The servers are horrible and the foods not prepped as it should be and as you requested, they're very un thankful for your business. you're better off to go to Madison and eat at one of the restaurants over there read more

Love Char. Two experiences at lunch time. Yummy food and a great vibe. Mixed experiences with wait staff but a good spot

This place is very racist, we spent $1,000 with a party of managers, an old white couple came in and said we were loud and they asked us to leave!! Yes we were a little loud laughing having fun, no one was vulgar!!!!! We will never ever ever visit this location again.. it's so sad!!! The manager on duty call my store managers trash!! Yes 2 of them got angry.. and yes I stand by my comment that all of this was racially motivated!! I have spent many thousands of dollars at this establishment having private meetings and this location will never have to worry about me coming back. read more

Good food, great service and very affordable prices We went on a Sunday. The wait for brunch was 45 mins Fried chicken was very juicy and flavorful 5/5 You get a choice of 2 sides. Mac n cheese was good but nothing special. 3/5 Grits weren't very cheese I'd go with something else next time. 2/5 French toast was good 4.5/5 Blueberry pudding was good 3.5/5 read more

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I have eaten here two times. Once at lunch, and ordered the pecan crusted tenders and an array of sides. Sooo so very good. I also had dinner there recently and had the blackfish. It was also very good. I don't think anything at Char can go wrong! read more

"Expensive, but worth the price. The food was delicious and well prepared. The drinks were all worth it, it was a special occasion"

Char was a great experience overall. The water in Jackson was out, but they still managed to come through with plastic utensils and plates. They had the best port-o-potty I've ever used as well. We ordered the crab claws and gumbo as an appetizer and pecan crusted blackfish as entree. It was my first time having crab claws and I must say, they are amazing. The gumbo was good too, although it could have had more seafood and less sausage. The blackfish was solid. Great service and tasted amazing. I'd love to go back again soon. read more

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The Char Burger I ask for it med- well and was very well done and dry and coarse could barely chew they are using cheap beef for their burger. Had the soup shrimp bisque was good. The service was nice the ambiance was great. read more

Need to Improve quality of food for price. Tuna doesn't taste like tuna it is so overcooked. Will not be getting this again. Great service and lovely staff. read more

Char Restaurant - This is supposed to be the ahi tuna. Way over cooked. Doesn't taste like tuna. Poor price point for quality - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Excellent food, service & ambiance The gumbo was very good ..... a large bowl with salad would be a perfect dinner. The salmon was very good however they should leave capers out of topping. Served over couscous was perfect Wonderful place to eat! read more

Great food and atmosphere. Elizabeth was my server and she was absolutely lovely. We had the perfect experience because of her.

I was glad to have booked a large party table so quickly on a summer Saturday I have a few friends who know what "Pull up at Char" means but I smirked actually having pulled up... for dinner only, of course. I can see why Char's a popular spot in Jackson, just off Northside drive it shares proximity to a few other properly popular spots as well like Bravo!, Tuk Tuk and La Cour. Highland Village has for decades been a nest of popular retail and restaurants, tho. Char Jackson gives steakhouse vibes--maybe even more so than the Char closer to home--even with the same dark woods, checkered floor near the bar, and reddish interior walls. Maybe it was the lighting. For apps, most of the table was high on the fried crab claws, but for me the chili fried oysters were really the thing to talk about. Perfectly crispy,with a hint of chili and cumin... and quickly devour-able. It's a small app --unlike the crab claws--so that might have some effect on its popularity. Across the table there were porkchops, scallops, a highly recommended free range bird, and redfish but I saw Mahi and thought "it's a summer fish" A nice presentation, I would have preferred my mahi with a little more searing but... all and all a good fish. The grits edged more toward polenta--drier than most grits this far South--but the asparagus and lump crab were both perfect, like the oyster app. The cocktail list is where Char would do well to be a little more adventurous. Although most of the names sounded good, both the Apricot.l sœur And the black orchid lacked balance. The apricot sour wasn't stout enough nor fruity enough--just sweet. The black orchid's orange vodka really added no base to the crème de violette or peach bitters. Don't get me wrong, it's a good idea...Just didn't pop. In fact, I'm going home to make my own with a brandy or bourbon base. But not to fear, the wine list is more than adequate for all but the most finicky guests. Lots of reds, whites and rosé to match most of the dinner menu. Food: 3¼/5 - solid fare all around but maybe lacking a WOW factor in a few key spots Atmosphere: 4/5 - gas lamps and deep reds Service: 4¼/5 - prompt, personable and cheerful X-Factor - 3/5 - definitely brings JxN up a level but.. read more

