Charley's Steak House - Tampa Restaurant - Tampa, FL

Charley's Steak House - Tampa

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Address:
4444 W Cypress St
Tampa, FL 33607

Neighborhood:
Tampa

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Cuisine:
Steakhouse

Price: $31 to $50

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Charley's Steak House - Tampa Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.charleyssteakhouse.com
Phone: (813) 353-9706
Hours of Operation: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10pm
Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Steakhouse, Seafood
Executive Chef: Scott Trepanier
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wine

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Cross Street: Cypress between Lois & Westshore
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Complimentary Valet
Self-Parking

A word from Charley's Steak House - Tampa

Charley's Steak House is owned by the Woodsby family and has operated in Florida since 1974. Charley’s serves only three-year-old USDA prime and choice Angus steers, aging them four to six weeks for tenderness & flavor and hand-cutting the steaks daily to ensure consistent quality. The steaks are… then flame-broiled over Florida citrus and oak wood in a custom-built pit at 1200º searing in the tantalizing taste that has made Charley’s the #1 steakhouse in America every year since 2007! Charley’s philosophy of providing only the finest extends from the kitchen to the wine cellar. The wine list approaches 1000 selections from scores of exceptional wineries around the globe. Charley’s has been recognized with numerous awards including “Best of Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator magazine, DiRōNA and Orlando Magazine’s“ Best Steak House & Best Old Favorite”. Charley’s has been creating fans from around the world for nearly 40 years. We look forward to having you become a fan soon! Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerSteak
Diners' Choice WinnerNotable Wine List
Diners' Choice WinnerSpecial Occasion

