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Char Steak & Lounge, Rochester, NY

Char Steak & Lounge

4.5 (1523)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
550 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • 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
  • 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

  • Altamura Vineyards Wine Dinner

    $200.00 per person

    Aug 21, 2025 only
    Join the one and only Giancarlo Altamura as we explore the wines he and his family have crafted for over 40 years. This truly home grown operation began in 1985 with 65 acres of Cabernet and Sangiovese that were planted on cattle ranch land that had been in the family for over 130 years. Almost 40 years and 2 generations later they have fine tuned their site and soil selection, expanded their offerings with Sauvignon Blanc, Negroamaro and Nebbiolo. With Winery Only and back vintage offerings, all shared at a table with the winemaker himself, this dinner will be one you dot want to miss. Wines: Sauvignon Blanc Negroamaro Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 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.
    Altamura Vineyards Wine Dinner Photo
  • Jackson Family Wine Dinner

    $200.00 per person

    Sep 25, 2025 only
    The house known for Chardonnay is so much more over 40 years after its inception. Still a world leader in Chardonnay, Jackson Family now produces wines from 6 regions in the USA and 6 countries around the world. Also a trailblazing company in Social Responsibility, Climate Action and a myriad of tother environmental points, their 'Rooted for Good' Campaign sets the frame work for the next generation of a sustainable future. Wines: TBD 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.
    Jackson Family Wine Dinner Photo

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What 1,523 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Finger Lakes

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Char Steak & Lounge offers a memorable dining experience with "excellent food and world-class service." The steaks are praised as "top notch" and comparable to "NYC top steakhouse level." While occasional service delays are noted, the "friendly and courteous" staff and "wonderful atmosphere" make it a recommended choice for special occasions.
1,523 Reviews
  1. Rhonda

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a delightful evening celebrating our anniversary! Although pricy, our food and service was outstanding.

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  2. Herlanna

    Upstate New York1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Char staff was friendly and courteous. The service was good. We did have quite a bit of wait for our food approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. The portion sizes are enough to share with a good group. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves and the ambiance of the environment.

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  3. penny

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for father's day with daughter. Only complaint was the food wasn't the best. Order steak (medium well). Came back well. Jerk chicken sandwich was dry and not flavorful. We made the best of it since we don't like sending food back or complaining about the food. Might get a " special" if you do.

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  4. John

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a memorable evening, excellent food & world class service!

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  5. Marcia VIP

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a burger. Asked for it medium.. it was more well done and the outside had a hard crust that was not really enjoyable. I ate 1/2 with the bun but could not eat the other half with or without the bun I was truly disappointed. Don’t eat burgers often and was disappointed I couldn’t enjoy this one.

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  6. Jacqueline

    Upstate New York1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was delicious. Our server was amazing. The atmosphere was great until the fruit flies started flying all around us. We spent to much money to be interrupted by fruit flies. And it was our 17 year wedding anniversary.

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  7. Tom VIP

    New York City330 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Probably one of the best ribeye steaks in New York. This was NYC top steakhouse level. The fact that it’s right next to a hotel lobby does take away from the class and sophistication but that’s maybe what keeps the pricing pretty reasonable.

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  8. Norwood

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice meal, good value. Steak was highlight and sauce accompaniments delicious. Oysters a bit disappointing and onion soup burnt on top but all in would recommend

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  9. Christopher

    Upstate New York1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant great atmosphere great food and top notch service I would recommend everyone give it a try if you happen to visit the upstate New York area

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  10. Catherine VIP

    New York City83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress, Alison is outstanding. Food was delicious. Loved everything about it.

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Char Steak & Lounge is rated 4.5 stars by 1523 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Upstate New York
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  5. Rochester

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 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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