the street. Parking their is $15.00 flat rate Kid-friendliness: Kids of all ages welcomed. They also have a Kids menu.

Published at 3 months ago

The only reason this doesn t get 5 stars is because my mom s order was wrong but my brisket grilled cheese was mouthwateringly delicious. Got sat right away and our waitress was incredible. Did everything to make us happy. Fast, efficient. I would go again.

Published at 3 months ago

Food is awesome! Service a little slow and the waitress sometimes disappeared and had to look for her so we could place our order, but at the end she made things better. The chairs are a little uncomfortable to be seating long time made out of wood. Parking: The parking is hard to find, parking lots around are crowded and small

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Vinny is great. Always a good time with that guy behind the bar. Super attentive and looks to make your experience enjoyable.

Published at 4 months ago

Brisket tacos are amazing! Love the service as well. Highly recommended.

Published at 4 months ago

Amazing food, lots of flavor Reasonable price, very friendly staff Food

Published at 4 months ago

I had the shrimp taco plate with a loaded brisket baked potato. The shrimp tacos were awesome but the baked potato was very dry. The double IPA was also very good. My girlfriend had brisket tacos which were kind of skimpy on the meat. I gave her one of my tacos in trade for a skinny one of hers. I am hoping and giving my waitress Tara the benefit of the doubt that she was overwhelmed or having an off day but out service was very slow. No worries though, Alicia jumped in several times when we needed something including paying our check. There was a long haired friendly Hispanic chap which I didnt get his name that helped out also.

Published at 4 months ago

I liked the service and the atmosphere, only the brisket sandwich was very salty

Published at 4 months ago

This place was recommended by my wife s friend and it did not disappoint. As soon as we entered, we were taken care of and seated at a table. Ana assisted us and made sure we had everything we needed. When we finished ordering, she brought us nachos for and I was confused because we didn t order it. She clarified it was a gift and we appreciated the gesture since we were hungry. I would come back to try their brunch buffet!

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The Brisket Mac Saga Okay, so. We came with a party of four for dinnertime, me being the only member who had never been. We ordered a few items - the brisket, the tri tip, the sausage, an appetizer and a handful of sides. I ordered the brisket Mac and cheese. The menu did not say it was spicy, there appeared to be no spicy ingredients, except for the actual spices on the brisket itself. But after about three bites, an unexpected heat was building. I couldnt tell where it came from. I continued eating, thinking it was just me, as I have a very low spice tolerance. But not too long after, my whole mouth was burning, and I was developing a stomachache. My partner noticed that I had stopped eating, and I told him about the Mac. He tried a bite himself, as did the two other members of our party. They agreed, there was something in the brisket Mac and cheese (that was definitely NOT present in the plate of brisket, which we also ordered) that made it very hot. We asked our waitress, Stephanie, what was the heat in the brisket Mac and cheese. She suggested (obviously somewhat uncertain) that it might be from marinating the meat additional time for the Mac, which was not a satisfactory answer, but we shrugged it off. I set the brisket Mac and cheese aside and picked off of other plates. Towards the end of our meal, Stephanie delivered us a dessert, on the house, to thank us for our patronage. It was a very sweet gesture, and of course appreciated (who says no to free dessert?) but I couldnt help still feeling suspicious. THE RESOLUTION: As we were signing our receipts, Stephanie returned once more to say she had solved the mystery. Apparently at least two other groups of customers had mentioned an unexpected heat to the brisket Mac earlier in the day. She told us that the chef who has made the brisket Mac that morning had added extra spice to it, which he was definitely not supposed to do. To hear this information was incredibly validating, and her going out of her way not just to solve the mystery, but to explain it to us as well, definitely brightened my experience. Five stars for Stephanie. As for the rest of it: service and atmosphere are wonderful. The food is just decent in quality (there were other details, such as the plate of brisket having large sections of un-rendered and inedible fat, the sausage being too salty to finish, and the tri-tip tasting mostly of pepper, but pepper fans would probably like it). We felt that the sides were generally better than the proteins. But with a few drinks and a close group of friends, it was a good experience. I would probably not come back on a date for two, and I would not attend if you were looking for a real good barbecue place. But with friends? Enjoyable.

