joel laker

As you all know, I like a great old fashion. Craft & Commerce did not disappoint. The old-fashioned was on the point. Would recommend ten out of ten. The Vegan Potato skins -Perfectly cooked, I enjoy the potato in the skin as much as the skin. The vegan bacon bits, and sour cream were so close to the real thing that you couldn't tell the difference. Chopped salad - Prefect bite. Flavor in every bite. First of cherry tomato, then the crouton and Gorgozola. It was the perfect combination of flavors. While the dressing is bountiful, it's not overwhelming. Chicken legs - The chicken legs are cooked wonderfully. The breading is crisp, yet tender, and the flavor explodes in your mouth. The chicken legs come with so many toppings. The combinations are almost endless. Spicy teriyaki sauce, Barbecue sauce, roe,pickled mushrooms, creme fresh, slaw, and more. If you are in San Diego, make a reservation and stop in. It is well worth your time and money. Your taste buds will thank you.

+1

Amanda Chavez

We were a group of 6. Was sat at a table that had a fire pit which was amazing. The food was excellent we had the bone marrow, corn dog onion rings, wagu skewers, the truffle mac & cheese. It melted in your mouth. The drinks were superb.

+1

TJ Glovan

Absolutely spectacular bar and restaurant. Very inventive, complex and delicious cocktails. The food was fantastic too. We came back for happy hour and it was an pretty incredible value. Me and my buds came back 3 times after our initial visit while we were in San Diego. Wish I had somewhere like this back home!

Eric Yeeger

This place was pretty killer. Very knowledgeable bartender who was also able to make custom drinks based on what we like. Decor was great. Prices were expensive, but reasonable for the service. Very interesting menu and great deals. I would 100% come back often if I was local. Will save this to my list for future visits! 4.5/5

+3

I came during Christmas time and loved the ambience and decor! I had the wagyu egg rolls which were so savory and delicious the bone marrow was huge and definitely worth it for me alone! So mouthwate…

I came during Christmas time and loved the ambience and decor! I had the wagyu egg rolls which were so savory and delicious the bone marrow was huge and definitely worth it for me alone! So mouthwa…

I came during Christmas time and loved the ambience and decor! I had the wagyu egg rolls which were so savory and delicious the bone marrow was huge and definitely worth it for me alone! So mouthwa…

Really cool, fun spot. Tables were fire tables. Food simple but delicious. Outstanding service. Wanted to go in the Speakeasy but the line was too long.

Really cool, fun spot. Tables were fire tables. food simple but delicious. Outstanding service. Wanted to go in the Speakeasy but the line was too long.

Really cool, fun spot. Tables were fire tables. Food simple but delicious. Outstanding service. Wanted to go in the Speakeasy but the line was too long.

First time here and Lindy made it an amazing experience. Just because of her I will be returning. 10/10 would recommend to tourists or locals !

Drinks were great! Highly recommend trying the corn bread, shishto peppers and wagyu egg rolls. Service was okay, cute environment for a girls night

Drinks were great! Highly recommend trying the corn bread, shishto peppers and wagyu egg rolls. service was okay, cute environment for a girls night

drinks were great! Highly recommend trying the corn bread, shishto peppers and wagyu egg rolls. Service was okay, cute environment for a girls night

The good happy hour menu is back we're back to 5 stars. Thank you thank you. I love it here again.

OMG. This was such a tasty meal. The honey biscuits were phenomenal - legitimately the tastiest thing that's ever been in my mouth. Mac n cheese was fabulous, loved the burgers and sliders, and the…

Amazing atmosphere. My friends and I went for happy hour and their margaritas and sliders were so good. We had rounds upon rounds with amazing service. Highly recommend. Also side note. Really funn…

Love this place. False Idol is a must go for me when in San Diego, and over the years, I've had a drink or two at Craft & Commerce, while waiting for False Idol to open. Now, I make it a point to c…

We wanted to get to the False Idol Tiki Bar in San Diego. It is located in Craft and Commerce. I know on Friday and Saturday nights reservations can be hard to get. We walked in on Thursday evening. …

Loved the cornbread, bone marrow, short ribs, and burger. try a whiskey shot via bone marrow luge for a salty treat.

