We had a company lunch here about 3 times in 2 months. Every time I come here, it is an absolute pleasure. The waitress is always pleasant (I do apologize, I forget names and lot). Safe to say though, all the wait staff here is very friendly and fast. 2 of the 3 times I have came here, I ordered the pork chop. Yes, the pork chop is around $30; however, it is something to drool over. When you cut the pork chop, it just melts like an A5 wagyu. You don't need to put any force to cut this pork chop. The chop is well seasoned and pairs very well with the mashed potatoes or even a fresh salad. The beans are something I never thought I would compliment. It is smokey, meaty, and has a slight tang to it all at the same time. We'll worth a try as a side. Idaho potatoes that are loaded? Well, it's a potato. I would go with their mashed potatoes if you would like a potato item. Their baked potato needs just a bit more cooking time to make that creamy loaded potato. Their dessert items are on par with a professional bakery. The key lime cheesecake had a fresh zing. The cream they put on the cheesecake is light and airy. It pairs well to even out the sourness key lime has. Overall, I will always strive to come here again. read more

Charleston's - Pork Chop with their loaded Idaho potato and beans! - American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Had shrimp scampi and it was tasted good. Service was good and waitress was pleasant. Ambiance was nice inside read more

I love Charleston's. They never disappoint! This club salad was delicious. A nice ending to my day! The espresso martini was also great. They customized it perfectly for me with tequila instead of vodka! read more

Charleston's - Club Salad and Espresso Martini - American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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The ambience is very chill dimly lit really nice for date night comfortable seating. The service is always on point The drink menu is dynamic and always changing If they have brussels sprouts available, grab them they're phenomenal. They did not this night. The glazed carrots and broccolini are a great side Pork chops are bone in and always cooked really well one of my favorites read more

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Food was great. The hostess had an attitude when we asked for a table instead of a booth.

Had lunch at Charleston's on State Line road during restaurant week today. Nice atmosphere, plenty of seating and very clean. On the menu for $20, had the potato soup, Grilled Chicken & Avocado Club sandwich and unsweetened tea. Tristen was my server and performed flawlessly. Kept my tea refreshed, checked-in a few times and even prepared a tea-to-go. Will definitely revisit and kudos to Management for excellent training. read more

This is my first time at this location and overall, my experience was really good. The staff was friendly and attentive especially considering we had such a large party. There were 8 of us. The food was good, although I was little bothered because I ordered fish tacos comes with beans and rice but it had pork in it!! Not mentioned anywhere in the description did it mention that the beans had pork in it and I'm a pescatarian! Thankfully I saw it before I ate it and one of our waitresses, graciously substituted it out for some of their coleslaw. I also got a side of burgundy mushrooms. For my adult beverage, I got fall old fashioned. It was good, but I wish I had stirred it before I drank it because I tasted most of the spices at the end of the drink. Our table got appetizers that included the spinach and artichoke dip, which was amazing.And they also got the escargot shrimp, which my family said was grea, but I don't know because i'm allergic to shellfish. My kid got the ribs with mashed potatoes and fries and really enjoyed them.And my husband got the fish and chips I got to nibble on his fish.It was very tasty. We will definitely come through next time.We are in town. read more

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Came here after an event near by. We were dressed a little nicer and wanted to take advantage of the situation. We were seated promptly when we arrived and our waitress was very attentive. They had several things on the menu that appealed to me. I asked for a recommendation, and was suggested to get the shrimp scampi. I was very happy with my decision, it was delicious. This is a very nice restaurant close to a lot of shopping. read more

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The filet was perfect! I got desserts key lime over the top and the carrot cake. This place is a hidden gym. I door dashed but looking forward to actually going there. read more

Visited during 'restaurant week'. Ordered the 'Grilled Chicken & Avocado Club' sandwich along side potato soup and unsweetened tea and fries. Huge sandwich, fresh and very tasty. Had multiple refills of the tea without having to ask. This $20 meal was way well worth it. Will definitely visit again. read more

