We love this place! The food was great and everyone was so friendly. We loved our server, Demetra! She was fabulous. I had a brandy alexander for dessert- so good!
Carson Miller
Service and atmosphere were fantastic. Will be back
Ann Stark
Old world charm at its best. I loved this place in the 70s and still do.
Brent Clay
In my opinion, this is a tired old steak house that charges market premium prices for marginal steaks and seemingly do not support customers from diverse backgrounds. A very negative experience.
jack waters
Owner is Rude. Rushed to eat. Steaks were not good and overpriced. Atmosphere is old and carpet smells musty. Don’t spend your money at this dump.
anthony hoy
Having lived in St. Louis for many years, I'd driven by the Charcoal House hundreds of times. But, never had the opportunity to eat there. My spouse surprised me by making a birthday reservation. The restaurant is a friendly throw back to a by gone era. Picture walking into a nice steakhouse from the late 60's to early 70's. It's no frills, but very clean and well laid out. There's a nice sized bar to enjoy a cocktail if you have to wait. The menu is straight forward, with a nice selection of fresh steaks and seafood. Wine and drinks were very generous pours. The special for the evening was rack of lamb with a rosemary sauce. It was excellent, cooked exactly right to medium rare. My spouse had the salmon. It was also cooked perfectly. Dee, our server, was phenomenal. She always had a smile, was pleasant and extremely attentive. You could tell she genuinely cared about our dining experience. I've read a few reviews complaining about how the menu pricing has risen. To those folks, I'd say get used to it. Covid changed everything. Dining out is not cheap anymore. Food and people costs have gone through the roof. I found the pricing to be very reasonable, considering the quality of the meal and the service. Family owned places like the Charcoal House are going by the wayside every day. It's a great place just to sit at the bar, enjoy a cocktail or two with an appetizer if you're on a tight budget. You won't be disappointed.
bill swinea
Was a great evening! Loved the food. The steak was delicious!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Filet Mingno with Sautéed Mushrooms, Charcoal House Special, Chardonnay, Salad, Steak by George
Ted Bartelstone
Steak is what you get here. Perfectly cooked filet with twice baked potatoe. Service was great. Wonderful place for a good meal and good friends.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargot, Filet Mingno with Sautéed Mushrooms, Charcoal House Special, Salad
Karin Mark
Love this place! Food always great service is outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Steak by George
Steve
Excellent service, I had the Charcoal House Special, rare, with the mushroom sauce and blue cheese over the steak so it melted. If you're getting an expensive steak, get a fine wine to compliment it. I got the Jordan Cabernet, over $100 for the bottle but well worth it. (filet mignon)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Charcoal House Special
We love this place! The food was great and everyone was so friendly. We loved our server, Demetra! She was fabulous. I had a brandy alexander for dessert- so good!
Service and atmosphere were fantastic. Will be back
Old world charm at its best. I loved this place in the 70s and still do.
In my opinion, this is a tired old steak house that charges market premium prices for marginal steaks and seemingly do not support customers from diverse backgrounds. A very negative experience.
Owner is Rude. Rushed to eat. Steaks were not good and overpriced. Atmosphere is old and carpet smells musty. Don’t spend your money at this dump.
Having lived in St. Louis for many years, I'd driven by the Charcoal House hundreds of times. But, never had the opportunity to eat there. My spouse surprised me by making a birthday reservation. The restaurant is a friendly throw back to a by gone era. Picture walking into a nice steakhouse from the late 60's to early 70's. It's no frills, but very clean and well laid out. There's a nice sized bar to enjoy a cocktail if you have to wait. The menu is straight forward, with a nice selection of fresh steaks and seafood. Wine and drinks were very generous pours. The special for the evening was rack of lamb with a rosemary sauce. It was excellent, cooked exactly right to medium rare. My spouse had the salmon. It was also cooked perfectly. Dee, our server, was phenomenal. She always had a smile, was pleasant and extremely attentive. You could tell she genuinely cared about our dining experience. I've read a few reviews complaining about how the menu pricing has risen. To those folks, I'd say get used to it. Covid changed everything. Dining out is not cheap anymore. Food and people costs have gone through the roof. I found the pricing to be very reasonable, considering the quality of the meal and the service. Family owned places like the Charcoal House are going by the wayside every day. It's a great place just to sit at the bar, enjoy a cocktail or two with an appetizer if you're on a tight budget. You won't be disappointed.
Was a great evening! Loved the food. The steak was delicious!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Filet Mingno with Sautéed Mushrooms, Charcoal House Special, Chardonnay, Salad, Steak by George
Steak is what you get here. Perfectly cooked filet with twice baked potatoe. Service was great. Wonderful place for a good meal and good friends.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargot, Filet Mingno with Sautéed Mushrooms, Charcoal House Special, Salad
Love this place! Food always great service is outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Steak by George
Excellent service, I had the Charcoal House Special, rare, with the mushroom sauce and blue cheese over the steak so it melted. If you're getting an expensive steak, get a fine wine to compliment it. I got the Jordan Cabernet, over $100 for the bottle but well worth it. (filet mignon)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Charcoal House Special
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Food, fair, to expensive for what your getting, dirty, old.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Basket of Onion Rings, Center Cut Pork Chops
Old school steak restaurant. They make everything in house, including their onion rings. A great place to choose if you want a long relaxing dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Basket of Onion Rings, Steak by George
Fantastic always!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak by George
Always a wonderful evening with delicious food and drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak by George
Have been going to Charcoal House for many years to celebrate special occasions. The food & service has always been outstanding.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Basket of Onion Rings, Charcoal House Special, Salad, Steak by George
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