Craft Kitchen & Beer Bar — Restaurant in King

I come here to meet friends quite often, so I'd say I'm quite familiar with this spot. Foodie friends will come up from downtown just to chill on the patio with me. I've brought visitors from Hong Kong and Chicago here and they had a lovely time.

This cannot be emphasized enough: Everyone there is very friendly. I really like everyone and they've been nothing but amazing to me, my friends, and my family.

Food: it's really good. I've been through the whole tapas/appetizer list, all of which are excellent. Portion sizes on the tapas list vary (the mussels are a generous, whereas the pork belly and scallops are small) so there's something for everyone. On the subject of the pork belly and scallops, both are cooked to perfection. It's a favourite for a lot of us, though mine is probably the tartare. The calamari is likewise excellent, not overcooked in the slightest. Oysters are half priced Fridays, and lovely.

Coles notes on oysters from someone who has been known to carry shucking knives in his car: east coast, properly shucked and separated from the shell, haven't yet had a shell fragment in the oyster than I can recall. Served with lemon and horseradish, and a couple sauces (I wanna say a shalloty red wine vinaigrette, but my memory might be failing me)

I don't always order a main, because I like grazing on the smaller plates, but every main I've had has been very good. Not once has a steak been overdone (medium rare, thank you very much). The fish has always been amazing. The only dish I've come away not absolutely loving was the Wagyu burger. It was really good, don't get me wrong, I'm just still not convinced a burger is the best use of Wagyu. It was still yummy, so that's a personal problem.

Drinks: I've been around the cocktail list. They are really good. I would highly recommend a cocktail. The beer list is good too. I'm often on my motorcycle when I swing by (when it isn't winter) and I can attest that their non-alcoholic beverage selection is quite good, from excellent mocktails to interesting sodas... Which is perfect, cause I can enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage on the patio still if I'm riding and joining friends for a patio drink.

Ambiance: it's not a huge space, and I like it that way. Very tall ceilings. The bar dominates the inside area as it should be. The patio is huge and lovely when it's warm enough to enjoy it.

Definitely one of my favourite spots in the King township. 100% will continue to come regularly.

Photos are just what I could pull up quick on the phone, I'll update with more...

Small upscale place in Schomberg, seating about 20 people on the main floor and maybe another 10 in a small loft area at the back. Very cozy and inviting atmosphere. Both food and drink menus were a single page each, but the offerings were great. We had a blackened haddock 'BLT' (with pancetta for bacon, though you can have it without this ingredient) with parmesan garlic fries, and a roasted chickpea and quinoa bowl. Service was friendly and attentive. Local craft beer was good, but they had a couple of cocktails I wish we had tried, including a "Smoking Barrel" that is served inside what looks like a glass cake stand, the entire thing filled with smoke. Anyone who enjoys a smoky, peaty whisky would want to try this! I was impressed that Schomberg -- population 2,656 people -- would have a restaurant that serves fancy drinks and food. The only downside of this visit was that we had to leave before the next reservation on our table; I guess that's the downside of being small. But we'll be back for a cocktail next time we're...

Craft Kitchen is a gem........the cocktails are so fun, delicious and pretty. I am told the craft beer is great from my other half. I can't say enough about the menu.... the variety, quality of all of the food is consistently excellent all made with fresh ingredients from scratch. Seafood options are plentiful with Grilled Calamari, Fresh Oysters, Mussels, Pan Seared Scallops and Pork Belly with an amazing sauce. I have had most menu items and nothing disappoints. The Steak, Farmhouse chicken, Tuna Poke, Pasta, Wagu Burger with the best fries I have ever had are just some of what is offered. The Summer Risotto is amazing. It is not just the food and drinks that make Craft Kitchen special...it is the entire team of staff who set the tone. Craft Kitchen opened mid pandemic and has so quickly earned a loyal clientele from word of mouth. It is a very pleasant and happy place to chill, enjoy great food and drinks inside or on the patio. So glad you...