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    Craft Urban

    3.6 (98 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Nancy Ann M.

    A lovely stop for a drink and a bite before the theatre. Our bartender was attentive and not too chatty. The space has an industrial but cozy feel, like you are at a family bar. I had the Mushroom Risotto and it was delicious.

    Butternut Squash Gnocchi
    Marianne D.

    We saw a matinee performance of Frozen at The Paramount yesterday and after the show we went this new-to-us restaurant for a post-theater dinner. It was great to walk just a couple streets over to dine at Craft Urban after the musical. Someone at my Pilates club recommended this restaurant to me. So glad we went. When you walk in, there's a bar area across from the kitchen with a few tables close to the kitchen. Past the bar there's the dining room and also stairs for a second level dining room. My husband started with an old-fashioned, which was on point. For dinner, I had the butternut squash gnocchi and my husband had the pork chop. I only had about a dozen gnocchi on my plate so my dish wasn't filling. The gnocchi, though, were light and pillowy - just a small portion. My husband's pork was slightly pink but still a little dry. The taste of the pork was very good. I know, because I snagged a few bites. We decided not to get an appetizer like we usually do when we saw the dessert on the Sunday specials. We split a yummy ice cream sundae made with Graham's cinnamon ice cream with apple pie filling and chunks of pie crust. Yes, please! We had great service from Masha, who was attentive and friendly. I liked that the manager Stephanie came by our table for a chat. You could tell she cares about her customers as I saw her going about the restaurant visiting tables. It really matters to me when management takes the time to stop by. In reading other reviews, portion size is an issue with others and also the restaurant charge. I can agree with the portion size, but read your bill as it clearly states you can ask them to remove the small restaurant fee. I'm happy to have another decent restaurant in downtown Aurora to go to after we enjoy a performance at the Paramount. I'll definitely be back, and I do recommend it for your pre-or post-theater dining.

    New drink specials. Delicious!
    Holly F.

    First time there. Squeezed us in on a Saturday night without a reservation. Will return. Great service. Friendly. Everyone passing by was attentive to our table. Delicious cocktails and nachos. I can't handle a ton of spice. Nachos a little messy to eat without melted cheese to hold stuff on. Beans wouldn't stay on nachos. Chunks of meat flavorful. Pickled peppers and onions weren't overpowering. I normally hate a cheese sauce on nachos but this was delicious. Salty in a great way. Very fresh chips. Seasonal cocktail specials delicious $13 each. Reasonable for strength and care to prepare. An apple a day and chicks before pricks were my favorites. My husband enjoyed the Clare witch project and the espresso martini. They were good I just don't like whiskey or Tito's. Looking forward to returning for entrees. Great outdoor patio for when weather warmer.

    This is the "chicks before d!cks" drink special!
    Brenda H.

    So tasty!! Def try the buffalo cauliflower! Soooo delicious! And the Korean chicken tacos were also great! Our server Katie was amazing! Def make a reservation, and give yourself plenty of time if you are catching a show, as the kitchen has trouble keeping up with orders. But my friend and I had a great well-paces dinner, 1 hr 40 mins, made our show, and didn't feel rushed!

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    Becky K.

    Made a reservation and were seated about 10 mins later. We asked to be seated outside so maybe that's why we had to wait a little bit but no big deal. Restaurant was about 50% full; maybe less. I liked the vibe of the outside, the patio was very nice and the music got progressively better as the night went on. Overall the food was pretty good. The tacos were a bit watery though so the tortillas were a bit doggy. The drinks were good - I especially enjoyed the High Five.

    Seasonal sundae.
    Sylvia H.

    Great burgers, friendly staff, awesome decor and art. This is a wonderful date night. I went for the Monday 1/2 price burgers and finished with the seasonal sundae. This one was a chocolate strawberry. Delicious!

    Eric E.

    Over the past summer I discovered this location and the one in Geneva by biking past it. Last night we had a chance to stop and give it a try. Seemed like fate as I had gone on two rides during the day and I was damn hungry. The menu here isn't very big, but the dozen or so entree choices have a good range - most will find several dishes that they enjoy. Brisket is my thing and a brisket burger isn't something that you see on many menu's, so I went with it. This was mouth-wateringly good..so much so that in my hungry state, I could have had another. Well, probably not, but it was that good! The dish came with a side of fries but I believe they had other sides to choose from. I also learned that burgers are half off on Monday's..so I can tell you when I'll be back. My wife had the "The World's Best Nacho's" as they were called on the menu. She wasn't ready to give them that much credit, but did really enjoy them. They have a solid beer beverage menu here with a full bar where they can make just about anything. I'm a beer guy and found an Oktoberfest Marzen by On Tour Brewing in Chicago that really hit the spot. Really loved the atmosphere here. I enjoy art and really enjoyed the large wall mural with several pieces of art hanging throughout the restaurant. Service was great and quick. I'm really looking forward to our next stop in. Cheers!

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    Food tastes great and drinks are good, however not enough bang for your buck. Left still feeling hungry after spending $35+ for one person.

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