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In Tampa go to Charley's Steakhouse for a three star meal. This place is moderately priced. It's known for its steak. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, catering, and fine wines. This place is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
great bar, great steaks, great lobsters, great building. i have eaten hers many times, always good. one of my favorite places to eat in tampa.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second trip here, this time with a good friend of mine. The place doesn't actually start seating until 5p, but due to no traffic my friend was there at about 4:00; they at least let him...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of our favorites. We dine in the bar area and always have great service. The dining room can be hit or miss if large parties are around. Great steaks, wine/cocktail selections and consistent...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is our favorite steak house in tampa. The steaks are the best. The sides fantastic. I love the seared tuna. The best is dessert the flour less chocolate torte. The wine list very extensive....
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was in town on business and stopped by since we saw Charleys off the freeway. A couple things. The vibe of the place was to my liking, definitely a steakhouse but more laid back, none of teh hoity...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We took my parents there for their anniversary because they wanted to try it. Since we've been to Bern's Steakhouse on many occasions, our expectations were high. It started off well. The waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was awesome!! I have to say, I went with a bit of apprehension. A lot of places that are listed as "Top 10" such and such restaurants are very disappointing. Too much hype. But Charley's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They have a great bar, but the steak is slightly better than average. There are better choices in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place happened to be within walking distance of my hotel while I was in Tampa recently. I didn't have any idea of what to expect. It turned out to be a great experience. The reason? The steak...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The surf and turf is great.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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If your looking for great steaks don't go here. Overpriced. Ruth's Chris is a little more expensive yet a whole lot better.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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We had reservations at 6 p.m. on Sunday and were seated immediately. Our waiter was prompt and friendly,suggesting drinks to start with. He made a suggestion of a house special appetizer we did not see on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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I like this place more than Bern's. Most people are in business attire, but you can get away with shirt sleeves. If that unaccompanied woman at the bar is not in business attire, she's a hooker.
judysbook.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best martini I've had anywhere anytime anyhow. It was mixed perfectly and they have a rule that if you can pick up a newly poured martini without spilling, the bartender is in trouble. A substantial...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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An absolute rip-off. We live in Tampa, and have enjoyed Berns steakhouse a number of times and came to Charleys just on a whim to compare. We were a party of four and were offered a "appetizer sampling...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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In my opinion Charley's is WAY OVER-RATED. We had a $250 meal in August 2008...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here after an 8 hour flight from London - outstanding. I would have flown here just for this. Other than Pasta Moon in Half Moon Bay, CA I am yet to find a rival. Steak was great, salad was tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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we were there last might and last week. i am playing tour guide of tampa to 2 of my friends from reno. they are gone now but said they had "researched" tampa hot spots and mentioned this site, so i had to see...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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we were there last night and i heard a table say they were going to post a review on citysearch. we only caught the last half of their troubles but i just have to say they were not there to have a good time. i...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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I came to the restaurant with a party of eight and not a one of us was impressed. I had started with the beefsteak tomato salad, which was far from pleasurable. The tomatoes were not even close to being ripe....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Our food arrived way undercooked even though it took an hour from our arrival to entree on our table. Our waitress Lisa was not where to be found; finally got another waiter to help us. Lisa claimed we had...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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First, we waited for an hour and a half to be seated when we had a reservation beforehand. The restaurant mismanaged and overbooked that day. Second, the services were terrible and not professional at all for...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Charley,s use to be great...but since they sold out to "Talk of The Town" group they have gone from the top to the bottom.If you haven't been in a couple of years don't bother..the only thing that is the same...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great steakhouse ...better than most in the area. I would say its worth a visit. I had Stacey as a waitreess she was simply the best she made me feel right at home ( I oredered a bottle of "Cristal")...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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first, let me say i have young children and this is a night for adult dinning. leave your kids with a friend. our last dinner was what made me want to write a review ( even three days later ). we were stuck in...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Charley's is more impressed with themselves than I was with them. Steak was bland... No flavor, the sides were also tasteless. If the staff/Kitchen spent as much time on the food as they do selling...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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i read the reviews, i've dined and wined at the best tampa has to offer and i say if you want have a new definition for a good eat then charleys is the only steakhouse in town. tampa has many very good "places...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Overpriced, particularly for drinks and wine. $10.95 for a glass of merlot, $3.00 for a small side of bernaisse sauce? Most of the cuts of beef are too large for the average person to dine on comfortably. An...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. So I don't eat steak but came here with the in-laws and they seemed to thoroughly enjoy theirs. I had the fresh chilean sea bass and it was a-mazing. All around good. It's definitely on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