My Wife ordered and surprised me with the crab claws I've been craving. We moved to Ca 9yrs ago and I see them on my timeline all the time. She paid with tip $38.00 for my plate. Being Disappointed is Definitely an Understatement. I was really looking forward to enjoying them. We will Never be back and it's not because we don't give second chances. It's because when you require your patrons to spend so much on an order, your mistakes should be minimum. Just look at what she paid $38 for. read more

Char Restaurant - Crab claws - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Food was amazing; chef was accommodating for food restrictions. Our server Summer was outstanding. An overall great experience; highly recommended. read more

Dined at Char a couple of weeks ago. We're seated next to a rowdy group of 12-14 celebrating a birthday. As the night went on, the louder and more obnoxious they became. It was not until our food was served that the server offered to move us. Then the manager came over, but we were eating and didn't want to move after all that time. Food was average and service terrible. Manager obviously oblivious to activities in restaurant and really didn't care. Terrible customer service. We travel to Jackson often, but won't be returning to this restaurant. read more

Great food. Great service and great Ambiance. I would go there every time I visited Jackson, Ms.

This was one of the most buttery steaks. I have eaten in a long time, it looked dry, but when I cut into it, all the delicious juices started flowing onto the plate. The ambience is very nice and the individual at the bar was absolutely polite even though he was busy running around all over the place I recommend this and I'm glad I didn't go to Logans roadhouse. :) read more

Char Restaurant - Ribeye steak 16 ounce rare plus! - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Food is very good. A big city steakhouse in Jackson MS. Wine list is good. You can find something in most price ranges. Jackson MS needs more places like this. Front bar is nice with the piano player, but when crowded the wood decor echos the sounds of the conversations so it becomes very loud I hope they put some sound dampening items in the room. Pictures with fabric or something in the ceiling. Excellent place. The owners will get this right. I'll be back! read more

Char Restaurant - Pecan Crusted Blackfish - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Beautiful! I visited from Baton Rouge for a concert and dinner date. I made reservations a month in advance on Open Table. We arrived for 6pm. It was fairly packed with several Prom attendees on dates. We were seated in a back room section. There was a large banquet room that guest were going in. The had to pass through our section which caused it to be busy. Our waiter was a nice gentleman. The food was fantastic. We had fried crab fingers to start. They were nice and tasty! I had blackened redfish with added lump crab and a side of steamed broccoli. It was very good. Now for the winner, my husband had the Blackfish stuffed with a crab mixture. This was amazing! Fish cooked and seasoned just right! We ended with the waiter suggested Butter Crunch! This was very sweet but pretty good overall! We will definitely return. read more

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Must try if you're ever in the Jackson area. Me and my friends were heading out and decided to stop by before we hit the rode. We went for the Sunday brunch and sat in the bar area (note they close for 2pm on Sundays so make sure you arrive by 1:30 to be seated in the main area, if not the bar area is first come first served). The service was good and the food was even better. I started with a mimosa and the no-filler crab cakes as an appetizer, the name was not lying! All crab meat, no bread crumbs. I had the Ginger-Peanut Chicken salad for my main dish and it did not disappoint. My friends and I were thoroughly satisfied and will definitely be back. I do recommend making reservations before you go, many people were turned away for coming after 1:30. It's located in a nice area with plenty of shopping locations and parking. read more

Stopped by for brunch after church. Usually order the French toast but went with the creole sauté. It was so good. Very flavorful and the sauce softened the grits a lot. I enjoyed my food but the temperature of My coffee was not hot. But overall, I enjoyed my visit. read more

Char Restaurant - Lump crab, crawfish and andouille sausage sauté - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Nice meal here with my family and mother-in-law, who we were visiting. Service, wine list, and food are all high quality. The portions all were pretty large as well. We had dinner in a holiday weekend so the meal wasn't quick by any means but then again, my wife and her mom were chatting a lot and not focused on the menu to start. We got food quickly enough for my kid so that the wait didn't feel terrible. The dining rooms - tables, booths, bars - are all laid out well in their own ways. Both bars looked like fun times. Obviously the restaurant has a lot of history and the famous Mississippians' pictures were fun to view in the lobby. read more

