(Tribute review to an old favorite local haunt in Carle Place--sad to see it go!) Back when this spot was open right near the Carle Place Barnes & Noble, it was a regular part of my rotation. Being strictly halal, finding a local Kosher establishment with high-quality charcoal chicken was such a win for my dietary needs, and their execution on the meat was undeniably incredible. YeahThatsKosher The food hit the mark every time. The charcoal chicken was insanely juicy, never once dry, with a deep, smoky aroma and skin so well-seasoned and crispy that it stole the show. My go-to order was always the chicken paired with mashed potatoes and their cooked vegetables--simple, clean, and deeply satisfying. To be candid, the logistics could be a bit chaotic. Their operating hours were notoriously difficult to navigate (closing mid-day for Shabbat/Kosher prep), and the combo menu could feel overly confusing to decode, even for the cashiers working the register! It's a shame the space has been sitting vacant, as no one seems to have taken over the lease yet. Nassau County is missing that authentic charcoal-grilled aroma. Despite the operational quirks, the flavor was elite, and I truly miss having this spot around. read more

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Wowwww Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken CLOSED?!?! I drove by the restaurant tonight and noticed that the restaurant signage was gone and the restaurant was closed. That's too bad because the chicken was very good. But I'm not surprised because their prices increased so much through the years that even I stopped going. I used to love their charcoal grilled wings...sooo good...until the wings shrunk in size and doubled in price. But still, it's sad to see a business close permanently. read more

I cleaned my food the owner was really cool The sauces that went with my order definitely hit the spot I wish I had better pics but I started eating as soon as it got to the table read more

Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken - Grilled Traditional charcoal grilled, wings Southern Fried Wings - Salad Near Me - Carle Place, New York

BLUF: Salty, service could find a better tone. We ordered a half chicken with two sides to go, for $19.21 post-tax. Food: OK. 2.5 out of 5 stars. The chicken was OK. The chicken skin was crisp but way over salted. The chicken meat had a range of textures. The wings were hard and dry; the white meat was mostly dry; while some dark meat was moist. The two sides could have been better. The garlic potato wedges and street corn were both dry, as if both sides were kept under a heat lamp for too long. Although "chimichurri" is in the name of the restaurant, we didn't receive any chimichurri sauce with our meal. Service: The restaurant should consider a switch to using order numbers instead of customer names. The use of customer names on order tickets provides a friendly impression only when staff are able to reasonably spell and pronounce those names. There is a 4% post-tax take-out fee. I'm not sure if there is a dine-in fee. It appeared that dine-in customers were eating from the same style of take-out containers. While service charges might help restaurants buffer against disruptive change in the economy, tack-on service charges make pricing less straightforward, and might be better received if they were disclosed upfront. read more

Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken - Half Chicken, Garlic Potato Wedges, Portuguese Street Corn: Take-out. $19.21 with tax and carry out surcharge. - Salad Near Me - Carle Place, New York

Chicken is quite delicious but small pieces, side dishes are good too. Didn't realize it's kosher ! Simple atmosphere but clean. They have a dining area set up for Sukkot. We will be back read more

The well-seasoned traditional charcoal wings do not need any sauce. The creamy Buffalo is my favorite among the three sauces that I selected. I was charged 50 cents each for the chimichurri and cilantro-lime sauces. The first one was free. The side order of garlic string beans was a tad too oily but had the right amount of garlic. There are 23 other sides to choose from, including Israeli salad, sweet plantains and creamed spinach. The place is so clean that it is pitiful. The floor was spotless despite the restaurant being in a well-trafficked strip mall on Old Country Rd in Carle Place. Thanks to GrubAdventuresD for promoting this place. You, too, Bill S., inspired me to come to this Portuguese chicken gem. The food was so good here that I licked my fingers off. The next time I am shopping at the nearby Roosevelt Field Mall, I will be sure to stop in to buy food at Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken. read more