This is a rocking place jammed with a young party crowd. Loud but a good quality and creative menu and extensive drink list . service was sweet and professional and went out of their way to be ac…

atmosphere. Check. Food. Check. Bartenders. Check. I could not stop talking about this place when we left. Must go! Hint: there’s a speak easy in there. Follow the skulls ;) If you eat here and or …

I had a great experience at Craft & Commence. All the appetizers we tried were excellent — thoughtfully prepared, full of flavor, and perfect for sharing. You can tell there’s real intention behind the menu. The drinks were just as impressive. Well-crafted, balanced, and creative without being overcomplicated. Definitely a spot where you go to enjoy a proper cocktail. The atmosphere was honestly the highlight for me — stylish, energetic, but still comfortable enough to relax and enjoy the evening. Service was friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. And if you go — check out their speakeasy. It’s absolutely worth it.

Bunnie Boondocks

I came in here to get a small bite and a drink The decore of the place is super cute and the presentation of the food is appealing. I went with the non alcoholic More Passion more Energy adaptogenic mock tail and the two chicken sliders. The service was friendly but I knocked off a star because the server forgot to give me a plate and napkin and was a bit hard to track down. I knocked off one star for food because my sliders had a long rubbery tendon on both sliders that made it gross to eat, the honey mustard sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.Otherwise the chicken tenders were perfectly battered and crispy. The mock tail was very satisfying and delicious! I would come back here again and try the skewers and Mac and cheese both looked and smelled great! They also have a sweet Tiki bar False Idol which I recommend checking out.

Jason C

Great meal and the food was delicious. The only contextual note I will make is that it gets pretty loud so if you need a quieter spot (dinner time), I would look elsewhere.

Rina

I visited this restaurant in downtown San Diego and had such a memorable experience that I want to share it here. The first thing that stood out to me was the interior design. The decoration is unlike anywhere else I’ve been—very stylish, a little eclectic, and filled with animal taxidermy pieces that make the whole space feel like a mix between a trendy lounge and a quirky museum. It’s definitely a place where you notice something new each time you look around, and the overall vibe makes it fun and different from the typical downtown spot. The menu also had some surprises. I tried something called “Born Mellow,” which was not only unique but also a pleasant surprise in terms of flavor. Their French fries were simple but really well done—crispy on the outside and soft inside, the kind you keep snacking on without even realizing. The real standout for me, though, was the chicken nugget slider. The bun was incredibly soft, the chicken was flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the combination of textures and flavors came together beautifully. Overall, this place is worth visiting not just for the food, but also for the unique atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back!

+11

Daniel John

Super cool bar, cocktails were nice, good beer selection, prices fair for this part of town. Interior was fun, vibe was amazing. Food was hit or miss: the chicken tenders were really amazing. The shishitos were drenched in so much sauce that it was a soggy unappetizing bowl, definitely skip, and definitely not a good bar food.

Mark Barber

Service was very slow but kind. Cocktail menu is really awesome and creative tiki style drinks. Loved the design and vibe and inspiration. It genuinely seemed unique. Only food we had was the burger and it was obvious the quality of meat was good but it was wildly bland and for $16 for the burger only it needs to be banging. Would come back for the cocktails but eat before you come.

