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ABOUT US

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OUR STORY

A Savannah native, Charlie Golson’s interest in the French language and culture took him to Paris in the early 1970’s. After a long stint in the fast paced hotel kitchens of Washington DC, he was ready to move back closer to home and start a family. It was at that time he was able to open up a one room French bistro that would showcase the food and culture that he was so fond of. The restaurant has grown over the years, but the ‘Green Star’ remains steadfast in offering the finest ingredients the Low country has to offer with a menu that is hand written daily.



No longer the small one room bistro, the restaurant has since moved to a spacious location on New Orleans Road, which many mistake for a welcoming Southern home. In true family fashion, Charlie’s children now carry on the restaurant tradition. Palmer, Charlie’s son spends much of his time in the kitchen researching local purveyors and meticulously butchering fresh fish and meats on a daily basis. Charlie’s daughter, Margaret, is a certified sommelier under the Court of Master Sommeliers and is responsible for curating the award-winning wine list.


Focusing predominately on fresh local seafood with a French, Lowcountry flare, Charlie’s is the place for good food, good wine and unforgettable memories all enjoyed in a quaint French country atmosphere.

CHEF JOE GALLUZZI

Joe Galluzzi leads our culinary team with his expertise he has gained over the past two decades in kitchens. He started at Charlie's in 2019 as sous chef, and has advanced to Executive Chef more recently.  Growing up in an Italian family in Irvington, NJ Joe acquired an appreciation for the restaurant life from his grandfather. He made his way to the Lowcountry in 2011 to be closer to family. With strong language skills in Spanish and Italian Joe loves to travel with his wife, and make the most of any time off.

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