1 block Natalie Caudill Beef gets a European accent at Charolais. The main dining room mixes homey country French touches, like lacy curtains, with sleeker accents, such as dramatic vases in recessed wall niches and bold iron chandeliers. An imposing bar is the focal point of its own room.
Meals usually begin with a retro flair.
The lean beef was nicely seasoned and served with toast points. Soups and salads were fine, though they didn't live up to the expectations set by the appetizers. The chop was firm-textured and moist, a fine meal on its own. These tiny white kidney beans are somewhat scarce on local menus, and we found them well-prepared, with a delicately smoky flavor. A nicely appointed wine list offers moderately priced quaffs by the glass and bottle.