Chart House

We chose to take my husband’s mother here for her birthday having never been to the area and it was a wonderful experience overall! They not only put us at a beautiful spot overlooking the water, but they also had a personalized card and menu for her. It was lovely! The food and service was top notch! Highly recommend especially for special occasions.

This review is for the Melbourne, Fl location. We came here to celebrate my wife's birthday. We noticed only valet parking when we arrived at 5:30, which is something I do not prefer, but let it slide as we were running late for our reservation. The front desk was swarmed with people looking to get in. This is a popular place and surprising for an early Monday time slot. Being right at the end of a waterfront street, the views were awesome, with most tables getting to enjoy that, making the ambiance worth the trip alone. Our waiter was quite accommodating and helpful. We started out with some drinks. My wife got an excellent Cosmo. I had a subpar Old Fashioned (maraschino cherries are a no no, and the crushed orange slice left the drink hazy with pulp). My son and I ordered off the early menu, which was an excellent value of soup or salad, entre, and dessert. My wife went for one of the regular menue make your own meals. I had the clam chowder, which was a bit too thin but tasted fine. My family had the cesar salads, which were fine, but clearly pre made as the kettus was soggy. I ordered the Hawian Steak medallions with mango sticky rice and ordered it medium. The meat came rare and barely warm. I had to send it back. It came back warmer but still very rare. I gave some to my son, who thought it was way too savory and rare for his palat. My wife was able to substitute her salmon preparation for a nice lemon crusted version, and she really liked it. My son got the Prime Rib, which was cooked a bit rare for his medium order. I do believe the kitchen has difficulty with beef temperature, but he ate through it. For dessert, I had a delicious Creme Brule made to perfection. Thinly, torched top with smooth inner consistency. It's one of the better ones I have eaten. My son got the ice creame sundae option, which was quite good, too. My wife had the mini molten lava cake (with a candle for her birthday), served warm with vanilla ice creame, and covered in crushed Heathbar. We enjoyed that, too. Overall, it was a very nice dinner that had a few blemishes in the meat preparation that took a star off the rating. I think the Early Menu is the best value and would bring us back for more. The regular menu has many more choices, but you will pay about double for nearly the same portions on the value menu. You just have to order before 6:00 pm. We plan to come back if in the area.

First the staff was exceptional. Our server's name was Christian, and she was the best. She went above and beyond to meet our needs. The view was wonderful, looking out onto the bay with fish jumping and a pod of dolphins put on a great show. We arrived early enough to order off the early bird menu. Look over the menu. You would be better to order from the thr regular menu. My wife was totally happy with the evening. I just felt the quality of the food was not what you would expect for the price. The top price should be reflected on the table.