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Char Steak & Lounge, Rochester, NY

Char Steak & Lounge

4.5 (1521)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
550 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

  • Sonoma Super Stars Wine Dinner

    $150.00 per person

    Jun 26, 2025 only
    Sonoma, often playing the role of little sibling to Napa gets to shine in the spotlight on 6.26.25. We assemble a barrage of some of the best producers in Sonoma showing the breadth of delicious wine they can produce. Featuring presentation from Vincent Piazza, Frederick Wildman's Director of New World Wines Wines: Sharffenberger Sparkling Rose goat cheese & smoked salmon canape, green goddess dressing Aperture Sauvignon Blanc Halibut Ceviche - white peach, smoked kiwi, tarragon. Merry Edwards Chardonnay Butter Lettuce - green goddess, puffed grains, summer vegetables Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon Venison Saddle - juniper blueberry demiglace, herbed potato croquette Ridge Geyserville Zinfandel Lamb Loin Chop - olive and herb crust, braised mustard greens Gundlach Bundschu Gewürztraminer Peach Tart - pineapple, yuzu, orange blossom whipped 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.
    Sonoma Super Stars Wine Dinner Photo

Menu

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What 1,521 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Finger Lakes

    Great for brunch

  • Finger Lakes

    Great for fine wines

  • Finger Lakes

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Finger Lakes

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Char Steak & Lounge offers "excellent food and service" with a standout steak selection that rivals "any top tier NYC steakhouse." While some service and temperature issues occur, the atmosphere and private dining options are "amazing." Celebrations are enhanced by "exceptional" staff, making it a prime choice for special occasions.
1,521 Reviews

  1. penny

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Tom VIP

    New York City327 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. James

    Upstate New York2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had to make the booking rather late ( one week notice) and they were unable to accommodate me in the restaurant, but made accommodations for our party of 14 on the side room. The food was outstanding. The service was great. It was enjoyable having our own private room. I would highly recommend it for parties of 10 and over we were able to have discussions across the whole table.

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  10. Kurt

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Other than it taking 90 minutes to have the food arrive, Char was great.

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FAQs

Char Steak & Lounge is rated 4.5 stars by 1521 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 14 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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