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This is one of those places you have to be hesitant to leave a good review out of selfish gatekeeping reasons. One day this spot showed up on my feed so I was curious. I couldn't believe I've never heard of it. Not too much one either. So I called the cuz from Garfield and asked if he's ever been. Told me he's heard great things but has never been. Wow!! The staff the food the ambiance.. all 10/10! Great prices fast service. Can't wait to go back. Cowboy fired calamari is a must.
It don't get much better than this place. Had an awesome Saturday night dining in at Charlie Blood's. The walls are filled with history and sports memorabilia. My boyfriend has been dying to go to this iconic cash-only establishment much to my initial skepticism, but I must admit defeat, this place blew me away. Our server Lisa was the best and had as laughing all night! The cheese pull on the bar pie - my kinda bar pie. The wings came out piping out and crispy with the vinegar from the buffalo sauce suffocating us with every inhale. Let's go. The "Duke" - 24oz ribeye with a side of onion rings (up charge). 24oz at their price in this economy right now? What? Onion rings for the up charge is a must. Do it. We ordered another order of onion rings to take home and a slice of chocolate mousse pie. But again shoutout to the Lisa for an extra slice! Absolutely the best. I NEED THE ENTIRE PIE NOW. AND A SPOON.
Since I was in my brother's neck of the woods, we decided to try this place. He recommended it. The ambience may seem a bit divy, but don't let that put you off. It is quite comfortable. The staff is very friendly. They make you feel as if you've known each other for years. The service was prompt. For appetizers, we had two types of calamari. One was the Cowboy Calamari, which was seasoned igs and honey, the other was your regular Calamari. Both were very good, but the Cowboy Calamari was on another level. We were surprised on how flavorful it was. For the main courses, we all had ribeye steaks. I had "The Duke", which was a 24oz steak. I had mine medium rare and smothered in mushrooms, fried onions and peppers for only $4 more. It was worth it. The steaks were very tender and juicy. It kind of reminded me of the old Arthur's Tavern in Hoboken (when they were still good). It could have used a bit more seasoning, but it was still fine. They did give us some Maggi Liquid Seasoning, which surprised us that they had it. It did elevate the flavoring of the steak. How could you go wrong with that? It's liquid MSG! Gotta love it! Also, if you dip the steak in the sauce of the Cowboy Calamari, you'd go bonkers on how it worked so well. The place is very affordable. It's a great local joint. It is worth visiting over and over again. If you're in Garfield and are craving for some juicy steaks, swing by Charlie Blood's. You won't regret it.
***4 1/2 stars*** I knew this was going to be memorable; I didn't know it was also going to be a really good meal. My top-tier chum and I stopped by here on Saturday afternoon for lunch, both famished and in need of sustenance. I was given the honor of picking the spot, and this was on the radar based on a behind-the-paywall nj.com article from a few months ago - boxing-themed old-school steak/Italian joint? Cash only? Sign me up. Totally worth my three-month free trial. My only real regret was that we inadvertently came in directly to the bar, bypassing what I imagine is a pretty astounding, eccentric dining area. The bar had quite a look as well, but we probably lost out a bit on the overall experience. I'd also like to come back in slightly warmer weather to lounge outside on what looks to be furniture recently removed from a house - this is not official outdoor patio stuff by any stretch. My chum loves sitting at bars, so we barely gave the high tops a look and settled in right in the corner closest to the door and made ourselves at home, taking in the myriad pictures and boxing gloves on the wall. I was really on the fence about what to get; a steak seemed like the obvious way to go, but my heart wanted the chicken parm. It was the right call and given how much I read about the steaks, really underrated. I thought this was an excellent dish. I'm always apprehensive about trying a new chicken parm because the sauce is the real equalizer - there are some rough ones out there. This was really good though; meaty without being chunky (huge pet peeve) and the perfect accompaniment to the chicken. The only slight issue they have with this chicken is that the coating comes off too easily - the bottom breading fell off immediately when I'd cut off pieces, so then I'd have to search around for it amidst the meaty sauce. Worse ways to go, but I'd try to come up with something to keep the coating on a bit longer. Also as you can see, a gigantic portion. I finished the entire meal because I'm an animal but my chum (who got the sandwich version) had another lunch essentially packed up for her. The service was top-notch as well; the bartender was very nice and actually comped my chum's second beer. Despite both getting legit entrees and drinks (I went with some house wine, nothing crazy), we each paid a little over $30 with tip. Great bang for the buck. We also had the pleasure of listening to some real salt-of-the-earth patrons sporting their Garfield, NJ shirts who clearly spend a ton of time here. No judgment. Before this adventure, my experience in Garfield involved a few quick forays down 46. No longer. This is going in the rotation; just make sure you have your legal tender handy.
