Craft Bistro in the Old Artists' Theater

I highly recommend you eat here!

Great food and incredible service! We had a party of 8 here at 7pm on a Saturday night. Reservations highly recommend.

I took a photo of the menu for your review. Good steak, fish and seafood options! There was also a tremendous cocktail selection and some people at our table also ordered wine by the bottle.

I can't talk enough about the friendliness of the wait staff... Top Notch!

We sat at a table very near the cooking area. The smells and aroma was incredible.

There is also an upstairs bar area where you can order drinks and food as well.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The BEST meal in West Jefferson by far. The entrees, drinks, and desserts were spectacular. Highly recommend for people who enjoy really fine food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Truly one of our best meals - ate upstairs at the Bistro bar - Drew is the absolute the best! Thanks for a great evening!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Another Ashe County Surprise - A county with less than 30,000 people has a fine dining restaurant that delivers big city quality and service. We started with the lamb pops (good size, 4 to the order) and whipped ricotta (with an herb treatment that is delicious). I had the duck and it was cooked right and had good flavor. My wife had the scallops – generous portion also cooked right (just beyond translucent). We were there with West Jefferson residents and they knew everybody, so we got a chance to meet virtually all of the staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent!! If you're looking for great upscale food without the stuffy atmosphere, this is your place. Come as you are or dress up.
Got specials tonight. One was lobster on toast which upon first looking at it. I thought it was going to be dumb but changed my mind quickly after the first bite. This was one of those dishes that I had to close my eyes and chew slowly because it was soooo good.
Shared ribeye with lobster and mashed potatoes for entree. It was excellent as well.
Had some kind of chocolate cake roll for dessert. It was ok, nothing extraordinary.
Staff was excellent and we had a fantastic time. Can't wait to return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I wish we got photos of the food- but it was gone before we could even capture it. The food was absolutely fantastic!!! Atmosphere is great and the staff is phenomenal - Richard was incredible. Our new favorite in WJ!

Overpriced food, all that money spent and NO FLAVOR. Cant cook a proper steak, youre jist paying to look fancy thats it.

Every visit is amazing ! Try the filet won't be disappointed . Service is on point and drinks are top notch !

What a great night! From start to finish! Patrick was our waiter, and he was outstanding! The food was excellent! It's was just a unique experience....

The food is delicious and the service outstanding

Ate here on Valentine’s Day 2025 and completely forgot to leave a review—because, well, my brain operates on a “remind me in three months” schedule. But here I am, and let me tell you, this place is worth every single penny. The staff? Absolute legends. The food? So ridiculously good that I refuse to even describe it—some things are meant to be experienced, not just typed out on some Google review.

If you’re still reading this, what are you even doing? Stop. Seriously, stop. Make a reservation now. Your taste buds deserve this level of food ecstasy. Go. Now. Thank me later.

What a wonderful restaurant this is! The service, quality of food, value, everything is top tier. Can’t wait to go back!

Phenomenal food and creative specials.fine dining at its best. Waiters were well informed and personable as well.

Thank God this restaurant is here.

Would I recommend this establishment? 10000% We reserved the upstairs for a private event and to say we were blown away is putting it mildly. How was the bartender/cocktails you ask? EXCELLENT! Service was top notch, drinks were awesome and she knew her stuff! How was the food? OMG! I can’t say enough….food was off the charts good. Steak tips, chicken picatta, mashed potatoes….😋😋😋😋 Did you have good service? YES! YES! A thousand times yes! Super nice and soooo accommodating! My only regret? I live to dang far! So please….heed my advice and run, don’t walk to make a reservation here! You won’t be sad…PINKY SWEAR!