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I'm a regular at Charlestons. I travel for work & they have some restaurants in Oklahoma. The main reason I go is because of their similarities to the Houston's restaurants we raised our kids on in Kansas City and if you travel through the south they are found in many cities i.e. Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Memphis, & Atlanta. The owner of the Charleston chain of restaurants has direct financial ties to the original Houston's brand so many of the recipes are the same. They offer amazing spinach and artichoke dip. I'm is it as good as Houston's spin dip? Nah. But it's as close as you will ever find. The only difference I can tell is that the chips are thinner & don't support the dip from plate to mouth. The spinach and artichoke dip is what drew me to the restaurant this particular night. I like sitting at the bar and was welcomed by both bartenders. They were very kind and courteous. They made a special effort to learn my name and of course I remember their names They delivered my drink swiftly and brought my spinach and artichoke dip in a reasonable amount of time. Something happened that for some reason , and I know I am picky, but I am about to pay $20 for a Coke and an appetizer so I expect good service to compensate for the additional amount I'm paying. When they brought my food to me, they didn't bring me any silverware or a napkin. There was a spoon in the Sour cream when. A few minutes later, I asked for a napkin and the bartender reached over next to her and picked up paper napkins and handed them to me. Everybody in the entire restaurant gets a cloth napkin with silverware. That's just basics so that's why my rating is three stars. After trying to reach the manager several times, I give up! Leaving my phone number has yielded no response. You can email me: Gregg.mark@rocketmail.com read more

Charleston's - This is what I got when I asked for a napkin - American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This is the second KC restaurant recommended for fans of the gone-but-never-forgotten Houston's. It does have some of the old Houston's faves on the menu (not the Asian chicken salad, though- don't come here looking for that). My dining companion chose chips and queso as the appetizer. Not what I would have chosen outside of a Mexican restaurant, but I have to say it was executed perfectly and I would order it again. For nostalgia's sake we both had the Hawaiian ribeye with fries. They arrived cooked as ordered and was close to the original flavor that we remember. The other place that serves a version of this steak is actually a better representation to me, though. Also the fries were standard and boring and not great. Service was attentive but unfussy, which I really like. Ambiance is upscale casual. We would go back if in the area. read more

Charleston's - Hawaiian ribeye with fries - American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Charleston was nothing less than amazing yesterday for my uncles birthday! I haven't been to one in years as they all closed in AZ, so I was excited to check them out. When my mom and I arrived, a few people were already there, so we checked out the menu. The menu is tiny but mighty with a great mix of sandwiches, burgers, pasta, chicken, and salads. I always try to pick something I can not make at home, so I ordered the fish and chips. Our waiters came by, and I was encouraged to order this. I went with it, and instead of the fries, I got the broccoli. To drink, I got their NA blackberry punch. Everything was amazing! The NA punch had a little hint of sweetness but was fruity and tart as well from the ginger beer and blackberry. My food was delicious, and it did not need any sauce or spices, especially the fish and broccoli. The coleslaw was cool and creamy with a nice crunch. The broccoli was bright green with a crunch and had a small river of butter under it that made my taste buds sing. And the fish, light and flaky and just fried enough for that crunch. I wish that the pieces were a little bigger and that my stomach was bigger too! They give you a good amount of food! It makes awesome leftovers. I liked the attentive service and that we were able to put in a reservation and able to sit at not only our tables but also a few surrounding it. For next time, it would be great to be able to reserve the private room for noise and conversations. read more

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Went for my Birthday in February with My Son and Grandson Good Food... Nice Waitress and Staff.. Only Problem Was an Item Was Left Off My Order Didn't Realize Until I Got Home... Had The Receipt Called and Told Them.. Assistant Manager Took My Call and Said He Would Give Message to Manager and I Would Receive Free( not Free Cause I Paid for it and Didn't Receive it) Item Next Time I Come Back,It Would Be In My Email ( NEVER HAPPENED..NEVER EMAILED ME ANYTHING read more