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How is it that I go to these 5 star shops only after hearing about this for a month. I should be waiting at the front door for opening day. This little gem in Carle Place is just another one of these places. My friends told me abut this new Glatt Kosher BBQ restaurant just minutes from my house. The location in the Country Glen Shopping Center on Old Country Road is the perfect place. It'a easy to get in and out and there is plenty of parking. It can get busy from time to time with the great stores in the center. There corner location is perfect. It is a Portuguese style restaurant, but remember that it is a Glatt Kosher restaurant. Only the best ingredients while following Kosher laws. This will also dictate the types of items sold here. They have the BBQ and Southern Fried chicken. On my visit here, my wife and I had the BBQ. This was great-tasty-finger-licking good. Great sides and plenty of them. The well cooked chicken was tender and juicy, just perfect. They also have great sauces from which to choose from. Plenty of sides to choose from too, rice, mushrooms, potato salad, orzo and then some. (see picts.) KUDOs to David the owner and Rich the General Manager. These guys are just such gentlemen. I am confident that Chimichurri will flourish and grow. read more

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Chimichurri sauce it's you I've been looking for! My first time tasting this fresh, garlicky herbaceous green elixir and I'm already jonesing for more. It was a cold rainy holiday weekend and we needed tasty sustenance before hunkering down for a glassy-eyed marathon TV day. Came upon Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken on Yelp and placed an order on their website for pickup. I wanted to try a range of items so I'd have plenty of leftovers. I got: Half Charcoal Grilled Chicken w/Orzo and Ratatouille Half Fried Chicken w/Corn and Fries 8 Fried Chicken Wings Quart of Portuguese Chicken Soup Portuguese Salad w/Grilled Chicken Pineapple w/Cinnamon Dessert My food was ready on time for pickup (about 30 minutes from order placement) and nicely packaged for easy toting. Portions were generous (except for the puzzlingly miniscule chicken wings) and everything was delicious and flavorful. I loathe the mushy fatty chicken I've sourced elsewhere, but Chimichurri's grilled birds were moist yet charred just the way I like it. Fried chicken was lightly breaded, crunchy and yum. Highly recommend the ratatouille side, a tasty veggie stew made with peppers and zucchini. Portuguese salad was huge and packed with grilled chicken pieces and beets, a steal at $13.00. Soup had unique flavorful spicing with lots of peppery shredded chicken. Absolutely adored the pineapple dessert, two large golden bromeliad discs bathed in sweet/tangy cinnamon sauce. Not overly sweet and oh so good. As other Yelpers have noted, make sure you click the box for your choice of one free sauce included with each item, or ask for it if ordering in person - or you may not get it. Reasonable pricing, very tasty food, easy ordering, kosher for those who keep it, what's not to like? I'll be back soon. read more

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I have to give some love to Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken. I came here twice and both times I left with my knees shaking. Some restaurants heat their ovens with wood. C.C.C. uses the same charcoal my uncle Sal used in his BBQ. Except everyone working there has their eyebrows. I didn't hear anyone yell STAND BACK after throwing a lighted match to start the charcoal fire. The charcoal bags are in the dining room and you can smell they're cooking up something wonderful. There are two chicken cooking styles: Southern Fried and Cooked over Charcoal. Once you choose your style, now your rolling. The most popular style is 1/2 chicken with two sides. My side choices were grilled vegetables and plantains. What was presented to me was a labor of chicken love. The chicken was juicy and had the correct amount of spices. The cooking process is a Portuguese style of Charcoal cooking. And the chicken is Kosher?! Any food that's blessed before it hits my belly is welcomed. The next day I ordered a bowl topped with southern fried chicken. Wow! Crispy, crunchy and juicy chicken, just incredible tastes throughout. My only suggestion? Desserts. Yes, they have bags of homemade potato chip bags. How about a slice of Portuguese pie? Get creative! Overall, Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken is a solid spot. Great tasting chicken with fresh sides. No need to start charcoal grill, Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken has arrived. Keep your eyebrows. read more

