Great food, love to sit at the lounge area with friends. Great food, service and a totally local vibe.

Yes, we had lunch at Charlie's Place. The lunch itself was good. Although the fish sandwich was tasteless, the pastrami reuben, with cole slaw instead of sauerkraut, was indeed tasty. The fries were hot and crispy. The service was excellent, but not sure about the ambience. We were there on a rainy day and it felt somewhat cold. Our coffee was hot when served but cooled off in due time. Would we go back? Yes. The menu is extensive with lots of choices. read more

A cozy family restaurant in the heart of Niantic. The prices were decent and the specials had some good deals going on. My wife got the coconut chicken and I got a half a rack of ribs. We both really enjoyed our meals, the place was cute and the waitress was very helpful. Great unassuming dining. We really enjoyed it. read more

Best lobster roll I have ever had! And our server, Addy, was friendly and very efficient! We'll be back! Kim read more

Charlie’s Place - I added sweet potato fries for $1.50 - American Near Me - Niantic, Connecticut

The pot roast was very salty. Very disappointed with the food. Used to be great, but this time was not up to the usual, sad to say. The waitress was nice, but the helpers were not Sa. My husband was just finishing his meal, and the helper took the plate away. Rod, I know you can do better!! read more

How is it we've never been here!?! Food was delish! Husband had sea scallops and I had the chopped pasta salad! Service was excellent, environment was casual and overall atmosphere was chill. We will definitely be back - and soon I hope! read more

Food was great, my kids really enjoyed their meal. It was clean and service was great.

We went for dinner at Charlie's Place in Niantic. This is an American casual restaurant. Our server was Nick, he was super kind, friendly and responded to everything with "of course Miss". Nick seated us in a very cozy spot in the restaurant, where I felt like we were a bit too close to the other guests seated in the same area. These people kept having private conversations on speaker phone, and I could hear a bit too much of EVERYTHING! Please use common sense in a public setting and refrain from making private phone calls on SPEAKER PHONE! I got a clam chowder soup and a hard cider. I also got the Sugar Beet Salad. The others in my party got garlic bread and calamari with fries to share. The clam chowder was excellent, it was the best I've had in a while. It was thick, creamy and very tasty. My sugar beet salad was also very tasty. It had fresh feta cheese in it, fresh beets and it was perfectly filling for me. The garlic bread was gone in an instant. It was soft and warm. Overall we had a very pleasant experience at Charlie's Place! read more

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I don't do reviews very often these days but I will for this spot. This is one of the best seafood joints I have been to in the U.S.A. They aren't on the water. Who cares? I just ate incredible clam chowder, fried whole belly clams and a hot buttered lobster roll that blew me away! The prices are also very reasonable. I come to Niantic to go fishing. Now I will come to go fishing and come to Charlie's! read more

Honestly the best part about this place is the waitstaff... We have tried this place several times giving it another try, each time very disappointing, the food is mediocre at best, seems there is no general manager or owner present to oversee what's coming out of the kitchen or they just don't seem to care, owner definitely cutting corners with food quality, serving tiny overcooked burgers for a lot of money, subpar quality seafood, and watered down drinks, will definitely not be back, this place will not last long if they continue this way, the parking lot was empty every time we've tried it..... read more

Food was great, wait staff attentive and friendly. I had prime rib, rare as I like. Whole belly clams were very fresh and fried to perfection. I will definitely be back. read more

Reliably good food, fast service whether dining in or out. My kids go nuts for their burgers.

From the moment we walked into Charlie's place we knew we were going to have a good experience ...... the place looked nice , staff were all friendly, and the food was awesome! We will be going back soon, and if you're in the area go to Charlie's you won't be disappointed! read more

Stopped in tonight for dinner around 6:30. The place was packed, but we were seated right away. Ordered the chicken florentine special and he got the stuffed cabbage. The chicken was served next to seasoned mashed potatoes and everything was so flavorful. The chicken had a nice crispy sear. Inside were spinach roasted red peppers and a creamy cheese. Every bite was a delight! The 3 huge stuffed cabbage was delicious. Plenty for lunch the next day. Ordered 2 sangrias - the second one I asked for more red wine as the first seemed a little light. It was adorned with cherries, blueberries and an orange slice and it was so refreshing. The restaurant has a new owner and the menu looked updated - more upscale. Our 3 waitstaff were courteous and attentive. The full bar looks like a great happy hour place! Definitely a go-to restaurant for us!! read more

