Such a great little place with a great steakhouse menu as well as options for those not getting a NY Strip or Filet. Service EVEN on a busy Saturday night was fantastic and enjoying the vibrant street life of Red Bank on a Saturday outside (with some help from outdoor heaters) made it a great night out for our smaller party. Well worth going to. read more

Won't be coming back :/ paid nearly $400 for 3 of us, the waitstaff was very nice but the food wasn't worth nearly what I paid.. The drinks should be way better for nearly $20 a drink.. just overall very disappointing. Damn shame. $8-9 for Sparkling water thats more the a beer on tap!?! If you are gonna charge $70-$150 per steak and $20 per drink then it better be beyond good.. & Unfortunately I wasn't even full when I left.. lol The sides were average... Mashed Potatoes and Spinach were nearly $30 and it was basic & plain. The one time I really wanna splurge and have a nice dinner, I was very disappointed.. & I wish I felt otherwise. For $300+!?! What did I even pay for the atmosphere?? Going to 2 Star instead of 3 because of the crazy pricing. :/ read more

I've been to this restaurant a few years back and wanted to go to a steakhouse for my birthday. There food is great the restaurant is beautiful inside and parking is easy read more

Char Steakhouse - Appetizers - Steakhouses Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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Food was delicious, big portions of meat so bring an empty stomach. The wine and beer list was definitely long, the cocktail list was not as long but they had a full bar and willing to create about anything. Showed up with no reservation on a saturday night and we were seated within 10 mins. The inside was very loud, combination of loud music and people speaking above the music level. Pricey!! Plates were for the most part $45 and above. Their sides were delicious, heavy on the garlic which I love. read more

The worst steak I have ever had. 70 bucks for a piece of shoe leather man I could have gone to outback. The place is dated as well and the service was just ok. Man save yourself the pain and go to any place read more

I've driven by Char Steakhouse multiple times and have always wanted to give it a try. We decided to go for a celebratory dinner on a Friday night. We made reservations and upon arrival were promptly seated. I was surprised at how large the restaurant is despite the seemingly small exterior. The restaurant is nicely decorated with a modern theme. We had a table for two at the second level with a view of the chandelier. The restaurant was very busy. Our server was attentive and promptly brought out popover for the table. It was very peppery which I was not expecting. We split a steak for two, Mac and cheese, and the death by potatoes. I found the steak to be a little chewy and perhaps not the best quality. It wasn't overcooked but I was underwhelmed and the Mac n cheese was just okay. The potatoes were the best part of the meal. They come in a little pot with truffle in the middle. Our server advised that we stir it up to evenly mix the truffle flavor. We wrapped up with the creme brûlée. Overall, the service and drinks were good but the steak left a bit to be desired. read more

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I have never had a warm meal for 400 dollars in my life. When I addressed my concerns about the meal I got an "I'm sorry" and thats it. Meal wasn't correctly cooked and was an overall disappointment, you can get a better steak at any local diner or chain restaurant... not worth the trendy hype at all. read more

Char Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Formerly known as Ashes, this steakhouse has been in the heart of Red Bank now for a few years. The staff was excellent especially Erik who served us. The meal was excellent as was the ambiance. If you want to take a date here, this might be the place to impress. The drinks are impeccable. The food is also excellent and you should be aware that everything is a la carte. I must mention that the potato gratin was par excellence, but it was $20, really? The restaurant has a second floor which holds over thirty tables, a service bar and a dessert kitchen. I assume it's for private parties, since there wasn't anyone up there. The parking in Red Bank has always been a problem so allow for that if you have reservations. Meters are in effect til 6 pm. An average cost for two, including beverages, dessert and tip will be a buck fifteen. read more

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Their staff is gorgeous and well trained, exceptionally attentive. Their drinks beyond perfect. Their food was delicious I cannot wait to return. read more

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Char offers great food and service at a table. A disappointing trend however is the poor service at the bar. My most recent experience by far is the worst. Waited multiple times to order while the bartender chatted with other staff members completely ignoring bar guests. Considering I was one of four people at the bar the lack of service was concerning. Waited ten minutes to order food until yelling across the bar cause she was too busy feeding olives to a waitress. Word to management, people pay a lot of money to dine here, you may need to invest in older staff or just more mature people who value their guests over hanging out. read more