Excellent service food and ambiance! They have an impressive happy hour selection! Very close to the gaslamp quarter

This was an incredibly weird dinner. First off, we went the day they apparently changed their entire menu. Gone were the delicious looking small plates that are shown on the menu on their website. We…

My wife, daughter, and I had dinner here last night. Even though it was early on Thursday evening, the restaurant was packed. Despite that, our server provided prompt and attentive service. Both my c…

We had a very nice 3:00 meet up with a friend here. Several small plates like shasito peppers. roasted Brussels sprouts, baked brie. bone marrow and fries. All very straight forward and nice. Fairl…

My husband I enjoyed the bone marrow and I loved my burger with fries. Macallan 15 year Scotch on the rocks is hard to beat. The service was prompt and friendly. We were able to sit in a room tow…

My husband I enjoyed the bone marrow and I loved my burger with fries. Macallan 15 year Scotch on the rocks is hard to beat. The service was prompt and friendly. We were able to sit in a room towar…

My husband I enjoyed the bone marrow and I loved my burger with fries. Macallan 15 year Scotch on the rocks is hard to beat. The service was prompt and friendly. We were able to sit in a room towar…

Plates are probably best for sharing as they aren’t really a meal. drinks are very good. I wish I had known about False Idol a hidden tiki speakeasy before I had ordered drinks.

Tartare seating on a bread slice? ? rib full of fat? Chucked wings covered with sauce??Portions super small and definitely over priced. Nice the place but it doesn’t worth the money. Never again

Tartare seating on a bread slice? ? Rib full of fat? Chucked wings covered with sauce??Portions super small and definitely over priced. Nice the place but it doesn’t worth the money. Never again

Ja'Nyla

My husband and I stopped in for a quick drink and a light snack and were seated quickly at a high-top table. The menu was very simple with limited options. Since we weren’t very hungry, we ordered the onion rings, which unfortunately were not good. The corndog-style breading was an odd choice, and the batter could use improvement. The waitress was friendly and thoughtful and even brought a candle to our table to improve the ambiance, which we appreciated. Our drinks were just okay—nothing memorable. Overall, we probably wouldn’t return unless invited for a special occasion. I’d recommend checking it out if you’ve been curious, but unless you enjoy overpriced drinks, small bites, and odd décor, it may not be for you.

david webster

This restaurant has a great atmosphere and a lot of stuff to look at for entertainment. Plenty of tables and two bar areas. Unfortunately, the one knock on the atmosphere was dead animals on the walls as that is a little out of fashion these days. Our party, some with food restrictions, felt the food menu choices were a little limiting. The menu items were definitely unique and a nice change. Good for sharing. The biggest hit for us was the fast-iron cornbread. The fresh white bean is good sized. Overall, it was a mix of some dishes being good and others being so so. Again, the cornbread was really good. The bar also brought the score down for us. While we ordered some classic drink we did not even get a choice of alcohol. They just poured well gin , vodka, and whiskey. It was odd. The presentation was nice though. Lastly, the service started out great when we first got there and went downhill right after they served us drinks. After the food came we could not get anyone’s attention to even get another round of drinks. This restaurant has atmosphere, uniqueness, and location. The overall food, drinks and service lowered the score and experience to make this a restaurant we may browse into for a quick drink and appetizer if we happen to be in the exact vicinity before an event. Not a place to frequently stop and enjoy.

+6

T C

Craft & Commerce is a charming restaurant with a unique ambiance that caught my eye. My only concern was that my table was placed near the sidewalk, which occasionally exposed me to an outdoor odor. However, I appreciated that the restaurant had indoor fragrances to help mask it. The food had a lovely presentation, but, personally, I found some dishes to be subtly flavored with a hint of sourness or vinegar notes, which didn't quite align with my taste preferences. On a positive note, the service was pleasant, and the server was quite accommodating. Overall, I'd rate my experience at Craft & Commerce as a 3 out of 5. While the atmosphere and service were enjoyable, the food didn't quite hit the mark for me, and I wasn't able to finish my meal. I might consider giving it another try in the future.

+2

I dined at craft & commerce for the first time this Tuesday. As soon as I walked in I was mesmerized by the decor and the beautiful ambience. The menu was quite underwhelming although the prices we…

Was not a fan of their food :( pretty disappointed \n\nI ordered the burger, it was slathered in some weird cheese and secret sauce that I liked. And nothing else! Needed lettuce and tomatoes at le…

If you have to wait 20 min to get your drinks and another 20 minutes to get your main dish order, now it is have a problem. From the looks of it, it seems like there's only one host and she is also…

If you have to wait 20 min to get your drinks and another 20 minutes to get your main dish order, now it is have a problem. From the looks of it, it seems like there's only one host and she is also…

I didn't dine here, their menu was disappointing. I was looking for dinner and drinks. We ended up leaving.

