I visited Crafted and it was such a fun, flavorful dining experience from start to finish. The space has a modern, energetic vibe that feels perfect for a casual night out or a laid-back date. Their menu is packed with creative tacos and shareables that make it easy to try a little bit of everything. Each dish came out fresh, vibrant, and full of bold flavors that really stood out. Service was friendly, quick, and attentive without being overbearing. You can tell they put real thought into both the ingredients and the overall guest experience. It's the kind of spot where you end up lingering longer than planned because you're enjoying yourself so much. It delivers a unique twist on tacos and small plates that keeps you coming back for more. Definitely a must-visit for anyone looking for great food and a great atmosphere in St. Louis. read more

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Seriously, the food is so good here. I would be a frequent flyer if I lived closer. I always start with their fabulous Brussels Sprouts. The romaine wedge salad is like an upscale version of a typical wedge. My vegetarian daughter enjoyed the falafel, as well as some veggie appetizers. Best chicken sandwich ever...I think it must be buttermilk. If you like dill pickles, the Pickle Bombs are a must try; bursting with flavor, literally, the bomb! One server, Adam, managed the entire restaurant and bar with a smile...he was awesome. Teamwork was evident, the cook assisted by serving some of the food. Will have to try one of their yummy sounding intriguing cocktails next time. read more

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Went for brunch They had bottomless bloodys for $12. Nothing special. Zing zang & vodka. Came in a small glass so had to request a few refills. The server was nice & did her best to chexk on us but she was making drinks & delivering food & had another large party. So service was slow at times. But she was kind & friendly. Ordered several things: Shrimp n grits Chicken biscuit Biscuits n gravy Falafel The grits were cheesy & tasty. The chicken biscuit & the home fry potatoes were ok. Tasted very greasy. Even the biscuit had been grilled & was greasy. The falafel had good flavor but they were crispy (maybe a little over done). It was cold in there- maybe because we were sat by the door but i had to keep my coat on. That is not ideal. Also their ceiling is like sprayed with something fluffy? It had a lot of dust bunnies. My friend was holding her hand over her drink afraid of the dust falling down. read more

Crafted - Bar - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Food wasn't that good and service could've been better, unfortunately. When I asked to speak management I was blown off.

Came for dinner and the food was amazing. We shared small plates. The Cauliflower bites, Pasta Nachos, Truffle Fries and Chicken strips. Everything was delicious. Especially the Nachos!! Great drinks. Amazing staff and very chill inviting atmosphere! We will definitely be back!! read more

Comfortable, friendly casual pub in Compton Heights area. Went for Saturday lunch and saw brunch menu as well. Hurray! Table service. Cocktails and beer, wine on menu. Their menu is marked for gf, vegetarian plates. Another Hurray! Kitchen was a little slow with orders, but food was pretty and delicious. Even had entertainment. Enjoyed! read more

Crafted - Chicken House Salad - Full - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Genuinely the worst service I've ever had in my life and I wish I was joking. When we got in, my friend ordered an appetizer but joked with our server that we'd be ordering drinks in about 10 minutes when happy hour started. We waited about 25 minutes before our server came back even though we were one of the only tables there. We would look over at the bar and all the servers and bartender would be looking at their phones even though it had been a decent amount of time since anyone checked on us. We eventually had to flag our server over to order our first round. Later on, we ordered a second round and I got a glass of house Sauvignon Blanc. When we got the bill, it was rung in as the more expensive wine and my friend's food was on my bill. Normally, this wouldn't be an issue since it's such an easy fix, but when our server came to grab the checks she had a FaceTime call open on her phone that we could see and hear clear as day. It was honestly a joke. We literally only ordered 4 drinks and one order of fries. We used to like this place, but won't be back since the happy hour deals (used to be pretty good) and the service somehow got worse. I've been here a few times and I'll say I've had better servers in the past, but it's always been ridiculously slow to order anything. The FaceTime call while trying to discuss the bill was the nail in the coffin. Never coming back. Don't waste your money here. Try Sasha's or the Thaxton instead. read more

