Fantastic food. The fried chicken is beyond! Very generous servings. Very fresh. Our guests raved. Service was wonderful. We will definitely use again. Not your typical food... everyone else had the same menu. We wanted something a bit different. We got it and loved it. And don't forget to get the salmon. Cooked to perfection. read more

What a great meal and the service was great. Discussed some diet concerns and allergies with them and they addressed our concerns. A gem of a find read more

Ordered the fried whiting meal again today with sweet potatoes and potato salad as my sides via DoorDash. Still 5 stars! I learned that if you want the whiting, definitely order earlier in the day as it sells out quick and I understand why. It's so delicious! The sweet potatoes were buttery and sweet. Potato salad rich and tasty. Cheryl is consistent with her cooking because the fish and homemade tartar tasted exactly how I remembered it. Thank you so much for a wonderful lunch! read more

Very nice service was good and food was tasty I didn't expect any less for this area but I'm glad this place lives up to the very nice community read more

I honestly can't say how unbelievably amazing this food is. I talked to Cheryl a few weeks back and did not get a chance to order but being in a class all day today I took the dive in. The Fried Chicken is juicy, full of flavor and love. I believe I make the best Fried Chicken in the world but I have to give it to Cheryl. You are quite the rival. I can't stop eating. The Mac and cheese again... Blown away but the star of the show to me is the collards. Next time I order I'm going to get 3 of them. Much love to Charas kitchen I can't wait for my wife to try this next week. read more

My sister recommended this fantastic hidden gem. On a cold Sunday afternoon, we called in our takeout order. After driving right by it and turning back, the search was worth the hunt (they are located in the basement of the building that houses Shiloh's Temple - look for the small sign). I love supporting women in business and owner Cheryl knows her way around the kitchen. She could not have been more friendly and her cooking was just what the doctor ordered! Delicious, home cooked, Southern comfort food. We ordered mac & cheese, fried chicken, ribs, coconut rice, braised collard greens, wings and banana pudding. Since we traveled about 20 minutes to get the food home and then it sat for a few minutes upon arrival, the rice and the mac & cheese were not as moist as if we had eaten them when served - not Cheryl's fault at all. Everything else was beyond delicious. The chicken wings with basic BBQ sauce were seriously THE BEST wings we'd ever eaten...bar none! The braised collard greens and banana pudding were perfection. I loved the ribs, but I am dreaming of returning for more of those wings!!! Great job, Chara's!!! We'll be back! read more

Located in the basement of a church this spot is absolutely worth seeking out. I grew up in bellport and was raised on spicys bbq(rip) and I must say this is more than a worthy replacement if not a total upgrade based on the potato salad alone . We ordered the platter which is perfectly seasoned fried chicken shrimp ribs mac and cheese and potato salad as our sides. Everything was fresh made to order and delicious. read more

Chara's Kitchen and Catering - Potato salad - Comfort Food Near Me - Bellport, New York

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Chara's Kitchen is the place to go if you are looking for flavorful Soul Food! The Whiting and Fried Chicken was out of this world along with the Mac and cheese, sweet potatoes and Greens! Food was fresh and hot off the press! Cheryl is kind and puts a lot of Love on her food. Thanks for Blessing us with your gift Cheryl! read more

Chef Cheryl is amazing! We had the most delicious wings & ribs!! Everything was excellent! Tried the mac & cheese & was not disappointed, as well as the collard greens, banana pudding & cobbler!! Everything is made to order, so give her plenty of notice & you cannot go wrong!! I'll definitely be back! read more

The food was impeccable! I ordered fried shrimp, fried chicken, sweet candied yams baked macaroni and cheese, coconut rice, peach cobbler. On the way home the car smelled so freaking good I almost wanted to pull over and eat in the car LOL. Let's just say the food was so good that I over a read more

Chara's Kitchen and Catering - Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Fried Jumbo Shrimp, Signature Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Coconut Rice, Butterscotch Candied Yams - Comfort Food Near Me - Bellport, New York

This place is truly phenomenal! It's one of the few that I get really excited for when I know I'm getting it! The food is delicious. And I'm happy that a place like this exists so close to home for me! You can tell that it is made with pride and not rushed. I don't mind waiting if the order take a bit either, because I know I'm going to be pleased with it! Chara's is amazing! read more

