Charley Dove

The food here is SPECTACULAR. And the perfect presentation of each plate was impressive too. I didn’t have one bad dish. Service was first rate as well. Extra points that they’re BYOB! Will definitely be back and highly recommend as a hidden gem in Philly.

We visited this restaurant a few years ago when it was called Audrey Claire. Located on a quaint corner in Rittenhouse, Charley Dove now still serves Mediterranean fare, but even more delicious. Dishes are beautiful presented and their taste is amazing. Servers are attentive and very friendly. Don’t forget your wine, as this place is BYOB, and no corkage fee surprise! They even brought us a bucket of ice for our white wine. I recommend the Baby Octopus and the veal, but everything seems delicious.

Love the new digs. Great food and great service. Started off to a great start with a complementary amuse bouche. We got the hummus, Caesar salad, bbq roasted squid, roasted beats, veal short ribs and finished off with Mediterranean rice pudding.

This review is long overdue, but we had our wedding dinner at Charley Dove in the fall and everything about the experience was absolutely perfect, from beginning to end. The food was delicious and plentiful (we did the American menu) and the folks on staff were clearly seasoned professionals who paid attention to every detail and were so accommodating and lovely to work with. The space also very comfortably seated all 32 of us. We are so grateful to Charley Dove for making our wedding dinner so special and memorable!

Pretty average Mediterranean brunch, and a bit overpriced. I was really hoping to like this place - I always walk by and the shop seems so cozy and cute, but felt disappointed by the food and overall experience. Atmosphere: Going in for brunch on a Saturday, and was very surprised at how empty the restaurant was (we went in around 11am). The space felt very minimalist, and doesn't have too many tables. The space is relatively small, and there's an open kitchen, which I liked. I personally thought it felt a bit too sanitized, with the completely white walls. I think it was trying to go for a romantic feel? But it felt a bit too bright - probably better to go for a casual brunch with friends (it's BYOB) than a nice brunch date. Staff was friendly, and food came out quickly (we were in and out within 45 minutes). Food: I may have been spoiled by the other amazing Mediterranean options in Philly, but this brunch just didn't meet my expectations. The hummus was average, but I prefer other hummus options in the city (mostly because I prefer other pita bread). The shakshuka tasted way too spicy for me (maybe should have been expected, given the spicy peppers), and the lamb burger was also quite bland. The lamb meat tasted good on its own, but felt a little drowned out by the additional hummus they put in the burger. On the whole, I've definitely tasted better hummus, pita, lamb, and shakshuka at lower prices within the city. Main negative: My main complaint, other than the price of the food, was that the glasses weren't very clean. The atmosphere looked clean, but there were little fuzzies/lint around the water glasses, which was a bit unsettling for me. Overall: 2.5 / 5, overall average experience, and generally overpriced. Maybe worth it if you want a "nicer" Mediterranean brunch? But I don't think I'll be going back any time soon. There are just many other better and more affordable options for this type of food in Philly.

A cute, fun, intimate restaurant in Rittenhouse. The arugula salad and the mashed potatoes with the pork chop were out of this world! So. Good. I was a little disappointed with the pork chop itself--the flavor was amazing, but I thought it was a bit over done. This was also my first time eating octopus--it was a new texture for me, but not bad! And finally, they had really great service, aka kept my water filled without being asked! :)

Love the food and the service here. The menu is small but almost everything is good. Bring your own bottle to pair with the food!

This was a last minute reservation.. and will certainly be back! Everything was delicious! I’d just say maybe use a smaller dish for the Caesar salad so it looks like you’re getting more than 3 bites of lettuce. Will 100% be back!

