Char Steakhouse - Raritan

4.8

3458 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Fancy

Finally, a New York style atmosphere and experience crosses the Hudson to Central Jersey. Char Steakhouse's innovative cuisine features only the finest cuts of Dry Aged and Prime Beef with fish delivered fresh daily. Guests will dine by landscaped views revealed by towering windows. Mahogany wood walls and ceiling treatments create an authentic steakhouse environment rivaled by none in the New Jersey dining scene. Unique features include four modern fireplaces that are the first of their kind, a curved wall of water that rains serenity in the aptly named Rain Room. Guests can enjoy 7 cuts of the finest quality dry aged beef or snack on oysters and colossal blue crab from our premier raw bar. Seating in the lounge is offered on a first come first serve basis or party goers can reserve arched custom booths for up to twelve. Our highly trained and experienced staff exhibit warmth and hospitality in welcoming Char's guests home. All of this at a prices you never thought possible.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(908) 707-1777
Website
http://www.charsteakhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Phil Deffina
Catering
Char Steakhouse will deliver to any location within 25 miles for parties ranging from 15 to 500 guests
Private party facilities
Char Steakhouse features private and semi private areas that can accommodate a range of party sizes from 15-200 guests.

Location
777 US Highway 202 North, Raritan, NJ 08869
Neighborhood
Bridgewater
Cross street
First Avenue
Parking details
Our private parking lot accommodates 80 to 100 vehicles and Valet is available for special events.
Public transit
Raritan stop on the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley Line.
Entertainment
Our staff provides all the entertainment our diners will need
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Hamel Vineyards and Estate Food and Wine Dinner
$180.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 3, 2025 only
Join us for a special evening with “Director of Winemaking” John Hamel and the culinary team of Char Steakhouse. Grown along the western slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains in the Sonoma Valley AVA. Hamel Vineyard wines express the energy and character of the ancient volcanic soils. Join us for a special evening at our Raritan location. Imagine a place where the rugged beauty of Sonoma Valley meets the art of crafting exceptional wines. Hamel’s 124-acre estate is home to four certified organic and biodynamic vineyards, producing boutique quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Grenache, and Sauvignon Blanc. Founded in 2006, by Pamela and George Hamel Jr., with just a single acre of vines. Hamel strives to blend tradition with innovation to create wines that capture the essence of their unique terroir.

Soup of the Day$9.95
seasonal
Calamari$13.95
fried, marinara, spicy aioli
Lamb "Lollipops"$16.95
mango chutney, herbs
Shishito Peppers$9.95
blistered, buttermilk ranch
Crab Cake$16.95
fire roasted corn, beurre blanc, spicy aioli
Bacon Slab$9.95
maple glazed, mustard, pepper
Little Neck "Steamers"$13.95
garlic, white wine, thyme, crostini
Stuffed Mushrooms$16.95
crabmeat, foamed beurre blanc
Meat & Potatoes$17.95
shortrib, gnocchi, garlic cream
Meatballs$12.95
basil, whipped ricotta

Raw Bar

Lobster Cocktail$19.95
char dressing
Colossal Blue Crab$15.95
white mustard
Jumbo Shrimp
cocktail sauce
- ea$3.95
Little Neck Clams
on the half shell
- ea$1.25
Oysters
east coast
- ea$2.95
Tuna Tartare$14.95
crispy shallot, avocado, white soy, cilantro pretzel chips
Seafood Tower
lobster, lump crab, jumbo shrimp, tuna tartare, little necks, east coast oyster
- p/p$21.95

From the Garden

Add Chicken $5.95. Steak $15.95. Salmon $12.95. Shrimp $3.95 per pc. Tuna $14.95

Mixed Field Greens$9.95
tomato, pine nuts, red onions, cucumber, Char signature dressing
Caesar Salad$12.95
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Crisp Wedge$13.95
Maytag bleu cheese, tomato, red onion applewood smoked bacon
Char Chopped Cobb$13.95
romaine hearts, egg, avocado applewood smoked bacon, maytag bleu cheese, cherry tomatoes, char signature dressing
Lobster Avocado Salad$21.95
baby artichoke, Romaine, tomato confit, citronette, black truffle, cucumber

Ye Olde Pub Menu

Shortrib Grilled Cheese$13.95
brioche, swiss, onions
Lobster Mac N Cheese$21.95
bacon, scallions, truffle
Chicken Sandwich$9.95
"crispy" pickle, mayo, brioche
Filet Mignon Philly Cheesesteak$15.95
sauteed peppers & onions, white cheddar, hoagie roll
The Char Broiler
100% certified angus beef lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun
- 12 oz$14.95
The Bacon & Bleu Broiler
100% certified angus beef bacon, blue cheese, onion, brioche bun
- 12 oz$16.95

