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Orange County - Charlie's Chili restaurant
5.8

Charlie's Chili

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Feast and famine on flavor

At Charlie's Chili, customers relish the French Toast Combo lauded as 'the best ever eaten.' The Chili Omelette leaves diners full, its rich flavor complemented by a generous helping of chili and cheese. However, these tasty dishes are marred by an overall lack of creativity and freshness, with offerings described as 'typical diner' fare and ingredients like stale corn bread indicating questionable quality.

  • Large Portions

    Hearty, generous portions consistently satisfy customers and exceed expectations.

  • Okay Taste

    Food varies from passable to excellent; opinions on taste differ.

  • Low Quality

    Corn bread stale, veggies not fresh, implying poor ingredient quality.

Top 3 dishes at Charlie's Chili

  1. 1

    French Toast Combo 🏆

    Described as the best ever eaten, amazing taste, and perfectly crispy.

    French Toast Combo dish
  2. 2

    Chili Omelette

    Deliciously sizable, rich flavor, topped with generous chili and cheese.

    Chili Omelette dish
  3. 3

    Veggie Tostada with Vegetarian Chili

    Vegetarian chili in the tostada is flavorful, hearty, and satisfying.

    Veggie Tostada with Vegetarian Chili dish

Vibe: Retro ambiance lacks charm

While Charlie's boasts live music and fantastic sea views, it falls short in delivering an enjoyable ambiance overall. With a vaguely off-putting smell and outdated decor, the environment clearly could use some upgrading. Diners also report that consuming alcohol is restricted to the indoor dining area.

  • Great Views

    Views of ocean, pier, and beach frequently enhance dining experience.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Little weird smell, outdated decor, and nofrills environment mentioned as downfalls.

Perks: Provoking parking nightmare

Charlie's notably caters well for families, with its kid-friendly menu, as well as pet owners, with dedicated pet-friendly seating on the patio. Their service is also routinely commended. However, the limited parking spaces nearly negate these convenience aspects, with the frustrating struggle for a spot described as akin to a 'million cars vying for only twenty spaces.'

  • Great Outdoor

    Outdoor seating perfect for sunny days, people watching, and beach proximity.

  • Bad For Groups

    Crowded with tables too close together, uncomfortable for groups.