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Low-key choice for steak, seafood & classic sides in a relaxed setting with an extensive salad bar.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 201 Clendenin St, Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 345-3933
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Reviews
Ceirra More
I am really surprised at the excellent reviews of this restaurant. The atmosphere is dingy and dirty. We had to wait for the host to come to the front to seat us and he did so with food in his mouth. We were offered a booth, but the seat was torn.
The salad bar is nothing out of the ordinary.
I decided against the Prime Rib which I was so looking forward to because of the condition on the dining area, I didn’t want to waste my money, although I did try the prime rib soup. I was thoroughly disappointed. It tasted like canned soup, with no prime rib in there.
My family did enjoy the waffle fries.
It could have been because of the recent water problem in Charleston, but instead of walking in and smelling fresh baked bread on steaks cooking on the grill, it smelled like the restrooms at state parks. Not appetizing at all.
… moreThe salad bar is nothing out of the ordinary.
I decided against the Prime Rib which I was so looking forward to because of the condition on the dining area, I didn’t want to waste my money, although I did try the prime rib soup. I was thoroughly disappointed. It tasted like canned soup, with no prime rib in there.
My family did enjoy the waffle fries.
It could have been because of the recent water problem in Charleston, but instead of walking in and smelling fresh baked bread on steaks cooking on the grill, it smelled like the restrooms at state parks. Not appetizing at all.
Matthew Parrott
My sirloin was perfect. However, the rest of my meal was at best sub par. My shrimp cocktail appetizer arrived well after my entree – though I wish it hadn’t arrived at all. The shrimp were clearly not the freshest. My sides of green beans and caramelized onions failed to arrive with my entree. When I pointed this out to the server, he ignored me. On top of that, our main server had less personality and enthusiasm than the instant mashed potatoes served with my steak. I expect a server to be at least moderately more active and polite than a zombie. In short, the good steak was not worth the terrible service and otherwise lackluster food.
… moreMatthew Pack
I have been to Fifth Quarter several times and have normally been pleased. It’s an excellent lunch spot, especially if you enjoy salad. Their salad bar is phenomenal and holds many surprising treats. The main reason I keep returning, however, is for the prime rib sandwich. Si It’s a bit dark and the decor is a little dated. I am satisfied, however, overall.
… moreJ Gar
First and last time ever at this restaurant. Very unprepared for special event crowd. I was with a party that had reservations for over 2 months. Our party was split between 2 tables and the first table was served entrees an hour before we were. Salad bar was not restocked. Bread and drinks were NOT replenished during the wait. Manager was not responsive. When food finally did arrive, mashed potatoes were instant and one part of entree was cold. In light of the occasion I felt it would be classless to complain and dampen the celebration, but service nor food rated the premium price or hype.
… moreShanta Kilgore
My boyfriend and I was looking for a nice place to dine at for Valentines Day. He came all the way from NC and wanted to try something different and nice. Came across the Fifth Qaurter online and became very excited about it. Asked around and the reviews were great, but my experience was the least of great.
We arrived there at about 9pm and there was no one to greet us at the hostess stand. We waited quite a bit and no one came, I eventually walked down the hallway to see if I could get anyone’s attention to be seated. While waiting there were plenty of wait staff who noticed people at the door but still ignored our presence. Finally when I did get someone they were very hesitant about sitting us. Not sure why. We were finally seated and it was FREEZING. Couldn’t really ask to be seated any where else due to ALL the tables In the area still covered with trash from previous guest. Eventually a table was cleaned off and we were able to move to a booth. It was still FREEZING and something was wrong with the booth seat- a uncomfortable dip in booth seats. Even while sitting there we were very displeased with the atmosphere and experience. Not sure if it was a long day but the waiters were all talking around us. Yelling across the room from one another using profanity; just too comfortable and very unprofessional.
We ordered the prime rib special with sweet potatoe and the salad bar. The romaine lettuce was brown and had to pick through it; which pickings were slim. The Ceasar salad was alright. I decided to make another salad with the iceberg lettuce which looked better but there was absolutely no shredded cheese on the salad bar. It was terrible that I couldn’t ask someone to bring it because it seemed like I was inconvencing them. The prime rib came out but no sweet potatoe. The prime rib was good but not great for it to be what they are know for. It was very fatty and overcooked. Asked for medium well and came out well. Soon as we cut into the steak you could hear how tough it was. Very displeasing but felt like it was close to closing time to ask for a better steak.
The waitress was great. She offered great customer service and was doing the best she could.
