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    Charm Bar & Restaurant

    3.8 (502 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Griot (Fried Pork)
    Jeila F.

    The ambience is okay, very dark in the restaurant. I would say it could be an ideal location for date night as it's right across from Barclays. The calamari was delicious and it had the right amount of crisp. For our meal, the griot was fried perfectly. I will say that other guests have complained about the oxtail so it steered me away from ordering it when I went. Hopefully, next time I can experience it.

    Guava Jerk Chicken
    JL H.

    Wish I could give 4.5 Stars but here we are. Ok, YES for the Vibe, Food, Drinks, Service and location!!! No for the parking but it is across from the Barclay! The Guava Jerk Wings, although baked, are still delish! The MAC & CHEESE is an ENTIRE YES!!!! (It's NOT Caribbean Bake iykyk!) It is Down South Muhdeah APPROVED! The Jerk Lamb Sliders are a MUST BUT...they're TINY, like Silver Dollar sized. Makes you mad because they're so good. To wash it all down, the Wray Maker will set you all of the way straight! So, it's a place to go to regardless of a Barclay's event or a weekday winddown, any day at Charm Bar is the right day!

    Island toast with mango chutney
    Duane C.

    My wife and I came here for Saturday brunch. It's a cosy place with exposed brick walls and industrial stile lighting. It's got two big TVs above the bar, giving it an upscale, mini sports bar kind of vibe. It's subtle but clearly they spared no expense on the furniture and furnishings. We enjoyed the 90s R&B playing in the back. As I sat in a seat facing the window I looked at Barclay's Arena and remembered that this is a prime location, making sense of the high priced menu. Not many dishes are below $22, most are closer to $30. The Bellinis were good. The food was excellent. The Island Toast is French toast made with coco bread, which was light, soft and flavorful. Didn't need the syrup. The chicken was delicious, marinated and well seasoned! The service was friendly and on point! We're looking forward to coming back soon!

    Ox Oxtail & Grits
    Brittany W.

    Went to Charm Bar with a friend while in town! He said it's one of his favorite places and I see why! We didn't have a reservation but we were seated promptly and warmly by the staff on a Saturday during brunch hours! Charm has the music and vibes--I loved the playlist, hip-hop and R&B tunes. And not too loud, just enough for you to hear and sing along yet still have a conversation at the tables. They have a bottomless brunch option. Though I didn't opt for that, it's there FYI. I ordered the ox tail and grits along with a sangria. The food was delicious and filling! The sangria was good too, a bit sweet but the bartender said next time, request no simple syrup. The staff was wonderful. Xiara (pronounced like Ciara) was one of the staff members and so sweet! Great place to get some food and drinks if you are in Brooklyn!

    I forgot the name of the drink but I showed someone else's review and asked for it. Refreshing and light in flavor and not too sweet.
    Jenny C.

    Traveling for work and stumbled upon this gem. I'm giving a four because of the ambiance, service, and cocktail. My food was only okay. I had the oxtail and the fatty ration was a bit hired. I realize that's going to happen but more so than usual. Also, I felt it lacked depth, maybe it would've been better the next day since seasons settle. It came piping and the rice and peas were okay. The jerk chicken wings were great. It had the heat and the right amount of marinade. I would've just sat and ate those. I wanted the oxtail wonton sooooo badly but there was a possibility of cross contamination with shellfish and I have a shrimp allergy. The chef didn't recommend it and I appreciate that. Cocktail was light and refreshing. Not Too sweet but it's in the sweet category. Everyone was incredibly nice and hospitable. I'd go back to try other things if I return to Brooklyn. Only feedback is if there was more of the Caribbean music genre incorporated in what was playing.

    Dream Catcher.
    Emma G.

