We had dinner at Charlie's the food was really good better than last time we went and the service could have been a little better but it was okay we would definitely go back again read more

There were 7 in our group, the bill was $200, hamburgers were raw, shrimp and fettuccine was ice cold and had to ask for the fettuccine because the waitress forgot it. The carrot cake was ice cold and very dry as was the cookie and ice cream dessert. We had to ask several times for more water, drink refills, napkins, and silverware. It took a long time for our order to be taken and to get our food although the restaurant was not busy. It appeared there were plenty of waitresses however we were not pleased with ours. read more

I really enjoyed the food here. I had a pepperoni calzone and was very happy. Our server was very helpful and friendly. It's a pretty spacious restaurant. I would go here again. read more

Where to begin... We had family in town and thought Charlews would be a great place to take them for dinner and I was craving one of their wedge salads. We stood at the door for several minutes before anyone acknowledged us. Then come to find out that they had no iceberg lettuce for a salad. So disappointed. We never got bread when tables around us were getting bread. The food took thirty minutes to come out. No one ordered pizza which I know would take a while. We finally asked for bread. My husband had to flag down a different server for a soda refill. We will never return. read more

okay, I'm rating this place on the one meal I've had here, the Whiskey Burger! first though, let me set the scene: this joint is located in a strip mall and kind of has a bit of a sports bar / saloon theme, but also has a "kids only" gaming room attached (like a poor man's Chuck E. Cheese). I had just made a drop-off at Redding Airport and was starving and needed something juicy before making the drive back to Chico... I looked up Charlew's on Yelp and said OK. At 2:30 p.m. on a Monday, the place was pretty empty... a very nice waitress (Brooke?) greeted me, sat me near a flatscreen with rodeo on and she mentioned their soup du jour was her favorite, split pea. I got a Whiskey Burger and skipped the fries for the soup since she gave it a rec and dang, the split pea did NOT disappoint. and then the burger came -- sweet whiskey sauce (not too "boozy"), fried onion rings, bacon, pepper jack cheese on a pretzel bun, BANG! I've had better burgers in my life but not by much... and then I got talked into dessert, which was a scoop of cookies and cream gelato on a warm chocolate chip cookie; yes, I'll be getting one of my feet amputated soon. I have zero idea what the rest of their menu is like or what the night time atmosphere brings, but the grub at Charlew's hit the spot and the place looks family friendly, ideal after a ball game or on a Friday / Saturday night "just to get outta the house." I'll be back like the Terminator! read more

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I randomly walked here from my hotel on the way home from Portland. Anderson is just south of Redding. I met the owners who were extremely generous and friendly! Renamed after Covid, this place has a long 70+ years of family history. They were very accommodating with the menu choices. I sat in the bar area, which was far enough away from the huge children's play room to not even know it was there! (No offense to parents, who I'm sure would really enjoy having a full-sized game area for parties.) The food was awesome. (I got the pictured lunch portion chicken Alfredo that was grandma's homemade recipe.) This is a must for anyone traveling on the 5 going to or coming from Shasta/Oregon! I didn't read other reviews, but can't imagine anything less than 5 stars!! read more

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Meh. We went to Charlews with family. The menu looked great! Our server was nice but Wow, sooo expensive. We were splitting a xl pizza between 4 people and the minimum for this pizza was $50. We were willing to do it but wanted to remove an item and add something else. We can't do that unless we wanted to spend $6 per topping that isn't on list of items on the pizza menu for that specific pizza. So even if we removed something on the pizza, we'd be charged to add a topping, which was $6. Pretty wild to spend that much just because you want modifications. So we tried to do a build your own with 5 toppings makes the pizza $80... which is crazy! They are only in business because they will supposedly give you free breadsticks for a good review. And the have a jump house for kids. Pretty lame. Save your money, order a pizza and got to rare air. Better experience and will probably spend half the amount ordering somewhere else that has better tasting pizza that doesn't charge you for changes in your pizza. See photos for reference for per topping if you order online. And this is for a build your own! read more

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Charlew's is a cozy diner fitting for a big family outing. The portions here are great but wait times for the food took a while. We had a mix of dishes we liked and others we thought we OK. Let's dive in-- Shrimp Linguine (5/5): This was the best dish we ordered! The lemon cream sauce was bursting with flavor & the shrimp were succulent. The portion was significantly smaller for this dish so the only wish is that there was more of it to go around! Family deal (Spaghetti & Meatballs + Garlic Bread + Salad) (3/5): Garlic bread & Salad were great, the spaghetti however was very lackluster in flavor and we ended up leaving it behind. I really enjoyed the meatballs, they were soft and flavorful. 2 Meatballs (Side dish) (5/5): Delicious!! Soft meatballs covered in a savory tomato sauce. Tap House Combo Pizza (2/5): The pizza was honestly very greasy and difficult to get down. The crust was crispy and burnt on the edges, leaving a strange texture combination. Honestly wouldn't recommend the pizza, similar to other reviews I've seen, but their cream pasta and meatballs are great choices. read more

