The Craftsman

In recent years, gastropubs have emerged as a popular dining option, captivating food enthusiasts with their unique blend of gourmet cuisine and traditional pub culture. The term “gastropub” was coined in the early 1990s in the United Kingdom. Located on busy Maple Avenue in Fairlawn, The Craftsman holds two dining rooms on the main floor: one with “a relaxed sports bar feel” and many televisions, while a more intimate setting awaits on the other side, with a bar on each of those sides. An enclosed garden room called the parlor provides additional seating options with a drag show while we were there, and an event space is available upstairs. Upon entering as first-timers late Saturday morning, my partner and I were greeted by the host without a reservation and got a table by the window in one of their dining rooms, evoking a sense of welcoming and comfort vibe where patrons can gather, socialize, and enjoy a laid-back environment. Their diverse menu consists of contemporary American cuisine with an Irish influence of high-quality dishes, from classic comfort foods to seasonal specialties crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. They often boast an impressive selection of craft beers, wines, and cocktails. We decided on their brunch menu consisting of Short Ribs Skillet and Steak and Eggs. We washed them down with Schöfferhofer (unfiltered wheat beer with grapefruit juice). The food and drinks were amazing. Everything was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. The service was absolutely spectacular; every staff member was kind and attentive. Our server was J(esus). Whether one’s a foodie seeking new flavors or someone looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a meal with friends, a gastropub provides the ideal setting, which is why we can recommend this place.

I reserved a lunch spot here for Saturday noon. Upon arrival we were taken to our table right away. I was mesmerized by the stunning interior of the restaurant. The closed outdoor had the beautiful leafy decor hanging from the ceiling. The sitting area inside also had rustic wooden furnishing alongside a big bar. The menu had lots of good appetizers, burgers, salad and entrees. We started with the delicious calamari plate. Unlike other places, this dish wasn’t plain, they had some cucumber and greens with it too. I got the crabby patty for entree. It was a good burger with moist soft crab cake patty. The short rib skillet was also an excellent dish. Really well flavor steak, eggs were nicely cooked. We also got the berry waffle that was fluffy and sweet, with strawberry, blueberry and whipped cream on top. We all liked all the dishes we had The service was nice. Our server was mostly on top of everything despite serving multiple tables. Other staff members were also assisting with cleaning out empty plates. Overall this was an exceptional dine-in both esthetically and food wise.

I had a wonderful experience at The Craftsman in Fair Lawn, NJ. The service was excellent — the staff were attentive, polite, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. All of the food we ordered was excellent, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The coffee was just okay, but that’s a small detail compared to how pleasant the overall experience was. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. I would absolutely love to go back!

Garden and flowery decor inside the restaurant. Unique and beautiful for the dining area. Food is great. Love the calamari. The lemony dressing on top with light salad go very well with the calamari. I also had steak and egg. They were cooked beautifully. Flavorful. I wish the portion is bigger. Service is great. Friendly and helpful staff. Spacious seating. Bathroom is clean. Definitely a good place for brunch or date nights.

My friends and I visited on a Friday night, and when we first arrived, it wasn't very crowded. However, as the evening progressed, the place did get quite busy, which created a lively atmosphere. The food was excellent, and the ambiance was truly enjoyable, with a great vibe that made the whole experience feel comfortable and welcoming. The only downside I would mention is the valet parking. While I understand the convenience for some, I personally didn't see the need for it, especially since the parking lot is directly attached to the building. It felt a bit unnecessary to have someone park my car when I could have easily walked just a few steps to park and head inside. Overall, though, it was a great experience, and I’d definitely consider coming back again!

The food was great! Had the octopus and short rib tacos. The smoky drink was really good, we will be back to enjoy the music and some drinks.

Randomly found this place on quick road trip and I would drive back. Such a great vibe! Food was amazing. We had Saturday brunch. Toasted marshmallow espresso-tini was so so good! Our waitress Taylor was fabulous! Couldn’t be happier that we stumbled upon this place. Cheers to our friend Angie who’s memorial we were supposed to be going to, but after 2 wrong directions and a highway patrol road closure, we ended up here.

