Fantastic service, people, and amazing food! The food is consistently just right. Steaks are always cooked perfectly to order. Bartenders are spot on every time. Cierra, Zack, Brie and Jeff are all mixologists, not just 'slinging drinks.' Miranda and Angelique run things well and keep things running smoothly! Enjoy! read more

Service was great! Celebrating the Anniversary:). Rained a little on us while dining outside - sort of nice at first. Moved under shelter quickly by staff. Food - filet was great. Cooked (medium) perfectly for me; hubbies ribeye was over cooked - he requested medium well - got well done. Ordered the donuts - I mean onion rings! Size of donuts!!! - 6 onion rings per order. Way to big! Doughy inside - onion slice like 1" wide. They were also greasy. Overall meal was pricey for what you get. Ambiance outside was great! Lighted patio. Ate during a downtown event so people up & down street - felt like big city. Waitress was great! Very friendly and had great recommendations. read more

Charred Oak Grill - Filet, onion rings - New American Near Me - Somerset, Kentucky

The perks of Charred Oak Whiskey Grill are the atmosphere, outdoor seating, and service. I love the attention to detail in the decor and the service was great! They also have a lengthy bourbon selection and cocktail menu. For me, the food was just okay. I got the brisket tacos and Brussels sprouts. The brisket in the tacos was good and had good flavor, but there wasn't a lot of meat in them. The bulk of the taco was full of lettuce with a sprinkling of brisket on top. It also didn't come with any type of sauce and I felt like a sauce was needed. The Brussels sprouts felt boiled. They were extremely soft and didn't have a lot of flavor. They had a lengthy menu and I'd be open to giving it another try and order something else. read more

Mark was our server and was wonderful. The food was great. The weather was perfect so we sat on the patio.

So fortunate to have a great restaurant downtown with good food and good service and a great vibe. Went for my son's birthday and had a great time. The onion rings are a must get. I had the ahi tuna and wedge salad. Very good and lite. read more

Charred Oak Grill - New American Near Me - Somerset, Kentucky

Came in for a dinner while on a business trip in the area. They have a comprehensive bourbon list and some other whiskies too. I had the smash burger and fries, which were tasty. Since I was by myself I ate at the bar. The bartenders were very friendly and helped me order a unique bourbon for my after dinner drink. read more

Great service top to bottom, food was delicious and good portions! Drinks were a little wild- huge whiskey menu! Check them out for sure

Excellent restaurant in a quaint, small town. It's usually hard to find a restaurant serving quality food like this in a small town, but Charred Oak nailed it. We are chicken wing lovers and the wing sauce was the best we've ever had. We enjoyed the burgers for our main meal. The vast beer and liquor selection was enjoyable. Our kids had fun playing old school arcade games. The atmosphere and vibe was on point with the restaurant name. Our server was knowledgeable and provided an excellent, attentive service. read more

Wow! This place is COOL! I've never seen so much bourbon!! Just call it the bourbon bar south lol. Decor is spot on, pool tables - Good vibes! Clean. My table was a little rocky. Eh. The waitress was also tending bar so she didn't come out to check on us after the food came out so, we needed ranch, sweet tea (all ice) & cheese for the sweet potato fries (don't recommend) cheese dip is a negative'. My bourbon burger was spot on! The buffalo wings were apparently slimy and my son's friend threw up! I didn't know this until we left! She also gave his friend the kids meal - boy is 6'0+ 370lbs and size 15 shoes. Snack. I'd totally check it out again. I'm their defense we came at closing so ya know! Double espresso martini is as AWESOME! read more

Charred Oak Grill - Double Espresso martini - New American Near Me - Somerset, Kentucky

Was visiting from out of town and stopped by to try. Had the nacho appetizer which was amazing. For the bourbon tacos with sweet potato fries. Also the roasted Brussel Sprouts were delicious. Ask for a side of bourbon sauce. Very friendly staff and beautiful ambience. read more

See all

Great food and service. Never disappointed. Burgers are always a great choice. Try the brisket tacos. Best whiskey selection in town.

Food is pretty average. service was slow with only about 20 customers. 15 minutes to get first drink. server came by about every 10 minutes or so. overall not bad but value not at level of prices. read more

We LOVED this place!! Best nachoes we've ever had, the homemade tortilla chips is def what made it! I loved the bacon cheeseburger I got too- def get the waffle fries and dip them in the bourbon glaze sauce! Omg! Me and my husband went back the next week when we were in town again! Will def be back! read more

Great food and service! Drinks, apps, entree and desserts! All 10/10! So nice to have a spot near lake Cumberland we can look forward to dining at when in town! read more

Hubby and I celebrated a recent move to town with a bottle of wine (a Spanish red blend), which was lovely for $25. We shared the Bourbon Sriracha wings. They could have been my most favorite wings ever. We also shared the ribeye steak and a house salad with "warm bacon vinegar" dressing. The steak was perfectly charred- go figure! The char added a wonderful flavor. The salad was awesome. I would recommend all 3 dishes and the wine. Our server (Josh, I think) was great. The restaurant looks new and has fun decor. We sat at a high top at the bar. read more

Charred Oak Grill - Bourbon Sriracha wings. - New American Near Me - Somerset, Kentucky

We love coming to Charred Oak most weekends when we visit the lake. Particularly on Friday's because they always have live music and all the musicians have been great! The service is great and the good is also delicious! Food options for everyone, so even your pick eaters are covered. They have a huge bourbon selection and also a good variety of beer, wine, and cocktails. We usually can find a seat fairly easy at the bar, but I have seen occasional short waits for the traditional dining seating, but then again this is on a busy Friday night. If you're in the Somerset area I highly recommend checking this place out, you won't be disappointed! read more

We dropped in for the first time. Area was clean and staff was super efficient. Our waitress did not "loose" us as what is common now a days. Large screen TVs were in goo position. Sound was moderate and not over powering. You could carry on a conversation with out appearing to scream.The Bourbon sriracha wings were amazing. The Ahi Tuna (something hard to get right in a non costal area was "perfect". The Smokehouse Burger was cooked to perfection. The Super Salad is highly recommended if you are looking for a nutritious meal that contains all the key super foods. It was fresh and not the frozen taste of most restaurants. I am glad to see a sit done, non chain franchise, in Somerset without having to drive to Lexington or Knoxville. A true food gem in our community. read more

Charred Oak Grill - New American Near Me - Somerset, Kentucky

Excellent dining selections with creative and delicious menu choices. Stellar bourbon and whiskey selection. Video games and a pool table to boot. read more

Went for early dinner. Was a little busy but we were seated immediately. Hostess was friendly. Our waiter was neither great or terrible. We did wait for refills but nothing major. I had the chicken nachos, which really good. It had a good amount of everything and the chips were homemade and so good. Husband had the brisket waffle fries. He said he really liked them and I tasted the brisket and wi was flavorful and tender. My daughter got the avocado toast. She said it was just ok. She loves avocado but she said there was just a little too much and they didn't toast the bread. I would definitely go back. read more

See all

Best Bourbon selection anywhere around Lake Cumberland - food is great as well! Bravo! read more

Charred Oak Grill - Bar area - New American Near Me - Somerset, Kentucky

Food, service is always top notch. It's really only the restaurant we go to. The menu has a great variety of-there is something for everyone. The seating is spaced out. You are not on top of other patrons. Charred Oak Grill has a pleasant atmosphere as well read more

We stopped here as we were making our way from Louisville to Cumberland Falls for a nature-filled weekend. We had stopped at a winery (or two) and a brewery and were desperately in need of some tasty food to help us make it that last bit of the way. Enter Charred Oak Whiskey Grill. Found thanks to yelp! It was a friday, but still fairly early in the evening. We had no trouble getting seated right away. We were famished and quickly ordered. My friend and I each got a different burger so we could cut them in half and share. (Sharing is caring!) Between us, we shared the the Steakhouse Bourbon Burger and the Smoked Gouda Maple Bacon Burger. Both were juicy and delicious, done to our liking, and with a side of fries. We had a lovely, brief visit here. The food was good, service was alright, and the cocktails tasty! For a very good, non-chain experience in Somerset....Charred Oak is a good choice! read more

We came here last night while in town for work and we had a great time! Food: the food was amazing! We got the loaded Avocados, Chicken Nachos, and I personally got the brisket tacos. I liked everything except the tacos, were a bit underwhelming Service: the service was fantastic! Very kind and always making sure we were taken care of. Overall, the atmosphere was great and so was the food, I recommend stopping if you're in the area! read more

Charred Oak Grill - New American Near Me - Somerset, Kentucky

See all

The peach margarita is soooo good! Also, I am a big fan of the shrimp tacos! I always visit this restaurant when I am in Somerset.

