Charlie Palmer

Danielle

I’ve been to Charlie Palmer several times in the past and it has always busy so we put it on the agenda. I got there early to get a seat as I’ve been too many times and stood waiting for a table like a vulture over a carcass. Overall, we had a great time but for me, this time was more disappointing than previous visits. The service was excellent. The server worked very hard and seemed to have the whole bar area at one time to herself before another server came. She was excellent and attentive despite the growing crowd. We ordered the kobe beef sliders, herb french fries, blue cheese stuffed/bacon-wrapped dates and pulled pork lettuce wraps. All will be pictured below. As the picture of the wraps suggest, they were not appetizing. We actually sent them back, and the server was kind enough to take them off the bill. The sliders were okay, very average. The dates were delish as usual despite being overcooked. I’m a Southern girl and like my bacon crispy so it worked out for me. You can’t go wrong with fries. I’m always disappointed that they don’t include food on their happy hour menu. The atmosphere was fantastic as usual with a constantly changing crowd in the bustling lounge area. As for as the S-factor, CP left much to be desired on this day. I only saw couples or 1-2 men within a crowd. Maybe next time….

Food: ★★☆☆☆

Service: ★★★★☆

Price: ★★★☆☆

Ambiance: ★★★★☆

Overall: ★★★☆☆

S Factor: ☆☆☆☆☆

Candice

Okay, so we are off to a bit of a slow start in the New Year in search for eventful happy hours and well, our second adventure—although better than the first—continued the path of disappointment.  I originally thought Charlie Palmer would be a good place for a Friday evening happy hour since it always seems to be lively late at night on the weekends.  When I arrived at the restaurant, Danielle was ready and waiting with a good seat and viewing spot of the crowd.  As the evening continued on, there were people coming and going but nobody worth much a second look or worth the effort to start a conversation.  Unfortunately, the food equaled the ambiance this time and was especially disappointing given that there was no food on the happy hour menu and therefore certainly not worth the cost.  Like Danielle, I have also spent time at this establishment before and although it never seems to necessarily be a noteworthy “must-return” kind of place, I enjoy the fact that there are typically always a varied group of people, mostly in the 30’s and upward and usually dressed fairly nice as if arriving after work.  I enjoyed the energy of the crowd and it made for a relaxing, Friday evening.  Although there was no outstanding visible eye candy to be seen, I imagine this place could continue to hold potential.

Food: ★★☆☆☆

Service: ★★★☆☆

Price: ★★☆☆☆

Ambiance: ★★★☆☆

Overall: ★★★☆☆

S Factor: ★★☆☆☆

kobe style beef sliders

herb french fries

pulled pork lettuce wraps

blue cheese stuffed dates

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