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I came here during lunch and it was very well organized. You can get a bowl of meat with sides or charcoal chicken. They even have fried chicken! My fav side is the sweet potatoes because the way they make them is indescribable and nothing like I've seen before...It's like cubed with a glaze. They have plenty of sauces and dips to choose from. I will definitely be back! Service was quick. read more

We went to Chimichuri about 6 months ago and had the best food ever. We just left Chimchuri and hated the food! We think new owners took it over and man it sucked!!!!! read more

Consistently good You can't call and order but it's definitely worth the try. Two locations online order's available read more

Honestly awesome place with tremendous flavors. We got the family meal whole chicken, didn't think it would fill 3 adults and one child up but it did. As a side i recommend the mashed potatoes as they definitely season them to perfection. Lastly, my step father lost his wallet there and we left the place for about 30 minutes. Went right back and they had it! So easy to say that the staff is amazing as well. read more

We passed by this place a few times and when the coast was clear one day, we made the left turn from Old Country Road to enter the parking lot and try this place once and for all! The aroma is mouthwatering as we made our way to check out the hot sides. We scanned the QR code for updated menu and picked the combo with dark meats and two sides. It was not a long wait after paying to get our food. It comes with a free sauce. The chicken was delicious! My one small gripe was that the coleslaw did not taste fresh. It was at the verge of saying goodbye so we did not touch that at all. Thank goodness I ordered and extra side of orzo with mushroom which was a great choice. Overall, yes, we may come back again! read more

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Excellent food! I have not eaten there. Only takeout. The chicken is deliciously cooked. Delicious sides. Excellent prices!

We were on the lookout for a quick easy and healthy dinner and was planning on going to get tapas but it was closed. We passed by this while driving and we came back to try it out! The location is somewhat hidden as its all the way in the corner of the strip, its conveniently located next to the big stop and shop and Barnes N Nobles. We ordered a full charcoal chicken with roasted corn and orzo with mushrooms. They have a huge selection of sauces but we stuck with the chimichurri and garlic. The chicken was very tender and with the added sauce it was delicious. I believe the food is Kosher friendly. The vibes were similar to chipotle - walk in and can order to take out or eat there. I'd definitely come back to get my chicken fix/healthy food feeling fix! read more

