I have heard good things about this place for years but had never been. I came recently with a group of girlfriends to have a book club meet up. There were 8 of us - I made a reservation in advance and I am glad I did because it was busy on a Sunday evening. I had their spiked lemonade drink. I couldn't taste much of the spiked part but the lemonade was very good. They have a very extensive menu with a variety of foods. It was hard for me to decide. I ended up going with the chili mac & cheese, which was very good. It had freshly sliced jalapenos on it, which was a nice add. Our server was wonderful, accommodating all of our needs, and we all had a really good time. read more

Craft Public House - Chili Mac - Sports Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We were in town and stopped in for some appetizers before we went to an event. We ordered a few brews and the chicken nachos. I also got a cup of their cream of mushroom soup (the soup du jour) and the hubby ordered a bowl of chili. The chicken nachos were super tasty. Lots of chicken, the cheese sauce was tangy and it was a solid plate of nachos. My soup was amazing! The chili was pretty standard. A cool place to go and watch football games! We had great service. We enjoyed our visit! read more

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Service on point thanks to Emily. Ruben sandwich not so much. For $19 put some meat on the thing. $4 for an ice tea is a rip. Been here several times, not happy with this visit, $23 lighter. read more

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Came here for breakfast and was really impressed with the quality of the food! Also the prices are very reasonable for the size of the portions. We sat outside which was nice but part of the outside seating is not covered in the sun got brutal, I feel like they should put some kind of fabric over that section. read more

Craft Public House - Sports Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This is a great place to come watch sports and just get some bar food. I got the Craft club sandwich and it was hefty. As you can see from the picture it's very well filled. The sweet potato fries were slightly soggy, which is why I'm taking off one star. The sandwich itself was delicious. I love that they also give you a pickle spear because the acidity balances out the heaviness of the sandwich and fries. This spot does tend to get busy if there's a big game going on so if you plan to sit with a larger party, I would get there earlier. read more

Craft Public House - Craft Club - Sports Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We had a special family breakfast for a party of 14 on Saturday, May 2nd. CPH was so accommodating for our large party including setup for an infant and toddler. Our server Piper was very attentive, friendly, caring and a joy to have around our table. She handled us with so much ease and confidence. The food, as always, was wonderful. We were all so pleased with our experience at CPH. read more

Asked if they could do a shrimp po boy (not on menu) and they did it fantastically! No problem at all! Service was great and food is always delicious. Seriously haven't found a bad thing on the menu and I've tried just about everything! read more

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Our server was so nice, we were a group of 5 and needed 4 separate checks. I had the nachos and our table shared the Oreo cake that pops up as the first picture on yelp. (That picture is what convinced our group to pick this place over the other 2 suggestions) honestly, the cake is a very generous size. Easily a 4-6 person desert. The nachos I had were the roasted chicken with out cheese. I appreciate the spices with out it being spicy! read more

We recently tried CPH for dinner with the family. We all got something different and I think we were all a little surprised. My daughter got the quesadillas. The portion size was great and she was able to get two meals out of it and she really enjoyed them. Our son got the spaghetti and meatballs. He felt his meal was just ok but was also able to get two meals which for him is very rare as he is am a to e 13 year old. My husband had the meatloaf and was surprised by it- another two mealer! I got a burger and while I couldn't finish it either it was cooked perfectly and honestly felt like just a good burger We don't eat at a lot of "pub" food establishments but if we do have that craving again will keep this in mind! read more

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Not a good experience for us. The shepherds pie had crunchy /undercooked veggies but the flavor, beef and mashed potatoes were good. I felt like I only ate half of the portion since the vegetables were not edible. The waitress was aware but offered no compensation other than ordering another entree. My husband got the country fried steak and wasn't impressed. The steak was overcooked and he didn't care for the gravy at all, which completely covered the meat and mashed potatoes. Again, the waitress did not ask why he ate so little of his meal. I felt the prices of $19 per plate were steep considering we didn't finish the food. We have been here once before for dessert. While the cheesecake was good, the price was higher than typical dessert at other restaurants. Overall, just a disappointing and expensive date night for us. read more

I enjoyed my employer Divisional Private Holiday luncheon here today. Everything was delicious. I enjoyed the bourbon salmon, mac and cheese and mixed veggies. The Shirley temple I ordered was refreshing. The service was impeccable once again. I've enjoyed Craft Public house on previous visits and I always have positive experiences. read more

