OMG! The crab cakes are to die for! Everything about this place was great. We went on a Friday during Lent so we didn't order steak (we will be back to try) but I ordered the redfish and my husband ordered the mahi and both fish dishes were excellent! We didn't have high expectations since we have great food in New Orleans, but it exceeded our expectations by far. Char is now in my top 3 restaurants! The best crab cakes I've ever had and I'm very picky about crab cakes! We will definitely be back! read more

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Jaz was our lunch waiter and did a great job taking our order and ensuring all request were filled! the restaurant was full of working individuals and other out for a relaxing lunch. we both ordered from the blue plate menu and all entrees and sides were delicious. price point for lunch is great with a nice variety and hearty serving sizes. read more

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Worst experience ever with poor service. I felt unvalued as a frequent customer. Waitress catered to the older white couple and went above and beyond to meet their needs. After waiting for almost 10 minutes the waitress finally spoke and took my drink order . When she back to my table for actual order , still no beverage or water . After waiting for beverage and extended time my food was served by another waiter. He also asked have you not received your drink, I replied NO! The original server never bothered to ask after walking past me several times was I ok or did I need anything further! I won't mention the bread I asked for from the second server. Never received and had to get up from my table and ask the original server could I please have bread! No bread received . Guess I was the wrong Color and yes both servers were white as well as the manager! I will never spend another dollar in the restaurant and I've been dining there since they opened. I matter too!!!! read more

We always like this salad, but with spinach, not the mixed greens; today: the spinach had too much 'old' in it... you know, wilted & dark. And being a 'foodie' from NOLA, the fried chicken tenders were not tender, but chewey, even though they were cut across the grain... I wonder if some restaurants skimp on the quality of ingredients versus going up $.30 or whatever on the meal? read more

Char Restaurant - The Asian peanut Ginger-Peanut Chicken Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

So we went for lunch this past Sunday. We did not have a reservation, which I cannot decide if I would call that stupid or brave. We did wait about 30 minutes for a table, which is not terrible at all. We were seated in the very far back room and we had a server named Coretta. She was very attentive, fast and knowledgeable. All of our food was wonderful. Considering how busy they were, our food came out very quickly and was cooked correctly and served hot. read more

I sat in the bar area, and the service was extremely slow from start to finish. It took quite a while just to be acknowledged, and once I finally received my drink, it was another long wait before anyone came back to take my order. Refills were also slow to come around. After I finished eating, the young lady asked if I wanted to see the dessert menu, but by the time she returned, I had already decided to pass--it just took too long. I visit this restaurant every other week while in town for work and have always enjoyed it in the past, but my last two experiences have been extremely subpar compared to the level of service I'm used to here. I really hope management can get the bar service back to the standard it used to be. read more

So we went to Char for my son n law's birthday dinner. Let get right into it. Wait time for table of large party (4) Wait time for order placement/drinks (4) Server (Faye 5) A. *Food taste (5) B. *Food appearance (5) C. *Auto gratuity (3) Price for food (4) Silverware and saucer (1) not clean Overall I give this place a 4 1/2 So the A- the food taste good B - the New York Strip was very bloody but luckily someone was willing to swap their Ribeye well done for the bloody Strip. The Char salad with chicken was Amazing. The Salmon was Delish The burgers were devoured by the young. C- the auto gratuity should be banned. Will I go back, heck yes! ForRealFran read more

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Food was good as always. It was slammed Saturday night and food came out at a decent time. Service was a bit lacking, but they were busy, so it wasn't a problem. read more

Char Restaurant - Carb No Filler Crabcakes - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

I found the offerings to be moderately decent country diner food at exorbitant prices. I think I still have some money on the gift card that took me there but have not felt a need to return in the years since. The location of Char started as a Shoney's back in the days when they had car hops on roller skates... the food was better then. read more

Tonight we celebrated our 37th year wedding anniversary at Char in Jackson, M/S. Great experience from the front door welcoming all the way through dinner. The waitress was excellent, the food was cooked as ordered, and the facility was clean as well as the atmosphere was quite intimate, serving the occasion well. We arrived at 4:45 p.m and we were finished with everything and walking out at 6:00 p.m. Thank you so much for such GREAT service and an EXCELLENT atmosphere! :) Mr. & Mrs. Al Brown read more