    This was unfortunately one of the biggest disappointments of the year, and it was especially infuriating because the food and drink I had were really good - good enough that this would have been close to perfect. But this is a reminder that no matter how good your cocktails are, no matter how delicious your food is, service is king, and a 20% automatic gratuity can often enable some pretty terrible staff management and lackadaisical attitudes. What a waste. I came here on Tuesday night with my top-tier chum to grab a drink before the Nets/Celtics game. I showed up about 15 minutes before she did and was able to secure two spots at the bar before her arrival. While I waited for her, I ordered a Dream Catcher, which sounded super tasty (Patron, and a lot of pineapple vibes)...and then I waited some more. The bartender was nice but she was just WAY too slow. She wasn't able to multitask and my drink literally took 10-15 minutes to make, which is just not acceptable, especially when it was clear it was the only one she was working on. It showed up a minute before my friend did, and my 15-minute head start was rendered completely moot. The other ominous development right from the start? While the bartender was slowly making the drink, two members of the waitstaff were just hanging out at the end of the bar playing on their phones. So already, it was clear that the support staff hadn't been managed/instructed to pitch in during periods of need. The drink itself was actually really good; it just took a ridiculous amount of time for her to make, which to me is both a strong indicator that you need to train her to do this quickly without losing the quality of the beverage and also ensuring that you have at least one other person helping her behind the bar. The bar itself was pretty packed and there wasn't a moment where she wasn't doing something. Read the room and get off your phone. That to me is an unforgiveable sin. When my friend showed up, she also ordered the Dream Catcher, and we got the Crab Rangoon and Shrimp Tempura apps to munch on. The apps came out pretty quickly and were really good - fried perfectly, which I think is the area where it's easy to overdo it and potentially ruin these items. Huge points there and made the service problems even more frustrating. We weren't provided with napkins/silverware to eat the apps, so my chum had to wander around the establishment looking for them (no one assisted her in that search). The slow bartending reared its head immediately and my chum also had to deal with a mystifying 15-minute wait for her cocktail. We had about 40 minutes to play with before we had to be at the game, but because the service was so mediocre, we couldn't risk it - so they missed out on a second drinks and apps. Just leaving money on the table. We were so disappointed walking out of there. A lot of the qualities you'd want to pre-game before an NBA matchup are here, and I didn't even get into the ambience, which was both pretty chill with dim lighting but also had a little electricity in it. They have a ton of good material to work with . But if you can't trust the staff to be engaged and provide quality hospitality, it doesn't really matter. We had a conversation about coming back here some other time potentially but they just don't deserve it. Also, if you're trying this hard to figure out a way to strategically have a good time at a bar, that's all you need to know - you've answered your own question. And when we saw the 20% gratuity added? Final slap in the face. Frankly, if you're going to do that, at the very least let us know when you hand us the bill that it's added on; it's so easy to miss in a darkened bar, and given the other issues I just can't give the benefit of the doubt there. But this is why automatic gratuities need to be abolished. The bartender and the rest of the staff have no incentive to roll up their sleeves and provide a positive experience - they're getting paid no matter what. Hopefully management really takes a step back to reconsider their stance here or at least improve the staffing so they don't take all of the legitimate positives here and throw them in the trash can. You should be building on the good stuff, not canceling it out.

    Biscoff Cookie Cheese Cake
    Petrina R.

    10/10 it's a great idea to go after a concert at the Barclays Center. The drinks are great. The service is outstanding. It's my go to every time I'm downtown Brooklyn.

    Cloud 9.
    Cindy Z.

    There's a real Southern charm about Charm, located right across from Barclays. This place can get quite busy if there's a game or concert happening. We had no idea, but came at 6pm before a basketball game. Luckily, they were able to seat us on a high table with 90 minute limit. To start off, I had the Cloud 9 ($18) cocktail while the fiancé had the AM ($18) cocktail. Mine reminded me of a sweet and strong jungle juice you probably had in college while the AM was like an espresso martini. It's pretty, but a bit too sweet for my liking. The menus are on tablets with photos, which is quite fancy. I ordered the Signature Mac and Cheese ($14) with Oxtail (+$14) while the fiancé had the Rasta Pasta ($24) with Chicken (+$8). Both of these dishes were delicious and so flavorful. The pasta dish is a main entree, so it's bigger and can be overwhelming for one to eat. The creaminess with a kick of spice is nice here, but one-noted if you're eating a lot of it. I loved my mac and cheese, which is everything you'd want --creamy, cheesy, and scrumptious. The tender and moist oxtail paired with the macaroni is perfection. Definitely a must-get item here! The space is quite intimate with a dim, gastropub vibe. If you're coming here, make sure to get the mac and cheese with oxtail. Also, absolutely loved the 90's R&B music they have playing here; it's like they just took my Spotify playlist here. Note that they already add a 20% gratuity to your check (even for a party of two). I don't really like when restaurants don't tell you and ask for additional tip on top of that, so make sure you double check your receipts!

    Tamika M.

    Came here on a Friday night with my ladies. I loved the cozy feeling of this place and the vibes. Music was on point. For cocktails we ordered Cloud 9, Ella and D'usse Sangria. My least favorite drink was Ella. The other two cocktails were delicious. We wanted to try the shrimp plantain cups for appetizers. But our waiter stated they ran out for the night. So we ordered the signature mac & cheese which was delicious. For our main entrée I attempted to order the West Indies Scampi but they ran out for the night. Our waiter suggested to order the Rasta pasta with shrimp. We ordered Rasta pasta with oxtail and the Jerk Chicken dish. The Rasta pasta was really good. The oxtail was super tender and the shrimp were seasoned very well. The Jerk chicken dish was delicious and super flavorful. Even the broccoli was seasoned to perfection. Overall this spot is serving great food with a wonderful atmosphere. We will definitely come back at an earlier time to try the food items we wanted.

    Thai Rice Pudding
    Tiffany H.

