Craft by Smoke and Fire in Anaheim

Review №1

2024-06-02 15:20:37

I had the pleasure of dining here, i had smoked brisket, smoked pastrami, and short ribs with mac and cheese and a baked potato.The brisket was exceptionally succulent and flavorful, with an aromatic smokiness that tantalized my taste buds. The pastrami, while not as juicy, made up for it with its satisfying crunch and smoky undertones. The short ribs were melt-in-your-mouth tender, with a rich, fatty goodness that was simply divine.The mac and cheese was truly remarkable, with a perfectly balanced flavor profile and just the right amount of saltiness. The baked potato, while good, could have been enhanced with some additional cheese and fillings. It was a bit plain and lacked the robust flavor of the other dishes.Despite this minor critique, I highly recommend this establishment for anyone seeking a delectable meaty dinner. The fact that it is zabiha halal is an added bonus that makes it an even more attractive option for me.The host was exceptionally gracious and welcoming, and the service was impeccable. Overall, I rate my experience a 4.8 out of 5.

Review №2

2024-06-16 23:22:27

We were in town and had to make a stopover here as we love smoked meats.The brisket, pastrami, and well everything we tried was flavorful, smoky, and melt in your mouth delicious.We wanted to try a little bit of everything and did our best, but will have to keep going through the menu as we wanted to try the desserts, which is also a must!

Review №3

2024-04-22 15:09:33

I had a fantastic experience at this BBQ restaurant! The cleanliness of the place and the attentive staff immediately set a positive tone for the meal. I highly recommend making a reservation, as it can get busy. Once seated, I was blown away by the quality of the BBQ – it was truly delicious. Additionally, the drinks were excellent, with unique offerings that added to the overall enjoyment of the meal. Overall, it was a great dining experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for top-notch BBQ and exceptional service.

Review №4

2024-03-12 23:04:14

What a fun place to visit! Great food with heaping portions. Mario was an awesome server who took great care of us. He made sure we had had prompt service and he never let our drinks run dry.Speaking of drinks- these cocktails are so fun! Im a Harry Potter junkie so had to do the sorting hat cocktail. Highly recommend....great value for the price.

Review №5

2024-02-25 08:24:08

While exploring the area late at night with my family, we stumbled upon Craft By Smoke and Fire, attracted by its impressive 9700 reviews and 4.7-star rating. Conveniently located near a parking structure, we were promptly seated despite the bustling atmosphere around 9:45 PM.Our server graciously treated us to a delightful brisket quesadilla as newcomers. Opting for the Last Supper, a feast for six, we indulged in Tomahawk Steak, Brisket, sausage, pastrami, Short rib, and cornbread. Each dish brimmed with exquisite flavors, particularly the succulent Tomahawk Steak and tender Brisket. While the pastrami didnt quite match the excellence of the other meats, it still held its own.The restaurant exuded a laid-back ambiance, perfect for socializing over drinks with friends, family, or a romantic partner. Im already planning my return to savor the Tomahawk Steak and Brisket anew. Interestingly, though the Last Supper is touted to serve 8-10, it proved ample for our meat-loving party of six.

Review №6

2024-06-20 19:30:57

The platters they offer are for 4-6 at the smallest level so me and my friend went with the sausage, tri-tip, and brisket platters with a side of mac and cheese. We also had the quesadilla as an appetizer.All of the food was delicious. The tri tip was my favorite followed by the sausage. Finished it off with a desert. We paid 57$ a person for all this and a drink.They even gave use two free shots each because we got our food before our drinks, and one for the kitchen being late.

Review №7

2024-02-18 16:15:09

Craft by Smoke & Fire is a phenomenal barbecue restaurant and craft cocktail bar! Everything on the menu resonates - try everything, you wont be disappointed! Our group shared nearly everything on the menu and we are so glad we did! The atmosphere is ebullient with most tables celebrating a special event. The staff is outstanding and we really enjoyed our time with our waiter Shahein!

Review №8

2024-04-14 17:28:47

Excellent Hostess Ms. Elizabeth with a smile and incredible table touch. Went there for a birthday celebration and had reservations and we were able to be seated with 5mins upon arrival.Highly suggested is the Grilled Chicken and Mac and Cheese Burrito Awesome and the Brisket Mac and Cheese Sandwich excellent. The food was served quick, fresh hot and very tasty. Elizabeth made our day with a few extra special kick-ins. Never felt rushed and atmosphere was warm and welcoming. We had great time with music food and fun. Drinks were on point especially the shots we had about 4 rounds. Highly recommend and ask for Elizabeth you wont regret it her service is off the charts.

Review №9

2024-04-05 04:45:56

Visiting from Vancouver with some friends, we made a Reso for 5 people on open table for last Saturday, March 30 for 5:45pm. I’ve attached a screenshot of the Reso confirmation from open table because there was an issue. When we arrived, the hostess was super rude to my group and said that there was never a reservation made for 5 people, only 3 people and that they’d have to see if there’s space and maybe they can get 2 more chairs to add to the table. The hostess and another staff member said “It’s gonna take time can we call you when it’s ready” so we waited at the front among the many people waiting when all along we had the correct reservation for the correct number of people. They talked to each other and stared at us (not sure why as we were not in the wrong) and they eventually added 1 more chair to a 4 top table so 1 chair was facing the walkway where people walk, which was not a problem in terms of getting in the way even though it was busy. Not sure what the big deal was when we had the correct reservation the whole time - staff at the front were unnecessarily rude. Food was decent (brisket tacos and brisket grilled cheese were best) but unfortunately our waitress was also rude when we seemed to inconvenience her to split our bill into two (3 people and 2 people parties). Food was good but the staff could definitely use some work- not hospitable whatsoever. If you don’t like people, then don’t work in customer service. Also there’s a 3% fee on your total bill which goes to the restaurant I believe (not the servers) which is pretty scammy in our opinions. We’ve eaten at a lot of restaurants in Anaheim (twice a year visitors) and never seen that before.

Review №10

2024-02-24 04:44:37

The meat selection is great with lots of options. The burritos were good but was heavy with the Mac n Cheese as it filler. Service was amazing shout out to Ms. Bonnie, she was very attentive and water never ran low and gave amazing recommendations.