Charley Brown's Restaurant

Charley Brown's Restaurant

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Hours
Sun
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mon
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tue
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wed
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thu
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sat
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.0 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
$10.00 – $29.00
CUISINES
Italian, American
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
meals, features
Menu

Appetizers
Clam Cocktail
6 littlenecks served on the half shell with cocktail sauce
$7.95
Clams Casino
8 littlenecks baked with bacon pepper stuffing
$10.95
Steamed Clams
a dozen littlenecks served with drawn butter and lemon
$11.5
Arancini
fried risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella and pork
$9.95
Herb & Asiago Risotto
$8.95
Eggplant Parmigiana
breaded cutlets baked with sauce and mozzarella
$8.95

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About
Serving hungry Rochestarians since 1967, Charley Brown's provides comfort and happiness in a casual and warm environment. We strive to impress our customers by giving them the highest degree of service possible while satisfying their tastes at fair and reasonable prices.
PRICE RANGE
$10.00 – $29.00
CUISINES
Italian, American
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles142 reviews
Excellent
89
Very good
35
Average
6
Poor
3
Terrible
9

Lisa F
Rochester10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • none
I love this restaurant! First, the ambiance was lovely. quiet, peaceful, elegant, and quant. We ordered haddock french and eggplant parm. both came with a salad and side that was included- we chose baked potato and pasta. the salad came with optional chick peas and croutons. the food was FABULOUS. We ordered off the early bird and ate for less than 40.00 for both of us. The waitress was so kind, easy going and helpful. I wish there were more restaurants liket this in the rochester area.
Written January 12, 2023
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garmac60
Okeechobee45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • none
My wife and I have been coming here for 40 plus years. They have suffered like all small busn with finding help. The owner Ron has been doing the chefing and is doing a great job. He is a great chef and the owner great combination which equals great food. Our favorite entree Lamb chops were excellent the service superb Marcia is the hostess who makes you feel welcome. I recommend you call and make a reservation today you will not be disappointed.
Written July 25, 2021
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Madeleine C
Pittsford31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020 • none
This past Saturday evening we went to Charley Brown's fir our first dine-in meal since the lockdown started. It was like going home again after a long time away. The owners and staff followed the social distancing rules and regulation perfectly with properly spaced tables, etc. Take out is good, but getting to enjoy dining in was WONDERFUL! All our favorite dishes were served by the same staff members and it was like old home week. The food was great, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the wine selections were perfectly paired with our meals, and the desert menu had something for everyone! This uplifting evening showed we will all get back to normal and Charley Brown's will lead the way! So, get out of the kitchen, get out of the house and go to Charley Brown's for a lovely evening that will make the new normal feel like the normal we remember and can still enjoy at this fantastic restaurant!
Written June 17, 2020
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donna c
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • family
My Mother and I went for her birthday.My baked ziti was good but her eggplant parmesan was hideous! 4 super thin, tough pieces of tasteless eggplant.We had to ask for fresh bread as our waiter delivered 4 tiny stale pieces.We've dined there for years but won't be back.
Written July 28, 2022
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Rob R
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • couples
First off called to ask if they had the early bird and was told yes so I proceeded to set up a reservation for 5 and was told there was a cancellation so no problem. Running late called to update for 5:30 and they said no problem. Upon walking in it smelled nice and seemed homey so we proceeded inside. Hostess seated us and we went to order and was told there is no early bird due to it being fathers day. I didn’t argue even though I was told yes originally. We ordered our food - the salad came - it was fine but then the entrees got there and that’s where It went downhill. The chicken cutlet parmigiana taster Like the chicken was frozen then cooked and the sauce with the spaghetti that everyone rants about was gross. I had the chicken French which was ok but the cutlets were very small and too thick. They could have pounded them down a little. Instead of paying 13.95 each we paid $21 each. Two meals inedible and we dropped almost $60. Again it was fathers day so I didn’t raise a stink. Leaving the establishment both my wife and myself had upset stomachs. We will never go back there again and would really and honestly suggest YOU DON’T EITHER !!
Written June 20, 2021
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Melissa L
3 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • friends
My husband, I and 2 other couples go out twice a month and try new restaurants. We decided to try Charlie Browns. It was awful. The waitress was beyond rude when we asked for separate checks. From that point on she would not pay any attention to our table and would go out of her way to ignore us. The fries were under cooked and the portions were tiny. My 14 ounce prime rib was all fat and not medium. It was rare. I could not get my waitresses attention to cook it a little more as she never stopped back. I will never go back and we drove an hour to go. Very disappointed
Written November 14, 2021
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Madeleine C
Pittsford31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • none
