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Char Steak & Lounge, Rochester, NY

Char Steak & Lounge

4.6
4.6
1511 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
550 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
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

  • Continuum Wine Dinner

    $250.00 per person

    May 29, 2025 only
    One of the most storied Napa Estates comes to Rochester. The Mondavi family is a benchmark name in Napa. Enjoy wines made by 2 generations of Mondavi's. Wines: Raen Rose Sentium Sauvignon Blanc Raen Chardonnay Raen Pinot Noir Continuum Red Blend Email brian.combs@hilton.com to get on the list to be the first to know about our next Wine Dinner. Payment for dinner plus tax and gratuity will be collected at the restaurant, credit card in Open Table is to secure the table.
    Continuum Wine Dinner Photo

Menu

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What 1,511 people are saying

Char Steak & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Finger Lakes

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Char Steak & Lounge boasts an "exceptional atmosphere" perfect for special occasions and a "knowledgeable staff" that enhances the dining experience. The menu features "wonderful food" with standout steaks and impressive sides like creamed spinach and Brussels sprouts. Despite occasional service setbacks, diners often enjoy a "perfect experience" with "excellent food" and attentive service.

1,511 Reviews

  1. Mary VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing Willamette Wine Dinner with Bergstrom wines and food pairings that were incredible. Brian, Allison and the entire Chef team knocked this out of the park! Thank you!

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  2. Ward

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Braised lamb was decent but polenta was dry and hard. Cod was tasty but cold, eggplant appetizer was sub par. In all, a bit overpriced for what was served.

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  3. PatriciaT

    New York City12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Just wasn’t thrilled with my dinner. Duck wasn’t crispy & was served rare - I requested medium. Food was barely warm. Salad was great!

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  4. Fred

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you could have a perfect evening with your wife celebrating her birthday this would be it. Perfect atmosphere. The staff was exceptional in every aspect. Namir our waiter, was top level. Engaging knowledgeable and totally proactive without being annoying. Wonderful food, beautiful presentation just an absolute perfect experience.

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  5. Chris

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Excellent service. Fair pricing.

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  6. Michelle VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent!! Food was amazing The bread, the steak X!!

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  7. Rob

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was awesome! Nice environment, a bit pricey but they do a great job.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My second experience. French fries were indulgent. Excellent and friendly service. . Delightful drink:)

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It is difficult to imagine that a high-level steak house cannot get the cooking temperature right, but two of the four steaks delivered to us were overcooked. This quality issue was compounded by the very long dead spots in the service while we waited for the next appearance of our server (on a night that did not seem overly busy). Finally, when asking for a second bottle of a quite standard cab, we were told that they had run out of the original and that we should move to a different wine. If it wasn't for the $$$$ aspect of this restaurant, we probably could be more understanding of the problems.

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  10. AndrewW

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. St. Patrick’s weekend so the atmosphere was rather loud. Waiter was very attentive.

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FAQs

Char Steak & Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 1511 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Char Steak & Lounge

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
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