I'm shocked this place has a 3.8 rating so I feel compelled to write a review. I'll caveat this by saying we didn't even make it to dinner so I can't speak to the food, but the service, drinks and menu were enough for us to leave after our first drink and never return! The first red flag was that they have a $50 charge for cancelled reservations within 24 hours, so by the time we were warned by multiple people how bad this restaurant was, we didn't want to cancelled and get charged $50, so we showed up anyway. When we got there, we were greeted by a server right away, who loudly asked us if we had a reservation and we said yes, she then said we could sit wherever we wanted. As we were sitting down at our selected table another server came by and asked us if we had a reservation and we said yes, again, and she said you can sit here or here (pointing at two tables). Confused, we changed our table to one of the newly allotted ones, even through the restaurant was completely empty except for 3 ladies at the bar and two people at a table. We then tried to view the menu - inside a booklet that says "menu" on the outside- but it was just a QR code inside ( I thought those went away with the pandemic?) and the drink list didn't list the liquor in any of their cocktails, so I asked the waitress if any of the cocktails contained gin (my liquor of choice) and she responded that she didn't know (and made no effort to clarify) but recommended a cocktail. We ordered the recommended cocktail and a glass of wine and looked over the dinner menu on our phones. When our server came back, we asked if the crab cakes are made with real crab or imitation crab because my husband is allergic to fish (and imitation crab is fish). The waitress again didn't know but we asked her to check with the chef and she did but when she came back she said, "we aren't sure but the chef said, don't get the crab cakes if you're allergic to crab." We again clarified that my husband is allergic to fish, not crab and she said, well he doesn't know and it comes frozen in a bag anyway. We held off on ordering food and tried out drinks when they arrived. The cocktail was inedible, super sweet with flavors that didn't go together and didn't match the picture (not sure of the description because no ingredients were listed, just a description of the flavor). at that point, there were so many red flags that we made up an excuse, requested our check, chugged the wine and left. Makes sense that they were on bar rescue, apparently not even a professional can save this restaurant. Good riddance! read more

I've never created an account before to make reviews but our service here was so bad that this is going to be my very first one. The place and the food was decent enough, but our service with Ashlyn was terrible. First of all, she had AirPods in her ears the entire time she was serving us. Because of this, it was a struggle the entire time to even get her attention which made it take forever to get our orders in, it wasn't even busy so the fact that this took so long made our entire party frustrated. When we finally got her attention and ordered our food/drinks, she got our orders wrong so we were missing food and she made no attempts to even come back to ask us how our food was after dropping it off or an attempt to fix it. To top it off, when we finally flagged her down to check out after she walked past our table several times not making eye contact with us with her AirPods still in her ears, she puts auto-gratuity on our tickets, not telling anyone this in our party of 4. We felt robbed and the audacity to do this was absolutely ridiculous. Again, decent place, decent food, terrible service. read more

Picked this spot as a recommendation for supporting a women owned business for International Women's day. Cozy date night spot with good cocktails. I like an old fashioned and to my delight they had a whole assortment to choose from (as well as espresso martinis). Dined on some tasty Buffalo cauliflower and ribeye steak. Service was quick and staff was friendly. Street parking but plenty of it around the neighborhood. read more

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Crafted was the perfect restaurant/bar feel brunch spot. They have so many delicious options, the service from the crew was delightful, and overall a nice atmosphere I ordered brunch, and selected chicken and waffles! They were delicious, fresh, and I'd certainly order it again. The orange juice me and my boyfriend ordered tasted pretty weird though (like orangey water?). Nice brunch overall read more

Crafted - chicken n waffles - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Do yourself a favor go see Nikki and Divinty ... sooo good.. Best gluten free in the city!! read more

Crafted - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Everything was great! From the food to the staff, it was an all around wonderful evening. My wife is celiac and finding places that have options for her is tough, and usually she ends up sick anyway. Not here though! They had so many options for gluten free foods that my wife got a little carried away and wanted to try them all. Truffle fries are not pictured but they were very good, I would recommend just mayonnaise to dip them in though because the sauce is good, but overshadowed the fries. I am not gluten free at all, but for my wife's sake we got a bunch of options and just shared. I honestly thought the chicken buffalo sandwich (I'm the one that did the horrible cutting job) was mistakenly given to us in the glutinous version. It was not though, it was just that good! Highly recommend! read more

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This review is a combination of a summer of 2024 and January of 2025 visit. Service here is ALWAYS on point. The ambiance has date night vibes while allowing for imbibe with friends vibes. The drinks are always amazing. My standard is the Buffalo Chicken Rangoon. It's offered for all services, including brunch! It's the only time I like blue cheese crumbles (on their rangoon). The chicken and waffle missed the mark a bit with the chicken. I like it a bit more brown and flavorful but I carried on. Lastly, the January visit entailed garlic parmesan chicken wings and a chocolatini. The wings were fried hard and fresh out the grease. The chunks of garlic parmesan that fell to the bottom of the basket may have gotten eaten by itself. I may have ordered two chocolatinis and took the edge of my knife to scoop the syrup out from the bottom. Only my friend will know the truth behind the last two statements. read more