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**FANTASTIC GRILLED WINGS** **VARIETY OF TASTY SIDES AND SAUCES** OVERVIEW: So we're hanging at a friend's backyard BBQ the other day, and as usual, the guys start talking about the modern, high-tech gas grills we all have in our backyards. And how big or expensive or cool looking their's is and - you know - all that typical verbal horse crap. But then, the conversation switched to us reminiscing about the charcoal grills our parents used, and how anything cooked on those grills tasted so much better than the gas grills we all use today. I then explained, however, that on a few occasions, I had chicken that was cooked on a charcoal grill, but instead of standard charcoal, a special wood was used, and how this was the secret to obtaining the best flavor of all. But here at Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken, the owner was well aware of this secret, and when designing the restaurant, he had grills installed that allowed for the use of wood charcoal for the Portuguese style grilling. In addition, he decided to offer a number of different sauces to compliment the wonderful chicken. And one of these sauces - as you might guess from the restaurant's name - is chimichurri, a delicious green sauce, usually made with finely chopped parsley, garlic, olive oil, spices, shallots, lemon juice, and some red wine vinegar. And just so you know, the version of this sauce here, at Chimichurri, is absolutely fantastic. And without a doubt, you will definitely be missing out, if you don't squirt some of that delicious green goodness, on any of the many, different chicken offerings served at this joint. WHAT TO ORDER: - Hands down, the best item here is the grilled wings. The delicious charcoal grilled flavor really stands out on these smaller pieces of chicken. And when I say smaller pieces, I'm not kidding. For some reason, the grilled wings (but not the fried) are particularly small here. And if you would normally order six wings for yourself, I would almost double that amount at this restaurant. Hell, I could suck down at least 15 of them, and then, not even burp afterwards. - The Portuguese rice bowl is fantastic, and comes with either chicken or beef, rice, avacado slices, grilled corn, black beans, red peppers, and then it's covered with that killer chimichurri sauce. - The half or whole chicken is great, but just not as flavorful as the wings. What's more, you can use the tasty sauces to make it even better. -The Portuguese salad is very tasty, and comes with either chicken or beef, tomato, grilled corn, quinoa, avacado slices and lettuce. And then, you can use the chimichurri sauce as a dressing, to turn it into a delicious healthy meal. -All of the 23 sides available here are tasty. But the potato wedges, sweet potato wedges, orzo with mushrooms, plantains, and black beans are particularly good, I feel. - Don't forget to ask for your sauce when you order, as you probably won't be given any if you do not ask. As it is, one free sauce is included with your meal, and each additional is fifty cents. SERVICE/DECOR: This restaurant gets really busy during the lunch and dinner hours, and there are only two cashiers behind the counter to take orders, which can lead to some problems. And let me tell you, on more than one occasion, while looking at the overhead menu, and trying to place my order, I felt very rushed by an inpatient cashier. And then, as mentioned before, you probably will not receive your free sauce if you don't ask for it. And I hate to say this, but it seems that it's too bothersome for the person behind the counter, to inquire about which sauce you would like. Even worse, there have been instances where managers have refused to give take-out containers for left over food. Hell, because of all this nonsense going on here, someone I know calls this restaurant "Chimichurri choke my chicken" heh, heh. Moving on, the restaurant is very nicely decorated and is clean kempt. And conveniently, there are quite a few tables, large and small, available for dining in. PARTING THOUGHTS: Regardless of the service shortcomings, I frequent this restaurant often. And quite frankly, you should also try the delicious chicken, sides and sauces here, if you haven't already. But keep in mind, it's best to determine what you would like to order first, before you get to the cashier, and make sure to ask for the sauces you would like with your meal. And last of all, don't let a little " jackass employee behavior" prevent you from enjoying your tasty meal. I don't. read more

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I'm a repeat customer who comes very often but all that changes today. They hired a clown for a manager. This guy introduced himself while I was taking my usual order - he then told the server not to make my order- then he tried selling us another order just to get chicken - I was too hungry to continue playing his games and just had no choice at the moment but to agree to what he offered. After the server makes the order the manager tells me he can't do it and that we need another order with extra sides if we wanted fried chicken instead of grilled. At that point after 15-20 of going back and forth I just said "brother just give me any chicken I don't care even if it's 3 separate orders, IM HUNGRY" He then says "I'm sorry I refuse to serve you in my restaurant" He then orders all the employees not to serve me and not to talk to me. This clown embarrasses me in a restaurant where me and my family go and support for years in both locations- He also refused to share his name If the owner won't take matter into his own hands and make this situation right ill personally share this post in our local and cedarhurst Jewish community as well as my family chats/facebook/whatsapp groups and let everyone know. If you guys don't believe me go and ask the owner to review the recorded cameras so you can see how poorly this clown handled the situation and embarrassed us for no reason. On top of that I mentioned to him a few times that I barely had anything to eat all day, and that I'm a diabetic and still he was showing attitude and kept an ego game. And the reason he got ticked off, was because I asked him for schnitzel And he said "what's schnitzel" ? He said we only have grilled or fried And I responded to him that he is in a kosher restaurant and in the Jewish community we also call it schnitzel instead of fried. That's when he got very rude and said "you're in my Spanish restaurant and all the employees here are Spanish - we don't know what's schnitzel means" and then says "I refuse to serve you - now leave" That's when he orders everyone else not to talk or serve me in front of everyone. Treated us with total disrespect and threatened his employees not to say his name or anything. The guy sitting in the back was scared to share anything because that clown threatened to fire him. I'm so hurt by this situation and by the way this horrible person treated us. My number is 212-470-2486 call me and I'll share everything you need to know. read more

Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken - Horrible new manager - this clown gotta go! - Salad Near Me - Carle Place, New York

