What a really great spot. We came for a work dinner, not knowing what to expect, and it could not have been a nicer evening. The food was fantastic, from the very first appetizer to the delicious dessert cups at the end. The service was even better. The people were really lovely and the ambiance was warm and intimate. Perfect night. Thank you!
Ashley P
Had our wedding ceremony and reception here, and it was everything we dreamed of! Maggie and her team were OUTSTANDING - they worked with us through every step of planning and helped my vision for our intimate, dinner-party wedding come to life. I thought I'd have to skimp on traditions for our unique and small wedding, but the team at Charley Dove ensured we had everything we needed for the most memorable night of our lives. They even allowed me to bring in some decor of my own to ensure the night lived up to my imagination - and they set it all up for us!The food was amazing and guests consistently came up to us to say it was the best wedding food they've had. Special shout out to the head server, Bastion, and his team - our friends and family raved about the level of service they provided all night. Every dietary request was met without hesitation, drinks were never empty, and they navigated the unique requests of 45 people so efficiently, with grace and kindness.I am so so grateful we decided to hold our ceremony and reception at Charley Dove. This place holds a special place in our hearts, and we can't wait to host other events here. If you're looking for an intimate event space for a special milestone, you won't regret Charley Dove!
Lisa Yoest
I hosted a business dinner at Charley Dove and everything was perfect. The food was absolutely delicious and was beautifully plated. I took the Creative Director's recommendations on the menu and it did not disappoint. The staff was friendly and attentive. The set up worked perfectly for us - intimate without being crowded. Our party had colleagues from across the US and Europe, and they all raved about this hidden gem. Highly highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sra Chongbanyatcharoen
BYOD place. The scallops were heaven!! The Coq Au Vin was amazing - definitely the juicest chicken I have had.
Candi R.
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
Julie Bogush
Awesome service! We tried 3 appetizers. Excellent fried Festa, very good wild shrimp and good octopus.
Lindsey Marandola
Delicious dinner in a wonderful location and with generous portion sizes. The octopus was our favorite, but the short ribs and eggplant were also fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lindsey Zionts
Delicious dinner in a wonderful location and with generous portion sizes. The octopus was our favorite, but the short ribs and eggplant were also fantastic.
Maleewan K.
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.
Aarti Patel
My family hosted a private party here and it was phenomenal from start to finish. The staff was incredibly helpful with organizing details and the service was top notch during the event. Everyone raved about the food and ambiance. Will definitely be visiting many more times to come for dining out!
Best food ever. So creative and innovative. Such care was taken in the presentation too! The Beet and Prawn apps were the best and the Eggplant and Branzano entrees were to die for! You also have to get the chocolate gnosh and the rice pudding for dessert. Great service too! Will make this a regular place!
Cate S
Delicious dinner, lovely setting and friendly service. The fish entrees were superb as were the desserts. Great addition to the neighborhood! And it's BYOB.
LibertyAndJustice ForAll
I haven't been here since it was Audrey Clair. Easy Five Star! The food was absolutely phenomenal! The servers were polite and very attentive! The ambiance was excellent also. BYOBWe were a birthday party of 10 with two people eating kosher, two people halal and a vegetarian.The appetizers were very vegetarian and pescatarian (kosher) friendly. Very colorful, vibrant and imaginative. The eggplant and bronzino were praised by everybody and the braised veal ribs were amazing! The desserts were small, simple and delicious.Overall five star experience and I will be going back soon.Vegetarian options: Plenty of appetizer and several entree vegetarian optionsDietary restrictions: Very kosher and halal friendly
Catherine C.
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.
Agnes H.
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.
What a really great spot. We came for a work dinner, not knowing what to expect, and it could not have been a nicer evening. The food was fantastic, from the very first appetizer to the delicious dessert cups at the end. The service was even better. The people were really lovely and the ambiance was warm and intimate. Perfect night. Thank you!
Had our wedding ceremony and reception here, and it was everything we dreamed of! Maggie and her team were OUTSTANDING - they worked with us through every step of planning and helped my vision for our intimate, dinner-party wedding come to life. I thought I'd have to skimp on traditions for our unique and small wedding, but the team at Charley Dove ensured we had everything we needed for the most memorable night of our lives. They even allowed me to bring in some decor of my own to ensure the night lived up to my imagination - and they set it all up for us!The food was amazing and guests consistently came up to us to say it was the best wedding food they've had. Special shout out to the head server, Bastion, and his team - our friends and family raved about the level of service they provided all night. Every dietary request was met without hesitation, drinks were never empty, and they navigated the unique requests of 45 people so efficiently, with grace and kindness.I am so so grateful we decided to hold our ceremony and reception at Charley Dove. This place holds a special place in our hearts, and we can't wait to host other events here. If you're looking for an intimate event space for a special milestone, you won't regret Charley Dove!
I hosted a business dinner at Charley Dove and everything was perfect. The food was absolutely delicious and was beautifully plated. I took the Creative Director's recommendations on the menu and it did not disappoint. The staff was friendly and attentive. The set up worked perfectly for us - intimate without being crowded. Our party had colleagues from across the US and Europe, and they all raved about this hidden gem. Highly highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BYOD place. The scallops were heaven!! The Coq Au Vin was amazing - definitely the juicest chicken I have had.
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
Awesome service! We tried 3 appetizers. Excellent fried Festa, very good wild shrimp and good octopus.
Delicious dinner in a wonderful location and with generous portion sizes. The octopus was our favorite, but the short ribs and eggplant were also fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious dinner in a wonderful location and with generous portion sizes. The octopus was our favorite, but the short ribs and eggplant were also fantastic.
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.
My family hosted a private party here and it was phenomenal from start to finish. The staff was incredibly helpful with organizing details and the service was top notch during the event. Everyone raved about the food and ambiance. Will definitely be visiting many more times to come for dining out!
Restaurantji Recommends
Best food ever. So creative and innovative. Such care was taken in the presentation too! The Beet and Prawn apps were the best and the Eggplant and Branzano entrees were to die for! You also have to get the chocolate gnosh and the rice pudding for dessert. Great service too! Will make this a regular place!
Delicious dinner, lovely setting and friendly service. The fish entrees were superb as were the desserts. Great addition to the neighborhood! And it's BYOB.
I haven't been here since it was Audrey Clair. Easy Five Star! The food was absolutely phenomenal! The servers were polite and very attentive! The ambiance was excellent also. BYOBWe were a birthday party of 10 with two people eating kosher, two people halal and a vegetarian.The appetizers were very vegetarian and pescatarian (kosher) friendly. Very colorful, vibrant and imaginative. The eggplant and bronzino were praised by everybody and the braised veal ribs were amazing! The desserts were small, simple and delicious.Overall five star experience and I will be going back soon.Vegetarian options: Plenty of appetizer and several entree vegetarian optionsDietary restrictions: Very kosher and halal friendly
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.
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.