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Assistance - Balance + Cleanliness + Deliciousness + Environment + For date night we chose Charlew's. Upon entering the host greeted us kindly, wonderful kind person, magenta or fuschia colored hair, said our server the wonderful Natalie would be with us shortly. Natalie was impatient with our orders. Got our drinks and never came back until the food was ready. She brought it all at once, we got Bruschetta as an app, a small pizza and tortellini as a side fries. She never brought the fries, never got us refills on drinks. When she brought the check I asked for boxes and a refill. She vocally scoffed and said fine. I don't know what her issue was but she stood there by the podium staring at our table for the longest time, like she was in a hurry for us to get done, but decided to never get us refills or check in at all, then I mentioned the fries... What a mistake. I said that I never got the fries and asked if we could just get some garlic bread instead, in my head I assumed it would be a win win since fries don't taste good later and the side of fries is more expensive than two pieces of garlic bread. She got miffed, stomped off got and came back with a piping got dish of fries. I left them there. Aside from some of the most outlandishly bad service I've ever experienced, Charlew's was amazing! Quality and Quantity outweigh the price, place was clean and inviting, the food was delicious and fresh, and the place was old pizzeria meets pub! We want to try it again but if I get that person as a server I'd just leave. read more

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This place is amazing. A separate spot for kids to be kids while waiting for dinner. Yes they charge a small fee, but what that tells me is they take care of the area and it's not a free babysitter while mom and dad drink beer and eat. The play area is clean and tidy! Kids from 1-14 had a blast. Service is friendly and attentive. Food is amazing. Looking forward to coming back. read more

The calzone was a 1 out of 10 and it cost $32 ($28 plus $4 for extra cheese). The carrot cake was not good at all. The wait staff were great, especially the young man who was checking to see if we wanted refills - he was really a delight. We won't go back because the food was poor quality but, again, the wait staff were very nice. read more

I had called in to reserve the side room for our bookclub meeting for July. Most in our group had never been to Charlew's. When we arrived the table was set and ready to go with menu's and water. Abby our waitress was amazing and attentive. The food was amazing as always and those that had never been were raving about how delicious their meals were. The lunch specials are an amazing deal. Some had the pizza meal, some of the others had the rigatoni, grilled cheese with soup, salads, hot dog meal, and protein plate. The menu has a great variety. Charlew helped deliver the food to our table. I have to say the customer service and food is outstanding. Thank you for the great experience for our group! read more

We had a retirement party there. Lots of people the service was wonderful. The atmosphere was great. The food was great. I didn't care for the onion rings, but everything else was fantastic. Check it out. read more

I haven't tried this place in a few years because of poor food quality and poor service. Decided to give it another try. Ordered a calzone with no onion add artichoke hearts. Got there it was empty inside got my food and left. Got home had onions in it and had really no flavor and the 4 dollar artichokes were not present. Very disappointing and unfortunately I will not be returning. read more

WOW! What a fantastic experience! We were just coming to get a pizza, but they had so much more. Indoor play area, bounce houses, air hockey, video games, the kids had a blast! And it was so nice to let them burn off some energy, it was 108* today. The service was very nice and friendly. Cool vibes. The food was perfect. I highly recommend coming by with your family or just to enjoy a beer at their tap house! read more

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Liked the atmosphere. Unfortunately not a fan of the pesto twist they were over cooked wish they offered garlic twist. Pizza was ok liked the toppings not a fan of the sauce. read more

I'm honestly really disappointed with my experience trying to book a birthday party at Charlew's Tap House in Anderson. I originally reached out to reserve the 14th, but was told that date was already booked. Kathy let me know that the 12th and 15th were available instead, so I chose the 15th and responded about three hours later confirming that date. The next day, I was told the 15th had already been booked. What was frustrating wasn't just losing the date -- it was the lack of communication. If dates are filling that quickly, there should be clearer communication or some kind of temporary hold while someone confirms. It felt unorganized and honestly unprofessional. On top of that, the tone of the response I received after I expressed my frustration felt dismissive rather than understanding. I've never had a restaurant communicate that way when trying to plan an event. It made the whole experience feel uncomfortable. It's disappointing to feel like my experience was ruined before I've even had the chance to dine there. Super unprofessional is all I will say! read more