Dalton

Not very inspiring. The hostess was missing in action for a good 5 minutes despite it not being busy. Our server was nice enough but failed to mention that the skewer would burn my hand if I touched it. Not like a little hot, the metal burned my fingers. Not safe and a huge liability. The food itself was as described but did not feel very inspired. I love tapas, and the prices were fair enough but the meals themselves were just, meh. The chef was doing a great job not blaming them, more blaming the menu and ingredient choices. Oh also all their beer taps were out? Odd, since they have like 20? The ambiance is the only saving grace here. I would not recommend it. False Idol behind it is fantastic however! Just pick somewhere else for post or pre dinner if you go there.

Our recent experience at the restaurant was quite disappointing. Three years ago, we enjoyed one of the best burgers we'd ever had, but yesterday was a different story. The hamburger I ordered ha…

This place is gross. I hate the dead animals on display everywhere, but the worst part is the service. The decor is not cute, but TBH there is nothing cute about this place. Out of all the CH Proje…

Sadly I need to update my review. Recognizing that they were probably understaffed but the communication was overall poor. There was nobody at the hostess stand and we waited in line for the "speak…

Don’t bother going. It’s gone downhill in the last couple of years. The bar was dirty and the staff is rude. The drinks were not very good and overall it was a terrible experience. It took 20 minut…

Don’t bother going. It’s gone downhill in the last couple of years. The bar was dirty and the staff is rude. The drinks were not very good and overall it was a terrible experience. It took 20 minut…

Industry veteran and Little Italy resident here. Craft & Commerce completely failed the basics of service last night. Management was cold from the start, leaving 8+ tables vacant while insisting there was "no room." After being barked at to "get up immediately" from an empty seat, a staff member threatened to kick me out for "staring" while I simply waited for a drink at bar. Their own building plaque asks visitors to be a decent human being. It’s a shame the leadership on the floor doesn't hold themselves to that same standard. Beautiful space, but a total leadership failure. Avoid.

I don’t quite understand the hype with this place. We ordered the shishito peppers, fries, waygu egg rolls, and chicken tenders. The chicken tenders were actually pretty good, but hard to mess up chicken tenders. All of the sauces were off and the ranch was watery. We asked for ketchup and they don’t serve that at all?! The waygu egg rolls were literally just that, nothing but ground beef inside. Both egg rolls and fries were oily and lacking flavor other than being overly salty and drenched in oil. All of the portion sizes (except the peppers) were VERY small. The peppers were soggy and unappetizing and there were quite a lot of them, which was an odd contrast with the teeny tiny proportions of everything else on the table. Even my cocktail was tiny and my partner’s mocktail was in a larger glass but filled with 90% ice. The table next to us ordered the waygu skewers and I’m glad we didn’t because the portions were minuscule and we couldn’t believe what they were charging for so little meat. On top of all that the lighting is sooo dim that it’s impossible to read the menu without using your phone light and difficult to even see what you’re eating. The bathroom is also located through a door OUTSIDE the restaurant and required two passcodes to get into. We were seated on the other end of the restaurant from the entrance so to get to the bathroom we had to walk through all the crowded tables and bar, squeeze past the hostess stand and line for False Idol, and enter through a dimly lit door on the street (I had to again use my phone light to see the numbers on the lock) down a long and very dirty hallway with bad florescent lighting and then enter a different code to get into the bathroom, which was also super dingy and looked like it had not been attended to at all that day. Kind of ruined whatever ambiance they were trying to go for inside (unclear yet vaguely pretentious) and also made me think that if the lights were actually on inside we wouldn’t be happy with what we could see.