Charlie's has to be one of my favorite places to eat ever. Super friendly staff, Charlie herself comes by every single time. Wait staff and bartenders are all great. Tracy was our server tonight, possibly the best service we've ever had! The food was also great, especially the mussels and the potato skins. Fried pollack is hand breaded. Smelt battered in house too. Kids Mac and cheese, Charlie brings candy for the kids. What's not to love? If we could, we'd go every week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Skins with Cheese
Jim V.
Great Ambiance and a classic dive bar feel with upscale food. The staff made me feel very comfortable and at home.
Robin Moore
My husband and I treated my mother to lunch at Charlie's and this was a very nice experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
John Shaler
Love this place. Food is great and great prices. The waitresses are awesome and Charlie herself is the cutest darn person ever. One of a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Nelson
Drinks are way to strong an everyone try to talk to me. Service was great
Sara S.
The staff is always kind and friendly. Food is always good Charlie is a bright spot of sweet sunshine when she walks around checking on tables.
Sarah S.
A friend introduced me to this place, and I'm so glad she did. We had the famous house made mozzarella sticks, potato skins for app. I ordered a gin and tonic that doesn't skimp on the G and walleye sandwich. My guys and had the wet burrito. Both were really good. We had to go back a few weeks later to bring our kids. The menu is expansive with Mexican dishes, burgers, seafood (shrimp basket, scallop entree, etc), flatbreads, and an array of sandwiches and main entree. My son had the best grilled cheese with bacon, and my daughter got chicken tenders. This time I ordered thr French dip (yum!), and my husband enjoyed the burger. You can't beat the prices and the made from scratch quality food. I'm not a ranch fan, but their homemade dressing was delicious with the mozz sticks. Not fancy, just good food, friendly service at this old bar and grill institution.
Patricia C “Trish” Volkhardt
Great entrees and extras, altogether a family snuggle kind of place ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kurt D.
Probably my favorite bar/restaurant in the area. Food & service is always on point & they mix a mighty nice cocktail. Sort of the hidden gem of Plainfield.
Food was great and a good price and our server Tracy gave us awesome service. I’ll definitely be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Skins with Cheese, Housemade Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Adrianne B.
Finally made it to Charlie's for the first time and was totally CHARMED by the warm welcome from the staff, including Charlie herself! Went on a early afternoon Valentine's Day lunch date and enjoyed the excellent scratch-made fare, including the 1/2 Bang Bang 1/2 Firecracker Shrimp appetizer, a Caesar salad, the Wet Burrito, and the absolutely scrumptious Pan-Seared Sea Scallop Appetizer. I immediately fell in love with the come-as-you-are, old-school 80s interior and music playlist, which inspired some fun singalongs from the floor and bar workers. It was apparent that they have a lot of pride in and enthusiasm for the establishment and truly enjoy working there. Our server Tracy was friendly and fun, gave great recommendations, and saw to our every need. I chose Charlie's specifically after seeing a picture of the sea scallops posted in a local foodie group and I can say, without a doubt, that they exceeded my expectations! And it was truly a "white tablecloth" entree for 1/2 of what it might cost at local seafood restaurants. Charlie's is the quintessential hidden gem AND a good old fashioned watering hole in one :)
Patricia C Volkhardt
Such great entrees and a great staff, friendly and fast ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish & Chips
Dominic Sorenson
Great food, great service, great atmosphere, what else can I say? Charlie's Marg best way to end a bad day with a smile.
Drinks were amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charlie's has to be one of my favorite places to eat ever. Super friendly staff, Charlie herself comes by every single time. Wait staff and bartenders are all great. Tracy was our server tonight, possibly the best service we've ever had! The food was also great, especially the mussels and the potato skins. Fried pollack is hand breaded. Smelt battered in house too. Kids Mac and cheese, Charlie brings candy for the kids. What's not to love? If we could, we'd go every week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Skins with Cheese
Great Ambiance and a classic dive bar feel with upscale food. The staff made me feel very comfortable and at home.
My husband and I treated my mother to lunch at Charlie's and this was a very nice experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Love this place. Food is great and great prices. The waitresses are awesome and Charlie herself is the cutest darn person ever. One of a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drinks are way to strong an everyone try to talk to me. Service was great
The staff is always kind and friendly. Food is always good Charlie is a bright spot of sweet sunshine when she walks around checking on tables.
A friend introduced me to this place, and I'm so glad she did. We had the famous house made mozzarella sticks, potato skins for app. I ordered a gin and tonic that doesn't skimp on the G and walleye sandwich. My guys and had the wet burrito. Both were really good. We had to go back a few weeks later to bring our kids. The menu is expansive with Mexican dishes, burgers, seafood (shrimp basket, scallop entree, etc), flatbreads, and an array of sandwiches and main entree. My son had the best grilled cheese with bacon, and my daughter got chicken tenders. This time I ordered thr French dip (yum!), and my husband enjoyed the burger. You can't beat the prices and the made from scratch quality food. I'm not a ranch fan, but their homemade dressing was delicious with the mozz sticks. Not fancy, just good food, friendly service at this old bar and grill institution.
Great entrees and extras, altogether a family snuggle kind of place ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably my favorite bar/restaurant in the area. Food & service is always on point & they mix a mighty nice cocktail. Sort of the hidden gem of Plainfield.
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Food was great and a good price and our server Tracy gave us awesome service. I’ll definitely be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Skins with Cheese, Housemade Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Finally made it to Charlie's for the first time and was totally CHARMED by the warm welcome from the staff, including Charlie herself! Went on a early afternoon Valentine's Day lunch date and enjoyed the excellent scratch-made fare, including the 1/2 Bang Bang 1/2 Firecracker Shrimp appetizer, a Caesar salad, the Wet Burrito, and the absolutely scrumptious Pan-Seared Sea Scallop Appetizer. I immediately fell in love with the come-as-you-are, old-school 80s interior and music playlist, which inspired some fun singalongs from the floor and bar workers. It was apparent that they have a lot of pride in and enthusiasm for the establishment and truly enjoy working there. Our server Tracy was friendly and fun, gave great recommendations, and saw to our every need. I chose Charlie's specifically after seeing a picture of the sea scallops posted in a local foodie group and I can say, without a doubt, that they exceeded my expectations! And it was truly a "white tablecloth" entree for 1/2 of what it might cost at local seafood restaurants. Charlie's is the quintessential hidden gem AND a good old fashioned watering hole in one :)
Such great entrees and a great staff, friendly and fast ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish & Chips
Great food, great service, great atmosphere, what else can I say? Charlie's Marg best way to end a bad day with a smile.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kind of a whole in the ground food only ok
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2