Shhhhh keep this quiet. They have the best steaks in the area. Every thing is home made & they cook with love . I just want the place getting swamped with people.
I've been wanting to try this place for a while because their menu items seem like such a great deal. Where else can you get a 24 oz. ribeye for $30.95?! Unfortunately, the food was just very meh. Our party of five (including a baby in a stroller) came in on a Saturday at around 1. There are two sides of the restaurant - the bar side, and the 'family' side, which is the dining room side. It was empty at that time on the family side, so it was kind of nice to have the place almost entirely to ourselves. We ordered: -Clams on the half shell - I was afraid these wouldn't be fresh but they were actually pretty good -24 oz Ribeye - we added peppers, onions, and mushrooms for $3. We asked for medium rare but it was pretty much well done. There were a lot of burnt edges because the steak was mostly fat. So while it doesn't have a bone in the 24 oz, probably about a third of it is fat. The peppers tasted a little sour -Seafood Platter (shrimp, calamari, mussels, & baked clams) - -50/50 Cheeseburger (chopped bacon mixed with Angus beef) - this came on a hoagie, and the bread was just not good. The patty was a little dry for something that has chopped bacon in it. The burgers also don't include lettuce, tomatoes, or onions. We upgraded to onion rings for $2, and at least the onion rings were good -Tracy's Philly Cheesesteak - we actually ordered this later on and regretted it. We should have known that it would come on the same bread as the hamburger. There also wasn't that much meat so it wasn't worth it for $14.95. The meat comes in strips (as opposed to thinly sliced/chopped like an actual philly) and was kind of dry. So actually, maybe it was a good thing that there wasn't that much meat in the sandwich. The fries it came with was the best part of the entire meal because they were battered fries -Ripper - I think this was a weekend special. We got the one served with peppers, onions, and chili. At $3, this was worth it, and it was a solid ripper I'm happy I got to try this place, but it just wasn't great. I don't know if the bar side is also western themed (which was fun), but if it is, I can see it being a cool place to grab a drink and some fried bites, like the fries and onion rings. I don't think I'll be back though.
This a 5 star review because it hit all of the check marks. You simply cannot get the same value you will get here anywhere else. Firstly, the staff is family, and very welcoming and accommodating. They Truly care about the restaurant, its legacy and there food A very comfortable environment with 80's/90's country music playing and a homey feeling dining room. I felt like I went to my first cousins for dinner and coffee. Our waitress was one of the owners and helped me select some craft brews they offered. Very generous and appreciated. The Buffalo Wings are excellent. Cooked right and in a thinner sauce with a little zing but not overpowering. A+ Our dinners were the Godfather Trio (Veal, Shrimp Parm and Eggplanr Rollantini) and the 16oz Sizzling steak. The Italian Trio was a good portion and had a nice sauce, very filling and a very reasonable price. The Steak was better than some steakhouses and "higher-end" restaurants that like to charge $40-$60 for it. The steak was PERFECT! And for a price point under $30 is one of the best bargains you can find! Flavor was amazing and cooked expertly! We finished with coffee and the Chocolate Mousse Cake & Cheesecake. Well worth it and again; a price you can't beat. We even took home dinners for work the next day. It was that good. This is a Gem and a throw back to how things used to be and should be. Where your welcomed in and treated like a guest in a home and fed a wonderful meal. ***Keep in mind - Cash Only But they have an ATM on site. Not a big deal. Head in and enjoy. I'll definitely be back!!!
