Salt + Charcoal

Not like before.... I won't go there again.. better go to peter luger...

I was looking for a steakhouse 3 weeks ago to hang out with a few colleagues. I randomly searched and discovered Salt and Charcoal. I spoke to Masa, he is the manager, was not sure if he is an owner as well. We were offered the private room in the basement which holds 15 people comfortably and max out at 20 people. They offered a $75 menu which was quite adequate for the offer. It included a salad, very fresh sushi roll, the 50 day aged strip steak or Salmon or Lamb chops, and the chocolate cake and ice cream for dessert. We had a very nice time and they assigned 2 servers to assist us. They were courteous and professional. We also tried the crabcakes, the oyster and oxtail soup, the grilled vegetable platter, cheese fries, baked potato They have a nice assortment of different drinks. I had a prosecco and then had Asaki beer on tap. On the 1st floor you can see them preparing the meal. The kitchen has a see thru glass and you can watch them prepare on the grill without hassle. They seem very eager to please and the service was excellent. Most of the people in my party made positive comments about the food. We had a nice dining experience. Update 2024: Since that 1st dining experience, Salt and Charcoal has elevated its menu, in adding more items, even more wagyu, it's been a real treat especially sonce I have eaten here over a dozen times. Sure, the prices have risen, but the flavors have skyrocketed!! They are a premier neighborhood gem that no other place in Williamsburg can muster. Last night, they served me and my guest a Chateaux Briand med well, which cut like butter. Along with their signature baked potato, we were in heaven. We also had the char grilled edimami, the slightly grilled oyster in sake and soy sauce, in addition to the Fried Nasu & Maitake Mushroom in a broth! It was a great night again. For dessert, they offered a Valentines Special which was a Chocolate Banana cake...available on Valentines Day! It was a great night again.

Since our first visit in November for my partner's birthday dinner this has become our favourite restaurant in NY and have since come back 3 more times with different groups of people. The staff are super friendly and really know their stuff. The drinks, of which there is a lot of variety, are delicious. And the food... Besides the steak - we usually get the porterhouse to share - the tuna tartare has a twist and is one of the best things I've eaten. I also got the smoked duck one night I didn't fancy having steak and it was so so so good. I highly recommend. The sides are also always charred to perfection; namely the edamame and broccoli. I honestly can't fault this restaurant and strongly urge anyone to give it go!

Great food but salty price.

This place always delivers wonderful dining experience. Great service, amazing food.

Their sauces enhance the flavor of their quality cooked ingredients. Crab cake is to die for. The porterhouse steak is too much for 2 people if you're ordering other dishes. Dislike the fact you have to order a minimum of 2 portions.

We’ve been to this robatayaki steakhouse a few times and always have good experience. Very decent food and attentive service. Hubby & I recently went for an early dinner couple weeks ago on a rainy Friday evening and luckily we were able to get a table without reservation. We start off with Uni & Wagyu Beef roll which was mouthwatering good. For main course we opted for the 30 day Jyukusei Porterhouse Steak for Two, it was perfectly cooked and very flavorful. Along with a side of S+C Baked Potatoes made a great meal.