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The Charcoal Dining Room - Charcoal Steak House, Kitchener, ON

Charcoal Steak House

4.7
4.7
4133 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
The Charcoal Steak House is an independent local steakhouse serving the Waterloo region community for over 65 years. Enjoy AAA Steaks, richly marbled wagyu, slow roasted prime rib, fresh seafood, mouth-watering pig tails, legendary smoked ribs and more. At lunch we feature an extensive menu with burgers, sandwiches, bowls and healthy salad choices.

Sundays are made for Brunch from 9:00am - 1:00pm.

Our Martinis Bar with summer patio offers the full Steak House menu or light meals in a more casual setting. Enjoy appetizers, a full meal, 20 beers on tap and beautiful outdoor seating area in summer.

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Additional information

  • Location
    2980 King Street East, Kitchener, ON N2A 1A9
  • Phone number
    (519) 893-6570
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Shared parking with the Radisson hotel. Electric car ports on the lower level, Fairway Road side of building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Dunbar

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What 4,133 people are saying

Charcoal Steak House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Good for business meals

  • Southern Ontario

    Steakhouse

  • Southern Ontario

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Charcoal Steak House delights with "always amazing service" and "consistent food offerings." Celebrated for special occasions, it boasts "excellent service" and "delicious food." Signature dishes like steak and ribs shine, while the "staff are amazing." Diners enjoy its inviting ambiance and "outstanding" customer experience. Perfect for anniversaries and brunches, too!

4,133 Reviews

  1. Emily

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. My complaint is around the description of the food. I have a strong dislike (not an allergy) to onions. The dish I selected made no mention of containing onions, but when it arrived there were plenty. I carefully picked them all out, but I think the descriptions of foods should be more detailed. There were other items that had onions listed, so I don’t think it would be unreasonable for this to be included.

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  2. Deb

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our steak dishes, particularly the Australian Wagu was exceptional. The chicken dish was ok but unremarkable. The calamari was very good! The deserts were very good except the Coconut Creme Brule. I would not recommend or over it again. Our waitress was very nice and it was very nice to have the manager check in about our meal. It did take a long time for our drinks, appitizers and our meals. It was nice to have the price of the Wagu reduced in price because my son ordered the Japanese Wagu and it wasn't available. The staff did their best to make our experience as good as it could be.

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  3. Noelle

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to the Charcoal steakhouse to celebrate special occasions for over 30 years and it never disappoints. The servers are friendly and knowledgeable and the food is hearty and tasty.

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  4. BVSA VIP

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and great service. Always a good experience.

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  5. Diana

    Toronto4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was impeccable! Our table setup was too big for intimate conversation but we worked around it.

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  6. Caitlin

    Toronto8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service from Emma and delicious food! Thanks for a great evening!

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  7. Marie

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were four in our group. Our orders were Lobster Risotto, filet mignon and salmon. Each of our meals were delicious and full of flavor.

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  8. Lori VIP

    Toronto18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great meal! Thought the chicken Madeira was a little over salted. But the tuna tower was to die for!! Husband enjoyed his steak and friend enjoyed the burger. Still one of my fave restaurants!

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  9. Tania VIP

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I visit Charcoal at least twice a month. Out go to for everything from sharing some apps, to a great burger, or an amazing steak dinner. You can’t go wrong with Charcoal!

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  10. Mike

    Exclusive2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great server was very friendly overall a great night.

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FAQs

Charcoal Steak House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (519) 893-6570.

Charcoal Steak House is rated 4.7 stars by 4133 OpenTable diners.

Charcoal Steak House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
Google Map for Charcoal Steak House

2980 King Street East, Kitchener, ON N2A 1A9

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Additional information

  • Phone number
    (519) 893-6570
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Shared parking with the Radisson hotel. Electric car ports on the lower level, Fairway Road side of building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Dunbar

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