Came with a group of friends and server was upset that we ordered a round of drinks 45min before closing time. Was very abrasive to our group when we were seated. We order a round of drinks and were having a normal conversation and server came over to hush us. Was strange as we were talking loud but not enough to cause a commotion. maybe they want a quiet bar environment? Probably will not be going back as I prefer a more welcoming environment. Plenty of places in DC w a good cocktail that are inclusive! read more

You've heard of the brunch, but have you heard of the Sunday steak special?!?! I was in the mood for a tiki drink, hubs was in the mood for steak, seemed like a potentially difficult set of preferences to satisfy. But nope (cue angels singing) we headed to Bar Charley and inadvertently learned that if we purchased the scorpion bowl then our steaks would be half priced! Triple score! The scorpion bowl was tropically delicious, on fire, and had like a bouquet of orchid all up on it. Fire AND flowers?! So, it's really knocked out of the park at this point. I ordered the Wagyu culotte. It was cooked perfectly to the temp I asked, thank you very much. The wagyu was very tender and flavorful. Also, I loved the hot and sour bok choy, it came out in a little mini cast iron pan and the bok choy was charred in all the right ways. Plus the hot and sour, au jus was a great dip for the steak! The service was amazing and I definitely plan on returning! read more

Bar Charley - Scorpion Bowl - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A perfect place for Steak lovers that don't want something fancy. This low key spot is in the Adam's Morgan area of DC. A great spot for a drink at the bar, and dinner with friends. The drinks are refreshing, the steaks are juicy, andthe portions are filling, a WIN in my book read more

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I've been to Bar Charley before and have always been happy with their happy hour specials that apply to drinks and food. If you ever go here, you should try the Catalan fries which are incredible. It comes with an egg sunny side up and various cheeses. The fries were really crispy and very easy to share with a group as well. Their HH drinks were pretty good and I ordered the giggle water which had citrus flavors and vodka. I think the drinks were only $6 until 7pm and on Mondays they have an all day HH which is a great idea! Bar Charley is always a great hangout spot. read more

This is a small restaurant so I highly recommend reservations but they can accommodate a large party of 12 or so people. It was too cold the night we were there but the patio looked like a good area to hang out. All of the drinks and food we had were amazing. We had most of the appetizers on the menu, the fries with chimichurri sauce and the wings were so good were ordered multiple plates of it. The service was very good and they definitely ensured our drinks were always full! read more

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The steak was OK here. I asked for medium, and the kitchen cooked it well done. The main gripe here is that the waiter for my section went out his way to avoid eye contact and only visited the table twice during the entire 2-hr meal. This is not what I expect for a restaurant with $46 entrees. Dine here if you want to sip water and chitchat for 2 hours. A public park with a water fountain is better for that scenario however! read more

My friend and I came here on a Saturday for brunch and we had incredible service!! Our server was very nice and cordial. We came here particularly because the two of us love chicken and waffles and there are only a few places in the DC area to get that. It was good, nothing too notable or above and beyond. But the waffle is nice and sweet. We ate in their outdoor patio area which was nice but the heaters weren't that strong so there was a gooooood breeze the whole time. read more

Went here for a happy hour with a friend after several years and had a good time. Bar area has a nice vibe. Service was on par with what you'd expect even when it was busy and the food was fresh and really good. Happy hour prices aren't too bad given that it is DC as well. Recommend the mixed drinks on tap for sure. Would definitely go back. read more

I've been here several times and haven't had a chance to review the place yet. It's a great place for drinks and food. I prefer going when it's not packed with people and enjoy sitting in the bar area. Bartenders are good (some are better than others, no surprise there). Clientele can be a bit on the douchey side (to be fair it's usually the drunk visitors from out of town - as one of those out of towners who comes to DC often, I find the drunken visitors super annoying... on behalf of all out of towners I'm sorry, local folks). Things I've had: Stepdad: Cedar Smoke wood is heated to create smoke for your drink. Flip your glass over (which is filled with smoke, put in your ice cube, and pour your drink into it) Delicious and worth a try for those who enjoy these types of boozy drinks. Charley Burger: very good and goes down well when you're drunk Tiki Drinks: had several items on their tiki menu. love their selection! Fun and yummy to consume. Pros: food and drinks - especially the tiki drinks. Like the underground location Cons: better glassware for their tiki drinks, only a select few come in a cool tiki glass the rest come in regular barware (boo!). Sometimes douchey (especially the out of town and drunk) patrons in the bar read more