We love Craft Public House & this restaurant never disappoints. The fact that they make their own sauces and breads in-house sets them apart immediately--you can taste the freshness and quality in every dish. We became regulars for a reason. We recently had the opportunity to try their food truck at the most recent Pimento Cheese festival in downtown Cary. It was the same amazing quality, same unforgettable flavors--just on the go. Absolutely nailed it (as always)! Thanks Craft read more

The food is great pub style food. It's always busy. The stag are always great! The salads, burgers, the steak sandwiches are worth it. Add a pretzel and you should be full. read more

Our usual favorite out-to-breakfast spot was a bit of a disappointment today. The blueberry pancakes were less generous in blueberries than usual, and this at the height of blueberry season. The sausage links were very good, but the bacon is a thinner cut than in the past, and less flavorful. One really nice feature in that past has been a small pitcher of light cream upon request for their sturdy coffee, but today it was not. It was a quiet mid-morning visit, but not up to previous experiences. read more

Craft Public House - Sparser-than-usual blueberry pancakes, sausage links, and "seasonal fruit" that seams the same through all four seasons. - Sports Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Adding to prior reviews again since I live in another state but keep finding myself wanting to visit here of all places in the area. I called ahead and spoke with Rafi just to confirm someone could wait on me on the patio as it's raining cats n dogs and I was afraid I'd be a bother, but of course she was friendly and accommodating and walked me back upon arriving. So pleasant and happy, she was. I had my dogs with me which made it a no-brainer to come back here given the full-sized covered patio in back. 5 stars still I must say...they just don't miss a beat--though I did have to shift to a Jack & Soda over a Jack & Coke as they are Pepsi peddlers (only bad mark--heh, heh). Joe was a great server and his suggestion for the Cubano was a winner! He also let me know of their dog menu so my dogs each got a salmon filet with their bowls of water! Joe was on it--no one on the patio but me, but I was checked in on frequently. Just great service! Good food is nice, but I think I keep coming back here for the service. At all ends, they shine like the North star--an example for anyone to follow. Consistent too, if you read my prior reviews below. _________________________ Adding to an earlier review, I came in yesterday for lunch and had a really good sandwhich w some local dark beer, and then this morning came by again for breakfast, ordering the chicken-fried steak, eggs, and cheese grits. Fabulous! Sorry I had dug in before remembering a pic. The Director of Operations, Amanda, happened to be standing there conversing with the hostess when I came in and was kind enough to let me sit at the bar though this side of the restaurant doesn't open till 11am (sitting by yourself at a table always feels awkward so I wasn't sure what to do and she saw me look at the tables, then the other side and back and intuitively understood w/o my having to awkwardly ask), and she even waited on me herself--what a stand-up move to protect her employees from waiting on someone seated in another--closed--section! I stayed a couple hours and eventually had a couple local IPA's while chatting w the bartender, Becca--very friendly and attentive. It's nice to see a Public House own up to what that means--a cozy neighborhood pub with a larger, cleaner feel that takes a genuine interest in their customers. I'll be back again more now that I've moved to nearby Richmond as my family is here in Cary. 5 stars still! _____________________ My wife and I came in here looking for a place that allowed dogs (we drove here from Austin to visit my sis) and had the World Cup on TV...we were visiting from Texas. This place fit the bill. I had some great wings, stuffed pepoers, and some local IPA's and Margot was really nice and brought our dogs a water dish and treats. The game was on, and there were heaters in the ceiling with the outside wrapped up for winter--very cozy. I loved my wings...hot is more like medium-mild, but it's tasty and not overly saucy on the bone--perfect combo. We'll be back. The staff was very friendly, accommodating, and just all-around nice. read more

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Lunch today was great and Shaelyn was a super helpful server! Turkey Pesto Sandwich was perfect. Nice roll, tasty pesto and bacon : ) I will order this again! Fish and chips were equally outstanding. Delicious cod, nice batter, served hot!! Beers were cold and refreshing on HOT day. Clean. Tidy. Friendly and fast service. Note: Sweet potato fries were tasty but limp and a bit soggy so I stopped eating them. Mentioned my disappointment to the staff and they said that was normal. Perhaps they should have refunded me the upcharge (??). Bit of a bummer though. read more