Service was great, but the food is overpriced. We started with the stuffed meatballs which honestly tasted like it came out of box and not freshly made. Enter was good, I had the burger. But the dessert was absolutely horrible. The description was Apple Crumble which was described as pie. But it tasted like a Entenmann coffee cake. Not a good experience and don't think I would return for dinner. Probably better for watch a game or just drinks.

We had a party of 24 service was not the greatest there was only one waiter Food was delicious Loud atmosphere

If there was a 3.5 stars, I would choose that. But after today's brunch experience, I wouldn't give a 4 rating. Came here for brunch today and hyped this place up to my friends, as I've been here before and the food & service was really good so I was hoping it would be again. To start, our waitress didn't introduce herself. Came over, got us water and left. Didn't get a chance to look at the menu for our entree, but we saw the Thai calamari looked good so we wanted that. When the server came back, we asked if we could just put in the appetizer so we can catch up and talk & she said " I can't take just the appetizer, I need the whole order" I found that to be odd considering there were 3 tables in the restaurant. Literally 3 tables. So anyway, we got the calamari (amazing) & we both ordered the short rib skillet. That was amazing. After placing our order, that was the last time we saw our server. I had to flag the busser to get to plates. I really wanted another beer but I couldn't find our server and by the time we were done, I no longer wanted it. Shame. I flagged down another server saying we couldn't find our server, he was nice to apologize and offer anything else. We got espresso martinis (also good). He said that they were on the house which we appreciated. Of course when we needed the check, our server that was MIA our entire brunch came over and apologized that she was gone because " she had to put her costume on" I thought that was a joke. What world is it ok that you don't attend your tables to put a costume on? Anyway, food was good, but service lacked bad due to a costume change.

I reserved a lunch spot here for Saturday noon. Upon arrival we were taken to our table right away. I was mesmerized by the stunning interior of the restaurant. The closed outdoor had the beautiful leafy decor hanging from the ceiling. The sitting area inside also had rustic wooden furnishing alongside a big bar. The menu had lots of good appetizers, burgers, salad and entrees. We started with the delicious calamari plate. Unlike other places, this dish wasn't plain, they had some cucumber and greens with it too. I got the crabby patty for entree. It was a good burger with moist soft crab cake patty. The short rib skillet was also an excellent dish. Really well flavor steak, eggs were nicely cooked. We also got the berry waffle that was fluffy and sweet, with strawberry, blueberry and whipped cream on top. We all liked all the dishes we had The service was nice. Our server was mostly on top of everything despite serving multiple tables. Other staff members were also assisting with cleaning out empty plates. Overall this was an exceptional dine-in both esthetically and food wise.

Garden and flowery decor inside the restaurant. Unique and beautiful for the dining area. Food is great. Love the calamari. The lemony dressing on top with light salad go very well with the calamari. I also had steak and egg. They were cooked beautifully. Flavorful. I wish the portion is bigger. Service is great. Friendly and helpful staff. Spacious seating. Bathroom is clean. Definitely a good place for brunch or date nights.

Came here for hubby's birthday Monday night. Wanted a fun holiday-ish place to go close to home. Not impressed at all. Definitely not holiday-ish a few ornaments and lights here and there...Restaurant was empty as we walked in to sit in the bar area. Of course we were seated right away. Waitresses was very nice asked us right away what we wanted to drink. I had a mojito which I had 2 of and was the best thing I had all night. Ordered the fried calamari that had a sweet, definitely not marina sauce topping...tiny portion. Also ordered the hot crab and spinach dip not creamy but a bit watery and taste was not good either...both were subpar especially for the price. I ordered the lamb chops off of the appetizer menu for my dinner and received 2 for $28.00 best thing about the dish was the hummus like spread that the tiny lamb chops sat upon. They were ok not luscious as I expected them to be for that price. Hubby had the skirt steak $38.00, that he was not impressed with... not getting the hype over this place since I see it all over my social media. I hate to give bad reviews but I just can't say anything good. It was way too expensive, not enough food, just not enough... wouldn't go back or recommend. Gave 2 stars for the star of the night the two mojitos I had.