For several years Char has been our go to place for steak. Not anymore. The last two times we have been the food quality has changed. Ordered the Ribeye medium and it came out and looked like a thin sirloin cooked well done. Baked potato seemed like it was cooked days ago and re heated. Wife's filet looked like a 4 oz sirloin medallion. The pecan butter crunch came out frozen. It's a shame the food quality has gotten so bad. read more

The no-filler crab cakes are a must for appetizers. Also if you love more crab than cake! A literal patty of lump crab. It was delicious. I got the fish without the greens that were included but I'm sure it would've been yummy. The gumbo was a hit surprisingly. At the end, I wish I had some more. - @mealswithmaka read more

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Our server was horrible!! I can't tell you her name, because she didn't tell us, shoot we were there for almost 2 hours and only got appetizers, because we never saw her. Young white girl either dyed "red" hair. Another waitress went and got her for us after about 20 mins, and told the manager how bad the service was, well he just walked past our table and could care less. I love Char and have been well over 20 or more times, but you can bet if they ever sit me down and she walks up, they will move me. read more

I used to live in Jackson and frequently visit Char, wow it's taken a dive? I will never go again! Same. Level as an Outback at best !

Our party of 6 had mixed feelings about Char(mostly because how does a restaurant run out of chicken at 6 pm on a Thursday night?), but overall I think it was someplace I'd go again. We ordered onion rings and the spinach crisp as appetizers. There was also fresh bread brought to the table. The spinach crisp was a great starter and I could have eaten the whole thing as a meal. The onion rings had a peppery coating that was tasty (which was good because they didn't come with any type of sauce). We ordered Old Fashioneds and I found them to be more bitter than smooth. For my main course I opted for two items from the starters menu: mozzarella tomato tower and no-filler crab cakes. It was the perfect size for a meal. The crab cakes were all crab and better than any I've had in a while. Delicate sauce on top and the pickled greens were a good contrast, if a little salty. This by itself was a great plate. The tower was really good too, and the French Vinaigrette and onions pulled it all together and was a nice switch from a balsamic glaze. My companions enjoyed their meals once the server came back and let them know all the things they had ordered were "out" (any kind of chicken and sweet potato fries). Tablemates had steaks (they looked amazing) and scallops (only 4 on the plate). For dessert, I ordered the blueberry bread pudding which was large and dense. I only ate about 1/3 because it was so filling. I also had a bite (or 2) of my friend's pecan pie and it was HEAVEN. I'd eat here again just for that! Service was attentive, despite not knowing what the kitchen was out of before we ordered, and friendly. read more

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Great ambience and very clean environment,. Wonderful fried crab claw appetizer. Waitress was very friendly and effective. Enjoyed the dinner and will definitely come back. read more

Great portions and perfect subtle seasoning. I tried a few appetizers and the cauliflower was one of my favorites. The mozzarella tomato tower looks gooofy but is okay. Main dishes were wonderful. The whole 2 cocktails I ordered were both to strong. Felt like I was drinking everclear with some garnish. Couldn't even drink over a sip of the second one. They pre-added roughly 45 dollar tip as well which was strange. I always tip 25% but to be pre charged is just weird. read more

So when you walk into the restaurant it has a nice setup and soft glow to it. It also wasn't too noisy considering all the guests that were in there. They also have a cute little bar towards the rear of the restaurant. The meal I got was SUPERB! Everything on the menu looked so good! They also had a VAST wine selection. For starters I had the Chili Fried Oysters and they were sooooo good. For dinner I got the Pecan Encrusted Blackfish paired with garlic mashed potatoes (SO good) and asparagus. I also ordered a side of creamed spinach. The food was so good I had to see what the dessert tasted like. For dessert I had the Pecan Caramel Butter Crunch and it was HEAVENLY. Everything was so amazing including our waiter. He was very attentive. All in all I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others. The price isn't too steep but it's not super cheap either. read more

Char Restaurant - Pecan Crusted Blackfish - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

I have been coming to this restaurant in Jackson, MS for years and always had excellent service. I went to this restaurant on Saturday 11/23/24 at 11:00 am and didn't get anything to drink for approximately 20 min. After that I requested a refill 3 times and didn't get it. I went to the front to talk to a manager and let her know that I was leaving and wanted to pay for my cup of gumbo, side salad and ice tea and also about not getting my refills. She never apologize for the bad service and rang me up for what I ate. My main meal came out as I was getting ready to go and another waiter offer to box it up for me. I told the waiter thank you, but I was on my way to shop and the food would go bad. I understand things happen , but I was really upset that the manager didn't have enough of her to at least apologize. read more

Nice quiet restaurant with an old time feel. Food was very nicely prepared and exactly as ordered. Service was quick and very responsive.