You MUST go to this place at some point in your life. I do not reside in the area, but a co-worker highly recommended Chara's, so I stopped in this week to pick up dinner. To say I was blown away is a gross understatement. I ordered salmon, rice, and yams. I felt like I died and floated up to food heaven the minute I started eating. I have always been partial to certain dishes that my mother made. Salmon and yams are two of them. I hope my mother forgives me, but OMG this stuff melted in your mouth. I got there at 430, and I was lucky enough to get the last piece of salmon. I was meant to have it. I strongly urge you to get there early when they first open because her stuff goes quick. 3 or 330 at the latest. She also has cakes baked by a professional baker. I ordered carrot cake, which was divine. You could tell the cream cheese frosting was homemade and fresh. Next time I will be ordering buttermilk chicken, yams, mac and cheese, and red velvet cake. Go there! read more

What a great find. A bit off the beaten path but well worth it. The ribs are off the bone tender with tasty sauce. The buttermilk chicken and fried shrimp were flavorful, flakey. Not oily or heavy. The desserts include Peach Cobbler, Velvet Cake, Carrot Cake, and more. All superb. You won't regret the Chara's experience. read more

Came this afternoon for some lunch and I was pleasantly surprised! The desert( banana brea) was fantastic and ribs were mouth watering. I purchased a side of Collared greens and sweet potatoes. I have yet to find a local business that sells quality,Home cooked meals in a clean environment. Bless you guys and thank you for your hospitality. Your passion for this is exemplified in the way your business has been represented. read more

What a delightful treat this was. The tastiest fried chicken that I ever had including that of the soul food restaurants that I attended. Richie G read more

I had read about Chara's recently on Yelp. My wife and I decided to give it a try. We are both glad we did. The whiting and shrimp were both tasty and cooked just right. The Mac and cheese tasted great and the greens were delicious, fresh tasting, and not watery. We will definitely return and recommend others. read more

The food is absolutely delicious. Ribs, chicken, Mac and Cheese, grits , so so good. Recommend highly.

Have had the most delicious fried chicken and waffles delivered from here twice now. On my last delivery the waffle was a little smaller than usual so they threw in an extra piece of chicken no charge, without even being asked, and even wrote me a little note on my container explaining. I love the personal touch and care that goes into their food and making customers happy. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Hi Cheryl. My son and I were in for the first time Wednesday night. We were so happy with everything that we picked up. U r so sweet and it was nice to meet ur dad too!! We will 100% be coming back. We already have told a few of our neighbors too!! read more

Omg. The ribs. The ribs are amazing. My husband and I both thought they are the best ribs we've ever had. Our picky eater daughter loved them too. They are lightly coated with a lovely fruity sauce, smoky enough, but not overwhelming...so good that my normally very generous husband swiped some of mine! The fried shrimp were also exceptional...light and crispy coating...very fresh tasting. The sides were great...we had collard greens, string beans, mac and cheese, yams and french fries. We had fried chicken too...which was also very good. The yams though...I could dream about those yams. Since I'm not supposed to eat sweets, I'll save those for my dessert next time and be very satisfied. I am a really good cook, and this meal was like a really good homemade meal--something I myself would be proud to put on my table..(except I can't make ribs that good, and I don't think I could make such light and crisp fried shrimp either!) Ohhhh...I almost forgot...the tartar sauce. YES. You read that right! The tartar sauce is not to be missed...even if you don't get something it comes with...you've got to ask to try it! So, no matter what the food is like, a meal is not as good when people aren't nice...well, the owner was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and very patient as we tried to decide what to order. We felt like the most welcome guests, which only served to make the meal that much better. Next time I definitely want to try some of the non-fried fish, shrimp, etc. It's a relatively small menu, but we still have much to explore and I look forward to every bite! read more

Found this place from google and I'm so glad it was the first thing that popped up!! I had them cater my brunch party. I ordered the chicken and waffles and sweet potato pancakes.The food was 10/10!!! Literally everyone at the party wouldn't stop asking where I ordered from. The only problem I had was that they came a little late from the time we discussed however it was worth the wait. I was also pretty satisfied with their customer service. Will definitely be ordering from them again. read more