Came here on a Wednesday night and wasn't crowded at all. Interior decor was really cute that kind of reminds you of being outdoors, but still inside. We got there right before happy hour ended so we ended up ordering two appetizers (not pictured). One was the chicken crackling and the other was the shishito peppers. Chicken was alright, pretty basic fried chicken with a garlic-lime aioli sauce. The shishito peppers were surprisingly really good! We thought it was going to be TOO hot, but that wasn't the case at all and we ended up liking that much more than the chicken! We all ended up ordering a signature burger, skirt steak, and the beef short ribs. I got the short ribs, which were just meh.. a good amount of short ribs that did fall apart just right. This was served on a bed of mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Food was warm at best- so this could've probably been a better dish if it was actually hot when served. Sauce on the short ribs was pretty basic and bland, which I guess was fine for a place like this. TBH, I was iffy about ordering any kind of meat dish from a place that looked like your typical in-town bar scene. We also ordered sweet potato fries to share, which were probably my favorite dish, along with the pepper appetizer. This wouldn't be a repeat restaurant for me, but I wouldn't oppose coming here if I was in the area again. I did like that they have different event nights so this might be more fun.

Nice ambiance rainforest room in the back is pretty cool. They have awesome hand crafted drinks. They make an amazing smoked tequila old fashioned. Staff is friendly as well.

Had dinner here with my sister last night. Valet parking. The decor and ambiance inside are very nice. Our waitress was informative and attentive. Waters were refilled. I had the red sangria and it was tasty. My sister had the white sangria and said it was strong. I had the beet salad to start and it was incredible. I followed that up with fries and a well done burger on a gluten free bun. The burger was cooked perfectly to my liking and the fries were delicious. My sister had the Thai chili wings which were very good. We will be back!

Yesterday I attended a fabulous event at this wonderful establishment and I can't wait to come back! It was a drag brunch in honor of Mother's Day. The restaurant and the entertainment were both awesome. I will review the event separately. The restaurant was beautifully decorated. The valet service was great. But the food was the best part. For the event it was served buffet style and the offerings were a wonderful brunch selection. The food lineup included fruit salad, garden salad, home fries, sausage links, ham, fried cauliflower, scrambled eggs, steak, Belgian, waffles with fruit, shrimp and grits and pasta with vodka sauce. The restaurant staff was also very warm, friendly and professional.

Always a great experience! Amazing food with a nice environment and awesome service. Can't wait to go back and try some other dishes!

I've been to the Craftsman a handful of times and have never had an issue! They decorate the outdoor dining each season and front entry way to be so cute. The food is consistently good. This time I went with a group of 15 for a birthday day. They offered a pre-fixe menu for $65 per person which ended up being SO helpful. We each got an app, meal and dessert. All we had to figure out were the drinks on the bill which made things so easy! The staff was super attentive and even came out with sparklers and bubbles for the birthday girl. I had the beet/goat cheese arugula salad, the steak and cookie skillet. So happy with my choices!

Came on a Friday for dinner and the place was bumping. There is a bar area with some tables/ booths, but mostly standing room. Place was already pretty crowded at 7:30pm. We had dinner in the dining area which is a separate room towards the right. It was decorated beautifully and was far enough away that it was quiet and we were able to have conversations at the table. They do this whole thing for birthdays with a sign, sparklers and a bubble machine which was fun. For food, the Buffalo cauliflower appetizer was delicious! I liked how the sauce came on the side so the cauliflower didn't get soggy. I also tried the rock shrimp lettuce wraps but for the price the portion was very small. I had the seamstress cocktail, and although it looked beautiful and tasted delicious, there was almost no alcohol in it. By the time we finished dinner, the DJ had come on and it was literally a party in the bar area. Cute, fun vibes, would return for drinks in the future or possibly ladies night on Thursday.

