Charleston's Restaurant: A Culinary Gem in Kansas City

I became familiar with Charleston's when I lived in Oklahoma City, and when we moved to Kansas City, my wife and I missed it dearly. I was amazed that one opened up only a short distance from our house; it was like going home again! Charleston's is, by far, one of the best steak places I have eaten, if I didn't want to pay $100 for the food. My wife and I continue to use this as our go-to place when we want a steak for a date night. It feels upscale inside, but it comes without the upscale price. Yes, you'll pay more for the food than at some places, but nothing extreme. While it is true that the place can have hit-and-miss days on service, the food is never a miss. If I go here, I will get a consistently tasty meal in an environment that doesn't make you go deaf with the music or blind you with lights and art. It's simply "unfooled around with." And the croissants... be careful. You may fill up on them, but you will have no regrets. Remember to call ahead if you want to go there. Some days, it can be crazy busy, and you may have to wait for a long time. This store is in an upscale shopping center and shares a courtyard with other restaurants. This is great because my kids can run in the courtyard while we wait for the food, and they will be covered and probably have some other kids to play with.

This is the second KC restaurant recommended for fans of the gone-but-never-forgotten Houston's. It does have some of the old Houston's faves on the menu (not the Asian chicken salad, though- don't come here looking for that). My dining companion chose chips and queso as the appetizer. Not what I would have chosen outside of a Mexican restaurant, but I have to say it was executed perfectly and I would order it again. For nostalgia's sake we both had the Hawaiian ribeye with fries. They arrived cooked as ordered and was close to the original flavor that we remember. The other place that serves a version of this steak is actually a better representation to me, though. Also the fries were standard and boring and not great. Service was attentive but unfussy, which I really like. Ambiance is upscale casual. We would go back if in the area.

Visited here on Valentine's Day. They were packed but got us right in. The service alone will keep us coming back. Never had to look for anyone they were at our table all the time. Food and was Delicious!! The Red Velvet cake was like my grandma's!

It is always a great time coming home to KC and spending time with family! I enjoyed a lovely brunch with my parents, and it was a delightful afternoon. We were seated promptly, and our orders were taken immediately. As someone who prefers mocktails, I was very pleased with my drink; it was delicious, and I plan to return just for it. I would like to commend the bartender for their exceptional work. My mother and I enjoyed the shrimp scampi pasta, and it was quite delicious, especially for my first experience with this dish. I added chicken to my portion, which complemented the lemon butter sauce beautifully. One of the waitresses mentioned that she had never considered adding chicken and intends to try it herself next time she orders the pasta. We received our food promptly and it was delicious; we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. The staff were friendly and attentive. While the restaurant was a little cool, we were soon warmed by our delightful meal. This establishment is an excellent choice for a pleasant outing, brunch, or dinner. I plan to return when I next visit Kansas City, Missouri.

Enjoyed an early dinner here before hitting the candle sale! Their special was the prime rib and it did not disappoint! Our server Tristin did a wonderful job taking care of us. The prime rib was so tender and I love Rare!! They offered the creamy and raw horseradish. I really enjoyed my salad and the fresh warm croissant they served was sinful I wanted to order another one! I love the space you can have conversations and not feel like your jam packed in there. It was very nice and will go back again!

OMG!!! If you grew up loving Houston's, this place is for you!! I swear, it's EXACTLY the same...from the spinach artichoke dip to chicken tenders...it's amazing!!! Atmosphere, food and service, dynamite!! I'm glad we found this place and for those KC kids from the 80's and 90's...get you butt over there!!!

What a great spot. Met some friends for lunch who come here regularly and assured me that no matter what I ordered I would love it. I ordered the chicken piccata. It was delightfully full of veggies and the side of Brussel's sprouts were crispy and tossed in a bit of chilli sauce. The chicken was thin and tender. However, the serving size was rather small. I expected more pasta. I are every morsel but the cost is hard to justify when I had "just" enough to eat. The service was top notch, and the restaurant interior is classy without feeling stuffy.

Charleston was nothing less than amazing yesterday for my uncles birthday! I haven't been to one in years as they all closed in AZ, so I was excited to check them out. When my mom and I arrived, a few people were already there, so we checked out the menu. The menu is tiny but mighty with a great mix of sandwiches, burgers, pasta, chicken, and salads. I always try to pick something I can not make at home, so I ordered the fish and chips. Our waiters came by, and I was encouraged to order this. I went with it, and instead of the fries, I got the broccoli. To drink, I got their NA blackberry punch. Everything was amazing! The NA punch had a little hint of sweetness but was fruity and tart as well from the ginger beer and blackberry. My food was delicious, and it did not need any sauce or spices, especially the fish and broccoli. The coleslaw was cool and creamy with a nice crunch. The broccoli was bright green with a crunch and had a small river of butter under it that made my taste buds sing. And the fish, light and flaky and just fried enough for that crunch. I wish that the pieces were a little bigger and that my stomach was bigger too! They give you a good amount of food! It makes awesome leftovers. I liked the attentive service and that we were able to put in a reservation and able to sit at not only our tables but also a few surrounding it. For next time, it would be great to be able to reserve the private room for noise and conversations.

It was Saturday night and we stop here for dinner. It was our first time here. Inside was nice. A little more upscale then maybe a Houlihan. We got seated right away in a booth. Waitress was friendly and attentive. I ordered their chicken Parmesan dinner entrees and my friend ordered their enchiladas dinner entrees. Recommended by our waitress. Food came out fast and the portion size was just about right. My dinner was delicious and really enjoy dining there.

Happen to enjoy service by those several wait staff dropped off items or drinks to our table; Howe, it took 4 inquiries to get the TV on. Drink refills were handled by multiple staff and always pleasant. We received our apps in a timely fashion but it seemed we waited a good while before our main courses were delivered. No one had a lukewarm plate so everything was served hot. He even remembered why we were there and asked our birthday girl how she enjoyed her meal. We were able to enjoy lighting a cupcake and singing as well! The SHRIMP CARGOT was delicious, just a challenge to dig out each shrimp with cheese and the butter to enjoy with the bread The Chicken fried chicken meal was crispy and flavored perfectly along with skinned in mashed potatoes and my salad. Our table enjoyed other apps down to last bite: FLATBREAD PIZZA which had good cheese, sausage, tomato balance and queso dip was a hit! Everyone else ordered sandwiches: burgers, chicken, chicken tenders, steak and dynamite shrimp! No complaints, only happy faces and plates!