Way back in November, my cousin and I attended a wine dinner at Del Frisco's where we met a lovely couple. We exchanged numbers and made plans to hang out. Well those plans came to fruition Friday January 20th. We decided on Charley Dove (which apparently used to be Audrey Claire's). Reservations were made by the husband of the couple. I arrived first and was led to a table by the front of the restaurant. I'm glad they didn't make me wait for everyone (some places won't seat you until your whole group arrives). The husband arrived a little late (his Uber hit a pothole and a flat tire ensued). Normally they have a 90 minute turnover for their tables, but extended our time due to the circumstances. The atmosphere was nice and intimate. The staff were friendly and didn't hover. This is a BYOB establishment, so they were on hand to assist in opening our various bottles of wine. Once we decided on this restaurant, I perused the menu on the website. I ordered: -- Duck Confit -- Brussels Sprouts, Dijon Duck Jus -- Boeuf Bourguignon -- Short Rib, Potato Fondant, Glazed Carrots -- Crème Caramel My cousin and our new friends ordered: -- Vichyssoise -- Caviar, Crème Fraîche, Lemon (first course) -- Trout a là Grenobloise -- Brown Butter Caper Sauce, Potatoes, Blood Orange (second course) The meals were amazing. The duck confit and Brussels Sprouts were delicious. The Boeuf Bourguignon was juicy and tender. Everything was well seasoned and delicious. I cleaned my plates with each meal. We drank, laughed and had a great time. We also were able to have nice conversation with the two young ladies at the table next to ours. The staff was super friendly and didn't mind taking a million pictures of us. I would definitely return in the future

Great restaurant with a very fun atmosphere. We made a reservation for Friday night and got seated upon arrival. Everything we ordered were delicious. All foods were a perfect combination of texture and freshness of their ingredients. We had roasted beet and honey nut squash for appetizers. My friends enjoyed the halibut and eggplants for entrée. I love my veal short ribs. It is not too heavy and the meat was so tender and coming off bones easily. Rice pudding is a MUST!!!! Olive oil cake is ok, may try sth different next time. The service was great. BYOB similar to many restaurants in Philly.

Audrey Claire was one of the first restaurants I went to in Philly over ten years ago. Over the years I went back several times and it was always great. Delicious Mediterranean food, BYOB, and a bustling atmosphere that is casual and cozy but still classy. Somewhere you could bring your foodie friend and your picky friend. Charley Dove preserves all of that and offers a slightly more adventurous menu, and due to the pandemic, a way bigger outdoor space. Interior is underrated but cute- tiny glasses and succulents. We went early on a Tuesday (5:45) and had the place to ourselves. We opted for indoor bc of the heat but it may actually have been hotter inside (fans but no central air). Service was great, attentive but not overbearing. The kind of place that brings you an ice bucket for your wine and a pitcher of water but doesn't pour it for you. Food was delicious! They brought out a complimentary goat cheese ball amuse bouche, then we ordered the octopus (loved the sauce) and cauliflower (maybe a bit overcooked but delicious) and whole branzino and veal short rib. The short rib was fall off the bone tender and I loved the Israeli couscous with pomegranate. The fish was perfectly deboned but served with the tail and head and the most delicious sauces. We were going to pass on dessert but the waiter overheard me wish my friend happy birthday and they sent out the chocolate ganache with candied orange peel and olive oil (so rich and so good!) In love with Charley Dove, and glad we dove in to try this new place! To another generation of kids names after this neighborhood gem!

I am still thinking about the rice pudding! The rice pudding was very good (prob my fav dessert in the city for now). We came as a group of 4 so we were able to sample a couple dishes. The appetizers were very solid (especially the grilled prawns). The short ribs and the branzino were both good. The branzino was very interesting because it came with 2 sauces, so there were 2 different flavors in 1 dish. I think I preferred the red side! The rice pudding was interesting. Even not being a rice pudding fan, I am not sure what had gotten into me that I ordered the rice pudding for dessert but it was definitely good!! I still think about it from time to time and I think I dreamed about it once lol This place is BYOB, so we just grabbed 2 bottles of wine from COOK across the street before walking over here for dinner. Would recommend.

