Craft Kitchen Southington-Plantsville

Big, open, rustic and welcoming restaurant. We came in on a Sunday evening and had a delightful waitress. Three adults brought two children seated at a spacious booth. Menu has plenty of variety to include a few vegetarian options. Specials menu has multiple options as well. The restaurant is welcoming and quiet which is nice, feels cozy and you can talk and listen easily. The restaurant is quite dark though, so if they turned up the light brightness a bit it would be perfect. Menu items were delivered and mostly as described on the menu. A few notes: the feta butternut salad was delicious but the “spice” was missing. The chunks of butternut could have been warmed a bit, served cold it just didn’t feel like a good mix. The basic burger was a great portion, but the bun was a bit dry so it didn’t really hold up very well. The burger meat tasted good but could have used just a bit more spice/flavor. The peanut butter cake slice was amazing (my friends surprised me by telling the restaurant about my recent birthday ) . Over all, prices and portions are good. Turn up the lights a little and warm up the butternut squash and it will elevate. I look forward to returning to try the pizza!

Great food here!!! First timer and our server at the bar was great! Along with my choice of smoked meats (brisket and pork belly burnt ends), she came over with two bbq sauces to try out with. The tasso sauce was the right kick needed for the meat! The appetizer of the meatballs with burrata was delicious!! Good size meatball as well. Lots of local beers on tap (always a plus) No complaints here!! Leaving with full bellies and a bit of leftovers for lunch at work tomorrow! Will be back again

. Craft Kitchen Review We had a great experience at Craft Kitchen! Dined outside on a beautiful summer day with the family, and everything felt fresh and vibrant from start to finish. We kicked things off with the lavender lemonades—10 out of 10. Refreshing, flavorful, and the perfect summer drink. The pulled pork nachos were a standout: super fresh chips, tender pork, and crisp, flavorful veggies. The Buffalo mac and cheese came in a massive portion—cheesy, rich, and definitely comfort food done right. I also tried the watermelon arugula salad with feta, which was light, fresh, and perfectly balanced. It could easily be a full meal with a protein add-on, but I was there to sample around. The street corn was amazing—full of flavor and grilled just right. The chicken was okay but a bit heavy on the sodium. My kid enjoyed the giant Buffalo wings, which looked great and disappeared fast. Service was friendly, hardworking, and added to the positive vibe. Overall, a wonderful experience—we’ll definitely be back!

I’ve dined at Craft Kitchen twice now, and I have to say I’m really impressed with their menu and the quality of their food. We timed our second visit perfectly with the launch of their new fall menu items, and also discovered they had recently brought in a bunch of new barbecue items from their Bird Dog BBQ concept. Everything is farm-to-table fresh! The servers have been friendly and attentive both times, and the restaurant has a nice laid back vibe. I hope to come back soon to try even more menu items!

We recently dined at Craft Kitchen. This is a place we go to with family when we want to treat ourselves to a step above normal daily eating. On this occasion we left very disappointed. Scallops and risotto for $38 were terrible. First, the scallops were overcooked and very small. The risotto was not risotto. What was served amounted to rice with a ton of onions and sun dried tomatoes in a red sauce -- not in any way creamy or what you would expect in a risotto. We asked the waiter about it and he first said that it was listed as rice on the menu. We asked to see the menu again and pointed out that it expressly said "risotto." The open faced lasagna was not anything special --- nothing remarkable about it. The Prosecco was served lukewarm. We have enjoyed Craft Kitchen on many occasions and have never been disappointed previously. However, the experience this time left us questioning whether or not we will return.

We went for a Saturday lunch in the fall. The parking lot felt crowded and confusing. We were politely greeted and seated. Our wait staff was almost immediate with attention. We got a charcuterie board which was unimpressive considering the price of it. Fortunately, the rest of our food choices were yummy. Guests at our table got blueberry pancakes (huge, very filling), the fig and goat cheese pizza (yummy, thin crust, fresh basil), and the mac & cheese with steak (enough leftover for 2 more meals). Conversation was relatively private, the decor was intentionally antique but not overwhelming, and the outside patio area looked nice. Great walking trail nearby. I'm likely to return, but not rushing back as there are many great choices in the area.

