Charleston's Restaurant — Restaurant in Mesa

I've been here many times over the years and the food was always good and the atmosphere was good and so was the service. Today I felt like we got steaks that would make Ruth's Chris steakhouse blush. The New York State really was center stage. Had a charred smoky flavor, with just the right amount of seasoning. There was so much juiciness that had formed a pool around the steak. The chew was perfect. What was also an added bonus was the fat would melt in my mouth and had char on the outside of it...it was incredible... I usually dont eat any of the fat. I'm over 50 and it's probably one of the best steaks I've had in my life... We also ordered a filet mignon, and it had a char that was like a crust that formed top and bottom locking in incredible flavor. The center was very juicy and was one of the best tasting filets. The sides are always great especially those carrots. The bread pudding literally is the best out of all the places I've ever had bread pudding. The sauce on it is incredible with some raisins and big plump blackberries on top. Along with a fancy set of mint leaves. I was full but I knew that I couldn't go home without splitting the bread pudding with my family. Service here is always great as they never stay away long and they always have people looking around trying to get you a drink before it hits bottom and get you whatever you need in a timely manner. Another words this place is great... Like I said I've been coming here for years and it looks like that trend isn't going...

Hubby and I came here for a late lunch today. The building doesn’t look like much from the outside. We’ve driven by Charleston’s many times, but never thought anything of it, but the reviews were very positive so we thought we’d give it a try. They are wheelchair friendly. I made reservations and showed up early, but didn’t have to wait. Food is so good. A bit on the pricey side, but worth it. Our waitress (Hilary) was great. The reviews raved about the dynamite shrimp starter. We ordered it after being informed there was no pineapple in the sauce. They taste like honey walnut prawns with a slight kick to it. So yummy! Hubby loved the slaw underneath the shrimp so he ate all that too. He ordered the fish special, Swordfish, and loved it. I ordered the ribs because the reviews raved about it. Without the BBQ sauce the ribs were good, but with the BBQ sauce (no pineapple in it) they were great. The sweet carrots were delicious. The key lime pie for dessert lived up to the rave reviews. I ordered the enchilada stack to go, but had to try a bite so I could review it. Absolutely lived up to the rave reviews. Hilary was attentive without hovering and brought water refills and my root beer refill fast without us having to ask and before the previous glass was empty. We will be going back so I can try the French dip and the pork chops and whatever else...

I would give this review zero stars but at least the croissants were good. I ordered the meat loaf with mashed potatoes and I was so in shock when it came out I was left speechless. I have never seen meat loaf that so closely resembled head cheese that I literally lost my appetite. I don't know what that was but it looked like all the left over's from the previous night were mixed together with something that resembled beef and they threw some gravy on top of it. The potatoes were not mashed, more chunked potatoes is what I would call it. Our server, Matt, asked how our meals were and I shared my thoughts and he said, and I can't make this up, "probably try our steaks on your next visit" and walked off. I wanted to speak with a manager but he was engulfed in a conversation with a couple of young ladies that had come in and was more interested in flirting with them than he was managing the restaurant. The ladies that seated us were very nice and interacted with us politely and when I asked to speak to a manager she looked at him and said, "he seems to be busy right now". This was our first time going to a Charleston's and it was definitely our last. When we can walk in on a Saturday night at 7:00p and immediately get sat while there is a 1:30 wait at the Texas Roadhouse next door, you may want to reassess your style of doing business or find a...