    I went to Charm Bar afterwork on a Friday night. I have never been here but I follow them on social media, so I decided to check them out. I was not disappointed. The food was amazing full of flavor. My friend and I ordered the crab cakes. Those crab cakes were so good and savory, I just wanted more. Then we ordered Lump Crab Rangoon served with a Caribbean sweet and sour sauce. They were so flavorful I wish I had ordered them again. . For my main dish I ordered Guava Jerk Chicken with rice and bean and steamed broccoli. I enjoyed the broccoli, cooked perfectly with just the right amount of seasoning. The Guava Jerk Chicken when sweet with heat. I asked the waitress if I could get a side of guava suace. The sauce was fingerlicking good. The sweetness and heat in the sauce was so mouthwatering. You can taste the caribbean flavors. My friend ordered Orange Ginger Glazed Salmon with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The salmon was cooked just right. Not dry but full of flavor and tbat orange glaze was delicious. I ordered two drinks, my first drink was Junelee. It had Hennessy cognac, allspice dram, pineapple juice, orgeat, coconut cream & lime juice. I enjoyed it. If you like pina colada or creamy drinks this is the one. It was sweet and smooth not too sweet just the right amount. My second drink was Rum Raisin. It had Chairmen's reserve spiced rum, vanilla liqueur, heavy cream & raisin agave. The first sip of that drink was astonishing. The drink was rich, warm, with a sweet flavor almost holiday like spices. My friend had the Cumbersome. Pelton de la muerte mezcal, St. Germaine, cucumber puree, lemon juice & simple syrup. She had her eye on that drink.Her second drink was Dream Catcher. Patrón silver tequila, pineapple liqueur, pineapple juice, angostura bitters & orange bitters. We also ordered dessert. We had Black Thai Rice pudding dessert. I have never had rice pudding before. The dessert was so good. The Thai pudding had coconut lime cremeux, cardamom crumb, guava sorel gel, and a kiss of lime zest. The ambiance was simple yet chic. The music was great it was such a vibe. The restaurant is very cozy and modern. If you are looking for great delicious food, vozy spot and great drink well this is the spot. The staff there are friendly too. Demmoy was so helpful. He has great and warm and friendly The staff really knew the menu and gave great recommendations. Our waiter was good too.

    Art
    Paula J.

    Today we visited Charm for brunch and it was great. This is an intimate sized space with a chill vibe. Between the great art on the walls and the warm Caribbean service you will enjoy your time. Add to that the delicious cocktails and equally delicious food, will have you planning your return. Our server was Rockstar and he was. So warm, genuinely friendly and professional! He knew the menus and made great recommendations. We ordered the Mac and cheese with shrimp and the fried calamari as the appetizer, so good! For the mains we had the oxtail and grits (yes you read that right) with cheddar, OMG. A must try. Our cocktails were the Wray Maker and the Ella, simply delicious.

    Sangria
    Aishwarya S.

    This is a cozy cute place that I really enjoy coming to. The waitress are friendly. The food might be delayed but its fresh so I have no complaints. Came here for brunch and had the toast and fried chicken. The fried chicken was crispy and delicious and the toast is a must. You have to order it. The sangria is delicious, it has cognac so its on the sweeter side but so good.

    Cocktail menu from iPad
    Alysha J.

    We came for happy hour specifically. We had so much fun due to the bartender's Ryan's involvement . He was a huge influence on our decisions. I started out with a glass of wine and quickly changed to one of their most well known and stronger drinks known as the Wray Maker. This drink has several different alcohols and edible hibiscus!!! That was my favorite part the gift that kept on giving! Ryan went on to walk us through his favorite and popular drinks ending with us sampling one the cumbersome! Writing about it makes me want to go back! I have a drink and food already picked out! The ambiance is calm and inviting. I saw a neighbor doing work at a table in the corner.

    Mango Chimichurri Hanger Steak with pineapple fried rice because they ran out of mashed potatoes.

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    The food is awesome and the service is amazing. The employees are very friendly and professional at their job. Thank you for the service

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    Are kids allowed?

    Yes

    Any gluten free options?

    I am sorry I dont know

    Can you pay at table?

    The waiter comes over to your table with the check and will return to take your payment at the table.

    What days/hours are your brunch?

    Saturdays & Sundays 11am to 5pm

    Is anyone familiar with what this place does for birthday celebrations?

    We went for my sons birthday. The location isnt big its was only 4 of us & I was concerned like OH WHERE ARE WE GOIN TO SIT. It was a very small intimate spot for like tables of two.… Read more

    Im ready to get back outside. What is the best day to go & is a party of 1 cool?

    Yes it's cool :). They have a nice bar that you can sit at alone and either be right in the middle of the restaurant or off to the side in an area with less foot traffic.

    Do they have a happy hour? If so, when, during what hours & what are the specials?

    Yes they do. Happy hour is Monday-Thursday til 7pm. Beer is $7, Wine and cocktails are $9. I believe they also list specials every week on their IG page.

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