Charlie’s Place - Chicken Florentine - American Near Me - Niantic, Connecticut

This restraint is very good for the money Big menu so everyone can find something they like Parking is easy too read more

Great food and always friendly service, with some of the best wings in the area. The bar is a great setup with plenty of tvs to watch your sporting event. Solid drink menu as well. read more

Consistently good food. Very family oriented & great kids meals. So many fabulous seafood entrees - shrimp scampi is delicious. Cooked perfectly. Fried fisherman's platter - terrific, not greasy. Have had the baked scallops and broiled seafood platter - also good portions, cooked to perfection. Staff are friendly, helpful and very nice. Place is clean and just a great place. read more

Love this restaurant. Very clean, great portions of food and delicious. Fast and friendly service. read more

Had a great experience here tonight. Walked in and was greeted by the new owner Rod - he is super nice and friendly. Awesome he is super excited to have the restaurant and be in niantic. Love the vibe and welcoming atmosphere. Sat down at a booth off the bar and the place was packed. Was glad there was no wait as this is the place to be. The noise levels was a bit loud, but expected as it was a bar type area. The booth was cozy and service was quick. Everyone was super kind and accommodating. I got sangria, while others got margaritas and white wine. We had buffalo wings that were amazing, and I had the California turkey wrap. I respect the new owner wanting to keep the menu the same or similar to the previous owners, but I am really hoping he will add some flare to it. He has a lot of amazing recipes that would be awesome to add to some menu items. My turkey wrap was good, but sort of missing something; some pizzazz. It had turkey, Swiss, tomato, lettuce (also comes with bacon but I asked them to hold). Would be awesome to leverage a sauce or other flavoring to add some flare. Overall the restaurant was great, and I'm excited to go back. Super family friendly and would recommend to anyone. read more

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Great little find...the waitress super nice! The clam chowder delicious. The coleslaw was out of this wold delicious. Burgers cooked to perfection. Highly recommend this restaurant. Atmosphere is homey and cozy!!! read more

I tried Charlie's foe the first time last week. They offer online ordering, but do a surcharge for credit cards, which is illegal in the state of Connecticut. They can only discount their prices if you pay with cash, they cannot do a surcharge for using a card. I ordered the southwest chicken wrap with fries for 13 dollars plus the illegal surcharge. The wrap was good, fries just okay , and the food was ready on time. Hopefully the state cracks down on these owners that are stealing from customers. I won't hold my breath though. read more

From the greeting to the grub a perfect 10! Nothing was overlooked, overcooked, omitted or ordinarily. The service was superb, the surroundings seemed to nudge you to the shore. We'll definitely return as we have yet to try more! read more

A great casual local place. Went for an early lunch on a steamy summer day. Our server was friendly and welcoming, even though our party included a toddler! She brought a kids placemat and crayons, and brought her special drink (chocolate milk) quickly. The adults opted for spiked ice coffee that hit the spot in this weather. Lunch was one of the specials of the day, crispy chicken wraps, one with thai sweet chili, the other with honey BBQ. Every bit as tasty as Rod's wings were at Hot Rod's. The child's meal of hot dog and fries was plentiful, and the toddler was treated just as well as the adults throughout the process... This waitress made sure we got a takeout container and our check quickly when it was time for naps, so we will definitely be back to try more of the offerings. The menu had so many tempting choices for dinner. The happy hour specials all looked inviting, especially the apps! read more

I'm going to agree with other commenters and say stick to the basics here. The staff were all great and there was plenty of help in this restaurant. Good people. Salads were all good I had the "love" salad which is an antipasto salad, and it was piled high with cheese and meats. Apps were good too. But I ordered the steamed stuffed lobster, and was very disappointed. Lobster was steamed a while ago and was not hot. It shrunk down and stuck to the shell. The stuffing was Ritz crackers. Not seafood stuffing. The menu says it comes with steamed veggies. It was peas and carrots from a freezer bag, and the baked potato was barely warm enough to melt the butter. Not what I expected at this price point. The others in my party were happy with their meals. Standard bar fare. And I'm sure the other reviewers are right saying stick to the basics. I would definitely go back here for a salad or a sandwich. Not fine dining. read more