Diner Reviews

"THE ENTIRE EVENING WAS WELL DONE FROM THE PARKING TO OUR CHECK. GREAT NIGHT."
Dined on 3/6/2014
"The steaks were fantastic, ambiance terrific, service unparalelled"
Dined on 3/7/2014
"This is a Resturant I continue to visit each time while in Tampa. EXCELLENT"
Dined on 3/7/2014
"My experience with Charley's was exactly what you would expect for the cost. It only takes one visit to understand how it is exactly, that Charley's has won so many awards. One of the best steak houses that I've ever been to. I highly recommend this restaurant to any one with exquisite taste and appreciation for high quality food and service. I assure you. My family and I will be back."
Dined on 3/6/2014
"My husband and I had a great experience at Charley's. The steaks are perfection...aged and deliciously seasoned and prepared. My husband proclaimed it to be one of the best steaks he's ever had. The service and ambiance were also fantastic. No complaints here!"
Dined on 2/28/2014
"This was our first visit to Charley's. We will definitely return. We visited from Canada and won't be back for two years as our session will be at a different location in 2015. We had the rib eye steak which was done to perfection. The cedar plank salmon cakes were excellent. Didn't want to order large portions because we wanted to enjoy the whole experience. The Washington Steak Martini was excellent. The serving staff were very knowledgeable and attentive. Their suggestion were very good as well."
Dined on 3/4/2014
"Entertained 4 potential clients in 4 hours in a fantastic environment. Able to hear conversations without shouting. All had a wonderful experience at one of the best steak houses in Tampa ! Thanks great job"
Dined on 3/3/2014
"As always the best steaks. Great service. Very accomodating"
Dined on 3/2/2014
"The waiter provided good information if you are a first timer there. But he failed to reveal just how PRICEY this resturant is. Selecting items not on the menu is not a good idea. Shame on you Charley,sfor not telling the diner that. My steak ,a filet migon was overcooked after I asked for medium. My husbands very very expensive steak was under cooked."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"We had very enjoyable dinner at Charley's. The food was prepared to our request and the sever (Sharon) was perfect. She was able to accommodate our menu request. Thank you"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Charley's has some of the best service anywhere! We especially enjoyed the seafood platter, the wine and our steak dinners. I had brought some cupcakes to celebrate a friend's birthday and they plated it and brought out a variety of cheesecakes" on the house "as part of the presentation! Our waiter Hector was attentive and so very charismatic. we will definitely return!!"
Dined on 2/28/2014
"My girlfriend and I were told that our yearly trip to the Tampa area had to include a stop at Charley's. And we're very happy we took the advice. This was possibly the best dining 'experience' I've ever had. We arrived a little early for our reservation so we started at the bar area with a few drinks and appetizers. Great atmosphere and staff. We were seated right on time and then the real fun began. Our waiter, JP, was nothing short of amazing. Knowledgeable, friendly, personable... just a great guy. After a thorough and entertaining explanation of our options my girlfriend chose the filet and I chose the bison cut. AMAZING. An occasional check in from the waiter and a manager were welcome and perfectly timed. I could go on forever."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Excellent dining choice - loved the option for a high end steak dinner, or a less expensive but equally prestigious experience. Server offered her opinions and answered my questions openly. Server (Amber) was courteous and professional. I recommend to anybody visiting the Tampa West Shore area."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"Charleys is our favorite restaurant for special occasions. Well worth the money. Every portion of the meal is wonderful from the appetizer to the desert. They even have Hendrix gin... The service is always amazing, top notch."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"CRAB CAKES WERE GREAT, WEDGE SALAD WAS GREAT, DRINKS WERE EXPENSIVE, THE SPECIAL STEAK OF THE NIGHT, THE COWBOY STEAK WAS VERY VERY VERY FATTY, COULD NOT EVEN EAT IT.....VERY DISAPPOINTED.. MANAGER CAME TO TABLE TO GIVE SOME STUPID EXCUSE.....THEY DID REMOVE FROM OUR BILL... WE ARE NEW TO THE AREA, AND WILL RETURN TO TRY YOUR STEAK AGAIN..."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Best Steaks and Lobster combo, side Mac and cheese lobster outstanding"
Dined on 2/26/2014
"I've done quite a few business dinners at Charley's. The food is really good and they have a great wine list."
Dined on 2/25/2014
"When we visit Tampa we treat ourselves to a meal at Charley's. The extensive wine list always has something new to try and never disappoints. Lobster bisque is creamy, delicious and has large pieces of real lobster mixed in. My sea bass was grilled perfectly and my boyfriend enjoyed the bison. Too bad there was no room for dessert because the server brought out a tray that had some interesting items. Service was wonderful and while this is not a restaurant that is budget friendly it is certainly worth the occasional splurge."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"The atmosphere is warm, relaxed and very romantic. Suzi offered excellent service! The food overall is fabulous! A commendation is in order for the chef(s) at Charley's Steak House because the preparation of their filet mignon is the absolute best; cooked to perfection, a heavenly taste and is melt in your mouth tender beyond compare!"
Dined on 2/23/2014
"We generally go to Vito's Chop House . Vito's is 5 stars.Charley's Steak House stared out at the bar with three drinks (3 in party) with a very high bill of $50 for a total of 3 drinks ( nothing special was requested). Next the service was ok but the waiter had too many tables to serve. The little things like "would you like a refill on your coffee" never happen. Next, the steak, "Kanas Strip", Prepared as ordered, cut into it on end-1" all fat, cut another 1" off-All fat, cut another 1" still all fat. The 22 oz. steak was really 12 oz. Asked why, no Rib-eye was on menu, told only special Colby beef special at $75. Gave Charley's a try, as a VIP member, but will go back to Vito's."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Great service, Adam was there at all time and took care of us and ensured we had a great time"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"My father was coming in from Minnesota and I chose Charley's for it's selection of fresh Florid seafood. Unfortunately, not being a big fan of seafood, I didn't realize we weren't in the right season. We chose a New York Strip to share-it was cooked absolutely perfectly. We also got the fried green tomatoes which were, without a doubt, the best I've ever had. I can't say enough good things about Charley's. My dad's plane was stuck due to a snowstorm and they worked with me to make sure we could still get in that evening."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Charley's has earned its reputation as a great steak house--the meat and fish dishes here were fabulous. Our server was excellent--knew the menu and the wines and made good recommendations. That said, I'm not sure the place is worth the money. The sides and appetizers don't measure up to the main dishes. And for my most recent visit, my group was seated next to the bar, where a couple of groups were talking and laughing at an alcohol-amplified volume. Not a great dining experience for me and my colleagues (who had come to Charley's at my recommendation--I was really embarrassed). For the prices they charge, Charley's should deliver a consistently great experience, and, for me and my group, they didn't."
