Came in today on Saturday, 5/23/26. I've been here a few times before, but this was my wife's first visit since I've had nothing but positive experiences here and wanted her to check it out. Yet again, The Craftsman did not disappoint. Mykel (the owner) was onsite and even remembered me when I walked in -- a true sign of great ownership and hospitality. I introduced him to my wife, and we decided to sit at the bar. Holly and Julia took great care of us. Both were personable, attentive, and completely on point throughout our visit. We tried the queso dip with chorizo, zucchini fritters, and the dry rub wings -- every single item was delicious. Hats off to the chef. You really can't beat the vibe here. Close to the beach, clean atmosphere, attentive and friendly service, amazing food, and owners who add the kind of personal touch most establishments miss these days. I'll absolutely continue coming back for the food and beer. Do yourself a favor and stop in. Check out my previous review too -- that's how much I enjoy this place. Always have to give props to establishments that truly do it right. read more

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Omgosh so glad to find this place. Perfection. Delicious food, live band, wonderful service, and reasonable prices in Hollywood Riviera. I hadn't had a pastrami sandwich in decades but am so glad I tried Craftsman's pastrami. Addicted! Perfect balance of savory and a bit of sweet. Great quality pastrami too. And the friendly, welcoming service was much appreciated! Felt like hanging out at a friend's place. Absolutely will be back! read more

The Craftsman - Brews & Bites - Excellent pastrami & salad! - Brewpubs Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

It was my first time visiting The CraftsMan, and I had been hearing so many great things since the new owners took over. I decided to celebrate my birthday there, and I truly didn't expect the kind of experience I ended up having. From the moment we walked in, the owners personally welcomed us. The place was completely packed, not a single table was empty, yet somehow everything ran so smoothly. Our drinks and food came out quickly, hot, and absolutely delicious. Honestly, it was by far the best burger and Philly cheesesteak we've ever had. What really stood out to me was how present and attentive the owners were. They were on top of everything while still being kind, warm, and genuinely friendly.The whole place had such a welcoming, family-like atmosphere. That night they had a live country band, and it made everything even more special. It was lively and full of joy. Even though there wasn't much space or a dance floor, people still got up and danced; including myself! Seeing the smiles and happiness on everyone's faces felt like watching a big family celebration. It was such a beautiful sense of community. To top it all off, the band ended the night by singing "Happy Birthday" to me. I felt so celebrated and honestly a little spoiled in the best way. If you're just looking for "food," you can go anywhere. But if you want high-quality, flavorful food, outstanding service, and a place where you truly feel at home -- this is it. Highly, highly recommend! read more

The Craftsman - Brews & Bites - Brewpubs Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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What a lovely little spot! And on Tuesdays, they have a $10 Philly cheesesteak with french fries that was actually legit and I can say that because I moved here from Philadelphia... Nice staff, great food, cute little spot in the village. I highly recommend it. read more

The Craftsman - Brews & Bites - Brewpubs Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Update: I believe there is new ownership, not that there was anything wrong my first experience, but I've been back for subsequent meals and the Philly Steak Sandwich is really outstanding. The Happy Hour is a great value too. Recently, I checked out a band my friend had seen before. I ordered the sweet potato fries, in lieu of, another cocktail and these were delicious. All around good vibes here. We'll be back! read more

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I called in to order a charcuterie board to go by phone. Ended up purchasing 2. They were very accommodating and the service was great. They opened in August of 2025 and have a great group of devoted patrons. Great vibe. Currently just have beer and wine but will have their liquor license soon. Looking forward to dining there the next time I am in the riviera. Owners are amazing as well. Give them a try next time you are in Redondo. Buon appetito! read more

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This business is located in a very accessible downtown strip of the city. Plenty of parking some within walking distance. Food and service were great. We were seated immediately upon entering and our order was taken as well. Very casual place to hang out on in the evening they had TVs playing football games and some people came with a small group. Food and drinks were incredibly good. The hummus was a stand out for me though. Everything had so much flavor I don't think there is one bad thing on their menu. Easily a place I will definitely visit again. read more

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Great local gastropub in the Redondo Beach's Riviera Village. The food it very good; the environment is lively and fun; and the owner and staff are all friendly and welcoming. Food: I went the first time recently for their BBQ, which is offered as a special on some Sundays. The beef "Dino" rib was great. The brisket and pork belly burnt ends were also super good. Their BBQ is prepared Austin-style, i.e., with a simple dry rub and served dry with a side of sauce. I loved the creamed corn side, as well as the baked beans, potato salad, and cornbread. In turn, I've been back for the "Philly" breakfast burrito (grilled and sliced ribeye with grilled onions, sweet peppers, tater tots, and scrambled eggs ... delicious), avocado toast, sausage platter (with a very interesting mustard sauce), zucchini fritters, salted pretzel sticks (which are Bavarian style with a nice chewy middle and served with an addictive beer cheese dip), 1000 layer potato, and poutine fries (which was served very hot, which kept the fries crispy even though covered with the poutine gravy). Have enjoyed every dish. Bottom Line: Great gastropub with a good selection on beers and wine, and delicious food. Update: Stopped by and ordered chicken wings ... very, very good. The chicken wings are not on the menu, so you have to ask for them. They were dry rubbed in Old Bay, accompanied with a side of blue cheese dressing, and served piping hot. Planned on having 6 and ended up eating 12. read more

