Charred Swift Creek - Midlothian

We finally checked this restaurant off our bucket list tonight. The food was decent, although a bit pricey. We started with the meatball appetizer, which was quite tasty. For our main course, we shared the white chicken pizza, and I was quite happy with both dishes. We ordered a lemon dessert but received the crème brûlée cheesecake instead, which turned out to be really good. However, I wasn't very impressed with the service. I'm not sure if I'll make a second visit, as our bucket list is long, but if we do, there are a few more things I'd like to try!

The prices are a bit high, and unfortunately, I wasn’t really impressed with the food. It was just average for me. On a positive note, I appreciate that they donate $1 from every pizza sold on Mondays to charity. The meatballs lacked flavor, and the Margherita Pizza was nothing special. Interestingly, I found that both tasted a bit better the next day. The Brussels sprouts were dry and also just okay; adding balsamic glaze improved them slightly, but I generally prefer steamed Brussels sprouts over roasted ones. The Orange Crush (or maybe it was Tangerine Smash?) was also just alright. I've heard many people rave about this place, so perhaps it was just an off day for me or the restaurant. I'd be willing to give it another shot in the future.

The ambiance is fantastic, and the background music adds to the atmosphere. There's plenty of space both inside and outside, and they even have a private room for small gatherings equipped with a large projection screen. The servers are attentive, although the service was a bit slow, likely due to ongoing staffing challenges. Despite the hour-long wait for our food after being seated, it was absolutely worth it. Everything arrived hot, well-prepared, and beautifully plated. Every dish was delicious. The owner, James, stopped by to ask for our honest feedback; he was very friendly and even offered us a discount for our candidness. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we will definitely be returning.

We were headed to a nearby restaurant when CHARRED caught my wife 's eye. We switched gears and went inside. Glad we did. Ordering from the Brunch menu we had a Brunch Pizza and a Brunch Burger . Last minute decision to switch restaurants, and excellent choices off the menu made for a nice lunch. The decor was very comfortable and our server was friendly and efficient. Good marks all around.

Had the Meatball as an appetizer, very tasty. The shrimp and grits for my entree. It was excellent. Shared the Creme Brulle cheesecake and the triple chocolate (I think). Both were very good