Stopped here on a whim after searching online for a new brunch spot close to home. Looked really cute online and we were pleasantly surprised to see that it was even more lovely in person. We got there just in time because it started filling up pretty quickly- which is expected for most places serving Sunday brunch. We were seated in the garden area which I absolutely loved. We ordered cocktails and we both enjoyed what we ordered. I had the "painkilla"and the mister had the "penicillin"! Hilariously cute names for tasty cocktails. I had the short rib skillet with eggs and potatoes, and it was delicious and seasoned perfectly. The burger with truffle fries was good as well. Although it was busy our server was attentive. We were checked on a few times which was appreciated as we ordered a couple more items. I am happy to have found a new place with great food, good service and a cute, trendy environment! We definitely plan to return for dinner. (Also there is valet parking and you may want to make a reservation! )

We stopped by for dinner 2 days ago. Never heard of this restaurants n had good reviews on google ( but not yelp) so thought we'd try. Nice clean restaurant w Valet parking. Friendly welcoming staff. We tried the Caesar salad, arugula n beets n Italian burrata. Was delicious n generous portions. Enjoyed all 3 of them. For entrees had the pan roasted branzino, Cajun Alfredo and rigatoni ala vodka. The branzino was amazing. Crispy w tasty cauliflower puree, garlic broccolini and tomato / olive salad. Am not a fan of olives n forgot to ask them to remove it but it tasted good. The plate was cleaned not a morsel left. Cajun Alfredo was spicy n yummy. Generous amount of shrimp. Rigatoni was good too. Generous portions n we had LO's to bring home. We also wanted to save room for desert as they looked good too. We tried the sweet flight- tasting trio. The tiramisu was heavenly. Yum yum. And the raspberry cheese cake was good. Saved the apple crumb cake for our son who loves it. He enjoyed it. And didn't bother to share w us. Thank you for a great meal. Will certainly come back again

The place was nice, their outdoor area is renovated and cozy. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, we had a party of 9 and she made sure we were all taken care of at all times. We got some appetizers but the one that I recommend out of all is the calamari, it has a great sauce that gives a hint of asian style dressing! I got their burrata salad and added grilled chicken on top - the salad itself was great but the chicken was somewhat rubbery so I wasn't fond of that. Overall it was a good experience and I would come back.

My boyfriend and I came to the Craftsman one Saturday night when we were in the mood to try a new restaurant. The place itself is very nice inside and the staff were all very friendly to us. Our waitress was great - very friendly and welcoming. The cocktails were delicious. You can tell some thought was actually put into them and it wasn't all juice or watered down liquor. They had a great taste and a great presentation. As far as the food goes, we really enjoyed our meal. We started with the short rib tacos which were very flavorful and very tender. I honestly didn't expect them to be so good. I opted for the chicken under a brick which was a large portion and very filling. The chicken was juicy and cooked perfectly. There was a wide variety of items on the menu and definitely felt like a more elevated yet casual spot. This would be a great place to grab drinks with some friends or stop by late night to hang out.

Great brunch spot discovered on - you guessed it -- Yelp! Did not disappoint! Brass tacks: - great menu: all the 'usual suspects' your hungover a$$ could want and/or you want to enjoy with your GFs, sisters, etc. - lots of great spaces to choose from- from a dainty, gardenia sun room kinda vibe to a more traditional bar area and dining room. Do you, bruh-- there's a room for that. - they do a drag show think once a month- I haven't seen but check it out sometime. This one just checks all the boxes for me and I don't have more to say than that-- and that's not a bad thing. Like, "brunch?l Yeah, done. And we're good.

First time finally trying The Craftsman and I can't say I will be going out of my way to return here. Upon arriving it is valet only which I am not a fan of people driving and parking my car. But it seems more and more restaurants are starting to be valet only and eliminated self parking. Upon arriving immediately the decor and ambiance are top notch and I truly appreciated the entire building and its layout. We were seated on the bar side at a high top that although the seats are comfortable the table ideally is not designed for eating as it is much too small. Our server started out great and seemed to disappear after our orders were taken. We were given drinks and water almost instantly. I ordered the tequila mockingbird which was delicious and my boyfriend an ipa from their beer list. We started off with the stuffed meatballs and Italian burrata salad. The meatballs were delicious just could have come with more garlic crostinis and a spoon to serve them with. The Italian burrata I should have ordered as an entree. It was perfectly creamy and delicious blend of flavors. I ordered the rigatoni al a vodka with grilled shrimp. It arrived with grilled chicken. No issue as there was no price difference between which protein. However the person who delivered our food was not our server and I could not find our server for at least 20 minutes, by that point I decided I'll just eat this because I am starving. The vodka sauce was lighter than what I was expecting and definitely needed some additional cheese and salt or pepper. My boyfriend ordered the Cajun Alfredo. Definitely was lacking on the Alfredo sauce but the Cajun seasoning packed a decent punch. He ordered it with grilled chicken and said it was good but definitely need more pepper. The food was good but I preferred our appetizers to the main meal for sure. Sadly I would've loved to enjoy a few more cocktails off their menu but ordering anything with our server was near impossible because we could not locate him even when asking those clearing our table. We ate a majority of our meal without being checked on, asked if our food was good, and if we needed additional drinks (which we did, including additional water). When our server came back into the dining area it's almost as he made sure to avoid any eye contact with us when checking on his other tables. Not sure what was the issue as it was not very busy and our server seemed to disappear. Even having our dirty plates cleared seemed to go unnoticed. Very disappointing experience after all of the great reviews and recommendations I've hear about this place. I will definitely keep it to a cocktail bar on my list of places to go.