Bar Charley - Bar Charley menu! Well, the outside of the drink menu - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Their bottomless mimosa brunch deal is amazing! $25 for bottomless and an entree. Drink all you want within 2 hours. The mimosas weren't too strong but not weak either. A good balance between champagne and oj. Not to mention service was on point. They kept filling up glasses before we were completely done. Truly bottomless. Parking in the area looked iffy, hit or miss. Street parking. We took an Uber and it was great. The venue itself was easy to find with a good big sign. They have indoor bench and single table seating as well as an outdoor patio. No alcohol till 11am outside, so we ate inside since we got there at 10:30... we couldn't wait 30 mins. Food wise it was a good selection. I got the chicken and waffles and was very satisfied. Impressed with the crispy well cooked and seasoned chicken. The waffle itself was a bit bland, wasn't quite sweet but wasn't salty, really had no flavor. Also portion was perfect. At first look it seemed small, but man was I full! Enjoyed my time and company here. Will be back at our next visit. Happy eating! read more

Bar Charley - Bottomless mimosas - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Steaks were below average quality for the high price charged. Very disappointing. Most likely will not return.

We came for happy hour as it was recommended as one of the top in DC for a Sunday. We were slow and missed happy hour, but are so glad we went. We scooted from the natural history museum to here and it was well worth it. The drinks were delicious and the food fabulous. We had the Tuna tartar, steak frites and local greens. We finished with the vanilla creme brûlée with rhubarb compote. All the food was delicious. My girl friend is on a low fodmap diet and they did a great job meeting the no onion and garlic restriction. I would definitely recommend Bar Charley to anyone. read more

Random links and drinks with the girls on a Monday night with Bar Charleys all night happy hour was the best way to unwind and nearly close to nothing in price given it was happy hour. The menu is very different and many items are not for an immature taste palette. I had the tuna tartare, catalan fries, and crispy brussels sprouts paired with 2 daiquiris and moscow mules. Which each of these items were extremely flavorful and paired great with each other. read more

I'll start with the fact the drinks and burgers were very good, but our evening was not very enjoyable due to a few things. 1. They have a lovely set up with a patio and and heaters and string lights. Unfortunately, they also have two random picnic tables that are in the dark (no lights whatsoever), very close to the alley (saw 3 rats), and with no heaters. We were seated there despite having reservations and tables that were open during our meal. The two tiny tea lights they gave us to see our one shared menu kept going out. It was bad. 2. The bus boy spilled water down my back and ran away without an apology. I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt that he didn't see he actually got me wet considering it was PITCH BLACK where we were seated. read more

This spot is well known for it's all night happy hour on Mondays but I figured I'd give it a try for brunch as a last minute option on a Sunday. As for the location it's pretty tightly packed on the inside but they do have ample patio and courtyard seating. I had a larger group but we were quickly seated by the host. The brunch menu consists of 2 options one priced at $35 which includes one entree and bottomless mimosas (only one flavor) and the second option which consists of one entree and bottomless mimosas (multiple flavors) for about $40.95 which includes orange, pomegranate, grapefruit, and pineapple flavor options. I went with the second option and the mimosas were solid, our waitress did a great job of making sure the pitchers continued to come within the hour and a half time limit for the table. As for the food I ended up wanting something not so breakfast related so I ordered the cinnamon sugar donut holes as an appetizer and the fried rice entree which came with bacon, a sauce to pour on the rice and a fried egg. The cinnamon donut holes were really good, soft baked, sweet but not overbearing. As for the fried rice the presentation was good but that was about it, the rice was hard and over fried, I wasn't really a fan of the sauce, and the egg was probably the only completely edible portion of that dish. The waitress was nice enough to bring me a second order of the rice re-done but unfortunately the same result over fried. So moral of the story it's probably best to stick to the more basic breakfast items here, a few of my friends ordered those during brunch such as the pancakes and omelette and didn't seem to have any complaints, but the rest of us who had the fried rice dish seemed to have similar issues with it. Overall wouldn't be my top suggestion for a brunch outing but in the interest of quality mimosas and good service it won't hurt to check it out. read more

Bar Charley - Fried rice - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was yummy. Great service. The outdoor section in the back is really nice and insulated. read more

Bar Charley - Cheddar Chive Biscuits, Crispy Potato Cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This spot is at the top of my list as a place where you can relax and have a stunning cocktail in DuPont Circle. I honestly feel as if this place really brings together a classic take on "All-American" dining better than any of the other joints in the neighborhood, but I am known for have a strong opinion. Perhaps it's the low lighting vibe with a tiki cocktail theme and gourmet burger? It's a little bit everywhere, but it works? I highly recommend the #happyhour and give these folks a thumbs up as an LGBTQIA friendly space. I've come here on first dates, dressed for the night, in sweats, or with a group of friends. It's a little bit of a tight space at the bar, and requires stairs to enter which is an obvious downer for most folks who can not navigate that structure. If you pop in here, you may find me one day inviting a local queer person to dinner, or having a bite by myself. Don't be afraid to say hello Find me on Instagram (@mcgobro) for more ways that's I like to make sure the world is keeping it gay! read more

