Craig's

I've heard so many great things about Craig's and I finally had a chance to check it out! I loved the cozy ambiance with the artwork on the wall. I loved that the bar had the Lakers game on, I love the welcoming environment. All of the staff were super friendly and offered their recommendations. My server Matt had such great energy! You can tell he loves his job and it made me love being there. I love that the owner Craig goes around to every table and checks in, he has a great energy and that's reflected in his staff.The food and drinks are great as well, but I think the overall experience outshines the menu. The oysters are bomb though lol I can't wait to come back!!

Food and service were good. Nothing to really amaze me but no complaints either. My issue was the feeling of being rushed. I had a reservation on a Wednesday evening and it was just me and another friend. We had an appetizer, main course, and dessert. We finished dessert and had maybe a quarter glass of wine we were finishing. Just the rest of our glass, not a bottle or anything. I believe it was the manager, it wasn't our waiter, came over and in her words invited us to the bar so other people could sit down. We literally just finished dessert it wasn't like we were sitting there forever. At least let us finish the rest of our glass. It felt very rushed and rude. I was just overall a weird vibe.

"I'm gonna tell you the truth.This place isn't gonna make it."--Don RicklesThat's the quote they like to tote about their restaurant, but it's been open since 2011 now! My experience at Craig's for dinner last night was just lovely! From the moment we walked in, we were so warmly greeted by the front desk. Our server was also incredibly kind and informative through our whole meal. The staff here is so great.Now Craig's is such a Hollywood spot since it's opening in 2011. Celebrities loves this place and as a local, I can finally understand why because I will surely be back.I read an article once that said Craig's clientele is diverse but overall, they all look great for 52. So true, lol! The decor is cute though, super simple and basic tables, but the artwork is dope. They also have a bar I saw some dining alone at or with a +1.Now for our eats, we had the caviar won tons shaped into tiny taco bites which were quite literally a bite. However, that bite was scrumptious pumped with creme fraiche and melted in my mouth. My friend was super kind and let me eat 2 of the 3 bites we got for $43, win. We also had the Pigs in a Blanket ($18) which was actually a bigger portion than I expected paired with ketchup and mustard for dipping. The filo shells on these little guys was perfectly done and honestly, the dogs were good. I can't get a good Chicago dog since moving five years ago and these little bite sized guys made me happy.Short Rib Ravioli ($42) was incredibly delicious. I had read in tons of articles that the food here isn't great so my expectations were not high, but those reviews from ten years ago are incorrect. I don't know if they have a new chef, but every single thing we had was great with this Short Rib Ravioli being a standout.The white wine cream sauce had perfect consistency with really nice maitake strewn atop. The raviolis perhaps could have had a bit more meat in them but the taste of this dish was stellar.Really fantastic meal and with a show at the nearby Troubadour, we were able to get in & out under an hour. Absolutely will be back soon.

Craig's is located in Hollywood.This place has legit paparazzi outside which makes a fun date night.Reservations are recommended by all means especially on the weekend.Craig's is American Cuisine. They have been around since 2011 and seem to be a staple in LA with a ton of regulars.Food:We started with the meatballs which were filling but not as flavorful as I would have liked 3/5.The mac n cheese is honestly phenomenal here. It was the right kind of cheesy and I was there for it 5/5Pigs in a blanket 4/5- kind of funny they offer this at a "high end" restaurant but very delicious and very filling. There are about 8 of them. Chicken parmigiana 5/5 was the highlight of the night it was very filling and delicious** don't skip on the chocolate chip cookies they are gooey and my husbands favorite. I think he would just come to Craig's for the cookies :)The service was a bit slow initially but got better as the night progressed. I give her grace as it was a busy Saturday night. The wine selection is also pretty solid here. Otherwise, you pretty much have to valet on the weekends as the street parking is pretty limited.

Got a chance to check out Craig's in Beverly Hills and we were certainly not disappointed! Craig's is known for celeb sightings and their wide variety of delicious American fare. We did see two famous celebs while dining here so if you manifest a celeb sighting; it will happen! Be sure to make your reservation in advance thought because they are very hard to come by! We started off our meal with espresso martinis. The espresso martinis were very tasty but a bit too sweet for my liking! I switched to red wine after and ordered the Niner which was delicious!For our appetizer we ordered the shrimp cocktail which came with 4 beautiful jumbo shrimp cocktail, lemon zest shavings ontop, over a delicious homemade horseradish cocktail sauce. My friend decided to order the Short Rib over risotto which she loved. I ordered the rigatoni alla vodka with chicken because it was a dish I kept seeing over and over again on their Yelp page so I needed to try it out for myself to see what the hype was about! It was so terrific! I loved every bite and did end up finishing the entire plate it was so good! We did also decide to get the Brussels to share for our green and they were roasted perfectly with a delicious crunch! We also decided to get dessert considering we were celebrating my friend's birthday and we ordered the classic snowball which was vanilla ice cream in a chocolate shell with toasted coconut on top! They also brought us a little piece of their bread pudding with a candle on it which was also so tasty! Overall we really enjoyed our dining experience at Craig's! Everything was top notch and the food was really delicious. My favorites were definitely the shrimp cocktail, rigatoni vodka and the bread pudding! I will definitely be back again to try more items on the menu! If you haven't been here do yourself a favor and get your butt over to Craig's in Beverly Hills, you will certainly not be disappointed!

I was able to snag a 5PM reservation on a Saturday 2 days before (it was that or 10 pm). When I got there there were a few open metered spots right out front, but they do have valet for convenience and they even give you cookies!We were the first rezy to arrive and once we left the place was full! The table for 4 was a bit small but we made it work.For apps: artichoke was good, calamari was delicious and I liked the peppers on top, Caesar salad is a must if you like a fresh salad (they can chop it up for you).My entree was the salmon which was cooked perfectly and it had a side salad that I enjoyed. For additional sides, I had the Mac and cheese which is tasty but very rich so keep that in mind and the truffle fries which were a hit.I will 100% be back to try all the things I couldn't order the first time around lol

Totally a scene in a lot of fun. Only problem was we came 15 minutes late due to a traffic situation, and apparently they gave away our reservation. Lucky for us we were able to get a table for two as long as we are out within the hour and a half. The chicken Parm was absolutely phenomenal is quite a scene.

Craig's offers a mixed dining experience. The atmosphere is definitely a highlight, with a chill and cozy ambiance that makes it a pleasant place to unwind. The white pizza stands out as particularly tasty, with a delightful combination of flavors that hits the spot. The meatballs were a pleasant surprise, flavorful and worth a try.However, the overall dining experience was tempered by the service. While the staff were friendly, it was apparent that they were overworked.

Great service, OK Food. We recently stopped into Craig's because it's been an LA institution. THe staff was amazing. Love the old school cigar club vibe. The food is basic. Nothing blew us away. Nothing great, either. The food is on a Buca D' Pepo level. Basic cliched Italian dishes with some usual American items thrown in, too. Glad we went. We'll never be back.

We thought Craig's was a terrific experience. Service was excellent and the food was superb.