I went today to get the Boston creme pie (I got it to go) and when I opened it and took a bite it tasted hard and old. I have gone in the past and the pastry tasted soft and delicious. This time the pastry tasted the opposite. I paid 9.70 which is expensive for a bad dessert. read more

The Craftsman - Boato n Cream Pie - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

Came in for brunch. Great food (KILLER chilaquiles, house made bacon & excellent house potatoes with American breakfast), great server (Cash), and a great vibe in this laid back bar. Easy parking. Whomever designed the interior did a great job not just with the look but with sound/echo absorbing ceiling art. Coming back, and bringing friends. A+. read more

My wife and I have been to Craftsman a couple times in the last month, first alone on a date night and then this past Saturday with another couple. Generally, I'd say the food is good to great but the seating stinks - lots of bad tables. For our first visit to Craftsman we were seated in bar stools facing a window to the parking lot. At first we thought it was ok, but as dinner wore on my wife and I both wished we had a more traditional table. The screen in front of us was at an awkward height, and seeing the cars drive constantly by was sort of nausiating. The crazy thing is that there didn't seem to be many good tables in the restaurant. A couple communal tables, lots of bar chairs, tables facing the front door. I don't recall Savory having the same interior design deficiencies. I don't recall what my wife started with, but I had the local sweet corn soup, which was excellent - tons of flavor with a little chili oil on top for a delightful kick. My wife ordered the hangar steak for her entree which we thought was great. I had the porchetta, which our server insisted was "the most popular item on the menu" and was "always selling out." I didn't know what porchetta was until it arrived at the table. If you're thinking of ordering it, google it first. It was delicious at first but I tired of it and couldn't get past all the pork fat. For dessert we had the wonderful butterscotch pudding, which the restaurant brought over from Blue Ribbon - always a fave. This past weekend, with our friends, we had another bad table, this time right at the front door. Forget seating, let's talk about the food. We started with the bone marrow, which was one of the great culinary treats my wife and I have had in a long time. You gotta know what you're ordering, but the flavors popped. Truly exceptional. We also had the shushito peppers, which we were told are usually mild but this time were mouth-on-fire hot. My wife only had one, while I had maybe a dozen before even I had to give up. Our friends had a salad with burrata, which was very good too. For entrees, my wife had the burger (delicious, if you like blue cheese) while I had the house-made fettucine, which was simple but delicious. Our friends split the fettucine and the cod. For dessert we had the butterscotch pudding AGAIN, and a wonderful s'mores dish in a jar. Great meal. read more

Pretty good service and nice food (although the gluten-free pizza did come burnt the 1st time around). But what a-holes for not running my credit card correctly. The total was like, nothing, $40 total or whatever, and the waiter couldn't run it through, making me look like I have no money in my account. The magnetic strip is old, but I had just used the card earlier in the day for a haircut. He insisted "I also tried punching the numbers in." Either he didn't really punch the card numbers in manually, or doesn't know the correct procedure to do so. I just checked with my bank: 1. There were sufficient funds 2. They had not implemented any fraud alert. read more

Great food! Great atmosphere! Appropriate for family night out, date night or a night out with the guys. My go to is the Prohibition Burger and one of the many beers on tap. I was convinced to venture away from my burger and ordered the fried chicken dinner. My dinner choice will be much more difficult when we go back this week. Locally owned, friendly staff. Give them a try. read more

My wife and I were looking for a different place to go for dinner on a recent Friday after work and found The Craftsman New American Tavern. While nothing was particularly terrible, the word that sums is all up for us is "average". Here's why: - The place was packed so we got a spot at the bar. It took a while for one of the three people behind the bar to finally be willing to come over and take a drink order...good thing that we were able by ourselves to reach that menu which was leaning against the wall or it would have been an even longer wait to get a beer! After that, the service was pretty average...sometimes attentive, sometimes we had to wave to try to flag someone down. (Just as an aside, why do wait staff look like they're afraid to even glance your way from time to time?) - The menu is pretty average...we were expecting a lot of beers on tap, but it was actually a fairly small list. And, no Hef option. - Food was pretty average. The beet salad was good, but the burger tasted like it could have been from Carls Jr. And, the fries that we asked to have extra crispy were not so much. - Atmosphere style was "strip mall transitioned to look like hip pub" motif. Unfortunately, it was really loud. Bottom line: OK place, I guess...but with so many other options around it isn't a place we'll return to anytime soon. read more

Great brunch with bottomless mimosas or bloody Marys on Saturday and Sunday! Try your mimosa with blood orange purée for a twist read more

