Charred - Midlothian, VA
Summary
Charred in Midlothian, VA is a woodfired oven and brews restaurant outside of Richmond, VA. They offer a trendy, clean, industrial atmosphere with an assortment of burgers and pizza. During my visit I tried the meatball appetizer and the fried catfish sandwich with Nashville fries.
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What I Ordered
Wood Fire Meatballs
$12
The meatball appetizer consisted of four large meatballs in marinara sauce in a little skillet with a side of toasted bread. The meatballs were large and tasty. The seasoning was not anything special but the sauce was pleasant.
Fried Catfish Sandwich & Fries
$13
The fried catfish sandwich was fried catfish, tartar sauce, lettuce, pickle, and tomato on a brioche bun. This sandwich is very large. I found that the catfish was well fired and crisp, but it had a lot of thick breading on it that really lacked flavor. Additionally, it could have used a lot more sauce and pickles. It was a pleasant sandwich but on the dry side and rather bland. On the other hand, the Nashville fires were quite good. The seasoning added a lot of flavor but was not spicy. Also, the fries were nice and crispy. Overall, the catfish sandwich was a decent meal with a large serving but it was a bit disappointing.
Overall Food
Charred is a wood fired oven and craft bear spot. They have concise menu of wood fired pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches as well as a full bar. I dined in at lunch time but I believe they have a similar menu at dinner. Overall, I thought the serving sizes were large and the food was enjoyable, but not particularly impressive.
Service
The service at Charred was good. The waitress was very friendly and quick. However, she really didn’t offer any genuine recommendations when I inquired.
Atmosphere
Size
There are about 15 tables and a full bar.
Who Goes Here?
I think mostly couples on dates and groups of coworkers eat there.
Overall Atmosphere
The atmosphere at Charred is very modern and industrial. There is not décor just sturdy wood and metal furniture and lots of windows. It has a somewhat classy hip ambience while keeping it casual.
Location
Charred in Midlothian, VA has a very good location outside of Richmond, VA. It has plenty of parking available and several neighboring shops and restaurants. Additionally, it is along bustling Hull Street and very close to the interstate.
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Value for money
The value at Charred is fair. They offer a classy, clean, atmosphere with good service. The prices are on the medium high side considering their food is decent but pretty mediocre.
Overall
Overall, Charred was very OK. They come across as one of those trendy burger & brew places that get by with higher prices because of their aesthetics. The food had good serving sizes and was pleasant but on the bland and dry side. All in all, it was a pleasant place to eat, but I wouldn’t give it a glowing recommendation.
