Charles' Southern Style Kitchen
New York, NY 10039
Phone: (212) 926-4313
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- 151st Street
- Directions:
- D at 155th St
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 8am-12am, Fri-Sat 2pm-12am, Sun 9am-12am
Editorial Review for Charles' Southern Style Kitchen – by Carolyn Hahn
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.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoCharles' hours (and credit card terminal) can be erratic, so be sure to call in advance.
User Reviews for Charles' Southern Style Kitchen
10/22/2007 Posted by susiecue4930
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!!!
Pros: the food, the abundance, the variety
Cons: very small, no atmosphere
09/03/2007 Posted by milahj
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.
Pros: food, service
Cons: small space, but hey this is new york real estate
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