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Craft by Smoke and Fire - Craft by Smoke and Fire - LA Live, Los Angeles, CA

Craft by Smoke and Fire - LA Live

3.4
3.4
28 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
  • Hot spot
At Craft by Smoke and Fire, we see ourselves as more than a restaurant; our mission is to be a cornerstone in the community. A place where you can find great food made by great people. Craft by Smoke and Fire offers an emotional souvenir in every dish. Craft dishes, Craft cocktails and great entertainment. We don't just feed the body; we focus on the soul. Please note to serve more families in our community, every party has one hour and a half to dine at the table. Thank you again for choosing Craft LA Live.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (213) 536-5160
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Oscar Victoria
  • Catering
    We love to cater and offer a huge selection of items. We deliver, serve on-site and also Grill on-site for all of your catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer elevated private dining for up to 200 guests with no service fee, no reservations fee and no additional costs. Please book your next event by emailing PBan@thesmokeandfire.com.

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.4
3.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.4Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Barbecue

  • Downtown

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Craft by Smoke and Fire - LA Live offers a vibrant dining experience with "really excellent and tasty food" and "great service." Guests enjoy the "nice atmosphere" and a "great cocktail list," ideal for those seeking high-quality BBQ in an upscale, bustling environment. Highly recommended for its "amazing" steak and inventive dishes.

28 Reviews
  1. Monica

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Making a reservation was Easy. But I could tell it was a busy night. Many Tables were not bussed and the bathroom was dirty and not stocked. We had a few servers confused if we were being helped. I ordered Mashed potatoes with my Brisket grilled cheese, but I received a baked potato instead. I didn’t send it back, because it would take too long to get replaced. Food was actually good. Not sure I will be returning to this location .

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  2. AnneMarie

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Left while waiting in line. Stood in line at front desk for 10 minutes while two employees walked back and forth. When I finally got to the front of the line, the hostess walked away again. Went to another restaurant. All the reviews regarding bad service are true. Unless you have unlimited time, don't bother!

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  3. George

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service just seemed off. Took awhile to be seated, other customers who came in after us received their food before us. Food portions were nice, but lacked a certain amount of flavor. The Hennything Is Possible cocktail was the highlight of the meal. Waitress was nice, but hard to track down at times.

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  4. Keisha

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks were good. They have a wonderful BOGO happy hour. Overall the food was just average. Beef ribs were overcooked and brisket fries were basic. However, the short rib birria tacos were very excellent.

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  5. Shylo

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our waiter was terrible! Didn’t see him very much and never had water refills. The host looked stressed and scattered. I noticed it didn’t seem to be just us that was experience terrible service

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  6. Jason

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location in LA Live. Got seated promptly and did not see a server for 15 minutes. Ordered drinks , appetizers, and water and took another 20 minutes for drinks and still no water. They were out of chili (they did not tell me until 15 minutes after ordered) , no broccolini, and a couple of others that I do not remember. We arrived at 5 and did not get served our main course until 6:25. Server was friendly, but super slow and really unattentive and it was not a busy evening. Order was incorrect and we were in such a hurry for a concert, we ate quickly and left. Food was good. First time here and we asked ourselves it was a new restaurant as there were many many kinks. Go back? If I have plenty of time and do not have somewhere I have to be.

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  7. Mladjen

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We need quick stop after the game and this was perfect choice Great food and service love the burger

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  8. Debi

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok, nothing special. Server was not attentive. One of our items we ordered never made it to the table and were charged for it. Beware of service fees and credit card fees. If I had known there was a 3% charge for using a credit card, I would have used my debit card.

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  9. Nia

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our service was horrible and the food was cold. The manager did not accommodate any of the issues. Very disappointing

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  10. Shannon

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were taken to a table next to a table full of dirty dishes and used glasses and napkins. We looked around and saw lots of other tables full of dirty dishes. We thought maybe they just had a rush and were short on staff so we said we’d just sit at the bar. The bar and tables in the bar were also full of used glasses. We felt uncomfortable in a place that either didn’t have enough staff or didn’t care about dirty dishes. So we left and did not eat there.

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FAQs

Craft by Smoke and Fire - LA Live is rated 3.4 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Craft by Smoke and Fire - LA Live

800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Oscar Victoria
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (213) 536-5160
  • Catering
    We love to cater and offer a huge selection of items. We deliver, serve on-site and also Grill on-site for all of your catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer elevated private dining for up to 200 guests with no service fee, no reservations fee and no additional costs. Please book your next event by emailing PBan@thesmokeandfire.com.
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