Bar Charley - The Burger - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We are from out of town and actually found this place through Yelp while searching for brunch places to visit in DC. Bar Charley is located in a super charming location. It has a speakeasy sort of vibe to it, being that it's in the basement of a building on the street. I love the vibe when you first walk into the door. On your left, a happening bar and to the right, a dining room. We had a reservation made for brunch so it was super easy to sit down. We were met by a very friendly host who had remembered I scheduled the reservation for a birthday. My steak and eggs were ok. The steak was a bit chewy and eggs were fine. The fries were good as well, but just as good as anywhere else. The cinnamon roll appetizer was dry. I like the bottomless mimosas for $25 deal, though. That will suck you in. My favorite part of the meal was the cheddar chive biscuits, those were divine. I wish I had taken a picture. Our service was ok. Our waiter was somewhat attentive but not really friendly. The guy who passed by to fill up our water glasses had more of a conversation with us than our waiter did. Overall, this probably wouldn't be my first pick for brunch but it was okay. read more

Bar Charley - Steak and Eggs - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I made a Sat. brunch reservation on Resy early in the week. Sat. I arrived to find the restaurant closed. I called the phone number and it went to voicemail; the box was full. Edit: Upping the rating after the owner reached out to explain the restaurant closed abruptly for COVID-19 reasons and apologized for not contacting me in advance. I hope to visit in the future. read more

I had a great experience here. I came for tiki drinks because I am nerd. But then found out they have steaks. I ordered the ribeye medium rare and it came out perfect. The service was prompt amd exceeded my expectations. Thanks so much!! read more

My absolute favorite bar for Happy Hour in DC, hands down. The Monday all-night HH keeps me coming back, in addition to the great service and consistently good food. Some of my happy hour faves I would suggest include the tuna tartar, the waygu burger, and catalan fries. For drinks, I always get the Jack Rose, but friends and coworkers I've brought here have enjoyed their other cocktails as well. Their drinks are also strong, something that is becoming increasingly less common in DC while the price of cocktails gets steeper. Highly recommend this place for a cute date night (sit on the covered patio) or a HH outing with friends or coworkers. I will try their brunch eventually as well. read more

Just went on Sunday night 11/15/15 and I haven't been there in about 6 months and wow have things changed for the worse. No more poutine and the menu on their website as of today 11/16/15 still has not been updated with their current menu. In fact, another couple next to us, just got seated and verbally stated to each other they were leaving due to the lackluster menu choices. Food is zero stars and service was zero stars and the cocktails were two stars, hence the one star rating. Appetizers: Catalan Fries: soggy mess with sauces that carried more color than flavor and the fried egg was completely overcooked, I was expecting a runny egg. Chicken Wings Korean Style: crispy but the chicken was dry and very bland; the radish, peanuts and cilantro were an afterthought. Entrees: *Note the burgers are no longer wagyu. Burgers: got one that had cheddar and bacon on a brioche bun, pretty standard burger. The other was a blue cheese burger with mushrooms, garlic aioli and arugula, the mushrooms were by far the best part of the burger. The menu didn't mention it came with fries....would've been nice if the server mentioned we would have fries on fries on fries. Meh. Cocktails: Fuentes Daiquiri: Jalapeño infused tequila cocktail....spicy AF...thought I was gonna die. No wait, I did, this is me writing a review in the afterlife. Definitely asked the server how spicy it is because I can't handle TOO too spicy, yup that guy lied. Then he recommended the Charley's Rickey: tasted like cough medicine, think about the flavors: gin and Concord grape, guess it's like the song Gin and Juice. Thought Snoop Dogg might pop out. Wow this guy sucks. Service: Probably the worst service I've had in 2015. He put in the appetizers and the entrees to come out all at the same time. WTF? Who wants to rush eating fries and wings while your burgers are getting cold??? His menu recommendations were all terrible on both food and drinks. There wasn't a single thing that I liked. And I was constantly having to wave him over. Annoying! If you get Philip as your server....run....I mean really RUNNNNNNN! read more

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Amazing service and ambience, though I don't think the food deserves 5 stars. I had the Charley Wagyu Burger, which was great, but the side salad and appetizers my table ordered were just okay. Maybe better than average, but not anything to write home (or the Yelp community) about. read more

