Food was excellent. Party of seven and one plate (chicken) was undercooked, but they remedied. Only noticeable downside was we were there and served an hour before closing and most of the staff was already occupied cleaning and closing up for the night. Service suffered because of it. read more

I really enjoy this place... the food is good and the service has always been good. upscale enough for a nice date, but also casual enough for every day dining!! read more

Always a great time here! Tatum is typically our waiter and He always takes great care of us! This is one of my family's go to places for a quick lunch to even a nice dinner. You cannot go wrong with Charleston's! 10/10 read more

We love coming here for some great food. The appetizers are great. Everyone loves the dynamite shrimp. The queso and salsa are a must every time. The caesar salad is so divine! The Caesar dressing is the best I've had and the salad is served with a delicious croissant. You must try the blackened salmon. So good. Before you leave you must get some key lime pie! My dad LOVES it read more

Excellent service by waiter Benjamin at dinner The chicken picatta dish was delicious and the best I've had. Asparagus and Brussel sprouts were flavorful and cooked to perfection. Husband had the pork chops which he enjoyed as well. read more

Always excellent food and service...consistent and high quality. Friendly yet professional wait staff. It's our go to date night restaurant!

I quite like the food here! Every plate and appetizer that comes out is excellent. The salmon Caesar is a must, and the perfect margarita does not disappoint. It's definitely enough for two people to share if you're in to sharing your alcohol. The service has been pretty okay here, they always seem busy when I'm there, it seems pretty popular. The Brussels sprouts were soaked in butter so if you like manna from heaven then you should maybe get those. read more

We like Charlestons as it reminds us of Houston's restaurant in Dallas. Their steaks and salads are top-knotch and they have a great bar area where you can sit and eat dinner as well. Service is good and the food has yet to dissapoint. Recommend. read more

Great food and service upscale but unpretentious. Best salad I've had in a while. Got the sword fish it was excellent and the spinach artichoke dip was perfect. Loved the drink special and our server was top notch. read more

If you didn't already know, here's a fun food fact: Charleston's is part of Hal Smith Restaurant Group, a family of eateries that boasts Redrock Canyon Grill, Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, Louie's Grill and Bar, Upper Crust Wood Fired Pizza and Toby Keith's I Love this Bar and Grill, to name a few. Now, we aren't lucky enough to have all of these in Wichita, so when I visited OKC over fall break, I was overwhelmed with all the great options. First stop was Charleston's and it was wonderful! Walt's Champagne Chicken Salad, a heaping plate with a bed of romaine, smoked chicken, pineapple, strawberries, dates, candied pecans, feta and a champagne vinaigrette was so good, I think about it almost daily. Did I mention the fresh, hot, honey-drizzled croissant that comes with it? To die for! Excellent food, friendly service, overall a great casual upscale restaurant that I can't wait to visit again! read more

This is my second time in, but I'm not from the area. The service was flawless, both times. Very accommodating staff. Trip one was Pork chops that were very tough and over cooked. I forgot and ended up following yelp again, and arrived a second time. Prime rib was over cooked, small, and dry. Reviews. Fantastic Food very poor Service fantastic antic. read more

