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Charlotte Tavern

3.4 (74 reviews)
ModerateNew American
Closed • 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Kristin R.

We know we'll always get a great meal here! Everything we've had has been delicious!. Definitely a local go-to!

Read their story.....they just celebrated their 150 year anniversary and have kept it in the family the entire time.
Christina M.

I have never had a bad meal here at the Charlotte Tavern. Do NOT be fooled by the location or the outside appearance. I assure you that you will not find a finer place to eat, and I consider myself a connoisseur of good food. If you're looking for anything served French style, this is your place, although tonight I did not order it, and ventured off my typical dish. Check out my pictures of the two enormous steaks we ordered.... Phenomenal! Let's talk about the wood fired meatball appetizer. It was amazing; an entire pound! Didn't leave us much room for dinner though, so a lot came home. I don't usual like red sauce that I don't make myself (picky Italian gal), but I must say, I could have ate it with a spoon, while the ricotta, fresh basil, and mozzarella took it over the top! Great job and thanked the owner/chef as we left who personally thanked us for coming. Outstanding! Our server Darlene was great too!

Pizza, Breaded Fish Fry
Catherine L.

We had a lot of fun at this little spot. The chicken fries appetizer was a huge hit. They're chicken nuggets shaped like French fries, and everyone loved them. They'd be great with hot sauce! The clam chowder was very good, and the bread was served with choice of butter and an oil and vinegar mix. Most of the table got fish fry, chicken parm, and pizza, and everyone was happy.

Tavern Style Mozzarella Logs, GET THEM!
Jessica D.

We had a group of 12 for a birthday celebration and we had a wonderful time. The drinks were flowing and the food came out at a very reasonable speed. We started off of the tavern style mozzarella logs, which were devoured by everyone followed by lots of mmmmm's. It's basically a mozzarella stick on steroids, HUGE hunks of cheese but so so good. We also got bbq chicken wings which were tasty and cooked perfectly. Now for the entrees, the main reason we came here was because the majority of the group wanted the Buffalo fish fry. It's a massive portion and was once again devoured by everyone in the group. I got to taste a bite and if you like Buffalo sauce, give this a try! I got the surf and turf was was very impressed by not only the quantity but also the quality. It was a beautifully plated dish, with a generous sized lobster tail and large portion of steak. Lobster was tender and steak had that great grilled flavor that didn't need any steak sauce. Our server was so attentive and friendly all night long. Major props to her for making our night even better. We were all so impressed with the food and service that we all talked about coming back again.

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We have been coming here for years. Let me sun it up for you.....great service, great food, great value and a great relaxing environment.

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Great food and delivery received. The chicken french was delicious!!! Highly recommend Charlotte Tavern.

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The food was so good I will be definitely ordering from there again thanks guys be safe

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I had a wonderful meal at Redd while visiting Rochester for work! I sat at the bar and enjoyed the…read morehospitality and great service from the bartenders, who make great cocktails as well. My martini was perfectly mixed and ice cold! The food was phenomenal as well. I enjoyed the lobster risotto appetizer, chicken thigh with polenta and a delicious and complex mole sauce, and butterscotch pot de crème for dessert. The bar was bustling when I arrived, but quieted towards the end of the evening. The restaurant has high ceilings and an upscale but comfortable feel. I'd absolutely return to Redd if I'm ever in Rochester again!