Published at 5 months ago

Nice place but they added a service fee because .the economy? Just raise prices and run your business.

Published at 5 months ago

The food is delicious. Came with friends/family to enjoy some lunch. Services started slow and it took a while to get our food. The manager came to apologize for the mistakes and did accommodate us.

Published at 5 months ago

This was a pretty good bbq place. The atmosphere was very nice, a little warm by the bar, but they did have fans.

Published at 5 months ago

The food portions were very large. I had the brisket burrito which was good but not great. Could have had more spice. They put Mac N Cheese in it (as a filler?) which did nothing for it. My son had the Loaded Potato which was huge and had plenty of brisket. My wife had coconut shrimp which was just 6 peices. But my daughter in law had the shrimp tacos which were simply super. I would recommend them. The beer selection was very weak.

Published at 5 months ago

Foods is pretty good, except the mountain high loaded fries. For some reason, we all know what happens when fries get cold. Menu is a little pricey. We wait a little long, I understand, because they are short-handed.

Published at 5 months ago

Our server Jennifer was amazing. We come here with a group of friends on Sundays sometimes and she has helped out table several times. She is always such a pro, attentive and sweet.

Published at 5 months ago

Brisket sandwich , meats kind of salty and need to inform the staff for light salt .

Published at 5 months ago

The ribs had absolutely no seasoning and the brisket barely had a hint of BBQ sauce. Very disappointing. Will not be dining here again.

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Youre gonna get a good review if you give out a free desert, which was delicious. Had pastrami finely smoked with the perfect amount of fat, not too much not too little. Waffle fries were crispy and not overly thick. Surprisingly good BBQ for California. Julia was super attentive and efficient as well

Published at 5 months ago

The menus are sticky. Don t know why. Tarah our waitress was courteous and friendly. I had the salmon it was delicious. My date had a chicken salad. It was delicious too. She ordered the Como La flor drink. She said it was perfect. The atmosphere was cool every one having a great time enjoying their food. The after dinner shot was perfect thanks again Tarah! Kid-friendliness: Saw kids enjoying their food.

Published at 5 months ago

Awesome food! Awesome service! Food

Published at 5 months ago

Super friendly staff!

Published at 6 months ago

Went here yesterday for fathers day, the tri-tip was amazing, this is also the only place Ive ever been to that has corn bread thats not dry and feels more like a cake when you bite into it. This had instantly become my favorite BBQ spot and I cant wait to come back. They also had a drink that was delicious and amusing, it was a cocktail in a bathtub with a rubber duck. That duck made a great souvineer.

Published at 6 months ago

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A medium upscale looking sports bar in a great location with open sidewalk windows. We were seated very quickly and the server came to us in a short amount of time as well. The drinks took 25 minutes literally and the order was incorrect. I asked for a splash of cranberry in my ketel one and it came back full cranberry with a splash of ketel. I asked how many ounces were in the drinks and the server ended up returning and said it was one and a quarter which is extremely low. So I ended up asking for a double ketel on the rocks And they came back another 20 minutes later with about 6 oz of vodka. I looked at the bar and for only having one bartender he looked very leisurely and not one bit of stress with about 160 people in the place. I liked the atmosphere and our server made the experience more pleasurable with a really great attitude, brought us some free garlic toast even though we were not hungry and thanked us for our patients. I would go back again and maybe change the review if my experience is different but I dont think that I would try the food there.

Published at 6 months ago

A drink that someone ordered was unavailable so they brought out two others to make up for it, but they were not comparable and tasted like cough syrup. The drinks also took an extremely long time to get there and the waitress even remarked that her bartender took so long. Later, a member of our party told the waitress that she cannot have any dairy, she said it wouldnt be a problem, then her vegetables arrived with butter and the potato arrived with butter, sour cream, and cheese. It had to be sent back. The brisket tacos were good, but completely cold. Didnt want to say anything based on how overwhelmed the server appeared and issues wed already had. The complimentary shots didnt arrive until the very end as we were paying the bill. Although, those were much better than the duck around cocktail that tasted nothing like it was described...it had a strong herbal taste like a cough drop, similar to the two other drinks another member had gotten.