So, after ages of not seeing one of my best girlfriend, we decided to hit up Craftsman Restaurant. I honestly didn't know what to expect, but I was open. First off, the entrance? Pretty nice (don't know if it was because it was valentines week) but it was Instagram. We decided to skip the usual table scene and grabbed a high-top in the bar area. It was super chill, just right for lots of catching up. The food was good, tasty, well put together, and it came out looking great too. And the drinks didn't let us down either. All in all, Craftsman was the perfect spot for a long overdue meet-up. Good food, good drinks, and a laid-back vibe. Definitely check it out if you're in the area and want to have a good time without all the fuss.

The food was amazing. We ordered calamari, dips, ribs, fish and drinks. Everything was very good.

Sunday Brunch was quite tasty. We ordered mimosas, the coconut French toast, although I couldn't taste much coconut, and the big American breakfast. Our server was friendly and checked on us during our meal. It gets loud, since it's a popular spot, so you have to almost yell across the table to hear each other sometimes. We ended up ordering the fried coconut brownies for dessert as well.

Food was great! I got shrimp tacos. I got a cinnamon espresso martini and it was my favorite thing ever!!! Service was decent. Its like an upscale sports bar inside.

Great place cocktails and Apps. A bit loud so if you're looking for quiet this is not the place.

Food and ambiance is great l. Brunch menu can be expanded a bit. Service was top notch.

Love the Craftsman! First of all, it's gorgeous. More importantly, the drinks and food are wonderful. Our waitress was great - she helped us picked drinks and even recommended a dressing for us to try with our fries based on our orders! Great place for a girls night or to go watch a game.

Want here for double birthday party n the service n the food was not so good but I would try it again

We went as an after party spot after celebrating a 40th bday . Didn't try the food only went for night life and it was great! Drinks were beautifully crafted and the DJ really made the vibes flow great! Even though the bar was crowded and noisy my orders were taken and served right away! Would def go back!

The food at the Craftsman has amazing flavor, and cooked to perfection every time. Smaller menus really allow the chefs to master the techniques! Our server Alyssa has amazing table side conversation and makes sure you're good while you're waiting. The restaurant is gorgeous and a great time always and it shows based on the people who go there. The plus is they have two sections for seating so you can even have a quieter spot if someone is celebrating with larger parties on the opposite side.

Love their food and cocktails. Service is attentive and friendly. Consistently good. Lively place so not good for quiet romantic dinner more of a girls night out place

excellent services, food always on point & delicious!!! dessert tortufo so rico my sidecar martini is always served perfecto

I attended a celebration brunch for a coworker at The Craftsman, and was pleasantly surprised to find such a nice establishment in Fair Lawn, NJ. We were seated a corner banquet area of what seems to be the room used for group gatherings. There were two birthday groups, and the staff brought out sparklers and bubbles to help them celebrate. There is a separate room with booths and a wall-length bar. The brunch menu offers a variety of appetizers, sandwiches and breakfast items. I chose the Short Rib Skillet topped with sunny-side up eggs which was delicious! The eggs were perfectly cooked, and the meat was "fork-tender." We also enjoyed the coconut French toast and buffalo cauliflower bites for appetizers. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for brunch and for special occasions.