Stopped in today while doing the 2026 Tri-State Stamping Tour with American Legion Post 289 in West Milford, NJ. 158 places across NJ, NY, and PA to support the Veterans and those who support them. This is stop 25 of 158. Today I had the Saturday dippy dog special. I had the boiled Sabrett Texas one. Chili with chopped onions. It was delicious. The chili is tasty and not greasy at all. The onions were fresh. Potato chips on the side. Comfort food at its best. Our bartender was lovely. She was so charming and nice to speak with and to everyone there. Delightful time. read more
My friend told me about this spot and mentioned it was similar to Authors in Hoboken, I checked out the reviews and pics and decided I wanted to try this spot out one day. Came here on a Friday night, walked inside the bar not knowing the restaurant entrance is on the parking lot, people were nice to point us through the kitchen to the restaurant. The place is very interesting, a lot of different artwork and decor. They serve complimentary bread with olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. Started off with the Cowboy Calamari ($19.95) and it was delicious. The calamari was nice and crispy, it was drizzled with some sort of sweet sauce. This was actually the highlight of the night, I highly recommend getting this. For my main, I ordered the 12 oz ribeye ($24.95) with onion rings ($4). The ribeye was bigger than 12 oz, it was huge. I got it medium but it came out medium rare, which if fine with me. The ribeye was good and very filling, just know you get what you pay for. Overall it was a good experience with interesting atmosphere. * Reatuarant entrance on the side of parking lot * Parking on premise and Street parking * Get the Cowboy Calamari read more
1 year ago
Hands down the best hole in the wall restaurant I've ever been to! You walk into what feels like a cozy dive bar, but when you ask to sit in the dining room, they take you through the kitchen to the back and WOW, it's like stepping into a hidden gem packed with memorabilia everywhere you look. I didn't even know where to start taking it all in! The owner personally went around to every table, greeting everyone and chatting with us about the history of the place, which alone deserves 10 stars. Every single dish we tried was absolutely fantastic. The baked clams were massive, and the garlic clams in that buttery garlic sauce? I could honestly drink it with a spoon. Then came the steaks, perfectly cooked, melt in your mouth deliciousness! To top it all off, the chef even came out to greet everyone too and asked how everything was. It's such a rare touch that made us feel like family, like we'd been regulars for years. And for the kids there's even a fun little scavenger hunt, which is such a cute idea! If I could give Charlie Bloods 20 stars, I would. This place is full of heart, history, and seriously good food. Can't wait to go back! read more
9 months ago
This is one of those places you have to be hesitant to leave a good review out of selfish gatekeeping reasons. One day this spot showed up on my feed so I was curious. I couldn't believe I've never heard of it. Not too much one either. So I called the cuz from Garfield and asked if he's ever been. Told me he's heard great things but has never been. Wow!! The staff the food the ambiance.. all 10/10! Great prices fast service. Can't wait to go back. Cowboy fired calamari is a must. read more
It don't get much better than this place. Had an awesome Saturday night dining in at Charlie Blood's. The walls are filled with history and sports memorabilia. My boyfriend has been dying to go to this iconic cash-only establishment much to my initial skepticism, but I must admit defeat, this place blew me away. Our server Lisa was the best and had as laughing all night! The cheese pull on the bar pie - my kinda bar pie. The wings came out piping out and crispy with the vinegar from the buffalo sauce suffocating us with every inhale. Let's go. The "Duke" - 24oz ribeye with a side of onion rings (up charge). 24oz at their price in this economy right now? What? Onion rings for the up charge is a must. Do it. We ordered another order of onion rings to take home and a slice of chocolate mousse pie. But again shoutout to the Lisa for an extra slice! Absolutely the best. I NEED THE ENTIRE PIE NOW. AND A SPOON. read more