Mother's Day dinner was a great success. The seafood tower amazing. We shared a huge Porterhouse among 3 people and it was plenty. Side dishes were very nice. Pierre, our waiter, friendly and instructive. The hostesses are beautiful!!! An epic experience in Red Bank at Char. read more

I was weary of trying this place because of the 3 star overall score, but was surprisingly pleased with my dining experience here. The food was very good, my steak came out medium when I asked for medium rare, hence the 4 star review instead of 5. Still flavorful though! Desert was great, definitely recommend the brownie. Service and ambiance were both good. read more

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I've spent a lot of time walking around downtown Red Bank and always wondered what went on inside the tinted windows of Char. I got my chance on a recent date night and found that the interior matches as expected, a hip and modern dark atmosphere accented with orange and bustling with life on a Friday night. Our waiter was very engaging through our first visit with very attentive waitstaff supporting him. For appetizers, we ordered the Calamari and a special Hamachi tartare. The calamari was lightly battered and crispy, but my date and I were puzzled over the inclusion of mustard. Not even an aioli, but we let it slide and marked it in the upper half of calamari we've had. The Hamachi was very mild, a tasteful small portion coated in a tangy dressing topped with avocado and caviar. For the main course, I got the Surf and Turf and was thrilled by the presentation. The lobster was tender and perfectly cooked, and mostly removed from the shell already. The filet mignon was probably the second best I'd had in my life. My companion ordered the 14 oz. NY Strip and found it similarly tasteful, but I thought it was a little tough for my preferences (likely just my preference for tender cuts). The main dishes don't come with sides, so we also ordered sautéed spinach to cut through all the meat. But I was fixated on the Death By Potatoes. In truth, it's mashed potatoes with cheese and truffle shavings. Our waiter told us to mix it through in the little pot it came in. The texture was very fine, but it's not the best or most memorable potatoes I've had. Just a quirky name, worth trying once. We were stuffed! A good dinner, though a little pricey at $160 for two. read more

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They did a fairly good job at social distancing but it seemed like some of the tables upstairs were a little close. Lollipop lamb chops were delicious medium-rare. The Cobb salad was really good, tossed in a slightly citrus dressing with crumbled blue cheese and topped with bacon. The NY strip (12oz) was cooked perfectly as requested, medium, with minimal fat. The creamed spinach, sautéed mushrooms, and potatoes au gratin were all solidly prepared and the Manhattans slid down. Bourbon bread pudding was the perfect ending....I rolled myself out. read more

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So happy we went but was not blown away. Drinks were great, ambiance beautiful, servers very nice but food was just ok. Drinks - cosmopolitan and spicy margarita, dinner- new york strip and ribeye with lobster. read more

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Let me preface that the food is good (not great for the money) but the reason for the 3 stars is for service and overall ambiance and here's why. Went to Char to celebrate our 10 year anniversary, being it's a steakhouse, we knew there would be a dress code. We get to the restaurant and felt very over dressed as we saw fellow patrons in cutoff shorts and flip flops. Not what I want to see while dining in a "fine" establishment. The second issue we had was the feeling of being rushed - we tried to order a Starter and were told to order everything at once. I didn't like this as I had gastric sleeve surgery and am not sure how much I can eat so I like to see the portion sizes. Fine, we order the whole meal: starter, salad, entree and side all at once. Then I was told "the entree is not big enough to share". Ummm, I didn't ask that. I felt like we were rushed so our table could be turned quickly on a Saturday night. Not a great way to spend an anniversary dinner. My husband literally had his fork full of his crab cake and they tried to take his plate away! Overall, the food was decent we had a crab cake, wedge salad and the surf & turf. We were going to have dessert and more drinks but we were forced to eat our food so fast I almost threw up. read more

Char Steakhouse - White Cosmopolitan - Steakhouses Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Saw mixed reviews about this restaurant and have to say I'd dine there again. The staff was top notch to start and extremely attentive and knowledgeable. My steak was cooked to perfection and darn near melted in my mouth. Sounds silly but even the baked potato with just butter tasted better than most establishments. Obviously little pricey but you pay what you get and was worth it. read more