My favorite go to are the fried green tomatoes and crab claws. The weekly specials are always nice.

PAIRED my steak amazingly here!!! i had such a grand time eating at char. our server MJ was amazing, hospitable & patient. gave us great suggestions & made sure our steak was cooked to our liking. she also suggested perfect desert options. overall i was extremely satisfied with the service & the quality of food. lunch menu specials M-F 11-4. definitely worth the price for the quality. would recommend coming for dates or if you are in the mood to dress up. read more

Char Restaurant - filet with broccoli & grits - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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The service was amazing and the food was delicious it was perfect for date night. The food arrived quickly and it was piping hot,20/10 would recommend!!!! read more

Me and the hubs went here for dinner, I ordered crab claws (fried) they're marked as "market price" which let me know they were gonna be overpriced but I got them anyway. Of course they were as I thought, $30. I've never seen them on any menu for more than $24 (which is pricey) but they weren't soggy so I was glad for that. As far as taste, they tasted as I thought, like fried popcorn shrimp. Nothing special. The hubs had bbq shrimp, they were cooked in a white wine cream sauce and they paired them with grits. That was another first for us. We're used to a rich robust red sauce paired with mashed potatoes and/or toasted bread. Would we order either again? NOPE! For our entrees we got ribeyes, I got mine with a baked sweet potato and he got a loaded potato. The steaks were seasoned and grilled to our liking! YAYYYYYYY! The sweet potato was fluffy but it lacked taste. I kept adding the butter that was left on the table from the complimentary beard (which wasn't desirable to me). I tasted a hint of cinnamon. It would've been better had they offered a cinnamon butter or brown sugar hell even mini marshmallows would've kicked it to a wonderful notch. The hubs also got a green tea (not the shot) for his drink. If you know you KNOW! He liked it, which translates to it was strong. Would we go back? Sure, the steaks were yummy. read more

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I haven't eaten much at Char, but the "award winning" gumbo is very meh. It's about 90% andouille and 10% tiny shrimp and crab, at best. The consistency is too thick, as well. I still haven't been able to find who gave them said reward. I've had better gumbo from gas stations in Louisiana. The creamed spinach was wonderful. We really enjoyed it. A definite hit. Service is good. read more

I have had many memorable experiences at char until today. I tried the fried chicken over grits. As always I cut up my food & mix together before eating. About 1/3 thru my lunch I had something hard in my mouth. I spit out what was in my mouth & it was end of an eaten fried crab claw. I informed waiter & asked to speak with a manager. He was very nice as was I & manager was relieved that I don't have a shell fish allergy. The food was taken away without the offer to make me something else. Said manager came back with a gift card hoping I would come back & comped my meal. I have waiter $10 in cash as a tip & started walking away & waiter told me that I had to pay for my gumbo & drink because only main dish was removed from my check. I asked for my $10 back & gave waiter my gift card & asked if it covered my drink & gumbo & he said yes. Never again will I go back. You put something that someone has already eaten in my "fresh prepared" meal & I am not offered a replacement meal only credited for meal I barley ate & have to pay for a cup of gumbo & my drink. Look closely at top right in picture. Disgusting read more

Char Restaurant - The end of an eaten crab claw in my food. - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

The gumbo was cold and salty. I had planned to try the Piccata but after the gumbo was served I opted instead for a Caesar Salad instead of an entree. I was underwhelmed with the gumbo so I played it safe. My husband had Blackened Fish with Crabmeat and he said it was delicious. The service was great and the Server was awesome and knowledgeable The ambiance was great! It was overall not too bad! read more

Best spot for after work dinner when working in Jackson Mississippi. Nelle in the bar area will take great care of you. Food is awesome. Great drink menu and a piano bar. Char never disappoints! My fav for dinner appetizers are the crab claws. And for dinner main course the blackened salmon and 1/2 wedge salad. Yummy!!! read more

Char Restaurant - It's been a long day in Jackson. Cheers! - Steakhouses Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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