My boyfriend and I visited this little hole in the wall last night before going to see Spider-Man. There was a huge line and we saw from the Yelp reviews to get the grilled wings so that's what I ordered in the creamy Buffalo sauce and a side of wedges. My boyfriend ordered the 1/4 chicken with plantains and rice. The wings... let me tell you... fell off the bone. Wow they were so juicy and delicious! They are small like other reviews say so order a hefty amount as they 12 wings costs $9.99 (I think a good price). Flavor in every bite! The wedges were good and I dipped them in the chimichurri sauce. My boyfriend loved his meal. I tried the plantains and they were really good. I would absolutely recommend this place. I was really pleasantly surprised with everything and can't wait to come back! read more

Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken - Traditional charcoal grilled, wings with Creamy Buffalo - Salad Near Me - Carle Place, New York

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When you first walk into this establishment, you want to order something immediately. The food smells so good in there. We ordered take out. My husband and I both ordered the 1/2 chicken with two sides. He ordered the southern fried, and I ordered the charcoal chicken. The fried chicken was a little more moist and juicy than the charcoal chicken, but both were good. For the sides: The potato salad was served with big chunks of potatoes and was very creamy and a little too sweet for me. The orzo with mushrooms were a little different than what I expected, a little dry, but it was very good. The ratatouille was good, as well as the spanish rice. The portions are great and so is the price. We'll go back. read more

This place has gone down hill in the past year. Chicken is dry and tough, sweet potatoes are cold the portions are smaller now, and the prices are up! This will be my last visit. read more

Dependable delicious food. Prices are decent. There are many sides to choose from. Dine in and take out available. read more

I been there couple time and I want to order boneless chicken and the cook always say no more It 7:30 pm and they don't want to sell it anymore. Maybe just take it out from the menu read more

Food was excellent and exceeded my expectations. The variety of sides was appealing to all, that even the pickiest eaters will find something they would like. We ordered the 1/2 fried chicken combo, 1/2 charcoal combo, and a Portuguese chicken bowl. We also got the cilantro lime sauce and chimichurri sauce, wowww!!! So good! Everything was so fresh and full of flavor. They do not disappoint the taste buds. Well prepared. Generous. Overall 5 out of 5 for food. However, the guy at the front register was sooooo rude. He was short and rushing everyone. He acted like he was annoyed to be there. If you're a first timer or just wanted to browse the menu to see all the offerings, he made you feel a bit of a waste of time and stupid. I felt panicked to decide quickly because of his tone of voice. Hopefully it was just a bad day for him. For front service, in risk of sounding like a karen, I'd give him a 1 out of 5. But luckily he was the only downside. The rest of the staff was friendly, quick and efficient. For the team work of the kitchen staff I'd give them 5 out of 5 read more

Mixed review. The food was pretty good. I got the breast wing leg combo with 2 sides. The leg was the best of the 3. The breast was a bit dry. Sides of plantains and grilled vegetables tasty. I ordered thru GrubHub and selected pickup due to the 3.49 delivery fee. When I arrived I learned the meal I paid $16 plus tax on GrubHub was $12 in the store. I get charging more for a 3rd party app but to markup a pickup order by 33 percent is too much. 33 percent markup plus 3.49 delivery plus tip if I had it delivered. I'm neutral on whether I'll try again. read more

Hubby and I tried this spot for lunch. We both ordered the grilled chicken Portuguese bowl. We were both surprised that the bowl was cold. It's not like if we ate at home, we had the food there. Not sure if that's the way it's supposed to be but nonetheless it was very flavorful. read more

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Good food, great choices, but we went when there WASN'T a big crowd, and I still felt rushed to get my order in, without nearly enough time to see all that they had available. DEFINITELY check their menu ahead of time, ESPECIALLY if you're going during busier times... I imagine lunch must get CRAZY!! PLENTY of tempting, flavorful options, and their sides are AWESOME!! LOVE the Mediterranean/Portuguese/Kosher flare; the decor is beautiful and while seating both inside and open air is limited, it's comfortable for small groups. I was seriously wanting to try one of just about everything on their menu, and hope to be able to check in again when I'm back in the area, and better prepared!! Give them a WELL PREPARED try if you're in the area!! read more

