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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
What to order at Craft Ale House
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Scampi | 79 g | 91.2 g |
| Beef Nachos | 51.2 g | 45.2 g |
| Beet & Goat Cheese Salad | 93.9 g | 34.7 g |
| Shrimp & Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Funky Farmhouse Mussels | 77.8 g | 32.8 g |
| Roasted Pork Sandwich | 43.8 g | 23.6 g |
| Double-Cut Duroc Pork Chops | 73.4 g | 23.1 g |
| Stout-Braised Short Rib | 4.6 g | 19.4 g |
| Buttermilk Tenders | 52 g | 18.1 g |
| Fried Oysters | 0 g | 16.4 g |
| Chicken Banh Mi | 30 g | 16.1 g |
| Shrimp Po’Boy | 39.9 g | 14 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
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: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttermilk Tenders - $12: Lightly breaded chicken tenderloin, buttermilk marinated, fried crisp, choice of: Harrissa chili, Bourbon BBQ or Honey Chipotle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Funky Farmhouse Mussels - $16: Saison Farmhouse Ale, leeks, bacon, blue cheese, garlic, wilted spinach, served with garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Nachos - $15: Seasoned grass-fed beef, spicy beer cheese, tomato, red onion, jalapenos, house-fried flour tortillas, chipotle crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black & Blue Crostini - $15: Cajun seasoned steak, whipped blue cheese, arugula, crispy onions, horseradish crema, toasted crostini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oysters - $15: Beer-battered Virginia oysters, hand-cut fries, lemon-dill aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Soup
- Potato Leek Soup - $9: Creamy potato leek soup, crispy leek topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caesar Salad - $12: Baby romaine, garlic croutons, house-made Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek-Style Salad - $14: Chopped Romaine, Feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled peppers, Kalamata olives, red onion, oregano vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet & Goat Cheese Salad - $15: Roasted beets, fried goat cheese, cucumber, red onions, romaine lettuce, agave citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Parmesan Sandwich - $18: Grass-fed meatballs, Provolone and Parmesan cheeses, homemade marinara sauce, pesto drizzle, served with hand-cut fries or side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $18: Beer-battered fresh-caught cod, hand-cut fries, house-made remoulade sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrées
- Seafood Scampi - $26: Shrimp, mussels, cod, diced tomato, white wine garlic butter sauce, Tagliatelle pasta, garlic bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stout-Braised Short Rib - $28: Bone-in short rib, Cheddar and scallion Yukon mashed potatoes, crispy Brussels sprouts with bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parmesan-Crusted Mahi - $26: Fresh-caught Mahi, lemon cous cous, broccoli rabe, roasted red pepper tomato cream Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double-Cut Duroc Pork Chops - $27: Apple cider-brined and grilled Duroc pork chops, apple chutney, Bourbon sweet potatoes, garlic spinach Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Grits - $26: Honey butter Cajun shrimp, smoked Gouda stone ground grits, bacon-sauteed Swiss chard Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding: Topped with vanilla whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Add-ons
- Add Grilled Chicken - $5: Add-on for salads Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Grilled Shrimp - $7: Add-on for salads Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Fried Egg Topping - $3: Burger topping Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Thick-cut Applewood Bacon Topping - $3: Burger topping Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Roasted Hot Peppers - $1: Sandwich add-on Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Broccoli Rabe w/ Garlic - $1: Sandwich add-on Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
Frequently Asked Questions about Craft Ale House
- What is the highest-protein dish at Craft Ale House?
- Seafood Scampi, at roughly 91.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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