Charleston's is like your favorite TV show that you've seen over and over again. It's not going to blow you away and you certainly won't be surprised, but you keep coming back because it's that good. This place is a medium sized chain (there are around 20 in 4 states) that started in Oklahoma. It's above average casual dining and I can see why it remains popular after so many years. This location is large. There is a dining room with many booths and stand alone tables, and a large bar with seating on all sides, plus booths lining the perimeter of the room. The beer/liquor selection is nothing to write home about, but it's better than most of the other options on Ed Noble Parkway, which are highway food like Applebee's and Chili's. Charleston's is famous for a couple of items: baked potato soup and chicken tenders. The baked potato soup is a solid version of this classic soup. It's on the thicker side, which I prefer, and it comes loaded with cheese, bacon, and scallions. The toppings are the best part of a baked potato, and the people at Charleston's know it. The chicken tender platter is ENORMOUS. I think it's around $15, but it can easily feed two, or one very hungry person. The tenders are thick and fried perfectly, I literally have never had a bad one. They are juicy, the breading is crunchy, but not too thick, and it's seasoned properly. They are great with BBQ sauce, honey mustard, or nothing. As I get older I order chicken tenders (or fingers, or strips) less and less often. But, I have to have Charleston's a couple of times a year, and I can't think of any other chicken tenders I feel this way about. They are just a very solid version of this dish that is usually for children, but I do not care when I order it at Charleston's. Charleston's has the typical array of steaks, prime rib, and grilled chicken choices. I've had the prime rib, and it's solid. It would be average in Vegas, where nearly everyplace does prime rib, but in Oklahoma it's above average for sure. And, you get a nice healthy slab. I've had a number of burgers, sandwiches, and salads as well. Again, never disappointed, but never blown away. This isn't creative food, but it's very good in quality and execution. Service is always good. There are plenty of servers, particularly during dinner service. So, if your drink goes empty, there is never a time when an employee isn't close enough to ask. I've been coming to this Charleston's since before I could drive myself to the restaurant, and I will continue to eat here. Like I said, you won't be blown away by the menu, but there is only a small chance you will leave unhappy with your meal. read more

Charleston's - Chicken fried steak, carrots, and mashed potatoes. - American Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

excellent restaurant. 10/10. would come here every day if my life if i could. waiter was carson and he was super nice and attentive, filled my water cup every time it was 3/4 low and it was super appreciated. food was amazing. mashed potatoes are so awesome i high recommend. also super fast with getting food out. read more

Charleston's - American Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

We lucked into Charleston's after trying to get into BJ's next door on OU graduation weekend. BJ 's was way too crowded and luckily Charleston's was able to seat us within 5 minutes or so. I came in with low expectations thinking this is just a chain with mediocre food on a busy weekend. However, due in part to the friendly and efficient wait staff, our group of 8 celebrating my niece's graduation had a very good meal and celebration. We enjoyed a chilled champaigne toast and the food was well prepared. I had the babyback ribs and would recommend them. They were tender and infused with a delicious bbq grilled flavor. The portions were large for everyone in our party and all enjoyed what they ordered. As the other reviewers note, their house salads are excellent. A surprisingly good experience for us and I am grateful to Charleston's for providing us with a better than expected graduation celebration! read more

Amazing meal, great service. The salmon was some of the best I've ever had! Of course the croissants are incredible! Great meal!

I would give this 5 stars because it was absolutely DELICIOUS, but I definitely got food poisoning from this food. I ordered the Champagne Chicken Salad which was delicious - but it must've given me the food poisoning because no one else in the group ate it. The shrimp appetizer was buttery and rich. The Chicken Fried Steak was awesome, but very rich and heavy. Awesome ambiance and really cool place. I'm so sad to say I puked all of the yummy and pricey food /: read more

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I guess if I didn't have such high expectations i would have thought Charleston's was better. But my little bro kept talking it up like it was on par with Capital Grill or Ruth's Chris. Not so. It is a decent place, but its more like a Firebirds than anything else...or as my sister put it a cross between Ruth's Chris and Houlihan's! The steak was delectable, cooked to order and very thick, damn good. The mashed potatoes were really great as well. And Charleston's has a very casual atmosphere with a nice mix of OU students and travelers passing by on the Highway, or staying at one of the nearby hotels. Very Convenient and very good. If you don't go in expecting a high dollar steak place, then you will love Charleston's because honestly the food is great, the staff is fast and friendly, and the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. read more

The good: The food, especially the house salads, steaks, and croissants There's a full bar Nice kitchen setup The booths in the bar area The bad: Not-so-great wine selection Really dark The ugly: The word "perfect." This is apparently part of the server training. Prepare to be asked about 12484972 times if everything is perfect, if your salad is perfect, if your booth is perfect, if your drink is perfect, if the temperature is perfect. Every. Time. Synonyms, people! I can endure "perfect" to eat at Charleston's, though. Mmm. read more