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We got to Crafted right before the rush. First time here outside of brunch. Great service with three people running the show. Bartender, server/host, and owner. I ordered the Gin Blossom since it includes one of my local favorites, The Big O. It was delicious. Light, fruity, and the hint of ginger We ordered wings since it St. Louis Wing Week. Buffalo style, large wings, lots of sauce. Very good. Brussels sprouts appetizer as my entree. Large portion and very good. I'll be back for brunch or dinner! read more

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Oh my goddess D E L I C I O U S N E S S. Dax was our server and he was so kind. I told him I was keto and he gave me all the keto options. I was so patient going over options with me. I ended up getting an old-fashioned per his recommendation, and I was not disappointed. It was absolutely delicious and I highly recommend. Now the food I had no idea they serve food, and I was so impressed. For starters, they had wings, and absolutely so tender, full of flavor, and just the right amount of spice. I also tried their brussels sprouts and they were toasted, but not super crunchy and had Parmesan and some other flavor on them and I could eat these every single day. No problem. These are also keto and I was so happy. I tried their vegetables as well with their feta dip, and teraziki dip, both were delicious. If you're looking for some spice, definitely get the feta dip and if you want something more settle with no space definitely get the teraziki. The inside was so nice, quant, very unique looking inside. The restaurant was very clean. Plenty of seating. I will definitely be back l, Dax was a fabulous bartender! read more

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Came on a Friday night, and was seated around 8:15 PM for a party of 2. The drinks were good but came in very small portions, the espresso martini was halfway filled in the glass. However, the marshmallow espresso martini tasted very good and was a creative drink. The spritz was pretty standard. Ordered our food at 8:25. Waited around an hour for our food and got it at 9:30. Tables were empty near us and we still waited for so long. Unfortunately, we will not come back due to such a long wait time. As we got our food, the restaurant was almost cleared out. The cheesesteak was dry and oily, and the steak sides bland. Our server was very nice, and took off a drink from our bill for the wait. Service was great; just poor timing and mediocre food. Only highlight of the night was our server and drinks. read more

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I've driven by here a number of times and I am a fan of craft cocktails so I thought it would be nice to check it out before heading to the Fox. For a place that has been open for years, it seemed to lack the finesse of one that has. We were greeted and everyone that worked there was incredible nice. That's what a saving the review. But two people came up to take care of us and throughout my time there, they had no way of checking people in that had reservations or know where to seat them, etc. So they say they do food and cocktails, but there were really only 4 entrees and 5 crafted cocktails...one which is sangria and there was no fruit and it was delivered in a small glass. I don't think St. Louis gets sangria. They also have sandwiches, which made up a whole column on the menu. We ordered the whipped goat cheese and it was probably the best part of the meal. Goat cheese, honey, cranberries and pistachios served with pita. Would eat again. For entrees we ordered the PBST (pork belly, sprouts , tomato with a pesto mayo) and the buffalo chicken sandwich. One with Parmesan truffle fries and one with regular. Fries were definitely undercooked (soggy) and I got very little truffle. While the pork belly was good, it was maybe 35% fat and could have been trimmed a little more. And it needed to be on a more sturdy bread. Wheat bread did not cut it. The mayo made it soft and it couldn't hold together. The buffalo chicken sandwich barely had any buffalo on it and could have been tossed in sauce. And they didn't share any of the available cheeses on the menu OR say what everything was battered in since it's all gluten free. The place is 90% tall tables, which is fine, but you shouldn't have to "set up" a table for diners. I didn't realize this place had been rehabbed by some TV show. It seems that maybe they got their orders from there and just kind of stuck with it. It could use an infusion of creativity and maybe some more structured service, but keep the people you have. They are all very sweet. read more

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Yummy. Went here on a Sunday for lunch. Great service and delicious food! Highly recommended! read more

Crafted - Turkey Club - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Stopped by during Happy Hour on a Friday evening and it took so long to get seated we almost left. However, we stayed and were glad we did. A big thank you to our server Viviana who took care of us. My wife had tripped on a curb across the street and not only did Viviana bring her a band-aid but a Tide Pen, as well. Definitely above and beyond service. Thanks Viviana!! read more

