Char Steak & Lounge

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   Maryann

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Alison was a great waitress and food was excellent.
   

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   Kevin

   Upstate NY

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a beautiful evening,although I would have liked if someone had wished my wife a happy birthday as I requested, we noticed it was someone else’s birthday and the servers gathered to sing happy birthday i just would have liked them to do the same for my wife but other than that it was our very first time at this establishment and we would definitely be returning, our server was very attentive reasoning why she received a $30 gratuity, food was top tier, my wife ordered full rack of lamb and I ordered NY strip steak.
   

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   Whitney

   Upstate NY

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent choices and freshly made dishes. Calamari seemed like it was frozen and reheated, so we’d stay away from that dish in the future. Salads were great and well presented. Numerous choices of entrees available for anyone to have plenty of choice. Did not receive any recommendations from Waiters as to food choices and always looking for their input….
   

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   Paul

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful place to share a special occasion. This is the 2nd year we have come on Christmas Eve, Char did not disappoint.
   

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   Carolyn

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our servers, Sam and Giselle were amazing and super attentive. I was glad we went to Char, they made it a special night.
   

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   Cynthia

   Columbus

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was the best dining experience we have had in a long time. Everything was delicious, perfectly cooked and presented, and the service was impeccable. It is rare for a party of 7, ranging in age from 10 to 75, to be so pleased with every single dish. (We had two kinds of steak, lamb, duck, salmon, calamari, truffle fries, Brussels sprouts, and Caesar salad. Unfortunately we were too stuffed to try dessert.) We also appreciated that the noise level was low enough that we could converse without shouting. Compliments to the chef, servers, and all the staff! We will return and recommend highly to others.
   

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   Stephanie

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall had a great night! Our service was top notch. We ordered 3 apps & dinners. The clam casino app was tasty BUT in several of the clams was either sand or shell which was very unpleasant. The cocktail menu was “in process of being changed from fall to winter menu” which we thought was strange as it is clearly mid-December. Other than that the food was great.
   

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   Bobbi

   New York City

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 13 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   I had heard so much about this establishment. Looked for a place to enjoy lunch with my friend whilst downtown on errands. Food was simply okay. Lobster bisque was tasty, not the best recipe, but good, yet it was not hot merely lukewarm. Grill cheese sounded good. Again, not quite finished. Brie not melted through and oozing. No crunch to the grilled bread. Service was superb. The fact that staff stood at the table next to us folding napkins ruined the ambiance making us feel like we were back-of-house. Maybe dinner is another story, but I don't think I will be back anytime soon.
   

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   Wendy

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 13 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Justine was an excellent server. She was attentive and took care of a birthday surprise for my friend.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2

    Overrated? Food was great. Servers were awesome. The place is a bit noisy and the tables were wobbly, which I don't expect in a high-end steakhouse. Reception was terrible. The receptionists were impolite and condescending -- never smiled, never even greeted me or welcomed me into their elite establishment. Treated me like I was interrupting them. Overall value as expected.
    

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