It is always a great time coming home to KC and spending time with family! I enjoyed a lovely brunch with my parents, and it was a delightful afternoon. We were seated promptly, and our orders were taken immediately. As someone who prefers mocktails, I was very pleased with my drink; it was delicious, and I plan to return just for it. I would like to commend the bartender for their exceptional work. My mother and I enjoyed the shrimp scampi pasta, and it was quite delicious, especially for my first experience with this dish. I added chicken to my portion, which complemented the lemon butter sauce beautifully. One of the waitresses mentioned that she had never considered adding chicken and intends to try it herself next time she orders the pasta. We received our food promptly and it was delicious; we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. The staff were friendly and attentive. While the restaurant was a little cool, we were soon warmed by our delightful meal. This establishment is an excellent choice for a pleasant outing, brunch, or dinner. I plan to return when I next visit Kansas City, Missouri. read more

What a great spot. Met some friends for lunch who come here regularly and assured me that no matter what I ordered I would love it. I ordered the chicken piccata. It was delightfully full of veggies and the side of Brussel's sprouts were crispy and tossed in a bit of chilli sauce. The chicken was thin and tender. However, the serving size was rather small. I expected more pasta. I are every morsel but the cost is hard to justify when I had "just" enough to eat. The service was top notch, and the restaurant interior is classy without feeling stuffy. read more

Charleston's - Chicken piccata with side of sprouts - American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The service was excellent. I got the Caesar salad with salmon. There were six of us. They put some sauce on the salmon that overwhelmed the salmon flavors. They must have used a lot of anchovies or added horseradish to the salad because it was extremely spicy. I didn't care for the sauce or dressing. My husband didn't like his dish either. The kids steak meal was a hit with our grandson. They were offering a specialty cocktail for Breast Cancer Awareness. It was fabulous. It's a little loud making it difficult to hold a conversation. They had numerous servers attending the table which was really nice. read more

Happen to enjoy service by those several wait staff dropped off items or drinks to our table; Howe, it took 4 inquiries to get the TV on. Drink refills were handled by multiple staff and always pleasant. We received our apps in a timely fashion but it seemed we waited a good while before our main courses were delivered. No one had a lukewarm plate so everything was served hot. He even remembered why we were there and asked our birthday girl how she enjoyed her meal. We were able to enjoy lighting a cupcake and singing as well! The SHRIMP CARGOT was delicious, just a challenge to dig out each shrimp with cheese and the butter to enjoy with the bread The Chicken fried chicken meal was crispy and flavored perfectly along with skinned in mashed potatoes and my salad. Our table enjoyed other apps down to last bite: FLATBREAD PIZZA which had good cheese, sausage, tomato balance and queso dip was a hit! Everyone else ordered sandwiches: burgers, chicken, chicken tenders, steak and dynamite shrimp! No complaints, only happy faces and plates! read more

Charleston's - Family dinner celebrating Neyan 18th bday - American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

We were in Kansas City the day after Thanksgiving, having driven from Wichita, Kansas for the day. After a tour of Kauffman Stadium, we were searched for a restaurant with a variety of food that would satisfy all 3 of us. Thank you, Yelp, for assisting with our search! The restaurant was just off the main road and highly visible. Once inside, between the smells and the modern look, we figured we had made a good decision. The service was a little less than we had hoped. We were ready to order and no one seemed to notice. Eventually, we believe it was a manager that came by and took our order. The food was amazing. I had a salad, my husband had the Fish and Chips and my niece had a Steak. Everything came out looking good, and tasting awesome. The Fish was flaky, was a good portion, along with the delicious Cole slaw. My niece's steak was well cooked and tasty, along with the fresh, tender, mixed veggies. My Chicken Quinoa salad was tasty, with a decent portion. Highly recommend this restaurant. It's always a treat to find a good restaurant whenever we're visiting from out of town. read more

Enjoyed an early dinner here before hitting the candle sale! Their special was the prime rib and it did not disappoint! Our server Tristin did a wonderful job taking care of us. The prime rib was so tender and I love Rare!! They offered the creamy and raw horseradish. I really enjoyed my salad and the fresh warm croissant they served was sinful I wanted to order another one! I love the space you can have conversations and not feel like your jam packed in there. It was very nice and will go back again! read more

