My second visit here, following a business training/meeting/dinner earlier in the year. Love the vibe here...dim lighting, just right background music, old dark wood, and stellar service! The team said it was a quiet Thursday evening but plenty of buzz at the bar, with seat turns... Beer choice nice, Craft Old Fashioned was really unique, entree was top notch. Once again, service team was excellent! Thank you, I'll be back! read more

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We stopped in for dinner and it was great! Our server Liz did a good job of taking care of our dining experience. She was quick and efficient, very attentive. For starters we had the crispy pork belly. It was delicious, it came with a sauce and some cabbage, it was really good, personally I would have liked it a bit more crispy but it was really good. For our entrees I had the short rib served with veggies and it was so tender and flavorful. I was really impressed. My girlfriend had the gnocchi jambalaya and it was served with spicy sausage and chicken. Again an entree packed with great flavor. Overall, we really liked this place and will definitely go back to try other items on the menu. read more

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Food: Excellent food. We started with an espresso martini and an IPA for my husband. Ordered spinach dip for an appetize. Grilled cheese with short rib, in there special dinner menu. My husband ordered the black pasta seafood dinne. All of it was fresh, hot and delicious. Service: Excellent Vibe: cool gastro pub type place $$$ Noteworthy: definitely recommend read more

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Not worth your money! Listen, it's a nice looking restaurant. With some seemingly good choices on the menu. Wyatt our waiter did a fine job. The food however is uninspired for fine dining prices. The burger I ordered was $19 dollars for a freezer burger and was over cooked and sloppily put together. It tasted close to the Rodeo burger from BK. Which you can get for $5. The fries were sparse for one and shoestring style which is a restaurant cop out when no one cares what is coming out of the kitchen. The wire basket doesn't make them gourmet. I won't even get into the things wrong with my wife's salad. All in all, there are many other restaurants in Danbury that your money will be better spent at. read more

The service was horrible. It took us an hour to get our food so we just got up and left.

Came here for happy hour to try some different small plates and to socialize of course. It was a nice spot with a pretty decent menu, many options to choose from which is always nice. The food was very tasty, we got a few different plates to share and try. Fun time. read more

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Memorable cocktails ... exemplary cuisine! Atmosphere is casual elegant and class service! read more

We came in based on a recommendation of a local foodie. The restaurant sits in the side of a strip mall and would be easy to miss. At 1 in the afternoon on a Sunday, no one was missing it! The place was loaded, an obvious indication of what to expect. Service was excellent from the hostess to the servers. All very friendly and engaging. Not easy to do when your business is running flat out. The ambiance firts the name or vice versa. A couple TV's over a decent size bar. Maybe tables for 50 on the bar side with a separate dining room area that was closed for a baby shower. Apps were delicious, as were the 6 different meals we got. Drinks too were delicious. All the way around, a great experience. We'll definetly go back. read more

I have had lunch and dinner a few times and the staff service and food have been excellent! I also highly recommend the pork belly appetizer... sooo good. read more

bartender was awesome! personality plus and great service. However, we ordered food ....the filet mignon tender sandwich was overcooked and dry. disappointment!!! read more

I was in the area and decided to stop at this bar. The interior is very beautiful, even the bathrooms are pretty! There is also some outdoor seating. Upon my arrival, I was seated by a very friendly hostess, and was immediately greeted at the table by my server, Anthony. Anthony was very kind and attentive and offered suggestions from the menu which I appreciated considering I was unsure what to get. I ordered the Chicken Katsu Sandwich, which was SO delicious! The flavor was great and it was cooked perfectly. For dessert, Anthony suggested the crème brûlée cheesecake. It was phenomenal! The cheesecake itself was so delicious and creamy and it was served with whipped cream and a side of fruit jam. I definitely recommend this place if you are in the area. I would definitely return! read more

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Cool spot to hang with my girlfriends. Very nice staff, from the front door to the table to food delivery, I like that very much. Food was off the hook! We shared Mussels(white),fish tacos&burrito. My Cucumber martini, the best. I think we will make this our go to for our girls day from now on. Maybe sit outside next time if weather permits. read more