Let me preface by saying that we have dined both in-house and via takeout countless times over the years and have truly never had a bad experience until last evening (Sunday). We never made a scene or questioned because we just don’t- but after much thought decided that I needed to leave a review.Last evening we were out for dinner with family and friends (total of 6 people). Our food took some extra time to be served. It was not terribly busy despite done people dining. Nothing that experienced kitchen staff can’t handle. Two in our party ordered the signature CK burger (it does not come with cheese, unless you ask for it and it’s an up charge) with no cheese served on the pretzel bun. One of the burgers had cheese on it (not okay for someone with a dairy issue) on a pretzel bun and the other was a regular burger on a sesame bun - like the kind you get at the grocery store. Ok we sent the burger back and asked for no cheese (which the waitress did confirm that she advised the kitchen staff). The order returned but now on the sesame bun. When asked about the pretzel bun , the waitress said that the burger with cheese that was returned was on the last pretzel bun. Ok. Now to the other 4 orders. They were the BBQ one meat plates- 1 half chicken, 2 pulled pork and 1 brisket burnt ends that were an extra $10. When the plates arrived they were all missing the always included cornbread as the waitress said they ran out. How do you run out ? How do you run a kitchen without providing guests with what is expected and pass off substandard substitutions that one can purchase at the grocery store? All of the food on the plates were cold. Instead of the cornbread the chicken and pulled pork plates had a slice of sandwich bread cut into triangle halves. Nothing for the burnt ends plate. The waitress apologized and it seemed like she was frustrated knowing the very subpar food that was presented to us to eat. Mind you, there were other patrons coming and going for dinner. We ate what we could of our food and left feeling extremely underwhelmed and unimpressed by the food and quality and the fact that one would be served such a poor quality piecemeal dinner. We felt a badly for the server and they seemed to be very frustrated with the kitchen. While we did not ask- our bill was not discounted for the lack of sides and bread offerings with out orders. Such a disappointment in a restaurant that we have loved going to over the years.

Busy & bustling atmosphere. Popular with locals. Service was good. I was going to order an appetizer, but was glad I held off. I had the "Buford T's Spicy Sumbitch" sandwich which was very spicy but flavorful. It must have had close to a pound of meat! I will return next time I'm in the area.

We had planned to go somewhere else but it was late on a Saturday night and that place was busy so we last minute pivoted to here. Upon arriving we'd realized we'd eaten at this restaurant before (when it was in a different location) and eaten in this building before (when it was a different business). Caesar salad appetizer was excellent. Kids Mac and cheese was maybe one of the best Mac and cheeses we'd ever had, kids or not. And it was great as a pizza topping. My wife and I split a wagyu burger and The Craft Pie. The burger we believe we got someone else's, it was missing the espresso aioli and prosciutto jam. It wasn't until we finished it that we realized it was way different than we expected. The pizza was excellent however. I could have done without the pears but so many other flavors that were excellent, though the real winner was the sour cherries. I'd come back again just for this pizza.