Char 1800°

Certified 100% hormone and animal by-product free beef

Tenderloin - Lean, Tender

Surf N' Turf
filet & maine lobster tail
- 6 oz$43.95
Filet Mignon
- 8 oz (Petite Cut)$39.95
- 12 oz (Grande Cut)$44.95

Strip Steak - Fine Texture, Flavorful

NY Strip
- 12 oz (Prime, Wet-Aged)$39.95
- 14 oz (Prime, Dry-Aged)$44.95

Ribeye - Highly Marbled, Juicy

Delmonico
horseradish crème fraîche
- 16 oz$29.95
Cowboy Ribeye
prime, dry-aged
- 20 oz$49.95

Steak for Two - Tenderloin & Sirloin

Porterhouse
dry-aged
- 46 oz$110.95

Perfect Pairings

Maine Lobster Tail$22.95
add to any steak, broiled
Jumbo Shrimp
add to any steak, grilled
- ea$3.95
Char Steak Sauce, Tangy Smoke (or) Horseradish Crème Fraîche$2.95

Deep Blue Sea

Salmon$25.95
organic, cedar wrapped, tzatziki
Crab Cake$29.95
fresh roasted corn, beurre blanc
Jumbo Shrimp Scampi$29.95
lemon butter, spinach
Stuffed Maine Lobster$49.95
with crab meat
Yellowfin Tuna$36.95
wild rice & quinoa stir fry, enoki, shiitake, snap peas, chipotle vinaigrette
Maine Lobsters
live, steamed or broiled
- per lb$22.95

Had Steak Last Night?

Chicken Milanese$24.95
organic, wild arugula, cherry tomato, red onion, fresh mozzarella
Meat & Potatoes$28.95
Braised shortrib, potato gnocchi, garlic cream sauce
Pork Chop
berkshire, roasted
- 16 oz$25.95

On the Side

Seasoned Fries$8.95
Potato Gratin$9.95
Mac N' Cheese$11.95
Creamed Spinach$9.95
Sautéed Spinach$8.95
Italian Hot Peppers$9.95
Mashed Potatoes$9.95
Loaded Baked Potato$9.95
Broccoli, Garlic & Oil$8.95
Sauteed Mushroom Caps$9.95
Maple Glazed Bacon$9.95
Grilled Asparagus$11.95
Death by Potatoes$13.95

Children's Charity Menu

All proceeds from our Children's Menu to benefit St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. All Children's Items are offered for an $9.95 donation

Chicken Fingers
fries
Kids Burger
fries
Cheese Ravioli
tomato sauce
Mac N' Cheese
breadcrumb

Dessert

Chocolate "Celebration" Cake
layers of mousse and ganache
- Serves 2$14.95
Triple Chocolate Chip Nutella Cookies$9.95
with sea salt and vanilla Ice cream
Fudge Brownie$10.95
served warm, walnuts, chocolate & caramel, vanilla Ice cream
New York Cheesecake$10.95
berries macerated in Grand Marnier
Bread Pudding$9.95
maple bourbon pecan, vanilla ice cream, bourbon anglaise
Cookie Jar Sundae$15.95
vanilla Ice cream, chocolate fudge sauce, peanut butter, crumbled Oreos, berries, Macadamia nuts, caramel, whipped cream, Nutella cookie
Creme Brulee$8.95
vanilla bean, amaretto cookies

What 3,458 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Char Steakhouse in Raritan offers an exceptional dining experience with its "excellent quality food and service." The steaks are "cooked to perfection," and the menu includes diverse options like seafood and delicious sides. Despite being "pricey," the attentive staff and vibrant atmosphere make it "a favorite" for celebrations and special occasions.

