Char Steakhouse - Red Bank

Char Steakhouse - Red Bank reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. B

   Bryan VIP

   New Jersey3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Music too loud and not appropriate for the type of restaurant.
   

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   Connie VIP

   New York City35 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   We are frequent diners at Char in Red Bank. Andrew, our waiter, suggested Coconut cake for desert. Said he had had it 6x. It was fantastically delicious. My husband and I hope it becomes a regular item on the menu!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   we had dinner before seeing the show and we had limited time. The staff was attentive to help us get to the show on time.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

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

   Brian our server was terrific! Very attentive, friendly, accommodating.
   

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   Timothy

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

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

   Excellent food, service. Had a great dinner and time
   

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   Dr. Robert

   New York City9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

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

   Never a bad meal or experience at Char....consistently excellent in every way. Our "go to" steak place....
   

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   Lisa VIP

   New York City12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

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

   Our server, Pierre, and the food were both outstanding!
   

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   Ray VIP

   New York City28 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 12 March 2025

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

   Overall experience was good but still a bit to be desired. Dont mind spending $90 on 4 Manhattans, but don't want to be called 'hon' by the bartendress - if you are charging higher-end prices you should treat patrons a bit classier. Still feel like the polyurethane covered tables without clothes are a bit underwhelming - more like Red Lobster feel.
   

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   Jo Ann

   New York City2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

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

   The negatives: Despite a reservation, we had to wait 15-20min for a table. Not tragic, but why have a reservation if we have to wait anyway. The popovers were overdone and too hard on the outside. Not crispy, downright hard. Our steaks were prepared backwards. Mine was to be more rare than my wife's, but they came opposite. (Not just switched plates, since we ordered different size filet mignons, and the doneness tags matched our orders, but the meat didn't match the tags). They weren't very warm either. (I suspect my medium rare was sitting long enough to become well done and cold) Bread pudding was also overdone and rubber. Tables were much closer together than we recalled in the past, and all were occupied, so the noise level was very high. We don't like having to shout to have a conversation, especially when there are tables close on either side and everyone hears each other's conversation. Not to mention the waiters stand between tables with their butts against our table when talking to the neighbors. Positives (there are some): Once we switched our plates, the meat was tasty, tender and of good quality. Sides (salad and potatoes au gratin) were very good. The cheesecake was also very good. The menu has a good selection of steak and seafood, with a nice variety of salads, sides and starters. The waiter was very attentive, professional and pleasant. The overall look and feel of the place is nice, just too noisy due to packing so many people in. We were celebrating my wife's birthday, and they made efforts to make her feel welcome and special. It has been a while since we were there, but this was one of our favorite restaurants for some years. Never disappointed, and we've taken larger parties (12) there. Pricey, but was always outstanding, so we felt it well worth the splurge once in a while. This visit was very disappointing. For about $100 a person, without cocktails or wine, we expect much better. Not sure we'll be back.
   

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    MichJoe

    Atlantic City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

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

    Char did not disappoint. Steak was perfectly cooked. Apps were delicious as were our sides. The service was excellent as well. A little pricey but well worth it.
    

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