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A nice addition to Redondo. Came here for a happy hour drink and ordered the Philly sandwich because I had skipped lunch. It was huge and delicious. I only ate half, the meat was generous, flavors on point, the bun was nice and soft. I would get it again. The server was very helpful and the beers were great. Will come back. read more

The Craftsman - Brews & Bites - The Philly - Brewpubs Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

We were blown away with the kindness of the employees at this establishment We were looking for a dinner place at 9pm on a Wednesday night and walked in. We asked the smiling bartender if they were closing and he said they were still open for drinks. We said thank you and walked out and looked for an open spot up the street. When we found ourselves out of luck, we turned around to walk back to our car and before we arrived at our car, the smiling bartender went out of his way to let us know that the their kitchen could stay open if we'd like to have some dinner. We were more than happy to try this new place (to us), especially since this gentleman went out of his way to try to help a couple looking for a place to have dinner. We ordered the arugula parm salad and the Philly sandwich. What a perfect combo. The flavors were delicious and the dressing of the salad was light yet somewhat hearty. The textures and flavors of the salad ingredients were a perfect blend of a lightly shaved parmesan, on top of arugula mixed with toasted nuts, crunchy prosciutto and ripe strawberries. The Philly steak sandwich was also delicious. The beef was well seasoned and every bite had just the right amount of melted cheese. On top of the taste of the food, the employees (Mike'l, Fred and another gentleman whose name we didn't catch) treated us as if we were the most important customers in the room and not a burden as so many restaurants would have if we walked in at 8:55. We will return to try other items on their menu. read more

We ordered the flatbread with ricotta cheese and some oysters. Both were delicious. Great pairing with beer. Service was friendly. Chill setting. read more

The Craftsman - Brews & Bites - Brewpubs Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I bought a pint life beer passport, which lets you travel around to different bars to get a pint of beer for a penny, it's a great promo to get out and try new bars. This bar is in the program along with 40 others all around LA. We planned a whole afternoon of bar hopping using the pass and wanted to go to the craftsman last to get beer and food. When we got there they put us in this super cramped area by the door so we were in the way of everyone and then denied the pass and said that they don't honor them anymore (even though we had already paid for the pass and they were on the list). So they attract the customers online and then deny the promo? We left and won't be coming back. read more

Servers are always nice, drinks were strong and the food was better than expected! We really enjoyed how generous the portions were, especially the Tuna Poke Stack! read more

The Craftsman - Brews & Bites - Craftsmen's Classic - Brewpubs Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Rotating draft beer. Very yum burger and flatbread. The classic and The Goat were delicious.

Really like this spot, nice beer list and good pub food. The servers are always nice, it was a good spot to watch the game.

Great spot with a good beer selection linked into untappd, nice interior and good indoor outdoor vibe read more

The Craftsman - Brews & Bites - Drink board - Brewpubs Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

We love this place! They always have a fantastic curated beer selection from local and regional breweries as well as a great lineup of food that will appeal to all. The charcuterie platter is one of the best, the Goat flatbread is amazing, and there are several other foods that the discerning gourmet will enjoy. read more

Awesome place at the beach to stop and grab a drink watch the games. Staff is super nice. They have a really good beer selection good food selection as well. Open front patio to sit and watch the people walk by great place to go. read more

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This is my family and my go to place now. We have consistently found things we like and as like many families sometimes it's hard to find a place we all like. They have really nice people working there, I really like the decor and will take pictures next time. It's not super big, just enough for the riviera. We all like their charcuterie board. So that is always ordered. We are usually pretty hungry when we go so we always add an additional order of the toast. Maybe they can add a few more pieces. I think it comes with 5-6. They board is a pretty good size with 3 meats, 3 cheeses, and few more surprises I won't share. Both my daughter and I love their salmon, grilled with a good helping of broccolini and cous cous. Pretty good portion. My husband loved their margarita flatbread, I had a bite and the mozzarella was good! They also have a pretty decent selection of drinks. This time I didn't want a full plated meal so I got a side steak with their chimichuri sauce. Perfect size and cooked. I couldn't finish so I took it home and ate it with my daughter's left over cous cous. I am so glad we have another choice vs their neighbor across the street. It's a great place, prices seem a little steeper, but I think the food is good and they give good portions. Check it out sometimes! read more

