Craft Ale House – American
This vibrant neighborhood haunt hums with the energy of a classic public house, where the scent of golden-fried oysters and savory potato leek soup drifts through a warm, convivial space. The kitchen elevates comfort to an art form, serving up everything from crispy buttermilk tenders and hand-cut fries to sophisticated plates of funky farmhouse mussels and tangy beet and goat cheese salads. It is a place where craft and community collide, offering a soulful dining experience that feels both familiar and wonderfully refined.
West Ridge Pike +14849328180 http://www.craftalehouse.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, diabetic, whole30, paleo, mediterranean, plant-based, low-fat, heart-healthy, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, weight-watchers, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, low-fodmap, carnivore, volumetrics, detox, tlc, alkaline, aip, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the extensive menu variety that makes it a reliable choice for family gatherings, with loyal diners frequently returning for the consistent selection of options. Celebrated for its diverse range of dishes, the atmosphere provides a familiar and straightforward setting that reviewers highlight as suitable for casual group meals.
Menu
Starters
- Hand-Cut Fries - $8: Rosemary garlic sprinkle, remoulade dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Buttermilk Tenders - $12: Lightly breaded chicken tenderloin, buttermilk marinated, fried crisp, choice of: Harrissa chili, Bourbon BBQ or Honey Chipotle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Funky Farmhouse Mussels - $16: Saison Farmhouse Ale, leeks, bacon, blue cheese, garlic, wilted spinach, served with garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beef Nachos - $15: Seasoned grass-fed beef, spicy beer cheese, tomato, red onion, jalapenos, house-fried flour tortillas, chipotle crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Black & Blue Crostini - $15: Cajun seasoned steak, whipped blue cheese, arugula, crispy onions, horseradish crema, toasted crostini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Oysters - $15: Beer-battered Virginia oysters, hand-cut fries, lemon-dill aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Salads & Soup
- Potato Leek Soup - $9: Creamy potato leek soup, crispy leek topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Classic Caesar Salad - $12: Baby romaine, garlic croutons, house-made Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Greek-Style Salad - $14: Chopped Romaine, Feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled peppers, Kalamata olives, red onion, oregano vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Beet & Goat Cheese Salad - $15: Roasted beets, fried goat cheese, cucumber, red onions, romaine lettuce, agave citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Hearty Fare
- Grass-Fed Pub Burger - $16: PA all natural grass-fed beef, house-ground and char-grilled, lettuce, tomato, served with hand-cut fries or a salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Roasted Pork Sandwich - $16: Pork shoulder slow-roasted with garlic, herbs and beer, roasted red peppers, provolone cheese, Italian long roll, beer jus, served with hand-cut fries or salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Meatball Parmesan Sandwich - $18: Grass-fed meatballs, Provolone and Parmesan cheeses, homemade marinara sauce, pesto drizzle, served with hand-cut fries or side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Po’Boy - $16: Cornmeal-coated fried shrimp, shredded Romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, Cajun Remoulade, served with hand-cut fries or side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Banh Mi - $16: Sweet and spicy Asian chicken, pickled Daikon radish and carrot, shaved cucumber, jalapeno, fresh cilantro, ginger aioli, served with hand-cut fries or a salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fish & Chips - $18: Beer-battered fresh-caught cod, hand-cut fries, house-made remoulade sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Entrées
- Seafood Scampi - $26: Shrimp, mussels, cod, diced tomato, white wine garlic butter sauce, Tagliatelle pasta, garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Stout-Braised Short Rib - $28: Bone-in short rib, Cheddar and scallion Yukon mashed potatoes, crispy Brussels sprouts with bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Parmesan-Crusted Mahi - $26: Fresh-caught Mahi, lemon cous cous, broccoli rabe, roasted red pepper tomato cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Double-Cut Duroc Pork Chops - $27: Apple cider-brined and grilled Duroc pork chops, apple chutney, Bourbon sweet potatoes, garlic spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shrimp & Grits - $26: Honey butter Cajun shrimp, smoked Gouda stone ground grits, bacon-sauteed Swiss chard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
Desserts
- Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding: Topped with vanilla whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Add-ons
- Add Grilled Chicken - $5: Add-on for salads Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Grilled Shrimp - $7: Add-on for salads Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Fried Egg Topping - $3: Burger topping Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Thick-cut Applewood Bacon Topping - $3: Burger topping Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Roasted Hot Peppers - $1: Sandwich add-on Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Broccoli Rabe w/ Garlic - $1: Sandwich add-on Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free