And I thought Tampa was only well known for its strip clubs...Co-worker - "You're going to Tampa? You have to go to Charley's!" RM - "Is that a strip club?"Co-worker - "No, it's a steakhouse...get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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I have had better steaks at Longhorn and Outback. One of the most mediocre meals I have ever experienced. Steaks come to table, and waiter asks us to cut into the steaks to make sure they were done as we had...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was down here on business and had an excellent dinner here. Make sure you have assistance from an expense account, but if you're in town, this is definitely a place to try.Great steak and service to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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We were in town for the Falcons vs Bucs game and the Marriott Hotel suggested Charley's. I've never seen such fast service in a downtown resturant. Valet fast, seating was immediate and service was excellent....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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This place has incredible steak! It also has it all from, romantic fine dining and a very classy atmosphere, and the best wine cellar I have ever seen. Great place for that special time with a loved one! We...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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This is the best tasing steak in Tampa. Makes Ruth and Bern's meat taste like Ponderosa. The lady before me who had a bad time here was obviously a little bit uptight and should have made a reservation to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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After various endorsements and recommendations from different sources, we went to Charley's to check out what the hype was all about. From the moment we arrived (waiting for valet where our car was left...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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Charley's is a world known steakhouse and their reputation is true to form. They have some of the best cuts of steak you will find anywhere. The staff is known for being very attentive and with great ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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Excellent choice for Special Occasion or Business Dinner, if you are careful this could even be a regular place to eat dinner. Recommend the Cigar room, only three private booths so make a reservation. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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Charley's is without a doubt one of the best steak restaurants in the city. Very convenient for the business travelers staying at the Airport/Westshore district hotels. Charley's can be romantic, bu...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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My family and I came here for my 13th birthday last month and it was easily the best steak I have or will ever have. The service was exceptional as the waitress was extremely nice. The T-Bone steak is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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This is one of the best Steak restaurants in the area. It is a little pricey - but the food is more than worth it. I've never gone there and been unimpressed. The staff is excellent and courteous and the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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This is one of the best Steak restaurants in the area. It is a little pricey - but the food is more than worth it. I've never gone there and been unimpressed. The staff is excellent and courteous a...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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I've enjoyed prime steakhouses all over the US and Charlie's is one of the best. Steaks are always cooked to perfection. I love reading reviews where the person mentions that he/she suffered through a poorly...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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My husband took me to here to celebrate a new job. He frequently takes clients here for wining and dining and this was his favorite restaurant. Not impressed. At these prices, there are many restaurants in...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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If you are looking for a nice high class restaruant Charleys is great. It's on a higher price scale but the steak is the best I've ever had. Beats other steak houses like Shulas, Ruth Chris' and more. PROS:...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2005
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My husband and I were very unhappy with our visit here and we will never go again. Even though we had a reservation we had to wait for a long time for our table. Then we were seated in the bar area. Paper on...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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7 Reasons to eat here: 1. I did not have to wait. 2. Professional staff. 3. Knowledgable servers. 4. Incredible food (try the gator appetizer and NY strip steak) 5. Nice beer and wine selection - they serve...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2004
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Charley's has the best beef fillet I've ever tasted. The seating is jammed in similiar to Berns. I prefer Burn's overall based on ambiance, kitchen tour, wine cellar tour, and dessert room.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2004
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their steaks are goods, but they have no fresh garlic in kitchen, although they claim to make their garlic smashed potatoes with butter and garlic. a conversation with one of their managers revealed that side...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2004
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This is the best restaurant in town hands down. The bar is awesome and all the bartenders are very friendly. They also have a great fish tank in one of their main halls. And if you can swing it ask about their...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2004
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I went to Charley's for the first time and was very impressed by the steak. I know there are two camps of people in Tampa who argue between Charley's and Bern's being the best...I must say that I still think...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2004
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I have taken many a client to Charley's and have never been disapointed. It is a great steak and a wonderful atmosphere. One of Tampa's top steaks!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2003
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This was the most wonderful meal I have ever ate. The service was great and everyone was graceous. I will always come to Charley's everytime I am in Tampa. Thank You for everything that you do. Your a 10 in my...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2003
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One of the finest dining experiences I've ever had. Mortons, Shula's, Ruths Chriss, Berns are all good.....BUT.....Charleys is the best of them all!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2003
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After reading every review I decided to take my wife to dinner at Charley's. We order the portabella mushroom appetizer that was very good. My wife ordered the small filet with asparagus and I ordered the 20oz...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2003
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was very impressed with the food and service. steak was done perfect. time was given between courses. Hate to sit to a good meal and be rushed, and not able to enjoy. would like to have seen a mixed menu of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2003
