It's plain, simple and obvious: those who've given (or plan to give) Charley's a bad review don't know what the heck they're talking about. Every time I visit the sunshine state, I go out of my way and make it a point to visit Charley's (Florida's finest and certainly one of the finest steakhouses in the US). Their cooking techniques are surely unique. The steak, cooked over a fire pit of orange wood, doesn't meet the quality standards of a Peter Luger's, Chicago Chop House, Bobby Van's or River Palm Terrace, but it's definitely fine eating. The bottom line is Florida beef doesn't have as much flavor, even though rated US Prime. The wine list is fairly priced and the side dishes / appetizers are fare. The seafood lacks, certainly the sign of a one-sided steakhouse. Go there for the boneless strip; it's the best cut in the house.
Pros: Steak, Cooking over pit
Cons: Distance From WDW, Appetizers
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