Craft Kitchen blends open, industrial charm with cozy comfort. The high ceilings, warm lighting, and mix of bar and booth seating make it an inviting spot whether you're stopping in for lunch or lingering over dinner. There's both indoor and outdoor dining, and everything felt clean, spacious, and relaxed. We stopped by on a Tuesday afternoon, and seating was easy. Our server was attentive, friendly, and kept things moving smoothly. Parking is shared with nearby businesses, so while it was fine midweek, I imagine it could get tricky on a busy Friday night. Their menu covers brunch, lunch, and dinner. You'll find a mix of sandwiches, pizzas, soups, charcuterie, and skillets. My friend ordered the sangria, while I went for their Pumpkin Pie Mocktail -- a seasonal blend of pumpkin, apple, and maple that was surprisingly refreshing and full of fall flavor. You could really taste both the pumpkin and apple coming through in each sip. For my main, I ordered the Smokehouse Platter -- where you choose your meats (pick 1 for $18 up to 4 for $40). Every option comes with two sides and cornbread. I went with Pulled Pork and Spicy Pork Belly Burnt Ends, paired with mac and cheese and fries, plus an added side of Mexican Street Corn. The hickory wood smoking brought out a deep, rich flavor without overpowering the meats. The pork belly wasn't exactly spicy, but beautifully seasoned, tender, and perfectly charred on the ends.The pulled pork was also flavorful, smoky and moist texture. Other meat selections include half chicken, jalapeño cheddar sausage, brisket (+$6), burnt ends (+$10), and a half rack of baby back ribs (+$14). The mac and cheese deserves its own shout-out -- creamy, cheesy, and comforting without an upcharge like most places (and definitely not Kraft). The cornbread added a nice savory touch against the sweetness of the meats, while the street corn was perfectly grilled, juicy, and full of flavor. My cousin ordered a burger and loved it -- juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. Portions are generous; honestly, my platter could have easily fed two. I enjoyed the mac and cheese so much I ordered another one to-go -- always a good sign. Overall: Craft Kitchen delivers solid service, great flavors, and a relaxed atmosphere. The pricing feels fair for the portions, and everything tasted thoughtfully prepared. Perfect for casual meetups, family dinners, or laid-back nights out. Next time, I'm coming back for brunch.

Another perfect lunch! My friend and I shared the burrata, peach bruschetta and the beet salad. My only complaint was I wish it had more crispy prosciutto! The flavors all blended perfectly and it was plenty big enough for two. We also split the small beet salad which was perfect. After our relatively healthy lunch we decided to share the peppermint bark cheesecake which we agreed was delicious mouthfuls of chocolate ,peppermint with just a touch of cheesecake! I appreciated that both my cups of coffee were freshly brewed I look forward to my visits to this wonderful place and glad it's a perfect 1/2 way meeting place for me and my dear friend.

We have been here several times and tonight was the best service we've had. Austin was great. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food. Even my 12 year old. He doesn't like Mac and cheese but he ate it here. My miso crusted salmon with faro peach salad was wonderful. Oh I almost forgot about the baked Brie. I didn't have any but everyone else said it was really good. Bring a big appetite because the portions are a nice size. The feel of the place is comfy and a little rustic. It's a great blend. I do recommend making reservations as the weekends are busy.

We've been here several times and have always had a phenomenal meal. I love their smoked wings and their barbecue. Excellent flavor, well seasoned and smoked, not too salty. good portion of meat. I also appreciate that they serve the sauce on the side.

Service was great! Food was good. Roasted vegetables was star of meal. The smoked meat platter was good but unfortunately we were there when they ran out of pulled pork. Chicken was a bit dry for our liking but still tasty! Poutine was yummy and comforting with brisket that was great!

I had wanted to try Craft Kitchen for awhile but unfortunately this visit didn't work out well for us. I thought that having pasta dishes with red sauce or vodka sauce would lend itself to vegetarian options for my veg husband but all of their sauces have meat. I opted for the Mac & cheese with pulled pork and the Mac & cheese was great the pulled pork which was a hefty up charge was all fat and inedible I was sorely disappointed, my husband had the Mac and cheese pizza and he liked it, we both had drinks which were good and our waiter was very nice, but not a return visit unfortunately.

I loved the openness of this restaurant, very cute and clean. We had good service, delicious drinks, I ordered a steak with maple brussel sprouts and they were great. The steak was cooked how I liked and the vegetables had really good flavor. I'd love to come back next time I'm in the area.

This place used to be 4-5 stars, but has since slipped away to 2 stars now. I gave it 2 stars today but that was gracious. I couldn't even eat my meal because it was sooo dry. Like the food was sitting out all day.

I've dined at Craft Kitchen twice now, and I have to say I'm really impressed with their menu and the quality of their food. We timed our second visit perfectly with the launch of their new fall menu items, and also discovered they had recently brought in a bunch of new barbecue items from their Bird Dog BBQ concept. Everything is farm-to-table fresh! The servers have been friendly and attentive both times, and the restaurant has a nice laid back vibe. I hope to come back soon to try even more menu items!

