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Crafted  Culture, San Diego, CA

Crafted Culture

4.0
4
158 Reviews
$30 and under
American

Yep. We know. We're on to the fact that a lot of restaurants use the word "craft" to describe things.

Craft beer. Craft wine. Even craft pickles.

But our idea is different and maybe a little craftier. We take the notion of craft a step further. We're not just about carefully curated and finessed food and drinks, although to be clear, we definitely have that.

Crafted is just how we view everything.

It's our entire approach and idea behind our restaurant. To be a continual work in progress. From our menu to our venue. We love the refinement process, to perpetually morph into exactly what the community needs and wants and as it meets together and eats together.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 324-1060
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 158 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Kid-friendly

  • San Diego

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Diego

    Kid-friendly

  • San Diego

    Neighborhood gem

  • San Diego

    Great for outdoor dining

158 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great happy hour with friends. New server was friendly and fun and we all liked the giant meatball and other dishes. They don’t take reservations between 3 and 5:30 and happy hour ends at 6 so although we wanted to go at 4:00 we ended up making a reservation at 5:45. Turned out it wasn’t crowded inside (or out) at all. It was a Monday. Recommend this place for happy hour!

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  2. ConcettaM

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time eating outside. The weather was perfect and our server was delightful. It was not busy and we really liked sitting under the canopy. There were six people in our group. We will be back.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and quality food with top notch customer service

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  4. Sara

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    15 min before someone came by to take drink order. 30 minute before the drink order arrived. 45 min before food arrived. One waitress for whole outside area. Good quality fresh but not great. Some cocktails were good some aren’t worth the cost. Save your money.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We have never been so disrespected by a restaurant manager, let alone another human being as we were last night when we dined at Crafted Culture. There were multiple mishaps during our dining experience, but when one of our entrees didn’t come out with everything else, that’s when things really went south. After an exceptional long time waiting, the waitress explained that the kitchen system indicated that the missing entree had already been delivered, but it was clearly not on our table. She apologized, said she asked the kitchen to make another one, and said the entree would be comped. She then returned and said that the manager wouldn’t let her comp the entree, but that we could have a free dessert. After feeling like we were being blamed for not receiving our last entree, we were done with our dining experience and ready to leave. We confronted the manager on our way out and he again dismissed our concerns, stating that the entree had shown it was delivered, therefore implying that we were responsible for the missing entree. This on top of us having to go to the bar to retrieve our own drinks having already waited 20+ minutes, and not receiving to go containers when we asked, we will not be returning to Crafted Culture!

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  6. dawnK

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Was here for dinner last night with six friends. I recommended this place and was horrified by the horrible service. The waitress, who seemed to be brand new, broke the cork while trying to open our bottle of wine. She brought it to the bartended who then proceeded to stick his fingers in the bottle to remove the cork. Thank goodness my friend observed this and requested a new bottle which I then opened myself. Another friend ordered a Tito’s and tonic and requested fresh lemon juice. It was quite obvious that the juice was squeezed from a plastic lemon filled with what should not be called juice. They were not busy at all so there was no excuse for us to have waited as long as we did to have our drinks and food brought to us. The curry was brought out cold. It was sent back only to come out room temperature. My friends said it was still tasty. I asked to sub mozzarella cheese for the fontina on my flatbread pizza and it came out with fontina. The flatbread was barely warm. Also, the flatbread was half the size of what they served a year ago but the price is the same. The empanadas were good though. Will not be back any time soon!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Crafted Culture exceeded all our expectations! From the moment we stepped in, we were enveloped in a calming ambience that set the perfect tone for a leisurely brunch. The decor and layout create an atmosphere that's both stylish and relaxing, making it an ideal spot to unwind. Now, let's talk about the food - it was simply outstanding. Every dish showcased a blend of flavors that clearly reflects the care and passion put into crafting the menu. The attention to detail in the presentation was equally impressive, transforming each plate into a work of art. What truly elevated our experience was the exceptional service provided by Cindy. Her warm demeanor and attentiveness made us feel truly valued. She offered insightful recommendations, ensuring every dish was tailored to our preferences. It's rare to find such personalized care, and Cindy truly made our brunch an enjoyable one. Crafted Culture is a testament to a commitment to quality in every aspect. From the relaxing atmosphere to the delectable food and the outstanding service, it's evident that this establishment takes pride in providing an exceptional experience. I can't recommend it enough and can't wait to return for another memorable meal. Cheers to Crafted Culture and to Cindy for making our brunch one to remember! Respectfully, Dr. West