Good luck getting served here if you aren't a local. This was the light at the end of our proverbial road trip tunnel. When we arrived, the restaurant was only a third full; the parking lot was nearly empty. It was 7 PM on a Friday night. As instructed, we waited to be sat. To our surprise, there was a wait list of "maybe 10 minutes". It was a nice day so we waited outside, in front of the restaurant as other patrons were doing. We waited almost 20 minutes when I noticed the waitress who took my name had already sat people, including large parties, who arrived after our party of 3. I went inside to take a peek at the waitlist, and she had crossed my name off. I understand I was outside, but I was literally right in front of the glass doors. I am 6 feet tall with bright red hair; pretty hard to miss me. I confronted the waitress and she shoved us in a booth in the corner. I had asked to sit outside. There were plenty of patio seats but at this point I just needed to get my children fed. We waited another 10 minutes with not so much as a water offered to us. I noticed there was a rapport with local, must be regular patrons. Which is excellent, but that sort of hospitality should be extended to all guests. We ended up leaving and nobody noticed. No thank you. read more

Had a wonderful pizza we picked up last Sunday night! Chatted with the chef/owner while paying. The wife is very picky and they knocked it out of the park! Thanks for the great pie! read more

Ambience? Very much a family friendly lunch place Service? Excellent and friendly. Food? Best pizza I have had in the twenty states I have visited. The quality is of highest standard. The chef enjoys making pizza and it shows, his Italian grandmother (I assume) would be proud of him. Loved it. read more

Ever since my wife and I moved back to Redding CA, we have been looking for a Pizza place and a great Italian Restaurant. We have driven by this restaurant once before but said to ourselves "We gotta visit this place one day!" So we actually made it to Charlew's and let me tell you from the time we walked in to when we got our food, to when we left that place certainly did NOT disappoint. I ordered the Gnocchi Noni Style and when my food came to me there was this HUGE Meatball in the middle that was absolutely delicious. My wife ordered a ham & onion Calzone and she was very happy with what she ordered as well. For an appetizer we ordered the Beer Cheese bites and they certainly didnt disappoint either. Our waitress Brooke was very hospitable and saw to it that ALL of our needs were taken care of. My wife did comment about the Atmosphere and the place was very well lit and it had some very great music (with some of the songs we know), playing in the background. After our meal ended, we let our Waitress know to tell Management, that for someone who was there for their first time, that we would be back. If you register you can be a part of their marketing announcements, which I find as a great feature as well because they may have coupons they will send you. Thank you Charlews for a great evening and very good food. read more

Absolutely delicious home cooked food, authentic Italian. Highly recommend the the Shrimp Bruschetta & the meatball !! But the pizzas are amazing and all the food is extremely fresh and good. This is a gem highly recommend. read more

Good food! atmosphere was great. Had my granddaughter. she walked into the play area waitress charged me $15. It wasn't gonna tell my granddaughter she can't play. I must've missed the sign that said there was a charge for the play area. Very disappointed. I checked the website and another reviews. Still can't see it. I hope this helps for other people in the future. read more

Charlew's makes my favorite pizza, and it's been awhile since I've been here. The prices have gone up exponentially - they're just ridiculous. It's not a fancy Italian restaurant where you would expect to pay so much. I've been priced out of eating here. Bummer. read more

DELICIOUS. My pizza and salad was a 10/10. The servers working were all very polite and excellent. The restaurant is decorated nicely and VERY clean. Excellent beer selection and the food is just killer. We will be coming back. read more

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Yan was antique shopping so I came into this restaurant by myself. I'm not joking, maybe I wasn't enough of their usual customer type. The waitresses bypassed me even after they escorted me to a table. Other people sat down and their orders were taken, I'd ask if they were the waitress for this station. It's more of a pizza joint yet it has a beer bar. I don't know how else to say it. The funny thing is, they had a pretty good staff to handle the amount of customers. I find it interesting that they advertise that giving them a five star rating and you get free breadsticks. Please... Talk about buying a review. I guess it's a small town hangout. They can keep it. Go another 5 miles down the road and eat read more

Charlew's Tap House - Beer Bar Near Me - Anderson, California

This is a nice spot in Anderson near a number of stores. A very nice comfortable restaurant with a good variety of food items. The pizza and salad was really good. The service was excellent! They had three TVs showing the games which was also nice. Plenty of parking and clean bathrooms...nuff said. read more

Don't go here unless you have kids! The food is mediocre aside from the shrimp linguine. The wings were okay. The caesar salad tasted like absolutely nothing, the dressing was more like a vinaigrette than Caesar. How can you mess up such a simple salad? Pesto bread sticks were dry and flavorless. Garlic fries were not good. Even the bread and butter they offer tasted like cardboard. Again simple, staple foods that should be hard to get wrong. The food lacked flavor and salt. The only cool thing about this place is the fact kids can make their own pizzas and the play area! That's the only reason to come here! Or to host a kids party! But don't go for the food, you'll be disappointed unless you order the shrimp linguine. I'm glad I listened to others reviews, it's the only item worth having here. read more