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Came here with a group and to be very transparent- the drinks are not good. I think there was something about limitations on their liquor license? Anyways, their concoctions were just not good... some friends ordered a couple things and it's worth noting there was quite a bit left on the plates. Nothing really delicious to note. The waitress was nice but in the end, nothing about it makes me want to come back. read more

Server was great , nice and honest and was very helpful helping me select beer and wine , the food was ok , ceviche was ok , lamb chops were way too salty ! Waiter boy smelled like an ashtray since he was going out taking cigarette breaks With all the other great spots in the area I will not be coming back here ..... read more

*HH Wednesday 3-6pm: discount charcuterie, oysters, wine* pros: - considering both the charcuterie and half dozen are normally $30, incredible HH special with prices in half - misty point oysters from virginia were incredible - outdoor seating (?) so probably dog friendly - good service 5/5 read more

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The Craftsman Bites & Brews in Redondo is officially one of my new favorite spots! I went on Sunday for their BBQ event, and it was phenomenal. The vibe was laid-back but lively, outdoor BBQ setup, great crowd, TVs playing the games, and music that was perfectly on point. The food though... wow. The meat was incredibly tender, juicy, and full of flavor, and the sides were just as impressive, you can tell everything is made with care. It really felt like a backyard BBQ with a professional touch, good food, good people, and a great atmosphere. The staff was friendly and attentive too, which made the whole experience even better. If you're looking for a chill Sunday spot with amazing BBQ, cold drinks, and a fun atmosphere, this is the place. You'll definitely catch me here all the time! read more

The Craftsman - Brews & Bites - Brewpubs Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

The barbecue and service is amazing. The best in the South Bay Area! I highly recommend The Craftsman. read more

The Craftsman - Brews & Bites - Bartz barbecue - Brewpubs Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

A new and pleasant addition to the south Redondo Riviera village! Came here on a Wednesday- just in time for Wine Wednesday! (my fave) We just wanted some appetizers and drinks before our actual dinner. We ordered the HH charcuterie board and HH half dozen oysters. The charcuterie board had a great variety of assortments! Crostinis, 3 diff cheeses, 3 diff meats, candied walnuts, cornichons, fig jam and even dark chocolate- very well balanced in my opinion. For the oysters- we had the Misty Points from Virginia. They were def my kinda oysters! Medium sized, sweet and "robust". They came with fresh horseradish, a tangy mignonette and a slightly sweet cocktail sauce. A combo of all of that and lemon juice~ *chef's kiss* Got a bottle of the Westside Chardonnay for 25% off. It was buttery yet crisp, just the way I like it! I will definitely be back! Loved that the restrooms were clean and the all around vibes checked out! It's modern but still has a home-y touch. Cant wait to try their other dishes! read more

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Mid to low food and non engaged employees, how do they survive in this area? Go to Rock n Brews or somewhere else instead Update: after a meal and a moment to absorb it all, my initial assumptions were accurate. They're ugly types of people and rude AF with no business in the service industry . Go elsewhere for sure read more

Food and service were amazing!! I'll definitely be back. Got the salmon and it did not disappoint.

From the moment we walk in, the vibe is relaxed. My beer is poured before I sit down kinda place. Great skirt steak and salads! Very shareable entrees and delicious cocktails. Cherry sangria is fire! HH food menu is a hit! I like seeing them busy I don't mind a refill wait. read more

Came here on a Wednesday. 3pm- 6 pm $3 of glass of wine.. great deal Ordered: WEDNESDAY HH CHARCUTERIE- This was a good deal.. and tasty HH WEDGE SALAD- this was good HH SALAD - we got this with the green goddess dressing.. much I was not a fan of. Their RANCH is sooo good FRNCH FRIES- their fries aren't the crispy kind.. but when you dip it in the ranch.. so good - SKIRT STEAK- This was great! SHRIMP- this was seasoned very well BRUSSELS SPROUTS- this was the best thing! The star of the night Will definitely be back! read more

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Great way to kick off my husband's birthday on an early Wednesday afternoon! The half off charcuterie was delicious and the lady at the table next to us said the oysters were the best she's ever had (also half off on Wednesday). Great food, friendly staff and cool vibe. Will definitely be back! read more

The Craftsman - Brews & Bites - Wednesday, half off charcuterie - delicious! - Brewpubs Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I've been eyeing The Craftsman for a while (even before they opened!) Finally, I got there. And? Awesome!!! Ambiance, service and food were top shelf! Smash burger, goat cheese flat bread, pascrami sando, wedge salad, mmm...keep 'em coming!!! Loved the west coast IPA too. Can't wait to return. 5 stars read more

