A P Crafters Kitchen & Bar

A P Crafters Kitchen & Bar is the new restaurant spot in Westport Village just off Herr Lane. Me and my hubby was there for dinner last week...I know, it was not a great time to go. They were just recognized in The Courier-Journal and the place was very busy and very noisy, especially when you have been seated in the bar area where you don't want to be. But not only were we seated in the bar area, we were seated in an area that was on the way to the kitchen for every single server and other staff members. For about two hours, we got to see them racing back and forth around the restaurant, it was not a relaxing atmosphere.

The food was pretty good. I had the pastrami on sour dough with fresh fruit. I really liked the pastrami because it was flavorful and sliced very thinly and while I am not a sour dough bread fan, the bread was thinly sliced and good. For a side item, you had a choice of fries (sweet potato fries was $1.50 extra), slaw or fresh fruit and I hesitated, but I chose the fruit. I was trying to do the  healthy thing, but when I cannot eat the fruit at all, because its too hard, I'm just not happy. I think you already know that the fresh fruit is not fresh and comes out of a bag and a lot of times is cut when not ripe and placed in the bag just before they freeze it.  The melons (Cantaloupe and Honey Dew) were as hard as a brick and just not edible. The hazards of knowledge!

My hubby made a better choice by going with the slaw for his side, it was good. He ordered the hamburger with bacon and a fried egg on top. He said it was very good. I usually taste whatever he is having for dinner but I didn't on this occasion, probably because the egg made it a little messy. We definitely skipped dessert because I just wanted to get out of the noisy environment.

Many of the menu items were very reasonable with most items being under $10.00. AP Crafters Kitchen and Bar will see me again when I can sit in the dining room away from the bar noise and all the traffic headed to the kitchen. I am sure I'll enjoy the food even more.

Tips if you go:
When checking in ask to be seated outdoors or in the dining room, which ever you prefer.
Arrive 30-45 minutes earlier than you want to eat, you will probably have a wait depending on when you go.
For two people dining in, be prepared to spend up to $50.00, depending on your beverage choices.
Enjoy, the food is good!