UPDATE: I recently visited Craft Public House after work with some friends and had another enjoyable meal. Seated quickly with no wait, we had a nice high top table with plenty of room in the bar area. The menu is still extensive with many items to please almost any palate or like as far as American type restaurant/bar food fare. We decided to start with their homemade pretzels with mustard sauce and cheese sauce. I do recommend this one, so fresh as well as delicious. I say try both sauces to get the best experience as each offer a great but different taste profile to be enjoyed. For my meal, I went with the Grilled Chicken Orzo pasta selection, menu described as "marinated, pan-seared bone-in chicken breast over creamy orzo pasta with sautéed spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms and shallots." When it arrived, it looked good with a substantial portion and it tasted just as good as it looked when I dug in. I was pleased that the sauce was not a heavy one giving it a lighter than expected (in a good way) finish. All the flavors together were enjoyable and I was satisfied with my choice. Service was friendly and helpful this visit as well. Another enjoyable visit to Craft Public House, I will definitely dine here again if the opportunity presents itself. read more

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Great food and service! Well I ate there four times this week so they must be doing something right. I had (in no particular order) the corned beef hash and eggs, chicken fried chicken, prime dip and the bbq burger. All were recommended by different servers, all were delicious and the portions were more than enough. The fries were definitely on point. It is a sports bar ish but I think they have another room that is quieter but I was fine with watching random sports on the TVs. Service was awesome. They have an in house(?) bakery so everything was fresh. Drinks excellent. Absolutely no complaints, a happy tummy and will be back again (as I've already shown by the number of times in the last week I showed up!) read more

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Fortunately in an area overrun by chain and mediocre restaurants, there is a place like craft public house where one can find a good meal. Nestled in the heart of chaos, this restaurant is a bit of a whirlwind, a culinary circus if you will. Reservations are wise, since the tables are full, the bar is booked and the waiting room is full. Luckily the staff, are great hosts, friendly, fast and attentive, they definitely know how to run the show. Here you will find a quesadilla that dreams are made of, not the usual culinary tragedy wrapped in a stale tortilla with edges that are usually dry and cracked, like it's been left out in the desert sun for days with an inside equal to a sweaty pile of sadness. But the star of this evenings show was the shepherds pie! The braised pot roast was moist and delicious, soaked in a wonderfully balanced gravy that complemented the beef perfectly, excellent entree. But of course they just have to tease you with their decadent dessert selection, conveniently located at the front door of course. Well go for it, I did and both cakes were delicious. Cheers! read more

Pros: Fast, friendly service Ample indoor and outdoor seating They have a points award program Enjoyed the pretzel appetizer with mustard dip Easy parking Cons: The chicken Parmesan lacked any flavor - overcooked pasta, red sauce from a can, and the cheese didn't taste like anything Entrees were crazy expensive Nothing really special here - typically overpriced bar food Pro tip: Order queso with your pretzel appetizer and come for a drink. Go elsewhere for a meal. read more

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Went for a work lunch. The food was great. I'm gonna come back and try the dessert. I hadn't been since 2018 and didn't realize it had so many great options. The service was amazing and the ambiance was nice. Such a beautiful day for their amazing patio. read more

Went with a group from work. Fish and chips were excellent. Big portions. We also had some apps: wings, nachos, and crab cakes. Will definitely return. read more

Came here for lunch on a business meeting. Inside was kind of loud around the bar area but the outdoor patio was a perfect place to have a nice meal and conversation. 70's quietly playing in the background. The server came out very quickly and helpful with suggestions and extra time if we needed it. Some diners on the patio had their dogs with them. I ordered the salmon salad which came out quickly. Fresh and tasty. One of the best balsamic vinaigrette dressings I've ever had! Great experience. read more

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We came here and had to wait a little bit for a table but not bad. There was plenty of room on comfy benches for us to sit on during the wait. After we were seated we were greeted right away by our server. She gave us lots of time to go over the menu as we couldn't decide what to have. We finally put in an order for pretzels with added queso. Finally decided on our real order and added an additional pretzel. They were really good and we needed more as there were 5 of us in our party. Everyone enjoyed their meal. I had Not Your Mommas Meatloaf which was served with veggies and mashed potatoes. It was very tasty and filling. I have half of it to take home. My Dad had the Shepherds Pie whicj he devoured so I'm guessing it was yummy. My sister had the maple chicken salad whicj she really enjoyed. My one nephew had the chicken pot pie while the other had the Craft Club sandwich. The chicken pot pie was steaming hot and looked really good. He enjoyed it after he let it cool off a little. Our server was attentive and was always refilling our beverages and tended to us throughout. We will definitely be back especially to Rey other items. It was a tough choice of what to have tonight. Their menu has several yummy options. read more

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I wish I lived closer because this place was it. I got the farmers salad with both chicken and steak, and MUNCH. The steak was perfectly cooked, medium rare, and seasoned exquisitely. The chicken was tender and scrumptious and the salad perfectly complimented the meat. The staff was extremely welcoming and came over to greet their VIP- princess Wynonna. They even had a pup side of chicken that I was able to order for her- she was NOT disappointed. Will be back soon! read more