Arrived 7:45 on a Saturday evening, tried to order off the barbecue pick meats menu. Was told two of the six were out. Picked chicken and were told that was out. Picked rack of ribs which came visibly burnt to a crisp and dry as a bone (something the waiter could easily have seen). Asked for another portion and was told that was the last piece (no wonder it was burnt, but still served!!). Ordered a strip steak which took 16 minutes (while my husband ate his meal so it wouldn't get cold) and came tough as nails. Told manager we would not pay for that meal, which grumpy agreed to with an attitude and no apology for the overall experience. Now we know why haven't been there in three years

Beer was cold and tasty, I asked for no bun on my burger and they put extra tomatoes as a bottom bun and extra lettuce as a top bun. It was great! Server was very nice.

Sooo disappointing. We went on Friday for my birthday. The problems were too numerous to mention them all, but here are the biggest: * Extremely tough short rib--not braised properly * Weak drinks * Vestibule door left open, due to broken door closer. Waitress closed it a couple times, but 10 seconds later, somebody would enter or leave and the door would remain open. With each entry or departure, a blast of 25-degree air came in. Customers just left their parkas and hats on. * Appetizer salad arrived at the exact same time as the entrees. Dressing was flavorless. * Second round of drinks that we ordered when the food came arrived after we had eaten. * Dessert was a slice of cheesecake that had almost no sweetness to it * Zero mention of my birthday, much less anything comped. * Expensive, but if it had been good, I would have been okay with pricing. A similar but much better option would be Uncommon Grill in Watertown.

Food is mediocre. I have been a few times and once got cold food. The service is usually decent. Atmosphere is nice but I probably wouldn't go back.

This place is amazing, come for drinks and stag for food or come for food and stay for drinks! Both are amazing! The smoked old fashioned is a nice touch, smoked right in front of you! The poutine is one of the best poutines I have had in a long time, the brisket is so tender and moist, add that to the curds, gravy and hand cut fries! Service was on point! Looking forward to dining again soon!

Fries were saturated with grease. Hamburg was overcooked and friends late was returned due to ribs being cold Tomatoes onions and pickles were old

Gorgeous place. Warm and cozy inside. Fun bartenders who do an excellent job serving you. The food is next level awesome.

What a terrible experience! I made a reservation for 7pm. Started off with an absolute nightmare trying to find a parking spot. Parked in bumf*ck Egypt way far away. Still arrived on time at 7 pm. Hostess told us that go to bar at 7:15 for a complimentary drink when our table still wasn't ready. Bar staff treated us as an imposition when ordering but we got our drinks. We were finally seated at 7:35 but not given any menus. We finally found our waiter and told him we needed menus. He took our drink order and someone else brought us menus. My drink arrived 30 minutes later after asking for it again. I complained to our server that I have never felt so unwelcome at any other restaurant I have been to.Meanwhile another table was seated and received their appetizer. We got our food an hour after we ordered it. Mind you we ordered two pizzas and a burger. We asked to speak to the manager and her response was that they were really busy.... The table that got their appetizer had already been served their meal and were leaving when we finally got our food. My pizza was good, but at that point who cares. This place was recommended by many but I'm not sure why. We were there for 2.5 hours which was ridiculous. I won't be back. & to add: if you are a busy restaurant build in a waiting area for people to sit/stay in until their table is ready. We were all stuck by the door & in the way of servers getting customers their drinks at the bar. Staff was already annoyed by us right off the bat but for no fault of our own.

Came back! Was excited to spend my birthday at my favorite place. This time service wasnt great , forgot silverware at dinner, bags to carry takeout and food was not hot. Odd! Definitely not our favorite anymore...seems they are inconsistent and don't prioritize service but still had fun! We always do

Hit it out of the park with a perfect meal! From the salad to the cavatelli to the pizza, everything was excellent! Delicious and served with a smile from the sweetest and most attentive and efficient server, Jas! Even packaged up a to-go order for us with care! Great environment, great service, great food! Can't ask for more! Highly recommend this place and can't wait to be back in the area to return!

Absolutely amazing food! Hats off to the chef! We are never disappointed. Great atmosphere! Great staff. Greatful to have this gem in our little town!

