Charlies Bar & Kitchen
Mott Haven-Port Morris, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Charlies Bar & Kitchen is a practical South Bronx pick when ease matters more than a destination dining brief. First-timers should treat lunch as the safer trial run and dinner as the better fit for casual groups or a relaxed bar-kitchen night.
About Charlies Bar & Kitchen
Charlies Bar & Kitchen is a New York City venue with a casual dress code and daily posted hours. For a first visit, the most grounded planning details are simple: it opens at 12 PM every day, closes at 10 PM Monday through Wednesday, 11 PM Thursday, 12 AM Friday and Saturday, and 9 PM Sunday.
Because public details are limited, it is best to plan around the basics rather than assuming a specific cuisine, menu format, price point, chef angle, or awards profile. Treat it as a casual New York City option and confirm current details directly with the venue before making firm plans.
Use the posted hours to choose your timing
The venue opens at 12 PM daily, which gives first-timers a broad window to plan a visit. Monday through Wednesday run from 12 PM to 10 PM, Thursday runs from 12 PM to 11 PM, Friday and Saturday run from 12 PM to 12 AM, and Sunday runs from 12 PM to 9 PM.
Later hours on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday may be more useful if the plan needs an evening option, while Sunday has the earliest closing time. Beyond those hours and the casual dress code, specific service details should be checked with the venue.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Charlies Bar & Kitchen if you want a casual New York City option and the posted hours fit your schedule.
For comparison, Sylvia's, Patsy's Pizza, PB Brasserie steak house, Rosa's At Park, and Azara Kitchen are useful names to compare when timing, group preference, or other planning needs are driving the choice.
For broader planning, use Our full New York City restaurants guide, plus the city guides for hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences. For other planning research, compare against other New York City dining rooms.
Planning details
- Location
- 112 Lincoln Ave, Bronx, NY 10454
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- charliesbarkitchen.com
- Phone
- +1 718 684 2338
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Charlies Bar & Kitchen reads like a true neighbourhood room: it earns loyalty rather than chasing press, and its staying power comes from repeat regulars who 'fill the same stools on the same nights.' The tone is low-stakes and familiar rather than curated for trends, so visitors encounter a welcoming, lived-in space where the ritual of returning is part of the appeal. Expect a cozy, convivial bar where the rhythm of service and the camaraderie of local patrons define the experience more than any flash-in-the-pan concept.
Best For
Charlies suits casual, communal outings — think brunches with friends, casual group dinners, and after-work drop-ins where familiarity matters more than spectacle. The write-up positions it as one of the South Bronx’s steady neighborhood bars, a place built on repetition and reliable plates rather than dining theater. That makes it a solid pick for locals or visitors seeking an authentic Port Morris night out: groups who want an easygoing room and brunch crowds drawn to the kitchen’s signature comfort dishes will feel at home here.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the tried-and-true menu items that underscore Charlies’ neighborhood identity. The signature Fried Chicken Benny, Shrimp & Grits and Jacksborro Chicken Benny are highlighted dishes and signal the kitchen’s comfort-driven focus. Because the room is shaped by regulars and a steady pace of service, order with the expectation that familiar favorites are delivered consistently — and allow the room’s rhythms to set the tone: it’s the sort of place where watching what locals order helps guide first-time choices.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and intimate with lively energy from live music, DJs, and an open kitchen, featuring warm lighting and a welcoming neighborhood pub atmosphere.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Fried Chicken Benny
- Shrimp & Grits
- Jacksborro Chicken Benny
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 112 Lincoln Ave, Bronx, NY 10454
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If you cannot make this work
Try Sylvia's if the group wants a clearer food identity and a soul food anchor. Try Patsy's Pizza if the safer move is a casual pizza meal with less decision-making.
Restaurant context
How it compares for a casual New York City meal
Charlies Bar & Kitchen is the easier, lower-commitment choice when the priority is a relaxed neighborhood meal rather than a clearly defined cuisine. Sylvia's has the stronger identity for soul food, so choose it when the food brief matters more than flexibility. Patsy's Pizza is the more direct value play when pizza is the group's shared answer.
For ambiance, Charlies Bar & Kitchen is the casual bar-kitchen option; PB Brasserie steak house reads as the better special-occasion cross-shop if the group wants a steakhouse frame. Rosa's At Park and Azara Kitchen are sensible alternatives when location and group logistics matter more than a specific dining category.
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Compare Charlies Bar & Kitchen
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Bar & Kitchen | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Rosa's At Park | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Patsy's Pizza | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Azara Kitchen | New York City | , | No published awards |
| PB Brasserie steak house | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Sylvia’s | New York City | Soul Food | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Recommended2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #604 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Charlies Bar & Kitchen?
Start with the basics: Charlies Bar & Kitchen is in New York City, has a casual dress code, and is open daily. Hours are 12 PM to 10 PM Monday through Wednesday, 12 PM to 11 PM Thursday, 12 PM to 12 AM Friday and Saturday, and 12 PM to 9 PM Sunday.
What are alternatives to compare with Charlies Bar & Kitchen?
Consider Rosa's At Park, Patsy's Pizza, Sylvia's, Azara Kitchen, or PB Brasserie steak house depending on the group's preferences and schedule. For Charlies Bar & Kitchen itself, keep the decision grounded in its New York City location, casual dress code, and posted hours.
Is Charlies Bar & Kitchen good for solo dining?
There is not enough information to make a specific solo-dining claim. If you are planning to go alone, use the posted hours to choose a convenient time and confirm any seating or service details directly with the venue.
What should I wear to Charlies Bar & Kitchen?
Casual clothes are appropriate. The dress code for Charlies Bar & Kitchen is casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at Charlies Bar & Kitchen?
The hours show that Charlies Bar & Kitchen opens at 12 PM daily. It closes at 10 PM Monday through Wednesday, 11 PM Thursday, 12 AM Friday and Saturday, and 9 PM Sunday, so the best time depends on your schedule rather than a meal-period recommendation.
Is Charlies Bar & Kitchen good for a special occasion?
There is not enough information to position Charlies Bar & Kitchen as a special-occasion venue. For a more confident plan, compare it with options such as Sylvia's or PB Brasserie steak house and confirm current details directly with the venue.
Can Charlies Bar & Kitchen accommodate groups?
If you are planning with multiple people, contact Charlies Bar & Kitchen directly and confirm availability, timing, and any current policies before you go.