Crafted - A pour of the Uncle Nearest bourbon for me, the roasted Brussel sprouts and some Malbec for the Mrs. - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I came here one night for dinner, and I loved how this restaurant is more like a neighborhood spot. It is only a few minutes walk from my apartment. During my drive, I saw this place many times and finally took time off to check out this restaurant. Upon entering the establishment, I saw Christmas decorations at the front and Christmas songs/caroling played in the background. It was a quiet night, with only a few tables and groups in the restaurant, and I sat by the corner with a full view of the restaurant (my kind of spot, if you'd ask me). It was a burger night, so I ordered that and a couple of glasses of red wine (it is a must, especially when this place has various wine options to choose from). The burger was delicious and well-seasoned; however, the fries tasted old and unseasoned, but that was okay. I enjoyed the burger a lot. The wines that I ordered were full-bodied, and they complemented my burger. The service was nothing but impressive. I forgot her name, but she served me with a smile and an enthusiastic attitude. She made my stay so welcoming and made my time here more enjoyable. I'm glad I checked out this restaurant and had a decent experience. *thumbs up* read more

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We came in for brunch and there was a great musician playing the guitar and singing. There was delicious food and beautifully crafted cocktails. Sunday the bartender is fantasti! read more

Crafted - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Both service and food was horrible. We waited an hour for our food. My chicken biscuit was inedible. Never again!

My fiancé and I live in the area and have been very interested in trying it out, so we finally took the plunge. I'll start by saying - the food was great. My fiancé loves fish, so we got the fish and chips and he LOVED them. Perfect crunch. The fries were super great too. As for the drinks? I was a little disappointed with the selection. When I think of "crafted", I think of a specialty cocktail bar, but they didn't really have that many options. Their liquor selection was lacking, and their drink menu was lacking, and they pretty much stuck to what was on the menu. If they had a larger selection, we probably would have stayed all night, but it was not what we had expected at all from a place with that name. Service was good, and the space was great, but not really a fancy cocktail bar like it's promoted! read more

Crafted - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Great food, service, location, loved the mimosas and Erika is awesome! We will be back for brunch and also to try dinner. read more

Crafted - Chicken Biscuit Biscuit & Gravy - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Crafted is the neighborhood bar and restaurant that every neighborhood wishes they had offering an Ideal balance of diverse and delicious food menu items - casual snacks to upscale entrees. Love the curved bar for easy socializing and interesting cocktails with a friendly neighborhood welcoming vibe. I had the Autumn wreath cocktail which was incredible. I loved the kitchy retro glass it came in and the flavors were so interesting, spicy tequila, sweet undertones but not overly either. Very well done and I would highly recommend to everyone. read more

Crafted - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

My wife, our friends and I went here on Saturday to enjoy the nice weather in STL. I have seen a lot of Instagram videos posting about the great drinks at Crafted so we decided to give it a try. We ordered the Gummi-Ship to Saturn, Spritz Outta Compton, Espresso Martini, and the Boulevardier. The drinks were a 5/5. Our bartender definitely knew what she was doing! The music was a combination of 90's, 2000's, 2010, and current songs which was great. The only reason I have it a 4/5 is because we will definitely be back to try the food and happy hour. read more

Great drinks especially the espresso martini flight, yumm apps, Caesar salad, and excellent service! read more

Crafted - Espresso martini flight! Fabulous! And excellent dinner and service! - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

After a quick google search, I was highly anticipating brunch at Crafted. They check all of the boxes for a well-rounded brunch- patio seating, hand-crafted drinks and a menu containing classic and original dishes. However, the experience fell short of my expectation. I ordered the chicken and grits, one of their three main dishes served during brunch. After ~45 minutes the dish was brought out to the table. Overall, it lacked flavor and the ingredients were not well prepared. Additionally, based on the temperature and texture of the food, it tasted like it had been sitting out for an extended period before being brought out to the table. The service was decent however; it was not worth tipping over the included 20% service charge. read more

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Came here for taco week and was very impressed with the flavor coming out of that kitchen! Atmosphere was nice, little corner restaurant in south city, the bar being the focal point of the inside. The Brussels and bacon tacos here are phenomenal and will knock you off your socks. They have daily specials here as well so be sure to check them out! read more