Have been here a few times now, but only on weekend afternoons/evenings, unlike most of the other reviewers reviewing Bar Charley's brunch or weeknight happy hour. BC's got a cozy atmosphere, reliably good service, and an inventive cocktail menu. The bartenders know their stuff. This place is great for a date or catching up with friends over drinks. To me, the back of the dining room and patio don't fit with the vibe they're going for, so aim to be seated elsewhere or, better yet, the bar in the very front. On my most recent visit, most in our group ordered the dinner burger (consensus: uninteresting). I strayed from the pack and enjoyed my goat cheese ravioli. Great on taste and presentation, but a little light for the $22 price tag IMO. My general gripe with the food menu is that the price points skew a bit too high. By contrast, the crispy brussels were generous in quantity and price, not to mention tasty. BC is in my rotation, for sure, but mostly for cocktails. When it's part of a longer outing, I prefer to eat elsewhere. read more

This is a great little brunch spot! $25 for unlimited mimosas and a brunch entree. I recommend a reservation. We didn't have one and wound up sitting at the bar. The other option was the patio but it was 50 degrees so...went with the bar. Service was good. I had the biscuits and gravy and that was good. I would definitely recommend coming here! read more

Bar Charley - Biscuits and gravy with eggs - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Awesome happy hour offering steals on cocktails and food. You don't often find reasonably priced cocktails offered during happy hour, so we were very happy, and the old fashioned was top notch. There was also a draft tiki cocktail for just $6. Sweeet. The big pretzel was warm, soft, and the perfect side dish, too. A true gem. read more

This was an ok place. All the seating was outdoors patio in the back and I was there for thr all day happy hour on Mondays. The happy hour drink selection was ok and probably best off ordering a cocktail. The dessert cheese plate was small. A fine spot for happy hour, but was packed so probably should get a reservation. read more

***Brunch Review (Bar Review below): They've got a pretty sweet deal for bottomless at $23.95!! + Choose and alternate among: mimosas, bloody mary's, and bloody beers (which I found to be weird and gross, but I was curious!) + Entrees such as: quiche, Nutella French toast, omelettes, biscuits & gravy, chx & waffles, etc. + all for $23.95! (although some entrees add a few $) I loved sitting outside which is mostly covered. No wait either for Sunday at 11:30am. Sweet! ***Bar Review: If you come any day, come Monday! Happy hour all night :) You just got a whole other reason to extend your weekend or to love Mondays. $5 Tiki taps (instead of $7.95) $2 off wine and draft beers $5-6 select cocktails $4.50-7 select food It was a nice place, although quite small. One side is the bar area which can get crowded real quick, while the other side is dining. I didn't order food here but I did enjoy my tiki tap! read more

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A decent spot for brunch! definitely affordable but the service was meh for bottomless mimosas- multiple times my mimosa hit the bottom and was not refilled very fast. Food was good and price good for what you got!! read more

Bar Charley - brunch burger! - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We went on a Sunday night and had a perfect time! The bartender was awesome. Great recs from the menu. Will be taking friends next time.

Great restaurant. Visited during brunch. There is the option of bottomless mimosas for 2 hours And 1 meal option(pretty good deal!). Or you can pick from any other items on the menu. I chose chicken and waffles and that waffle was THE BEST waffle I have ever tasted. The chicken was perfect(I did wish it was a chicken breast instead of a wing but non the less very good). The meals were perfected plated. Great, friendly staff. One of the bathrooms were out of order and there was a terrible wait for the other bathroom. Parking was also not difficult to find. read more

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Cute spot for HH. Food is yummy but slightly over priced. And they automatically add 20% gratuity regardless of party size. Staff is friendly! read more

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Cute restaurant with a nice ambience but service was a little slow. We arrived at 11am for brunch and they were out of the chicken waffles which was unfortunate. The food was okay. We waited about 40 minutes for our food to come out and it wasn't very warm when it arrived. I had the pancakes which weren't anything special. They were pretty mediocre and not worth the price. Will probably not go back. read more

Shelling out $100 for a steak at a tiki restaurant is a tough sell... but spending $50 for the same steak on Sunday (with the purchase of bottle of wine) is a steal. The 48 oz tomahawk ribeye easily feeds 2-3 and is one of the best steaks I've had in DC. Much better than the boring steaks at the fancy chains (Mortons, Ruth Chris, Palm). The tomahawk is definitely on the fatty side but the meat is incredibly flavorful. It comes with sauces but they are completely unnecessary and may even detract from the meaty taste. The side dishes are also an afterthought, but maybe are necessary with the smaller cuts of steak on the menu. Throw in a tiki cocktail for an appetizer and you're golden. read more