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  8. AdityaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Ambience . Food was great and kids had a lot of fun with the games outside

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  9. Mittens

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved Crafted Culture! The ambiance is cool- inside and outside is spacious and there was a cool breeze on a hot August evening. The service and staff were excellent. We loved the food- great portions and delicious flavoring. I would come for a dinner date, family dinner, book club meeting, happy hour and consider hosting an even there. Highly recommend.

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  10. PatriciaC

    San Diego

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The service and food are good but disappointing salad with perhaps canned peaches. Industrial ambiance for interior dining not inviting. AC too cold and music way too loud. There are 21 speakers playing rap!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu is fairly limited. I enjoyed my entree but would like more choice

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  12. ChrisJ

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. Servers were very friendly and food arrived in a timely manner. The Halumi fries were outstanding!

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  13. JodyC

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great spot for a family dinner! Delicious food, friendly service and lovely outdoor seating with games for kiddos.

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  14. KimL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The prices here do not reflect the quality, quantity of the food. I tried to go here twice. Google/Yelp said they were open until 10 pm we were turned away at 8 pm because they were closing their kitchen. We tried two days later. The cocktails were mediocre at best and smallish and at $15 a piece not worth it. The tofu coconut curry tasted nice but the giant pieces of lemon grass were not cut up so it was nearly impossible to eat. Half a cup of rice, five pieces of dice sized tofu and way too many sugar beans in the dish. The halloumi fries were amazing. The desserts looked and tasted like something you’d get from the supermarket. I definitely would not be coming back. Too bad too because the outdoor area is charming.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken salad and empanadas were delish. Drinks were very small and didn't taste like much. Too expensive for what they were ambiance was cute. Nice location with tons of parking. Google takes you to the back of the restaurant though for some reason. The service was a bit slow but they employees were super kind.

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  16. ElizabethW

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! A bit pricey, but what isn’t these days?!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It looked like four folks we’re running the place. The manager was doubling as the bartender and he should not do this. I have never sent a cocktail back but this was so unbalanced it was not drinkable and the drinks came out after the appetizers were done. I was excited for duck fat fries they were cold the flat breads were doughy needed the dough stretched and a hot oven to crisp the bottom. The toppings on the flatbreads were good. The star dish was the wings. This place has potential it needs to learn timing and hire a decent bartender.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to Crafted Culture to celebrate a birthday. Our waitress Lilly was amazing! The food and the vibes were fantastic!!

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  19. MauiGirl619

    San Diego

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I opted for an outdoor table, thinking it would be a small area with heaters and partially protected from the elements. Boy, was I wrong! There is a wind tunnel that was blowing freezing wind at us, because we were seated in probably the worst outdoor table, even though there was only one other party seated. It took almost 15 minutes before we could get someone's attention to being a heater over to us, but it didn't help much. We finally were able to move inside and were content and warm. The women's bathroom was not properly stocked on both occasions I used the facilities. And the manager was chewing out one of his staff while standing close to our table so we overheard the whole conversation. The food was good. But, the bar ran out of glasses so on our 2nd round, some of our party were given small plastic cups. Management probably needs to assess the situation and make some changes.

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  20. MargaretD

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Busy but still had excellent service inside. Danielle was very attentive to our needs—appreciated!

