Craft Bistro in the Old Artists' Theater

West Jefferson, NC · Fine dining restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in West Jefferson
#6
of 43 restaurants
City Percentile
64%
rating percentile
Address
Craft Bistro in the Old Artists' Theater, 8 E Main St, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Phone
(336) 846-1512
Website
m.facebook.com/pages/category/Restaurant/Craft-Bistro-199690520974023
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

Craft Bistro in the Old Artists' Theater is a restaurant located in West Jefferson, NC. It is one of 43 restaurants listed in West Jefferson. Its 4.8-star rating is above the West Jefferson city average of 4.5 stars. It ranks #6 of 43 restaurants in West Jefferson. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday5 PM–9 PM
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5 PM–8 PM
Thursday5 PM–8 PM
Friday5 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Brittany Presley · Feb 2026

Had yet another amazing dinner at Craft Bistro in West Jefferson! There isn’t one meal we’ve had there that wasn’t spectacular. We came for Valentines again for the second year in a row. We started with the lamb pops in a sauce. We had the Chilean sea bass, 30 day dry aged ribeye, and my son got the steak tips. Two of these were paired with phenomenal mashed potatoes and broccoli. The sea bass was paired with broccoli and an amazing risotto. We finished with the best cheesecake we’ve ever had. It was a pecan pie flavor cheesecake that tasted like the perfect combination of pecan pie and the most decadent cheesecake ever. I also got the chocolate mousse cake with a raspberry sauce, and an Earl Grey tea crumble that was absolutely delicious! This restaurant is definitely worth the visit i

★★★★★ 5.0 Douglas Kretschmaier · Nov 2025

What an absolute delight! Our dinner at Craft Bistro in West Jefferson was nothing short of exceptional. We enjoyed an incredible spread that included an 18 oz. bone-in ribeye topped with lobster claws, perfectly seasoned lamb pops, and a beautifully executed crab-crusted salmon. Every bite was rich, flavorful, and expertly prepared. For dessert, we indulged in both the cheesecake and the chocolate cake, each one decadent and the perfect finish to an unforgettable meal. I only wish I had snapped more photos, but the flavors and experience are more than enough to stay with us. Highly recommend! We will definitely be back for sure!

★★★★★ 5.0 Mike Lynch · Sep 2025

I highly recommend you eat here! Great food and incredible service! We had a party of 8 here at 7pm on a Saturday night. Reservations highly recommend. I took a photo of the menu for your review. Good steak, fish and seafood options! There was also a tremendous cocktail selection and some people at our table also ordered wine by the bottle. I can't talk enough about the friendliness of the wait staff... Top Notch! We sat at a table very near the cooking area. The smells and aroma was incredible. There is also an upstairs bar area where you can order drinks and food as well.

★★★★★ 5.0 Julie Stevens · Jul 2025

Excellent!! If you're looking for great upscale food without the stuffy atmosphere, this is your place. Come as you are or dress up. Got specials tonight. One was lobster on toast which upon first looking at it. I thought it was going to be dumb but changed my mind quickly after the first bite. This was one of those dishes that I had to close my eyes and chew slowly because it was soooo good. Shared ribeye with lobster and mashed potatoes for entree. It was excellent as well. Had some kind of chocolate cake roll for dessert. It was ok, nothing extraordinary. Staff was excellent and we had a fantastic time. Can't wait to return.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jayne Matney · Feb 2026

First time to Craft Bistro on Feb Fri 13th. The best seared Sea Bass I have ever eaten (originally from the coast so that is saying loads). It was plated with mushroom risotto which was so flavorful! For dessert I chose the pecan cheesecake! Delightful. Kudos to both chefs! I had an apple caramel martini that was so smooth. Usually they have too much bite for me but this was perfect. What I especially enjoyed besides the first rate meal, was how the employees seemed to work together as a true team and all were so pleasant and diligent. Thank you to everyone there!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Great Wine List ✓ Live Music ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol

Services

Fine dining restaurant

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