Char Steak & Lounge
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Best of Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Steak house / American. Wine strengths: California, New York.
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- Address
- 550 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
- Phone
- (585) 241-7100
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 6–10 AM, 11:30 AM–12 AMFri 6–10 AM, 11:30 AM–1 AMSat 7–11 AM, 12 PM–1 AMSun 7–11 AM, 12 PM–12 AM
- Website
- charsteakandlounge.com
- Directions
- Get directions
The menu
What to order
- Grilled steaks
- Homemade pastas
- Fresh fish
- Masterful desserts
Wine Spectator 2026 Best of Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Steak house / American. Wine strengths: California, New York.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
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Details
- Sophisticated
- Modern
- Elegant
- Trendy
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- Private Event
- Brunch
- Date Night
- Hotel Restaurant
- Design Destination
- Private Dining
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Sommelier Led
- A La Carte
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Gluten Free Options
- Pescatarian Friendly
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 6–10 AM, 11:30 AM–12 AM
- Tuesday
- 6–10 AM, 11:30 AM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 6–10 AM, 11:30 AM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 6–10 AM, 11:30 AM–12 AM
- Friday
- 6–10 AM, 11:30 AM–1 AM
- Saturday
- 7–11 AM, 12 PM–1 AM
- Sunday
- 7–11 AM, 12 PM–12 AM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Hip, contemporary, and sophisticated, with a warm, inviting renovated interior and a classy upscale steakhouse feel.