Craft on Colley

Great combination of al fresco dining, a perfectly curated menu, and a robust cocktail menu. I've come to Craft on Cooley several times and the experience has gotten better and better. The only things that don't quite hit the mark for me are the limited parking (though that can't be helped) and the menu pricing. As an example, the prices for the burgers on the menu don't come with fries or a side but are comparable to menus that do include a side. But as long as you intentionally come to Craft knowing these things, the restaurant itself is amazing. Reaaally good food (best thing I've had so far is their Thai red curry bowl), fun drinks, and a great place to socialize with friends!

Heard about a fairly new restaurant that opened a few minutes from home and had to stop in and try it out. Craft on Colley is an upbeat bar and restaurant located near ODU and a few doors down from The Dirty Buffalo on North Colley. The side was very welcoming with different table styles and a huge bar area. What I loved most is that the menu provided something for everyone, from sushi, burgers, tacos, seafood, etc. We ordered the fried shrimp appetizer (7/10, great size but lacked flavor), BBQ chicken nachos (9/10, HUGE!) and shrimp tacos (8/10, wish they were bigger). Our server was very nice and service was good. Well drinks are also $4 during their happy hour. Stop by when you have a chance!

As someone who just visited Craft On Colley a couple of months ago and had a great experience, I was very happy to return to try out their Brunch. On Sundays, they offer an All-Day Brunch starting at 11am (when they open) and have a variety of items to choose from.Since we were one of the firsts to arrive at 11am, we were quickly seated. Unfortunately since the floors were still wet, they had the large, garage door open to help assist with drying the floors. The large door being open wouldn't have been an issue if it were nice out but with it being colder and rainy, it made for an uncomfortable start to our Brunch. My friend asked several times if they could close the door in which they simply replied, they were waiting for the floors to dry. We both ordered Espresso Martinis to start and even though it tasted great, my friend mentioned how vastly different it looked compared to the last time she ordered. We definitely didn't get the whipped cream topping lol. After looking over the menu, we order the Dim Sum Doughnuts to try. Since my friend raved about the Banana's Foster French Toast, I ordered that as well as the Traditional Breakfast. The Dim Sum Doughnuts tasted pretty good, it reminded me of a funnel cake. The only downside was the raspberry sauce, that we were unaware of, that the doughnuts were topped with. My friend was not a fan of the sauce and seeing as though the menu didn't state that it came with a raspberry sauce, we inquired about it with our server. She informed us that the doughnuts are served with different sauces every time they are ordered. Interesting concept lol. The Banana's Foster French Toast had a great, caramelized sauce drizzled over the top but my French toast was a bit burnt and I believe the bananas were actually plantains because they had no banana flavor and weren't sweet at all. The Traditional Breakfast was a basic egg, potato and meat dish and tasted okay.Overall, we didn't have the best Brunch experience unfortunately. My friend, who also ordered the Banana's Foster French Toast, asked for a 'side' of the caramelized sauce and was given a bowl (an actual bowl) filled with bananas in a very runny, sauce that cost an additional $5 (she wasn't aware of the additional cost until the bill came). I really enjoyed dining here for dinner a couple months back so I may just stick to dinner only visits in the future.

Some friends from work and I have been trying to get together for weeks for drinks and time to unwind and I was excited to try a spot that was new to me. Craft is located at the north end of Colley near the campus of ODU. Their private lot is a little tight, but there is plenty of side-street parking nearby as well. I really like the outdoor seating area with open-air access to the bar. It makes it a nice spot to sit with a beverage on temperate days!I arrived shortly before 4pm and was greeted right after I sat to join a friend and asked for my drink order. I was SHOCKED when the server told me that "they don't do happy hour." When I commented that it was quite clear on their website AND on their social media (as recent as 3 days prior) that they had good HH specials, she repeated "yeah, I don't know why they do that." If I hadn't joined a friend who had already ordered, I'd have hit the bricks. I don't take kindly to bait-and-switch tactics and I will never dine here again. Regardless, I got a drink. A $9 can of beer. They don't have any drafts (Craft refers to their crafted cocktails) and NO HAPPY HOUR. I want to make that clear to everyone so no one gets stuck in the same situation. NO HAPPY HOUR. Friends ordered the blackened chicken bowl and truffle fries and they seemed to like them. I had a veggie roll, which was 50% rice with little texture from the veggies. It was not very appetizing.Our service was fine, aside from NO HAPPY HOUR and failure to take my questions and remarks as a reason to get management involved. She was attentive and prompt, but not apologetic. Beverage selection is varied so seems a good spot for cocktail and wine drinkers. Just don't expect good drink deals. Because NO HAPPY HOUR. I will never return.

