508 Crafthouse

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   Janet

   Richmond1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Easy to find location. Locally owned. The food was tasty and had great presentation. They were willing to adjust the entree to accommodate vegatarian in the group.
   

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   Stephanie

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I really enjoyed my dining experience. The service was good. He checked in throughout the meal, and answered all of our questions. I tried the Birds & the Bees cocktail. It was excellent!! The Brussel sprouts are a great way to start the meal. The balance of veggies, bacon, and cheese is unmatched. For my entree, I had the salmon, which was cooked perfectly. I really liked the risotto and the veggies were a great addition. The carrots were super pretty and soft, but not mushy. I didn't get dessert this time, but that crème brûlée was calling me. Until next time!!
   

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   NancyW

   Washington DC9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant was very busy and so very loud. Delicious food and drinks.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was absolutely amazing and the service was impeccable. Had a great time and enjoyed the atmosphere.
   

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   Ramel

   Richmond1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My girl and I really enjoy the atmosphere, the drinks, the food, the services, and of course the owner. This will be our to go spot in the near future. Thank you for you'll hospitality. Ramel
   

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   Trevor

   Richmond1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff was warm welcoming with great menu suggestions. We felt seen and was treated like family. I will be returning
   

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   Patricia

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We tried 508 Crafthouse when it first opened and sadly, we were not impressed with the food, drinks or service. We decided to give it another try this past weekend and we are very glad we did. Since the restaurant's opening they have a new chef and a new bar manager (Chris) and everything, including the service, was fantastic. The food is creative and executed perfectly. My husband had a mushroom pasta dish that was out of this world and served under a "smoking" dome. Our friends both had the smash burgers (delish!) and I had the salmon which was wonderful. The desserts were just as good as everything else we tried. Our waiter (Chris, the bar manager) was awesome (as was his lovely Australian accent). It was a great evening! My only suggestion would be for the restaurant to warm up it's dining room. The bar area looks great and is so inviting, but the dining area is somewhat bleak and stark looking. The food and drinks make up for it though!
   

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   Kylie

   Richmond1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious food, fantastic drinks, and great service! Place is a bit small, but overall awesome experience
   

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   Rachel

   Richmond1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time going. Was on our try list. Was not disappointed. Nice selection of spirits. They make some crafty cocktails but I didn’t try any. Just had wine on the mind. Creative main dishes. Ended up have the smoked Birria Mushroom Pappardelle and husband had the Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast. The Birria was amazing. Husband’s first time having duck and we weren’t sure on temperature. So he ordered it thinking steak temp. Big mistake! Came out dry and tough. One of the owners came out and talked to us. Recooked the duck the correct way and was perfect!! We insisted several times on paying for the second duck and we were refused. So note trust the chef to prepare the food. Lol. We had Oreo cheesecake for dessert . We also had oysters Rockefeller and tuna bites for appetizers. All the food was deliciously amazing. If you are looking for a special occasion place or some great cocktails this is your place. From hostess to owner fantastic people. You won’t be disappointed.
   

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    Lauren

    Richmond1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    The food was delicious! The only things we found odd were that we had a waitress who attended to our needs, but also a busboy who would come about two minutes after our waitress left and do some of the same things (he brought water just after she brought water, brought spoons for our dessert just after she brought spoons, etc). We were informed after we sat down and ordered drinks that they expected to be busy that evening (Valentine’s Day) and we would be held to a one and a half hour time at our table. We found that as an odd time to bring this up and ultimately said that our time there would depend on how swiftly they got us our food and drinks. Ultimately, we finished within the allotted time, but sat for 20 minutes over the time waiting to pay. That didn’t bother us, but felt strange since they had made a point to tell us they wanted us to leave. Lastly, the tables (at least in the back room we ate in) were very short. We were leaning down in order to eat and they were low enough that I couldn’t cross my legs under the table (and I’m not a large person). When we were shown to our table, all of the rooms in that space were set up so that couples sat next to each other on the same side of the table to eat. I immediately questioned this and asked if we could grab a chair so that we could look at each other and talk during dinner. They did accommodate that. Overall, the staff was friendly and the food was excellent and we will likely return.
    

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