Love love love Char. I used to come here weekly and sit at the bar. My staples are the gumbo (ask for some hot sauce on the side, I like it spicy!), a blackened salmon Caesar salad (straight from heaven) and the chili lime fried oysters. I love them all. I've tried pretty much everything on the menu and have never had a bad meal. read more

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I visited today for the first time. This restaurant was selected for the monthly book club meetup. They have ample seating. Parking can be a bit frustrating. The server was very helpful.bee arrived 15mins before brunch ended but were able to order a mimosa which was delicious. Food arrived in a time manner. Everything tasted great. I will definitely visit again as I saw a few other menu items I'd like to try. read more

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This place is worth every penny I spent here. The food was delicious. The service was immaculate. That pecan pie/tart is out of this world delicious. It was so good. I will be back for more. read more

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First time visit. Great ambiance. Service was good. I ordered the redfish on a bed of cheese grits topped with spinach. The fish was overcooked and tasteless. The grits were cold and tasteless. I don't normally send food back, but this was inedible. The manager came over and was rude to me. Said he eats it all the time and it's his favorite. Very unprofessional attitude. I felt bad enough without this. read more

This is our third time there each time is great, they greeted us write away and said happy anniversary but there Vic was nothing else to commemorate this ( how do people get the dessert that says happy anniversary) yes we ordered a dessert. Yes we made reservations, they booked later in than night so our reservation was at 5:15 so we found out they have a happy hour. This was great a got a crab cake and the salads were 3 dollars cheaper, a plus in my book. Always nice, quiet so we can talk, we will be back. read more

Always amazing & the food is great! The customer service is always excellent. No complaints at all!

Seriously disappointed . Menu looked fantastic, but part of my redfish was raw. My husband's duck was rubbery. The wait staff, while very nice, didn't check on us till we were done. They said they were removing fish from the bill, but didn't. Best part of the meal was the wedge salad and the bread pudding. Update: while I appreciate the desire to make things right after the fact, it would not be the best use of my time to chat with management about something that should have been handled correctly initially. read more

Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful. Service is excellent and food matches. Never had to send order back to be recooked. We enjoyed ourselves ever time. read more

Char Restaurant - Cornbread Dusted Redfish Creamed Spinach Delta Grind Cheddar Grits - Seafood Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Excellent place we found thanks to yelp. We had the crab cakes to start, he had ribeye, and I had the tuna. Everything was fresh and the perfect temp. We finished it off with the pecan pie- what a treat! Didn't snap any photos- highly recommend! read more

Two words: impeccable service. That's what you can expect at Char. I noticed some of the city's most seasoned hospitality workers have taken jobs here. The restaurant has a classic feel and a classic menu. I literally like everything on the menu, but I have only tried the salmon so far. All of their plates have incredible presentation. This is a must-do, if you're visiting the University of Memphis area! read more

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Char is my new favorite restaurant. It's inviting, The Service is amazing and above all else, the Food is Pretty awesome. Max was our server and he was First Rate! I also met Dean a week earlier when I came in for lunch and he is Super Cool, he has a great Vibe about him, We really like Dean, he made me and my buddy feel totally welcomed. I'll be back. Thank you!!! read more

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Nestled by the UofM area, Char has not disappointed me the multiple times I have been here for dinner. I always get their sauteed crab claws which is a must. It's just that tasty! For my entree I usually get their prime new york strip or ribeye which are always cooked to a perfect medium. I usually top it off with crabmeat as well. Char has set the standard for fine dining in Memphis. Their excellent service and quality of food is greatly appreciated in the city of Memphis. I hope to try many other items on my next visit but I am so stuck on their steaks for now. Bon appetit! read more

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Char - sat immediately - open table reservation works Greeted and seated, but given lunch menus VS dinner menu. Professional server, Max - swapped out menus instantly Appetizer- The butter tasting - pretty good, butters with artisan bread- the restaurant snob in me was annoyed that side/bread plates weren't offered; Served Regular, goat cheese, blueberry with a tasty bread loaf. Pretty good. Don't order the 16 oz ribeye on bed of loaded mash potatoes - ordered MR - more like skirt steak - too tough, lacking flavor - Workaround - traded for 8oz MR filet - perfectly cooked, still lacking flavor - but, melt in your mouth for texture. Redeemed themselves from Ribeye disaster on texture only. The staff As a unit was Unprepared - Wrong Menus, No steak knives and no bread plates. Expect better for fine dining. Our Server, Max and GM (didn't catch name) made it right. No tiny bomb beer (local brewery) but was offered sample of Meddlesome Siren, another local brewery, it smelled like mop bucket water - They ran out of local tiny bomb - fire side was best local replacement and the beer server said that Meddlesome Siren beer was supposed to taste like old keg beer. Yikes and No! I support local brews like Meddlesome but Char isn't doing them any favors! Was it a sour keg? Really, it smelled like bowling alley beer left out for a week. Excellent Grilled Grouper- rice pilaf, crunchy, lemon zest, asparagus - Delicious, small portions - not recommended to share Old Fashioned cocktails - on point; Memphis- Made - Fire Side on Tap - on point Despite mishaps we still love Char and support this local restaurant! read more

