The Craftsman Restaurant & Bar
4300 E. Lake St. (43rd Ave. S.) 
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Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-722-0175 | Make Restaurant Reservations
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Open
Dinner nightly, Brunch Sun.Features
- Kid-friendly
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Outdoor dining
- Casual
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The Craftsman Restaurant & Bar Restaurant Review: Named for the blocks and blocks of cozy bungalows that line the surrounding neighborhood, The Craftsman is really two places in one. First is its burger-and-beer identity, the burgers being two-fisted monsters (ground turkey slathered with chive aïoli, bacon-and-venison with melted blue cheese, or a standard, beefy version topped with aged white cheddar and harissa). Its accompanying beer list consists of small-batch Minnesota and Wisconsin brews. But it's also a dinner destination, with a menu that showcases local proteins---trout, elk, rabbit, grass-fed beef---without forgetting that vegetarians want something tempting from the surrounding larder as well. True to its namesake, the Arts and Crafts-style dining room is a lovely place to dine on creative dishes that espouse an organic, local and seasonal ethos. The best dessert is a rich, gutsy ginger-stout cake. Luckily, the kids’ menu actually pays attention to making basics like mac ‘n’ cheese or spaghetti taste so good that grown-ups will want to sneak a bite. Meanwhile, the sheltered patio is a sweet summertime getaway, especially when sipping a rhubarb martini, one of the most refreshing cocktails in town. |
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