The Craftsman Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing The Craftsman, a culinary gem located at 1609 Maple Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ. This vibrant restaurant combines an inviting atmosphere with a menu that showcases a delightful fusion of flavors. Renowned for its attentive service, The Craftsman guarantees each visit is a memorable occasion. The dishes are a testament to culinary craftsmanship: the crispy Asian calamari offers a tantalizing sweet-heat experience, while the braised short rib melts in your mouth. Guests rave about the creamy delight of rigatoni alla vodka as well.
The artistic presentation extends to their exquisite drinks menu, featuring unique cocktails and non-alcoholic options crafted in-house. From cozy family nights to grand celebrations, the restaurant adapts to every need, all while ensuring that every detail—from decor to service—is thoughtfully executed. Join the excitement at The Craftsman, where every meal is a celebration of taste and community.
Craft Cocktails - Mocktails
Virgin Mockingbird
Cold-pressed kale and ginger, lime, agave, cayenne and salt rim.
Arnold Palmer
The Performer
Cold-pressed pineapple, apple, and ginger, agave, lime juice.
Heineken 0.0
Pale lager, non-alcoholic. South Holland, NE.
Beer Menu - Bottles
All Day Menu - Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Shredded chicken, chipotle-tomato broth, fresh corn, black beans and crispy tortillas.
Bar Burger With Soup Of The Day
8 oz burger patty lettuce and tomato, American, Swiss, or Cheddar.
Sweet Miso Glazed Salmon With House Salad
Atlantic salmon filet, sweet miso glaze, ancient grains or white rice, baby bok choy, blood orange glaze.
Fettuccine Carbonara With House Salad
Imported diced pancetta, creamy Parmesan sauce, black pepper, peas, asiago cheese.
Chicken "Under A Brick" With House Salad
Free-range chicken breast, hand-cut fries, mixed green salad, crispy chicken "Chicharron".
Chicken "Under A Brick" With Soup Of The Day
Free-range chicken breast, hand-cut fries, mixed green salad, crispy chicken "Chicharron".
Bar Burger With House Salad
8 oz burger patty, lettuce and tomato, American, Swiss, or Cheddar.
Sweet Miso Glazed Salmon With Soup Of The Day
Atlantic salmon filet, sweet miso glaze, ancient grains or white rice, baby bok choy, blood orange glaze.
Fettuccine Carbonara With Soup Of The Day
Imported diced pancetta, creamy Parmesan sauce, black pepper, peas, asiago cheese.
Early Bird Menu
Children's Menu
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH FRIES
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH SERVED WITH FRENCH FRIES
Pasta With Butter
Pasta with butter
MEATBALL SLIDERS WITH CHIPS
MEATBALLS SLIDERS SERVED WITH FRENCH FRIES
MAC AND CHEESE
MACARONI PASTA WITH HOMEMADE CREAM CHEESE SAUCE
KIDS STEAK FRITES
KIDS STEAK FRITES SERVED WITH FRENCH FRIES
MAC & CHEESE BITES
MAC & CHEESE BITES SERVED WITH MARINARA SAUCE AND SPICY RANCH DRESSING
Chicken Tenders With Fries
Chicken tenders fried served with french fries
Mac & Cheese
Meatball Sliders With Fries
Signature Burger
8 oz burger pattie, brioche bun, whisky onions, double-smoked bacon, aged Cheddar, spicy craftsman burger sauce.
Bar Burger
8 oz burger patty, lettuce and tomato, American, swiss, or cheddar.
Black Bean & Quinoa Burger
Vegetarian. Creamy avocado spread, beefsteak tomato, baby arugula, side salad.
All Day Menu - Triple Blend Burgers
Dessert Menu
Key Lime Pie
Lime mousse layered with white cake, sweet cream cheese, chocolate curls and lime jelly candy finish.
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Layered milk chocolate and white chocolate mousse and covered in handcrafted chocolate ganache.
Ice Cream A La Carte
Vanilla, strawberry, chocolate.
Cookie Skillet
A homemade rich chocolate chip cookie made on a skillet and served with vanilla ice cream.
Red Velvet Cake
Rich red velvet cake layered with sweet cream cheese filling and finished with a dark chocolate feather garnish.
Filet Medallions
Grilled medallions of beef tenderloin, potatoes O'Brien, sauteed green beans, parsley gremolata, mushroom-peppercorn sauce.
Smoke Seasoned Ribs
BBQ rubbed ribs, homemade coleslaw, homemade French fries, cornbread.
Rotini Primavera
Vegetarian, gluten free. Gluten free pasta, seasonal vegetables, wild mushrooms, truffle oil and garlic.
Fish & Chips
Beer battered cod filet, hand-cut fries, homemade tartar sauce, fresh lemon.
