The Craftsman Tavern

267 N El Camino Real, Encinitas
(760) 452-2000

Recent Reviews

Sandi Farrow

Great food!

Ellena Cassidy

I never eat fish..but based on the Instagram post with a picture of their Mahi Mahi..it looked sooo good I had to try it.WOW!!! It looked just like the picture posted and was FANTASTIC!!! My new go to dish!!Love it!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Puddin, Fish, Grandma's Deviled Eggs

Ken Ramser

Had a very nice waitress. Very friendly and nice. Had the meatloaf. Was very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jack Gilbert

Decent food - nothing special but good and well cooked. Service was a little slow but it was busy and they didn’t have many servers.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts, Bistro Steak Frites

Ritchie Barlow

I recently had the pleasure of celebrating my best friend David's birthday at The Craftsman Tavern, and I must say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish.The Craftsman Tavern exudes warmth and charm from the moment you walk in. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it the perfect place for a celebration. The staff greeted us with smiles and made us feel like part of their extended family.Now, let's talk about the food and drinks. The menu at The Craftsman Tavern is a culinary delight. We ordered a variety of dishes, and every single one of them was a gastronomic masterpiece. The flavors were exquisite, and the presentation was top-notch. David, the birthday boy, couldn't have been happier with his choice of venue.The drink selection is equally impressive. The cocktails were expertly crafted, and the beer and wine choices were excellent. It's evident that The Craftsman Tavern takes pride in its beverage offerings.But what truly stood out was the impeccable service. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure that we had everything we needed to make David's birthday celebration unforgettable.The Craftsman Tavern has certainly become a favorite spot for me and my friends. It's a place where you can enjoy fantastic food and drinks in a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a great meal, I highly recommend The Craftsman Tavern. David's birthday was a memorable one, thanks to this wonderful establishment!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Allison Wright

The food was ok, the drinks were amazing!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

April Sullivan

OK so I went to the bar and ordered a cocktail. I was waiting for my burger to go. I ordered a Manhattan and the bartender poured a drink from a barrel on the bar and served it to me. I’ve drank the cocktail andwas so drunk from one cocktail I was seeing double… I couldn’t even drive home, and I barely made it home safe. Why doesA bartender pour a drink from a barrel? I barely made it home with my life from one drink. I do Not recommend this bar.

Food: 2

Service: 2

Rich Sansone

We sat at the bar and it took 27 minutes to get my beer. Placed the order just before happy hour ended. 17 minutes later, the other bartender asked if I wanted anything (my 1st drink had been sitting in front of me empty this whole time). He tries to get it for me and the keg is tapped. 10 minutes later, I finally get my beer. I would have chosen another beer but I never got the chance to ask for a different beer. We left after the terrible service and bad flat bread. The bar has 10-12 seats. A blind bartender could provide better service.We cut our losses there and went to another place where we ended up chatting with another couple at the bar. We were telling them our story and they immediately knew exactly who we were talking about. Lol. "He can be moody sometimes" is what they said.Last time we're going there and everyone in our neighborhood will be hearing this story. The service was so bad that it made me post my 1st review ever.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

Ross Burtness

Came in Tonight 15 tables open. Hostess said 35 minute wait. Said we were here just for a drink and she said the waitress was complain about having to many tables. Wow. Used to love this spot.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Carroll Schultz-Reetz

Service was excellent. Atmosphere was good and the high-top we sat at was very comfortable. The food however was mediocre and overpriced. I don't mind spending $20 for a burger (fries NOT included) but it had better be an awesome burger. It wasn't - greasy and flavorless. The fries we ordered on the side were good. And the house wine was also good (a better deal by the bottle).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Sean Donovan

Went here to meet friends for a bite and drinks. We made it for happy hour which was ok. The drinks were good. Everything was priced very high. In my opinion the value and the quality of food didn't totally match up. The food was fine but not for the money.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts, Any Flatbread

Andrew Bielak

Don’t go if your hungry. After being seated for 20 min not a single person came to ask if we even wanted a drink. Multiple wait staff and managers just walked by and said nothing. I get if it was busy but it was not. The place was practically empty. We ended up just walking out and going down the street to a Mexican restaurant where the service was amazing. The manager called to apologize after noticing we just left but the service said everything I need to know about this place.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Dustin Niglio

Food here is decent, but the service is terrible. Super slow. We used to come here regularly, but lately our visits are spread out, just long enough for us to forget how terrible the service is. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

Criselda Lynn

We past this Area because it was so Busy, we end up to eat at Eurika Restaurant.

armina esmaily

It was ok. it was too oily even fish.

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