I had vaguely heard of Char Bar, but it must have been the catchy name. I had no idea what to expect. Hazel and I walked up from the north, and first saw a huge outdoor space with bars, tables, porch swings and happy people playing croquet and bocce on a lovely Missouri summer evening. Amazing!
We sat inside, being a large group. Service was excellent. I had a Boulevard raddler of sorts, and it was refreshing. I ordered the jackfish sandwich, and it was delicious. Full of large chunks of -- what's that, crazy Asian fruit! -- spicy jackfruit with avocado and cucumber. My side was a tasty and different carrot/golden raisin slaw. The hush puppies are a stand out too--wow. Just wow. Go and try them.
I sat right next to my dad, who ordered the largest platter of meat I've ever seen. (No, he didn't eat the whole thing despite some jokes from the waiters.) Everything I sampled from his platter was tasty. I think Char Bar can give the old BBQ standbys a run for their money.Now to dessert. They offer a concoction called the Velvet Elvis: banana bread-peanut butter ice cream sandwich, spiced walnuts, bananas, cracker jacks, hot fudge and whipped cream topped with a bourbon-soaked cherry. I ordered it, because, come on, Elvis is awesome and you only live once. It was stupendous and fun to share. I probably wouldn't order it again, being just so big and full of stuff! But what an experience. That's livin'.
I can't wait to go back to share Char Bar with Justin, who didn't make the outing. Let's go, like, tomorrow.
My score: 5/5 stars. Perfect.
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