What to order at Char Restaurant

Must order
Prime filet with the crab cake starter.
Editor tip
Saturday and Sunday brunch from 10:30; the piano bar runs on most weeknight evenings.
CuisineSoul food
Price$$$$
Tasting menu$70
ChefChar team
Book ahead1 week
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Location

Address: 431 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111

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