Unassuming from the outside, Craft Kitchen & Bar opens into a warm, inviting space with textured walls, reclaimed wood, and high ceilings that pair beautifully with circular statement chandeliers. The vibe lands between industrial and cozy, an aesthetic that immediately draws you in. My martini arrived stirred and strained into a perfectly chilled V-shaped glass. The glassware was light, with a thin stem, rim, and base, elegant to hold and even better to sip from. The drink itself was spot-on: icy cold, clean, and confidently strong. The olives were the perfect finishing touch, gentle, buttery, and pleasantly mellow. Their menu is creative and full of appealing options. I went with the poke bowl special, and it was executed with impressive attention to detail: fresh tuna, perfectly cooked rice, a kick of sriracha mayo, sweet mango salsa, crisp purple cabbage, and creamy avocado. Every bite brought a new, balanced texture and flavor. A special shout-out to our bartender, Amber; her smile, service, and martini-making skills truly made the visit. Whether you're stopping in with friends or flying solo, this spot is absolutely worth a visit for a superb dining experience. read more

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If I had an option I probably would give him this 3 1/2 stars. I had a burger which was pretty good but overcooked. My wife had a chicken cutlets sandwich but the bread was a little stiff and tasted old. Fries with ice and crispy and the beer was good and cold. Very casual ambience, great for a night owl with some friends. Friendly service and they were pretty attentive most of the night. I would try it again read more

I dropped in for an impromptu weekday lunch. The dining configuration is appealing -- long bar with plenty of stools and booths, standard-height booths, and tables. The varied seating breaks up the space. There's a lot of dark wood, with a very high ceiling. I had the lunch special: cream of tomato-basil soup and grilled cheese (cheddar-on-sourdough). All very tasty. The service was prompt and attentive. My only demerits were the soup and post-lunch coffee weren't hot enough. I will go back. read more

Craft Kitchen and Bar - Cream of tomato-basil soup and grilled cheddar on sourdough - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

Came here for dinner with my wife, and it was fantastic! We had the octopus appetizer which was amazingly tender and the pork belly (as IF I had to say that was wonderful too...it is pork belly after all!) My wife had the skirt steak whereas I had the black pasta. Both dishes were fantastic and really enjoyable. Atmosphere was very nice and our server was wonderful, attentive, friendly and gregarious. We had a nice time, and plan to come back. read more

We've gone a few times now, and somehow we like it a little less every visit -- which is impressive consistency in reverse. What a bummer! I want to love this place -- it's one of the only late-night spots nearby, and I'm rooting for it. Everything else? Great! Service, atmosphere, timing -- solid. But those steaks... they're playing steak roulette. Some nights: "Wow." Other nights: "Did my cow have a rough day?" Chefs clearly have the skill -- now just give them the good stuff to work with. Step it up, folks! I want to have reason to believe in you. read more

Great atmosphere! Great Service! Our waiter, John. Was super attentive and also allowed our party of 4 to take our time! Food was great! We had hoisin mustard wings, pork belly & French onion soup for apps. For dinner we had the old fashioned burger, the filet mignon tip sandwich and carne asada tacos. The only complaint was with the tacos where we felt they may have cut the steak with the grain. Flavors were on point tho. Wish we lived closer, but we'll be back! I'd love to try brunch! read more

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We had my brother in laws celebration of life luncheon this past Saturday everything went so smoothly. Danica was a joy to work with and accommodating to any of our request. The food and drinks were great as well. Thank you for making which was a hard day into a great celebration and experience at Craft kitchen. read more

Craft Kitchen and Bar. Excellent experience. Restaurant is beautifully decorated. Staff is outstanding, extremely helpful. Our server explained the menu and helped select options that were safe for celiac. Food is delightful. Highly recommend. Music was at a comforable level, that sounds random, however, if a restaurant has the music so loud that the server has to bend down and put thier ear right next to our face to hear us, that's uncomfortable and unpleasant. Craft Kitchen and Bar hit all the right levels. Good food, excellent waitstaff, calm, relaxing atmosphere. We'll be returning. Thank you. read more

Craft is a staple on my local list for amazing food, delicious cocktails and great service. The menu is versatile and portions are ample. The seafood pasta is one of my favorites, and the roasted Brussels sprouts are also particularly good. read more

