Central Standard Crafthouse and Kitchen

4.7

314 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Lively
Good for groups

WE DO NOT OFFER FOOD SERVICE OR RESERVATIONS ON OUR ROOFTOP PATIO, THE AVIARY, WHICH IS "FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE". We highly encourage you to make a reservation in the main dining room and then head up for a cocktail or two after!

Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, our Crafthouse & Kitchen is an experience like none other. Enjoy culinary creations from our scratch kitchen or just stop by for a few of our award winning cocktails created with Central Standard spirits.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Distillery
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:15 pm–6:15 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Late Night Thu–Sat 9:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(414) 455-8870
Website
http://thecentralstandard.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
320 E Clybourn St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5505
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Cross street
Broadway and Clybourn Street
Parking details
Surface Parking lots that you will have to pay for are available on either side of the building.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Holiday Hideout 2024
Nov 29, 2024 - Jan 12, 2025
Step into holiday wonderland with your own private suite filled with festive spirit, lights, music and classic holiday movies playing. Enjoy holiday cocktails, appetizers or a festive dinner with friends, family or coworkers. Friday Nov 29 - Sunday Jan 12 - 2 Bookings Per Day: 5:00 - 7:00 pm, 7:30 - 9:30 pm - $250 Food & Beverage Minimum Required

Orlando's Focaccia$10.00
Marinated olives, spiced nuts, salted Red Cabin Bourbon Butter
Charcuterie & Cheese Board$26.00
Selection of artisanal meats & cheeses with seasonal accoutrements and toasted baguette (contains nuts)
Brat Board$24.00
Assortment of Becher Meats brats, seasonal garnishes, Milwaukee Pretzel Co. pretzel sticks
Crab Cake$18.00
Jumbo lump crab, Kewpie mayo, citrus & chive with lemon arugula and sauce remoulade
Datilles$14.00
Chorizo stuffed medjool date wrapped in applewood smoked bacon, romesco sauce (contains nuts)
Tuna Poke$18.00
Soy & ginger marinated yellowfin tuna, champagne mango, sesame cucumber, scallions & Thai chile with crispy wontons
Big Pretzel$15.00
Milwaukee Pretzel Co. giant twist, salt baked, warm Toppling Goliath stout barrel aged brandy cheese sauce & whole grain aioli
Fries & Aioli$11.00
Housemade garlic aioli, parmesan & chive
Mezedes$15.00
Roasted garlic hummus, kefir tzatziki, marinated olives, seasonal veggies & herbed pita
Smoked Trout Spread$16.00
Silver Moon Springs smoked trout, kewpie mayo, whole grain mustard, citrus, chive & pretzel crostini
Cheese Curds$13.00
½ pound of Clock Shadow Creamery curds, gluten free Dockside bourbon batter, house ranch

Soups & Salads

Soup of the Day$4.00
Ask your server for our daily offering
- Cup$4.00
- Bowl$8.00
Khris' Vegan Chili$5.00
Eggplant, summer squash, zucchini, onions, garlic, tomato, Korean chile paste, green bell pepper, celery, kidney beans, pineapple, mango
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$9.00
The Standard Salad$12.00
Field greens, oven dried roma, charred zucchini, pickled red onion, point reyes toma with green goddess dressing
Italian Chopped Salad$14.00
Romaine, cucumber, roasted red pepper, crispy prosciutto, pepperoncini, gorgonzola, focaccia croutons with white balsamic vinaigrette
Baby Arugula Salad$13.00
Black mission fig, pickled fennel, candied pistachios, Humbold Fog goat with honey dressing
Winter Salad$14.00
Tuscan kale, roasted butternut squash, pickled red onion, persimmon & La Clare Farms maple chevre with a warm L Flag bourbon vinaigrette

Sandwiches

Smash Burger$14.00
1/3 pound smash patty, American cheese, shredded iceberg, roma tomato, shaved red onioni, house pickle & Crafthouse sauce on a toasted potato roll. Served with shoestring fries
- Sub Side Salad$4.00
- Sub Cup of Soup$4.00
Chicken Wrap$14.00
Crispy breaded chicken thigh, grilled red onion, confit grape tomato, romaine, Hook's 7 year cheddar, pickle aioli in a garlic wrap. Served with shoestring fries.
- Sub Side Salad$4.00
- Sub Cup of Soup$4.00

Entrees

Faroe Island Salmon$26.00
Grilled, celery root mousse, rainbow swiss chard, grilled cippolini, bacon & citrus vinaigrette
Angus Filet$34.00
Pan seared, brown butter whipped potato, charred broccolini, confit shallot, bordelaise sauce
Chicken Picatta$25.00
Lightly breaded, lemon white wine butter, capers, grape tomato, basil with cappelini aglio & roasted asparagus
Bone-In Pork Chop$30.00
Hinterland barrel aged brandy brined, grilled with smoked cream cheese & chive polenta, roasted summer vegetables, dijon mushroom cream
Lamb Shank$32.00
Red Cabin braised, rosemary & citrus sweet potato au gratin, milk poached salsify, melted kale & pan sauce
Seasonal Risotto$22.00
Slow cooked arborio rice, baby spinach, melted leeks, chantrelle mushroom & Camembert cheese

