Delicious food and great atmosphere, would 100% come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S Kruk
Char Bar is a must-visit if you're in DC! The food is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. Do yourself a favor and get the Texas Toast—it’s loaded with slow-cooked BBQ brisket and is incredible; you can thank me after! The matzah ball soup was also a highlight; it was comforting, flavorful, and exactly what you want from a classic deli. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A. D. Motzen
I'm a frequent customer at Char Bar and when I've taken people who don't keep kosher they are always impressed with the food. Service is quick and courteous. Prices are very reasonable. Bonus: You never know who you will see. Ambassadors, members of Congress ... I once had the (now former) Treasury Secretary at the table next to me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ari k
Delicious food after a nice trip to DC. Their burgers and nachos were delicious. The Service was great too, with polite waiters delivering our food, which came quick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Izzy C
I don’t usually leave negative reviews, and I even tried contacting the owner directly, but my email went unanswered. Our waitress took our order and then never returned. After waiting quite some time, I tried to get the attention of another waitress to pay our bill, but she repeatedly avoided eye contact and ignored my attempts. I ultimately had to walk back to the kitchen just to pay. The experience was very frustrating and upsetting, and I would not recommend this place.
Matt Bycer
A great meat experience. Nachos made fresh to order. Large burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gila Roth
Food was great and service from Vicky was exceptional!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam K
The famous Vicky is the best waitress in DC! And the food was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kobi Cohen
Very tasty food It was a smoke in the restorant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bar Shabatai Productions
Excellent. Excellent. Great food. Great service. Nice atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Visiting from UK. Great tasting food, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia S
We had such a wonderful experience at Char Bar! My husband, his close friend, and their family joined me for dinner here, and it was truly amazing. The atmosphere was lively and full of energy — yes, it was a bit loud, but that’s only because the restaurant was so busy, which is always a good sign. Despite the crowd, our order came out quickly and everything was absolutely delicious.
The service was outstanding. We were running late from an event and called to ask if they could hold our reservation for 30 extra minutes. Without hesitation, they said “of course,” and when we arrived, our table was already set with menus waiting for us. That thoughtful touch made us feel so welcome.
Another huge plus is how many gluten-free options they offer — such a rare and much-appreciated detail!
Overall, this is a warm, inviting place with fantastic food and truly kind staff. We left so happy and satisfied, and we will definitely be back again. Thank you, Char Bar, for making our evening so special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
avrumy frank
Very good food, the waiters and staff are very nice, and it didn't take too long to get our food. I would reccomend the brisket nachos, its amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ester Sulimanov
Compliments to the chef! The steak, tender meat on the crispy nachos, perfectly seasoned tacos with guacamole on top.. the only thing missing was the delicious mushrooms that were served back in an old Eli’s Place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S D
Yum, yum. We had driven all day and were hungry. We were not disappointed. The server was very attentive and accommodating. The place was moderately full but didn't feel crowded.the food came fairly quick. Everything was tasty and fresh. Sometimes there's an item that's not good, but all our orders were delicious. The ice cream was the only thing I wouldn't order again. Will definitely come back.
Delicious food and great atmosphere, would 100% come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Char Bar is a must-visit if you're in DC! The food is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. Do yourself a favor and get the Texas Toast—it’s loaded with slow-cooked BBQ brisket and is incredible; you can thank me after! The matzah ball soup was also a highlight; it was comforting, flavorful, and exactly what you want from a classic deli. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm a frequent customer at Char Bar and when I've taken people who don't keep kosher they are always impressed with the food.
Service is quick and courteous.
Prices are very reasonable.
Bonus: You never know who you will see. Ambassadors, members of Congress
... I once had the (now former) Treasury Secretary at the table next to me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food after a nice trip to DC. Their burgers and nachos were delicious. The Service was great too, with polite waiters delivering our food, which came quick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don’t usually leave negative reviews, and I even tried contacting the owner directly, but my email went unanswered. Our waitress took our order and then never returned. After waiting quite some time, I tried to get the attention of another waitress to pay our bill, but she repeatedly avoided eye contact and ignored my attempts. I ultimately had to walk back to the kitchen just to pay. The experience was very frustrating and upsetting, and I would not recommend this place.
A great meat experience. Nachos made fresh to order. Large burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was great and service from Vicky was exceptional!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The famous Vicky is the best waitress in DC! And the food was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very tasty food
It was a smoke in the restorant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent. Excellent. Great food. Great service. Nice atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Restaurantji Recommends
Visiting from UK. Great tasting food, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had such a wonderful experience at Char Bar! My husband, his close friend, and their family joined me for dinner here, and it was truly amazing. The atmosphere was lively and full of energy — yes, it was a bit loud, but that’s only because the restaurant was so busy, which is always a good sign. Despite the crowd, our order came out quickly and everything was absolutely delicious.
The service was outstanding. We were running late from an event and called to ask if they could hold our reservation for 30 extra minutes. Without hesitation, they said “of course,” and when we arrived, our table was already set with menus waiting for us. That thoughtful touch made us feel so welcome.
Another huge plus is how many gluten-free options they offer — such a rare and much-appreciated detail!
Overall, this is a warm, inviting place with fantastic food and truly kind staff. We left so happy and satisfied, and we will definitely be back again. Thank you, Char Bar, for making our evening so special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food, the waiters and staff are very nice, and it didn't take too long to get our food. I would reccomend the brisket nachos, its amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Compliments to the chef! The steak, tender meat on the crispy nachos, perfectly seasoned tacos with guacamole on top.. the only thing missing was the delicious mushrooms that were served back in an old Eli’s Place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yum, yum. We had driven all day and were hungry. We were not disappointed. The server was very attentive and accommodating. The place was moderately full but didn't feel crowded.the food came fairly quick. Everything was tasty and fresh. Sometimes there's an item that's not good, but all our orders were delicious. The ice cream was the only thing I wouldn't order again. Will definitely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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