Absolutely AMAZING! I lived in Florida and North Carolina for several years and two of the things I've always said that I miss most about the South were the people and the food! I haven't had good southern cookin like this in a LOOONNNGGG time and certainly not anywhere else here on Long Island! Every single bite was so full of deliciousness words aren't enough to describe it! With most fried chicken all of the flavor is just in the skin, and once you get to the meat, it's bland. I don't what she does to her chicken, but even the meat had just as much flavor as the skin! My fiancé isn't much of a chicken person and even he sucked the bones dry! Will DEFINITELY be returning AND recommending to EVERYONE! THANK YOU Chara for your delicious food! read more

So happy I finally got to try Chara's kitchen. The fried chicken was fresh, plump and perfectly crispy. Best I've had in years. And the ribs were outstanding! We only tried a few of the sides - potato salad, cole slaw and collard greens - and all were good. But the standouts were the chicken and the ribs. I can't wait to go back to try the shrimp and grits and the Mac and cheese. Soon I hope! read more

Although small, this place puts out an amazing menu of comfort food. I ordered spare ribs, fried chicken w waffles, fried whiting w creamy grits. Everything was cooked to perfection. While waiting I sampled the peach cobbler which was excellent. read more

delicious take out - jerk shrimp n grits, crispy juicy fried chicken and 1/2 rack ribs. everyone loved the food in my family. so tasty. i should have taken a photo because there is nothing left now...and very kind staff. thank you Chara's - we will be back! read more

I have been a customer of Chara's pop-up since the first location and have followed them everywhere since! I have ordered my Friendsgiving from their catering part of the company for the last two years and have always been praised by my guests. The Mac and cheese, the sweet potatoes, the greens ... everything is cooked the real comfort way you'd get at your grandmothers. Real food made by real amazing people, Cheryl and Thelma always make you feel like family when coming to pick up an order or just stopping by for lunch. A great alternative to the commercialized soul food we have on the island! read more

Chara's Kitchen catered my sister's birthday brunch and the food was amazing! Sweet potato pancakes, fried chicken, and cornbread waffles were cooked to perfection! The guests loved the food. Great service and friendly staff :) read more

THE BEST comfort food around. Always fresh, always delicious. The quality of the food is top tier and Great customer service to go along with it. Chara's the sweetest !! Worth every penny!! read more

Oh my god! I've been wanting to try Chara's for awhile after seeing photos on Instagram and today I finally picked up the Angus grilled steak special with the most amazing mashed potatoes and mixed veggies I've ever had. So much flavor! Everything cooked to perfection. Undoubtably made with love and expertise! I also got the 3 pc. buttermilk fried chicken and I couldn't believe how juicy and crispy it was. I've had A LOT of fried chicken in my 23 years but I've NEVER had chicken that taste like this. Whatever she does, she does it right! & if you don't get dessert you aren't doing it right. Best banana pudding and slice of red velvet cake I've ever had!! All around everything was unique in flavor and so incredibly good. I can't wait for the next meal. I'll be back within the next couple days- hooked. I didn't even write this much in most of my college essays... that's how you know read more

OMG!!! Food here is so so so good. Wish it were closer to my house cause I would legit eat here everyday. I got the fried chicken with mac n cheese and candied yams and got my husband the ribs and also the all about the cookies cake. I stole one of my husband's ribs on the drive home and it was the best rib ivr ever eaten so juicy and flavorful ugh I should have stolen more. The fried chicken was really good and uniquely seasoned my son went to town on it. The candied yams were really really yummy and the cake was sooo good ! Highly recommend! Plus the owner was a sweetheart! read more

Just tried Chara's Kitchen on Doordash last night. I'm in Patchogue, food showed up piping hot. Shrimp and grits were terrific. Ribs very good. Loved the mac and cheese and sweet potato sides. Daughter chomped down on fried chicken. Will seek them out for a visit soon. read more

We were looking for BBQ because Spicy's was closed. How lucky are we to have discovered this 'heaven sent' home cooking, 10 minutes away. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING was delicious. Exactly perfect, yummy, tender, flavorful, perfectly seasoned...RAVE RAVE RAVE!!!!!!! Would never have known about this place without Yelp. We have a new place to call 'home' for our BBQ! Just so YUMMMMMM!!!! read more