Quality service, friendly, one of those places with plate hawks. As soon as a glass was low or a plate looked empty they wanted to clear it. Vibe was chill until the DJ came on around 10 and then it sorta turns into a club atmosphere. Seemed cool, looked like they had a food spread out. Food was solid, standard pricing for this kinda place. Wings were wings, sauce was good, very sticky. A bathroom trip will be necessary to clean off the mitts. The Crispy Duck was very good but it came on the bone so I had to turn into a butcher at the table and make my own tacos. Overall, would recommend & return.

So first time and possibly last! We ordered penne ala vodka w/ grilled chicken, in all honesty it was not the best, to me personally it did not taste la vodka sauce! We ordered a braised beef tacos which were very tasty! The cesar salad was okay! The signature burger was good the whisky onions gave the burger a sweet kick and the bacon was perfect! The drinks, the white and red sangria is the reason for the 2 stars! The drinks would be the only reason to come back! We also ordered chicken fingers w/ fries.The place in general is very nice! Just a reminder its cold outside yet was also cold inside! Now service, our server was nice, we just didn't appreciate the 3% charge for using a CC, I have never seen that in any restaurant i've gone to! And a total of 176 dollars!

I organized Mom's Night Out last December with the help of Jackie, and it couldn't have turned out any better. We had such a great time! The food was great, and our bartender and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The venue was beautifully decorated for the holidays and had heat lamps in the indoor patios area that gave it a warm and comfortable vibe. I definitely recommend this place for parties and events, and look for Jackie to help you out if you decide to do so.

The atmosphere here is amazing. Great vibes and good service. I would give 5 stars but some of the food was slightly bland and fell short. But it was still good overall and a great big selection of drinks. Would definitely go back.

I've been wanting to try this place out for a while. The inside is very cozy. We sat at the bar and ordered some drinks. It's a little on the pricier side. We got the spicy margarita and a drink with egg yolk (which was mine). I left the restaurant with very bad stomach pain from the drink so I would advise against that drink.

The experience was great, waitress did a good job and the place was super cute! We went for brunch I had the Breakfast Quesadilla and it was average, I wouldn't get that again but the cinnamon Expresso martini was great! I had the PB&J martini as well which was good, but the cinnamon one was my favorite. Everyone enjoyed their burgers! The best part were the truffle fries!!!

Today i celebrated Mother's Day at the Craftsman . Our server Alysa was wonderful , very friendly and attentive . We all went with the price fix menu , and were delighted with every stage . Crab cake, lobster egg rolls and Buffalo Cauliflower were all delicious . Followed by branzino with fingerling potatoes, and garlic sautéed spinach , filet with mashed potatoes and asparagus, and eggplant parm with ratatouille. No one was dissatisfied. Meals were beautiful and delicious . We indulged and tried all three desserts , which were amazing . Atmosphere was warm and friendly . This was our second time here , and has become a favorite !

Stopped in last night for dinner. The short ribs were amazing as always So tender and tasty with crisp onions on top. I could eat this every day of the week Our servers were super attentive but it was a very quiet night. We sat in their enclosed outdoor area. My only complaint is the chairs are uncomfortable and hard to move on the pavers. Everything else was amazing

So we held a 40th Birthday Brunch buffet style and it was amazing. The owner checked in on us periodically and asked if he could do anything or if we needed anything. We added stuff to the menu after the buffet had started and there was no hesitation on their behalf, they accommodated us without any issues. The food was awesome and staff was great...5 plus stars. French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Thai Chili Wings, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Pasta and Potatoes and the add on was Shrimp and Grits which was delicious

As a result of not having made Easter dinner plans in advance, we made reservations at this restaurant. While I did not expect a Michelin worthy meal, I was hoping for a decent meal at a decent price and that was not to be had this evening. First, we asked the waitress if she had Diet Coke (not Pepsi, not RC Cola) and she said yes... but low and behold, it was surely flat RC Cola that arrived. She took 2 of them back as requested. When we asked about replacing the broccolini with my daughter's meal we were told no substitutions. Okay, fair enough.... so we tried to order a side of broccoli that we were willing to pay for and the waitress thought we wanted to order another side of broccolini when we did not even want the order that came with the meal. Not the end of the world but..... At the recommendation of the waitress, we were going to take the order of brussel sprouts from the one meal from the person who did not want them and give them to the other guest who did but that did not necessarily happen. The food was fair at best.... the appetizers (meatballs, and shrimp with garlic sauce) were nothing to write home about and the Chilean Sea Bass and the Pappardelle with Crab Meat were both "specials" but there was nothing special about them. I do not think that there was salt or pepper in the Pappardella and to be honest, I am not even sure there was crab. When the bill came, the 2 "diet cokes" were on the bill, the extra order of brussel sprouts were also there even though we technically did not get an extra order and a credit card fee even though we had cash to pay the bill. Now this might not seem like a lot but when tallied, this just over $20 bucks. I wanted to say something but my daughter said "Ma ....it is Easter" so nothing was said. We paid the bill and left. So... the moral of the story is to make sure you make holiday dinner plans in advance!

Amazing atmosphere food and drinks! Service was great and friendly staff all around. I went for Brunch on a Saturday and was beyond satisfied. Will definitely try the Taco Tuesdays and Ladies Night on Thursdays soon!

Stopped in for happy hour and was pleasantly surprised to have this in town! The bar area has a really nice ambiance. The service was exceptional - the bartender was friendly and attentive. We ordered the crab and artichoke dip and jalapeño poppers for appetizers, both of which were very good. Definitely recommend checking it out!

Unacceptable Service on Mother's Day - Will Not Return We came here for Mother's Day with my wife and two young kids, and the experience was a complete letdown. While we were seated quickly around 3:30 PM, we sat for nearly 10 minutes before anyone even greeted us. From there, the service only got worse. Our server repeatedly told us it was "Mother's Day and it's busy" as if that excused the lack of basic service. That's not an excuse--if you're going to accept Mother's Day reservations, you should be prepared to serve customers properly. We asked for straws for our kids twice and never got them--I had to get up and get them myself. Same with a spoon for my daughter's pasta. The server accidentally kicked her high chair at one point and didn't even offer an apology. By the time they finally took our order, it was just past 4 PM and we were told we couldn't order off the main menu anymore--only the prix fixe, which didn't even have a chicken entrée. Then came dessert, and we were told they were out of everything, while other tables around us continued receiving theirs. When we questioned it, the server said she "had no idea" and just assumed they were out. Then, as we were finally getting ready to leave after waiting 20 minutes just to close out, she magically brought one over and tried to say it was "on her"--even though it was already part of the menu we paid for. The food itself was mediocre at best--nothing memorable or worth the hassle. Between the dismissive attitude, poor service, and overall disorganization, this was not the special Mother's Day experience we were hoping for. We will not be returning.

Interesting math on the receipt. Food was ok, service good. The buffalo wings were good as was the steak and the lamb chops. The salmon piccata not so great - sauce tasted corn starch based and too much of it. Decent beer list, small wine list. $8-10 for beer. $15-$20 for glass of wine. Receipt is confusing - separate prices cash or card, fee to use credit card but suggested tip is based off of the credit card price and fee. Really?

Food was good just super heavy! Pre fixed menu for party was a little pricey. Ambiance was gorgeous and service was great.

Food and drinks were good, very kid friendly. Service was also good except if felt like you were being rushed out because they were trying to take your plates before you were finished.

The craftsman has become a go to spot for my wife and me, and we have had always had a great time. The vibe is welcoming and the service never disappoints particularly the bartenders! To celebrate my 50th, we decided to rent the second floor space and it was an awesome decision. The staff took great care of us and the whole event went off without a hitch. The room was perfect for our party, and everyone loved the food and drinks. All in all, the craftsman made my milestone birthday special! Special shoutout to the manager Frank A. From the minute we walked In to see the space to the day of the event, Frank made everything easy and provided exceptional service!

Lovely Irish bartender. Martinis that are $20 is insane. I was just in a gorgeous rooftop bar in NYC. Very exclusive and it was $16 a drink. Not in Fairlawn should you be paying this. Price gauging. Learn to make your own and get a bottle for the price of one drink. Food is bar food. Not bad for bar food. Just lower your standards and if you're good with that maybe that's your thing.