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I visited Char for a party for my god daughter today. This is the second time I have been here and I wanted to wait until my second visit to confirm my review. This is definitely the best restaurant in this part, if not all of New Jersey. They specialize in steaks of course, but their entire menu is delicious. From the moment you walk in the door you immediately sense that you are in an upscale restaurant. From the hostess to the bus people, the level of professionalism is unparalleled. Our waiter, Anthony, was superb and provided a detailed description of every item we questioned on the menu. There is plenty of space in between each table. So, you have a level of privacy for intimate dinners. However, they can accommodate large parties without effecting any other patrons. The bar atmosphere is elegant with a level of comfort that allows for every type of customer to feel at home. So, if you are either a local who has yet to experience Char or are visiting the area and are looking for a great dining experience..stop by Char..you will not be disappointed. read more

Broad street in Red Bank has the right idea. Close traffic off to vehicles, allow restaurants to spread out into streets, take over side streets. Make reservations, my friend and I were lucky to get a seat at Char and only wait 30 mins. Other restaurants on Broad street had over a 2 hour wait list! Excellent steak, fresh salad, and warm bread served with excellent service. Don't forget a full bar and summer drink and dessert was key lime pie! Dinner menu had seafood section and the burgers looked outstanding. I decided to have a ribeye steak since Char is a steakhouse. But next time I would like to have a burger or the seafood menu looked delicious as well ! Red Bank closes part of Broad Street to vehicle traffic Thursday- Sunday from 4pm- 10pm. Find a parking spot make a reservation and enjoy an evening read more

Char Steakhouse - Social distancing dinning area - Steakhouses Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Honestly my second time there & will not be back, for multiple reasons. We had a reservation for 7:45 and did not get sat until 8:20, not sure what the point was to make a reservation. When the highlight of the meal at a steakhouse is dessert that's how you know it's a red flag. The French onion soup was so sweet it actually made me sick. Small portions from what we ordered, the steak and fries were season-less, when I go out to eat I rarely ever add additional salt, but for this it is mandatory. Also super upsetting we were sat at a table in the middle of traffic, my jacket was stepped on throughout the night, my bag kept falling off the chair, I didn't even know you could check your coat until I saw them offer it to the other guests except us. The cherry on top was when we asked the host for a different table before sitting it was still a small table but one side was a booth and lighting was better, she said they were saving it for a bigger party and fakely smiled appearing she was coming up with this excuse on the top of her head, but low and behold that table sat vacant the whole time we dined and they sat a party for 2 at the bigger table right next to it , super disappointing and for the money you spend it was over hyped, if I am going to spend the amount of money money I did for 2 on a meal I should be able to really enjoy it and want to recommend this place to others, however that is not the case. For almost $300.00 I rate it a 5/10, super disappointing. The hosts should be more accommodating and the chef needs to learn a thing or two about seasoning . Also restaurant is outdated, save or spend the extra money and go elsewhere, I knew it was going to be disappointing from our first experience. I regret the reservation , along with the calories. Wish I could say thanks for the hospitality , I can make the food better myself and not be treated poorly. read more

Char Steakhouse - Calamari, overly sweet French onion soup - Steakhouses Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

haven't been here in years but we received a gift card so we decided to use it for christmas eve !! everything was great i'm not sure why people have anything bad to say. only complaint was we were put on the 3rd floor which was rather cold & never seemed to heat up even when more tables began getting sat around us, still a moderate chill. Justin our server was knowledgeable & helpful accommodating us with our 2yr old daughter getting her mac&chz out quick so we could continue to enjoy our nice dinner. we shared the fried burrata app & meat and potatoes app - DELISH! they also serve the meat and potatoes as a meal but this was just enough. we got steaks for dinner, cooked to our liking perfectly. we shared the death by potatoes which were super flavorful & the brussel sprouts which were also excellent. i had a special martini from the special's menu i don't remember the name but it was great. definitely need to remember to keep Char on my radar i forgot they existed, not anymore! go! enjoy! read more

Char Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Every weekend we driving from Manthathan to visit Char, its a must. We seat at the bar and enjoyed it a lot. Food is always perfect and delicious, atmosfer as well but what impersessd me a the most (every time I there) is PERFECT managment (sorry I still dont know manager name and I should - will fix it next visist :0). The way Char Red Bank is run should be a egzample to many resaturant I visit in the city. Smooth, professional every employess know what to do and but at the same you dont feel they are under preassuere, Always watch it toatlly impressed !!! We will be there again this comig Sunday (could not miss it) For popers, lamb lollipops, burger and many diffrent things plus nice cold beere and glass of vine. See you guys !!!!! Looking to it read more

