Charkol Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant Freehold, New Jersey

Address: 38 South St, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA

Phone: +17327802427

Rating: 4.4
based on 298 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "They give you A LOT of food and it is delicious."
  • "Food was great - Lollipop Lamb Chop appetizer was DELICIOUS."
  • "Charl Kol was absolutely delicious!"
  • "Had the Pork Belly, Caesar Salad, Fig pizza, Margarita Pizza, Tomahawk for 2, Porter House for 2… Highly recommend upgrading to truffle fries!!! The Brussels sprouts were perfectly with hints of honey."
  • "Steak was cooked perfectly, just lacked flavor with the Filet, but it was made up in the signature steak sauce. Scallops were phenomenal."
  • "The sausage & caramelized shallot pizza is amazing."
  • "The steak was delicious. The pizza was delicious and the appetizers are the size of an entree."

Cons:

  • "Food is subpar for the price point."
  • "The meat was too fried (for everyone) and slightly bitter."
  • "Burnt steaks at NYC prices."
  • "The Mac and cheese side was dry and lacked taste."
  • "The steak could have used a little more seasoning IMO."
  • "The dry aged NY underwhelmed."
  • "The s'mores desert cake was moist and sweet but not too dense."

Service

Pros:

  • "We had a reservation and were seated promptly."
  • "Jay, Leo, Maida, and Brandon went out of their way to provide a stellar experience for us and were genuinely happy to help."
  • "Best service, Christine our main server made the night phenomenal."
  • "Nick our server and the rest of the staff were so attentive, professional, and polite."
  • "Despite being so busy, our waitress Christine was the best! Polite, funny, and incredibly sweet."
  • "Service was quick and polite."
  • "The staff was knowledgeable and friendly."

Cons:

  • "The staff was more interested in cranking us out the door than letting us enjoy our meal."
  • "I have never in my life experienced worse service. My reservation was at 7pm and I didn’t leave until 10pm."
  • "Little mistakes (missing silverware, glasses weren’t very clean, getting the wrong food)"
  • "The service however I would rate as 'you’re lucky to be there as opposed to them being lucky to have you as a customer'."
  • "Waiter was dismissive and unfriendly, trying to rush our order and looking obviously annoyed to be at our table to wait on us."
  • "Wait time between meals was way too long. The waiter was not stopping by at all."
  • "Worst service ever. Even though we made a reservation. We walked in and had to wait over 15 mins at the reception just so someone could notice us and seat us at the table."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "Reservation was early (5 pm), which was perfect! We sat upstairs where the decor was phenomenal!"
  • "Atmosphere was trendy, vibe was fun, and music was at a good decibel."
  • "The atmosphere was amazing. Lots of Edison Lights hanging from the ceiling, which my wife loved."
  • "The dining experience feels like an upscale new York loft yet its perched in the heart of freehold Boro."
  • "First of all the place is beautiful! What a great atmosphere to enjoy a meal."
  • "Atmosphere is modern and clean."
  • "Love the vibe of this place! The interior is gorgeous, ambience is amazing for a date night or even a night out with friends."

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