Char Steak & Lounge

4.6

1479 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Charming

Nestled in the heart of the Neighborhood Of The Arts, Char Steak & Lounge is located in the newly renovated Strathallan, A DoubleTree by Hilton. A blend of quintessential steakhouse with an opulent, hip ambiance celebrating local artists, Char has something for everyone.
With refined and approachable service, the menus offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Featuring our wood-fired grilled steaks to homemade pastas, fresh seafood, and masterfully in-house crafted desserts.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(585) 241-7100
Website
http://www.charsteakandlounge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Corey Rivers
Private party facilities
3 Private Spaces:East Ave Boardroom 18 guests Char Conference 10 GuestsChar Gallery 30 guestsAll with full AV capabilities

Location
550 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
Neighborhood
Rochester
Cross street
East Avenue/Strathallan Park
Parking details
The hotel boasts 120 parking spaces, along with plenty of on-street parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Shell x Char Collab Dinner
$300.00 per person
Dec 20, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024
Shell Restaurant & Char Steak & Lounge Chef Cruz Nieves is the founder and executive chef behind Shell. With nearly 20 years of industry experience, Nieves' culinary journey has taken him through prestigious kitchens such as Del Posto and Gabriel Kreuther in New York, NY, as well as Rella and Snug Harbor in Rochester, NY. Experience Chef Cruz working hand-in-hand with the Char Culinary & Beverage Team to deliver a pairing dinner you simply cannot miss. 8 Courses each will be paired with wines. Gather at Hattie's at 6pm and Dinner will commence at 6:30pm in the City View Ballroom. Dinner will conclude around 9pm and after dinner drinks will be available in Hattie's. Payment Plus Tax and Gratuity will be collected after dinner.
New Years Eve 2025
$125.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
3 Course Prix-Fixe Menu Champagne Toast Chef Created Amuse Bouche Appetizer: Choice of 1 ** Optional Supplemental Course ** Caviar or Truffle Entrée: Choice of 1 Dessert: Choice of 1 Prix-Fixe Menu $125pp Optional Wine Pairing $50pp
Prisoner Wine Co Dinner
$200.00 per person
Dec 3, 2024 only
The first Vintage of The Prisoner was released over 2 decades ago. Since then PWC has grown to include a range of rule-bending blends with provocative label designs, being recognized by fans and wine critics alike as one of the most bold and innovative wine brands in the market. Join us for the very special occasion that Todd Ricard Director of Winemaking is in attendance to talk about the wines. and the release of a new wine! Prisoner Unshackled Sparkling Rose Prisoner Unshackled Sauvignon Blanc Prisoner Chardonnay Prisoner Pinot Noir Prisoner Red Blend & Cabernet Sauvignon NEW RELEASE SURPRISE WINE Credit card is just to grantee the reservation, payment plus tax and gratuity will be collected on site after dinner.

What 1,479 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Best Service
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Innovative
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Good for groups
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Hot spot
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Neighborhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Great for outdoor dining
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Char Steak & Lounge offers a memorable fine dining experience with "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the perfectly cooked steaks and extensive wine list. The atmosphere, especially the upstairs bar, is "awesome." While some dishes occasionally miss the mark, the overall experience is highly praised.

1,479 Reviews

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Michael
Poconos
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual a good experience with great tasting food. Unfortunately my strip steak was closer to well than the medium it was supposed to be. This seems to be a recurring problem from a restaurant that hangs its reputation on their steaks
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Stacie
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Breakfast buffet ends at 11am on a Sunday? Food came out ice cold
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Richard
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was OK, Expensive for what you get thou. Bread was basic, Asparagus was large, Meat was cooked nicely but didn't have a lot of flavor. Loud at the time we were there, hard to hear.
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Randy
Upstate NY
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The service was a 5 star experience which we’ll remember for a very long time. The team who served us was very good and attentive to our needs. The only issue was the noise level hearing other customers conversations in a small dining space.
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Melinda
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter mark MADE the experience! He was very knowledgeable about all food/drinks. Made jokes with the kids. Just made it a good time! I got the 8oz filet cooked perfect with the au poivre sauce it was delish. Calamari was crisp and amazing. Def will be back
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Colin
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The gentleman who seated us was absolutely amazing. Great conversation as well as attention to detail. We had two servers a male and female pair who were also amazing and the filet mignon was soft enough to cut with a fork and delicious
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Mary
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Allison our server was great. AS was her helper(forgot her name) efficient and friendly. Not rushed, food came out in a timely manner. Would definitely go again!
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Alan
New York City
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another hugely successful wine dinner! Perfect pairings of food and wine. The Quintessa red blend being one of my favorites, I was more than happy to attend. Oysters, scallops, duck breast and Wagyu beef all prepared to perfection and paired with some very fine wines. Hats off to Brian, Allison, Monica and Lauren for outstanding service and presentation. Also to the 2 young Chefs (names escape me) for preparing such a fine assortment of delicious food. Can't wait for the next wine dinner!
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Diana
Upstate NY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great portions, tasty cocktails and fantastic service
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William
Las Vegas
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Outstanding! Excellent Ny strips and cocktails were perfect. Service was amazing. Highly recommend
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FAQs

Char Steak & Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 1479 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

550 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
East Avenue/Strathallan Park
Neighborhood
Rochester
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
The hotel boasts 120 parking spaces, along with plenty of on-street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Corey Rivers
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.charsteakandlounge.com/
Phone number
(585) 241-7100
Private party facilities
3 Private Spaces:East Ave Boardroom 18 guests Char Conference 10 GuestsChar Gallery 30 guestsAll with full AV capabilities

Char Steak & Lounge

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Shell x Char Collab Dinner

New Years Eve 2025

Prisoner Wine Co Dinner

Menu

What 1,479 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Char Steak & Lounge restaurant rated?

Is Char Steak & Lounge currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information