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Seen this place online while searching for restaurants in Danbury and it was next door to the Holiday Inn that I was staying at.I went for the Happy hour from 3-6. Staff are very nice and professional. Food items on happy hour menu were good. I recommend the chicken skewers since they were very good. Also have a good selection of local craft draft beer to choose from. Restaurant is very nice and they a JBL sound system for music which sounds great. Great ambiance at this place. Dan the bartender was an awesome dude as well. Definitely check this place out! read more

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Beautiful ambiance! First time here and will be sure to come back soon! Our waiter Justin was so attentive, kind and gave great service. The food was amazing! The meat is delicious and the cocktails amazing. Highly recommend! read more

Traveling for work and was not feeling the uber expensive restaurant at the place I am staying so I used Door Dash to order from Craft Kitchen and Bar. I placed my order for Drive-In burger which came with shredded lettuce, aged cheddar, a special sauce served on a yummy bun, with a side of fries. Dinner did not disappoint. It was cooked perfectly (med well) and as requested, condiments were delivered on the side. I was a little leery of the "special sauce" because I have been tricked in to super spicy before but this was delicious a much more like Big Mac sauce. Everything was delicious. My fries were a tiny bit on the cooler side but I was able to use the in-room microwave to heat them back up. Highly recommend this place and would order dinner delivered from here again! read more

Craft Kitchen and Bar - Drive-in burger and fries - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

Stopped in for dinner hoping for the best without great expectations. Turned out to be a nice find. The decor has a saloon feel with wagon wheel chandelier lighting & steer skulls and whiskey bottles adorning the bar. The menu is very eclectic. We decided on the the Old Fashioned Burger and the Shrimp & Grits. We shared a pitcher of the white sangria to give the kitchen time to execute. The sangria arrived in a lovely open faceted pitcher with spigot. It tasted quite nice and dry but lacking an overly fruity essence which we enjoyed a lot. The burger was cooked perfectly (mid rare) and was juicy but not particularly hot & the cheese could've been melted more. Delicious nonetheless. The fries were excellent. The shrimp & grits were of different temperatures the jambalaya like shrimp & andouille was hot and centered over a perfectly cooked, but room temp, serving of grits. The service & setting were both truly pleasant and I'd certainly recommend Craft Kitchen. I recommend you stop in too! read more

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So JJ is a waiter so far you made a great recommendation for the strawberry martini yeah I'm drinking a strawberry martini you got something to say about it. Anyway, let's move onto the food. Calamari fabulous it is not chewy. It is perfectly done. Then removed onto the other appetizer with the sweet and spicy cauliflower is very good and I like fried cauliflower because I make it at home. So we're in a separate room on the right and JJ set us up like turning on the AC because it was 83° so he's cooling us off. I had the chef salad with the shrimp and chicken really good ate the whole thing. Fiancé had a burger, but I think it was the classic burger and she ate the whole thing. She doesn't eat the bun. She's just a meat and everything in it, which is really good and tasty when you do it that way. read more

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Saw reviews on Yelp for this restaurant and the menu looked great. We decided to come for dinner tonight after we heard they also have a children's menu and we were in the Danbury area. The restaurant looks small from the outside but once in, they have done a really nice job with decor, it has a wonderful bar area, booths and table lay out is quite spacious. Decor with the lighting and woodwork is pretty as well. Obviously it is important to feel comfortable in a restaurant but the food and service is what really matters. Well Craft was superb in both areas! Service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was busy but all our drinks and food came promptly. The real standout was by far the food! Sooooo good. I got the scallops entree which comes with a Brussels sprout risotto- OMG, melt in your mouth good. The scallops were cooked PERFECTLY and the risotto was flavorful and luscious. My husband got the salmon which he also loved. Beautifully presented plates, nice serving sizes and loved the freshness of the ingredients. The boys had the typical kids fare- chicken tenders and fries and their meals were also cutely presented with the fries in a fryer basket. I had a cocktail as well- believe it was called a Pretty Pisco. It was strong yet just the right amount of sweetness. I enjoyed it. Craft also has a variety of other cocktails to choose from. We didn't have room for dessert but I can tell you there was a lot more on the menu I would like to try so we will be back. It is always great to find a place that has wonderful food for adults and you can still bring your children. Thank you Craft! read more

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Great food! Nice bartenders. Open late which is great when I travel into the area. Convenient to local hotels.

