Crawford's Social

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   Kami

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We visited Crawford Social Restaurant on Christmas Eve and made a reservation via OpenTable. Upon arrival, we were told that our reservation was for outdoor seating, which was a surprise since it was listed as “standard” on OpenTable with no mention of patio or outdoor seating. The staff explained that “standard” sometimes means outdoor seating during peak times, which makes no sense. Typically, restaurants allow you to specify indoor or patio seating, and there was no such option here. None of us were dressed for outdoor dining on a cold evening, and although they offered us outdoor seating options, they were not suitable for the weather or the occasion. We eventually noticed a small tabletop near the entrance with only two chairs. Despite being busy, we opted to sit there but had to ask neighboring tables for extra chairs since the manager did not feel comfortable requesting them on our behalf. This was meant to be a special, intimate Christmas Eve dinner, but the seating situation was far from ideal. We’ve been here before for drinks and appetizers, which we enjoyed, but this formal dining experience fell short. As for the food, it was a mixed bag: •The wings were flavorful but very dry. •The walnut shrimp was delicious, as always. •The Brussels sprout salad was a standout—perfect and a must-try. •The margaritas were strong and enjoyable. •One of our boys ordered pasta, which was too dry and had to be sent back; he opted for a pizza instead, which was excellent. •The chicken tenders were great, and the Shirley Temples were a hit, made with real cherries and bottled Sprite for a nice touch. The overall experience was disappointing for a Christmas Eve dinner. This restaurant is better suited for casual outings—sitting at the bar with drinks and appetizers rather than formal dining. A key takeaway: If you make a reservation, be sure to specify that you want indoor seating, as “standard” apparently means first available.”
   

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   GheeAnn

   Charleston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The service was great she has been our waitress before & she is very pleasant. There’s not too much food to choose from specially seafood which is so limited. I was requesting anchovies on the side for my Ceasar’s salad & no anchovies available. The waiter said is in the dressing already which I could hardly taste .. I want the real anchovies that could be tasted on my palette. Ambience is good although inside is too noisy … spicy shrimp was heavily breaded & shrimps are too small all you can taste is the bread coating & has so much veggies more than the shrimp.
   

   Crawford's SocialResponded 3 days ago

   Hi GheeAnn, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the service and the pleasant demeanor of your waitress—it’s always great to see familiar faces! We also appreciate your honest comments about the menu options, particularly regarding seafood and the Caesar salad. We’ll take your suggestions into consideration as we continue refining our offerings. We’re sorry to hear the spicy shrimp didn’t meet your expectations and that the noise level inside affected your experience. Your insights are valuable, and we’ll work to address these areas for improvement. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back and provide an even better experience next time. Cin cin!
   

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   Richard

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Fun casual place with varied menu and great drinks
   

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   Robin

   Los Angeles

   27 reviews

   4.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on December 17, 2024

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

   Crawford’s was very good, a new find for us! Enjoyed the food and service was great. Nice ambiance!
   

   Crawford's SocialResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Robin, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed discovering Crawford’s Social and had a great experience with our food, service, and ambiance. We hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful visit! Cheers!
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 16, 2024

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

   Everyone from the hostess to the waitstaff was delightful. It was our first time at Crawfords and we were very pleased. It was a birthday happy hour and we tried almost everything on the menu. The drinks were delicious as well as the food. I definitely will be going back!
   

   Crawford's SocialResponded 3 days ago

   Hi there, Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your first visit to Crawford’s Social was so enjoyable and that our team made your experience delightful. It sounds like you had a fantastic birthday happy hour, and we’re so glad you loved the drinks and food. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great time! Cin cin!
   

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   Katie

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

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

   Wonderful service and staff from moment we walked it. The hostess found us a great table and brought us blanket and heat lamps. Then the waiter was so nice and patient and brought me an ice cream brownie for my birthday. I had a peach Bellini and the avocado toast with egg and it was delicious. I was with 5 of my girlfriends celebrating my birthday and they made us feel so welcomed. They even ran to the store to get iat milk for the latte my friend ordered! We also started with a few of the pain u chocolats to start. So delish!
   

   Crawford's SocialResponded on December 17, 2024

   Hi Katie, Thank you for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that our team made your birthday celebration so special, from finding the perfect table with blankets and heat lamps to surprising you with an ice cream brownie. It sounds like you and your friends enjoyed a truly memorable experience with us! We’re glad you loved the Peach Bellini, avocado toast, and pain au chocolats—delicious choices! We can’t wait to welcome you back for more celebrations in the future. Cheers!
   

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   Shane

   Boise

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 14, 2024

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

   Great customer service!! Love the ambience !!!!!!!
   

   Crawford's SocialResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Shane, Thank you for the enthusiastic review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the great customer service and loved the ambiance. We hope to see you again soon for another fantastic visit! Cheers!
   

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   NAZ

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 11, 2024

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

   The Great service and delicious food made it a memorable evening
   

   Crawford's SocialResponded on December 17, 2024

   Hi Naz, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that our great service and delicious food made your evening memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic experience soon! Cin cin!
   

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   M .

   New York City

   120 reviews

   5.0

   120 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

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

   Outstanding. Hostess was superb and set the tone. Everything else was perfection. We’ll be back.
   

   Crawford's SocialResponded on December 11, 2024

   Hi Mica, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad to hear that your experience was outstanding from the moment you were greeted by our concierge. It’s wonderful to know everything else exceeded your expectations too. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers!
   

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    Mark

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

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

    While we were seated promptly we sat for 15 minutes with multiple servers walking by our table and nobody checked in or even took a drink order. Walked out and went to Made In Italy around the corner. Will not be back to this place.
    

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