Overpriced and bland. Too many servers not on the same page. Went there for the first time today... and the last time. $17 for an Au Jus sandwich?!?!?! Are you freaking crazy, that better be on good MF Sandwich. Ordered chips and queso, $7 my mom asked for an extra serving of salsa( which had way to many onions, or was just old and overpowered by the onions) The second server wanted to charge for a second serving. Then the second server came back and said the second cup was free, but if we got a third they would charge. At the prices they charge for the entrees all salsa should be free. I found a hair in the chips, sent them back via the first server. Third server(manager brought out fresh hot chips and apologized). Fourth server brought out my entree and asked if my mom ordered anything. Waited about 5 to 10 minutes for my Mom's $9 burger to arrive, can't remember which server brought that out to her. I ordered one of the specials shrimp, asparagus, green peppers and red peppers over linguini with a pesto sauce. Bland!! Tiny leftover looking pieces of asparagus ends and bell peppers. The shrimp was good, but how hard is that to cook??? We spoke with the manager. He apologized, and comped the meal, but I won't be back for a second try. read more

My husband and I had parents in town visiting and were not sure where to take them and a friend recommended Charleston's. We went here for dinner and it was a busy Friday night. I love that they use the app that helps you see your spot in line. It makes the waiting seem a little easier when we knew how many parties were in front of us. We were seated within thirty minutes and our server came promptly to the table to get our drink order. We ordered some side salads and soup with our meals and those all came out before our meal. Everyone loved their food and we were all happy we went there. Thank you, Charleston's for a great experience :) read more

Outstanding Prime Rib, and the Burgundy Mushrooms were a great compliment to it! Very Fair prices on the menu. We'll Definitely be back! read more

Above average chain restaurant experience. Charleston's in Norman does a very good job providing outstanding ambience. The food is good, but for the price it doesn't measure up. The service is consistently excellent, And that is probably the best argument I can make for this restaurant. Update: I added another star to my review. I wanted to give credit where it is due. There are only a handful of restaurants in Norman offering prime rib for dinner, and Charleston's serves it properly. The list of wines is not extensive, but all of them are reasonably priced. The service seems to be on the upswing. The current management seems to be making a serious effort. read more

Charleston's is delicious, convenient, and the price is right. The atmosphere is quite nice, the location (right by the interstate) is great and the food is good. Charleston's has been a staple in Norman, Oklahoma for years. They carry a wide variety of American cuisine and great Southern dishes. I say Southern dishes, because I no longer live in the South so when I can get my fave Southern dishes I really appreciate them. Charleston's has fried okra on the menu--that is right FRIED OKRA! It was delicious.....served wtih a side of ranch dressing. I live in Chicago now where most people do not even know what Okra is. NO YOU NORTHERNERS OKRA IS NOT A WOMAN WITH A TALK SHOW! UGH! Bottom line--Charleston's is nice, inexpensive, and good. One of Norman's finest. read more

We are Charleston fans. If we have an options we choose Charleston's. Our favorites are the Salmon and Potato Soup. The salmon is consistently great and the sides are a great compliment. Potato soup taste homemade and never disappoints. Service is excellent each visit. We appreciate the consistently great meals and quality service. read more

I love Charleston's! Every time I visit this location I am greeted with friendly faces and unmatched service! You will never go thirsty or hungry here! All staff is attentive even if you are not their table! I have tried nearly everything on the menu but not all at once of course lol! Great overall experience!! Will be going back of course! read more

I love this restaurant. My family often orders on pick up, and we get soup and salads, and they're delicious. Their dishes are all made extremely well. The staff is also really nice and they always ask how your day is, and it feels like they care which is always nice. It's always kind of funny because they constantly refill your drinks, even if you've only taken a sip or two--maybe not even any! Anyways, I absolutely love this place, so you should check it out! read more