Published at 6 months ago

What a great experience from our taste buds to the amazing staff. It was our first time visiting and found the restaurant from Open Table. Our server China was friendly, on point on her service and genuinely was a great server that attributed to our amazing experience. From the Salad, to the Chili and the Grilled Cheese, it was mouth watering and Brisket heaven. They had a great game on the TVs and great music playing. Our only complaint was that we wish the music was louder because it was a great playlist.

Published at 6 months ago

Delicious! Very nice place and good plates.

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Woman who sat us was great. But the waitress didnt bring an ordered item until the steak was cold. Wouldnt recommend.

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I was told 20 minutes for my order, but it took over 35 minutes. Food is good, but not enough sauce.

Published at 6 months ago

Super cool atmosphere. Traveled by myself and sat at the bar. Everyone was friendly. Loved the decor of the restaurant. The bbq was great. Ordered the brisket fries and the smoked short rib sausage. Good portion sizes. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach.

Published at 6 months ago

Chic and good.

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Its hit and miss. Some days, food is hot and delicious and some days cold and not good. I wish they were more consistent

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Just went in with my family and the hostess was extremely rude! She greeted us with a face of disgust and attitude. I was so disappointed because I came all the way from the bay area just to try their bbq. I was so embarrassed about how she treated us! I decided to take my family to eat elsewhere. DO NOT GO TO THIS LOCATION.

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Published at 6 months ago

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They added a surcharge to our billing for a table of 4 without any notice or explanation.

Published at 6 months ago

The food was good. Small portions, side dishes are extra. The music was so loud you had to talk loud when talking to others.

Published at 6 months ago

We got the bath tub drink and I got chili for $8. The chili was terrible and just oil and mushy brisket not chili. The Madison sandwich looked delicious and the meat plates were filling but no sides so very pricey like $16-30

Published at 7 months ago

We all loved our lunchs and the service was fantastic as well. Dog friendly

Published at 7 months ago

Food was good. Smaller portions.

Published at 7 months ago

Tasty food cooked just right, attentive service, even got a seltzer special which made my afternoon extra fun!

Published at 7 months ago

Fantastic BBQ, high quality meats and sides. Nice open atmosphere that can get rowdy during sports games. The kitchen was really backed up so food came out really slowly.

Published at 7 months ago

Kylee was awesome, I even complimented her cute nose.

Published at 7 months ago

Food was fine, until both my wife and I got SEVERE food poisoning later that night. We dont think it was the brisket or lamb chops bc they looked cooked through. We are suspecting the salad or the coconut shrimp. We had dinner at 6 pm, went to the Hollywood bowl later that night, and by midnight, we were both praying to the porcelain gods for at least 24 hours.

Published at 7 months ago

Delicious food!

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

The staff is great. The food is awesome. Best to make reservations online if you can and avoid the wait.

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

Amazing must try spot.

Published at 7 months ago

Alicia was the very best waitress with great energy and amazing recommendations. The meat was perfectly smoked and the sides were divine. 10/10 recommendation coming with friends and getting a tasting platter so you can try all the meats.

Published at 7 months ago

All you can eat BBQ brunch today! So so yum I was in BBQ heaven. They use Creekstone meats and they cook them to perfection. They have a menu but I recommend the brunch if you can make it. I will be coming back here. Food : 5/5

Published at 7 months ago

Food was delicious. The brisket fries were the perfect combo of crunchy and saucy. Portions were definatly worth the price. Must try if you like bbq!!! Wheelchair accessibility: Restraunt is street level with wide aisles and spacious seating

Published at 7 months ago

We loved this place. It use to be a chicken spot. Now its crafts by smoke and fire. Our waiter was super dope. That made everything even better. We got the ribs and brisket, along with sides. Mac n cheese, brussel sprouts, garlic potatoes. The food was super filling. BBQ always hits the spot. The inside has a nice ambience. Huge tv on the side wall to watch the major sports games and a bar in the back. We were given some fruity shots and they were suuuper bomb. All in all, this place is amazing. Keep up the great work.

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

Solid happy hour 1/2 price drinks deal.