Bar charley is such a fun vibe. Great food, great energy. i don't tend to leave reviews but there were so many unfair/misguided bad ones, so let me address: Re: Loudness - this is a good sign. it is a place that's like a tiki bar vibe, if you're trying to have a business convo, don't go to a tiki spot lol Re: 20% gratuity Ya as a young professional myself, i like to have the option and don't love that this is required rgrdless of party size. HOWEVER, wait staff doesn't get paid much and so they're doing this to help them. with new economy being horrible, supply chain issues, and food has *literally* gone up 50% in price YTD, maybe that affected their wages and so this is bar charley's way of compensating staff. i suspect this because 2 years ago this 20% gratuity wasn't a thing this place bumps i love it so tasty best drinks great energy goooddddss vibes. re:someone who felt unwelcome - sorry to hear that, hopefully it wasn't the entire restaurant and just someone in particular. we can't be loved by all... unfortunately read more

This place has a great happy hour and it's offered on the weekends! We started our night here to get some drinks and dinner before hitting a few more bars, and were pleasantly surprised by the prices and huge portions. The drink menu in its entirety is very extensive and the names are unique to say the least. On the happy hour menu our group ended up re-ordering the Suffering Bastard drink, Coconut Curry Mussels, and Korean BBQ Wings (however I wouldn't think of them as Korean bbq, they were still very good). There were a few drinks we ordered that just seemed okay, or didn't really taste like the drink described on the menu (an example would be their mules) Overall, we definitely plan on coming back to try more of their regular menu items and drinks soon. Also, prices listed on yelp aren't correct. Happy hour drinks were $6.50, and the dishes we got were between $6-9. Still great prices! read more

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I'm so glad to have found this new hot spot during COVID-19! An excellent outdoor dining experience was enjoyed on the picnic tables with open umbrellas even during the sprinkling of rain. The staff is extremely safe wearing masks and keeping their distance. My friend and I were first-timers and enjoyed the happy hour menu. I just have to share the sno-cone which was absolutely delicious! It is a must-try! read more

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Bar Charley was a fun time. I ventured with a large group on a Saturday. Our reservation was at 11AM for brunch. They have a strict 2 hour roll on the tables, which is terrible and nice at the same time. We were quasi-shooed our after our two hours; however, handling the bill with a large group takes time. A large group takes more time for everything, Period. Anywho, the food was decent and this is the main reason for the three stars. I ordered the burger. I ordered it medium. It came to me over cooked.. just shy of well done. It was tasty, but dry. A whole table spoon of mayo couldn't cure the dryness for me. I also go to taste the chicken and waffles. The chicken freaked me out a bit. It too was over done... burnt in some places actually. The batter was tasty, but the chicken was beyond fried. I'm thinking it's a trend because the French toast came out over done too. The entire table ordered the bottomless mimosas. Our waiter and other wait staff always made sure our glasses were full. As a matter of fact, our waiter, Dan, was just plain awesome and helpful the entire time. In all, Bar Charley was a good time. The food is decent but everything is over cooked. Might be the work of an inexperienced kitchen (maybe). But the bottomless deal for $25 is unmatched and the service was excellent. Will I be back, I'm not sure. But I won't completely rule it out. read more

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Sadly, I was neither impressed with the food or the drinks here, which is sad because the location is super convenient, and the seating area is incredibly cozy and perfect for catching up with friends over drinks. I ordered something from the happy hour menu in a tiki mug that the menu made look like it would be sweet, but my enthusiastic waiter assured me would be citrus-y and closer to sour than sweet. It tasted like someone had liquefied sour patch kids and made it into a beverage. It wasn't the craft cocktail I was expecting and made me want to call a dentist for fear of making cavities as I drank. We also ordered the Brussels sprouts, which are my absolute favorite veggie, but this dish just felt like it was trying too hard. The sprouts themselves were delicious but also had capers and olives and and and on them, which mostly made the main flavor pickled. Fewer capers could have served the dish better, as even picking out just the sprouts left a decidedly vinegary taste in the mouth. I'm sorry, Bar Charley. I wanted to love you. read more

Bar Charley - Says it is: a citrus infused mule. Tastes like: a sour patch kid. - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Arrived for our 10am reservation at 957am, and tried to go in, but the door was locked. Employee yelled through the window that they weren't open. We waited out in the chilly sidewalk area until finally being seated. Instead of being seated in the nice window booth, our family of 6 was seated outside in the back. While it was not cold due to the heaters, there was not much ambiance and the chairs became uncomfortable after about 30 minutes (you'll see where is is going). A comment on the bottomless brick drinks. Not so much of a good idea if your waitress only comes by every 30 minutes. read more