Shrimp Scampi Fettuccine
Sauteed tiger shrimp, garlic-white wine sauce, Italian parsley butter, fettuccine pasta, country bread.
Red Snapper Picatta
Florida red snapper filet, fettuccini pasta, classic picatta sauce.
Shepherd's Pie
Beef tenderloin stew, fresh vegetables, mash potato topping.
Sweet Miso Glazed Salmon
Atlantic salmon filet, sweet miso glaze, ancient grains or white rice, baby bok choy, blood orange glaze.
Lamb Shank
Braised domestic lamb shank, crispy cauliflower, mashed potatoes, natural lamb gravy.
Fettuccini Carbonara
Imported diced pancetta, creamy Parmesan sauce, black pepper, peas, asiago cheese.
Beef Short Ribs
Red wine braised beef short ribs, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, short rib grave, crispy onions.
Chicken "Under A Brick"
Free-range chicken breast, hand-cut fries, mixed green salad, crispy chicken "chicharron".
Chicken Penne Vodka
Penne pasta, creamy vodka sauce, organic chicken breast, asparagus.
All Day Menu - Entrees
All Day Menu - Appetizers
Duck Spring Roll
Homemade duck confit, shitake mushrooms, crunchy cabbage, scallions, ginger dipping sauce.
Asian Wings
Teriyaki-pineapple glaze, grilled pineapple salsa, toasted sesame seeds.
Crab Cake
New England style all lump crab cake, ripe mango slaw, spicy remoulade, small salad.
Spanish Octopus
Grilled, crispy purple potatoes, garlic aioli.
Buffalo Cauliflower
Crispy cauliflower florets, buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing.
Hoisin Glazed Ribs
St Louis pork ribs, sweet hoisin glaze, toasted peanuts, scallions, Chinese mustard.
Lamb Chops
Gluten free. Grilled lamb chops, mint-garlic gremolata hummus, fried chickpeas.
Stuffed Meatballs
Veal, pork and beef meatballs, tomato-basil sauce, mozzarella and parmesan.
Crab & Artichoke Dip
Creamy lump crab dip, Jerusalem artichoke, crispy chips.
Traditional Wings
Crispy wings, creamy buffalo sauce, homemade blue cheese dressing, carrots and celery.
Beets & Goat Cheese
Gluten free. Braised red beets, honey whipped goat cheese, toasted pistachios, baby arugula, balsamic.
Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts, Bacon & Parmesan Cheese
Avocado
Steamed Rice
Hand-Cut French Fries
Garlic Green Beans
All Day Menu - Sides
SIDES
Hand-Cut French Fries
Garlic Green Beans
Avocado
Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts, Bacon & Parmesan Cheese
Steamed Rice
Fish & Chips
Beer battered cod filet, hand-cut fries, homemade tartar sauce, fresh lemon.
Sweet Miso Glazed Salmon
Atlantic salmon filet, sweet miso glaze, ancient grains or white rice, baby bok choy, blood orange glaze.
Rotini Primavera
Vegetarian, gluten free. Gluten free pasta, seasonal vegetables, wild mushrooms, truffle oil and garlic.
Beef Short Ribs
Red wine braised beef short ribs, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, short rib grave, crispy onions.
Red Snapper Picatta
Florida red snapper filet, fettuccini pasta, classic picatta sauce.
Smoke Seasoned Ribs
BBQ rubbed ribs, homemade coleslaw, homemade French fries, cornbread.
WILD MUSHROOM PAPARDELLE
FRESH ASPARAGUS/TRUFFLE BECHAMEL/SHAVED PARMESAN CHEESE/FRESH LEMON/PARSLEY.
Fettuccini Carbonara
Imported diced pancetta, creamy Parmesan sauce, black pepper, peas, asiago cheese.
Shepherd's Pie
Beef tenderloin stew, fresh vegetables, mash potato topping.
Lamb Shank
Braised domestic lamb shank, crispy cauliflower, mashed potatoes, natural lamb gravy.
Chicken Penne Vodka
Penne pasta, creamy vodka sauce, organic chicken breast, asparagus.
Shrimp Scampi Fettuccine
Sauteed tiger shrimp, garlic-white wine sauce, Italian parsley butter, fettuccine pasta, country bread.
Chicken "Under A Brick"
Free-range chicken breast, hand-cut fries, mixed green salad, crispy chicken "chicharron".
Filet Medallions
Grilled medallions of beef tenderloin, potatoes O'Brien, sauteed green beans, parsley gremolata, mushroom-peppercorn sauce.
Entrees
Late Night Menu
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chopped Romaine lettuce, organic chicken breast, creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, croutons.
Bar Burger
Angus beef burger, lettuce, tomato, choice of American, Swiss, or Cheddar cheese. Served with fries or side salad.