Famous last words "Craft Kitchen never disappoints". Visited early on a Saturday afternoon, the day before Mothers Day. It was not busy but very dark inside on a sunny day. Ordered the appetizer ribs, which were disappointingly dry, obviously reheated. The rest of the order came to the table cold. The $25 Eggs Benedict came to the table without the advertised scallops or steak. Just the eggs on a very thick, un toasted English muffin and lots of potatoes. When brought to the attention of of yet another server, they left me the eggs and bacon just brought out two thin, but tender, pieces of steak and two scallops wrapped in bacon. All pretty cold by now. And , instead of a grinder on a roll, ordered by another party, out came a wrap! Has there been a change in management? So unless your really enjoy a lot of pre roasted potatoes, skip Craft Kitchen. I know I will from now on.

I came here on a Saturday night with a friend. We met there for 6pm, and ended up getting seating around 6:35pm. We didn't make reservations, which was a mistake. There is no waiting area, so you're kind of standing around in the middle of the bar in the way of everything. If you can carpool, do it. The parking lot was a nightmare. I drove around for at least 10 minutes trying to find a spot. One would open up, but due to having several cars circling the lot at once, it was hard to snag one. The space is very large, with a cool ambiance with the decor and low lighting, however, we were seated in a way back room that was very tight with very bright lighting. Not a really chill Saturday night vibe. The food was okay. My friend ordered a cauliflower pizza (paisano) which was very good. Her first choice was their special pizza, but at 7pm, they were out of pork belly. They were also out of a liquor that was needed for a cocktail I ordered. I ordered a scallop and butternut squash risotto. It was good, but the chunks of squash were undercooked. Overall, I'd give this a try again to determine if it would become a go-to place for me.

Nice space. Lots of beer options. Upscale bar food. We had good service, not great. Tried the Duck Wings which were recommended but were not for us. Next time I'll try the Pizza which looked great. Parking was plentiful but dark and a little difficult on a rainy evening.

So I have been to this staple a few times in Southington / Plantsville Ct not Plainsville at the holiday inn express that ones closed ask Mike but I did get an umbrella lol ! Ok so we have done / brunch / apps and mostly lunch. Place is spacious parking at certain times comes with a premium depending if Deans Stoves is open next door and busy . Mostly booths with a bar and few high tops inside as soon as you walk in . Waiting for chance for weather to break to eat outside as they have a secure patio out back. They smoke own meats which is nice because they do a nice job have had the poutine fries and brisket is delicious as an app. Meatballs also a go to as is the pork belly . Mostly sandwiches took us a few times to either get past daily specials to get off front of menu in photos . Today we turned the page I had the porketta which at first glance with broccoli rabe and provolone is up my alley. As a bridgeport ct kid I grew up on porketta from testos which nobody beats on a regular basis! But I digress today the porketta unknown to me is smoked. Not what I expected as I was hoping for that garlicky taste offset by the broccoli rabe. As much as I tried to like it , it was not meant for me or not what I expected . Done well and was tasty but not what I expected especially smoked. So that being said only time I can say that my meal was less than expected and the service as always is top notch so if you are in the area give it a try lmk !!!

Good food and service. Sat at the bar and there was a nice band playing. Would definitely visit if ever in the area again.

I am not in the habit of writing reviews, however my experience at Craft Kitchen was so exemplary that I feel compelled to do so. I eat out frequently and have dietary restrictions, I eat vegetarian and am lactose intolerant. I tend to judge my experience by both my ability to eat off the regular menu without modification and the quality of the food. Craft came through on both. The small roasted vegetable salad was very generously portioned and very well executed. The vegetables were crisp and tasty the well dressed salad was just plain great. I can't stress it enough, I eat a lot of vegetables and salads and this was truly the best I can remember. I also had a pizza and pasta they were both excellent, it was a truly memorable meal. I want to add one more superlative, our server Jas was quick, knowledgeable and on point with her advice. Overall I would give Craft Kitchen my highest recommendation.

An enjoyable restaurant, with a lot of variety. Dont understand how they are out of most BBQ items at 5:30 on a Wednesday afternoon.