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 8 months ago

It was our first time there the waitress that helped us was very friendly and nice. I don t remember her name otherwise I would stated here, but she was working on a Tuesday morning and she was also doing the bar. The food was delicious and her hospitality was very welcoming. I think it made the experience even better. Since it was our first time there she offered To give us garlic bread on the house, that was really nice of her. I m definitely gonna come back and I will be referring friends and family. By the way, I had the short rib and the brisket with mac & cheese. The brisket was very good, but oh my God the short rib was amazing next time I ll definitely be getting that again and I might just try the load of baked potato too

Published at 8 months ago

Great drinks, amazing staff

Published at 8 months ago

Great customer service, very attentive staff. Food is fire every time. The atmosphere and ambiance are my fav thing about this place

Published at 8 months ago

If I can give the service 0 stars I would. Service was horrible. Didn t feel welcomed at all. They kept ignoring our requests. They didn t even have a waiter for us, we had the guy that was at the bar, no it was not crowded at all to not have a waiter for our table. They literally slammed the food on our table and they handed our bill not in a book or nothing (everyone else did get there bill in a pad) As for the food the flavour was all right but the name of the dish doesn t meet the expectations. Barely any meat in our foods and the tortillas were soggy and coming apart. More pieces of fat (yuck) than meat. WORK ON YOUR STAFFS ATTITUDE AND MAKE ALL TYPES OF PEOPLE/Religions WELCOMED.

Published at 8 months ago

Amazing experience, Abby was very helpful and nice.

Published at 8 months ago

Halal restaurant, superb quality meats. So far every menu item has been delish.

Published at 8 months ago

Published at 8 months ago

Food was good, satisfied, their loaded potatoes soup was good

Published at 8 months ago

Published at 8 months ago

It was our first time coming here, and Im happy to say everything went perfectly. Our server Ken gave us the best service weve received anywhere. He went above and beyond to do things we didnt ask for. What a great guy! The food was made to perfection. It was honestly the best burrito Ive had in my life. Were definitely coming back here again!

Published at 8 months ago

Loved, loved, loved the lively, casual vibe, friendly staff, and delicious food at Craft! They have THE cutest cocktails, too! The Duck Around and Find Out alone will have me coming back! The chicken sandwich was Craft by far, their potato salad is the best Ive had in a long time! There are so many great options (both main dishes and sides), that we will just have to come back to try everything on the menu! When in Pasadena, I highly recommend adding Craft to your dining options! Kid-friendliness: Its a great space, with great music playing, so if your kids like a not-so-quiet place, this is a good spot! Its not a kids place, per se, but I did see--and did not hear them--over the music!

Published at 8 months ago

Being from Texas, we thoroughly enjoyed the BBQ! Great food and drinks!

Published at 8 months ago

Weve enjoyed coming here. The food is very rich, and the portions are huge. It can get pretty greasy, but the salads are excellent if youre looking for something lighter. But youll always get something packed with flavor. And they have very creative cocktails. It can be quite busy, and the space is extremely loud when full. Its a very industrial look to the decor. But its very open, and they have nice outdoor seating.

Published at 8 months ago

Published at 8 months ago

Parking: Park in the parking structure off of Green Street or nearby in the city. If it has the blue Pasadena sign, we stayed for 50 min, and paid 1$ for parking Food

Published at 8 months ago

So my Boyfriend and I stumbled upon this amazing restaurant. We recently just moved to Pasadena from Chicago. We checked Craft out and the food was beyond amazing. We got the waffles fries,the garlic break,brisket quesadilla,the beef, and lamb chops. The brisket quesadilla was mouth watering. The brisket was moist flavourful the sause on the quesadilla was tasty. The beef was made just right as well as the lamb chops. We ordered two drinks duck around and find out and the como la flour. The drinks were pretty & made exactly how it sounds. Our waiter I hope I remember his name correctly think it was Kenneth or Keith W but he was so nice so great at welcoming us giving us recommendations to try. He made sure we had a good time everything was to our liking. I would definitely pick him as my server again when we return. We have friends coming from Chicago soon we will be bringing them back for sure. The ambiance was beautiful in the resturant.

Published at 8 months ago

Liz is awesome!

Published at 8 months ago

Service was outstanding friendly and fast. Food and beer were great

Published at 8 months ago

Published at 8 months ago

Made a reservation on OpenTable for Sunday lunch and there were a lot of tables open, so probably didnt need a reservation. Our server Annie was awesome! She consistently came to provide us with water refills and was helpful in helping us decide what to order. We ended up getting the high mountain fries which were excellent, the beef brisket burrito, and the beef brisket tacos. The tacos and fries were our favorite! The meat was super juicy and flavorful. I highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area! Thanks again Annie for your great service and hospitality!

