Southern Craft Restaurant & Bar

This place is an absolute gem. The mid Ohio valley really needed something like this and this is by far the best restaurant in the valley. I am so glad a good friend recommended it. This is about as close to New Orleans as you will ever get. Their food is off the chain.

Okay, but could have been better: 3.5 stars. The small Caesar salad was adequate in size, but drenched in way too much dressing. The crabcakes were fine, a little salty and with some filler, but in line with expectations for crabcakes that cost $23. A side should have come with that, but I got the separate sautéed spinach with garlic; it was OK. The service was attentive and good, and the restaurant was not too noisy and was clean. I will probably explore other restaurants in the area before returning.

Very yummy! Only complaint would be the bun wasn't my favorite, a brioche bun would have maybe held up a little better, but buns are all usually in personal preference the rest of the burger was great! The Alfredo was perfect and the desert did not disappoint:)

With the difference in quality between a home cooked meal and eating out at an all-time spread, Southern Craft is as close to receiving the level of care you get when preparing your own meal for loved ones.

You truly can tell that everything is literally “crafted” there. You don’t get that kind of depth at a chain restaurant.

As of now they don’t take reservations, which was a little scary with how small the floor space is (a short bar and less than ten tables). However I was really surprised that the wait was less than 30 minutes and I can wholeheartedly say it was well worth it. The limited base ensures that you get next level care from the wait staff, in the concise menu ensures that you get the quality that I’ve already boasted about. I did forget to take a picture of the menu but you can find it easily on their Facebook page.

Having this level of southern authenticity in Parkersburg West Virginia is some thing that I didn’t think I would get to see. From the rue in the gumbo, to the blackened chicken in the Cajun Alfredo, this food is packed with southern flavor. “Make sure you save room for the bread pudding!” The waiter said as he delivered our cocktails. He wasn’t over exaggerating! The bread pudding was the best I’ve had since Gordon Ramsay’s in Las Vegas….topped with a dollop of homemade whipped cream!

Wether you have the privilege of living near this family owned business, or you’re just passing through the area, this is well worth your time.

Ps, as a K-12 art teacher, I really appreciated the cool art throughout the establishment!

The best new restaurant to open in town in a long time. Started off with Pulled Pork Nachos. Then the Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo. And the Bread Pudding for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious. The service was great as well. Highly recommended!