Charleston's - 10oz prime rib an bake potato - American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Harper was our server and did an excellent job. It was a quiet Wednesday which was nice for conversation. Located off State-line outside of the Ward Parkway Mall read more

I went in for a quick lunch. Sat at the bar and got exceptional service. My food also came out hot and fast. Everything was great as always. I got the chicken tender platter and I ate it all. I also forget how good their pink lemonade is and am pleasantly reminded every time. read more

OMG!!! If you grew up loving Houston's, this place is for you!! I swear, it's EXACTLY the same...from the spinach artichoke dip to chicken tenders...it's amazing!!! Atmosphere, food and service, dynamite!! I'm glad we found this place and for those KC kids from the 80's and 90's...get you butt over there!!! read more

I became familiar with Charleston's when I lived in Oklahoma City, and when we moved to Kansas City, my wife and I missed it dearly. I was amazed that one opened up only a short distance from our house; it was like going home again! Charleston's is, by far, one of the best steak places I have eaten, if I didn't want to pay $100 for the food. My wife and I continue to use this as our go-to place when we want a steak for a date night. It feels upscale inside, but it comes without the upscale price. Yes, you'll pay more for the food than at some places, but nothing extreme. While it is true that the place can have hit-and-miss days on service, the food is never a miss. If I go here, I will get a consistently tasty meal in an environment that doesn't make you go deaf with the music or blind you with lights and art. It's simply "unfooled around with." And the croissants... be careful. You may fill up on them, but you will have no regrets. Remember to call ahead if you want to go there. Some days, it can be crazy busy, and you may have to wait for a long time. This store is in an upscale shopping center and shares a courtyard with other restaurants. This is great because my kids can run in the courtyard while we wait for the food, and they will be covered and probably have some other kids to play with. read more

Amazing atmosphere food was outstanding service was outstanding. Had a friend in from Florida and she order gumbo and Caesar salad. Gumbo was a little thick, but she said tasty. I ordered baked potato soup and Caesar salad. I love the baked potato soup. Caesar salad i had didn't have croutons on my salad, but my friend had croutons on her salad. Croissant was very buttery and tasty all around great meal read more

Just had a pre-Christmas dinner here and had a great time! It's a nice atmosphere, very attractive and comfortable, although a little noisy in the bar area. They have some special beverages at happy hour, including a quite good margarita in a shaker that is the equivalent of 3 margaritas for just $8. I had shrimp scampi with the requisite angel hair pasta, which was delicious. My two friends had chicken piccata and they both loved it. The service was very good. And always important and a telling factor about the cleanliness of a restaurant, the bathrooms are clean and attractive. What more could you want? And when you step outside, you have a fabulous view of the biggest, brightest Christmas tree I've ever seen, and a nice fire pit surrounded by chairs. I recommend coming here for the food, the weekday Happy Hour beverages, and to see the outdoor holiday decor! And sitting around the fire pit for a little while with friends would be a good way to end an evening. read more

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It was Saturday night and we stop here for dinner. It was our first time here. Inside was nice. A little more upscale then maybe a Houlihan. We got seated right away in a booth. Waitress was friendly and attentive. I ordered their chicken Parmesan dinner entrees and my friend ordered their enchiladas dinner entrees. Recommended by our waitress. Food came out fast and the portion size was just about right. My dinner was delicious and really enjoy dining there. read more

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By far my favorite! Staff is fantastic! Food delish! Perfect margarita is to die for!