I loved Audrey Claire. For years. I have so many memories eating in this intimate space with a bottle of wine. We even celebrated my mom and dad's fiftieth anniversary at Audrey Claire as it was the reservation I made when they flew in from Texas. Being back here at what is now, Charley Dove felt pretty nostalgic to me. I was reminded how much I liked the intimate dining room and busy open kitchen. The space is lovely and a pleasure in which to dine. I landed here on a busy Friday night to treat my middle daughter and her friend for dinner. We started with the baked feta and the BBQ baby octopus. I love tomato ANYTHING so the base of the feta boasting spicy tomato sauce and egg seemed exciting. However, this dish wasn't high on my list. The sauce tasted too acidic... it reminded me of sauces that I've eaten that included too much tomato paste. The baby octopus was good, however...tender and tasty with the BBQ sauce complimenting the char. My main was the sword fish, my girl ordered the whole roasted branzino and her friend the grilled lamb steak. I liked the way my fish was prepared but I was looking forward the grilled mushrooms as accompaniment. They were a bit lost as they were, in my opinion a bit over cooked so the flavor of the mushroom seemed a bit dull. However, as I said the fish itself was tasty. I believe the star order was the branzino. The yogurt added brightness while the zhoug added a bit of heat. Well done. The Mediterranean rice pudding for the end was delicious. The crispy puffed rice added wonderful texture and the pudding itself with candied butternut squash and pomegranate seeds added clean bright flavors that tasted light and delicious. My girl said her dark ganache was rich and decedent... just the way she likes it. The meal was good, the place is delightful and I was happy with my lovely meal. PS... still a cozy BYOB. Don't forget your bottle.

What the crap that YELP sent to me. Who is Charley Dove and why do you want me to review it? don't know anything about this business or even know where it is. I wouldn't give them a bad review because the screw up is Yelp. don't trust reviews because Yelp doesn't know what they're doing

Charley Dove is a good restaurant with a nice ambiance. The flavors are strong, the menu items are interesting (I've seen too many boring Mediterranean menus recently!), and the service is solid. My only negative feedback would be that some of the dishes just taste very similar. We ordered the baked feta, which was delicious, followed by stuffed peppers.... which tasted a lot like the baked feta. It was good, just very similar. Two of the other people at dinner with me got the lamb steak and loved it, and one other individual got the baby octopus, which he enjoyed. Overall, it was a solid meal with good service (and a liquor store across the street for the BYOB aspect!).

Charley Dove is an adorable restaurant with a great variety of tasty foods. Anything you order at this restaurant will leave you feeling satisfied. If you are hungry, you will want to order both a "first course" and "second course" because neither serving is particularly large. For the first course, I recommend the beet salad. It is served with goat cheese and pistachio pesto. Another great first course option is the fried feta. This is served with tomato sauce, plum jam and mint. Be sure to ask what the specials are, because those are also delicious!! Know that this restaurant is BYOB! If you happen to forget, there's conveniently a store right across the street. The atmosphere in the restaurant is welcoming and the waitstaff is attentive. The outdoor dining area is just as lovely as the indoor. It's the perfect place for any occasion- a date, getting together with family, or catching up with friends.

A pleasant dinner location on a recent trip, they have inventive dishes and flavors. Starting with a complementary falafel ball, moving to the cucumber avocado chilled soup (perfect for summer), the finishing with the eggplant main course. I could have sworn I detected a mesquite spicyness to the tomato sauce accompanying the eggplant (which I liked), but the waiter said there was only pepper. I could've used a little more pita/carbs, but otherwise enjoyed the meal. The inside was not super-chilled, which was also nice.

