Craft On Seminary Street

I genuinely hate to share a not so stellar review, but for as much money as that meal just cost (and we tipped 18%, before someone thinks we didn’t tip) I reallllllly expected more. I made a reservation for 5pm. They open at 5pm, so I sat in my car for a few minutes to not be that person who shows up the second they open. When I went to enter at 5:05, the doors were still locked. After an awkward greeting by a man in an Iron Spike shirt and a sweet girl clearly in training, I was seated. Most of the staff didn’t seem to know any customers had arrived. My husband tried to enter another 7 minutes later and the door was still locked. He was seated, and a woman brought us a little table lamp. The lamp didn’t work and kept flickering out. We just set it off to the side on the empty table next to us, no biggie. They noticed and brought us another lamp that was completely crooked and the whole thing is just becoming comical at this point. I also want to be very clear, the wait staff were very kind and did a great job. It’s everything else. Another couple is seated and we realize how awkward and silent and uncomfortable it is - there was no ambiance music. I ask about it, and they mention they’re having WiFi problems. Fine. Then, they put a reservation tag on the table directly next to us in, again, an otherwise empty room except for the couple a few tables down. It’s already awkward with no background noise, then we were about to be literally 20 inches from another couple. The bruschetta was good, the Caesar salad was not, the mashed potatoes were just okay, and my filet medallions were sooooo thin and little. My husband’s ribeye was delicious, and we loved the lava cake and ice cream dessert. Overall, it just feels crummy to spend over $200 for a meal and “experience” when we felt like we could have had better food and a better experience multiple places in town for half the price.

Great food, great service, great time! I will be back! Shout out to our server Chris R. & Manager Chris. I had a special request and they nailed it! Thank you.

Went for a date night and could not have been more pleased. Our server was super attentive and willing to explain anything. Was a bit pricey but, for sure worth every penny. We had a reservation and when we walked in, noticed our table had our name on it. We got to sit in a quiet corner with dim lights and a touch lamp on our table and it was just perfect. Not an every day purchase for our family but, will 100% be going back.

Went for the first time on my bday and it was disappointing other than the crab/artichoke dip which was wonderful. No hostess at the door and stood waiting for someone for about 15 mins and another customer had to go find her cuz they had been waiting to be seated as well. The waitress brought the wrong beer, filet (Oscar) was charbroiled and black, cooked med well and was suppose to be med rare and was dry with no flavor. Other meal was chicken over spaghetti noodles in cream sauce with spinach and tomatoes all for $185! Plus I ordered a strawberry daiquiri which typically is a frozen drink and she brought me what looked more like a pink lemonade in a martini glass.

I can not say enough great things about Craft. From the service to the craft cocktails to the elevated gourmet menu. My husband and I drive over an hour to eat here as often as we can. Do yourself a huge favor and check this place out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Made craft our choice for my wife’s birthday dinner that we celebrated w a group of friends. The party of twelve had never been to craft and were all impressed w everything top to bottom. Thanks to owners and staff for helping make the evening very special and memorable. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow, Calamari, Brownie and Ice Cream

Crazy nice place. Big city style small town comforts. Smoked old fashioned and Hermosa are must try cocktails.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari

Seriously such a gem! Delicious food and great portion sizes, gorgeous lounge + fireplace for cocktails after dinner and lovely service. We’ll be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and stellar service. Thanks Christopher.

The Faroe island salmon was delicious. I also enjoyed the butternut squash soup. Yum!
Not a veggie guy, but the bacon in the brussel sprouts was really good.

..and for dessert a brownie with ice cream. ! Cya next time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had a lovely dinner out with my wife to celebrate her birthday. Restaurant has a nice ambiance. Lovely selection of cocktails available from the bar. We ordered the specials that night for dinner and weren't disappointed. We look forward to visiting again soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari

Consistent fantastic service, great tasting food, and relaxing atmosphere! Top it off with live music and happy hour!

We dined in outdoor Patio are. It was lovely!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We stopped in after a reccomendation and long travel. We were sat in the back corner of the restaurant I'm not sure if it's because we were in travel clothes had children with us or if all the other tables were booked already. We ordered appetizers and when they came I was surprised how small they were. The mussels were delicious however had only 6-7 in the dish. The waiter probably should have recommended more options. Needless to say they were delicious. Calamari not so much. We ordered bread and asked for more then one order as we were hungry. My ribeye steak was not prepared to my liking and lacked flavor so I ordered the bone marrow butter to assist me, mushroom rissoto was just ok My husband enjoyed his carbonara. I was not a fan and chocked it up to he was just hungry.I wanted grilled chicken for my son which he said was ok. I'm all for paying alacart however i expect the food to be exceptional. When we got the bill I was surprised of how they decided to charge for my sons kids meal. On top of charging us for each order of bread. Before leaving I over heard another server explaining the specials to her table. I would have liked to hear them. Again maybe it was our travel clothes or they weren't prepared for a walk in. Maitre d was pleasant and server Dean did an ok job

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Always impressed with the service and cocktails however, the food is not so much. I had to saw back and forth on my steak.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Relaxed here to have drinks and enjoy some sweet jazz music. Chris and the team are pros, and this place is high end for Galesburg, but it’s exactly what this town needs!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5