Food and cocktails were outstanding! Braised BBQ short ribs melted in yiur mouth. Burger was on point. The excellent servce by Nick complimented the experience. Great place with a fun vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Crayton
This was a great stop after a show down the street. Plan ahead and make a reservation it is worth it. The drinks and food were great. The restaurant had a great atmosphere, was busy and the service was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alix
Didn't give happy hour at a table and charged credit card service fee without telling us. Not good business practices.
Kevin Cutshall
Craft Urban Aurora is hands down one of the best spots in Aurora, IL for great food, drinks, and atmosphere. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is welcoming, modern, and laid-back—perfect whether you’re meeting friends, grabbing dinner, or just stopping in for a drink.
The food is consistently excellent. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve, and the menu has something for everyone without feeling generic. The craft beer and drink selection is also impressive, with plenty of options that pair perfectly with the food.
What really sets Craft Urban apart, though, is the service. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely cares about making sure you have a great experience. They’re knowledgeable about the menu, quick to make recommendations, and never make you feel rushed.
If you’re looking for a go-to restaurant in Aurora, Illinois that delivers great food, great drinks, and great service every time, Craft Urban Aurora is a must-visit. We’ll absolutely be back and will continue recommending it to friends and family.
Love this place when we're in the area. Great for cocktails of all kinds. They have a good bourbon selection. The bartenders are knowledgeable and can make drinks beyond what the menu offers. The menu is pretty tasty, like classed up bar food and a little more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sheryl Church
Cheese curds were great. Brisket was tender but had too much bbq sauce, overpowering. The vodka drink I had was awesome!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Angela Dirkes
We had a great meal here and my aunt told me it was the best prime rib she's ever had!
Food: 5
Natalie Listerud
Overall just a “meh” experience. Very pricey for what we actually got. Server was friendly, great location and atmosphere, but if I’m going out for dinner and drinks, a $14 well margarita and subpar meal isn’t worth the $100 we paid for two people. Probably won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
cyoung
A great place for dinner before a show at Paramount. When we arrived a bit late we informed our server of the showtime and he bent over backwards to get us served in record time! Food is fabulous and drinks are diverse and unique. Great beer selection and the desserts looked awesome. Been before and will return again!
West was the best , he was our waiter and he did amazing!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brayan Garcia
Extremely expensive for what it delivers. Aprox 20 dollars for a ravioli and if you want 8-10 small half inch chicken pieces its going to be an extra 9 dollars. Like cmon. I ended up paying 125 before tip. Just my wife and me. For that price i would prefer going somewhere nicer like davanti enoteca or gia mia in Naperville. Or heck any other place. That latin fusion place on the other corner has better food that this place. Definitely not somewhere i would eat again. Ps the buffalo cauliflower is 99% flour 1% cauliflower
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Gary Cudworth
I’ve eaten many times at Craft Urban and I’ve never had a bad meal here. In fact, I consider the food delicious. The help is extremely friendly and attentive . They keep bringing me back. I see some less than great reviews. You have to visit a restaurant more than once to form an opinion and eat more than one thing on the menu. Craft Urban has a varied menu and my experience the food is very well prepared.
Javi Franco
Do not eat here, portions are not the same as advertised and its very overpriced, after I complained to the manager he offered another meal for free but it seemed like he was doing it out of pity or because im hispanic he thought I wanted something free, no thanks. Not coming here again.
Dale Dickinson
Had a Wednesday noon time lunch. Funky Grilled Cheese was tasty - fries as well. Topped off by our server Amanda
One thing to say...happy hour!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and cocktails were outstanding! Braised BBQ short ribs melted in yiur mouth. Burger was on point. The excellent servce by Nick complimented the experience. Great place with a fun vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a great stop after a show down the street. Plan ahead and make a reservation it is worth it. The drinks and food were great. The restaurant had a great atmosphere, was busy and the service was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Didn't give happy hour at a table and charged credit card service fee without telling us. Not good business practices.
Craft Urban Aurora is hands down one of the best spots in Aurora, IL for great food, drinks, and atmosphere. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is welcoming, modern, and laid-back—perfect whether you’re meeting friends, grabbing dinner, or just stopping in for a drink.
The food is consistently excellent. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve, and the menu has something for everyone without feeling generic. The craft beer and drink selection is also impressive, with plenty of options that pair perfectly with the food.
What really sets Craft Urban apart, though, is the service. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely cares about making sure you have a great experience. They’re knowledgeable about the menu, quick to make recommendations, and never make you feel rushed.
If you’re looking for a go-to restaurant in Aurora, Illinois that delivers great food, great drinks, and great service every time, Craft Urban Aurora is a must-visit. We’ll absolutely be back and will continue recommending it to friends and family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Cauliflower, Brisket Burger, Chicken Sandwich
Love this place when we're in the area. Great for cocktails of all kinds. They have a good bourbon selection. The bartenders are knowledgeable and can make drinks beyond what the menu offers. The menu is pretty tasty, like classed up bar food and a little more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheese curds were great. Brisket was tender but had too much bbq sauce, overpowering. The vodka drink I had was awesome!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
We had a great meal here and my aunt told me it was the best prime rib she's ever had!
Food: 5
Overall just a “meh” experience. Very pricey for what we actually got. Server was friendly, great location and atmosphere, but if I’m going out for dinner and drinks, a $14 well margarita and subpar meal isn’t worth the $100 we paid for two people. Probably won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
A great place for dinner before a show at Paramount. When we arrived a bit late we informed our server of the showtime and he bent over backwards to get us served in record time! Food is fabulous and drinks are diverse and unique. Great beer selection and the desserts looked awesome. Been before and will return again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
West was the best , he was our waiter and he did amazing!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Extremely expensive for what it delivers. Aprox 20 dollars for a ravioli and if you want 8-10 small half inch chicken pieces its going to be an extra 9 dollars. Like cmon. I ended up paying 125 before tip. Just my wife and me. For that price i would prefer going somewhere nicer like davanti enoteca or gia mia in Naperville. Or heck any other place. That latin fusion place on the other corner has better food that this place. Definitely not somewhere i would eat again.
Ps the buffalo cauliflower is 99% flour 1% cauliflower
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
I’ve eaten many times at Craft Urban and I’ve never had a bad meal here. In fact, I consider the food delicious. The help is extremely friendly and attentive . They keep bringing me back. I see some less than great reviews. You have to visit a restaurant more than once to form an opinion and eat more than one thing on the menu. Craft Urban has a varied menu and my experience the food is very well prepared.
Do not eat here, portions are not the same as advertised and its very overpriced, after I complained to the manager he offered another meal for free but it seemed like he was doing it out of pity or because im hispanic he thought I wanted something free, no thanks. Not coming here again.
Had a Wednesday noon time lunch. Funky Grilled Cheese was tasty - fries as well. Topped off by our server Amanda
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