Makes me sad to write this review, as Audrey Claire (restaurant that formerly occupied this site) was one of my favorite philly restaurants for years. Unfortunately, the food here has changed for the worst. Starting before we ordered - they used to have the best bread with olive oil. Now? 6 little pickled vegetables. It was fine, certainly worse than bread, and had me feeling worried for the night ahead. I was there with two friends, and we got the steamed mussels, baked feta, and lamb sausage and goat cheese stuffed peppers. We were excited - this place has never let us down! Unfortunately, all three starters were absolutely drowned in a tomato-y sauce. It was like eating three shakshukas. All cooked in identical pans and looked/tasted extremely similar. We almost laughed when the third identical dish came out! It was all fine - maybe 5-6/10? Tough to taste much when it's all in a thick tomato sauce. Needless to say we were underwhelmed, but ordered veal short rib as an entree and could not believe our eyes when it also came out doused in tomato sauce!!! To be clear, the way these dishes are described makes you believe they will all be different flavors and preparations. Furthermore, our server said nothing and was happy to let us order a bunch of dishes that were basically the same thing. The reason I give two stars rather than one - I have loved this place for so many years and so I still have hope they can turn it around, and we ended up getting the baby octopus, which was delicious and something I would order again. Please - bring back some of the old amazing Mediterranean food!!!

The location and large outdoor seating area are the only things worth mentioning. One of the worst meals and dining experiences of my life otherwise! Don't go there for the food, you will be guaranteed disappointment! From appetizers, entrées, to the desert, it was all barely edible!

Small establishment with BIG flavors! The outdoor seating is cute but we sat inside which was very intimate. The open kitchen was really cool and the delicious smells made my mouth water as soon as we walked in. The food looked as wonderful as it smelled and tasted even better! We shared our first and second course plus dessert and had a yummy doggy bag to take home. You can bring a wine of your choice making this a perfect place for date night!

First time at Charley Dove and definitely lives up to the previous Audrey Claire! Great Mediterranean forward BYO. There is corner store right across the street if you forget your wine or need another bottle! We split the BBQ octopus which was done very well. Im a Pescatarian so got the Swordfish with squash and mushrooms which was delightful!! Service was great, ambiance is on the darker side and tables are set very close! Definitely will be back!

Relatively overpriced for what you get. They try hard on presentation and the food is tasty, but I don't think I'll be rushing back. Service wasn't great, good dessert, and there's a good wine shop across the street. Outdoor seating was also nice.

First visit. Read reviews which recommended the swordfish I was disappointed. Over cooked. And I wasn't the only one who ordered it in our group of four that felt the same. One of our party had the pork and one bite tasted good but was likely to rich for my taste. Hummus was good. Not really excited about the beet salad. Rice pudding was surprisingly good and unique. Very good service. Meals came out hot and timely. Maybe there was something else I would like on the menu but striking out on the signature dish leaves me feeling I won't be back.

The food, service and atmosphere of this restaurant exceeded our expectations. Came for a quick bite to eat and ended up staying for hours ordering everything from appetizers to dessert. The tuna appetizer was one of the best I've ever tried and although we almost passed on dessert, I'm so glad we didn't. I thought my lamb was the best item on the menu... until I tried my friend's short ribs. Amazing! The chef here is fantastic and I loved his specials. Will definitely return again with more friends. It's BYOB with a liquor store across the street ;)

I'd walked past Charley Day multiple times and always seen people at the outdoor tables enjoying beautiful looking food that smelled delicious. So I was excited to finally go there for dinner. My friend and I split a 'first course' and two 'second courses' and a dessert. We got the heirloom tomato & corn purée for the first course/appetizer, which absolutely blew us away. We both spontaneously said "Wow" after our first bites. It was so good, in fact, that I forgot to take a picture before we dove in, but it was beautifully plated as well. For our second courses, we got the stuffed eggplant and the lamb steak. Again, omg. So many complex layers of flavor and overall just delicious. Finally, we got the Mediterranean rice pudding and the sweetened labneh for dessert. Now, this rice pudding may have changed my life. I honestly plan to go back there just to order it..maybe two orders of it. Because I could eat bowls and bowls of this thing. The interplay of textures and flavors , so perfectly balanced, keep you going back and overall it was just a phenomenal dish. The sweetened labneh was definitely a sweeter dessert, and after demolishing the rice pudding we didn't have much of an appetite left, but it was a perfect combo of poached apricots and honey sweetened labneh with a little salt and crunch provided by short bread crumble and pistachios. Overall, 5 stars for sure.