The Craftsman - "ABC" Omelette Sergio's Chilaquiles with Mole Pancakes with Blueberries Bottomless Mimosas - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

Had the daily special which was fresh pasta with the fresh peas, pea shoots, spinach, sun dried tomatoes-totally yummy, light and fresh with seasonal veggies. Flavors in the sauce was very subtle, flavors of onion/garlic and white wine. Hubby had the BBQ chicken, excellent plate of smoked and moist chicken, BBQ beans (smoky, tomato sauced with a sweet and heat kick)' spicy coleslaw he totally gave it the thumbs up. Fun place, fills up quickly! we have to come back for happy hour because of their variety of cocktails and unique tavern fare along with the great service. read more

I was invited to lunch with some friends and not a single one of us had been to this restaurant, but we have had their food at the Encinitas State of the City dinner. It was a little hidden only because I was looking for the sign while driving. (My friends did not have trouble) It is in the same parking lot as Union Bank. The sign is huge once you see it. The food was GREAT! Each if us ordered something different and we were all happy! It has a great vibe. It was not crowded and we will be back! read more

We tried the Craftman New American Tavern for the first time yesterday, but will not return and will not recommand the place to our friends. There is more places with excellent food for lower price around Encinitas. Party of 3, they don't take a reservation for a small group. They charge $15 for corking fee if you bring your own wine. Moonshine is a mixed drink, it was watermelon flavor that night: they seem to have different flavors depending on what juice they have available. The place needed more staff, the hostess was also helping filling drink orders. The wait was not that bad, waitress was polite but not too friendly. Decent selection of local craft brews. Asked for a taster of Lost Abbey Devotion, it had black particles in the beer (coming from a dirty glass or the tap line?) The Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts was over priced for a 1/2 cup serving, but delicious. Burger was cooked to perfection as requested (medium). We had the chocolate tart with sea salt caramel: they should give you a steak knife to cut this thing as the crust was really hard. Noise volume was not too bad at 6:30pm, but it was hard to have a conversation around 7:30pm, so we decide to go. They might consider having drapes or noise cancelling wall panels. read more

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Tried this restaurant tonight on a recommendation. Absolutely the worst service we have ever had! We sat at our table for about 15 minutes before anyone came over. The waitress didn't even introduce herself or say hi. She just asked for a drink order that never came. I had to go to the bar to get my drink order. The bartenders were great but they said they couldn't take my drink order because I was at a table. Food was super overpriced for the quality. Never saw a waitress/waiter the whole night until the check. We had to go find someone to get waters and find someone to get us drinks and go find someone to get us condiments that the food runner said he would bring. We can't believe how this place can even exist. Horrible! The only reason for a star is because the bartenders actually tried to help out. read more

I went with a couple friends on Friday night. I have been to the Craftsman a few times before, and always enjoyed the food and service. However, my last visit was different. The service was very poor. I moved from the bar to a table in bar and then was asked by a bartender to move because she would like to split the tables up. That was disappointing, as I had been waiting for a particular table to open up. After we moved to a different table, the service was very poor. We basically had to flag people down to get food and drinks. The GF flatbread was delicious, but I was disappointed with the prime rib was it was not pan seared as advertised (as I've had it in the past). The staff seemed overly busy and not happy to be there. It was a very disappointing experience. read more

I love this place. This evening didn't start off on the right foot, we weren't greeted, then a bit of a wait. Then the manager Mike saw what was happening and made sure everything else was on point! Salmon was amazing, the burgers rock and our server shani had a great attitude we chatted it up. If you love a cozy place with amazing food with excellent attention to detail this is your place ~ Food - Great - Drinks Great Ambiance - Cozy Service - Excellent (thanks to Mike the owners are very lucky to have a manager like him) Kids - Yeah but not like cut me loose kinda place Yeah you're gonna like it there ~ read more

My boyfriend and I came here for restaurant week and were blown away! We were greeted by the cute hostess and the manager, Ivan. We were early for our reservation, but had no problem fitting us in to be seated early. Service was fantastic, by our server Naomi. Food was phenomenal! Ambiance was fantastic! Cocktails were delicious! Desserts were the best! One of the very best of everywhere we have been. Craftsman Tavern is a place you need to go and go and go again! read more

