Rochester
Char Steak & Lounge

Char Steak & Lounge

Eat Local in Rochester

4.3 879 Google reviews

+1 585 241 71 00550 East Ave, Rochester, New York 14607 · East Avenue

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Where to find them

550 East Ave, Rochester, New York 14607

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About

An award-winning, quintessential American steakhouse with a hip ambiance, Char offers a range of experiences and flavors that surpass expectations for both you and your guests. Rochester’s finest Chefs craft dinners from grilled steaks to homemade pastas, fresh fish to masterful desserts. Expert mixologists serve craft cocktails as well as an extensive wine collection. Char offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and an extensive bar that is open daily from 12pm to 12am with a light fare menu from 3-4:30pm in-between lunch and dinner. Char is a 2024 Open Table Diner's Choice Award winner and a 2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence winner.

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Hours

Thursday
6 to 10 AM
Friday
6 to 10 AM
Saturday
7 to 11 AM
Sunday
7 to 11 AM
Monday
6 to 10 AM
Tuesday
6 to 10 AM
Wednesday
6 to 10 AM

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