Crawford Cookshop

The food is excellent, service is friendly. And honestly when you go out to pay for a meal you want fresh, consistent quality.Crawford does that.Across all the Crawford locations I've tried.I had the tomato tartare and that was perfect with a glass of wine for a light dinner.I'm a regular repeat - because I love fresh quality food.Note - Friday through Sunday the have "features" not on the menu so ask about them

Nice spot for modern American food on a cute little Main Street area. I like that there are options for classic dishes as well as an adventurous palate Food: the Ahi Tuna app was delicious and the mini cornbreads were eaten quickly! I enjoyed the rub sandwich but it wasn't outstanding. The Salmon burger was yummy and Fish & Chips too. The Desserts were 10/10 delicious Service: friendly service Ambiance: the space is cozy, and clean and modern . Bar area, booths and tables available Parking: public parking area right across the street and street parking

Yes, yes and yes! This impromptu dinner did it for me. We were able to walk right in and asked for outside seating. The weather was perfect with a tad bit of rain in the air.Since it was our first time we decided to try a bunch of smaller ideas. My husband ordered the wings, and I went from the grilled romaine and pimento cheese dip. Both were top tier. He enjoyed the smoked wings and end up returning the crispy wings. We later found out the wings were made with rice flour. That made them resemble Tyson wings . However the smoked wings were great and he ordered a second order of those (6) in an order. I definitely would recommend this place to watch foot traffic, enjoy some fresh air & some fun creative dishes.Would I be back? Yep! But next time I'm not sharing my pimento cheese

Crawford Cookshop is the Clayton gastronomicoutpost of Raleigh chef Scott Crawford , announced this week that the Main Street restaurant has been sold to the Mezcalito group of Mexican restaurants.

This restaurant is located downtown on a main street in Clayton, NC. There is ample parking nearby. The stuffed oysters were the best oysters that I have ever eaten. On the flip side, I did not enjoy the fried chicken. The modern ambience is attractive. Staff were friendly, andknowledgeable about menu items. I recommend this restaurant.

We tried out this downtown Clayton restaurant Friday night. Had reservations. They actually sent a text saying our table was ready earlier which worked out well for us. Menu is very small. Not a lot was jumping out for either of us. We both went with the Salmon Burger. And shared the Grilled Romaine salad to start. The salad was really good. Neither of us was overly enthused with the Salmon Burger. The Salmon itself was good, but it could have used some texture and acid or spice. Pickled onions perhaps? And for a restaurant of this caliber to serve potato chips out of a bag...well, that's hard to understand. Menu said "kettle chips", we both assumed they would have made them.Full redemption was with dessert. The pecan pie was outstanding, and so was my dessert drink of an espresso martini. Loved that they have the decaf option. Also was a fan of my wine choices with dinner.Service was fine.

A very cute place on Main Street in Clayton, NC. The staff was extremely friendly and well-trained. The food was very good! The oysters and smoked wings were our favorite.

The food was amazing. We ordered the oyster Rockefeller as an appetizer, which were amazing. My husband ordered the trout with tomato butter. The portion was huge and he loved it. I ordered a special feature with Kobe and scallops. This was also delicious and a nice size portion. We got the bread pudding which was delicious but different. We were expecting a "wetter" dessert but the included ice cream was a nice surprise. A relaxed atmosphere was very welcomed, and we saw several families.

A solid "Americana" style cooking restaurant in downtown Clayton. A good idea to make reservations for dinner, especially if you have a big group. This place gets packed. The staff is friendly ans efficient, no issues. Good size venue with a modern chic minimalist decor. I'm certain the entire interior was redone. #Adult Dranks:~ GARDEN PARTY - 4/5Tasty refreshing fruity drink for those toasty & humid southern summers.STARTERS:~ BACON CHEDDAR CORNBREAD - 4/5Tasty little appetizer. Good flavor; cheesy, warm, moist and Bacony (if that's a word).~ GRILLED OYSTERS - 3.5/5These were OK. I think I'm just spoiled when it comes to Oysters. Nothing stood out about them to me. ~ HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD - 4/5Hard to mess this up...just a solid Heirloom Tomato Salad flanked with morsels of bread & cheese.~ PIMENTO CHEESE - 4/5I didn't really know what to make of this...it was tasty, but deceptively heavy. I get it...its cheese, but it feels light while going down. ~ BEEF TARTARE - 3/5I didn't care for this... I reckon its their interpretation of Beef Tartar. An unsuccessful one for me... it doesn't taste bad, it's just missing a lot of flavorSando:~ CRISPY CATFISH SANDWICH - 4/5A very good Catfish Sandwich. I'm not a fan of Tartar sauce, and this had a bit more than I wanted...took it home, deconstructed it and added salsa...turned out brilliant!#SweetTooth:~ CHOCOLATE POT - 4.5/5Don't let the size fool you, it's in a small pot. But it's chocolatey, rich and hearty.~ WARM PEACH COBBLER - 2/5This is NOT Peach Cobbler...be prepared to be disappointed if you are expecting Peach Cobbler. This should be called Peach Oats Granola! because that's what this is... ~ WARM BREAD PUDDING - 4/5A very good bread pudding topped off with Ice Cream. Small, but hearty.

One of Clayton's newest arrivals, the Crawford Cook Shop felt like a "must visit" since seeing its vibrant storefront from the street and hearing of its many accolades over the past months. They apparently bring "Americana" style food from a wood-fired grill to good old Main Street Clayton. this method of cooking allows certain nutrients and antioxidants to be retained in the food, which would otherwise be lost to slower cooking methods.The vibrant and bright U-shaped bar seems to be the centerpiece for the modern dining room, which by design feels very clean and upscale, it felt a bit like dinning out in a few of my favorite Manhattan spots. Clearly a popular destination since there were very few open seats, even at the bar. The bar makes a great drink, but the food menu doesn't have a lot to offer, especially to vegetarians. The pimento cheese is a good starter option, obviously house made and comes with slight kick, unfortunately it only comes with four small slices of brioche toast and 1 very unpopular vegetable. Although I do understand portion control, I don't understand the need to charge for another starter instead of just bringing a few more slices of toast to finish off the cheese.There doesn't seem to be any negotiating here and since certain sandwiches, like the grilled cheese, are pre-made, you either take what you get or order off the kid's menu. The kitchen is apparently too busy to provide a freshly made grilled cheese, and I am sorry, but the kids menu grilled cheese is not worth 14 dollars. The beef and cheddar didn't come with a lot of cheddar, or flavor of cheddar, and for some reason it came with fried onions?Since there is a great restaurant right across the street that will accommodate most customers' requests without hesitation, I would return here for drinks at the very most. Cheers!