We absolutely loved everything about this place! We sat at the bar because they were busy (always a good sign). The food was DELICIOUS! I got black spaghetti! The seafood and the sauce were amazing! My husband got a sandwich with fillet tips. It was also fantastic! Ray was our bartender and server and he just blew us away. The drinks were OUTSTANDING! He manned the bar and made drinks for the entire restaurant and was so attentive and never missed a beat! Having been both a server and a bartender, when I tell you that he was beyond impressive, I am saying he was a 20/10!!! Well done all the way around!!! read more

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Had my eyes on this place for a while and finally tried on a Sunday evening. The restaurant was fairly empty but had nice booths and pretty exposed wood throughout. Staff were very friendly and fast. The surfer cocktail was good and had a nice combination of sweet and spicy. Only had an entree but enjoyed the truffle Mac and cheese. It seems like they change their menu periodically too. Prices were reasonable as well. read more

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Such a cute tucked away place. We were at the mall one Sunday and didn't want mall food although they have good choices. This was literally a 5 min drive from the mall and I'm glad yelp showed me this on the first try. drinks were next level, my cousin who loves my bartending skills said she may have found a close replacement lol which I didn't mind because I would retire family functions if the bartender would come serve for us. The food was really good. We had wings and yummy sandwiches. Can't wait to go back and try something else off their menu. Service & Ambiance read more

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Please know that I make this review in the hopes that it can be taken as constructive criticism, because I truly believe this place has potential. And honestly this place has seemingly good reviews on both Google and Yelp, so maybe we went an off night. The experience here was just so bad in every way that it's just frustrating. To start: the service I've never been to a restaurant, where so many servers seem like they just don't want to be there. I used to work for almost a decade in the restaurant industry (host, to-go, server, busser etc.), so I get the stresses and burn out. But our first server we started with was a young lady who didn't seem to know what she was doing, nor did she know much about the menu. When we asked about sending one of the dishes back, she informed us that she was about to get off of her shift so she would just tell the next server. That's probably why the service was as weird as it was. She wanted to get out of there, and was probably upset that she got sat a two-top right before she was about to leave her shift. I've been there haha. However the next server we got was just as aloof with her attitude. It was genuinely just the most bizarre experience I've ever had with service. Every single employee we came in contact with (besides the greeter) seemed like they were doing us a favor and had an attitude. On top of everything else with the service, no one refilled our waters the entire time. I would understand if it was a packed house and servers were in the weeds, but there weren't many people there when we got there. It was the first time I didn't leave a 20% tip, but after the fact - thinking about it, we probably shouldn't have left one period. The Food: A telltale sign that a chef is trying to cover up mistakes is if there are extremes in the meals. Typically salty, too sweet, too sour, too acidic etc. In each dish we had, there was an overpowering flavor. The dishes here were like someone trying to cook gourmet for the first time and they hadn't figured it out yet. In the burrata dish the acidity of the basil sauce overpowered everything. And the bread/ crostini that accompanied was rock hard. Like break-a-tooth hard. The steak frites was charred, but not the smokey, grilled type of charred. The seasoning was nonexistent and it tasted burnt. If wasn't for the porcini mushroom sauce, it wouldn't have much flavor at all. The scallops (the only dish we sent back) were undercooked and served over a mountain of risotto (also never a good sign). The risotto tasted like you were biting into a lemon. Again, another dish overpowered. It also needed serious seasoning. As what tends to happen when you send a dish back - the manager came out. It can be an embarrassing thing when you have to send a meal back, but as long as you're upfront about what you didn't like about the meal, it's good to have an honest dialogue going. And I told him straight up. He was kind, understanding, and the night moved forward. The mushroom ravioli was what we ordered to sub for the sent back scallops. This one was just simply not good. It's hard to describe. It was too sweet and too salty. You put balsamic glaze on top of ravioli and the sauce had the consistency of water. In fact that was probably what happened. One of the ravioli while cooking probably filled with water and when plated, drained into the bowl. But everything they put on top of it and into the dish was just is not good. The pricing: $75, not including tip, for two entrées and an appetizer: you should expect it to be much better than it was. We literally went across the street to Caraluzzis afterwards and just made our own steak with sides for $20. If the food is going to be that bad, the prices need to be lower. So I unloaded a lot here. I hope this is read with an open mind and not taken as "oh, they're one of THOSE customers". It's not that at all. In fact I've never written a review like this, nor would I lie for no reason. The experience - the food, the service - it was just that bad. It's frustrating and disappointing, but I can only hope this was just a complete fluke of a night. We're definitely the outliers when it came to the meal based on other reviews. This was a restaurant we just didn't have a good experience with unfortunately. read more