Took my wife here for her birthday. I was not impressed at all. The interior is beautiful and has great anmbiance. We ordered Calamari and lobster bisque as appetizers. My wife said the bisque was amazing, very good. The Calarmari was very chewy. For entrees, I ordered the NY strip, and my wife ordered the ribeye. The steak was tasty but was slightly tough. The service was friendly. Overalls it was very overpriced. It was definitely not worth the price. read more

Not sure how this place is only 3 stars. People commented about the ambiance which I get to a point. I mean you are in red bank not midtown manhattan. Come on! The atmosphere was good enough but the food was above average. Service was also spot on. Pierre was our waiter and he couldn't have been more nice. As for starters we went with the wedge salad and it was the best appetizer we had. It had just the right hint of acid from the dressing, saltiness from bacon, freshness from the lettuce, and funkyness from the blue cheese to make the dish delicious. The truffle fries could have been a little more crunchy so a little underwhelmed by those. The kobe meatball comes as one big meatball with sauce. It was pretty good but not sure it was kobe beef. Sauce had a hint of spice to it that added to the dish. I ordered the pork chop with some hot peppers on top. The special was the hot peppers with a lobster tail but I am not the biggest lobster guy so skipped the lobster and stuck with peppers. It was a little spicy so if you cant handle heat its not for you.the porkchop was cooked perfectly though. read more

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We've been here a few times but the food and service are no longer acceptable. Bread was stale, mashed potatoes were gritty and the tuna steak was full of connective tissue and a nightmare to eat. read more

It was ok. It's in down town Red Bank so in a nice area. The ambiance was a little off. Service was very good. Food was ok but not amazing. I don't think I would go back. read more

it was crazy cool had a blast thanks a lot for the fun time. Had a delicious steak.Delicious potatoes and great drinks read more

Char Steakhouse - Stuffed Mushrooms - Steakhouses Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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There are better choices for the amount of money you will spend on a meal here. I prefer Peter Luger or Wolfgang much better for similar price. read more

Foods good. Not as good as they charge. Had a reservation last night . Waited 30 minutes longer to get seated. Had to ask the hostess , one of the four, what the delay was. We had a party of 8 and the bill was $1000. Standing there waiting in lobby , not once does a manager come by and say anything. And it wasn't super busy , and plenty of staff, just no urgency. Been there before and it was better. Our waiter Eric was good and food came out in good time. read more

The 3 hosts stood around with a not so good attitude. First impression is huge in my opinion. My waiter was very attentive. I ordered the tomahawk steak medium rare, lobster tail, Cesar salad, and cheese cake. Salad was great. Lobster tail and tomahawk was cooked to perfection. Cheese cake was very good. read more

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Over priced and snooty staff. Totally overrated and there are much better restaurants in redbank !!

Used to be good. Used to have phenomenal food and great service. Its just not good any longer. Arrogant wait staff, poor service and food that is not nearly as good as it once was. read more

Went here Friday for a coworkers 50th birthday. Wasn't my choice to eat here on a Friday during Lent though. But went anyway. They weren't busy probably because of it being a Lenten Friday. We went to the bar first as we waited for 3 more people from our party to arrive. We ordered a round of drinks while waiting. I ordered a scotch old fashioned, asked for Glenlivet 15, they only had 12. Disappointment already. You'd think a place like this would have 15. This might've been my least favorite old fashioned I've ever had and only drank it because I didn't want to waste it. The food and appetizers were good. Wouldn't say great. I have to say though, my steak was cooked perfectly. Hot pink center. We love hot pink centers, don't we? The seasoned fries as a side were the best side for me. We tried creamed spinach, and mashed potatoes as well. Have to say though, the staff was excellent. Our server Milena, was very attentive & personable as well as the rest of the staff. Might've been the best experience there. The prices are a little too much for this place & what you get. We were better off staying in Staten Island and going to a local spot. But it's Red Bank & you pay for the area. Should've gone to Red Rock down the block and paid less for a better evening of food & drinks. read more

It was a really frustrating dinner. Steak was blend and overpriced. All menu was ala carte, so you paying for everything. For the price of the food the garments should be included. Been Brazilian I can do better steak at home. Also cheaper! read more

