Best Historic Restaurants in South Orlando

We had an amazing time at Charley’s in Orlando on I-Drive. From the moment we can in service was great. We a drink at the bar during the short wait for our table. Jonathan the bartender was on great, the person who sat us meet us at the bar and escorted us to our table; helping us with our drinks. Our server Raeshel was awesome; great service. Server assistant/ bus boys frequently check on you also; and the manager stops by your table to check your steak is cooked to perfection (which it was - amazing). The food was incredible. Best steak - perfectly chargrilled on the outside and pink on the inside. Get the cheddar bacon mash - you’ll thank me!

We got the lobster bisque and truffle fries to start. I LOVED the lobster bisque so much! We had never had fries cooked in truffle oil before so the flavor was weird, but they were yummy and crunchy. The bread was hot and fluffy! My boyfriend had the Elk filet, and he loved it! He said it was delicious and tender, and the mushrooms he added to it were juicy and flavorful. I has the filet wellington, and it came with parmesan mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was everything I dreamed it would be when I searched the menu and picked it before we even arrived. The pastry was super light and flaky and the filet just melted through with each cut. It comes with a sauce that they pour over it for you. Everything on my plate was high class and definitely worth it. The only thing I can say is that parking was hard to find, but that was because there was an event happening up the road, and the roads were blocked. Also, this wasn't a big deal for us, but the regular filets like a sirloin, ribeye, filet mignon or the elk filet do not come with sides. Just a heads up about that. Great place though! Highly recommend for a small celebration or girls nights.

The vibe was lovely and the food was so good, perfect portions and delicious. Jordan, our server, was delightful and made excellent recommendations.

Excellent food. Service was great. It was a little cold in the restaurant but not a big deal. Will definitely come back.