Went here with the kiddos for their burgers. Everyone aaa very pleased with the food. The French fries were addictive. I was celebrating my birthday and ordered a margarita and it didn't disappoint. The ambience is very chilled and the establishment is so clean. We will definitely returned.

Great food and craft cocktails for our Wednesday late lunch. Mojito and Negroni hit the spot. My wife went with a poke bowl and I had the red curry bowl. Employees were attentive and friendly. The service was spot on. We sat at the bar, but there is outside dining by a small water fountain. HC assessable.

We were in Norfolk today visiting family and we decided to stop by Craft on Colley Avenue to grab lunch.They have an awesome brunch selection on their menu. I had the Chicken and Waffles on a previous visit and my Wife decided to have that today. Phil the bartender recommended the Slow Cooked Beef Short Rib Eggs Benedict. My Wife really enjoyed the Chicken and Waffles. The chicken was perfectly cooked to a beautiful gold brown that was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It was perfectly seasoned and delicious.I like my poached eggs with a warm runny center and I asked to have mine prepared that way. I've been doing that lately because I want what I want and usually went I communicate that it works out. Now about the beef short rib Eggs Benedict, the was an incredible dish. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly. The short rib was fork tender and so good. You can definitely tell that they were slow cooked for hours to achieve that level of tenderness. They were perfectly seasoned and absolutely delicious. This was a very interesting way alternative to the classic Eggs Benedict, great job Chef!

I past this establishment practically everyday and finally made time to go. It was well worth it. I ordered the Crab Rice Balls to start off with and they were the best thing ever. Freshly cooked, nice size proportion and the miso aioli topped it off quite well. Our server made great suggestions since it was our first time there on entrees and cocktails. I ordered the Mac Daddy Burger that contained fried Mac, Tillamook cheddar cheese and house sauce. The overall quality was well put together and wasn't sloppy at all, especially for a burger with many toppings. For a drink, I ordered the Red Dress, which included vodka, fresh strawberries and other goodies.The overall place is a nice ambiance for late dinner or place to grab a cocktail. Although it was a little chilly outside there is a fire place on the the patio along with heaters coming from the ceiling. I look forward to coming back and trying other menu options!

Solid spot for brunch or lunch! We enjoyed mimosas and Benedicts! Our server was very helpful and attentive and the ambiance was trendy and fun! Would recommend and come back for sure :)

Met some friends here on 09/07/2023 and had been wanting to try this place. It is very hip and stylish with a great outdoor patio which we did not sit in as it was during Virginia's heatwave in September.The four of us ordered the following Tuna Tartare and Wonton tacos for appetizers. I had the Mango Habanero margarita that had the right amount of kick I love in a spicy margarita. The appetizers were awesome especially the Tuna Tartare with fresh tuna, seaweed salad, avocado and fish roe with the freshly crisp wonton chips. I could have just that for my dish and been satisfied. My sister had the Frose but was not a fan as it was just a tad to sweet for her liking.Next came our entrees. I had gotten the Baja Fish & Shrimp Al Pastor with a side of curry noodles. Those curry noodles were so yummy I could not stop eating them as well as my sister. Unfortunately the tacos fell short for me. The Baja fish filet was quite thin and did not have any flavor and the Shrimp Al Pastor taco did not have distinct Al Pastor taste that I normally love. My sister had the Fresh Catch & Bulgogi taco, she liked the Bulgogi taco but her fish taco was also bland as well. Another person had the Blackened chicken bowl and enjoyed it and the other had the Fresh catch tacos as well. I would like to come back and try their other offerings like one of the burgers or the Red Curry bowls because that side curry dish was delicious.