Charles' Southern Style Kitchen
(212) 926-4313
2841 Frederick Douglass Blvd
New York,
NY
10039
40.8269
-73.9391
Neighborhoods: Uptown, Harlem
Hours:
Mon-Thu 8am-12am
Fri-Sat 2pm-12am
Sun 9am-12am
Price:
$
Last updated 1.30.09
What People Are Saying About Charles' Southern Style Kitchen
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Charles Gabriel's Harlem restaurant is tiny, and it certainly isn't glamorous--plastic tablecloths and a large television are among the most arresting features of the decor--but it's friendly, and the food's great. Once you bite into the succulent fried chicken, you'll realize that's all that matters.
The Food
Charles' offers two plans of attack: takeout and buffet. Main dishes for takeout consist of whatever Charles feels like making that day, but the fried chicken is legendary, as are oxtails. Other specialties include salmon cakes, liver and onions, smothered pork chops, baked bluefish as well as sides like macaroni and cheese, collard greens and okra and tomatoes. The all-you-can-eat buffet (available for lunch or dinner from Tuesday through Sunday) features many of the takeout choices plus dishes like stewed beef, supremely tender barbecue ribs and a perfect potato salad.
User Reviews
jazzskater
November 13, 2008
Unfortunately, Charles' Southern Style Kitchen has closed. I passed there a couple of weeks ago and couldn't believe my eyes. The gates were down. It is a sad day. Good food at reasonable prices. I am hoping that it will open again.
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susiecue4930
October 22, 2007
Went to Charles' on a total lark (it looked good) and what a joyful surprise. The ribs were out-of-this-world, the chicken was great, the greens were beyond compare and even the corn bread was moist and tasty. Plus, we sampled four different kinds of great desserts - including banana pudding that was swimming with sweet chunks of fruit. In fact,t he food was so good we all went back fro seconds -- and were unable to eat again until the following day. Service was friendly, food was, of course, ready in an instant, and the whole experience was great - and will be repeated soon. My only reluctance is in sharing this review - for selfish reasons. I don't want the place to get so crowded that I won't be able to go back!!!
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milahj
September 03, 2007
I love this restaurant so much. I met the owner and he is so genuine and friendly, which makes writing this review a pleasure. This is hand down the best soul food restaurant in harlem or new york for that matter hands down. I am so sick and tired of people writing great reviews for Slyvias, or amy ruth. Tourists venture up north to see what harlem really has to offer in terms of food. The fried chicken is perfection, so is the yams, macaroni and cheese (very cheesy and seasoned well), beef ribs (very tender) etc. Everything is seasoned just right, nothing is bland. The service is friendly too. I feel like I am at home everytime I come here.
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Know Before You Go:
Charles' hours (and credit card terminal) can be erratic, so be sure to call in advance.
Category:
Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants, Catering
Payment Methods:
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
