Bar Charley, Washington DC

Went for brunch and was able to get in on the heated patio even without a reservation. Unbeatable price if you’re looking for a bottomless mimosas or Bloody Mary experience! But even not doing that, still a good spot. The salmon Benedict and quiche were so good. The cinnamon roll wasn’t my vibe (crunchy and not super sweet, so if you like that, get it!). HIGHLY recommend the potato cakes! SO YUMMY!

Missing menu items, weird service, 5% menu surcharges, less than great food - Bar Charley has a lot of room for improvement.

Went to Bar Charley with friends because we wanted filet mignon and BC had great reviews - but while filet mignon is listed on their website, it isn't on the menu at the restaurant. Instead they offer strip, ribeye and steak frites - more on that shortly.

One huge red flag for Bar Charley's is the very small print at the bottom of the menu - the restaurant adds a mandatory 5% surcharge to every order. Not for the staff, not for gratuity - just jacks up the prices by 5%. Ribeye is listed for $55 but the real price is $57.75. Why not just make the prices what they are and not lie about it? So weird.

The waitstaff shows no interest in the customers with huge gaps in time and service between courses and drinks.

My companions and I ordered a strip, ribeye, and steak frites. When the steaks were delivered, the waiter lowered the lights in the restaurant so low we couldn't see the food - which made cutting around the massive amounts of fat on the steaks impossible. The strip steak, promised to be nearly fat free, was lined with tough bands of fat and gristle. The ribeye was more fat than meat. And the steak frites didn't come with frites but salad.

No steak knives provided either - we were left with used butter knives to cut the steak until we could flag down a server and ask for something better.

One huge pet peeve - after we finished the appetizers, the busser took our dirty silverware and placed it on the table. This is terrible sanitation - table tops are high touch surfaces usually not well cleaned. Additionally, the busser was handling other dirty objects around the restaurant and goes directly to handling guest silverware. In an expensive restaurant like Bar Charley, silverware should be removed and replaced with every course.

Drinks were mediocre and the dessert wine recommended by the waiter was so bad no one at the table could get past the first sip.

Incredibly expensive dinner for really poor quality food and lackluster service.

Nice hole in the wall, then came covid and they added outside seating that is covered. Got the wings and tuna tar tar with happy hour 16 Oz. It's affordable and the staff is great and it's not only because our server ran after us to return the credit card I had left behind.

Speakeasy kinda vibes! Great spot for date night, romantic drinks and dinner with your love. Drinks menu is pretty comprehensive and the cocktails are one of the best I have had in this area. They have a patio at the back but close that early and the middle area closes around midnight while the bar is open till close. Only suggestion to them is lower the music levels and gradually dim the lights as the night progresses. Will go back again next time I am in the area.

Really enjoyed our meal here. We ordered small plates and shared. Drinks were very good. I asked for mine to be a bit more spicy, and our waiter conveyed the message well! Food was great. Will definitely come back.

What a wonderful dining experience! From the friendly and helpful staff to the lovely cocktails and fantastic food, we will be back! The hangar steak was tender and just the right amount of game. The burger spoke for itself as well - from a delicious garlic aioli to the perfectly fried egg on top. Highly recommended!

I had the pleasure of dining in this wonderful little spot on 18th street the food was amazing everything was tasty and the cocktails were to die for I do highly recommend this place everything was spot on I will be returning for another visit. Shout to the server Quinn who was was amazing also very knowledgeable about the menu and was attentive to the tables.

Our server did a good job. Cocktails we're good. Smash burger was incredibly dry and any moisture it once had was removed. Shame.

Came in during busy brunch without a reso, but we’re accommodated. Service and food were great. Thank you!

Drinks were great, food was mediocre and took forever to come out (I’ve seen the restaurant much busier than it was). Service was lackluster and the server seemed to have zero motivation as there is a 20% service fee added to all in-house dining automatically.

Went for Happy Hour! How do you put the tip in for 2 drinks? 45$ for 2 drinks! Disrespectful

My go to place to take folks new to the city. The cocktails are fantastic and employees are so kind. Bound to have a good time!

Really cool design on the inside. Brunch menu did not have lots of options and waitress was rude

The happy hour deals here are good - 8 dollar cocktails! The drinks were good and the food was decent. The bar itself is small but very charming. I'd definitely come back for HH

Was let down on my last visit (happy hour) but tonight they totally redeemed themselves. Love Sunday steak night! The steak was excellent and I always have liked the atmosphere here.

Thank you for making things more affordable.not everyone in the neighborhood is as rich as it seems (some live in a tiny apartment they can barely the mortgage on). I will be more likely to go to Bar Charley on a regular basis because of affordable/generous specials like these. Much appreciated. Great service as well (I think his name was Alonzo).

Tom Birner

I hosted my groundhog day celebration here and it was perfect.the waiter totally bought into it which I think is the ultimate good waiter move, thank you for hosting us! A great go-to spot, the burger always hits the spot and the cocktails are fun and tasty!

Good portions small, got the smallest omelette I've ever had. Service could be better.

Great service and excellent food! Definitely recommend if you are looking for great food and beverage! Catalan fries are amazing!