What are your business hours?

We are open from 11 AM to 9 PM, Monday through Thursday, and 11 AM to 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. We are closed on Sundays.

Do you offer takeout or delivery?

Yes, we offer takeout and delivery services through our website and third-party delivery partners.

Where are you located?

We are located at 400 S Baldwin Ave #905.

Do you have vegetarian or gluten-free options?

Yes, we have a separate vegetarian menu and can accommodate gluten-free requests with advance notice.

Can I make a reservation for a large group or event?

Yes, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance to make arrangements for large groups or events.

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Craft By Smoke and Fire in Arcadia

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Craft By Smoke and Fire, the premier Barbecue restaurant in Arcadia, CA, is dedicated to serving up mouth-watering, slow-cooked meats that will leave you craving for more. Located at 400 S Baldwin Ave #905, our restaurant is a haven for BBQ enthusiasts and foodies alike. At Craft By Smoke and Fire, we're passionate about crafting the perfect blend of flavors and textures to create an unforgettable dining experience. Our menu features a range of delicious options, from tender brisket and fall-off-the-bone ribs to savory sausages and flavorful sides. Whether you're in the mood for a casual lunch or a night out with friends, our Barbecue restaurant is the perfect spot to relax and indulge in some good old-fashioned comfort food. Our commitment to using only the freshest ingredients and time-honored cooking techniques ensures that every bite is a taste sensation. So why wait? Come visit us at Craft By Smoke and Fire today and taste the difference for yourself. We can't wait to welcome you to our Barbecue restaurant in Arcadia!

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Craft By Smoke and Fire serves up mouthwatering barbecue with a focus on quality meats and creative sides. Reviewers rave about the tender brisket, flavorful ribs, and generous portions. While some find the prices a bit steep, most agree it's worth the splurge for the exceptional food and welcoming atmosphere.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

OpenTable: 4.5/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

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DC -Google user

10 months ago

We came here to celebrate my husbands bday. Food was cooked to perfection. Customer service was good. The manager is very kind gave us shots and wrote happy bday in it. We ordered the all smoke platter. We have plenty of left overs for dinner...Read More

Dine inAtmosphere: 5

Cris Pantz -Google user

a year ago

No wait on a Saturday night? Awesome! We decided on a table in the outside seating section. While waiting for our orders, we were served a complimentary giant Bavarian pretzel with honey mustard and cheese sauce made in-house. The pretzel was awesome, toasted and lightly salted...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Brisket Burrito, Garlic Bread, Rib, Fries, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, Giant Bavarian Pretzel, Brisket and Grits, WaffleSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lotShared parking with all the business