I finally had the opportunity to eat out at REDD for a friend's birthday a couple of weeks ago…read moreafter years of trying to come. I really have to say - for the most part, the wait was worth it. First and foremost, I have to call out their drink menu - while ultimately we came to enjoy a nice dinner, their cocktails were by far the biggest star of the show, with our entrees trailing very closely behind. If you like to partake in alcoholic beverages, I can say without a doubt these are the best cocktails I've had in Rochester, let alone all of Western NY, and this is even put up against drinks from the likes of Cure, Bitter Honey, and Avvino. I don't know if the bartender is just using higher quality spirits as a result of REDD being an upscale restaurant, but the "Burn after Reading", "Wise Guy", and Manhattan are some of the smoothest, most delicious, multi-noted drinks I've had in my entire life. If I don't come back for the food, I will absolutely be back for the drinks, because my goodness, abso-freaking-lutely phenomenal. My friends and I still talk about them now even weeks later. For our entrees we had the NY strip steak, grilled chicken, and a poached salmon, and every single piece of protein was cooked just perfectly. The steak was a beautiful warm medium rare, the chicken was glistening with succulent juiciness, and the poached salmon which I had for my main is one of the softest pieces of fish I've had in my life. It beautifully flaked away on a bed of potato puree and extremely well herbed and seasoned home fry-like potatoes that were ever-so-slightly just-undercooked intentionally to act as a perfect foil to the gorgeously soft puree and salmon itself. If I were to knock anything at all, the winter squash, turnip, and green vegetable medley that came with the chicken and steak was unfortunately far too undercooked for my liking, almost to the point of being completely raw, and while I appreciate letting vegetables sing and respect the beauty of raw, fresh vegetables, I was hoping for a little bit more of chef-y flair, seasoning, or even cooking of them. Besides that, the wait staff was simply top tier and were extremely inviting throughout the entire evening. We felt taken care of and checked up on often and they were the utmost professional. The only thing that was a true negative was the desserts -- if there's one thing I would NEVER order at REDD again, unfortunately our dessert missed the mark entirely. My best guess is due to lack of a pastry chef, but our chocolate tart was muddy and flavorless, not even tasting of chocolate, and the two homemade ice creams we tried - chocolate, and oatmeal followed in suit. We ultimately wrapped up at REDD but then ran down to Char Steak & Grill at the Strathallan for what ended up being a phenomenal dessert experience there. But overall, I have to say - I will definitely be back! The entrees were awesome, the cocktails were life-changing, and the ambience and wait staff were without fault. Thank you for a wonderful experience, REDD, and see you again soon!

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Vern's is definitely one of those spots that's worth a visit! They don't take reservations, and…read morewhen we arrived around 7:30pm on a Sunday evening, it was packed. We were quoted about a 40-minute wait for a table, but told bar seating might open up sooner (around 30 minutes). They took my number and we stepped outside to take a walk around the block while we waited. We ended up getting a text about the bar seat availability in about 15 minutes. Once we got seated at the bar, things turned around quickly. The space has a really cozy, intimate vibe with dim lighting, warm atmosphere and overall it feels thoughtfully put together. We ordered hot toddies to drink, which were perfect for the weather, and for food we got the Japanese sweet potatoes and the cavolo nero pesto. Both dishes were incredibly delicious - flavorful and well-balanced. Just be prepared for a wait (and maybe stay nearby instead of wandering off), but once you're in, it's a great experience!

We tried out Vern's for the first time on a Thursday evening! We made it there by about 5:00 PM and…read moreit was easy enough to get a table for 2 with only indoor seating available. It's a small space inside but it's designed well enough to manage a flow of traffic for customers and staff. We sat in the back greenhouse area. I think the least enjoyable part of our experience was how loud it was in the restaurant. Definitely not a good spot if you're trying to catch up with someone and your voice doesn't carry. I couldn't actually hear the specials the server was telling us. I want to try out Vern's again, so I may wait until there's an outdoor table or ask to sit in the second level to see if that's quieter. We tried one of their spring menu appetizer items, the Japanese sweet potatoes with kimchi ranch and dill. One bite and I was addicted, these were so so good. We then moved on to the classics for entrees -- bee sting pizza and the ragu-- and we were amazed at how good everything was! The only note we had was about the pizza, it was very soggy in the middle but still edible if you rolled it over in itself. We also had a few cocktails, and while they were somewhat small, you could tell they weren't watered down in any way. Two drinks was more than enough for me. Overall it was a great experience and we want to try it again. If you're someone who struggles to enjoy a meal out where you can't hear much, maybe wait for outdoor tables.

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