Since I was in my brother's neck of the woods, we decided to try this place. He recommended it. The ambience may seem a bit divy, but don't let that put you off. It is quite comfortable. The staff is very friendly. They make you feel as if you've known each other for years. The service was prompt. For appetizers, we had two types of calamari. One was the Cowboy Calamari, which was seasoned igs and honey, the other was your regular Calamari. Both were very good, but the Cowboy Calamari was on another level. We were surprised on how flavorful it was. For the main courses, we all had ribeye steaks. I had "The Duke", which was a 24oz steak. I had mine medium rare and smothered in mushrooms, fried onions and peppers for only $4 more. It was worth it. The steaks were very tender and juicy. It kind of reminded me of the old Arthur's Tavern in Hoboken (when they were still good). It could have used a bit more seasoning, but it was still fine. They did give us some Maggi Liquid Seasoning, which surprised us that they had it. It did elevate the flavoring of the steak. How could you go wrong with that? It's liquid MSG! Gotta love it! Also, if you dip the steak in the sauce of the Cowboy Calamari, you'd go bonkers on how it worked so well. The place is very affordable. It's a great local joint. It is worth visiting over and over again. If you're in Garfield and are craving for some juicy steaks, swing by Charlie Blood's. You won't regret it. read more
***4 1/2 stars*** I knew this was going to be memorable; I didn't know it was also going to be a really good meal. My top-tier chum and I stopped by here on Saturday afternoon for lunch, both famished and in need of sustenance. I was given the honor of picking the spot, and this was on the radar based on a behind-the-paywall nj.com article from a few months ago - boxing-themed old-school steak/Italian joint? Cash only? Sign me up. Totally worth my three-month free trial. My only real regret was that we inadvertently came in directly to the bar, bypassing what I imagine is a pretty astounding, eccentric dining area. The bar had quite a look as well, but we probably lost out a bit on the overall experience. I'd also like to come back in slightly warmer weather to lounge outside on what looks to be furniture recently removed from a house - this is not official outdoor patio stuff by any stretch. My chum loves sitting at bars, so we barely gave the high tops a look and settled in right in the corner closest to the door and made ourselves at home, taking in the myriad pictures and boxing gloves on the wall. I was really on the fence about what to get; a steak seemed like the obvious way to go, but my heart wanted the chicken parm. It was the right call and given how much I read about the steaks, really underrated. I thought this was an excellent dish. I'm always apprehensive about trying a new chicken parm because the sauce is the real equalizer - there are some rough ones out there. This was really good though; meaty without being chunky (huge pet peeve) and the perfect accompaniment to the chicken. The only slight issue they have with this chicken is that the coating comes off too easily - the bottom breading fell off immediately when I'd cut off pieces, so then I'd have to search around for it amidst the meaty sauce. Worse ways to go, but I'd try to come up with something to keep the coating on a bit longer. Also as you can see, a gigantic portion. I finished the entire meal because I'm an animal but my chum (who got the sandwich version) had another lunch essentially packed up for her. The service was top-notch as well; the bartender was very nice and actually comped my chum's second beer. Despite both getting legit entrees and drinks (I went with some house wine, nothing crazy), we each paid a little over $30 with tip. Great bang for the buck. We also had the pleasure of listening to some real salt-of-the-earth patrons sporting their Garfield, NJ shirts who clearly spend a ton of time here. No judgment. Before this adventure, my experience in Garfield involved a few quick forays down 46. No longer. This is going in the rotation; just make sure you have your legal tender handy. read more
7 months ago
6 months ago
This Joint is a time passage. Classic Dive Bar & Saloon. Friendly staff But the Food is over the top. Exceptional Big portions & reasonably priced. read more
8 months ago
Shhhhh keep this quiet. They have the best steaks in the area. Every thing is home made & they cook with love . I just want the place getting swamped with people. read more
3 months ago
10 months ago
Absolutely amazing!! Soooo delicious! I will be a regular!! Probably every Saturday in 2026! read more