This is a clean restaurant with upscale diner vibes. The service is excellent. The food is good . My Mothers Ruben was was a solid four starts but my bacon cheese burger; medium well was burnt on the bottom in places, not enough to send it back to the kitchen but just not great. read more

Service great staff awesome Food... onion soup good Turkey dinner awful, stuffing tasteless pretty much wet bread mush, gravy awful turkey processed. Turkey BLT good Burger good Chicken parm good Jerk Wings dry and tasted old read more

Great food Great waitresses Always pleasant Have never had a bad meal highly recommend this place

I found this place when I went to a ball game my grandson played in. Found a very quaint town having a fair. This restaurant is a bit out of town but On the main road. Very local and friendly place. The food was fresh and hot and the portions were good. Best onion rings I can remember. Great place for a family or quick meal. read more

Quaint, local Greek-inspired restaurant. Glad we stumbled upon this place on our way to the Book Barn. Food is very tasty. One star off only bc they don't have any soups for sides. Definitely recommend for sure read more

Charlie’s Place - Ahi tuna salad seared to perfection. - American Near Me - Niantic, Connecticut

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We were across the street at the book barn Decided to try this place and we were not disappointed great meal well made and a warm friendly atmosphere we will be back read more

Now with new owners and an increased menu, great things have happened to Charlie's. We'll miss Charlie and Penny but the staff remains the same and look forward to staying. read more

Good food, lots of choices and great staff including the owners who are always there chatting up guests.

Everything is great at Charlie's Place, food, service and atmosphere. Very reasonable pricing for the area as well.

We've been going to Charlie's for years, and the relatively recent (maybe a year?) take over by Rod Cornish has really upped the game. He slimmed down the menu, keeping the old favorites, and adding his own touches. Last night (Sunday ) we went in for dinner, and there was a nice selection of specials, including cocktails. Our waitress whose name I can't recall at the moment, was an absolute delight with a great sense of humor! They have a great system for ordering and food delivery. Our cocktails were delicious and our food was delivered hot. We had the wings and stuffed mushrooms as apps, and we each had a different burger, which were wonderful as the meat was high quality and hand pressed, and cooked exactly as requested. It's divided into 3 sections, a main dining room to the left, and a bar area with tables and another small room to the right. I'd bring my 3 grandsons here (6 and under) as there is plenty on the menu and options for where to sit to make every one happy. It's not fancy, and if you want designer food, go to Mystic. If you want a great meal with great service at a reasonable price, this place is for you. It's a gem I almost want to keep to myself, but they deserve your patronage! read more

Delicious food and wonderfully friendly, responsive waitstaff. Clean restaurant and bathroom. Definitely would return when in the area.

Went for the wings because they said the wings were the same as the legacy Hot Rods. What a disappointment!!! Also out of basic drinks, and margarita was probably out of a basic mix bottle. Overall pretty awful experience. read more

The staff & owners are very nice & responsive but I was not at all impressed with this restaurant. The past favorable reviews are not very accurate IMHO. It's definitely a locals haunt & a neighborhood watering hole. The small bar had a very animated local crowd sipping on very strong drinks. There were 2 tables pm at 7 pm in the restaurant. If you go, I highly suggest you stick to core menu classics like burgers, sandwiches & salads. I DON'T recommend venturing beyond that. I had the pot roast & it was completely lackluster in appearance & flavor. The portion size was moderate. The warmed soft dinner roll was disappointing. The bottom was hard. I couldn't actually cut it. The accompanying baby asparagus were undercooked & weren't even tossed in garlic & evoo or lemon butter. Nothing at all. Just steamed. The staff were friendly & accommodating but I will not be returning anytime soon. There are a ton of other places that have much better food & ambiance in the area. read more

This place is really good. We passed by saw the outside dining and stopped in. Fried Oysters very good. Burgers excellent. Raspberry Cheesecake I believe I taste the Chambord in it? Service was excellent the waitress has tried just about every entree!! We will return. read more

service was nice area was nice . drinks good ! I have a chicken parm grinder and the chicken Patty was like 1/8 inch thick on a 3 inch thick roll . the French fire were like a MCdonalds small fry . read more

Rod does it again. Delicious food fast service. Like others talked about- it's noisy. Good food and people enjoying themselves. Nothing can be done about it. We will be back. read more