"A large cow on the roof is often a symbol of good beef on the table inside. Charlie's has been a destination steak restaurant for over 50 years."
Michael Stern
"The Charlie's Special is a 1-1/2 to 2 pound porterhouse rubbed with garlic and spice and charcoal broiled. The menu describes it as "the choicest meat." "
Michael Stern
"Some of the best burgers I've ever eaten have been in steak houses, where the ground beef seems to pack even more essential flavor than even a prime cut of steak. While Charlie's is a perfectly nice cheeseburger, it is not among the steak-house elite."
Michael Stern
"According to our waitress, Frosty Morn is no longer Charlie's beef supplier. But we are glad that this neon sign remains in the dining room. It's part of Charlie's inviting supper-club ambience."
Michael Stern
"The salad served before steaks is strewn with little cubes of what look like beet, but have no flavor whatsoever. Similarly, the mushrooms add only visual and textural appeal. We do appreciate the crisp iceberg lettuce and gloppy dressing, though."
Michael Stern