Amazing service. The chef Monday thru Friday makes the best pizza crust I've ever had in my life. The play area for kids is really special and fun. I love this place. Lizanne read more

The server needs trained. She knew very little about the beers served other than the names., She knew nothing about IBU's, she either didn't answer or directed me to the menu. After our food was set before us she disappeared, didn't see her again until the bill was given. The burger I ordered was meat, thousand Island with a few cooked onions. The lettuces was wilted and the tomatoe were tiny little rounds. Nice. Roll, but the rest was flavorless. The wings we ordered were great! The pizza was good, right size ffor one. The chicken sandwich was ok, both of our fries were cold. We won't be returning. read more

The food was ok , nothing to write home about , but my biggest complaint was I was seated near where I could see everything that the employees were doing - no one was washing their hands touching the counters then sticking their bare hands into the salad supplies and making salads , and pizza ... touching ovens grabbing plates , containers up on the shelf then back to making food again without washing their hands - up side our waitress Natalie was very attentive! Also the host who seated us ( she has bright red hair - always checked on us ) I will say that after we ate which wasn't a whole lot ( we shared a small pizza ) it gave us a huge stomach ache ... We won't be returning - it literally grossed me out , thinking about no one washing their hands ugh read more

Pizza was good. But the horrible service overpowered that. The server was not knowledgeable about how the establishment worked and the manager or owner came over to push us out of the way to get other people seated while we waited for her to come back and let us know how everything worked/seat us. I've worked in the service industry and would never dream of treating people this way. read more

My boyfriend and I went here for date night as a little bit of nostalgia since our first date was here and we'd had a pleasant experience then. Tonight was a little bit of a disaster though. We waited about 15 minutes to be sat and then were forgotten about in a corner for another 20 or so. After we got our food (another 20-30 minutes later) we were forgotten about AGAIN for another 30+ minutes just waiting for the check! The food was fine, but my pasta was cold when it came out. We will definitely not be coming back. This was such a horrible experience this time around, which sucks cause again it was such a nice date on our very first date. read more

First time in and probably will not be back, service was terrible. Everything was very expensive. Ordered kids burger and two kids chicken strips neither came with fries. My husband and I ordered a salad and small pizza to share, both were very small the pizza was the size of a personal and the salad was the size of a side salad. Our bill was $103. read more

We ordered thru Door Dash so can't comment on the service but it has never been lacking in the past. Food was fantastic the Old School Combo is our go to. Also had the family salad and the dressings are over the top delicious and some great garlic bread. Keep up the fantastic job all of you! read more

This is such a great place! Super friendly staff and the pizza was really really really good! You can custom order it by the slice which is awesome. Also they have a big wine selection and several beers on tap! Was a great stop to make, just off I-5 in Anderson. read more

Charles's has amazing food!! However our server did not check on us. She brought our food all different times. Presley the hostess helped us more than our server she is amazing. The food makes up for the service. read more

On the way back to Chico from Mcarthur- Burney falls, my girlfriend and I stopped for some lunch at Charlew's. Little did we know it was happy hour! We got the shrimp bruschetta as an app. It was super good! For my entree, I made my own pasta with shrimp, linguine, spinach, and marinara sauce. I also got a side of the house salad. It was amazing! My partner got the chicken fettuccine pasta. She said that the sauce was watery and it lacked flavour. So she took it to go and said she will spruce it up at home haha! She liked her side tomato soup though! Overall good experience! read more

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I just wanted to add that they've really spruced up their patio. If only more restaurants knew how much people love Al fresco dining read more

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We had my grandson's birthday here tonight in their banquet room. They had bounce houses, slides, and all kinds of fun activities! We met the owner and she was a very down to earth, authentic and such sweetheart! Abby waited on us and she did an excellent job! She went out of her way to make sure we had all of our needs met. Thank you, Abby! The pizza was great, the french fries were awesome, the barbecue chicken wings were amazing and the cheesy garlic bread was on point! Not to mention, they have a bar in the front with TVs up with the games on and they also have a dining area. This is not just a pizza parlor friends they have handmade pastas, burgers, amazing salads, bruschetta, the list goes on and on! Definitely give this place a 10 out of 10! I absolutely recommend this place. It's in the Anderson outlets. I will definitely be coming back for date night with my spouse to try out some of their dinners. Thanks guys for making my grandson's party so fun. Loved it! read more