My daughter went here last night and let's just say it will be her last! How do you charge 55 dollars for lobster Mac and cheese with just 6oz . When she spoke with a woman manager she told her she should have asked the price .. are you kidding me .. the normal price is 20 bucks for Mac and cheese. Do better!

The food and service has continued to go down. Had dinner there tonight, not only did it take just short of an hour to receive our food, but they were out of many options as of 700 pm. When the food did finally arrive my sandwich was burnt beyond eating. The croutons in the salad were awful. We were very disappointed with the experience. Our server was great, he did the best he could do given the awfulness of the kitchen and lack of food available. He was very attentive and friendly . This will be the last time going there. We gave it one more try and once again were let down.

First time we went was great, went mid week and it just wasn't the same. Food was overdone and brisket was very fatty and cut wrong.

I went to Craft Kitchen in Plantsville (Southington) for the first time in their new location (42 West Main St.) and it was great! The new location is much bigger than the old one. Indoor and outdoor dining, multiple dining rooms, a bar, etc. Even on a Saturday night without a reservation I was seated right away. I ordered the Smoked Brisket Poutine as an appetizer and it was very good! The portion was large, definitely enough for 2-3 people. For my dinner, I ordered the Skillet Mac & Cheese. AMAZING! The menu describes this dish as "A ridiculously creamy blend of signature cheeses" and it definitely was! Probably some of the creamiest mac & cheese I've ever had. And it was topped with Panko Crumbs which added a nice little crunch. There were several options for add-ons like lobster, shrimp, chorizo, chicken, etc. available for an extra charge, though I just stuck with the regular mac & cheese. Again a large portion, but I took home the leftovers and ate them for lunch the next day (still tasted delicious). The server was very nice and attentive. My food was served relatively quickly. No complaints at all, I will definitely be going back!

Service was scary slow. Over 90 minutes to get the first plate of food. The restaurant was only about half full. I asked if they were experiencing growing pains or if they had staffing issues from the move to the larger new location and only heard back that they had a lot of orders. Food lacked the fantastic lustre that it used to have. I hope they can turn it around and get back to their previous great standards.

Beyond excellent!!! French onion soup is smashing! Really beautiful restaurant! Terrific!

Been going to craft since they opened in their original spot. Food is always great. We eat there a lot. Service has been horrible the last 3 times we have been there. I never review anything. But it's so bad I can't imagine wanting to go there again. Unfriendly, inattentive, cold food ... long waits .. Waiters and waitresses that seem like they dont care. :(

The best way I can describe Craft Kitchen is tastefully rustic. Every decor piece fits together like a puzzle, creating a cohesive experience. I loved the glassware because it had an embellished stem and held a lot of liquid. It was light to hold and well-made. My martini was mixed quickly in the cocktail shaker, so it was served strong and not very cold. The olives were extraordinarily crunchy, and this hardness took away a bit from their overall enjoyment. They did have a nice salty flavor. My BLT was served on a deliciously seasoned crispy roll. Unfortunately, since my fries were limp and soggy, they were inedible. Another highlight was the house-made pickles served paper thin with a delicious brine. The bartender was good-natured and a pleasure to interact with. He also provided fantastic service.

Craft Kitchen is a gourmet restaurant that opened in Southington, Connecticut in 2018. It was founded by Chef Mike Truss. The chef grew up in Southington and worked at his grandfather's vegetable farm as well as several businesses in town, including a pizzeria. It was his early work experience that inspired his passion for cooking. Truss worked at many other restaurants and eventually pursued a culinary arts degree from Newbury College in Boston. His first venture was Napoli Deli, which he ran in Plantsville from 2010 - 2014. When he opened Craft Kitchen, Truss' goal was to replicate the classics of lunch, pizza, dinner, and catering with a field fresh, cooked-from-scratch philosophy. The success of the restaurant led to the opening of a second location in Plainville in 2021. Currently there are plans to move the original location to a larger building (the former Tavern 42) in the Plantsville section of town. They hope to be open by early May. My family and I recently visited the original Southington location of Craft Kitchen for lunch. We were at an Easter Egg Hunt and then decided to check Yelp to see if there were any good lunch places nearby. Craft Kitchen came highly recommended. The exterior of the restaurant isn't much to look at, but the interior was really nice! We really liked the farm-to-table decor theme. The menu was VERY impressive; lots of salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, and appetizers. They also had an excellent selection of local craft beer, wine, and craft cocktails. My wife and I were in the mood for pizza, so we decided to share the "Flagship Mac & Cheese Pie" (creamy cheese blend with cavatappi pasta) and the "Fig & Goat Cheese" (fig jam, bacon, goat cheese, fresh basil, caramelized onions, balsamic glaze). Both of these artisanal pies were so delicious! Our son ordered the Chicken Tenders with Fries off of the Kid's Menu and he was very happy. Our server Abby was very friendly and helpful. She informed us that they were moving to a larger location in Plantsville soon and hoped that we would return to check it out. We had a great experience at Craft Kitchen and look forward to visiting the new location!

