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The Charlotte American Bistro

4.5 (593 reviews)
PriceyBars, New American
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Charlotte B.

We came here for my birthday and my name is Charlotte so it was a perfect place to celebrate. I really like that they have happy hour until 7 PM. The margarita was good. I surprisingly enjoyed the Wagyu Glizzy and I really liked the bun that it came in. The Smashburger was simple, but made well. We had the aïoli on the side, just in case it would be too spicy. The fries are boring and I wish there was more to them. The chicken entrée was flavored well. The cheesy potatoes had a fantastic crisp and flavor to them. I wish the broccolini was cooked longer and had more of the lemon flavor to it. We enjoyed our server as she was friendly and checked up on us. We enjoyed the ambience inside and of course, the teddy bears.

CHARBROILED OYSTERS with Cajun Butter - LIT!
Jennifer Y.

I love coming here for lunch and happy hour. Serene patio atmosphere on their main floor. Wonderful service! Tasty comfort foods heightened with global flavors. My favorites include their "Charbroiled Oysters"; "Wagyu Glizzy" & "Spicy Lamb Chops"! CHEERS!

PORNSTAR MARTINI
Ashleigh R.

Heard really great things about the Charlotte and wanted to give it a try! First, we had a reservation but still had to wait about 10-15 min to be seated. However, we did receive exceptional service! I opted for the crab claws, the fried fish and spaghetti, a slice of cornbread, and a porn star martini. This was my first time having crab claws and I must say it wasn't too bad, pretty good! The spaghetti and fish were pretty tasty. I wish the fish could've been fried a teeny bit harder so the breading could've stayed on but other than that I enjoyed it. You could also tell this was real catfish too, not swai. The only thing I did not like was the cornbread- not good flavor nor texture. It had to be remade twice and still wasn't up to par. Nonetheless, I'd definitely come back and excited to try more!

Baked chicken
Gigi B.

II made a reservation for us in open table and got in immediately. It is a building pushed into the corner of Henderson Street. From valet to exit was a great experience. We had an appetizer of calamari, which had bits of orka it it. It was fried with very light batter. So delicious! Our entrees were catfish and spaghetti and baked chicken. The catfish almost melted in my mouth! The spices in the spaghetti mixed with the catfish was taste bud tantalizing. I had to taste my husband's chicken. It too was very well seasoned. I am at an event with over 3000 people. I will interject this spot to every conversation that mentions food. Thid is another jewel in the dining crown of Dallas!

India F.

I'm making The Charlotte my new favorite spot!! I went Friday for happy hour with the girls and went and took my dad for Fathers Day. Both times I went we had amazing service!! Great vibes, love the music, and of course all the food was a hit. Everyone loved everything. The wings were so good, it was my first time having them and you get a lot, enough to share or to eat alone and have some to go home. The cake was so worth it! It was an Oreo cake slice! It was so moist. I want to give a shoutout to Olivia who handled my family on Father's Day and Moo (or Mu) for happy hour with the girls...both ladies gave amazing top tier service and offered great recommendations!! The only thing is I noticed the crispy chicken for the pasta is completely different from the first time I had it and I liked the old chicken better.

April S.

Great ambiance, great food, and great service! We went there for my birthday and it was very nice.

LaTondra L.

My mom and I have become a regular here for brunch so it's only fair I right a review. I love this place and the food and drinks have been consistent each visit, which is definitely a plus. Pornstar Martini, Crab Fingers, Spicy Lamb Chops, and Spicy Vodka Pasta are just a few of my favorites but honestly I doubt you'll be disappointed with anything you try on the menu. Make sure to make a reservation, it's always crowded and a wait when we go. Maybe you'll get lucky and get seated by the bear, we did once when my daughter joined us for brunch and she was ecstatic. Cute ambience with plenty of pictures ops and music that nice but not too loud for a conversation. Already thinking about my next visit.

Spicy vodka pasta with crispy chicken

Food and drinks were 10/10. Our server was very attentive. Overall a chill spot, good music. I will definitely be back

Winta E.

I've been to The Charlotte several times and this review is long overdue! Every time I come here the service is great and the food is amazing. The ambiance is also really nice with all of the cute teddy bears. Also want to give a shout out to Caila who took care of us recently. She was absolutely amazing!!

Jessica W.

stopped by for a thursday happy hour and ordered off their HH menu - the pornstar martini was FANTASTIC the calamari was definitely the best thing we ordered but i would skip the caesar, the burger was just ok but a good deal off the HH menu our waiter seth was fantastic and super super nice!!!

Brunch- Pancakes and Wings
Jelisa B.

The Charlotte is one of my FAVORITE places in the city ! The vibes are always A-1 ! The service is always great and the food is always consistently delicious ! If you haven't been or are ever in the city pull up !

Semhar M.

Beautiful space! The famous "bear" was adorable and I appreciated the special pops of detail all across the patio and inside. The marketing and decor team did a fantastic job here. The Charlotte is a Black-Owned bistro located off Henderson. They offer valet parking at the back of the restaurant but we were lucky to find a couple of street parking spots. For starters we tried the spinach and artichoke dip. This was just okay, the dip itself lacked a little bit of flavor, but it was a cozy app to try. I couldn't decide between the vodka pasta and the burger and our server suggested the latter which I opted for. The burger was good! It comes with a delicious sauce and I ordered a side of truffle fries and broccolini. Overall the vibes were amazing. I didn't indulge in any cocktails so I'm curious to see how those are and will return to check out their patio which was closed for a photoshoot the day we visited. Our server seemed a bit disengaged and we had to flag her down a couple of times because we were forgotten. We did have to move from the patio to indoors because we had some bees that were trying to join us for lunch lol. I'll definitely be back!

DiAndra H.

Our waiter was amazing, i didn't take us long to be seated. We did come without reservations and had a party of 5 but they did sit us quickly. Drinks and food were good. Overall vibe was a plus

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Ask the Community - The Charlotte American Bistro

Are heaters available for outdoor seating?

Yes, they are available

Are there any vegan options?

Are the pastas home made?

I think that they might. It tasted really fresh to me.

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