DO NOT GO HERE! I found 2 roaches in my meal! When I told the girls that serve the food they made it seem like I was lieing and theormanager was loud and obnoxious and kicked us out! I will NEVER come to this place again! read more

Ordered takeout and ate it in the car. Went back in a brought dinner. Food was great and tasty. Well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Definitely will be going back. read more

Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken - 1/2 charcoal Grilled Chicken, with string beans, and orzo with mushrooms. - Salad Near Me - Carle Place, New York

We were in town for a graduation and dropped in for a quick lunch. Visiting Chimichurri was like entering the Twilight Zone. The person taking the order got our orders wrong, charged us too much, and forgot one of our orders. When we tried to straighten out each issue he was rude, dismissive and pretended to be too busy to talk to us. While I was there he turned away 2 other people trying to order food ( a wrong order and an order he forgot). I actually think there were some under-currents of prejudice going on, but I hesitate to believe that it would be so blatant, so who knows? Ironically, despite our issue with the person taking the order, the food was very good, but I definitely wouldn't go there again. read more

Ordered a grilled chicken wrap for $17 Only to see that the chicken was very sparse.. NOT WORTH IT read more

My favorite kosher place in Long Island. This place will never disappoint. Some of my faves are the tenders, chicken kabobs, and the Portugal bowl. Full of flavor and they have amazing sauces to pair with your meal. read more

Horrible experience I had today. Me and a co worker went there today waited over 20 mins for my quarter chicken meal to be ready. I opened the box 21 dollars go me nothing there barley any meat on the chicken. Will never return to this crap hope ever again. Just like the Oceanside one this place that closed down 1-2 years this place will shut down 100% with the amount they serve customers and they charge. read more

Still loving it. So delicious . The fried chicken is so crispy. My favorite place for it. Very clean and fast service. read more

Excellent meal and service Chicken was fresh and fast You Got to get there As soon as you can read more

I used to eat here all the time but no longer after today.The staff, especially the women at the register are simply miserable!!!!!! And from the other reviews it seems like management can careless. read more

We LOVE the food here! But... prices have gone up and portion size has decreased over the past couple of years. We'd eat here way more frequently if the prices were more reflective of the portions. read more

Food was great , service was great ..... , you sell chicken and give two small cups of sauce with a full chicken order, yes a full chicken .. then you have the audacity to charge for an extra sauce . Don't penny pinch and over price. Your margins are huge so stop read more

I was very disappointed in the amount of food I got for the price of $19 and the food isn't even that good so ridiculous!!! On top of that they're so cheap with their sauce! I should've went to a Peruvian place they gave you a quarter chicken with rice and beans double the amount for $12. Never again will I been going here!!! read more

The Carle Place used to be a go-to spot for us when it first opened. The prices were reasonable, and the customer service was solid. However, within a few months to a year, the quality started to decline. We were regulars, but we began to notice that the chicken was becoming inconsistent. They started mixing different parts from various chickens to make a "whole" chicken, resulting in a mix of textures and smells that just didn't taste right. We eventually stopped ordering from there, but I decided to give it another shot a year later, hoping things had improved. Unfortunately, this past Thursday was the last straw. Despite it being dinner time, the place was nearly empty, and I paid $41 (including taxes) for a single grilled chicken with no sides--something that used to include two sides. The chicken was disgusting--dry and clearly made hours earlier. The place has gone from bad to worse. To make matters worse, they've hiked their prices by about 10% while the food quality and service have drastically declined. When picking up an online order, the staff was unfriendly and made the process unnecessarily difficult, even asking for my phone number after I provided my name and receipt. Next time, I wouldn't be surprised if they ask for ID or my social security number! Save your time and money. There are better Portuguese chicken joints in the neighborhood offering better service, better taste, and better prices. I will Stay away from Carle Place. read more