Char Whiskey Bar & Grille

Absolutely Fantastic!! Food was super fresh, service was great. It's obvious the chef is top quality. I highly recommend the pineapple guacamole appetizer and ask for the homemade version of "ranch" if you order a steak salad or fries. It was like a Parmesan pepper dressing but omg soooo good...And of course the gentleman in our group enjoyed that they had LOTS of whiskey to choose.

Absolutely Fantastic!! Food was super fresh, service was great. It's obvious the chef is top quality. I highly recommend the pineapple guacamole appetizer and ask for the homemade version of "ranch" if you order a steak salad or fries. It was like a Parmesan pepper dressing but omg soooo good...And of course the gentleman in our group enjoyed that they had LOTS of whiskey to choose.

Absolutely amazing. I stopped ordering steaks at restaurants because i can never get a perfectly cooked medium steak but this exceeded my expectations. The menu is al a carte so I'd keep that in mind because it can get pricey fast. I dined in by myself and was able to sit on the patio which was perfect because I ordered a bottle of wine and cried (going through a lot). I didn't feel judge for boohooing over my amazing meal so 10/10

A perfect meal. Will definitely return there truffle Mac and cheese was delicious, as was my simple salad. Bibb lettuce was so good it tasted like they went out back to pick it for me. Nice server too.

5 stars for brunch, dinner, or drinks. The quality, flavor, aesthetics, and portions are excellent. If you are looking to feel comfortable inside a restaurant after staying away from indoor dining during the last year of covid, this is a perfect choice. The staff is responsible, to the extent that they kindly remind patrons to wear their masks when walking in or out.

A great new find for me. Amazing food, great craft beer, and fantastic cocktails

3-20-21 First visit to Char. Let me share the good first, followed by only one negative remark that unfortunately gives the rating a significant decline. Also, I will go back in the future and update accordingly if needed. Called on a Saturday late morning and the staff was extremely helpful with getting me a reservation set for early evening and also let me know I can do it online. Got there and were seated promptly at the bar, which we requested. The place is small but very inviting and has a fun feel to it. The bartender was pleasant, helpful and happily took care of everything we needed. My date started with the mussels that were cooked very well, perhaps a bit light on flavor and my salad was good. We both ordered the filet and she added a crab cake. She said the crab cake was one of the best she has ever had. The presentation was good and the flavor of the entree was also very good. The steak was seasoned well and was accompanied by flavorful risotto and good broccolini. Now comes the 2 star problem, both steaks were over cooked. We both ordered medium and I would put these somewhere between medium-well to well done. I hope that this was a one time issue with our steaks as I think that had these been medium, my review would easily be a 4 if not 5 star. Even though many other things were so right with our experience, I cannot overlook such a significant issue.

3-20-21 First visit to Char. Let me share the good first, followed by only one negative remark that unfortunately gives the rating a significant decline. Also, I will go back in the future and update accordingly if needed. Called on a Saturday late morning and the staff was extremely helpful with getting me a reservation set for early evening and also let me know I can do it online. Got there and were seated promptly at the bar, which we requested. The place is small but very inviting and has a fun feel to it. The bartender was pleasant, helpful and happily took care of everything we needed. My date started with the mussels that were cooked very well, perhaps a bit light on flavor and my salad was good. We both ordered the filet and she added a crab cake. She said the crab cake was one of the best she has ever had. The presentation was good and the flavor of the entree was also very good. The steak was seasoned well and was accompanied by flavorful risotto and good broccolini. Now comes the 2 star problem, both steaks were over cooked. We both ordered medium and I would put these somewhere between medium-well to well done. I hope that this was a one time issue with our steaks as I think that had these been medium, my review would easily be a 4 if not 5 star. Even though many other things were so right with our experience, I cannot overlook such a significant issue.

A nice dinner - overpriced, yes, but really good food. Mac and cheese was a hit. Good whiskey selection. Recommend the burgers. In a good location in downtown River.

A must in the dining world. Hard to find a place that makes it all come together, but Char has perfected it.