Amazing food and atmosphere. So unique too!! Loved it here and will definitely be coming back

Amazing food. Every time I go there I wonder why I don't go more often. Will be back soon!

TLDR: Charley Dove has great potential. Has some new-restaurant humps to overcome, but their food is undeniably delicious. Take this review with a grain of salt, as I haven't eaten out in a restaurant with girlfriends in roughly 2 million years, so my experience could be slightly rose-colored. I managed to snag mid-week dinner reservations for three, a perfect excuse for a much needed girls night. We sat indoors, due to the forecast calling for humidity and a 93 degree philadelohian-summer-evening. The interior is cute, a minimalist vibe with mediterranean inspo - think tall white walls, wooden tables, low lighting, open kitchen, etc. Things to note: :: The restaurant was HOT. It was a VERY warm evening, but that combined with small space, lack of ventilation (I saw ceiling fan but never felt any evidence of them circulating air), and an open kitchen - we were all quite warm by the time we paid the bill. It's summer and I was wearing a dress, I actually felt like I left butt/leg print on the chair when I stood up with *serious* swamp ass. :: Timing - we were in no rush, and therefore weren't paying attention to timing. However, when I pulled out my phone as I reached for my credit card, I was shocked to see 10pm! Our reservations were for 7:45, so despite the check being dropped promptly as we finished dessert, we sat for over 2 hours! : Additionally, After our first course, we had been sitting for a few minutes when our waitress came over to ask if we received our main course yet (we hadn't) and looked slightly puzzled. She went to go check on it, and brought it out 10 minutes later - my guess is that it accidentally went to a different table. Honestly, it didn't bother us, but if I had been paying a babysitter on a date night, I think I'd be feeling differently. Food: (Literally all good). We couldn't decide, so we chose to do family-style, choosing most of the apps and one entree. :: A little taste / amuse-bouche - someone (not our waitress) dropped these on our table and said it was 'our take on a falafel with a side of tahini'. I remember this vividly because I was puzzled that the description didn't fit what she was serving us. I doubled checked with the waitress and she confirmed it was a goat cheese ball wrapped in crushed walnuts and Zataar - they were VERY delicious. Probably just a mixup from kitchen, but made me want falafel. :: Roasted Beet with Goat Cheese and Pistachio Pesto - YUM. The beet was divine; the massive beet was roasted to perfection, stuffed with seasoned goat cheese and sitting atop drool-worthy pesto. The saltiness of the goat cheese made the sweet beet flavor pop, the pistachio pesto was fresh and herby, this dish was 10/10. :: Hummus, Summer Squash, Zaatar, Olive oil - if I could give this dish a higher rating than 10/10, I would. I love hummus as much as the next person, but this was elevated beyond my expectations. The squash was a fresh zing to the smooth creamy hummus, and the zaatar added that earthy spice. We asked for more pita, and practically licked our plate clean. One of the top dishes of the evening. :: Roasted Pickled Cauliflower, Spicy Herb Labneh, Pomegranate, Walnuts - This dish had SO MUCH flavor, I felt like we went with Guy Fieri to 'Flavor Town'. I'd definitely recommend this - a really fresh take on cauliflower, so yummy, and different than anything I've had before! Another 10/10. :: BBQ Baby Octopus, Crispy Saffron Rice, Grilled Shishitos, Zhoug - very delicious! It unfortunately got outshown next to the other dishes, but a very solid dish. It had a bit of a bite from the Zhoug and the overall flavor was amazing. Despite being very good, probably on the bottom of 'favorites' from the evening. :: Lamb Sausage & Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppers, Spicy Tomato Sauce - Umm hello gorgeous. This dish is again, perfection. Flavors balanced very well, the sauce was unreal, and the lamb sausage was perfect. Definitely order this! :: Braised Veal Short Ribs, Herbed Israeli Couscous, Pomegranate Seeds (the entree) - very good! A bit on the salty side, and flavor profile wasn't as 'wow-pow' as some of the entrees. The pomegranate seeds felt a bit like an afterthought as opposed to being part of the dish. The Couscous was perfection, the short rib was cooked beautifully and fell off the bone with just a look. A great dish, but after all the amazing apps, it didn't really stand out - kinda heavy and looking for a bit more acidity. DESSERT (we split two) :: Napoleon -layers of puff pastry . rose water cream . strawberries. A very well balanced dessert, the cream wasn't overly sweet (or overly rose watery!) - the strawberries and the crunchy puff pastry all together, it was a delicious dessert. ::Dark Chocolate Ganache - Candied Orange Peel . Mint . Olive Oil. All together, the dish was delicious, but made the mistake of eating the candied orange peel first (v sweet), and then dredging the ganache through the EVOO (thought it was honey).