Desserts

Central Standard Trio$8.00
A scoop of Dockside Bourbon Chocolate Brownie ice cream, North Brandy Old Fashioned ice cream, and Guided Trail Gin Blueberry sorbet
Tiramisu$10.00
Espresso soaked lady fingers, mascarpone crème & dark chocolate with crème anglaise
Chocolate Cheesecake$11.00
Vahlrona milk chocolate, chocolate buttercream, chocolate cookie crust with raspberry coulis

What 314 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Milwaukee
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Central Standard Crafthouse and Kitchen impresses with "fantastic" food and "awesome" drinks, ideal for brunch and celebrations. The rooftop offers a "beautiful space" and stunning views. Guests appreciate the "attentive and friendly service," with gluten-free options and delightful seasonal cocktails. While noise can be high, the overall experience remains memorable.

314 Reviews

E
Enio
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic ambience and really great food. We tried the Ratatouille Risotto, the Chicken Piccata and the Angus Fillet (in two different visits), they are all amazing. Drinks are made with their own products and are exquisite. Strongly recommend trying the Wisconsin Old Fashioned and The Midwest Margarita.
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Jack
Fayetteville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First timers on 11/16/24. Everything about our visit was outstanding. The food (I had the Pork Chop and my wife had the Walleye) was perfect. Even the basic side salad was interesting and delicious and thoughtfully prepared. Being a distillery, the cocktails were fabulous. The room was inviting and social and still "private" enough. Will be going back. Been a long time since we've been so pleased.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! Took reservations! Food came out fast!
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VivianK
Washington DC
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Deviled Eggs were divine and my Standard Salad with salmon was absolutely delicious! Oh, and I LOVED my grapefruit mimosa. I will be back.
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Vincent
Little Rock
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal, really beautiful space, and very attentive and friendly service. Their specialty/seasonal drinks were fantastic. Highly recommend!
Central Standard Crafthouse and KitchenResponded on October 30, 2024
Thanks for the great review Vincent. We hope to see you back soon!
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Meredith
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The gluten free options are all delicious! The seasonal cocktails are a delight.
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edddie
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sat at the bar first but the female bartender barely acknowledged us and just wasnt friendly so we moved to a table where the server was very nice and friendly. Definitely recommended the pancakes. They're delicious and huge!
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Dana
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely experience! Every staff person we encountered was friendly and wonderful. We tried the charcuterie board, trout spread and the pretzel. All of them were flavorful and delicious. We loved the industrial meets local history decor with a hip vibe. The drinks were also absolutely delightful! Thanks for a wonderful night out on the town!
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Jobie
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The hostess set up a coloring page and crayons for my son when we got to our table which was so sweet. We ended up having to get our dinner to-go since our 3-year-old’s meltdown was taking a turn for the worse. The hostess was so cooperative and nice when we told her we needed to leave and even took my order, not waiting for a server. When we got back to our hotel the food was SO GOOD. OMG. Seriously so good. Only downside to this place is it’s SOOO LOUD. Like could barely have a conversation loud. Other than that, the food is super great and service was exceptional.
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Steven
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was served quickly, hot and delicious. Also greatly enjoyed the Wisconsin Old Fashioned with dinner. Staff was super polite and very responsive. It is a great time for date night! Also appreciated the tasting of their Red Cabin Bourbon they offered when we sat down. It was a nice touch and tasted delicious.
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FAQs

Central Standard Crafthouse and Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 455-8870.

Central Standard Crafthouse and Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 314 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Central Standard Crafthouse and Kitchen

320 E Clybourn St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5505

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway and Clybourn Street
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:15 pm–6:15 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Late Night Thu–Sat 9:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Distillery
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Surface Parking lots that you will have to pay for are available on either side of the building.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://thecentralstandard.com/
Phone number
(414) 455-8870

Central Standard Crafthouse and Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Holiday Hideout 2024

Shareables

Orlando's Focaccia$10.00

Charcuterie & Cheese Board$26.00

Brat Board$24.00

Crab Cake$18.00

Datilles$14.00

Tuna Poke$18.00

Big Pretzel$15.00

Fries & Aioli$11.00

Mezedes$15.00

Smoked Trout Spread$16.00

Cheese Curds$13.00

Soups & Salads

Soup of the Day$4.00

Khris' Vegan Chili$5.00

The Standard Salad$12.00

Italian Chopped Salad$14.00

Baby Arugula Salad$13.00

Winter Salad$14.00

Sandwiches

Smash Burger$14.00

Chicken Wrap$14.00

Entrees

Faroe Island Salmon$26.00

Angus Filet$34.00

Chicken Picatta$25.00

Bone-In Pork Chop$30.00

Lamb Shank$32.00

Seasonal Risotto$22.00

Desserts

Central Standard Trio$8.00

Tiramisu$10.00

Chocolate Cheesecake$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Central Standard Crafthouse and Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Central Standard Crafthouse and Kitchen restaurant rated?

Is Central Standard Crafthouse and Kitchen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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