I went there for a company function, so we had a limited menu, but I did enjoy the beef filet/tenderloin which was very tasty. They have a full bar and a nice selection of wine. I would go back again. read more

Came here with a reservation on a Saturday night. My sister just moved into town so I came down from California to visit her and wanted to take her on a nice dinner date. I found this spot on Yelp and it was def giving the vibes I was looking for. Got seated right away. Our server Amber was awesome. She had great energy and was very attentive and nice to us. She gave us her recommendations and was very knowledgeable of the menu. She provided the best customer service. Hands down! The host that night was also very nice & sweet. She complimented us on our way to be seated and I thought that was sweet of her. We started with apps. Crab fingers, sautéed and fried. I def liked the sautéed better than the fried. Fried green tomatoes were also good we loved the dipping sauce it came with. Complimented it really well! I had the scallops that were cooked to perfection. Absolutely loved them. My sister had the black fish which stole the show! It was so tender and flavorful. We also had the creamed spinach that were weren't a fan of but that was the only thing. My experience here was 10/10. I would highly recommend and will def be back! Also Amber you rock!! read more

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I'll start with the good. The service was excellent from start to finish. The ambiance was good. Nice place inside and out. Our waiter was excellent. Mia people in our party had steaks and the were cooked perfectly. I had pecan crusted blackfish. Now for the bad. Everything and I mean everything is drenched in butter. To the point there was a puddle in the bottom of every dish. The steak tasted like pure butter. The fish..yep butter. Mushrooms same. Asparagus. Yep that too. As expensive as this place was I expected better. read more

We tried this restaurant for dinner for the first time on Sunday evening. We didn't have any reservations but good thing, we only had to wait 10 minutes or so before we were seated. I do recommend making reservations though. We started with their soup of the day, which was chicken, asparagus and mushrooms and it was delicious. Perfect for a chilly night. I like how nice and big this place is from the inside and they have multiple locations - in Tennessee, here and Alabama. For entrees, we ordered their Range chicken and Atlantic salmon. Both were delicious. See photos of the food below. I loved their famous pecan pie with vanilla ice cream for dessert. You should try it! See photo of this dessert below. Overall I really like this restaurant and would come back. read more

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I visited Char with my friends on Friday night! We sat in the bar area accompanied by the live pianist. The lighting is low and moody. We started off with cocktails and appetizers, which consisted of the Pamaritas, Espresso Martini, a cup the soup of the day (Shrimp bisque) and the Award-Winning Crab, Shrimp & Andouille Gumbo. Our cocktails were perfectly crafted. The cups of soups were hot and delicious. Our server also brought us bread service. For entrees, we ordered the chicken piccata with mashed sweet potatoes and sautéed spinach, redfish with a wedge salad, and the spinach crisp with chicken. Everything was really good. Absolutely no complaints. Overall, we enjoyed our dining experience and I look forward to going back in the future. read more

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Nice Friday date-night ambience, with low lighting. Prompt, welcoming service by Bella. She got everything right. Only detraction was .. the food was ...warm. Flavor, seasoning all good. Companion had the 16 Oz ribeye, and I had the 14 Oz pork chop. We agreed, both cooked to order and tasty. His fries, and my garlic potatoes & broccolini were just...warm. (Warm fries??) That would be my only suggestion- please get the food to the table HOT. We've been here before, and we'll return. read more

First time eating here. Enjoyed our evening. Got a Cesar salad as an app, the cowboy boneeye which was a good size for splitting between the two of us, we also got an extra side of garlic mash potatoes. Our server was so nice and helpful. The steak was a bit charred (ironic). I didn't mind it as it was tender but my wife didn't love it so not sure how much we will frequent. read more

