The Craftsman American Tavern

I took my daughters (who were visiting) on July 5th, one of the busiest times of the year and yes there was an expected wait but the Hostess, Susan was the most gracious person even though it was insanely busy!! She greeted with a smile and never once lost her cool!! We have eaten at the Craftsman many times! Not only because the atmosphere is trendy, modern and refreshing from all the others but the food is great. More importantly the women in my family have Celiacs and GI and this place is safe for us!! they offer delicious GF options and they use a separate fryer! We have had their parmesan/truffle tater tots, burgers, flatbreads, Nashville hot chicken and tacos—everything was delicious. Our server was a gem!! Also very gracious during a horribly busy time—I wish I could remember her name but she was an adorable young lady with reddish hair that she wore in pigtails. She was very attentive and kind!! Craftsman has a winning combination—great good, great staff and great atmosphere!! Did I mention they support and honor our Vets!!!

We were on the Michigan side looking for a great restaurant that had gluten free options and this popped up about 50 minutes away. We thought well let’s check it out and super happy we did! This place was amazing. The vibe, service, and the food was all 10/10. I got the fig and prosciutto pizza gluten free and it was fabulous! The server Maerie was so friendly and attentive! If you’re in the area highly recommend you stop and enjoy this place with the vibe and atmosphere!

We got there on a Friday, right when they opened at 11:00. I was thankful, because the place filled up quickly. The decor is cool but it was very loud and hard to hear and have a conversation over lunch. Great craft (strong) cocktails. There were 3 in our group. Everything was delicious and flavorful! The only downside was the cost ... We had a gluten free burger with chips, the Friday fish fry with coleslaw and tater tots, The tacos with a side salad, 3 waters and 1 drink. Our bill was $76 (plus tip! ) Granted -everything tasted great, but I'm my opinion, it was a lot for lunch. There was a ping pong table, a pool table, and a shuffle board to keep busy while you were waiting for your food. Lots of street parking. The bathrooms were clean ( and beautiful).