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  21. TamicaK

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did not know it was a buffet only for Mother's Day. It was quite pricey, with the bill totaling $450 for 6 people and only 3 drinks. The food was good, not great. And the service was great. Most of the items were like warm at best and the bagles were a lil stale. The pancakes and French toast were the best items.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Understaffed. Friendly server but slow overall. A little pricey given quality.

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  23. RobertD

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    So when you take reservations for Mother’s Day it should be said that only the Buffet will be served, plus the Buffet is priced at $58 a plate. To get that sticker shock when the bill comes was close to giving me a heart attack. Don’t show the full menu on the web site without saying it’s not an option on that day. Also when asked about an omelet station for the buffet, the line chef told me just order it from the server for they didn’t have room for it, plus it was extra not part of the buffet price & that wasn’t told to me either at the time. So if I was able to order an omelet, why not the rest of the menu. Why was I forced to only do the buffet line ? I’m pretty sure my menu breakfast wouldn’t have been $58. This definitely comes under buyer beware for any future patrons of this restaurant, I for one will never be one of them ever again !

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  24. MelW

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I was disappointed that they didn’t have the brunch menu available lol We’re never in that area, but we went because our friends picked it. I had the chicken Katsu sandwich, it was ok I also had a a cocktail I don’t remember the name but that was good !

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  25. RickW

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoy this restaurant. They have an interesting, unique menu and the service is good. We like the outside patio which will be exceptional for summer evenings.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It’s so over priced for what you get I’ll have a hard time coming back

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  27. JamieM

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our new go to place. It has the best wings in San Diego! The cocktails are very good, though I wish there were better prices for happy hour. We love it here.

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  28. MarissaS

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was good. Place recommended. I would like to go back again!

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  29. JMDE

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and a really cool mimosa bar for Easter Brunch! Highly recommend

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  30. MichaelM

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambiance is great, very spacious. We had the Asian wings, we always get and always great. Clam chowder was good not to thick and not to runny just great consistency and flavor. Kale salad with pomegranate and miso dressing is great, 2nd time having it. Tempura rapini was good only problem was it kinda clumped up into one fried ball but wasn't a problem, I just got in it. Bucatini was great, it has a little spice to it but was good added the meatball to it which was awsome. Previously my wife had the salmon. She loved it. I had the short ribs. Wasn't my favorite. Short ribs were tender but I felt the other components didn't come through with the dish. Overall this place is great, been 3 times and not been disappointed. It's one of the few chef driven restaurants in carmel mountain.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place and the food. I'll be back soon. The drinks are always good and if you arrive before 2 pm you can have a latte from the neighboring coffee place.

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  32. Christopher

    San Diego

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was a expected! The meal was great!

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  33. HappyHourSnackers

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to celebrate my girlfriend’s 45th birthday. She had a wonderful dining experience.

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  34. KevinK

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner. I will stop using this app. Ccxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxdddddddddddd

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Worst service I have had in years. 45 minutes for coffee and Bloody Mary’s to arrive. Was like that the whole meal.

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  36. Jjcc

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Not a great night for them. I ordered the burger medium well and they served it medium rare. The fried egg on the burger was completely overcooked. The server discounted the meal but very poor execution from the kitchen

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  37. SteveR

    San Diego

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is great, there are no restaurants nearby at this level. I hope more locals realize what they have here and start eating here, it hasn't been as crowded as it should be both times I was here. If you are thinking of trying this place please do, you won't be disappointed.

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  38. Susan

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Got there in time for happy hour, good prices, had to order any food or drinks at bar even when sitting at a table. Even after happy hour was finished service was sparse. We had a reservation for dinner and they never offered to seat us where there would be a server in main area.

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  39. Aubrey

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great service and good food! Also had live music Friday night.

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  40. Rbeh

    London

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely venue. Menu is a little pricey but the food is good.

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FAQs

Crafted Culture is rated 4 stars by 158 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Crafted  Culture

13480 Evening Creek Dr N, San Diego, CA 92128

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Scripps Ranch
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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