Nestled in the heart of Montgomery, 88 Charles St Restaurant invites you to savor tantalizing Italian flavors, perfectly grilled steaks, delightful lunchtime delicacies, and an array of fresh seafood. Located at 88 Charles Street, our restaurant is more than just a dining destination; it’s an experience that will transport your senses to the vibrant streets of Italy, the bustling steakhouses of New York, and the charming coastal towns of New England. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey like no other at 88 Charles St Restaurant.
Old-school Italian & American cuisine in a white-tablecloth setting with live piano on weekends.
Keisha Oligario
We were absolutely blown away by this place. We came here for my birthday dinner and everything was amazing, the service, the atmosphere and the food! We had the short rib croquettes, surf and turf and seafood pasta. All were the specials. Everything was incredible, every bite we were in awe! Will absolutely be back. Special thank you to the hostess and our server Jillian for making this evening so special.
… moreShamari
Food here is phenomenal!!!, came here for the first time and me and my boyfriend absolutely love it. I took him here for his birthday and everything about it was amazing from the moment you step in! the lady at the front was super nice and welcoming. Then our waitress Amanda was super nice and we absolutely loved her! I definitely recommend having her as your waitress. We got the chicken milanese and the chefs burger which was sooo good. My boyfriend is picky when it comes to food and he absolutely loved the burger! The food at this restaurant is worth the price plus it’s fine dining and it’s perfect for those that don’t want to go to the city and want to be a bit closer. I definitely recommend having birthdays or anniversaries here! For dessert they ran out of molten cake (which is my bf fave dessert) however they gave us a cheesecake which we aren’t big fans of cheesecakes BUT the cheesecake was pretty amazing I must say! It overall was an amazing experience and I’ll be coming back again! Also I don’t know if he’s the owner but he referred himself the boss he’s also super nice and you can tell he really cares about the people that come in and eat at this restaurant you can tell he wants everyone to leave with a great experience and we sure did! 🙂
… moreTimothy Colson
First time here- my wife & I came here tonight to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. Absolutely blown away by the experience. The entire staff, from the hostess to the owner were extremely friendly & attentive. Our server, Kenny, was cordial & attentive the entire time. You could tell that he really took pride in his work which was great to see. The owner also came around multiple times to check in on our experience & spent some time chatting with us.
The food was incredible. Full of flavor & fresh. Whoever the chef is, man are they talented. The Butternut Squash soup kicked things off for us and the meal kept getting better with every dish that came out. Thank you to Kenny, the owner & the rest of the staff for making our anniversary so special!!!
… moreCarly Murphy
WOW, the experience of this restaurant is refreshing! From the service to ambience to the food. Start to finish, this is hands down the best restaurant I’ve been to in Orange County and I’ve been to a lot! Jen is an incredible human being, request her if you can, she’s amazing, so personable. We had the tomahawk, omg! Also best ceaser salad I’ve ever had and I’ve had them all! Please dime here!!! You will not be disappointed!!!
… moreFederico Prada
The food was excellent, great service and ambiance. Our server Amanda was attentive and friendly, and Naz did a fantastic job presenting my tomahawk steak. We are always treated to a great experience.
… morecarla loyola
The first time we went, food was very nice. My husband and I decided to have the tomahawk next time which we did the following week.
I need to say that was very disappointing dry and flavorless specially for $155 meal. I would never order it again. It’s not worth it!
However, the other dishes we tried were good. The octopus, grilled chicken and fried calamari was very nice.
… moreMichael Gabin
Came in this past Friday night and had an incredible meal. The tomahawk was cooked perfectly and the quality speaks for itself.
The service and hospitality stood out just as much, great energy behind the bar and throughout the room.
It’s rare to find a place that nails both the food and the atmosphere, but this one does. Looking forward to coming back.
… moreA C
we had a wonderful time here for 4 people with 2 rounds of drinks 3 appetizers and 4 main entrees the bill was around $470. to.keep it a little lower i suggest you bring cash as they add that extra fee for credit card use
… moreBrenda DeHaven
Ate @ 88 tonight and the food was excellent! Kenny, our server was polite, attentive and helpful. The calamari was delicious, the burger so moist and bursting with flavor! The bacon, finely chopped and topped the burger perfectly. The tagliatelle with braised short rib equally didn’t disappoint either. Cocktails were superb.
HOWEVER….i asked for a quiet table, was almost on the musicians lap. There seemed to have been a bit of a mess up on reservations.. they were carrying in tables and chairs to accommodate us and other guests. Didn’t appreciate the tomahawk steak for the nearby table of 10, being set aglow right by MY shoulder !
… moreJoAnn Kroner
We arrived at a very busy time. Nice friendly atmosphere, people shifted around so we could take a seat. Liz, the bartender is personality plus. We go for the great food and a visit with Liz. She is fun and amazing and efficient. The restaurant could be packed yet you feel as if you are her priority. The owners are always present and want to interact with all the guests. Everyone is so friendly. The presentation and taste of the dishes are superb.
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