Overall we were highly disappointed and could have went out to Longhorn for a better $50 experience and food. Hate we work so hard to enjoy nice restaurants who can not seem to return the favor.
… moreWe arrived there at about 9pm and there was no one to greet us at the hostess stand. We waited quite a bit and no one came, I eventually walked down the hallway to see if I could get anyone’s attention to be seated. While waiting there were plenty of wait staff who noticed people at the door but still ignored our presence. Finally when I did get someone they were very hesitant about sitting us. Not sure why. We were finally seated and it was FREEZING. Couldn’t really ask to be seated any where else due to ALL the tables In the area still covered with trash from previous guest. Eventually a table was cleaned off and we were able to move to a booth. It was still FREEZING and something was wrong with the booth seat- a uncomfortable dip in booth seats. Even while sitting there we were very displeased with the atmosphere and experience. Not sure if it was a long day but the waiters were all talking around us. Yelling across the room from one another using profanity; just too comfortable and very unprofessional.
We ordered the prime rib special with sweet potatoe and the salad bar. The romaine lettuce was brown and had to pick through it; which pickings were slim. The Ceasar salad was alright. I decided to make another salad with the iceberg lettuce which looked better but there was absolutely no shredded cheese on the salad bar. It was terrible that I couldn’t ask someone to bring it because it seemed like I was inconvencing them. The prime rib came out but no sweet potatoe. The prime rib was good but not great for it to be what they are know for. It was very fatty and overcooked. Asked for medium well and came out well. Soon as we cut into the steak you could hear how tough it was. Very displeasing but felt like it was close to closing time to ask for a better steak.
The waitress was great. She offered great customer service and was doing the best she could.
Overall we were highly disappointed and could have went out to Longhorn for a better $50 experience and food. Hate we work so hard to enjoy nice restaurants who can not seem to return the favor.
Dar Con
My friends and I went to Fifth Quarter this weekend. There was no grill taste to the steak and looked like it had been cooked in a skillet. It was very tough. The baked potatoe was brown inside. Also, they’ve tacked on an additional charge for choosing to go to the Salad Bar (didn’t it use to be included in the price for the meal?). This place used to have the best steaks in town–but not anymore. The food was awful and doubt we will return.
… moreJ Soltis
First, let me say that my whole meal was comp’d and I still gave the waiter a better than 20% tip since the quality of the meal was not his fault. The manager was very professional regarding my feedback. Quite humble, actually, because he could tell how disappointed I was. Not mean or rude, just really disappointed.
On our one night stay in Charleston, I decided to give a local restaurant a try rather than eat at the hotel. Unfortunately, this restaurant was one of those places where you should think twice about that first impression. Having to turn a cheap closet doorknob to open a door to a restaurant felt odd. It almost seemed like we came in a back entrance. The walk down two hallways, past empty dining areas, banquet rooms and a bar lead into a dining area that looked like it hasn’t been updated since the 70’s or 80’s. We probably should have turned around at that point.
My daughter and I ordered similar meals. One 12oz Ribeye ($21) and one 8oz Ribeye ($14) with mashed potatoes. The steaks were barely 3/4″ thick, and the fattiest cuts of meat I’ve eaten in a restaurant in years. The menu states “hand cut” steaks. I seriously doubt that possible for buffet quality cuts of beef. The mashed potatoes were institutional grade instant. Honestly, I’m not a food snob. But instant potatoes?? I prepare fresh, higher quality steak and potato meals for myself at home at half the price, and that’s without the meat on sale (Kroger or Publix).
All in all, this place is a serious candidate for Kitchen Nightmares. The owner has handcuffed the management and wait staff with second rate food and a severely dated eating environment at premium prices for an establishment in downtown Charleston. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone I consider a friend.
… moreOn our one night stay in Charleston, I decided to give a local restaurant a try rather than eat at the hotel. Unfortunately, this restaurant was one of those places where you should think twice about that first impression. Having to turn a cheap closet doorknob to open a door to a restaurant felt odd. It almost seemed like we came in a back entrance. The walk down two hallways, past empty dining areas, banquet rooms and a bar lead into a dining area that looked like it hasn’t been updated since the 70’s or 80’s. We probably should have turned around at that point.
