I saw some of the previous highly positive reviews and decided to try this place out with some friends after we picked them up from the airport. The experience from start to finish was superb. My wife and I both agreed that this was one of the best experiences that we have had at a restaurant in a very long time. That first experience left us wanting more and we came back just a week and a half later and enjoyed it just the same!
If you're looking for a great place for a small group gathering or a perfect date restaurant, look no further. The well trained and hard working staff, the perfect ambience, the amazing food, and the solid bar program all work together to provide a flawless experience!
What an experience!!! This spot randomly popped up on my Yelp & I decided to give it a shot. First - this restaurant is inside the pearl hotel. Second - street parking (it's not bad at all, I found parking quick). Third - pretty small menu but does the job.
They have a great happy hour. certain items are only $9 and drinks are on happy hour too. They play movies on the projector & have movie nights on Tuesdays!
I got the roasted carrots, chicken karaage & the fish tacos. The roasted carrots are a must get if you come here. The chicken was 10/10. I'd come back for this alone. I cleared those plates real quick lol. The fish tacos were pretty basic. Just reminded me of a Rubio's taco. The dessert was recommended by the waitress and it was delicious!
To drink I got the apple & eve. It was so good. I'd get this again for sure!
Service was quick & on point. Only one waitress was handling the entire outdoor seating & she handled it well! I'll definitely be back for a movie night!
C+D was genuinely one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in my life. Each dish was hand-crafted and unique, and the drinks were great. The vibe is 60s motel meets clean mod pool bar and worth visiting just for the visuals. Get the herbed carrots, the Japanese fried chicken, and the house salad - trust me! Thank you for the amazing experience!
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Bottom line, Charles + Dinorah is a hidden gem. A delicious dinner and classic movie. Fun!
Service - The service was good. I would say it was exactly what should be expected. We had a reservation and were seated immediately, server came to get our drink order a couple minutes later. We put in our appetizer order and it came out reasonably quick, followed shortly by our entrees. The server checked on us periodically. No complaints.
Noise/Sound - The music was good (a tad quiet) and when the movie was playing, it was a good volume.
Food/Taste - We ordered the Salt and Pepper Calamari as an app. I ordered the Wagyu Beef Burger and my wife ordered the PEI Mussels for entrees. I'm giving the burger 3.5 stars. It was cooked well and didn't taste bad, but the smoked cheddar steals is too overbearing of a flavor. If this burger had regular cheddar or a little milder flavored cheese, I'd give it at least one more star. Overall, the food was pretty good.
Drinks - My wife ordered the Helter Shelter and I ordered the Provisional Negroni. Both were delicious. We ordered seconds.
Price - The cost was fair. I'd say they're right on par with what you'd expect (generally speaking) especially considering we got a movie as well.
Will we return to Charles + Dinorah (The Pearl) in the future? Definitely, if they're playing a movie we want to see.
Incredible experience at their happy hour! Every drink and food item we ordered was excellent, and the staff couldn’t have been nicer. Would definitely love to check out their Wednesday movie nights.
Each dish was of phenomenal presentation and tasted really good. The skirt steak had all these different interesting ingredients. The charcuterie was reeeeeally good with what seemed to be like 30 different ingredients. All in a 60s legit California setting.
Nice place to share small plates with your partner. The food is good. We recommend the beet salad, wagyu carpaccio and the apple dessert.
Great restaurant with Asian influence. Staff is friendly. It is not that big and is on the pool. The is plenty of heating so to will not get cold m recommend
A Hidden Gem! My husband and I had our date night at Charles + Dinorah on a Friday night and it was absolutely perfect! The mood, the setting, the atmosphere were so completely delightful. Great cocktails (try the Time is on My Side), excellent service (ask for Amber), and incredible food (Bravo Chef Peter)!! We LOVED the carpaccio, the raw oysters, the roasted carrots, and the charcuterie board. Great for sharing and sampling a bit of everything. So cool to watch classic films on screen while dining... the intimate outdoor seating was very comfortable with the heat lamps. A real night out, especially for a proper date night. Looking forward to our next visit.
My husband and I went here for our anniversary and I’m pretty positive it was the best food I’ve had in my life. We split the hot wings and I got the cheese plate and crudo. Amazing. My husband had the burger and he said it was juicy and delicious. To top it off, the atmosphere was so unique and fun. Highly recommend!!!
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