Southern Craft Restaurant & Bar in Parkersburg, West Virginia, offers a refined take on Southern and Cajun cuisine inspired by the owners’ years spent living in Louisiana The menu highlights made-from-scratch dishes such as gumbo, shrimp and grits, Cajun red snapper, and lobster mac and cheese, alongside decadent desserts like bread pudding with homemade rum sauce. The fettuccine arrives in a glossy, rich cream-sauce base, lush with lobster-bisque-like warmth but grounded by a subtle Cajun heat that lingers on the tongue. Generous lumps of crab meat are interspersed through the wide ribbons of pasta, offering pockets of sweet shellfish that contrast nicely with the velvety sauce. The texture hits well: the pasta is al dente, the crab firm but tender, and the sauce coats everything without feeling too heavy—just enough richness to satisfy without overwhelming. The jambalaya has a bold Cajun heat that lingers just enough to remind you it’s Southern-Creole, but it never overwhelms the other elements. The sausage adds a savory, slightly spicy punch, while the tender proteins and vegetables contribute mellow warmth and color. The dish is hearty and comforting — think home-style with a refined twist. Have you been? Grade: A