Dined on 2/19/2014
"We went to Charlie's for my 50th Birthday and it was our first time. The beef was some of the best I have ever eaten and the atmosphere was excellent. If you come to Tampa and miss this place, you are truly losing out on a great dining experience."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"My one and only trip to Tampa I decided to have dinner at Charley's one of Tampa's highly acclaimed steakhouses. It ended in somewhat of a disappointment with the steak. Being from Seattle that has it's own great steakhouses I was expecting at least par,but got bogies on the meal. I did have great bar service,but that's all part of a signature service meal and overall you can't have one without other. Big disappointment"
Dined on 2/18/2014
"Better than Bern's. Steak was great! Ruth's Chris is about the same."
Dined on 2/17/2014
"I took my wife to Charley's for Valentine's dinner. Unfortunately, we had a show at the Straz to attend, so we had to rush our dinner and were unable to enjoy it as much as a night at Charley's should be enjoyed. Our waiter, Hector, was very accommodating to our urgency, and helped to expedite our meal for us. He was very knowledgeable regarding both the dinner and wine menu's. Overall, as usual, Charley's was outstanding!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Went there for a 50th birthday party, service was not that good, they only good part was the streak, salad was old and had little taste, sides were small and over cooked. Our waiter was barely around. Place is small and very crowded, you are sitting right on top of the people next to you."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Charley's Is always the special place to celebrate good times in your life. Love the memories Charley's give every time!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Everything about the meal was perfect! Perfect Belvedere dirty martini (with blue cheese olives), good house salad, perfect aged filet, perfectly cooked at medium-well, perfectly fresh bernaise sauce (the freshest I've ever had!), the mashed potatoes were so buttery and yummy I couldn't stop eating them! We have another steak house we enjoy just as much, different atmosphere, both places are equally fabulous! We tried the most famous one in town and were very disappointed, nothing impressed us, no desire to give it a 2nd chance. We have always enjoyed Charley's 100% each time :)"
Dined on 2/16/2014
"I brought my girlfriend here for our Valentine's dinner (on Feb 15). Despite being very busy for the holiday, service was excellent and the food was great, with one exception. I had an 18 oz. NY Strip, no problems there. Possibly one of the best steaks I've ever eaten. My girlfriend got the filet mignon with bacon wrapped scallops. The filet was great, the scallops were not good at all."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Considering me and my husband visit Charley's quite often the service on Valentines Night was totally unacceptable. For this to be a quite expensive restaurant I would expect the meals to be impeccable at ALL TIMES... even if it's the most busiest time of the year (Valentines Day). First, we had to accept a late reservation (10pm) which was fine because due to our previous visits it would would've been worth the wait, but to seat us in a room that's usually booked for events, meetings, etc totally took away the ambience of a special Valentines Day dinner! The seating was very tight and cramped, noisy and stuffy. Food wasn't prepared properly and thrown together! However, our waiter made our night special with his accommodations!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Had dinner at Charley's to celebrate Valentines Day. Went day early so we could have open menu. The experience is what I have come to love about Charley's. Especially like the rich scenery and how booths are setup in sectioned rooms. Very nice ambiance. Food is always delicious and timing was perfect. If only the lounge area was a little bigger. Always crowded but still enjoyable."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"This is my husband and my favorite Tampa restaurant! Always a fantastic meal and wonderful service!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Charley's is amazing with food that never disappoints! We went there for valentine's day and even though the reservations ran about 15-20 minutes late, the service, delicious appetizers and mouth watering steaks made the extra wait worth while. I would definitely recommend Charley's as it is one of the best restaurants in Tampa."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"SteakLover By far the very best steak EVER!! Great service plus great food equals great times--can't wait to go again!"
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Of all talk of the town restaurants, Charley's remains my wife's favorite. Again we were treated to an outstanding steak, sides, and service. Clearly a cut above any other restaurant in the Tampa area"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"My husband and I have been to Charlie's for special occasions for the past 12 years. This year we booked a table 2 weeks in advance for Valentine's Day and brought some friends from Atlanta. I couldn't wait to go there and promised them they would enjoy the meal. To my disappointment, we were sat in the bar, after a two week advance reservation, my filet could not be cut and the service was not good either. We left very disappointed and decided we would not return again."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Our table was ready and waiting for our 7:00pm reservation. The house was packed. Our server was extremely knowledgeable about all parts of the menu. The wine list was incredible. The food took (understandably) a little longer than the average, but was well worth the extra few minutes. We both had the T-Bone (medium) and potatoes au gratin. Both were prepared to perfection."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Manger tried to make good on our COLD crab cake app... Service is only thing that was very good especially our server she was Awesome & felt bad... I think this place has lowered its standards on serving really good quality food over the past couple of years... Meat was average & I think they are trying to mask everything with the wood grill... Meat was chewy & not tender as I remember in many of my past meals..."
Dined on 2/13/2014

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