St. Charles Station

Very fortunate to be one of the first to dine here, the remodel is absolutely gorgeous and feels like an enhanced version of the old Lilianna's. The space feels so much more luxurious now! I am obsessed with the new upholstery on the chairs, which are not only stunning but also very comfortable.

The food! We ordered several small plates throughout the meal and would absolutely order any of them again. My biggest favorite was the Pasta dish, the noodles were nice and thin and the flavors were just amazing. Probably my least favorite was the shrimp and grits, only because the shells were left on the shrimp and it made them difficult to eat without making a mess. They did taste very good though.

Ordered a Cosmo from the bar and it got two big thumbs up. Service was prompt and quick! I love that the menu is small and even changes daily, they print a fresh batch every day and ours even had my name on them! You get the keep them at the end of your meal and you can plant them to grow wildflowers. I just love this simple but unique touch.

We can't wait to come back and try more new items off the menu!

What a lovely update to an established favorite! All the best Cajun and Midwest favorites (including the best drinks from the original menu) wrapped up in a supper club package with some new options. Our favorite new inclusion was sides for dinner - you can order any comfort favorites as a side and combine two, three, or four and have a meal! What a great idea. Yum! The service was excellent and the new decor is lovely.

Outstanding food!!! The wait staff was so nice, they worked so hard and they were understaffed that night! Make sure to try the cheese curds....amazing
We will definitely be back!!!

Had an *amazing* dinner with friends! The drinks were wonderful, the staff was friendly and prompt, and the FOOD, uffda, *incredible.* I don't think I'll be able to get the salmon or jambalya our of my head!! And the CORNBREAD, ye gods, *absolutely* stunning.

I used to come before the restaurant was split and renamed, and I gotta say- I *love* what's been done with the space!! Hands down one of my favorite spots near Madison.

On top of that, I cannot recommend this spot highly enough. They pay their employees a *proper hourly wage.* People seem genuinely happy to work there. 6/5 stars.

Outstanding service...went for the New Orleans/Cajun fare. Gumbo was spot-on excellent as was the Duck Confit salad. Will most definitely return!

Food was excellent, but several menu options were not available.

I second what the previous reviewer said about service and atmosphere. We ordered the jambalaya, the shellfish, and the salad. All were fantastic. The hurricane was delicious, too. We're fortunate to have this local gem in Fitchburg!

Ollie's & St. Charles station is my new "office" (comparable to Ann Arbor's "La Dolce Vita/Chop House"). The attention to detail and decor are equisite! The food, its portions, and presentation are HIGH-Quality! And equally important, the staff and vibe make my challenging days feel better! This is my go to spot (I bring ALL visitors here at least once)! This is my new Madison "Office"!!!

What a wonderful dining experience! The restaurant is beautiful, the service is wonderful the food is outstanding! Highly recommend for a special night out!

Outstanding Waite staff!!!!
Outstanding food!
Order the cheese curd appetizer

Great food, great service.
Extra points for a quiet atmosphere for relaxed dining and chatting.

The personalized, plantable menus are a bonus!

A beautiful, quiet space to enjoy a fabulous meal. The service was excellent and the meal was a celebration! Will recommend and will return.

Excellent fare. Beautiful remodel.

Very good food. Still, we waited twenty minutes to place a drink order and fifty to place an order for our entrees in a not-full dining room. Was a bit frustrating but, hey, it all tasted good. Maybe it was a bad night…

The website for Saint Charles Station is features some beautiful entrée photographs, which in part motivated us to try them for Restaurant Week. Another enticement, on the website as well as their Facebook pages, is their farm-to-table approach. Alas, none of the six dishes served resemble what is shown on the web, and only one (a passable arugula salad) tasted remotely farm-to-table. Also note, perhaps during Restaurant Week alone, an enforced 20% gratuity. All-in-all, quite disappointing.

Let me start by saying I'm a big fan of Chef Dave. His lobster mac and cheese at his former restaurant was some of the best I've ever tasted, and I've never had a poor experience with anything associated with his brand.

Until tonight.

I'm in complete disbelief this restaurant is his, because outside of the gorgeous decor and ambiance, it was just plain bad.

We arrived at 5:30pm and, with only two other tables occupied, we didn't get our meal until 7pm. It arrived less than lukewarm. I ordered three sides: Truffle Mac and cheese, Shrimp Etouffee and Jambalaya. The Mac and cheese had the texture of reheated Mac and cheese from a box, flavorless dry and crusty (a far cry from my gooey memories of yore). The other two sides had a monochromatic flavor with cookie cutter cubes of ham and peppers, and the tomatoes tasted like they were out of a can. I asked the server to please heat my food, and it was returned to the table looking worse for the wear and barely warm.

It took another hour to get our check, even though the place was less than half full. And, with the mandatory 20% gratuity added in, it left no room for feedback.

I'd like to chalk this experience up to being a newly opened restaurant, short staffed and still finding its flow, but this place belongs to Chef Dave. Chef Dave is the embodiment of quality and artistry, and there was none of him to be found at St. Charles Station tonight. I'm beyond disappointed.

Hopefully, this was just an off night.

I was hoping for something special as its previous restaurant was one of my go to eateries. My cocktail was good but it took over a half hour to get to me. I ordered a salad and 2 sides as they were out of the entree I wanted and that took another 45 minutes. To say the least I was disappointed. I can see why they didn’t seem busy on a Friday night.