Char Restaurant - Caesar Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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I'm usually not one to complain, but my recent visit to Char was absolutely terrible. Our server DeMarcus seemed completely disinterested in our needs and acted like we were bothering him by wanting to order. The food was a disaster - undercooked, underseasoned, and just plain unappetizing. The manager was wonderful. But there is no way to change the experience we had. Definitely wouldn't recommend this read more

Went last night to celebrate a couple of birthdays. What an amazing place!! Food was above and beyond delicious, wine list is HUGE, best service i think i have ever had! Our waitress' name was Olive and she is probably the best waitress i have ever had in my life! She knew every detail of every item on the menu! We never had to wait on anything, she was extremely attentive! The place is so welcoming, elegance, charm, cozy! My new #1 place in the jackson! read more

The ambiance at Char is upscale yet comfortable - the Staff is very professional yet caring and attentive - Faye was our server and made the experience seamless by communicating our culinary requests with the Chef that resulted in literally a perfect meal- kudos Faye, the Chef and the Manager for also being on point! Wish there was a Char in California... Thank You! Also, the restaurant is impeccably clean and all details can be noted, just a magnificent place! read more

One of my fav restaurants in Jackson, MS! Lunch is always great and bar has a great vibe. The menu variety is great with lots of great options to choose from. Service is always great and they are very personal and attentive. Crab cakes (all lump crab meat) and pecan crusted blackfish is so tasty! read more

Char Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

What a wonder happening place. We stopped there after dinner somewhere else. We sat at the bar and had appetizers. We thoroughly enjoyed the piano player. He made the night Playing Stairway to Heaven and My Guitar Gently Weeps. read more

Char Restaurant - Hummus. Cauliflower crust flatbread with bacon and grilled shrimp. - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

The food was great. I had the Range Chicken, Caesar salad, and cut brownie. This was my first time coming here. Our waiters were awesome. I enjoyed the soft quiet music. read more

Char Restaurant - Brownie - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Good service, good food, good prices, great location. Reservations fill up daily so be sure to book ahead. I'd say it leans more towards dressy than casual dining but I'm sure if you look appropriate for dinner, they don't turn you away. The little fried oysters were crunchy and delicious. Wish it came with a bit more corn. The Ahi Tuna Salad was prepared medium rare which is how I would recommend it. It's a large salad so you will most likely fill up. Veal was a smaller dish but with mouth watering bites of veal and crab lump meat smothered with a béarnaise sauce. Wish we had room for dessert because they looked tempting. I'd say it's been my favourite so far in Jackson. read more

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We all enjoyed everything we had. My friends that had steaks were quite pleased and I loved the salmon.

Went on a Wednesday night by a recommendation of a local (again), and will be returning again. The first thing I noticed was a full parking lot. Always a good sign. The hostess was pleasant and seated me within a few seconds. My server Nicole, was happy, polite, and knowledgeable about the menu. I listened to her recommendations and went with the ribeye with shrimp and scallops and fried onions and a side salad. I ordered the ribeye cooked medium but should've went with medium rare or even rare, as what I got was slightly pink in the center but medium well around the edges. Don't be afraid to go rare, can always cook a few seconds longer. The steak had a béarnaise sauce and the fried onions added a little crunch to it. The two shrimp and single scallop were perfectly cooked which also came with a very decadent buttery cream dip. The ambiance was very sophisticated and I felt underdressed in my hockey jersey. Low lighting and candle on the table sets a great mood. I would love to come back to this restaurant when in town again. Thanks for a great meal Char! read more

I recently visited and I must say that the staff wasn't too friendly the seemed to look at me and my daughter as if we weren't supposed to be there. The staff that walked back and forth our table wouldn't even speak nor would the manager that walked but they spoke to others at tables before and after our table. Our server seemed as if he didn't care to wait on us. Dress code didn't require us to be formal we were casually dressed. We felt so uncomfortable dining there and I have never dined somewhere that the staff isnt friendly. read more

Came here to try this restaurant out as we are considering booking a private room for our wedding rehearsal. Our waiter was kind, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. Our table favorites were the sweet potato fries, blackfish, and blueberry bread pudding! Returning is a strong possibility for sure! read more

