Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill
Newport News
Restaurant in Newport News, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill is a sensible Newport News pick for a casual beer-and-grill meal, especially with an easygoing group or solo diner. Choose it for low-friction dining on Warwick Boulevard; cross-shop Fin Seafood or Schlesinger's Steakhouse when the night needs more ceremony.
About Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill
Choose Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill when the Newport News plan calls for a casual stop rather than a formal night out. It is in Newport News, the dress code is casual, it is open daily from 11 AM, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday.
A casual option in a broad Newport News dining mix
The clearest planning cue is the dress code: Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill is best treated as a relaxed Newport News option, not a venue with a formal dress expectation. If the group wants a simple Newport News choice with casual expectations, it may fit that role. If the night needs a different setting, compare it with other dining choices in the city.
The value case is simplicity. Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill works for diners who want a casual Newport News option with straightforward planning details. It is less useful if the goal is to choose based on a highly specific menu, format, price point, or service detail. For comparison, cross-shop Fin Seafood, Schlesinger's Steakhouse, or Choice Korean Food, Chicken & Cafe depending on the mood of the meal.
Who should choose it, who should compare other options
Choose this when casual dress and daily hours are enough to anchor the plan in Newport News. Skip it if you need details on a specific dining format, menu structure, price point, or special-occasion setup before deciding. NEST Kitchen & Taphouse is another option to compare, while Yamachen Sushi may suit diners looking for a different restaurant choice.
For broader planning, use Our full Newport News restaurants guide to decide whether this should be the main meal or a simpler slot between other plans. If the trip extends beyond the meal, the city pages for Newport News hotels and bars can help with the rest of the itinerary. Other Newport News dining rooms can also help if the group wants a different mood.
Planning details
- Location
- 14346 Warwick Blvd Ste 348, Newport News, VA 23602
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- craft60.com
- Phone
- +17578723500
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill reads like a neighborhood taphouse translated into a craft-era scale. The copy emphasizes a ritual — scan the draft board, take a pint before food, and let the meal unfold — which frames the room as approachable and community-minded rather than pretentious. Sixty taps pushes the program toward reference-level beer selection, but the grill side keeps things grounded: burgers, wings and shrimp anchor the menu so the space feels familiar and comfortable. Overall the tone is warm and relaxed, serving regulars and passersby who want straightforward food with a wide, thoughtfully rotated draft list.
Best For
This is a strong pick for after-work drinks, casual group dinners and weekend meals where sampling matters as much as the plate. The write-up explicitly frames the experience around pacing beers across a meal, which makes Craft 60 well suited to happy hour crowds and groups who plan to linger. Its location on Warwick Boulevard positions it as a neighborhood draw that can handle weeknight traffic and more deliberate weekend dining. For people seeking a relaxed, beer-centric evening with familiar grill fare, this is a reliable, approachable option.
Ordering Tips
Start at the draft board: the description presents the beer list as the meal’s opening chapter, so scan the sixty-tap lineup and pick a style that matches your plan — a crisp lager to start, a fuller IPA or stout with heavier bites. Keep the grill menu simple and shareable: flame-grilled burgers, traditional wings and shrimp preparations are the kinds of dishes that pair naturally with rotating drafts. Treat the evening as a paced tasting — a pint before food, another while you eat — and plan to return to explore tap rotations the menu’s scale invites.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, lively taphouse atmosphere with tastefully designed bar and family-friendly environment.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Chicken and Shrimp on the Barbie
- Thai Shrimp
- Traditional Wings
- Flame-Grilled Burgers
Planning details
Location
14346 Warwick Blvd Ste 348, Newport News, VA 23602 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Choice Korean Food, Chicken & Cafe, Notable alternative
- NEST Kitchen & Taphouse, Notable alternative
- Fin Seafood, Notable alternative
- Yamachen Sushi, Notable alternative
- Schlesinger's Steakhouse, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against Choice Korean Food, Chicken & Cafe, Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill is the broader, less cuisine-specific choice. Pick Craft 60 for a mixed group that wants a taphouse setting; pick Choice Korean Food, Chicken & Cafe when the craving is clearly Korean food or chicken rather than a general grill format.
NEST Kitchen & Taphouse is the closest comparison because both read as casual, group-friendly Newport News options. Craft 60 is the safer call when ease matters more than occasion polish. For a more deliberate dinner, Fin Seafood gives the meal a clearer seafood focus, while Schlesinger's Steakhouse is the better match for a steakhouse-style celebration.
Yamachen Sushi sits in a different lane: choose it when sushi is the point of the meal, not when the group wants beer, grill staples, a flexible table. For booking difficulty, Craft 60 is the easier, lower-pressure option in this set; for ambiance with more occasion weight, Fin Seafood or Schlesinger's Steakhouse should come first.
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Compare Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill | Newport News | No published awards |
| Choice Korean Food, Chicken & Cafe | Newport News | No published awards |
| NEST Kitchen & Taphouse | Newport News | No published awards |
| Fin Seafood | Newport News | No published awards |
| Yamachen Sushi | Yorktown | No published awards |
| Schlesinger's Steakhouse | Newport News | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill good for solo dining?
Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill is in Newport News, has a casual dress code, is open daily.
What should a first-timer know about Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill?
Treat this as a casual Newport News option based on the dress code. The practical draw is simple: it is open daily, with hours from 11 AM to 10 PM most days and later hours on Friday and Saturday until 11:30 PM.
Is Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual, so compare other Newport News choices if you need a different setting; Schlesinger's Steakhouse and Fin Seafood may be useful reference points.
Is lunch or dinner better at Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill?
The posted hours show that Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill opens at 11 AM daily and closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday hours running until 11:30 PM. Pick the time that best fits the rest of your Newport News plans.
What are alternatives to Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill in Newport News?
Compare NEST Kitchen & Taphouse, Schlesinger's Steakhouse, Fin Seafood, Choice Korean Food, Chicken & Cafe, Yamachen Sushi when deciding what kind of meal you want.
Does Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill handle dietary restrictions?
If anyone in the group has a specific restriction or allergy, contact Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill directly before you go.