Everything you want from a steakhouse, great food, terrific ambiance and top-notch service right in downtown Red Bank. I'd say the location is as perfect as it can get... smack dab in the center of downtown Red bank. Whether you're here barhopping, shopping, or just checking out this "mini city" Char is right in the middle of it all! If you're on a romantic date or a business dinner, this is a great selection. A very efficient, professional waiter staff awaits you to tend to your every need. If you're with the family looking to eat, this could be a little pricey for you. My waiter, Brandon, was extremely knowledgeable and professional. I never had to call for him he was right there whenever needed. They began with a selection of very delicious breads. The portions here are generous for a high-end restaurant, and that includes the bread. A large piece of absolutely delicious bread is always a great way to start a meal. For dinner I tried the crab legs sliders. I wanted to try something different. Delicious. A little dry but extremely flavorful. It came with fries. I noticed that fries is one of their side dishes here, and for the same price there were other sides such as a baked potato, mashed potatoes, spinach, etc. I asked if I could exchange the fries for a baked potato, since the price was exactly the same for both of them. The answer was no. NO substitutions. I tried to explain that they were all the same price. It fell on deaf ears. I was surprised and have never had a request like this denied at one of the better restaurants. Times are changing and many people do not want to eat french fries anymore. For this I will subtract one star from my rating. Recommended for a full service steakhouse with all the ambience and service you could ask for in downtown Red Bank. Pricey but priced appropriately for the level of quality and service here. read more

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Meatball appetizer delish! Ribeye was perfectly seasoned and cooked! Best meal of the night. Filet mignon and lobster could have been better. Filet was bland extremely lack luster, lobster saved the dish. Mushroom buttons were boring wish we picked a better side or an appetizer as a side. Very expensive be prepared. We had a sweet waitress didn't get her name but she was a total foodie ! Drink was awesome. It was called chargarita read more

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Service is HORRIBLE, 2 hours and still no main course. Took over an hour for apps after spending over $500 on wine. Do yourself a favor and go elseware read more

After visiting char twice I am settling on 4 stars. The A la Carte menu can be a bit pricey but the food is quality. I had filet mignon both visits and it was fantastic and cooked to perfection. Parking can be tricky depending on how busy the down town area of red bank is that night, there is not a private lot. I was underwhelmed by the dining room. It felt very crammed and not to the caliber I was expecting. Even so, the service was phenomenal the servers were very knowledgeable. There is complimentary bread basket in which you can pick from a variety of house made bread. I chose the focaccia and it was amazing! For our appetizer we had the tuna tartare. I was unimpressed with this especially the presentation! If you look in my photos you'll see it was in an aluminum tuna can... that was very off to me. It made a tinny sound and did not speak luxury...It was weird! Tuna cans are $1 and this is a high end restaurant. It didn't translate well for me. The tuna was high grade but there wasn't enough avocado in it. Other than that filet mignon is the was to go 8oz $37.95 side dishes are ~$8 I had the creamed spinach which I love. I had the Char-Garita which was a specialty cocktail that had burnt orange juice. I wouldn't order again. $13 I will definitely be back but I would request to be seated upstairs or in the back especially if celebrating a special occasion. Until next time, Tara B. read more

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Dined here recently- atmosphere was nice however was seated in an upstairs room which I disliked. Up the stairs- down the stairs- not for me. Drinks seemed to be fine except a little slow on serving. Next was bread - I prefer you just put the bread on the table instead of rationing it with a single selection and it was cold and not very good. Butter was rationed on the table had to ask for more and it took forever. Apps were just ok. Wedge was not good using outside dark green leaves of iceberg lettuce. Hardly any dressing. Crab cake was just passable- and very small in size for price. Petite filet was requested medium and it was well overcooked and dry as a bone with no flavor. Loaded baked potato seemed like it was sitting a while as the cheese had hardened over the top. Not good. Broccoli was hard and lacked flavor seemed just steamed. Desserts were fine but unremarkable. Service overall was a bit slow and inattentive-One and done for me here. read more

Zuma here. I went to Char a little while ago in NJ, and I have to say that the steak I ordered there was the absolute WORST I have ever had, dude. Let's just say it wasn't a good birthday dinner for me because the steak was burnt to a crisp after ordering it med. Rare. The squash soup that I ordered tasted like wood. That's all I can describe it as. The wait time was ridiculous and you could not even order a drink while waiting for your table. I really do mean it when I say that Char is the worst steak house I have ever been to. This pup's not happy, dude. The sight of a char steak house makes me sick. *Gag*. Never again. read more

Char Steakhouse - My reaction. - Steakhouses Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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