Very nice place. Saturday had an excellent dinner in the bar. The bartender was sweet--I was a little taken back that she asked our names--guess it's that Midwest "friendliness" (or not). Anyway. The food was great, the wine good. Had the chicken piccata--which was not a traditional version--but it was tasty. This version had tomatoes and artichoke along with capers and a lemon based sauce. Taking off one star for the over-friendliness schtick. read more

This stop was great. Drove all day and our dinner was so restful. When we came in the greeters were so friendly as our waitress was also. Now go to the food. I had your catfish .so much and so good. The carrot side dish was delicious. 4 of us and each dinner WAS great. read more

The food is consistently good. Their salads are amazing and they come with the. Best. Croissant. I've ever had. I gave it 4 stars only because I'm of the opinion that people should go locally owned when they can. I haven't had a bad experience at a Charleston's, though. You should also try the pork chops. read more

Always a good meal and good service. Whenever I am in Norman for business, we usually have one dinner at Charleston's. For those of you that live on the West Coast, Charleston's is like a Midwest version of Houston's. The place has a decent wine list and a nice variety of grilled items. read more

Ordered to go from the bar. Was tired after the drive Great job bartender for help with my order. Good came veeeery quickly. Big plus. Food was so good. Great job chef!! I'd eat here again. read more

I had to write a review! On Tuesday, I had the BEST experience with our waiter. His ámame was Cole McMurphy & was truly the sweetest! He was attentive & he talked to us like he knew us for 20 years. He is an asset to your company & we will be back--for the food & for cole! read more

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I've had more flavorful grilled pork chops than the ones offered here. The atmosphere made up for it along with the great service I received. I'd give 'em another try. read more

Charleston's - American Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

Charleston's is a classy but casual dining spot that we enjoy frequenting for lunch or dinner. They have wonderful salads and entrees, friendly and professional service. Aside from the dining area, they have a really nice bar area. The vibe is dark and elegant here, but not stuffy at all. read more

What happened to this place? I came in at 11:30 on a weekday and there were maybe 4 people in the entire place. The waiter only told me of one special but told the elderly couple behind me of more specials; and fawned over them. I ordered The chicken piccata with green beans. I was not offered or suggested any starters. The green beans still tasted frozen but in a garlic butter sauce, and there was not enough Caper butter sauce on the place to keep the angel hair pasta from drying out. It did have a nice amount of colorful vegetables though. The waiter sat the check down at the table within 5 minutes of my plate arriving! There was food garbage (pasta dropped on the table) on the table and another waiter came and wiped it off for me. Even though it was there when the waiter dropped off the check. My tea glass sat Half empty for quite sometime without any attention and when it was completely empty, it still took some time for a refill; despite the waiter walking past me numerous times to get to other tables. I was not offered dessert or another glass of wine. I was not offered a to-go box for the large amount of left over food. The couple behind me was offered to go boxes and to go drinks and dessert. The waiter fawned over every table except for mine. I was willing to spend a bit of money on lunch but it was not wanted. Apparently if you are a table for one they can't get you out the door fast enough. Very disappointed in the entire experience. I haven't been here in years and it used to be the best place in Norman. I'm sure I can find other places that actually want my business and don't treat me like a leper ( no offense to those with leprocy). read more

Food and service was outstanding. As much as servers hate large parties (need to turn tables for tips) our server did a wonderful job in pleasing 10 individuals. No add on gratitudity like a lot of places with over . We appreciated the trust that we take care of our server and we did (everyone should). We enjoyed Charleston's. Staff and management take care of business and you while your there. We make a habit of dining there throughout the year. read more

Food was excellent!! The atmosphere was calm and relaxing a definite new favorite place to eat!! read more

Charleston's - American Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

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Fresh and delicious food with a wide variety from which to choose. Wait staff and servers were incredibly professional and responsive. Very inviting and welcoming atmosphere. Be sure to save room for one of their homemade desserts! read more

Terrific food and great atmosphere. Service was ver good. Make sure you try the potato soup. Highly recommend.