AndyMike Emata -Google user

2 years ago

I always see this place jammed pack for dinner with a long queue. We decided to book a reservation for Sunday Brunch for 11AM and watched the crowd roll in during the meal. They have a very limited extra brunch menu (in addition to their full menu) that included their take on a SoCal brunch: chilaquiles, chicken & waffles (Nashville hot chicken with a red velvet waffle), chicken fried steak, and a breakfast burrito. The brunch drink specials were their famous Bloody Mary for $8 or a bottle of brut sparkling wine & for $10 - we decided to go for the self-pour mimosa (which we prefer since only want to bubbles and my husband likes lots of O). The others in our group ordered a coffee and an Arnold Palmer. We started the meal with the Mountain High Loaded Fries with Nashville Hot Chicken (the other choices of protein was brisket or smash burger). The crisscut fries has their own delicious seasoning that went well with the hot chicken. To add to the savoriness, the cheese sauces really made this appetizer feel hardy. The coleslaw and b & pickles really helped cut through the richness of this starter. This was perfect to share to kick off brunch The coffee drinker ordered the the breakfast burrito with jalapeno cheddar sausage and a side order of the red velvet waffle. There was so much sausage in her burrito that she took half of the sausage out - finished the burrito like normal then ate the half of the sausage separately with the red velvet waffle (sweet, savory and a little spice). The Arnold Palmer drinker ordered the brisket grilled cheese. It's wild they grill the brisket, sauce and 3 cheese blend together, then roll the contents into the sandwich. He ordered the pickles on the side, which think was a mistake because he needed the crisp sweet & tart pickles to cut through the richness of the sandwich. His side was the Street Corn Named Desire that was pretty bomb (I had a bite). My husband and I shared the brisket Burrito and stockburger with a premium side brisket & grits. The brisket burrito was amazing! I'm from Texas, so could taste the smoked flavor of the brisket and loved the leaner quality of the beef. The stockburger was ridiculously massive. It was so high that had to smash it down to a manageable size. The double smash burger had a nice crunch-char that went well with the smoky brisket and creamy mac and cheese. The brisket & grits were a league on their own - too heavy to be it's own entree. The parmesan grits and savory chopped brisket was decedent and well with the $2 premium side upcharge. The ambiance was nice - the seats had nice padding in a charcoal color leather. Lots of warm wood elements. Very much a nice, contemporary barbeque restaurant than a chop shop in Lockhart. The place reminded me of Houston's (the restaurant chain, not the city). Our server was Ashley - very friendly, made great recommendations, and even surprised us with a complimentary shot. The bartender called it a Sunday Funday, she renamed it a Pink Flamingo - it tasted like X rated infused vodka and lemon-lime soda. Such a nice treat!

Dine inBrunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Brisket BurritoPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

regis kwong -Google user

3 years ago

Like all my fellow Yelpers who left great reviews for this restaurant, I am too were totally impressed by the food and service of this new addition to the Santa Anita Mall food scene. We had an awesome experience here for lunch. The people are so...Read More

Dine inLunch$20–30

Claudia Carlos -Google user

2 years ago

This place is like coming home to a BBQ on a Sunday Funday. The chef, waiter and bartenders were all so welcoming. The food was so fulfilling. Just the starters alone got me full so make sure you take it slow and...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lot, Valet, Free parking garage

Paulin -Google user

2 years ago

Briskets are amazing, love the Brussels sprouts and garlic bread. The cocktails are alright, they look cute though especially with the bathtub 🛁 service needs improvement, it took us almost 25mins to place an order in, but the manager, Marco, is doing a great job...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Rib

Jackie Lee -Google user

2 years ago

This place has great bbq, burgers, drinks and positive vibes. Our second time here, this time at the bar. They are pretty busy but if you can’t get a reservation you can try to find open seating anywhere at the bar. If you have a...Read More

Dinner$30–50

Ryan Nichols -Google user

2 years ago

Phenomenal food and even better experience!!!! I'm a huge fan of BBQ and it usually takes me a few visits before I really trust a place, but these wonderful folks won me over on the first try. Our server, Ashley W, is fast, attentive, informative, sincere,...Read More

Poly Gone -Google user

2 years ago

This is a fantastic BBQ spot at the Westfield Arcadia Mall. I ordered the 1/2 Pound Prime Brisket, 1/2 Pound Pastrami, Smoked Brisket and Short Rib Sausage, Prime Brisket Quesadilla and Sides of Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Mac & Cheese. My servers Edgar...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50

Pamela Allen -Google user

a week ago

Highly recommend! Amazing Service! Large party of 60 for a graduation dinner and this crew rocked!!! The smoked meat was fire 🔥 tomahawk tender and seasoned perfectly. Brisket tender. Short rib fall off the bone. Mac and brussel sprouts delish. Not one complaint. Worth every...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Diane Duong -Google user

3 years ago

Meats were delish. I believe my friend got the last supper (that's what the dish is called) everyone loved the meats! My friend was nice enough to share so from their plate I tried the meat from the tomahawk steak, pastrami, and the sausage. All...Read More

Bishwajeet Singh -Google user

5 months ago

This Review is solely based on the brisket burrito. I placed order through their website, no call in orders. I went in to pick up, plenty of parking, the guy in the front was very cheerful and i asked for condiments after he handed...Read More

Take outDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Brisket BurritoPlenty of parkingFree parking lotGood number of parking spots!