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We went to a birthday party at The Craftsman last weekend and it was our first time there. We had a big group and expected the service to not be great, but it honestly couldn't have been better! Food came out perfectly timed and everything we had was great. We never had to wait for a drink, which is saying a lot with a large party. The space is ideal for groups because it's roomy but still feels cozy, and the open layout to the sidewalk keeps it from feeling overly crowded. Met one of the new owners and he seems to really care about the overall experience and the people who come in. We will definitely be back to support this place! read more

New place in the village. Don't go right now , give them time to sort out their business because it's currently a bit chaotic. Go in a few months to try it Came by at 11 and their "all day " food offer actually starts only at 12... so ... ok ...as Breakfast goes to 12 it's no lunch menu either so.... I guess it's a breakfast burrito then. Oh, they don't have coffee for breakfast. A bit awkward indeed. Running a restaurant is hard. Not having the fundamentals down in the competitive environment of riviera is harder and makes initial impressions poor. So, how to judge ? The manager was good enough to comp some danishes to apologize for the chaos. Pastries- apparently delivered every other day. Honestly, average. 3 star at best Philly burrito: Quite good. I'd put this as a 4 star. The burritos are quite large and gently pan grilled. The hot sauce on the side is very tasty , spicy but not overwhelmingly so I wish I could have tried lunch but my desire to sit around for an hour was seriously lacking. It has promise. I'll try again and , hopefully, they'll have their (stuff) together. As of now, the jury is still out ----- Fascinating response: If I may be so bold as to suggest what a more effective response to the review should have been: Paul, we are so sorry that your experience here wasn't up to your standards. Truth be told, it's the same for us. As you pointed out, starting a new restaurant is hard. And we are still in that early stage where we're learning and experimenting to best meet the needs of the Rivera dining community. We love that you were quite enamored with the actual food and that you're willing to try us again. We'd love to have you and, next time, you can expect exemplary service. And I still think your premise has promise and is worthy of folks trying....and, despite your derogatory comments towards me personally, I will come back and try it again. I want you to succeed and flourish , as small businesses need to be supported. By the way, isn't a male "Karen" called a "Chad"? As for a power play, alas it's more that my memory is bad so I write reviews in real time. My social media clout is non existent. Hopefully my comments have helped ... if not... feel free to ignore. read more

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What a beautiful way to kick off my husband's birthday on a Wednesday early afternoon! Charcuterie is delicious and half off on Wednesday's! The table next to us said the oysters are the best she's ever had (also half off on Wednesday). Nice vibe, friendly staff, great food - highly recommend! read more

The Craftsman - Brews & Bites - Wednesday, happy hour charcuterie - delicious! - Brewpubs Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I had the Truffle Parmesan 1000 layer potatoes with Brussel Sprouts. First time here and It was a nice surprise. I guess I wasnt expecting much but the Brussel Sprouts knocked my socks off! Service was fast! Will definitely be coming back. read more

The Craftsman - Brews & Bites - Truffle Parmesan 1000 Layer Potatoes - Brewpubs Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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This is a place that we've really wanted to do well so we've requested a number of times. When they first opened it wasn't very good, but lately it's been very good. Great beer, good food and great service. I see they're also applying for a hard liquor licence which might mean the addition of high quality cocktails. I hope so! read more

What a pleasant surprise! Great ambiance, service was impressive, and their smash burger ... Seriously, as a connoisseur, it's up there! Their pretzel sticks were yummy too -soft n fluffy in the middle! I'll be back for sure :) read more

This was a great spot! Stopped by for lunch and shared a delicious fig flatbread and a salad. It was a laidback feel to the restaurant but the food was amazing. Really good presentation and the quality was way better than what I would expect from a brewery. We had the IPA and Pilsner and some lemonade that were also great. Our server Goose was very friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Always an incredible experience. The food is top notch, the service is consistently great, and it's always a pleasure stopping in. If this spot has been on your radar, don't wait. Check it out! read more

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What a delicious find in our area of the Riviera Village. Nice ambience, staff and good energy. Max was an attentive and helpful server. The oysters were fresh and tasty with sauces and mignonette. Tasty selections to share in their very creative menu which had us already to return to explore. Nice selection of wines and craft beers. Finley Pinot was a bit sweet, but the Cabernet was very good. Opting to try their Carving Board with a choice of two proteins ~ we had delicious lamb chops in a harissa yogurt and skirt steak with chimichurri broiled perfectly. Their crispy truffle parm potatoes were a highlight ~ a very creative take on Hasselback with incredibly thin perfectly crispy slices. We subbed veggies to try their house salad with green goddess dressing (a rarity these days). Espresso machine wasn't working so the affogato will have to wait for another time. We were very impressed with the quality and creativity of this new addition to our Redondo Beach area. read more