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Food was tasty...but however we both ordered gem salad. Skiiimpy! We could see through to the bottom of plates. My husband said it was like being on a super model diet. Then got shrimp (4) for an additional charge of $10 after being told 4 because they were larger sized. Well they weren't. There is no value here. Pass. read more

My friend and I visited for lunch around 1 PM on April 15th. Unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired. When we arrived, the host was extremely unfriendly and unwelcoming. We received a very bland greeting and were seated in a booth as requested. What we thought was just the host turned out to be our server as well. We placed our drink orders, and when they were brought to the table, they were set down rather forcefully. The same thing happened when our meals arrived--the plates were handed to us in a way that felt rushed and borderline aggressive. Overall, both my friend and I felt uneasy throughout the experience due to the service. That said, the food and drinks were quite good. Our meals (Black Spaghetti and Shrimp & Grits) were served hot and tasted great. As for the women's bathroom, there was toilet paper on the seats, and a couple toilets hadn't been flushed. It definitely needed attention. Unfortunately, despite the good food, the poor service really soured the experience. We left feeling uncomfortable and disappointed, and we don't plan on returning. read more

Fell in love with Craft, and was surprised to learn that they are a chain. I shared the burrata and cauliflower apps, which were delicious and creative. I got the farro salad with steak added, which is quite the generous portion! Highly recommend this for your entree; the marinated beets add a chilled, delicious taste to the rest of the ingredients, and it was highly impressive. Shared the creme brulee cheesecake with my husband and brother, which is their magnus opus, apparently. Sitting outside was gorgeous and rustic. Our server, Chris, was outstanding. Everything was top-notch! read more

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Love this spot. Great ambiance and excellent food. The cucumber martini is delightful and the steak frites were a hit. Perfect for a nice after-golf gathering. read more

I thought for sure I reviewed this place when it first opened but after having dinner there last Friday night, I realized that I had not. We've been here for dinner a few times and I really like the place. I'll admit the first time I went, I had a steak and it wasn't my favorite. It was really flavorless and not particularly tender but the dessert we had made up for it so I wanted to give it another try. Fast forward and we've been a couple of more times and I've really enjoyed it. Service is always nice and I really like their old fashioneds. During the most recent visit we started with calamari which I thought was good. For my entree I had shrimp tacos which I really liked. They came with fries which were also delicious. The best part was the almond torta we had for dessert. That was delicious. And our server was so nice, she told us to hang out as long as we wanted and recommended some after dinner drinks. I am a fan. read more

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I will never be back to this place!! On April 29, our waiter was a total stuck up, he had dark skin and acted like a diva. He acted like he couldn't be bothered placing our orders. The salad I ordered was extremely spicy!! It was the salad with the beets in it. Our waiter was avoiding us so I asked another waiter for help and he got me a new salad without the spicy beats. When our original waiter brought our food over he like slammed it down on the table. And rushed away. Will never ever be back there!! read more

Craft Kitchen and Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

Omg kinda upset with myself on how long it took for me to eat here!! The food was absolutely amazing. I came here for a happy hour and was impressed with all the options that I had to choose from. Immediately the short ribs and grits and the crispy truffle gnocchi drew my attention. The flavor was all there!!! Delicious. The drinks were also just right! I had a margarita and a cappuccino martini. Loved the look of the inside too! read more

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Came for a bridal shower and was in their event room, adjacent to their dining room. The catered food was hot and tasty. I am not a fan of waffles but buy did those waffles taste amazing!! I ate so much I was full. Quite a variety of food as well. They offer a brunch on Sundays with mimosas. Nice rustic ambiance. read more

Craft Kitchen and Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut