we enjoyed a special evening at a very special place. Both the food and the service were outstanding! We had a very pleasant server who went out of her way to add to the experience - and OMG! The food was SUPERB! Well prepared with many little touches and flourishes that made each of the flavors and textures stand out. Certainly not "cheap eats", but this was not the occasion for that, and Charcoal was absolutely worth every single penny... and, given the quality, really a bargain. read more

We had a casual fine dining experience here and were so happy to stumble upon this hidden gem. Based on everything we ordered, I'd confidently say the entire menu is probably outstanding. Even without a reservation, the hostess seated us right away. We chose to dine on the patio, which was absolutely perfect on a beautiful sunny day. Our wonderful waitress started us off with a crisp house Chardonnay (highly recommend!), followed by our appetizers. We ordered the burrata, the beet salad, and added the bread service and every bite was fantastic. For our entrées, I had the scallops while my partner ordered the steak salad. The food was exceptional. Every dish featured fresh, high-quality ingredients, was beautifully presented, and had perfectly balanced flavors. It was the kind of meal that felt both elegant and fresh, with no complaints whatsoever. Our waitress was attentive throughout the meal and made excellent recommendations that elevated the experience even more. From the welcoming service to the outstanding food and beautiful patio, everything exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back. read more

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First time at Charcoal as we wanted a new dinner option. We will be back! The cocktails were unique and really excellent, specifically the Harry Callahan and Black Manhattan. For our group of 4, we went with the Santa Maria Platter for (4) and were not disappointed. This was a blend of steak, chicken, sausage, and salad to start. The meat was cooked perfectly and flavors bursting! read more

FLAVORS : 9 ATMOSPHERE: 8.5 SERVICE: 8 Grilled Beet was something i do not find often at any restaurants. It complements well w other meat dishes..Recommend sitting at the bar close to the fire grill where you see all the actions..I would go back CHARCOAL again. read more

I forgot how cute the downtown Edmonds area is! My work group and I decided to have dinner at Charcoal, which was convenient for me since I was working nearby. Staff were attentive and the space is modern with an open kitchen. My group ordered the roasted beets, grilled calamari, and steak lettuce cups. I really enjoyed the roasted beets and the grilled calamari - I would highly recommend ordering those. I wasn't particularly a fan the steak lettuce cups. For dinner I ordered the Picanha. I would happily order that again - great flavor from the fat cap and I actually couldn't even finish it. My group also ordered the duck confit from the fresh sheet, the salmon and the steak salad, which they enjoyed. We also ordered dessert. We had the cheesecake and the sorbet. I'm a fan cheesecake already and Charcoal's cheesecake just added a spin with the carmelized pineapple. I don't live in the area, but I would add Charcoal to my list if I did! read more

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Very mixed feelings about this place, as we had very back and forth experience. Came here with a large group for a special celebration (the manager of our group had called the restaurant in advance and asked for permission for this celebration and permission for things like small decorations at the table, which was all OKed in advance). While the majority of the staff were excellent, there was one front hostess that really went out of her way to be very rude to our group and kept coming over (she was not our waitress who was great). She really spoke down on us in regards to tone, hovered, and was overall very standoffish, hovering and glaring at us (for example, adding different rules - when we all mingled around the guest of honor when he came, she immediately came over and said "Ok, I need you to sit down now to order", saying that we couldn't do certain things e.g. when we had a group photo, there was a flash and she immediately chastised us with "no flash photography" immediately, etc). She eventually left (shift ended?) and we were able to have a more quiet pleasant evening after that without having pressure or feeling like we were problematic (we were trying to be respectful and mindful of other patrons and were overall as considerate as a large corporate group could be and other patrons did not seem to mind - several tables around us even interacted with ours/got the attention of our group to congratulate the guest of honor). We ordered different appetizers and drinks. The bread and burrata were standard, I wasn't a fan of their calamari (which was soft and not very seared, which was unexpected). I tried both the steak (the 12 oz sirloin which was $75 and also got to try the scallops). The majority of the group who tried the steaks (mostly filet mignon's and sirloins) were satisfied. I thought the steak had a nice char flavor (from the charcoal namesake) and the potato that accompanied it was layered and crispy. However, the scallops which I tried (a part of the surf and turf) came out very small and overcooked unfortunately, which was disappointing for a $45 dish. I think the total came out to well over $110 per person before tip and tax from the entrees, appetizers and drinks, which does put things on the slightly pricier side. Foodwise, I would say the steak was tasty (albeit over $70) and the atmosphere of the restaurant was nice, but wasn't a fan of the other dishes. Service was mixed, with it being an overall pleasant experience, but one person can really ruin the atmosphere. Probably would try a different place in the future just due to the inconsistent experience. read more

Charcoal - New American Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Only stopped in for drinks while on a stroll around Main Street. The bartender, Anne, was spectacular and introduced us to a new amaro by creating a cocktail for us. We didn't eat, but the food coming out around us looked great. 10/10 will return to try the grub. read more

Charcoal - Bartenders choice and Tango with Frida - New American Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

So happy to have an innovative and delicious restaurant in Edmonds! Love this place... definitely the place to go for special occasions. read more

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Delicious anniversary dinner at Charcoal in downtown Edmonds! We were pleasantly surprised to find out it's all day happy hour on Mondays, so started off with a mellow Old Fashioned cocktail. We shared the bone marrow that was very rich yet matched well with pickled radish. For dinner I had the scallops that were seared well and came with lots of veggies, though found the beet puree to be too sweet to match. My wife had the generous portion sized mushroom tagliatelle, and my daughter said her duck confit was one of the best she's tasted. We ended with a dark chocolate torte that was super decadent yet not overfilling. Service was attentive but not overbearing, and I liked the modern decor and the peaks into the next door art gallery, that is nice to enjoy while eating! Definitely will be back for more of the menu! read more

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Went here on a Tuesday where bottles of wine are half off! Our first time and it's a unique venue, modern casual, connected to an art gallery. Didn't get to the gallery side - but definitely next time! Ann, our server was great and gave us an excellent wine pairing that went well with everyone's entrées. Our group had the salmon, pork tenderloin, smash burger and prime picanha. My pork tenderloin was cooked well and had good flavors. Everyone loved their food as well. I would go back to try the shared platter offerings. read more

Perfection, 5 stars all around- service, ambiance, food and cocktails. - the cocktails were perfect, didn't meet one I didn't love (smoke wagon, Harry Callahan , Hemingway 2 , French bishop) - I love starting with a not so sweet, pink drink and the Hemingway 2 was it!! A tad citrus made it refreshing and very pretty . - pickled vegetables were a refreshing start. Loved the grilled halumi cheese! - Mushroom tagliatelle- fresh, creamy, served piping hot, absolutely delicious - prime picanha steak was tender and melted in my mouth. The potato cake fried in duck fat was crispy on the outside and absolutely delectable. - chocolate torte dessert and a cup of coffee was the perfect way to end the evening! I can't wait to go back! read more

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We came here for our anniversary and absolutely loved the food, service, and vibe. The food. We ordered the bone marrow appetizer and it was absolutely delicious. The pickled radish balanced the bone marrow so well, and the flavor of the marrow w the seasoning was a great balance of savory flavors. The Santa Maria Plate had chicken, picanha, skirt steak, and sausage, but we asked for the extra surf and turf that came with scallops and prawn. The meat was very well prepared, with specific high marks for the skirt steak. Perfectly cooked and had that charcoal flavor you just can't recreate. The resateaunt is situated next to an art gallery and offers views into the gallery which is such a nice design touch and adds to the overall ambiance and experience. The serve was also high quality and very attentive. Overall, we had a great experience and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a date night. read more

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I've eaten here quite a few times and like the service and overall restaurant feel. Generally speaking the steaks are solid and enjoy the chicken and duck mains as well. Where I've been disappointed is with specials. Generally the chef specials seem to be mediocre. On the last visit I had Brussel sprout Caesar that just didn't pop. I also tried their seasonal crafted cocktail and it fell short. Lastly I had their charcoal dusted pork. It was cooked perfectly however the puree, cabbage and pear didn't pair well with the pork. At least for me, the current chef creations are falling short on flavor combinations. They read great on the menu, however average when hitting the pallet read more

While the other menu items are intriguing, I went with a group that was set on having the shared mixed grill experience - we opted for the "Che Vamos!" enhancement. It was fabulous, and soooo much food for 4 people. There were leftovers, but not for lack of appetite/collective trying. I would like to return to try some of the à la carte options, but the mixed grill was a really fun introduction to the various proteins available on the menu, as well as some of the sides. read more

Charcoal - Santa Maria Mixed Grill, Che Vamos! - New American Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Kale salad was dry, it genuinely wasn't massaged enough so it was extremely bitter and the dressing was no where to be found. However, the duck and sausage itself was ok...but the duck over a bed of beans was an interesting choice, but the thing that made me wanna take away 3 stars was the flavor of the beans and lack of basic service. It had no taste and I couldn't understand what the purpose of the beans were? It definitely wasn't for presentation or flavor and i feel like literally any single other vegetable would've accompanied the duck better. Maybe it's not meant to understood. Service was below par. Besides the initial greeting and order taking + food drop off we didn't get checked in on or even get asked how we were doing. Someone else dropped the check and it took 20 minutes for them to process the payment. We don't know where our server went after food drop off. Overall, this place was mid. I may try it again though. read more

Service was great. Food was mediocre. We got the meat board and the steak was VERY garlicky! So much so that we couldn't finish it. The sausage was surprisingly good. The chicken was - meh! Doubt we'll be back for awhile, if ever... read more

Service was excellent. Friendly staff. Prompt service. No complaints. Drinks were ample and tasty. Definitely a cocktail bar of my liking. Extensive wine menu as well. The vibe is so nice and chill. Now the food, I got the clams and then the smash burger from the happy hour menu. The clams were not washed properly and halfway through the crunch of dirt was a bit much. The smash burger was amazing. The fries were even better. I was really put off by the clams. I'm pretty sure I'll go back though just for the drinks and the vibes. I'll skip the clams next. read more

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I absolutely love this place, the service and food is amazing. Wish their chairs were a little more soft but otherwise can't complain. Cute little place with a full bar and business casual vibe We have been here twice, and can't wait to go back. We recently got: The burrata which was a nice spin on the typical dish if you are not a fan of tomatoes We also got the calamari steak salad which was different I got my go to the duck, I want it again already and the pork. Highly recommend a little pricey but worth it read more

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Great food, especially the grill, but also the seafood. The kitchen will customize for allergies and sensitivities, or just likes and dislikes. Service is very attentive. We didn't have to wait for refills of water or of drinks. Prices are on the high side, but the quality is there, and there are cheaper options like the burger. Ambiance is on the fancier side. Dress well. Perfect restaurant for a business meal, meeting the in-laws, a nice date etc. read more

Food very good though I really question a $7 charge for a perfectly ordinary small baguette that wasn't even especially fresh. Service lackluster - Ryan was completely indifferent. Took forever to take both our drink order and then our food order. Standing around until we caught his eye --then he'd move away. Apparently we did something to make him hate us. The table next to us was seated at least a half hour after we arrived and they caught up to us (had a different server). read more

Delicious! Highly recommend the Mussels! Done with a tomato based broth, super delicious and nice sized mussels. Others dishes we tried was the fries, kale Caesar with chicken, Duck, and Scallops. The only dish that fell a little short was the duck, but the scallops were perfectly cooked and the whole meal was very flavorful. Street parking and happy hour from 4-5 read more

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I have been wanting to try Charcoal for awhile so went there in a date night. It is a great dining experience! Excellent service, friendly staff and a great location. We started out with the brioche rolls and roasted beets. Two great apps with lots of flavors! For dinner we had the pork tenderloin and the mushroom Tagliatelle. The flavors of our dinners were absolutely delicious! My pasta and steak were spot on and a great combo. I tried my girlfriends pork tenderloin when she was done and it may be one of the best things I have tasted at a restaurant. The depth of flavors in this dish are absolutely delicious and decadent. If you get this try to get a complete bite, with everything on it. You will not be sorry. No picture but we also had the olive oil chocolate cake which was a perfect finish. Will definitely be back!! read more

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Everything was absolutely incredible! I'm amazed at the consistency every time! Beautiful dishes with delectable flavor combinations and refreshing cocktails! I can't get enough! read more

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In short Great cocktails & ambiance, food is solid for the most part. Decent entry into the competition for your special-occasion dining dollar in the south county. In long We've been excited to try this place since even before it opened--the buzz has been really good. It's right downtown, which, in Edmonds, means parking will be a pain on Saturday nights (until maybe 8:00, when everyone around here goes home). It's in a corner suite on a hill, which means it has a bit of a daylight-basement effect since the streets are rising around it. But the high ceilings and 2 full walls of windows make it feel bright and airy. Lots of nice art up (there's a full gallery next door) and modern light fixtures brighten the space further. Service is relaxed but on point. They seem to staff just-right--a host, a tender, a couple servers, maybe one expo on the floor, for about 40 diners max. We scoured the menu a couple times beforehand, in delighted anticipation. This was my pick for my birthday dinner with family. It didn't even occur to us until we were leaving that the menu does NOT heavily emphasize grilled and smoked things, despite the name of the joint. What we did leave wondering was whether at least one of us should have ordered a steak. Friends have raved about the steaks here, and they're certainly the most-expensive menu items. We poked around the other parts of the menu, with kinda-average results. Asparagus Appetizer, with romesco, herbed goat cheese, and toasted nuts. We got 4 spears with tips, & 12-15 short spears under those (tips removed). Asparagus, coming into season now, is $2.99/lb at the grocery store. This was $18 for about 3-4oz of greens. I might get this again but only at HH prices. Bone marrow Decent portion, cooked rarer than I've had marrow elsewhere. The crostini were crunchy-hard, like croutons. Bacon jam on top, along with thin slices of onion. I think I prefer mustard and chewy bread with marrow. Thankfully, more and more menus feature marrow these days. Mushroom tagliatelle Very successful dish. Rich creamy sauce, chewy noodles, bright fresh peas adding some sweetness. Duck breast Perfectly cooked breast, just juicy enough to add flavor to the sauce underneath but none of the oiliness or greasiness that often threatens a serving of duck. The potatoes were a little too sweet, maybe due to the tart cherries, which were definitely too sweet for me. Kale was pretty good. Clams frites Solid bowl of clams, great flavor and crispness on the fries. Cocktails 4 for $61 before tip. Great value given the level of quality--these were all expertly made. Highlight(s) of the evening. Hemingway #2--bright and refreshing, visually beautiful. Tango with Frida--tangy and smoky, looked just like the Hemingway except a different shade of color. Dirty martini--not the biggest challenge for their talented bartender, but perfectly done. Smoke Wagon--rich, savory/seasoned, light sweetness and smoke. In the end, we'd come back for HH. The prices here set a level of expectation that's a little beyond what's on the plate, especially given that several places even in the Edmonds Bowl are dialed in on above-average (up to great) food. We liked most of the experience an awful lot, and none of it was disappointing, just needed cleanup in the details here and there. read more

Charcoal - L-R: Tango with Frida Hemingway #2 Both highly recommended - New American Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

We've been here a couple of times now for dinner with some friends who are regulars. Service has been great and the food is even better. The menu is somewhat limited but changes regularly which is nice. We've come here for dinner a couple of times now and enjoyed everything we've ordered. We came here last weekend and were seated promptly (I definitely recommend making a reservation because this place gets packed). Our waitress was great and attentive without being overbearing. We all ordered a cocktail to start and they came out quickly. My husband and I ordered a side of fries to share as a starter and then split the duck breast and pork chop. Their fries are insanely good. They're super crispy and delicious. You can also order them as truffle fries if you want. The duck is delicious and pairs well with the puree and reduction. We've ordered it a couple of times now and it's been perfectly cooked both times. The surprise stand out was the pork chop. I'm not a huge pork fan but I loved this. The flavor was incredible and it wasn't dry at all like pork can be. I highly recommend ordering this. For dessert I got the s'mores parfait which is yummy and not overly sweet. My husband got the coffee crème brûlée which he enjoyed. read more

Charcoal - Duck breast - New American Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Cozy upscale restaurant, open swanky art gallery type setting, spacious with modern ambiance, attentive service and delicious food. Executive chef making all the dishes. Unique, transparent view of the kitchen and food prep depending on where you sit. Filet mignon was devoured by my boyfriend, I enjoyed the pan seared chicken dish. read more

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A cute little spot in Edmonds! Parking was easy on the street. Cool decor and ambiance. A bit noisy but tolerable. Drinks here are amazing and quite unique...one ordered at our table had duck fat, surprisingly tasty in a cocktail. The Walworth Rd was my favorite drink. Our server was attentive and very kind. Started with the Brussels sprouts and baguette. Both were okay for starters. 3/4 at our table had to get the squid ink spaghetti. It was pretty good. Not something I'm dying to go out just to eat again, but good. Overall would definitely come back. A great spot for date night, double date night, or a group! read more

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If Charcoal was in Seattle it would still be one of the top restaurants, we're so lucky to have this establishment in Edmonds. The staff is excellent, atmosphere is unique and beautiful but the food is the star, it is PHENOMENAL. Take yourself to Charcoal if you haven't already! read more

Feels like a lunch place. Simply too informal to justify the dinner prices. Uninspired food.

Great new find up in Edmonds! We went to celebrate my birthday and the server greeted us with some complimentary champagne which was very nice of them! Everything we ordered was delicious. It seems they keep changing the menu slightly based on the season - especially the dessert. Would love to go back and try some other dishes! The interior was very nice too. Seems like it's connected to an art gallery which I think was closed when we went but if you go early enough I think you have access to it. read more

Went here for the first time after many great recommendations! Our server was great! Ambiance great! Food pretty good. Steak was a bit over cooked. Vegetables were very over seasoned/salted. Potatoes were French fries. The crab gnocchi was amazing! read more

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Everything is grilled over the Charcoal and has a smoke element to it. Who knew I would enjoy smoked baked carrots? But dammmmnnn it was good, came with a hummus and delectable sauce. Of course we had the steak and duck dishes. Greeted with a champagne toast for our anniversary, we had reservations and noted we were celebrating. Most places don't pay attention to that but they totally did, I love the personal touches. Wish the place had a little bit more mood lighting, since it did feel like walking into my office.... read more

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I went here earlier and I'm ready to go back. So delicious! The Manila clams and Caesar salad were memorable. I was unsure of the Caesar since I'm not a fan of kale but it was so good. Service was great as well. Left with a happy face and a satisfied stomach. read more

Charcoal - Manila clams and Caesar salad - New American Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

What a beautiful restaurant I haven't seen before on Main St! We had plans to go somewhere else before seeing a play but there was an extended wait. I walked up Main St. and was pleasantly surprised at the menu options. I asked the hostess if she thought there would be enough time to have dinner before our 8pm show and she went back to ask the chef and staff in the kitchen. They relayed the message that we were good to go! So we had the calamari steaks, pickled veggies, Dungeness crab linguini, and the Mahi Mahi special. The food was beautifully plated and was delicious. The linguini seemed to be homemade, which I didn't expect. My friend ordered a pinot, and Charcoal's take on a French 75 and we were out of there in 40 minutes. Our server was super helpful and kind - we didn't have a rushed experience despite being in a time crunch. We will definitely come back in the future! read more

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I returned to Charcoal, an old favorite, for a friends birthday . The service was still excellent. Acoustic panels have reduced the clamour. But something has happened to what used to be the high quality of the food. The 4 scallops, now small, whereas previously they had been large, had been brined to the point they no longer had any of the sweet scallop flavor. The searing was barely noticeable. I sent the plate back, but the second plate was almost as heavily salted indicating it was the result of unnecessary brining, not salt added during cooking. The tiny chunks of rock hard panceta beneath the sallop were too small and hard to slice. They were mixed with tiny bits of raw cauliflower, Swiss chard, and one or two undistinguished slightly sweet, bland sauces. The menu mentioned jalapeno tartar, perhaps it was made from a special variety of jalapeno with no heat. The king salmon had great flavor, but the texture was soggy. The restaurant had used frozen fish, --they used to serve fresh salmon-- but did not mention it on the menu. What used to be a delicious roasted brussel sprout salad with a light zesty, fresh Caesar dressing, now tasted like it was made with crunchily underdone blanched brussel sprouts, with no evidence of having been roasted, and a bland, creamy Caesar dressing. it's sad that a restaurant that once served some of the best food anywhere has fallen so far. Perhaps most Edmonds diners don't care about the quality if food, or simply don't now the the difference. We judicious diners who do care can only grieve for the loss. read more

Very quick and friendly service. Food was excellent and innovative. Flavors were balanced and had depth. Cocktails were balanced. Definitely will go again. read more

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Great food and service. My only comment that is negitive is they should have a 10 ounce ribeye steak. They have a sirloin that is about that size but sirloin doesn't come close to being as flavorful as a ribeye cooked over charcoal. read more

What a wonderful experience! Amazing service and wonderful food. I would recommend this (and have) to anyone and everyone. The value to quality, PLUS the level of service, was amazing and missing in so many restaurants today. Well Done Charcoal! I have never had something as unassuming as asparagus blow me away. Well Done Charcoal read more

Lovely service and Devine food! Highly recommended for a nice classy evening Had the pickled vegetables and the mushroom tagliatelle everything was delicious! read more

Charcoal absolutely blew us away! We came in with a large extended family -- parents who love fine dining and kids who were exhausted after a long day on the harbor -- and everyone left raving about the meal. The charcoal theme is beautifully woven into the menu and elevates every dish. Highlights for us included the pork tenderloin with carrot purée and red cabbage (perfectly cooked, with incredible depth of flavor), a seared filet mignon that melted in your mouth, and the grilled calamari salad with ponzu, which was bright, fresh, and beautifully balanced. The service was outstanding -- warm, attentive, and thoughtful. The Manager noticed our kids were tired and arranged for their meals to come out quickly so the adults could truly savor our courses without stress. A small gesture that made a big difference. And to our surprise, the kids devoured the bone marrow on crostini -- who knew? Charcoal delivers an exceptional meal, great atmosphere, and top-tier service. This is now a must-visit whenever we're in town. Highly recommend! read more