Reviews for The Craftsman Bar and Kitchen in Santa Monica, CA
Great spot to stop by on a night out with friends! We got some drinks here after dinner, and they were playing some old school... throwback music videos on the screens. They have couches to chill at and shuffleboard to play with. The bouncer, Renee, reallymade my friend feel safe. There were some rowdy guys next to us and she felt comfortable having the bouncer keep an eye on themto make sure nothing happens. Glad we felt safe while visiting Santa Monica! Read more
The only spot in a block that had food late, a girl needed the mozzarella sticks and the Buffalo wings. I loved the James Dean... wall and the environment in General was very casual and laid back. Great for a date night after a long day at the beach. Read more
Great place to chill, plenty of drink choices. Had a vegetarian burger, very tasty! Tried some of their pickle... juice...interesting. the best part about being here was the tunes! Staff were very friendly and helpful. Read more
Update: you don't have to be so salty about a negative review. Why do people from this area give such high stars for places... with a lack of quality? We came here for a drink and the margarita is sooo salty. I like salty but I think instead of ice theyused a salt cube....ok they didn't use a salt cube, they used ocean water. Like seriously it's sooo salty. The red lighting is abit overwhelming to the point I couldn't even see the bill. I would not recommend this place. I will say though, service isquite attentive. Read more
Wonderful place. Great vibe. Lovely staff. Opens late, even on Sundays. And has some classic arcade games indoors too. Good bar... food as well. Read more
I had the fish tacos and they were bland and tasteless. I ordered a margarita and it was okay. The system that they have going... on is that you order at door and they seat you outside. You have to leave your credit card at the door too. I don't like that. Ilike to pay after I'm done. I was charged the wrong price so they had to give me cash back. Not a good system. I didn't even getthe option to sit inside. I was on patio and didn't really recieve any customer service. They brought the food and brought thecheck. Read more
Cheap, chill happy hour spot in Santa Monica. The happy hour menu has a good range of options for food and $6 drinks. I... recommend getting the chicken strips with the honey mustard - they come piping hot and it?s a good thing to share. The tatertots are also the best in the West Side. There are original and spicy options - I prefer the spicy ones, but the original onesare hot and crispy, so you can?t go wrong with those either. They do search your backpack before coming in and will keep yourwater bottles with the doorman. No one under 21 allowed unless they?re with their parent. We had an issue with getting one ofour interns in who was 20, so that was a bummer. There are single stall bathrooms available. You can order at the counter butthere?s plenty of seating on a weeknight and servers walk around that could take your order. There is indoor and outdoorseating, and it?s good for large groups to come. Very casual vibe and I see the same bartender all the time. I suggest gettingthe Bees Knees for the cocktail of choice, although it?s pretty sour due to the lemon. The margarita is also pretty solid.Overall, this is the type of place you?d come after a day at the beach or a long day at work to hang out and just relax with agroup. Read more
Bartender there is superb. Went back two days in a row. Good music with mix of older and younger people. Bar food is simple,... but very good as well. Great bar! Read more