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I ordered the filet mignon medium rare. Every decent steakhouse knows to err on the side of undercooked, as you can't uncook a steak. This came out well-done. The waitress saw how tragically it was cooked and thus decided to not even ask me how it looked. Another waitress/bartender noted that it was incredibly overcooked and apologized. They offered me a free dessert (lol). How many stars should a steakhouse in Memphis that charges $50 for an 8 oz. filet mignon when it clearly can't even cook a steak properly (literally, the most basic function of a steakhouse)? You should probably go elsewhere if you want a great dinner with decent steak. read more

I visited Char tonight with a friend and the experience was not very good. He ordered his steak bone in and seared on the edges and it came to the table medium with no bone. He order a steak for his dog and it came covered in pepper. After their multiple errors, they want him to be the solution for their bad service. This place has definitely seen better days. Definitely not recommend! read more

I enjoyed by visit to Char but you won't get full as the portions are on the small side. The food at Char taste delicious and is quality. Ambiance is amazing. Great place for brunch with your friends. Superb service. I highly recommend. read more

Such a fancy establishment! I had salmon for the first time and it was cooked perfectly. I cleaned my plate. If you like mac and cheese, you definitely have to give there's a try. It tasted like they used velveta cheese and there isn't any actual onions like I assumed but it had a great flavor. My friends enjoyed there meal as well, and said they would definitely eat here again! read more

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The food was good. The menu looked good, it seemed to have a lot of good choices. The server was good, but drinks took longer than they should. Seats were uncomfortable and the lighting was too dim. The place was somewhat pricey and didn't really have any outstanding attri utes. The whiskey list was great and pretty extensive. Wine list not so much, no beer list. read more

I chose to come to Char for my birthday celebration, I couldn't help but notice a somewhat chain-like atmosphere that didn't quite match the hype I had heard. The restaurant was pretty much empty and service was just ok, it was a little bit of an awkward experience. I was dissapointed I didn't get a birthday treat or any special gesture despite what we paid, and felt kind of rushed to pay the bill and leave. Nonetheless, the steak was decent and the butter tray which had a couple different flavors of butter. Though I had hoped for a more memorable dining experience and I likely wouldn't go again, the food itself was decent and I would still give it 4 stars. read more

Outstanding cocktails (fantastic Manhattan), and delicious food in a subdued dining room with terrific wait staff. Honestly, perfect dinner experience. Loved the shrimp and grits, and oyster appetizers. read more

Excellent Brunch Menu... Awesome Atmosphere!!! Chicken and Waffle delicious. Spinach Crisp with Shrimp Delicious!!! Great place to dine for brunch read more

Char Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Nice atmosphere, very attentive waitstaff, and delicious food! There hasn't been a time I've dined at Char and the food wasn't on point. I can hardly wait for my next dining experience with them! read more

Seafood carbonara slaps! Just wish it had more seafood in it. Upon looking at other photos I noticed shrimp, which my carbonara did not have. Perhaps if it did I would have rated it 5 stars, but the lack of seafood left much to be desired. read more

Char Restaurant - Seafood Carbonara - Seafood Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Food was absolutely delicious, the service impeccable, and the ambiance was warm and inviting.

First let me say, this is my most favorite brunch ever! I'm a huge brunch eater, I travel a lot so that is saying something! We went for the Sunday Brunch at noon. The ambiance is incredible! It's inviting, fun, beautiful and full of life! There is a screen with an old movie playing, LIVE music and incredible food and drinks! The mimosas are to die for! Amazing price and delightfully tasty! I had the Eggs Benedict and they were perfect! This is a happening spot but they still managed to get us in fairly quickly! Beautiful brunch spot! Cheers! read more

Char Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Loved the butter tasting appetizer. The honey espresso butter was really interesting. I ordered the duck breast, which was disappointing. The duck was a bit chewy and the skin was flabby and not rendered at all. The flavors were great, though. read more

Food & Service were excellent! Worth 5 stars! I'll be back! Had a party of 6 ladies in for a birthday brunch on Saturday.