The Craftsman - Pub steak and creamy potatoes, and homemade fettuccine in a basil pesto sauce. - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Had the opportunity to eat here today and enjoyed myself! I tried to take a picture, but I was so hungry I forgot we started off with the deep-fried Brussels sprouts. They were great, bacon apple cider vinegar or brussels sprouts salt-and-pepper and I believe there were capers as well. Great to start off with! I ordered pizza, flatbread for the table with pepperoni. I really enjoyed the fact that the mozzarella seemed to fresh and the sauce light and tangy. Because of who we were traveling with today, we ordered a gluten-free crust; not my favorite as the pizza seemed soggy in the middle. However, am happy to see that they are able to cater to those who need it! The pepperoni, was artesian and cut thicker than normal that was a nice little change. I ordered the prime rib dip for lunch. I really enjoyed the baguette it came on, however, the meat was a bit fatty for my taste and the dip seemed more like sweetened gravy. It was really thick and hard to dip. I am someone who really enjoys a good au jus! The fries it came with were on point. Crunchy, hot and tasty! Overall I really enjoyed myself here for lunch, and the service was great! I would recommend. read more

The Craftsman - Prime rib dip - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

Craftsman tavern is a dependable bistro/gastro pub/wine bar. Every time I come in I have a great experience. Decor: rustic and eclectic. Staff: helpful and knowledgeable Food: flavorful and unique Drinks: stiff cocktails and great wine selection I can recommend the salmon, burger with fried egg, spinach salad, and roasted Brussel sprouts. The poutin is excellent too. My fiance loves the beef short rib. read more

It's our new place! The sausage plate was great. The pork sliders were Smokey and a great value at happy hour. The duck confit cakes could use more binding were a little loose. The American ale washed out all down wonderfully. Definitely going back for brunch read more

The Craftsman - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

Bottom Line: Good food and cute decor with great happy hour specials but at peak times this restaurants is loud and cramped. I like the Craftsman but it is by no means as awesome as its sister restaurant, Blue Ribbon Pizza. Here is what I really like about the Craftsman: - Great happy hour specials - Lots of options on the menu; good food but nothing mind-blowing - Friendly hostesses, bartenders and servers - Good craft beers on draft; fun cocktails - Cute decor - Easy to get to with plenty of parking I like The Craftsman for happy hour or a meal at non-peak times but on a Friday or Saturday night, it just feels too chaotic. The tables are too close together so you overhear conversations easily and know yours is overhead too. In fact, during one of my visits here, the people next to us chimed into our conversation. I think it almost felt nature for them to do that because our tables were about six inches away. read more

We have loved the Craftsman. Went there with my son on a Wednesday night. Probably should have made a reservation but has never been needed in the past, and I have called and been told the same. With one 2 top and three 4 tops unoccupied in the main room, I asked the host if we could have one. Was told all were reserved, NO reserve sign on them and quickly shown to the "Family" section with screaming children and pets. We go there for the sports and the 5 or 6 TV's have all the current games on. No dice! The 16 YO hosts are rude and pushy. We sat down and ordered drinks and standard menu items. Drinks came out but 40min for food. The rush came in after us. Craftsman suffers from poor kitchen and guest management. No computerized points of sale. I really cant see how they are so popular with such poor management. Our server was tipped at 20% and was very polite. But overwhelmed. AVOID Craftsman until they get it figured out. read more

Most disappointing Sunday brunch. All 4 dishes did not please, not a picky eater. All eggs on 3,dishes overcooked. French dip sandwich, beef like shoe leather and so salty, inedible, read more

We had Their octopus and fig tree gluten free pizza and it was amazing. Great place to hang out. They have a tv so you can watch sports games at the bar if you would like. Staff was friendly. Great happy hour. read more

I used to love this place but the last two times were mediocre. And I used to come here a lot. Everyone is really nice and maybe we just happen to hit off days. But bartender was pretty busy chatting it up with customers at the bar. Even our waitress apologized for the long wait. My flatbread which is usually great had cheese which was not hot and gooey but rather cold and hard. I'm sad. I used to love this place read more

This is the first time we've been here in quite a while. It's fairly busy for a Thursday night. We ordered the Caesar salad to share (plenty for two), the halibut special, and scallops. The halibut was thoroughly enjoyed, and the scallops were a bit rubbery but good! Next time I'll try a burger - there's an appetizing selection. And maybe the octopus appetizer, which we've had before and devoured! Kayla, our server, was friendly and knowledgable. read more

The Craftsman - Scallops with peppers (not hot), mushrooms, corn, and other chopped veggies. Good! - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

Great warm atmosphere at this gem of a gastropub in Encinitas. They have a nice selection of local beers on tap including my favorite, The Lost Abbey's Devotion. While my favorite appetizers are the jalapeno poppers and the chicken & waffles, I suggest you go at happy hour to experience them all. Lastly, my girlfriend's complete obsession with their Blue Ribbon Butterscotch Pudding Sea Salted Caramel dessert makes me a smidgen jealous...enjoy! read more

Had brunch and their all American breakfast and their chilaquiles were amazing. Bottomless mimosas is always a plus too

I really want to like this place more...I've been twice now, here are my thoughts: the good: ambiance, good live music, great wine/beer selection, creative menu the bad: overpriced, inconsistent food. while I love the creativity of the menu, most of the food I've tried is just okay... Service has been hit and miss...lots of waiting around the first time, while last night's server was very attentive and pleasant. Overall, I'll try the Craftsman again, but I won't go out of my way. read more

Nice place. Ran into it while getting my car washed. Very casual but classy place. Nice crowd. Nice crew working. Food looked great, will be getting some lunch next time I'm around the area. Love the decor, they really did a nice job with the place! read more

The Craftsman - Stone IPA - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

This is our favorite place in the world! It's homey and everyone is friendly and remembers you. The manager is phenomenal. The food amazing. We will crave the popcorn over and over again and go sometimes just to grab some. Our kids love it too! Drinks are diverse and tasty and most of the time made strong. They are doing social distancing and take out well and as soon as this place opened for take out we were there! This place is our favorite and there are so many reasons why it is! Thanks read more

I love this place!!! Endless bloodies on the weekend and fantastic omelets . We had Casey the enthusiastic friendly waitress. My new favorite place. I can't wait to hang out in the rain in the covered tent. We will be back!! Love this place!! read more

Went there with my family last night after the fair and it was outstanding! Leave room for the bread pudding! read more

It all started with my travels to a pizza bar called the "Blue Ribbon" in Encinitas. The chef/owner opened up the Craftsman in 2013 I believe and puts out some very tasty food. Im talking those that want locally sourced stuff. Its medium end hipster food with an emphasis on quality. The folks are always nice and the lively crowd is treated to that awesome hipster ambiance. The bar menu is awesome with signature drinks and a wonderful wine selection. Try the butterscotch pudding- a signature dessert that one must order to believe how good it is. Ill tell you i dont even like butterscotch but I love this dessert. They also have a great dinner for two take out package for $25 and that comes with a bottle of wine - ummm yes please. read more

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My wife and I love this restaurant. It is one of our go-to's. I don't think there is anything on the menu we don't love. The truffle popcorn in particular, is a real treat. Mike, and the rest of the crew are always friendly and attentive. read more

Excellent burger, one of the best I've eaten! The fries were great also. Highly recommended! Our server was great also. read more

This was first time there and I loved it! Great selection for brunch and a must try is the Philly Cheesesteak eggrolls . Delicious and good service and bottomless mimosas for $12.00! I'll be back for sure.. read more

The different selection of food and atmosphere cannot be beat. Just get there early I guess or make a reservation. I made reservations for my birthday this year and we got a booth and had a blast! read more

Happy happy-hour! Great smoked chicken rolls and smoked pepperoni, so delicious! We come here at least once a week :) read more

The Craftsman - Smoked chicken rolls, smoked pepperoni flatbread and a bratwurst! Great food :) - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

The best meal in Carlsbad, hands down. Great food! Dinner options a plenty and their Sunday brunch is delicious. Sunday brunch: Love the mushroom burger & egg and fried chicken biscuit and gravy Sando. With $9 bottomless bloodys and mimosa. MMM! Dinner: SO many options and they are all delish! We always pop a bottle of Olenik Vineyards Pinot, try it it won't disappoint! Finally, ask for Amy to be your server. She is one of the best we have had anywhere, a good kind person who is good at her job and truly enjoys it. Cheers! read more

The Craftsman - Delicious brunch menu! Great mushroom burger, amazing egg and biscuit gravy dish and $9 bottomless mimosas and bloodys. MMM! - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

Wow! What a hidden gem. We happened to be in the area and found this restaurant on yelp. Great wine list and amazing food. From the octopus appetizer to the salad and fried chicken, we enjoyed every bite. If only we could bottle the gravy to go!! We will definitely be back. read more

After a terrible experience at another restaurant, they were able to get a party of 7 in for brunch last minute on a holiday. The service was great and we had a nice mimosa brunch on the patio. I will most definitely be back! read more

You want so Much more from this place. The food isn't half bad but the prices are high and the service couldn't be any slower. I have gone several times and this is the last time I can't take the prices for the service. The food I would only give a 3star as well. read more