Delicious food, friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere. We were visiting Somerset KY and did a pick up at Charred Oak, but decided to stay for a sit down meal. The staff took excellent care of us and presented us with great food and excellent libations. Two thumbs up, way up! read more

Great ahi tuna w/bourbon soy sauce and ginger flavored sweet slaw. Nice selection of gourmet fruit drinks. Stop here when we come to town for MMF. read more

Our family of four very much enjoyed our dinner at this restaurant. Though, despite what it says on yelp there are very few vegetarian options. Fortunately we eat fish so we're able to find something - but I will say that adding veggie burgers would make a huge difference! Otherwise, very nice server, and warm ambience despite the spaciousness. and the peach pie was divine! read more

Our server was great! We ordered a drink and takeout. She was super helpful with whiskey recommendations! We were pleased with her suggestion. I ordered the superfood salad which was so good and fresh! My husband ordered the short ribs with garlic potatoes. Those potatoes were ! The short ribs were so tender and flavorful. Maybe just a tad too gingery for us but very good! Even after driving half an hour our food was fresh and delicious! read more

A great place tucked in old downtown Somerset. The menu has something for everyone. The Red Snapper was delicious and the charred brussel sprouts were perfect! Topped it off with Peach Pie that did not disappoint. The wait staff was attentive and gave great suggestions. I highly recommend a visit to this gem! read more

Charred Oak Grill - Red Snapper and Charred Brussel Sprouts - New American Near Me - Somerset, Kentucky

2nd a last visit to this restaurant. Tuna appetizer was extremely poor quality and certainly not fresh. $33 for a loose appetizer and a neat pour of bourbon. Two stars total = two for the bartender, two for the bourbon -two for the lousy appetizer. read more

Charred Oak Grill - Not fresh tuna - New American Near Me - Somerset, Kentucky

Ate here last night, food (we got burgers) was good and service was too, but I won't be back until they fix the AC. It was so hot we boxed up our food and took it home, just beyond uncomfortable indoors. Apparently that Angie woman that owns it knows and doesn't care read more

I may be biased to this place because it is very close for us but they do have very good food. The starters are better than most places wings,chicken nachos and brisket fries. They have a daily and nightly special. Very nice bourbon selection. read more

What a great experience! Shawn sp? The bartender was amazing and so was the food and ambiance. Definitely coming back

Food is really good....brisket cheese fries app is amazing. Always get the 10oz filet and Brussels but decided on fish tacos last night. Fish was perfectly seasoned but short on quantity...had way too much lettuce and not nearly enough mahi.... Bourbon selection is the bomb and the bar staff is always super friendly and quick. Highly recommend... read more

Been here twice now & absolutely LOVE the atmosphere! Such a fun place to go hang out, the ambiance is amazing. The food has been great every time--my go to is the superfood salad with ahi tuna!! It's been delicious every time! The only thing that's hit or miss for me has been the service; sometimes the waiters and waitresses are kind, other times they are so bothered by your mere presence and make you feel like you can't ask them for anything at all. Definitely will come back for the food and hope for the best for service! read more

Charred Oak Grill - Superfood Salad - New American Near Me - Somerset, Kentucky

This is becoming a "must have" when we go to our place at Lake Cumberland. The wings are fantastic - we get them every time. Service has always been great and the staff is very friendly. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

We go here about every time we have a date night. I always get the the ribeye and Yukon potatoes and my wife gets the nachos. You can't go wrong with that combo! read more

The menu was updated on December 1st. They've added Saturday Chicken and Belgium Waffles and mimosa flights. Kenzie makes an awesome Bloody Mary and is super friendly and attentive behind the bar. I love how the Charred Oak continues to make positive changes to the menu. Always a must stop when visiting Somerset! read more

WOW! First of all, the food was amazing. I was extremely impressed. Our first time eating in here and it most definitely did not disappoint. Next, the service was magnificent. Everyone was extremely kind, welcoming and took the time to talk and answer all questions. Jason was our server and I will ask for him again every time. He is such a wonderful person with a pure soul. He is the definition of great service. The place itself is beautiful in every form. No doubt we will be back and thank you so much for an amazing evening and meal. read more

I wish I could leave a good review. We could get anyone to wait on us, after twenty awkward minutes of watching staff waiting on everyone else, we decided to leave. read more