Sarah Shaikh -Google user

a year ago

Overall, wonderful halal food option. Great flavors, quality ingredients, lots of seating, and great service. Food: food tasted great! I loved the birria tacos, brisket, sausages were great too. I just wish the portion sizes were a little larger for the price. Their waffle fries were amazinggg Service:...Read More

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Birria Tacos, Garlic Bread, FriesPlenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free parking garage

Eduardo -Google user

a year ago

My girlfriend and I came here after a long day of shopping at Forever 21 only for her to walk out with absolutely nothing!!! I was furious!! I needed a drink! PRONTO!!! (Insert angry face) After further research I realized that conveniently there was a Craft by Smoke & Fire where Wood Ranch used to be so I made a reservation. I got in my car with the quickness and drove 1 min from the Forever 21 parking lot down to the Craft parking lot. I furiously opened my car door and made my way towards the entrance of the restaurant of what once was Wood Ranch, only to realize a reservation wasn't necessary as this place was emptier than a Jennifer Lopez concert. (IYKYK) We were swiflty seated upon our arrival because it was less busier than the Pasadena location. Our server Miguel se puso trucha, locos en carrucha because although it was very slow, he was wearing many hats and serving several tables at a time. Anywayz.... I went ahead and ordered meself a "Burn the Ships" cocktail only to find out that no ships were burned in the making of this drink, literally they forgot to add the smoke. (AaarrrRR) I got my girlfriend a water as punishment and because it was free, but don't worry guys I got her a lemon to quench her thirst and hopefully her appetite too. I ordered the prime rib brisket quesadilla which was exquisite, definitely recommend it 5/5. I would say you could share it with another person, but I didn't. I also got the ½ lb brisket with a side of garlic and herb mashed potatoes that were drier than my mouth after smoking a bowl. Oh and by the way, the cornbread (came with the brisket) was delicious . While waiting for my entree Miguel must've noticed the frustration in my face and brought me a complimentary adios mf shot only to find out that he was giving every body else one too. To conclude this review, the food was good, the ambiance compared to the Pasadena location was mehh... And Miguel's service was superb! Definitely will not be bringing my girlfriend back to this location again as Forever 21 is just within walking distance! (For all intents and purposes, this is satire and my girlfriend was fed my leftovers.)

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 2Rib

cindy -Google user

2 years ago

Service is phenomenal, got seated within minutes. The steak, and brisket is flavorful, juicy & melts into your tastebuds. All the sides we tried were amazing as well. It’s almost like a palette refresher so you don’t get overwhelmed by savory flavors. I can see why it’s so...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50

I k -Google user

5 months ago

My son and I love our experiences at Craft in Arcadia. This is our third visit, and the staff and food quality never fail to impress! Bernie was our waitress this time, and she was so kind and attentive to our family. She checked in with...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Steak, Fries

William Lim -Google user

4 months ago

Great food, good portions, good price. Tony was very cool and helpful in helping us select what to order. This is where to go if you want to eat meat.

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Short Rib Birria Quesadilla

Charlene Gardella -Google user

3 months ago

My coworker recommended me this place. The staff is super friendly and helpful with recommendations. I got the wagyu baldwin burger with waffle fries and a side of Mac and cheese. I got to try some of my friend’s short rib birria quesadilla and some...Read More

Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseSuitable for all group sizesNo waitBooth seating

Jesus ChaVarin -Google user

2 years ago

The first time I went inside, it got my appetite just by the smell of this place. It was an incredible experience in the place. I have decided to go for the most famous Sandwich in the place, M.A.C Rib! It was so delicious and...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30

Matthew Gaw -Google user

4 months ago

Honestly, I was shocked that this is literally the best BBQ I've had. I don't like to be hyperbolic with my reviews, but I really stand by this. I've been to expensive BBQ and hole-in-the-wall BBQ and this wins. The quality of the food was...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Rib, Fries, SaladPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

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