Char House on the Boulevard is a Wheeling restaurant - well, just outside of Wheeling - that has a certain charm to it. It's a little removed from the hustle and bustle and there are some small touches that make it a bit unique.
For example, they have a lovely outdoor area dotted with string lights and trees wrapped in lights. It's like a high-end tree house that if it were warmer, I would have opted to sit outside.
Instead, my parents and I went inside to grab a bite to eat. And, as soon as you walk in, there's a little shop area that has products for sale - both from the restaurant and from other producers.
The restaurant itself has some modern touches with its lighting - but still comfy.
And look how cute that happy couple is. But let's get down to business.
I started with a caprese salad with steak. Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic drizzle. This was delicious - I love a good caprese. And balsamic with steak? Love.
I also had a bowl of soup that I enjoyed and a sandwich called The Smoky Peach.
The sandwich included Char House smoked sliced turkey, brie cheese, crispy onions, smothered with Peach jam on a brioche bun.
A few things would have made this sandwich better for me - like 5x the amount of peach jam, crispier onions and hunks of turkey. It wasn't bad, but I do think there's room for improvement.
My parents tried the fish sandwiches, which they seemed to like OK enough. Next time, I'd like to try a steak, but gotta get there around dinner time for that one.
Grade: B
