Restaurants near Charleston

“Our favorite place to eat for a home cooked meal! Always delicious, super fast and very friendly!”

“Hello, my name is Spike! Until today I had been clean, no Larb for 5 months.

Thai Chicken Bowl operates in an old gas station in Charleston, AR. It is a bare bones mom and pop operation. The restaurant is barren of décor and a vacuum of ambiance. Order at the counter. The food is delivered to your table. Minimal, but adequate service.

For some reason, I don’t know why I ordered the stinky beef Larb. I just don’t know why. Too late now. I liked this Laotian version even with the smelly overtones of fish sauce. Am I hooked on Larb, or is it self-mortification? Neither, I think I have accepted the challenge to master my phobia of fish sauce. And frankly I have found that good Larb is well ….pretty good. The description on the menu “Spicy Beef” sucked me in. The meal was filled with thin sliced steak, noodles some type of greens, seasoned with chili pepper and a vinegary sauce. Not too bad. My wife had the Coconut Fried Rice with Chicken. A big plate of food, but not outstanding taste. The Egg Drop soup was fair. It could have been a little hotter (temp).

The restaurant has a big varied menu. Chicken Fried Rice seems to be the restaurant’s signature dish. Charleston is a small town. I’m thinking the locals appreciate having an Asian food option.”

“Does NOT recommend! Food was okay. We arrived at 7:49 and a family of 3 was ordering ahead of us. Initially our service was okay. Waiter took our order and in about 15 minutes, He brought out food and was nice. We decided to get a few of their limited fried pies, I went to the window to order and the waitress (I’m going to name her Karen) said we are actually closed. My response was Me: Oh, I’m sorry I didn’t know. “Karen” then said in a snotty tone. “it’s right on the door”. Rude much? Me: I guess I missed it. My sister: That was just rude. Karen: What? My sister: That was rude! Me: telling my daughter to get her stuff we are leaving. Karen: It’s fine take your time. Me: No ma’am, we are leaving.”

“Food was good. Not going to say the greatest but I can definitely say it was not bad. I wouldn't mind coming back here. Food came out hot and well prepared and in good time. Staff was friendly and will recommend this place to others to come try it out.”

“I love this place. They worked with me on a very short notice to prepare some takeout catering for an event for 20 people within 2 days. Their price was excellent, especially considering the serving size and quality of the food. Everyone at my event enjoyed the food and it was ready when I arrived to pick it up. Don't hesitate to stop by this place and I know I will be visiting many times while I am out that way.”

“Great Food. Great people Simple”

“These girls make a good sandwich - everything perfectly placed on the sandwich. Very clean and organized inside. The manager is doing an awesome job at this location !!”

“Best ice in town...hands down”

“Everything is delicious! Love the Juan's menu on Fridays”

“My family and I ate there for the first time on November 11, we absolutely loved the food. The portions were huge, the food was cooked perfect. The price of the food was extremely reasonable as well. We were impressed by how fast we received our three dishes. Also the waitresses came around quite often, that doesn’t happen at most restaurants. We will keep coming back.”

“My wife and I stopped here on the way out of town, after our weekend getaway. To use the word of our amazing waitress Misty, I am a very well versed burger snob. When I tell you that I have had a lot of good burgers, please trust that our drives are often planned around a good burger joint. We live 4 hours away, and I’m already scheming how I can get to stop here again. The Dignature is your absolute best bet if you are a burger snob like me!! Thank you for the great food and great service!!”

“Always the best pizza best service a little drive very well worth it must get extra pizza to bring home❤️”

“I'm picky, and my fajita chicken quesadilla with chips and salsa were delicious. Was very clean, and the service was great. Two with me loved theirs, too! Highly recommended!!!”