I've been wanting to try this place for a while because their menu items seem like such a great deal. Where else can you get a 24 oz. ribeye for $30.95?! Unfortunately, the food was just very meh. Our party of five (including a baby in a stroller) came in on a Saturday at around 1. There are two sides of the restaurant - the bar side, and the 'family' side, which is the dining room side. It was empty at that time on the family side, so it was kind of nice to have the place almost entirely to ourselves. We ordered: -Clams on the half shell - I was afraid these wouldn't be fresh but they were actually pretty good -24 oz Ribeye - we added peppers, onions, and mushrooms for $3. We asked for medium rare but it was pretty much well done. There were a lot of burnt edges because the steak was mostly fat. So while it doesn't have a bone in the 24 oz, probably about a third of it is fat. The peppers tasted a little sour -Seafood Platter (shrimp, calamari, mussels, & baked clams) - -50/50 Cheeseburger (chopped bacon mixed with Angus beef) - this came on a hoagie, and the bread was just not good. The patty was a little dry for something that has chopped bacon in it. The burgers also don't include lettuce, tomatoes, or onions. We upgraded to onion rings for $2, and at least the onion rings were good -Tracy's Philly Cheesesteak - we actually ordered this later on and regretted it. We should have known that it would come on the same bread as the hamburger. There also wasn't that much meat so it wasn't worth it for $14.95. The meat comes in strips (as opposed to thinly sliced/chopped like an actual philly) and was kind of dry. So actually, maybe it was a good thing that there wasn't that much meat in the sandwich. The fries it came with was the best part of the entire meal because they were battered fries -Ripper - I think this was a weekend special. We got the one served with peppers, onions, and chili. At $3, this was worth it, and it was a solid ripper I'm happy I got to try this place, but it just wasn't great. I don't know if the bar side is also western themed (which was fun), but if it is, I can see it being a cool place to grab a drink and some fried bites, like the fries and onion rings. I don't think I'll be back though. read more
8 months ago
8 months ago
This a 5 star review because it hit all of the check marks. You simply cannot get the same value you will get here anywhere else. Firstly, the staff is family, and very welcoming and accommodating. They Truly care about the restaurant, its legacy and there food A very comfortable environment with 80's/90's country music playing and a homey feeling dining room. I felt like I went to my first cousins for dinner and coffee. Our waitress was one of the owners and helped me select some craft brews they offered. Very generous and appreciated. The Buffalo Wings are excellent. Cooked right and in a thinner sauce with a little zing but not overpowering. A+ Our dinners were the Godfather Trio (Veal, Shrimp Parm and Eggplanr Rollantini) and the 16oz Sizzling steak. The Italian Trio was a good portion and had a nice sauce, very filling and a very reasonable price. The Steak was better than some steakhouses and "higher-end" restaurants that like to charge $40-$60 for it. The steak was PERFECT! And for a price point under $30 is one of the best bargains you can find! Flavor was amazing and cooked expertly! We finished with coffee and the Chocolate Mousse Cake & Cheesecake. Well worth it and again; a price you can't beat. We even took home dinners for work the next day. It was that good. This is a Gem and a throw back to how things used to be and should be. Where your welcomed in and treated like a guest in a home and fed a wonderful meal. ***Keep in mind - Cash Only But they have an ATM on site. Not a big deal. Head in and enjoy. I'll definitely be back!!! read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
Place is a classic American steak house with a few great options and great for locals quick dinner read more
1 year ago
11 months ago
Well what can I say . A true gem , my first time visiting but not the last one ... I felt welcomed from bartender to server and all the staff that we had contact with .. AMAZING read more
9 months ago
3 years ago
I 100% recommend this family owned place! The steak tastes much better than fancier steak houses I have been too. For appetizer we had the clams in which they came out with an amazing vinegar with what looked like a jalapeño inside - wasn't too spicy and was just delicious. For dinner we both got the 12oz ribeye. I got it with onion rings and my husband got his with fries. Towards the end, the waitress - who is Charlie's daughter - gave us 2 free peanut butter banana whiskey shots which were delicious and I don't even drink whiskey! I would also like to add that we LOVED the old fashioned feel of the place. There were pictures and decor all over and it just gave us good vibes! read more
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