Published at 9 months ago

Came in on a Sunday afternoon. We expected it to be busy but we were able to be seated right away. Because it is an open concept, it is a very loud space; if you prefer a quieter atmosphere conducive to conversation with your family, this is not the place. Our server was very kind but the actual meal service was VERY slow, like she brought us free garlic bread because it was taking so long kind of slow. When the food finally got there it was just okay. Good flavor potential on the short rib tacos, but too much sauce and too much fat/gristle kind of ruined it for me. My daughter was happy with the Mac and Cheese. Hubby was not happy that the chicken breast he ordered to top his salad came out as giant chunks of dry fried chicken. He would have sent it back but we couldn t get the server back. Then came the wait for the check. It was a LONG wait; we only got it by flagging down a different server, and even then it still took a long time. Maybe we caught them on an off day, but I don t think we will be back.

Published at 9 months ago

Excellent BBQ

Published at 9 months ago

Foods really good, hostess and server have a friendly smile atmosphere perfectly fine

Published at 9 months ago

My wife and I absolutely love it here! The food, the aesthetic and staff are all absolutely on point. Happy hour couldn t be cheaper 2-6p and the locals are my favorite. Kid-friendliness: Crayons and kid menus for sure!

Published at 9 months ago

Celebrated a birthday. 1st time here. 1st peeps there at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Sabrina was amazing. overall, the team was fun and in good spirits. Brisket the best, although not on brunch menu-have to try mac & cheese. Brunch provides lots of tasty options. Eggs and potatoes best when fresh. The pasole and chiliquilies bar tasty. Ribs, brisket, tri tip...homemade sausage breakfast tacos...25 bottomless mimosas w various flavors. Got packed after awhile. Has tvs for sports enjoyment and patio. Must go! Parking: Parking lot across street, meter parking on street

Published at 9 months ago

A very good social eatery with good food and atmosphere. They bbq great briskets! I just wish it was seasoned a bit better. From our experience, I d say you should preferably not order the birria tacos. However, the stockburger is great, and it has everything in it: 2 beef patties, mac n cheese AND beef brisket!! It s massive and very tasty. As for the nachos, they re tasty, but they could use some more cheese. However, the atmosphere is great! Service is also very good. Recommended for those BBQ lovers.

Published at 9 months ago

Published at 9 months ago

To be honest, I only stopped in here for a quick beer for happy hour. It wasn t busy at that time of day and I didn t get to try their food. The happy hour is a two for one, though you have to get the same drink - no mix & match unfortunately. We got the Mexican lager they have on tap, it was okay, probably would not order again but they had a nice menu and would order something else next time. It s a sports bar with funny memes scattered throughout with a nice layout. Looks like the spot to be during a game or a night out with the lads, not sure about the girls yet but would have to see on another day. I also appreciated the tap handles (pictured below) which added a lot of character along with the nice leather seats throughout. Definitely worth a try!

Published at 9 months ago

Atmosphere was quaint, service was great!! Thank you Adam!! Food was out fast and tasty!!

Published at 9 months ago

Published at 9 months ago

Waiter was nice and helpful, but not available much. Someone else delivered my food and promptly disappeared before I could ask for a fork. I ordered ribeye with no sides $50. I got half a ribeye maybe, that had a decent crust on one side and was soggy on the other. My son got the kids quesadilla with waffle fries and it looked amazing. He said it was really good.

Published at 9 months ago

My burrito was too salty, the nachos had someone s hair on it and the drink was okay and the service was slow. The music and atmosphere was better than the service and food!

Published at 9 months ago

Our first time here, and I loved that all the meat was halal :) my birria tacos were just a bit too salty, overall good. My son wasn t the biggest fan of his grilled cheese, the just melted cheese on top of each other and threw it between the bread. Basically chewing in cheese chunks. The pretzel was really good!