Incredible food, service and ambience! Cute neighbourhood spot in charming Fitler square

Came here the other night with my friend who absolutely loves this place. Shame it wasn't very good. When we arrived for our reservation we asked if we could sit outside. The entire outside, except for one table was empty. They have a lovely deck that was built on top the street during the pandemic with plenty of tables. They also have a few on the sidewalk, but they are on a slant so when you sit in the chairs you feel like they'll just tumble. The hostess seats us on the incline. Seriously?! Of course we moved to flatter ground. Alas that move wasn't enough to indicate to the hostess that unless that's all there is, it's not a great seat. She tried seating a family with a newborn there. They also moved. The waitress was nice and accommodating, to the best of her abilities. Too bad the kitchen isn't. I'm gluten-free, not by choice, and it looked like there were enough things on the menu that I would be able to have a nice dinner. When asked what was an option the server went to the kitchen to ask. They told me one entree on the menu was gluten-free, (veal short ribs) and that since the side with it wouldn't be I'd just get the protein. As it so happens that wasn't actually the case when I went through the menu with the server. I asked her about various dishes and when she went and asked the "chef" they said they were also gluten-free. Wtf?! However the entree I ended up with also had a gluten side so all I got was the protein. I'm going to be honest on accommodations before I dig in to the quality of the food. I find it highly unlikely there wasn't a side for me. I think the cook is lazy and unimaginative. I'm pretty sure someone could've come up with a veggie, especially since there is a vegetarian entree with vegetables. The amuse bouche was meh & presentation was lacking. It was goat cheese rolled in nuts on a plate of rough cut parsley. My friend was pulling something out of her teeth. For appetizers we ordered the Caesar salad without pita croutons and octopus over crispy rice that was anything but crispy in some kind of bbq sauce and minty sauce. The octopus was tender. Didn't really like anything else about it. The Caesar salad didn't arrive. When the entrees arrived I asked to please have the salad removed from the check. The person delivering the food apologized and said they'd remove it but bring it out as to-go. That was so thoughtful, except for mine having croutons all over it. My entree was the roasted apricot chicken and nothin else. The chicken was over salted, dry and the apricot sauce didn't taste of apricot at all. I brought it home in hopes of making chicken salad out of it. It's not like I can reheat an already dry piece of chicken. My friend had the branzino. She loved hers. I didn't care for it. It had the minty herb sauce from the appetizer on it. Needless to say I wasn't a fan, I won't be back and I won't recommend it to a friend.

I just went here with my spouse for my birthday dinner and had a lovely meal. The hummus was very tasty and definitely one of the best ones I've ever had. We also enjoyed the little gem Caesar salad, the braised veal short ribs, and the lamb steak. The chocolate ganache dessert was served with olive oil, mint and a candied orange peel. Everything was lovely. Eric was great host and Aldo was a great server. Would definitely come again!