Food - pretty darn good Service - great Ambiance - spot on nice and dark Steak House-ly effect Had the fish and chips here, pretty darn good like @ the Wine bar @ 119th and Metcalf. Fish - a tasty light white fish (couldn't have been cod with this flavor). Breading - light and crunchy not the thick and molar crushing features of other joints. Fries - good but get soggy quickly, a plentiful portion Coleslaw - tasty Dill tartar sauce - pairs well with fried fish. I'll definitively be returning here to "tour the menu". read more

Charleston's - Fish and Chips, coleslaw, dill tartar sauce, iced tea. - American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

10/15/25 7:30pm takeout Order. Called in because app ordering system is down. Ordered 1)Quinoa salad and 2)Walt's champagne salad. Received 1)Walt's salad 2)chicken generic salad. So called to get corrected. Drove back to pick up chicken Quinoa salad.... Doesn't quinoa salad come with actual quinoa? See pic. Yeah... none on this corrected order. This is a management on duty problem... who doesn't know/care enough to double check corrected orders. The chef made these ingredients for a reason... so the combination of textures complement the flavors. It's just a salad? Yes! So it's NOT rocket science to get right the FIRST time! The psychological annoyance of how anyone can f-ck up an order TWICE on the same night... Grade F. To the District manager of Charlestons: This is YOUR team. We go here periodically. When we decide to order takeout from Charlestons because we thought oh yeah that sounds good... you just added making us question our decision to give you our money NEXT TIME. read more

Charleston's - Quinoa Chicken Salad... but NO Quinoa!!!! Smh. - American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The food is great! It comes out hot and delicious. Ask for the glazed carrots! The waitress comes by regularly to see if everything is perfect. read more

One of my favorite places to eat with family and my lady. Nice atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

Visited here on Valentine's Day. They were packed but got us right in. The service alone will keep us coming back. Never had to look for anyone they were at our table all the time. Food and was Delicious!! The Red Velvet cake was like my grandma's! read more

Charleston's - American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The service was amazing. There was nothing wrong with the service. The atmosphere was great. Their food quality was not the best and quite frankly not worth the price point. I didn't think it was flavorful or anything impressive. I had the steak, club salad, and a loaded baked potato. I do not recommend this place. I think it's fun for a one off thing. But I would not return. read more

Not much selection and pretty expensive for average good. We are there on Easter Sunday as most places were closed.

The rye was good. I was looking for a Hawaiian rye that replaced the one I tasted when Houston was at the plaza. This didn't overtake that, but Charleston is somewhere I'll want to try again! The chicken fried chicken looked fantastic. Service was good, and it was Valentine's Day! There was able to accommodate me at the last minute. read more

Charleston's - Hawaiian rye Steak - American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I have eaten at Charleston's a few times, or should I say dined at because it tends to reflect more of a high end establishment instead of casual sit down restaurant. And the prices do as well however, I have yet to find food on the menu that reflects such and overall the menu is uninspired and boring. If you are looking to find any sort of chefs specials here is not the place. Located inside the newly added on part of Wardparkway Shopping Center Charleston's share occupancy with a cluster of lower end more laid back restaurants such as, Torchys Tacos, Smittys Burgers, and Hawaiian Bros. So, the location choice to me is odd, it just doesn't belong. Charleston's is on average more stuffy and expensive than a Hollihans but, the food quality in my opinion is lower. I have tried fish, steak and the said to be famous baked potatoe soup, which as a proud Midwestern I can say is seasoned adequately but overall is just alright. The salmon salad I ordered upon last visit was pretty tasty and did come with a super decadent crossaint bread roll with sweet sticky honey butter, which was a nice surprise. I also did appreciate the including of a Malbec on the menu which was incredibly smooth. Will I choose Charleston's again? Hard to say, maybe if I am in the area and I'm looking to add a little bit of class into a rather mundane day, and I'm willing to overpay for it or if someone suggests it who is paying for it, then sure why not? Nothing a big old bowl of soup and a glass of Malbec can't fix *wink* read more

Charleston's - American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Charleston's has walnut apple cobbler on their menu rotation now. We absolutely love this dessert and signed up for the weekly email so we can go at some point during the week it's on the menu. We love everything we get here and have many faves. Consistently excellent food and service. It's our go-to spot. read more

Charleston's - Apple cobbler with walnuts! - American Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This is our family's go to spot. Food is always great and service amazing. Our waiter Jake was amazing.

Wonderful ambience and outstanding food! Service took a while to get to us but was excellent through the evening. The premium margaritas served in a martini glass is the best margarita in Kansas City! It's stunningly good! read more