Published at 9 months ago

Lots of options for food and quality is very nice. Loved the IPA; very tasty. Place has lots of TVs indoor but we sat outside which was nice and sunny. Would visit again. Food : 5/5

Published at 9 months ago

Great service by Jen

Published at 9 months ago

Published at 9 months ago

This was my worst experience, we ordered 2 mac ribs sandwiches, they gave us half a salt rib between us my waffle fries were chicharon style ..could not eat them.and our food was cold..go to the others not by craft.

Published at 9 months ago

We just went for drinks this time, but we all loved what we got: La Chona, the Mamacita, and the Castaway. Absolutely lovely sitting at the bar and sipping our drinks. Solid spot.

Published at 9 months ago

Fun night visiting with friends. Stephanie was our server and was a great! My favorite was the Birria quesadilla and the bbq salad! Cocktails were good and the house beers. Enjoyed the atmosphere and would definitely return!

Published at 9 months ago

Met with a friend from long ago and decided to try this spot out. He quickly found sitting for us. Waiter was nice. Location was clean and had plenty of artwork to look at. We ordered food and caught up with each other. When the food came out. Wow. We had to try quite a few dishes. I had the brisket tacos. Presentation in point and coloring. He had the brisket grilled cheese and enjoyed it. At the table we also had the short rib quesadillas, mountain high loaded fries, loaded nachos, skin on potato salad. Everything tasted great. Would definitely recommend this place. Parking: Very little parking in front or nearby. Found parking block over

Published at 9 months ago

Ask for the bartender Alicia for her signature drink

Published at 9 months ago

Great food and fantastic service. Our waitress Jen was above and beyond amazing. First time coming to this location but not smoke and fire so we knew the food was going to be great. Jen went above in explaining anything we needed gave us a shot to try courtesy of her which was awesome. Came back plenty of times we never once had to look for her which is excellent service. The restraunt has a great ambience. Lots of giant flat screens everywhere. We will definitely be back with friends. If your looking for an amazing restraunt and an overall great experience I highly recommend you check this place out.

Published at 9 months ago

Good BBQ and service. Came here for dinner during happy hour where you get a buy one get one free drink. Got the Lulu lemon drink. It was pretty good and refreshing. The waiter even brought us two free shots which was nice! Overall the BBQ was flavorful and tender. We chose Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes for the sides. The mashed potatoes were tasty but wasn t a fan of the Mac and cheese. They have a great selection of food. From sandwiches to bbq plates. The waiter was super friendly too.

Published at 9 months ago

Published at 10 months ago

Chicken was very dry!! The Mac and cheese was not good! The street corn was very good!

Published at 10 months ago

Good place for barbecue meats. The chairs are uncomfortable but good enough to watch a game. Good vibe

Published at 10 months ago

Food was mediocre. Service was terrible nice enough but so slow and forgetful. Received dirty glassware and silverware and by the end of our meal we counted 10 tables with dirty dishes to be cleared. Don t plan on returning here.

Published at 10 months ago

Stunning how delish this food is! Things got busy, but our dude Adam handled it like a pro!! MVP! Food : 5/5

Published at 10 months ago

Published at 10 months ago

Sometimes, you hype things you see on social media up and then end up disappointed. Friends, this was not one of those times. We had Easter dinner here while visiting- after I had drooled over their ig posts for who knows how long. While we were sad that they were out of the baked potatoes, we got some delicious free lemon drop shots as a consolation and the Castaway was SUPER good. The short rib burrito, brisket nachos, and pastrami pizza were everything I dreamed they would be. Our server was also top tier.

Published at 10 months ago

Went on a Friday night. The food was okay. I had the short rib burrito. The Mac and cheese in the burrito left the burrito more oily and the waffle fries in it were cold and hard. I believe it was sitting out for awhile. The lulu lime cocktail was okay. I felt a strong pickle after taste that I wasnt a fan of. The burrito was overall on the sweet side. Burrito -18.99 or 16.99 Cocktail -14.99

Published at 10 months ago

Published at 10 months ago

The lamb, pastrami, and Sausage were top notch. But the best part of the night was our service from Stephanie! she was friendly and patient to the many questions we had. Will come back and will recommend everyone I know to try this place who s looking for great barbecue. Food

Published at 10 months ago

Our food and drinks were great and it came out quick. Shoutout to our server Stephanie, she was the best.