The food at Charley Dove is amazing. We tried 5 appetizers, 4 entrees, and 3 desserts. Every single dish was delicious. Make sure to try to lamb entree. The preparation was different than any other lamb dish I have had.

We went for dinner and the restaurant was AWESOME! There were four of us on a picture-perfect evening in Philadelphia. Our meals included 2 Tuna Crudo and 2 Gazpacho's to start. Mains were: Grilled Swordfish, Braised Short Ribs, Roasted Eggplant, and Roasted Branzino. Dessert: Chocolate Ganache and Labneh with Peaches. All 4 of us enjoyed the most wonderful tastes and presentation that was a feast put before us! The service was outstanding, warm and did not rush us in any way. We had the perfect meal, in the perfect place, with perfect service on a perfect evening!

Great food but PLEASE....someone change the chairs outside! How a restaurant of such fine dining can have people sit on skimpy lawn furniture is beyond me! Invest in something where people who wear less than a size 0 can park their ass comfortably!

It was my first time eating there and it was beyond fabulous. The partner John cane to put table and explained the menu, the flavors associated with the different seasonings. The staff were efficient and the food was beyond impeccable.

The food was interesting but I personally did not love it. We had eggplant, swordfish, grilled octopus, and cauliflower. The chocolate granache dessert was rich. The server was courteous and helpful. The restaurant requires proof of vax with ID and they did check at the door. So no one was wearing a mask, even the servers. The restaurant was very crowded and noisy. They have fabric panels on the walls but they didn't help cut the noise enough. I ended up with a sore throat just like pre-covid days. There is an outdoor space for warmer weather dining. It's a convenient spot for our neighborhood.

This place is a MUST if you like Mediterranean. My friends and I tried close to everything on the menu and everything was AMAZING. The stuffed peppers and hummus were to die for. I've literally been thinking about them for a week now. We had the roasted eggplant, the swordfish, the short rib, and the lamb steak for our main courses and the flavors were exceptional. I had the hardest time trying to decide which I liked the best. The short rib was falling right off the bone and melts in your mouth. Not to mention, is there anything better than a good BYOB in Philly? The staff was so friendly and attentive. I will 100% be going back to Charles Dove and bringing everyone I know!!!

We planned a large group party, which is difficult enough for any restaurant during a pandemic, but Charley Dove went above and beyond. the food was flawless, the chef visited our table multiple times to explain prep and ingredients, and the service couldn't have been more prompt. I cannot recommend this place enough!

What a relaxed and calming place to enjoy delicious food (try the swordfish!) with a unexpected but delightful twist on presentation (how do you make beets like that?)! The staff were courteous and fast. Love that you can watch the kitchen as they work. Would absolutely go back!!

food is delish. fabulous. service is weird - maybe off - but not bad. Personally, i felt it was WAY better than its predecessor. seriously good.

I never had the chance to try Audrey Claire even though I meant to go on multiple occasions. Lucky charley dove did not disappoint. We were seated on a sidewalk table, luckily the sidewalk is wide here so we didn't feel cramped. Service was great, not overbearing but the server was available at the right intervals. Love that the menu was small. We received complimentary falafel amuse bouche which was OK. For starters we had the roasted beet (small but delicious with arugula and pesto at the side and a host cheese center with a very tasty citrus flavor throughout the beet) and the lamb sausage stuffed peppers (don't skip out on this larger app, so flavorful). The branzino was a good portion for two women if you're not super hungry and if you've had apps. The sauces were spicy enough but not overpowering and the flavors worked so well. The fish was perfectly cooked, light but filling. I would say I wish there was a side dish with the fish or sides that you could order in addition. We ended with the poached plum dessert which was surprisingly delicious and again light but satisfying. Will definitely go again!