Cajun Cheese Fries
Homemade fries, Cajun cheese sauce, bacon bites, scallions.
Chicken Cracklings
Crispy chicken "chicharron", garlic - lime aioli, pickled red onions and cilantro.
Mac & Cheese Bites
Homemade mac and cheese, spicy ranch, marinara sauce.
Asian Wings
Teriyaki - pineapple glaze, grilled pineapple salsa, toasted sesame seeds, scallions.
Buffalo Wings
Traditional buffalo sauce, homemade blue cheese, vegetable crudite.
Stuffed Meatballs
Veal, pork, and beef meatballs, tomato - basil sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
BAVARIAN SOFT PRETZEL
BAVARIAN PRETZEL/ CHEESE SAUCE/ DIJON MUSTARD
Traditional Wings
Crispy wings, creamy buffalo sauce, homemade blue cheese dressing, carrots and celery.
Asian Wings
Teriyaki-pineapple glaze, grilled pineapple salsa, toasted sesame seeds.
Hoisin Glazed Ribs
St Louis pork ribs, sweet hoisin glaze, toasted peanuts, scallions, Chinese mustard.
Crab Cake
New England style all lump crab cake, ripe mango slaw, spicy remoulade, small salad.
Duck Spring Roll
Homemade duck confit, shitake mushrooms, crunchy cabbage, scallions, ginger dipping sauce.
Stuffed Meatballs
Veal, pork and beef meatballs, tomato-basil sauce, mozzarella and parmesan.
Beets & Goat Cheese
Gluten free. Braised red beets, honey whipped goat cheese, toasted pistachios, baby arugula, balsamic.
Buffalo Cauliflower
Crispy cauliflower florets, buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing.
Spanish Octopus
Grilled, crispy purple potatoes, garlic aioli.
Lamb Chops
Gluten free. Grilled lamb chops, mint-garlic gremolata hummus, fried chickpeas.
Crab & Artichoke Dip
Creamy lump crab dip, Jerusalem artichoke, crispy chips.
Appetizers
Fresh Salads
CLASSIC CAESAR WITH SHRIMP
Crispy Romaine hearts, ciabatta croutons, shredded Parmesan cheese, Spanish anchovies. With Shrimp.
AVOCADO SALAD WITH SALMON
Vegetarian. Crispy romaine lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, avocado, crispy onions, bacon vinaigrette. With Salmon.
Baby Gem Salad
Gluten free. Handpicked baby greens, sliced cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, pickled onions, bacon vinaigrette, French cut chicken, salmon or shrimp for an additional charge.
Avocado Salad
Vegetarian. Crispy romaine lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, avocado, crispy onions, bacon vinaigrette, chicken, salmon, or shrimp for an additional charge.
Classic Caesar
Crispy Romaine hearts, ciabatta croutons, shredded Parmesan cheese, Spanish anchovies, French cut chicken, salmon or shrimp for an additional charge.
AVOCADO SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN.
Vegetarian. Crispy romaine lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, avocado, crispy onions, bacon vinaigrette. With Grilled chicken.
Tuna-Orange Salad
Seared ahi tuna, baby arugula, Asian ginger dressing, orange segments, baby tomatoes, crispy wonton.
CLASSIC CAESAR WITH CHICKEN
Crispy Romaine hearts, ciabatta croutons, shredded Parmesan cheese, Spanish anchovies. With grilled Chicken
AVOCADO SALAD WITH SHRIMP
Vegetarian. Crispy romaine lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, avocado, crispy onions, bacon vinaigrette. With grilled shrimp.
CLASSIC CAESAR WITH SALMON
Crispy Romaine hearts, ciabatta croutons, shredded Parmesan cheese, Spanish anchovies. With Salmon
Black Bean & Quinoa Burger
Vegetarian. Creamy avocado spread, beefsteak tomato, baby arugula, side salad.
Bar Burger
8 oz burger patty, lettuce and tomato, American, swiss, or cheddar.
Signature Burger
8 oz burger pattie, brioche bun, whisky onions, double-smoked bacon, aged Cheddar, spicy craftsman burger sauce.
Triple Blend Burgers
All Day Menu - Fresh Salads
Classic Caesar
Crispy Romaine hearts, ciabatta croutons, shredded Parmesan cheese, Spanish anchovies, French cut chicken, salmon or shrimp for an additional charge.
Baby Gem Salad
Gluten free. Handpicked baby greens, sliced cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, pickled onions, bacon vinaigrette, French cut chicken, salmon or shrimp for an additional charge.
Avocado Salad
Vegetarian. Crispy romaine lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, avocado, crispy onions, bacon vinaigrette, chicken, salmon, or shrimp for an additional charge.
Tuna-Orange Salad
Seared ahi tuna, baby arugula, Asian ginger dressing, orange segments, baby tomatoes, crispy wonton.