Published at 10 months ago

Good food, great service. Drinks could be stronger, but there was a football game on so I dont blame them for implementing some crowd control

Published at 10 months ago

Atmosphere is great. But, food was not good (I got a smash burger of some kind, dont recall the name) and service was fun but very slow with long durations between coming to the table.

Published at 10 months ago

A bit loud

Published at 10 months ago

The one location we were able to find with smoked meats that was close to our hotel. The food was really good and the service did not miss a beat.

Published at 10 months ago

Published at 10 months ago

6 people Drinks at the bar (2 rounds) Rsvp table for 730pm on NFL playoff game night Bar service - looooove the bartender w the pink hair and glasses she was *chefs kiss*! Thanks for taking care of us!! she whipped up drinks super fast, with style, and even made a craft mocktail for one of our fam who doesnt drink. Loved it! Host/table Service - fantastic! Super friendly and quick service in a packed house on a game night Food- super good, high quality ingredients, meat was good (brisket, burgers) and sides (broccolini, brussel sprouts, red potato salad, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, cornbread) were amazing Thanks Craft team for a wonderful night!

Published at 10 months ago

Published at 10 months ago

Very loud high end bar style restaurant. Not a super great place for conversations with people. Food was also not as good as usual. The chicken sandwich bun was soggy and they took a while to get out the orders. They did offer us free shots to apologize for the short staffing they apparently had.

Published at 10 months ago

Made reservation at 7:45 pm is 9:15 pm and don t have are food yet, horrible. Don t recommend this place if you are hungry.

Published at 10 months ago

Published at a year ago

We both ordered the Nashville Chicken Sandwich, but asked for the Smoked version instead of Fried/Breaded. Waitress asked if we want Mild, Medium or Hot bbq sauce so we went with mild. Sandwiches arrive and its a massive, single piece of chicken on a small bun that was impossible to eat. Had to use a knife and fork, chicken was dry. Kept looking for our waitress to ask Where is the bbq sauce but gave up and just ate some of it and brought the rest home to chop up and add our own bbq sauce. MacnCheese side dish was good.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

We had the most pleasant time. Our server was Michael and he is amazing. The kindest, nicest, polite server I have ever had meet. If you want a great experience ask for Michael !! Date 1/12/24

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

The food here is pricy. I got the Chili which was under the Soups category but it was more like a side. It came in the same container as the sides with a dollop of sour cream. I needed to eat it with the waffle fries. I wouldn t recommend the chili as it s a little salty. The fries were crispy and good. The garlic and herb mashed potatoes were also delicious. I tried a bit of the Smoked brisket from my friend s plate and it was really good! Vegetarian options: They offer salads and the sides can be vegetarian. Parking: There s metered street parking and a cheap parking structure called De Lacey nearby.

Published at a year ago

Ribs is delicious

Published at a year ago

Parking: Multiple parking locations near restaurant with limited street parking. Food

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Very nice, pleasant place, delicious food!!! All! The service is slow, you have to be patient or not in a hurry. But they are very friendly! Cost ratio with what it is, its fine. The only bad thing is that the bathroom was too dirty!!! I would definitely return!

Published at a year ago

Food was not appetizing at all, felt sick after eating the brisket. Disappointed considering the amount of money I spent.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

This place is awesome. The short rib is the most tender Ive ever had. Burger was good too. I would absolutely come back. Only reason I gave 4 stars was that the food wasnt hot. We came right after the rose bowl so obviously it was super busy. But the food just wasnt hot. Doesnt take away from the flavor. I would be back.

Published at a year ago

Our food looked great, but im sad to say that it was dry, onion, and corn bread tasted old. Their fries and beer were good, though. Service was very good as well as the atmosphere, very family friendly and spacious. Food

Published at a year ago

We were part of a larger tour group that came in, and we absolutely slammed them. They were a little slow (mostly overwhelmed) but completely overcame it and were AWESOME. My food was great (the blue cheese slaw is to die for) and the drinks were incredible. Definitely a place for a bunch of people to come and to try all of the themed drinks. We are from out of town, but if we lived anywhere near here, we would absolutely be back. Wheelchair accessibility: My mom has no problems with her electric scooter. No step in front, and the bathrooms were fine.

Published at a year ago