text: More like starsrounded up because it is an experiencennWhen we ate at Restaurant Charlie in May a few months after they openedthe host told us about the Kaiseki style menu they offered next to the restaurant We were really excited I took my husband here for his birthday in September We ordered the courses at eachnnThe dinner took FOURyesFOUR friggin HOURS sitting on a bar stoolcomfy at first hour but our backs started to ache I wish they offered Aeron chairs and a back massage to go with dinner Better yet Japanese Massage Chairs to use in between courses Put that in the suggestion box The timing was totally unexpectedI almost dozed off Seriously I had to leave the restaurant and walk around to stretch my legs and wake up I do not drink much so the beer probably made me sleepy too We got there at PM first ones in the restaurantlater came a couple who did not staycame another couple and a group of or Overall the place was full They ALL finished before we did Our dinner did not end until PMwe were the last ones therethey close at pm To Chef Hiros and Assistant Chef Matts credit they apologized and gave us some desserts in a tiny box but the wait between some of the dishes were minmin Towards the end it just streched out I wanted to leaveit was not fun anymore I was tired and uncomfortable on the bar stoolnnThe fun factor is watching them prep the dishes You get about bites to finish each dish The sauces are really good you will want to lick the plate but they tend to take center stage over the seafood and meats Quite honestly I like all the small bits around the plate better than the protein itself most of the time Though I did not love everything the sardine salmon ice creamthey get props for being fun and inventive My favorite was the snapper the watermelon rind small bits the cute micro cucumber avocado ice cream and spicy chocolate Also I cannot stand foam on my food really no point in it foam belongs in a cappuccino I do like the chefsthey are friendly Also interesting thingI noticed the missing teeth between the two Chefs I wondered whether they had a pact or something or if they got into a bar fight a couple weeks before no bruises It is was strangely endearing The two obviously respect each othernnThis is nontraditional kaisekiI did like the twistbut realize I much prefer traditional kaisekiand at this price point our total was a little over for two the timing should be perfect and every morsel should have me wanting more well at least the sauces and itty bitty bits around the plate did There are better places you can dine in at this price pointnnTry it here if you do not mind a hour course dinner It is an experience of watching the pros do their thing in an intimate setting The chefs are approachable and casual I would suggest you bring a heating pad and some biofreeze for your back Not fun eating in discomfort