I have been a Craft regular for some time now but this was my first trip to their new Plantsville location. The restaurant itself is MUCH bigger than their original location and now includes a bar. Place was packed but was able to be seated quickly. Only drawback to the new, larger place was the service was slow. Took a long time to get our food but I get the sense this is more part of the growing pains with the move to a much larger space. Ambiance was great but it's a bit loud. As for the food, started with the poutine w/ smoked brisket. Love poutine in general and this dish did not disappoint. The brisket itself was a tad on the dry side but the dish was really quite good. Next, tried the smoked ribs. Fall off the bone tender with a touch of crisp and the bbq sauce was spectacular. Really enjoyed the ribs! For main course went with the boneless ribeye with Brussels sprouts and asparagus. Steak was perfectly cooked and tender. Sprouts were excellent and the asparagus had a nice char and were very flavorful. All in all it was an enjoyable dining experience. I have had other dishes at Craft that I love such as the roasted veggie salad and the pasta bolognese (spectacular) so I am definitely a fan. Think Craft just needs some time to work out some of the front room kinks that come with a larger location but confident they will figure it out. Looking forward to coming back. Great food and atmosphere! Highly recommend giving Craft a try.

Craft Kitchen offers that hometown diner feel with delicious and well constructed menu choices. I've never visited this location before. I've had the opportunity to visit the Plainville location. Both offer the same great Craft Kitchen taste but with very different atmospheres. I visited this location on the Sunday afternoon before the Superbowl. This Southington location was quaint, beautiful decorated and offered a relaxed/quiet experience. I ordered a Crispy Chicken sandwich on a pretzel bun with a side of potato salad. The chicken inside the sandwich was crispy and not at all soggy or greasy. Something you deal with all too often with fried chicken meals. It was also LARGE. Yes. If you see the picture you will come to terms with this. You are getting true value from the price tag on this menu item. I decided to pair it with a side of their Kentucky sauce which was spicy. I'm all for that extra kick on my chicken. Next came homemade potato salad. It wasn't overloaded with mayo. It offered the right balance of veggies for a smooth but still textured consumption. For takeout, I ordered a Mac N' Cheese pizza which features there famous Mac N' Cheese. I know what your thinking. Mac N' Cheese pizza!? But listen, this is probably one of the best white based pizzas you will probably ever eat unless of course your Lactose Interolant . The pizza is not dry. The cheese proportion was perfect and it wasn't flimsy and even cut it was easy to be reheated without very little dropping in the oven on a pizza dish. If you are looking for a relaxed environment for brunch or lunch, visit the Craft Kitchen Southington location.

This place has the BEST mac & cheese!! So much so that it was my first pregnancy craving last year. super creamy, flavorful, and a huge portion that lasts me at least 2 meals!!

Food was good nice atmosphere seatbelt was friendly.Went once for Easter good buffet nice selection would do it again.

Friendly staff Good food Nice selection Locations are good with easy parking Clean and modern decor

We went to Craft Kitchen for the first time on Sunday. My experience was different from many reviews. It was not noisy. We did not have to wait for food, in fact our meals came too quickly. We were not even close to be finished with apps! We tried the mac and cheese since there were so many raves but I thought it was pretty good but not fabulous. The calamari was so so. My biggest complaint is while the food came fast it was not hot, more luke warm. The ambiance is nice, server was good, entry to the building really needs a makeover! I would rate it 3.5 stars.