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Had dinner with colleagues tonight. We were promptly greeted and brought to our table. This is a sports bar kind of place with multiple TVs and ample sitting. Very relaxed vibe. I had the holiday bash which was a dark ale. It was very yummy. And for reference I like dark beers. It had a chocolatey coffee taste to it. But it went down well. Then I had a caprese chicken burger The chicken was a little dry. But the flavour was good. The herb butter broccoli tasted more like steamed broccoli and it could be better with a little more salt. They had a whole display of desserts. We ordered a few desserts to share amongst us. We had the oreo cheese cake, the new york cheese cake and the mini dessert flight. Their cheese cakes were all good. The mini dessert flight consisted of white chocolate Raspberry cheesecake, new york cheesecake and a peanut butter cloud pie. My vote goes to the peanut butter cloud pie!!!! The white chocolate raspberry cheese cake could do with a bit more Raspberry taste to it. It tasted more like white chocolate cheesecake. My favourite is still the peanut butter cloud pie. The service was fantastic. The server kept checking back to see if we were ok. One of my colleagues ordered the blackened salmon salad which was not cooked to her satisfaction - it was raw in the middle. And that was taken off the bill when we informed them of that. I would come back again when I'm in Cary! read more

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The craft chicken pasta was cheesy and tasty! The grilled chicken and the garlic bread were especially good. Our waiter Mikey was efficient and attentive. The restaurant was still a little on the cold side, but thankfully the music was not too loud. The only other complaint besides temperature I have is that the prices have gone really high. It was ~$80 for the two of us. read more

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Another excellent meal here. It's a good thing that it's over a half hour from my home or we'd have a hard time not being regulars! I've only been here twice before. When I visit a restaurant for the first time if I really like what I tried I'm prone to have it on the next visit, which makes it hard to venture further into the menu. The second visit I made myself break that pattern and try something else and I loved that even more. On my third visit, today, I made myself try something else yet again and loved That even more!! This place has it going on! Period. So this time I had the chicken pot pie. Omg, it was incredible!! Nice pastry puff on top that you break thru to reveal a bowl full of veggies and chicken chunks in a wonderful savory gravy. One of the best I've ever had! My spouse had the shepherd's pie that had really good flavor, but did need a bit more gravy in it. So much she had leftovers. They have tons of desserts to choose from. We got a mini pumpkin cheese cake to bring home. It smells so good. Can't wait to try it! The staff is excellent overall. So friendly and diligent in doing their job. You really couldn't ask for a better experience here. Whoever created this restaurant really knows what they're doing. read more

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Service was great. Our waitress was there when we needed her but not hovering or checking back right at the moment you put a bit of food in your mouth. For a pour house, I was expecting a larger on-tap menu but it's brighter here nor there My wife had the Mahi Mahi- terrible. Overcooked and dry. Rice pilaf? - no flavor at all. Broccoli- steamed, cooked well but absolutely no flavoring The pot pie filling was very tasty and puff pastry was a welcome change. But - in a pot pie food foul- there was NO bottom crust! Who does that? Everyone know the crust is the best part read more

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Always great food and service. A regular here! Tried the Greek grilled chicken wrap for lunch today and was so good I ate every last bite!

Craft Public House is back in our rotation!! Our visit today was perfect...service and food. My chicken fried chicken with mashers and broccoli was delicious! My wife had the wedge salad. The steak was done perfectly and the portion was large. So glad to see that staffing challenges seem to be solved and they are still delivering awesome food! read more

We've been to Craft now a few times and never disappoints. Good breakfast combined with lunch options. Omelette, burgers and sandwiches are good. Service is always friendly and effective. We went to the closed patio outside with our dog and place it great to visit with pets. Food is good, portions are enormous- even starters are huge. Priced very reasonable- you get good quality. Desert selection is outstanding. read more

Stopped by for breakfast while one of the pups was getting groomed, brought the other pup, so easily found this place had a patio. Dre was a great server, friendly and attentive, he and the host quickly brought the Chewster a bowl of water and were very accommodating. I went with the CPH platter... $15, which was actually VERY GOOD! Pancakes were some of the best I've had, eggs and potatoes were both better than average, BONUS: syrup was warm!!! I will likely make a 30 min morning drive another time to have some breakfast with the pups! read more