I am just taking a look around this restaurant nice I think ok. I haven't eaten there yet interesting yes the food looks delicious. Service is a yes for me I am slow eater. And the space look large in the dining area a yes from me read more

The best hidden gem steakhouse in Memphis. Absolutely delicious. Service was fantastic. Happy Hour menu was great. read more

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Please throw away all the Cajun seasoning you have started putting on everything. My seafood carbonara tasted the same as the crab claws that tasted the same as my husband steak! We really loved Char and would get take out even through Covid. We were so sad. Please either state that food has Cajun seasoning on it or stop using it. When did y'all change all the recipes to add that? We will come back...we aren't gone forever because we do love the casual overall happiness of the bar with the piano player. Hopefully my fav crab cakes haven't been tampered with. read more

It was a pleasant surprise! Their brunch menu is very good. I ordered the Steak Benedict and it was delicious. I can't recommend this place more. read more

Came for lunch and the atmosphere was nice, more of an older crowd. I ordered the blackened grouper sandwich and was a little underwhelmed with it - think it might be better fried. Others with me ordered the salmon and red fish which were both very good! Onion rings were seasoned very well and their comeback sauce was incredible! Service was wonderful and I would definitely come back to try some other items! read more

Char Restaurant - Blackened Grouper Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I come here about once a week for lunch. Tuesday's, meatloaf special is a must. My "go to" is the redfish. There is so much flavor in this dish & the serving is large. I know I shouldn't eat all of it at once, but it is just too good to stop. The veggie plate is also very filling & makes your taste buds happy. Yes, their salads are large & full of flavor. They have some desserts I would love to try, but again... my mouth can't help but continuing eating; so, there is no room. Yes, one day I will go for an appetizer & dessert. If you are in the area, you truly get a great meal & will not leave hungry. read more

The service was great and the food was delicious! I had the steak and want to try some of the other options. I will definitely be back.

Great food and service. I love this place! Every single time I'm in Memphis it's a must go!!! read more

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1st experience: reservation for 2 before going to the Orpheum for Phantom of the Opera. The waitress was super knowledgeable and friendly. We had the crab claws as apps. I prefer the sautéed claws over the fried ones for sure. It was more flavorful without taking away from the crab. For our main entree, we order the filet with the house cut truffle pomp frites and the duck with broccolini and mashed sweet potatoes. Pictured. I've never had duck served this way. The waitress also informed me that you could have duck medium rare, which was bizarre to me. I tried anyways because why not. Absolutely delicious. I would most definitely get it again. 2nd experience: reservation for 8 for lunch before going to the U of M May 2018 graduation. Came during brunch time and the mimosa was great. The crab cakes are the best. I like that it doesn't have much filler. Honestly just all crab meat and sauce. I had the range chicken. Was good, but not absolutely memorable. It was a good size though. 3rd experience: reservation for 7 and they allowed us to have the private room at no charge. Very nice and thoughtful of them. For apps, I had the bread with 3 different butters. The bread was normal but I assume it was to allow the butters to stand out. There was a chocolate chip butter, regular whipped, and a green onion butter. The chocolate one was definitely unique. Also ordered the crab cake because that is just my favorite now. For the main entree, I split the salmon entree. The salmon was delicious. I loved the broccolini and the grilled zucchini. It had a refreshing and light taste. read more

Char Restaurant - Filet, house cut truffle pomp frites, & duck with broccolini and mashed sweet potatoes. - Seafood Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Wow! The reviews were spot on! Stopped as I was passing through Nashville. This restaurant has a fine dining ambiance, but a welcoming feel. The staff was friendly and professional. The restaurant was very clean with tables adequately spaced. I had the fried green tomatoes. They were crisp on the outside and juicy inside. I don't like Remoulade so I dipped in my buttermilk ranch dressing. Divine! The redfish was very tasty, but I wish that I could have not had the sauce. The sauce was good, but a little too heavy for the fish. The spinach and cheese grits accompanying this dish were great. My companion had a wedge salad and a filet with Lima beans and macaroni and cheese. His steak was fork tender and had a wonderful flavor. It was comparable to our favorite steakhouse. I loved my dish , but next time, I will try the steak. read more

Came here as a party of 6 on a Saturday to try out their lunch/ brunch menu. We ordered bread and butter - the duo options for butter were a maple walnut and a cheese chive butter - to my surprise I like the sweet butter more than the salt. For the main, I got the Southern Style Benedict ($12) which consisted of buttermilk biscuits, locally farmed duck eggs, fried green tomato and country ham. Also got a glass of OJ to drink. Another party on our table got the Salmon, and he found it weird that when it arrived to the table it was luke-warm and actually almost cold. The Chicken Pontabla, which another of my co-diners got was very tasty, and was the fave dish of all of us on the table. So for my palate, the food was fairly ordinary taste-wise. When I ate the separate components of my meal individually it was all quite tasty - but when I combined everything, it all just canceled each other out and nothing really vowed my taste buds. Afterwards I wasn't excitedly planning to return back to try other things on the menu again the next weekend. I do however want to come back however, maybe for dinner as other foodies whose opinions I respect have good things to say about this place, so this might have just been a one-off for me! Yelp Review 137/ 2017 read more

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Great lunch stop! Menu simple enough for my want it all mind! Must try is the Crab claws sautéed My fav however fried is amazing as well! Go for it try both half and half! Salads are always fresh generously proportioned and they have several protein choices to choose from! Don't sleep on this gem ! read more

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Dope restaurant with friendly staff. Ordered the seafood carbonara which was amazing! Great flavor and presentation I couldn't help but be impressed. I'd definitely dine in again when I'm bacc in North Memphis! read more

Char Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee