Crafty Bastards Restaurant

Over 1-month period, I had 3-different dinners, none were good. The burger was average but the best of what I've eaten there. The Cuban sandwich was a flavorless sandwich that had so little meat, I had to take the meat and cheese from 1/2 and add it to the other half. The French Dip beef was very overcooked and dry, and likely put on standby in case someone happened to order the French Dip. The juice consisted of a thick sauce of about 2 tbsp, not what you would ever expect. They need help, but the atmosphere is pretty cool, and the place had plenty of customers.

Kid-friendliness: it's a bar with simple food, and sports on several tvs - your call

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: blt Sandwich

3 people and the total cost came out to 70. Which for good food would be ok but this was far from even ok. I’ll start with the good. The Tater tots were absolutely AMAZING. And the strawberry lemonade was good too but not $5 each good. Here’s the bad, $16 for a 1 serving size of Mac & cheese with some chicken… tragic. Mind you the flavor was bland on top of that, at least add some salt, garlic would’ve been great too. 10pc wings for $16 as well. Kind of dry but honestly would’ve been forgivable had I at least a side to go with it… for $16 u can get a 10 pc (Meal) at wing stop that taste miles better. And last but not least… the burger. The cowboy killer. First off, I’m asked how I want my burger cooked but it’s genuinely ground beef so I’d prefer fully cooked no? Second, since where asking how I want things cooked, ask me about the bacon. Personally I prefer it chewable and not shattering crispy, but I thought that was the norm considering that’s how every other bbq bacon burger I’ve had was. Next.. the onions. Crispy golden is one thing but boneified to the point of its flavor being drained from existence is sad. Now despite these unfortunate topping mishaps there’s one issue thing that just ruined the whole burger. The outside was burnt, yes, charcoal tasting, black stuff on the over cooked hotdog tasting burnt. Towards the middle it was ok but the edges? Any flavor that was there, was overpowered away by the bitterness. Could’ve added more bbq sauce too, was already burnt, it being dry too was insult to injury. GREAT TATER TOTS though. But that’s it. Meal was worth about 40 but ended up getting 70.. at 70 I’d expect to either (A) have some left overs to take home or (B) say it was some damn good food. I got neither.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

They charge over 9 dollars for BACARDI!!

Good staff. Guinness and food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Great Beer Selection

At bar at 2:30 pm. Local craft beer (vega) nearly flat $7.75. Cup of chili $8.99. Cheddar and onions .69 upcharge each. Bill $19.57. Suggested tip starting 18 percent. Service slow. You be the judge.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

What a great restaurant! Not only are they known for their wide variety of beers on tap, but they have phenomenal food, too! Everything I've had there is beyond good and the service is always great.

They had a band setting up before I left.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Great Beer Selection, Patty Melt

The place was dead, no bar tender in site for the first five mins sitting there. When she showed up. I asked for an old fashioned and it was mostly sugar water really disgusting so sweet. I have had many old fashions all over and never had one that was clear and tasted like 99% sugar. I then asked for a vodka and cranberry bc that’s hard to mess up. She charged me for the old fashioned even though it wasn’t drinkable and said all drinks are final. So 25 bucks for 2 drinks we could drink and one full one that was thrown away. She said it’s mostly sugar water and she always makes it that way. The drink was clear. Blonde bartender, no customer service skills. Would not fix drink.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I’ve now been twice for trivia. Both times my order was not put in with the table so my food came out after food was brought to the table and waiter realized they forgot mine. Today, the waiter blamed trivia for it being long after admitting he forgot to put my order in. Had to order drinks twice because he forgot them but the drinks were on the bill twice. Asked multiple times for condiments that were never brought.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

We had great food,but my sangria needed help.The staff were are great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Great Beer Selection, Philly Cheese Steak, Cheeseburger with Fries, Fish and Chips

OMG 10/10 ? From the crisp endless craft beer selection to the amazing homemade food. I had the meatloaf and my boyfriend had the fish & chips. Both were so good. Bartender Roman was awesome. Make sure you check this place out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Great Beer Selection, Fish and Chips, Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

Had the fish and chips. So good. Top notch food my girl had the meatloaf and that was bomb too. Definitely coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Charming pub unlike any other in Gainesville. The best part of the place are the staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great food and the service was ok.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Philly Cheese Steak, Onion Rings, Mac and Cheese Bites, Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf, Chicken Sandwich

Love me some Craftys! Friendly staff, great food, even better beers. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Great Beer Selection, Cuban Sandwich, Philly Cheese Steak, Cheeseburger with Fries, Fish and Chips, Onion Rings, Mac and Cheese Bites, Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf, Patty Melt, Breakfast Burger, Nachos, Beer Flight, Killer Cowboy Burger, Hot Wings, Quesadilla, Chicken Sandwich