"Charlie's Kitchen, a Harvard Square institution known for its burgers and lively bar, is temporarily closed after the decades-old restaurant appears to deal with significant water damage, according to a video. Owners posted the video to social media, showing 14 seconds of a water-covered floor, along with parts of ceiling panel on the ground. Dripping water could also be heard in the shared clip."
""Unfortunately Charlie's will be closed until further notice," text over the video read. "We look forward to seeing you when we get everything back [in] order." It isn't immediately clear what happened or what timeline Charlie's Kitchen is looking at in order to reopen. Boston.com reached out to Charlie's for more details but did not hear back from ownership in time for publication."
"Their video, shared Wednesday morning, was met with dozens of comments from patrons disheartened by the news of a temporarily shuttered Charlie's. "Oh no!!!! Sending yall so much support. You're the reason I met the love of my life!!" one user commented. "Oh man this sucks!! Please keep us posted on any crowdfunding," another user wrote. Others chimed in to offer support for the restaurant team."
Charlie's Kitchen in Harvard Square is temporarily closed after a video posted by ownership shows significant water covering the interior. The clip captures 14 seconds of a water-covered floor, parts of ceiling panel on the ground, and audible dripping. Text over the video stated the restaurant will be closed until further notice and that staff look forward to reopening when everything is back in order. The cause of the damage and a reopening timeline remain unclear, and the restaurant did not respond to media requests for details before publication. The post drew dozens of supportive patron comments. Charlie's has operated since 1951 and is now owned by David Toraji Oshima, who took over in 2024 and retained much of the venue while adding Hawaiian-inspired menu items.
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