Tonight my family went to Charley Brown's to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. What a wonderful take out meal we had! Corned Beef and Cabbage with carrots and potatoes that would have made St. Patrick himself dance a jig from sheer delight! In addition to salads made to order, we each had VERY generous portions of cabbage, carrots, potatoes and, of course, corned beef. It was the best I have every tasted! I even have some left over that I will enjoy for lunch tomorrow. If you missed having dinner from Charley Brown's tonight, be sure to call and order your belated St. Patty's Day dinner. I am sure that the owners will have some left for you. In addition to the fantastic corned beef and cabbage, Charley Brown's has wonderful pasta dishes, vegetarian dishes such as their vegetarian lasagna (my personal favorite!), beef dishes, chicken dishes, and so on. Check out the web site and then give Charley Brown's a call to order lunch or dinner. I guarentee that a meal from Charley Brown's take out will brighten your day no matter the weather or how long you have had to maintain social distancing. A take out meal from Charley Brown's will make everyone feel happy!
Written March 17, 2020
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Lauren V
Rochester49 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • couples
We hadn't been here in many years, I guess I just forget about Charley Brown's. I won't be forgetting anymore!! We went for the early bird dinners, and what an amazing value!! Nice salads included, and WARM BREAD!! Service was wonderful, and the food was good and plenty - I still brought leftovers of my chicken parm home. Hubby had turkey dinner, said it was great, and he raved about the carrots of all things! Highly recommend!!
Written July 15, 2023
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Joan B
Ontario21 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • none
We ordered take out. The onion soup was overly salty, sadly light on the beefy onion flavor it should have and sparse on the onions which included hard to chew pieces. I love onion soup and order almost everywhere and this was just OK and I would never order it again. My Charlie Brown's Salad had the core part of the stem by the root in it. The lettuce did not appear fresh. It was not appealing at all and another thing I will never order again. This was our 53rd wedding anniversary and we were expecting the meal quality to be up to it's usual standards. Now we have had wonderful meals there in the past and I would recommend people try it. It may be that they are understaffed as a lot of places are now.
Written October 4, 2021
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Madeleine C
Pittsford31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2020 • none
This evening my family celebrated Mother's Day with take out dinners from Charley Brown's in Penfield, NY. Our meals started with salads with generous portions of crumbly blu cheese and delicious basalmic salad dressing. An excellent start! For appitizers we shared an order of Artichoke French in a delectible sauce. The serving was enough for two to share and it was fantastic! My house guest enjoyed the Seafood Lasagne. It was a large portion chocked full of lobster, shimp, scallops and crab, artichoke hearts, and a variety of other secret recipe ingredients that combined to create a dish fit for a very special dinner! For my dinner I selected the Portabella mushroom/eggplant vegetarian lasagne. This is one of my favorite dishes from Charley Brown's and this take-out selection was not only wonderful but also generous. I had half for dinner this evening and will have the other half for another meal. This dish is rich in flavor, perfectly cooked vegetables and a chunky marinara sauce that is the best I have ever tasted. Make sure you use the fresh, crusty Italian bread that comes with your meal to enjoy this delicious sauce! This wonderful dining experience has definitely dispelled my lock-down, house-bound blues. It is so exciting to have a wonderful, delicious, elegant meal perpared perfectly by the gifted chefs at Charley Brown's. So, if you are tired of cooking and want a fantastic meal cooked for you check out the menu at Charley Brown's Restaurant in Penfield and order your favorite selection to go. It will brighten your palate and your day!
Written May 10, 2020
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Madeleine C
Pittsford31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • none
The chefs at Charley Brown's have done it again! Since the restaurant has opened again for indoor dining, the chefs' specials have been new, very creative, delicious and exciting! Scallop Scampi! I have never had this before and it was fantastic! The ingredients are a secret but the flavor is one that everyone who likes seafood should try! This is the best Scampi I have ever had! The Beefsteak Tomato Salad, the Prime Rib Stroganoff, and the Pan Seared Mahi were also made better than ever with creative twists that had to be tasted to believed. If you are looking for an exciting restaurant to enjoy elegant indoor dining, Charley Brown's is the place. They are observing all social distancing guiidelines and our server Beth was gracious and wonderful. I am definitely looking forward to my next visit to Charley Brown's to try another of the chefs' dinner features.
Written July 22, 2020
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edward03
Rochester96 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020 • none
We were surprised to get a reservation as we thought it was Father’s Day. It wasn’t. Social distancing was carefully maintained, and all staff was masked. Drinks were brought quickly. The salads were perfect filled with great ingredients. We both ordered Veal Parmigiana. It was fantastic. It was perfectly cooked and loaded with cheese and sauce. I couldn’t finish mine, so they packed it for me. I asked for an extra scoop of sauce which was graciously provided. I had half for lunch today and will have the rest tomorrow. Service was perfect. Will be back soon!
Written June 15, 2020
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cheryl m
Okeechobee5 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • none
THis used to be our go to place . We'd been going there for over forty years . BUt the quality has gone down, down ,down . The menu has remained the same for near those forty years and a change should have been done LONG ago . The prices are HIGH for the quality . Once they took thier lamb off the menu [ my last go to meal } we were done . Started to look for less expensive place with better food and we have found several . Very sad to see what has happened to our favorite place !
Written August 8, 2022
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Darren S
Lower Hutt8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2020 • none
Excellent meal and very good service. The ribeye on the bone was very nice, also recommend the mussels and seafood chowder!
Written May 31, 2020
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terryleeo
10 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • none
Very nice place and excellent food. We had a large group of ladies and I did not hear anyone complain about the food. Staff was very friendly!
Written January 18, 2020
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