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I have visited many steak houses around the world and Charlies has, hands down, the BEST steak. The seafood is really good too for a steak house. The service is outstanding but you better make your...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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This was exactly as adverised!! One of the 10 Best Steakhouses in America! The food and service was excellent and the atmosphere was relaxed, it was elegent yet casual. The steaks just melt in your mouth.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Charley's is like a steak place you'd see Perry Mason and Della Street frequenting. It is outstanding.. great steaks, great service, and a cool place to hang out. Loved it all.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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This is hands down the all around best steak spot, burns is unique because of their food control, but Charleys is a better restaurant overall.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2003
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I first discovered Charley's about 5 years ago and still find it to be one of the most complete dining experiences. The steaks are so delicious and the atmosphere is very diverse. You can have a romantic...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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Charley's offers really great steaks and fresh seafood grilled in plain view over a wood fire, at reasonable prices, with a great atmosphere and without the pretension of it's peers. All steaks are aged,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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I've never had a more satisfying steak (and lobster) than at Charley's. Everyting from the server to what he served was spectacular. Friendly, smiling staff. Super menu. Mouth-watering food. Decent prices,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2002
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Best steak, Best wine, what else is there? Oh yeah, The potatoes Au Gratin!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2002
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The work steak in the name of this place is a missnomer. The one I had there, a Felet, cooked rare, was flavorless and rubbery. I expect my rare steak to be cool on the inside, but not on the outside. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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Charley's is AWESOME !!!!!!!! I has the surf and turf ....yummmy. might I add. Also the portabello mushrooms in hollindase, and the escargo, WOW ! I definetly reccomend Charleys .
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2002
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Charley's Steakhouse is far superior to Bern's or any other steakhouse in Tampa. The reason that I feel secure in this opinion is that Bern's dry ages steak and it takes away what I have always appreciated...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2002
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COMBINE THERE 20 oZ FILET AND THERE 20OZ LOBSTER TAIL, IT CAN BE SHARED WITH YOU MATE AND YOU BOTH HAVE A GRESAT DINNER.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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The food was good, the setting was nice, but is was missing a sincerity I would expect from a single location operation.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2002
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Talk about a good steak - st reasonable prices. Charley's blows Bern's out of the water - oh, and for about 1/2 the price.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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Charley's in Tampa was a wannabe-great steak experience. The attempt to be 1st class was there, but it wasn't sucessful.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2002
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From the minute you grab the aligator door handles, you can smell the aroma of steaks sizziling on the grill. Great atmosphere, wine list and most of all, selection of food. Do not suggest to go if you are in...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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my wife an i landed at tampa airport 10-10-02 the traffic was bad since it was during rush hour , so on our way to relitives in lakeland we decided to wait out the traffic i happened to see charlies so we went...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2002
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CHARLEY'S IS GREAT, EVERYTIME I HAVE BEEN THERE THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT. I CAN SAY IF YOU'RE A STEAK LIKE MYSELF YOU WILL NEVER BE DISAPPOINTED.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2002
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How do you begin? From the moment you enter, you know Charley's is going to impress you. Starting with your own personal wine locker (to keep your fav vintage ready for you),to the lucious steaks, to dessert,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2002
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Overall good beef and wine list. Salads and appetizers were disappointing. Decor could stand to be modernized. In a town of many top steak houses, I'd rather spend the big bucks elsewhere.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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Good restraunt, though the food seems to be emi-inconsistent. I have had the best steaks and some not so great steaks there. The only bad experience was someone breaking into my vehicle while dining.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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Great steaks. Nice atmosphere. Huge, wonderful desserts. Enjoyable night out.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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You think you're going to dinner when in fact it's a true dining experience. The entrance is electric with the words CHARLEY'S in flames. Once inside the aroma of the food is heavenly. As you are seated the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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If you looking for great steaks in a fun atmosphere, Charley's is the place. Table service is always good, but it's more fun to eat at the bar.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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I had the strip steakand it tasted as if it had been soaked in bacon. It was delicious. I will definitely be back soon
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2002
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I have eaten at Steak Houses in several cities, Charley's is the absolute best.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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We tried this one twice as well as thier sister steakhouse in Kissemee.Result was the same stringy beef aged and marinated to hide the poor quality
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2002
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ender steaks loved by all...
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everybody loves charley...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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from the moment you step into this esteemed steakhouse, you know you're in for something great. aromas from the wood-fired grill seduce the senses, and as you sink back amid polished woods, you run through the...
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this is one of the top 10 steakhouses worldwide that i have had the pleasure to experience...
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aged to perfection and cooked to your specification---thatis what charley promises. charleyis offers a variety of steaks from porterhouse, t-bone, filet mignon and new york strip to tenderloin brochette and...
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