3,458 Reviews

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Scott
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waiter. Great food. Oyster special was awesome. Steak oscar always good. Martinis were money. Love this place!
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John
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We always enjoy Char for a special treat. Service was attentive and pleasant.
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David
Atlantic City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great and the service was exceptional.
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Joy VIP
Philadelphia71 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent. Our waiter, Joseph S, was fantastic. Helpful, knowledgeable and entertaining! We had a great time. Highly recommend!
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Paul VIP
New York City27 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
GOOD FOOD ... GREAT SERVICE OUR WAITER WAS VERY ENERGETIC
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Matt
New York City23 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As an appetizer I liked the East Coast oysters platter presented nicely with dry ice and all the accompaniments. Great hot popovers offered with a fresh bread selection. I had the Pub crab-cake and it was the best and freshest in a long time. My wife loved the shredded short ribs with fresh, soft gnocchi.
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Julia
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really lovely dinner. Very busy for Sunday night but figuring its Valentines weekend it made sense. That didnt stop the service from being top notch, nor the food. Drinks were great, apps, and mains were delicious
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Eric
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It's pricey, but you get what you pay for: the food was excellent, the service was great, the staff was very knowledgeable, and the atmosphere was quite nice. They were also able to accommodate my wife's gluten allergy with no issues whatsoever, and that's always a plus.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our valentine dinner. The place was very nice! All the host were wearing nice red dresses, the got me and my husbands coats and sat us at a timely manner. Got a beautiful flower and a great table with a nice view, we got a good waiter that informed us about the menu and showed us some good choices of drinks and food. Appetizers were good! And the main meal was amazing! Had a surf and turf and my husband got a loaded lobster, and a strong lemon drop. Overall the staff was nice cared for our needs and told us goodnight as we were leaving. 10/10
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Bridgett VIP
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We dined yesterday for Valentine’s Day, and our experience was just ok. The food was good, nice ambience, but the service was very poor. The waiter was nice but failed to check in on us while he stood talking to other tables for over 5 minutes. He gave us the wrong side dish but did not come back to our table for us to let him know. We also ordered wine and beer to have with our entrees but they came 5 minutes after we were done with our food. The server then came back to try and sell us dessert but at that point we just wanted to go home. Poor time management with the server that costed us having a good evening. For the cost of dinner at Char, good service is expected, we were just disappointed with this experience.
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FAQs

Char Steakhouse - Raritan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 707-1777.

Char Steakhouse - Raritan is rated 4.8 stars by 3458 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Char Steakhouse - Raritan

777 US Highway 202 North, Raritan, NJ 08869

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
First Avenue
Neighborhood
Bridgewater
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Our private parking lot accommodates 80 to 100 vehicles and Valet is available for special events.
Public transit
Raritan stop on the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley Line.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Phil Deffina
Entertainment
Our staff provides all the entertainment our diners will need
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.charsteakhouse.com/
Phone number
(908) 707-1777
Catering
Char Steakhouse will deliver to any location within 25 miles for parties ranging from 15 to 500 guests
Private party facilities
Char Steakhouse features private and semi private areas that can accommodate a range of party sizes from 15-200 guests.

Char Steakhouse - Raritan

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Hamel Vineyards and Estate Food and Wine Dinner

Let's Begin

Soup of the Day$9.95

Calamari$13.95

Lamb "Lollipops"$16.95

Shishito Peppers$9.95

Crab Cake$16.95

Bacon Slab$9.95

Little Neck "Steamers"$13.95

Stuffed Mushrooms$16.95

Meat & Potatoes$17.95

Meatballs$12.95

Raw Bar

Lobster Cocktail$19.95

Colossal Blue Crab$15.95

Jumbo Shrimp

Little Neck Clams

Oysters

Tuna Tartare$14.95

Seafood Tower

From the Garden

Mixed Field Greens$9.95

Caesar Salad$12.95

Crisp Wedge$13.95

Char Chopped Cobb$13.95

Lobster Avocado Salad$21.95

Ye Olde Pub Menu

Shortrib Grilled Cheese$13.95

Lobster Mac N Cheese$21.95

Chicken Sandwich$9.95

Filet Mignon Philly Cheesesteak$15.95

The Char Broiler

The Bacon & Bleu Broiler

Char 1800°

Tenderloin - Lean, Tender

Surf N' Turf

Filet Mignon

Strip Steak - Fine Texture, Flavorful

NY Strip

Ribeye - Highly Marbled, Juicy

Delmonico

Cowboy Ribeye

Steak for Two - Tenderloin & Sirloin

Porterhouse

Perfect Pairings

Maine Lobster Tail$22.95

Jumbo Shrimp

Char Steak Sauce, Tangy Smoke (or) Horseradish Crème Fraîche$2.95

Deep Blue Sea

Salmon$25.95

Crab Cake$29.95

Jumbo Shrimp Scampi$29.95

Stuffed Maine Lobster$49.95

Yellowfin Tuna$36.95

Maine Lobsters

Had Steak Last Night?

Chicken Milanese$24.95

Meat & Potatoes$28.95

Pork Chop

On the Side

Seasoned Fries$8.95

Potato Gratin$9.95

Mac N' Cheese$11.95

Creamed Spinach$9.95

Sautéed Spinach$8.95

Italian Hot Peppers$9.95

Mashed Potatoes$9.95

Loaded Baked Potato$9.95

Broccoli, Garlic & Oil$8.95

Sauteed Mushroom Caps$9.95

Maple Glazed Bacon$9.95

Grilled Asparagus$11.95

Death by Potatoes$13.95

Children's Charity Menu

Chicken Fingers