My daughter and I ordered similar meals. One 12oz Ribeye ($21) and one 8oz Ribeye ($14) with mashed potatoes. The steaks were barely 3/4″ thick, and the fattiest cuts of meat I’ve eaten in a restaurant in years. The menu states “hand cut” steaks. I seriously doubt that possible for buffet quality cuts of beef. The mashed potatoes were institutional grade instant. Honestly, I’m not a food snob. But instant potatoes?? I prepare fresh, higher quality steak and potato meals for myself at home at half the price, and that’s without the meat on sale (Kroger or Publix).
All in all, this place is a serious candidate for Kitchen Nightmares. The owner has handcuffed the management and wait staff with second rate food and a severely dated eating environment at premium prices for an establishment in downtown Charleston. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone I consider a friend.
Jordan Holstein
Our family ate here on Feb. 20, 2016, we were celebrating our 24th Wedding Anniversary. We were there around 4:30PM, and it wasn’t busy at all. The hostess seemed unorganized. Seated us at a table, and my husband asked to have a booth, which our side of the bench was very uncomfortable. Should’ve asked for yet another table. Waiter, seemed somewhat attentive. Mine & my son’s drinks were wrong, had to ask for the complimentary bread, we ordered appetizers, had already finished with that when he brings the little plates for that. Placed our dinner order, meanwhile, others were being seated, waiter did come by few times to let us know our food should be ready soon, and then we noticed others were getting their food, that came in after us, finally, waiter came to our table and said something happened with our order, something about the computer. We waited over an hour for our dinner. Then when when we got our food, I couldn’t believe the quantity, for the price, the amount of food was lacking. We had eaten there a few time before and always got alot of food, in fact I could never finish it. So very disappointed, I wish we had complained at the time. We really should have got a discount on our ticket, especially because of the wait. So very dissatisfied,we will not eat there again. We are a family of 5, and do not eat out often especially the nicer restaurants, because it is too expensive.. Melodie Holstein
… moreBrian Clark
My co-worker and I were on a business trip to Charleston WV. We always try to sample local fare, instead of same old chain stuff. We passed an Outback to get to this place. My filet was tough and not rested at all. When I cut it, it bled all over my plate. The atmosphere in the restaurant was dark and gloomy. I ordered a side of shrimp with my steak, which was turned out to be the little shrimp like the precooked ones you get at the grocery store. Should have gone with chain in this case. The beer was cold.
… moreChris C
My wife hadn’t been here since her high school prom, and I’d never eaten here before at all, despite being the Charleston native between the two of us. From the cracked and faded Hours Of Operation sign, to the long halls leading to the dining area, to the dim and bland decor, to the grating 1980s playlist on the radio, everything felt dingy, run-down, and outdated. By the time we were seated, my wife was apologizing for requesting the location as it was starting to look like a bad idea. Fortunately, our service was prompt and pleasant, and once we got our food, it proved to be excellent. One of the best steaks I’ve had around here, and my wife agreed.
The only real problem this place has is that it’s in dire need of a facelift. Walking down that hall felt like walking through the employees-only sections of the restaurant — like I should be seeing bathrooms, offices, the kitchen, and back alley access to the dumpsters as I walked through them. Never mind the tiles were slick and my wife’s heels kept slipping on them. The overall design looks like Captain D’s circa 1990, minus the nautical theme, and feels graceless and cramped, while the lighting is too bright for a romantic atmosphere, but too dim to be welcoming. The over-loud and cringe-inducing 80s playlist at first felt like they were just playing whatever radio station they picked up, but once we realized it was stuck on that decade, we were thinking of clearing out early just to get away from it.
The place really needs to decide what it wants to be and remodel in that direction — pub, family restaurant, fine dining for dates, whatever. Just pick a focus and look good doing it.
All in all, the food was great, but the atmosphere had me afraid to order anything.
… moreThe only real problem this place has is that it’s in dire need of a facelift. Walking down that hall felt like walking through the employees-only sections of the restaurant — like I should be seeing bathrooms, offices, the kitchen, and back alley access to the dumpsters as I walked through them. Never mind the tiles were slick and my wife’s heels kept slipping on them. The overall design looks like Captain D’s circa 1990, minus the nautical theme, and feels graceless and cramped, while the lighting is too bright for a romantic atmosphere, but too dim to be welcoming. The over-loud and cringe-inducing 80s playlist at first felt like they were just playing whatever radio station they picked up, but once we realized it was stuck on that decade, we were thinking of clearing out early just to get away from it.
The place really needs to decide what it wants to be and remodel in that direction — pub, family restaurant, fine dining for dates, whatever. Just pick a focus and look good doing it.
All in all, the food was great, but the atmosphere had me afraid to order anything.