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I made a reservation online because I wasn't sure how busy it would be on a Friday with St. Patrick's Day. We went pretty early and had no issues - the staff was friendly and jovial. We started with the chicken strips (hooray for being gluten free!) and some drinks. I got the lychee long island and it was SO delicious. The chicken strips were also amazing! So good that for the next few days my husband wanted to go by just to get them again. For dinner we got fish & chips and they were good, but not great. The fish was very crispy, but dry and the fries were a little cold and limp. By the time we got our meal, it was pretty packed, so definitely recommend going on the earlier side. I also tried the classic long island and would definitely recommend the lychee one over the classic. We had a little bit of check issue - we came for happy hour, but some of the items that were ordered during happy hour didn't get discounted properly. The waitress was very kind and appreciate about it. It wasn't that much, but I was happy that they were able to resolve the issue! I will 100% being going back here again! read more

I had a wonderful experience trying Crafted for the first time. The staff was friendly and very helpful with recommending drinks that would suit my palate. I will come here again to enjoy their unique cocktails and crafted beer. read more

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Good was amazing and great service from Ashley! First time here, but will definitely be back again.

Decided on a new place (for me) as all of the brunches were closing. Crafted is an eatery on corner of Shenandoah & Compton. Dining area is a large room with a bar in the middle. We waited for several minutes for the hostess before we decided to just sit at the bar. The bartender was prompt and made us two perfect drinks. I got an espresso martini and my friend got a Bloody Mary. For our brunch I ordered chicken and waffle and my friend got the chicken biscuit. My waffle was soggy, but chicken was good. It needed some spice. My friend enjoyed his chicken biscuit, and his potatoes were both our favorite. All in all there was nothing bad about Crafted, but nothing spectacular either. read more

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Wanted a nice brunch someplace new. This was not it. Service was friendly but so slow. Wanted eggs . They did not have spinach or egg whites or beaters. Ended up with the falafel salad. Horrible. Dry falafel and bland everything else. Kids had chicken and waffles. Chicken undercooked. Hubs had a burger ... no flavor and daughter had a ceaser salad. I equivocate this food to airplane food. Bill was 112$! Never again. read more

Went here for some drinks and really enjoyed our experience! Espresso martinis were delicious and all the other drinks looked amazing too! read more

Crafted - Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Ashley was a friendly and efficient server. i very much like the playlist. it has a very comfortable laid back vibe and the food is very good. read more

Nice neighborhood restaurant and bar. Great cocktails. I had the Craft Manhattan that was as a sweet treat. Cauliflower grilled and brisket w Mac and cheese worth going out of your way to enjoy. Bar area is cool w high top tables and plenty of room for a group to enjoy pass around apps etc. read more

Crafted is a gem in Tower Grove East. You hear about this cocktail lounge turns brunch hotspot ALL the time on social media. The who's-who of the foodie scene always post about their jawdropping cocktails and delectable meals. My boyfriend and I went to Crafted on a double date with our friends Topher and Khang. The ambience offers the perfect buzz for the brunch scene. The vibe is electric with staff whipping around, serving up drinks and huge plates of food. One of the things Crafted is known for is their pressed cocktails. Such a cute idea for brunch as these warm herbal cocktails are served to you in a french press. It's like breakfast and a show! While my boyfriend warmed up with his pressed cocktail I ordered the Milky Way martini. It was more like a salted caramel martini. Would have liked more pretzel pieces to accentuate the drink, but it made for a cool instagrammable moment. The food menu is SO large. The items were creative yet approachable. My brunch was the bacon and brussel sprout tacos. The flavor combo was perfect, and the tortilla was warm and soft. Even though I was full after eating them, I would have gladly eaten another order. My boyfriend ordered the bloody mary chicken wings because how often do you see that on a menu?! The actual wings were meaty and thick. We thought they were really juicy, however the bloody mary flavor didn't really translate. Would have liked them to be more tomatoey or something? But we did enjoy the chicken wings, did not regret ordering them. read more

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Upon entering, we waited in the front of a very not busy restaurant to be greeted. They seemed to be short-staffed as the server seemed to be the only one on the floor that evening. What was bothersome was that the bartender watched us waiting while she continued to just clean the bar, unconcerned about people waiting. Everything about my visit included long wait times. Long wait to be seated (should've been my first clue), long wait to order, long long LONG wait for food. I ordered the Steak Frites, and it was disgusting. Apparently, the cook had to go and shave a piece off because there wasn't any in the kitchen? I saw him saunter back and forth no less than 3 times out of the kitchen while we waited for food. The steak was like beef jerky, and I didn't eat it. I ended up asking for the check when our server finally came back around and gladly left. I'm so bummed about the experience. I won't be back. read more