Char Restaurant - Veal Oscar - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Definitely a 5\5!!!!! The service was absolutely great, our waiter JAKE WAS AMAZINGGGGGGGG we attended dinner after our friend graduated with her PhD! Attached is a picture of the range chicken I ordered... didnt get a picture of the spinach crisp but it was good!! Great environment, Great service, Great atmosphere! read more

Char Restaurant - Range Chicken - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Reliably good food, service is pretty reliable, so successful that reservations are recommended. I'm never disappointed with the experience at Char. read more

Stopped in today for a quick lunch before meetings. The lunch menu offered a great selection and the food was amazing. We sat in the bar area and the service was quick and easy. Very quiet place for lunch talks. read more

I have wanted to eat at Char since I moved here last year. When my daughter came in town for a visit, my wife made reservations for brunch. While our server was pleasant and worked very hard, our service was less than desired. I ordered the country fried chicken. The chicken had good taste but was lukewarm. The grits were dry and tasted like they had been in the fridge. We ordered bloody Mary's, they had nothing in them except tomato juice. Our server re-ordered and the next round was better with some pepper and a lemon. I can now check this place off my bucket list and plan to never return read more

I had the duckling breast at that restaurant not once, but twice, in the same week. The first time, it was a knockout. The skin was firm and tender, and the meat was just perfect--it cut like butter. It was a dish I knew I had to have again. So I went back. The duck was still good, but it wasn't the same. The skin was tough and I couldn't even eat it. It was like two different chefs cooked the same dish on two different nights. read more

I dined here a while back. The food was delicious and the service was awful. To their credit the manager reached out and apologized urging me to give them another try. And so today I did. Once again, a fabulous meal and certainty better service. Their tuna melt with fresh tuna is amazing. read more

It has been almost 10 years since I last visited this restaurant. I am happy to report, it is still AWESOME!!! The food was exceptional in both presentation and flavor. Darwin (Server) was patient, professional, and his recommendations (Cocktails, Wines, Dishes) were DEFINITELY On-Point; especially the crab-stuffed Blackfish. We had a ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL Dining Experience!!! read more

Met a friend here for lunch while I was in town. Very nice ambiance. Our server was superfriendly and very helpful with recommendations. We ordered the beef short rib lunch special. Our food came about 5 mins after we placed our order but it wasn't very hot. (It was lukewarm probably because it was prepared for the lunch crowd.) It came with 2 sides and I chose macaroni and cheese and green beans. The short rib was very tender and flavorful. The sides were tasty as well. The potions were huge. I had enough left over for another meal. I was full but they have bite sized portions of dessert so I had a bite sized pie with ice cream. I also ordered a cup of gumbo to go which I had for lunch the next day and it was amazing. I must say I had a very nice dining experience at Char. read more

Char Restaurant - Short rib with macaroni and cheese and green beans - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Delicious food and great service! The filet was cooked perfectly, the baked potato was good, the wedge salad was delicious, and the bread was amazing! The brownie dessert and the cheesecake were also really good. I would definitely return! My only complaint is that the restaurant is pretty dark. I know that's intentional to create a specific atmosphere, but it's not really my cup of tea. It's dark enough that I did see several people need to use their phone flashlights to read the menu, so if that's not your thing, just know that's how it is going in. This was dinner time that I went, so likely lunch and brunch aren't as dark. read more

Slow service and very average food. We waited over an hour for food and our waitress only came by 2 times. Would not recommend if you're not invested in spending 2 hours and spending more money that the meal is worth. read more

Went in after an event for a late dinner. Whether our server forgot to submit the order in a timely fashion or the kitchen was overwhelmed, our food came out slowly. The salad looked wilted and unappetizing, and my crab cakes were barely warm. This was not the norm for CHAR and was disappointing. I hate to give a review like this, but I am accustomed to much better at this restaurant. Please do better. read more

Not impressed. The food was ordinary. We had takeout so I can't comment about the service. Did I mention that the food was ordinary? Our takeaway order was ready within 5 minutes of my arrival. Kudos for that. The food was ordinary. Ordinary food like this should be less expensive. read more