Charlys Restaurant & Lounge

The only thing better than this trip back to the 70's would have been bumping into Pam Greer at the bar.

We dropped in to Charlys around 10 PM. on a road trip back from Yellowstone.  We were greeted by a large neon sign on the facade which beckoned us in.  The wall was adorned with locals holding up their fish lines showing they had caught their limit. I can only guess that this is where Charlys sources it's walleye.

The restaurant cannot have changed a bit since it opened, the wood paneling and gold accents were complimented by fantastic period sconces and hanging lights. The Coen brothers should really keep this in mind for their next shoot.

The food was hot and fresh, the portions were generous and the beer was cold.  The bartender was thoroughly enjoying some Lita Ford and Survivor although she was only 21, she had worked there since she was eleven.

Do yourself a favor, stop in.  Especially if you have a soft spot for period pieces. Ask Brooke at the bar if she is still planning on becoming an archaeologist or a astronaut.

Ordered the hamburger steak it was burnt on one side could not eat it salad bar was almost empty crowded seating not impressed with anything.

Excellent burgers and sweet potato fries!  The decor is definitely supper-clubby, but it is comfortable.