Craft Public House - CPH breakfast platter - $15 phenomenal pancakes, warm syrup, good sausage platter, great all around meal! - Sports Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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TLDR: Sports bar with amazing baked goods, good customer service, delicious food, large portions, and easy online ordering. Why have we not been here sooner? A restaurant + bar + bakery. What a great combo. We ordered dinner online for takeout. Online ordering was easy and I love how customizable the items are. You can nearly swap out all the ingredients in some of the dishes. We ordered the chicken orzo, shrimp penne, and nachos. We requested several customizations. Our order was ready and accurate upon arrival. I parked in the back near the patio. There are more spaces available in the back, however, it is a shorter walk if you park in the front. The display case of desserts caught my eye as I walked in. I didn't realize they sold so many mouth-watering creations. I couldn't resist ordering the key lime cookie, baklava, and lemon blueberry cheesecake. We enjoyed everything we ordered. The portions were large and prices reasonable. Overall great experience and we recommend this restaurant to others! read more

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Was actually planning on going somewhere else for lunch and then saw this location and decided to give it a try. The food was absolutely amazing. Very large portions very well. Managed very well. Organized restaurant our server Sarah was amazing. She was super friendly. Had a wonderful smile made great Menu suggestions and was very prompt and made sure that we are very happy at the table. The price point was on spot for lunch and the service was timed perfectly overall a great experience would love to come back here for dinner look like they had some pretty amazing entrées and salads to choose from Definitely give it a try read more

Craft Public House - Sports Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The first sign that his place was pretty good was that it took driving an extra lap around the building to get a parking space on a Saturday afternoon. I don't know who designed this ridiculous parking lot, but the fact that it's one way traffic is rather annoying! So we walked in immediately I was seduced by the dessert case. Thankfully, I was able to resist the sweetness. We scored two seats at the bar, which wasn't easy as the restaurant was on a wait. We both got a house salad. The tomatoes and cucumbers were thinly sliced and presented nicely, it wasn't just a bunch vegetables thrown randomly around in a small bowl. Very fresh, and the red wine vinaigrette had a tangy flavor. We split a couple of sandwiches. The prime rib deep was being enjoyed by our bar neighbors and this at time I did get convinced. The roasted beef came with sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions and provolone on a toasted baguette with ramekins of au jus and horseradish. Excellent stuff, great flavor, well proportioned ingredients. I also was a big fan of the turkey pesto. Good quality roasted shaved turkey with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, avocado and fresh mozzarella on a toasted baguette with pesto aioli. The fries were very good, cooked crisp, but needed a little more seasoning. Also, I liked the bar. With the dark woods, it had a classic feel to it, many TVs around. There's also a good variety of beer and spirits to choose from. Bartender was fine, he was attentive, and very focused on his work. Definitely a place to come back to. read more

Surprising food quality from basically a sports bar. Lots of TVs, maybe too many for a nice meal but fine for me and my son. Consistently quality & quick service. We've been able to satisfy teens, adults & octogenarians thanks to menu variety including shepherd's pie, chicken pot pie but also mahi mahi, burgers & chicken cordon bleu. Sunday brunch has been solid too, at least the shrimp & grits (lots of bacon but tasty). My daughter likes the raspberry cheesecake texture and taste, though the raspberry was too subtle and the crust needed more butter (too dry & crumbly). read more

Todays quite the day to be out, cold, rainy and even snowed earlier but we still ventured out. We opted to sit outside in the enclosed patio area and the heater felt amazing. I was looking forward to trying this place as I've heard great things about it here. I ordered the Craft Benedict - a signature dish. I love a classic Benedict and this was served on sour dough bread with ham. My breakfast was delish. The hollandaise sauce was creamy with a nice hint of lemon. The ham was good and not too salty. The sourdough was a nice change from the standard English muffin. I think the grits were my favorite. Cooked just right! I will be back. read more

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**Vegetarians!** I rarely update reviews, but my spouse had such a good experience today, it's worth an extra comment. We usually frequent places that cater to vegetarians so she has good choices, but when eating out with other people who aren't as adventurous, she usually settles for the same old: a black bean burger, or a salad. She had the stuffed eggplant today and commented that it was tasty, and very filling. It was probably "the most substantial meal she's had from a traditional menu", especially for a pub! The dish does come with feta cheese, but you can ask for them to leave it off. Overall it was a great choice, I tried it and almost wish I had ordered it too :) read more

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Didn't even get to sit down. There were many available tables in the restaurant but the hostess wanted to us to wait on the waiting bench for at least 20 mins instead of giving us a table to sit comfortably because the kitchen is busy. So the kitchen is busy and customers are not allowed to sit and have a drink first?! read more