First time at Craft Kitchen at the Southington location on a Saturday night and it was busy! Suggest making reservations. One thing we didn't do! Waiting 30 min for a table. Restaurant was busy and it's so big inside! Nice and lively for a Saturday evening. Our waiter was really good. Service was great except was disappointed that they weren't making their specialty pizza at around 7pm anymore. Was looking forward to trying something new! They were out of Pork belly . Bummer! So I figured I'd try the Paisanno Pizza. What a great choice. Similar to a breakfast pizza since it had an egg on top but I loved it! Pretty meaty and flavorful. For it to be GF it was very tasty . My friend ordered the scallops with butternut squash risotto. The Scallops were perfect but just had an off taste to the rossitto. Craft Kitchen is a great casual spot to go to with friends or date night. They have pizza, burgers, pasta dishes. Woujd love to go again and try some of their cocktail selections and apps!

This had been my fave for a bit but when I went today I found they started to scrimp (at least for today's lunch) on the roasted veggie salad. Before it was mostly roasted veggies (Brussel sprouts, carrots and the like) but today more than half was just green leaf lettuce. So sorely disappointed because it's not like there was a price reduction for regular green lettuce. Service was good but there was no one in our section so we solely had the waitress's attention haha.

This past summer, not too long after the opening of this location, I stopped at Craft Kitchen in the middle of a long bike ride on the Farmington Canal Linear Trail. I had a great experience. The interior is both elevated and comfortable. I'd describe it as pub plus. Lots of beautiful, shining wood and gleaming arched windows. (Note: some of the photos on Yelp appear to be of the older location, which looks as if it was perhaps a more 'fast casual' style restaurant without as much atmosphere.) Anyway, my meal kicked off with the most amazing seasonal cocktail made by the very attentive Trina behind the bar -- a lychee martini that honestly was among the best drinks I've ever had. Not too sweet, singing with freshness, and with an inch and a half of aquafaba foam on top. That delicious concoction was followed by a perfectly cooked burger. In my experience, ordering a burger 'medium' at a restaurant will typically get you one that's much closer to well done. Not here! The chefs know what they're doing. I also loved that there were many options besides fries as a side. I got some sort of yummy summer veggie salad, as I recall. All this and the prices were very reasonable (I paid $28 for fancy cocktail and artisanal burger with a generously portioned side.) I will definitely be back. I want to bring my bourbon-appreciating dad to try one of the various smoked cocktails on the menu. The perfect cold weather treat!

We tried Craft Kitchen for the second time recently. The first time we tried it, they were still in their old (original) location. We weren't impressed then - to be fair, it was mid covid and everything was still a bit sketchy. Anyway - when they moved into downtown Plantsville, we decided to give them a try again. The food was good! Love the new place - it's such a great space! I hope they last here! It's been a rough couple years for that spot. Looking forward to returning!!

GO HERE! Let's start with drinks because they have a huge amount of choices for beer. I started off with an amaretto sour which is always good and then tried their peach mango cider. Really good! I ordered the Mac n cheese with crispy chicken. The portions at this place are unbelievable! I may have two more meals out of my dinner! Which is great especially for the price! Our waitress, who I am now forgetting the name of , was truly amazing! She was constantly checking up on us to make sure we were happy! We may have forgotten to give her a heads up that we were all separate checks until the end... but she got it done amazingly and we were super grateful! I wish I could've done dessert but I was sooo full after not even putting a real dent into my dinner. My friends did have the expresso dessert drink and the chocolate mousse. They both looked really good! So if you're not full, definitely give them a try! It was a little too dark where we were sitting. All the lights were lit except the ones over our table so I'm not sure if those lights just went out or weren't turned on.... I only mention this because I accidentally gave her $1 instead of the $20 I meant for my bill. Definitely recommend!

Excellent homemade food and reasonably priced. Wait staff was attentive and friendly. Definitely going back with my family. Potato salad was the best I've had. I took pictures of the fish sandwich and BLT but the desserts were eaten before I could take a picture. We had the apple fritters and peanut butter pie.. both were delicious. Highly recommended!!!