Charcoal Grill & Bar Reviews
Submitted by Yossi W on 12/25/2019
Yossi W 5 stars rating.
Wow. The food was so good here. The Grilled Cauliflower had a wonderful assortment of spices on it along with dried cranberries, roasted garlic, pecan, techina, cilantro and silan. It was by extremely good. Even if I had only gotten that I would have been happy.
The Wagyu Beef Stuffed Mushrooms were breaded in Panko and came with an assortment of other delicious mushrooms. It was also really good. If you love mushrooms definitely get that.
The bro behind the bar - Brandon, I believe - brought me the bounty while basketball was broadcasted above the bottles. He recommended the short ribs.
The short ribs were amazing and came with fingerling potatoes and grilled onions and garlic and G-d Bless 'Murica it was delicious. I had a really hard time finishing it though after the amazing appetizers.
If you're in Los Angeles and you keep Kosher or even if you don't, go and check this place out. You will leave happy.
Sholom Ber Stiefel 5 stars rating.
Great food and service! Love that they're open late hours, which is great for someone who doesn't live in the heart of LA.
Icing on the cake was that they randomly gave out free tequila shots on the house to everyone!
Submitted by Sholom Ber Stiefel on 09/06/2022
Karen R 5 stars rating.
Love it ! Love the food so spacial and delicious
Reminds me Israel
My boyfriend from Orlando was begged me to go order food from there again..
There nice vibe, when you’re dining there, but take up its optional too
The staff really nice and warm. Thank you Charocal
Love the diva, arayes, salads .. almost every dish it’s so yummy ????
Submitted by Karen R on 08/31/2022
Sohrab Matian 1 stars rating.
we ordered food at 8.15 pm we received our salad at 9.30 pm after complaining so many times. after that we got stakes but not the right one at 10.10pm . even them it was cold and not cooked right . it was a total disaster .
Then to make it up they offered tea and dessert which we did not want to have at all .
Submitted by Sohrab Matian on 07/21/2022
Jacob Sauer 5 stars rating.
This place is great! I was just here last night for a dinner with my friend. The staff was very attentive and helpful. Alex, my server for the night was very friendly and professional and was all around amazing. The food is absolutely delicious with huge portions and the drinks are equally sublime. I'd definetly recommend this place.
Submitted by Jacob Sauer on 07/14/2022
mordekhai moadeb 5 stars rating.
The food was cook so well it was super delicious. The service could be better but great for a Jewish place.
Submitted by Mordekhai Moadeb on 02/05/2022
elias cerritos 1 stars rating.
Embarrassment of an establishment m. Ordered a delivery order from Postmates and it’s not their fault but this so called restaurant has nerve to advertise a 20oz burger and the whole burger doesn’t even weigh 20oz let alone the patty. Also requested the burger to be cooked below medium but not rare and I’m not picky and I wouldn’t complain if it was cooked to medium but the patty was well done and super dry. Wagyu beef is juicy and you can see in the pictures how dry the patty is which even makes me question if it’s real wagyu beef or not .
Submitted by Elias Cerritos on 10/04/2021
Jake Glimco 5 stars rating.
Be prepared to eat a lot. Went with a large group of coworkers and we tried every app. Can't go wrong with any of them. My steak was cooked well and the drinks were beautifully presented and delicious.
Submitted by Jake Glimco on 06/17/2021
Rabbi Yisroel Bernath 5 stars rating.
We went at 10pm on a Sunday night and the place was bustling. Loud music and celebratory vibe with a mix of ambient conversation and laughter.
Complimentary pickles and olives were on the table when we sat down. The wait staff was kind and professional. The beef shashimi was an exquisite treat. The pan was still sizzling as the waiter brought it. The tacos special was lots of fun, a mix of lamb and beef with a variety of savoury sauces and dips.
The 24oz steak was decent, though I expected more from a high end steak house. It was lightly spiced and tender.
The litchi martini was a fun drink, served smoking with dry ice on the bottom in a huge glass.
Submitted by Rabbi Yisroel Bernath on 10/28/2019
Jenn 5 stars rating.
A year old and still going very strong! Chef Lenny and his sous Chef Aaron seriously have a fantastic synergy and flow with their creative and equally delicious dishes that they are pumping out here at Charcoal Grill & Bar. Beautifully plated, thoughtfully executed and carefully crafted, these dishes really not only are pleasing to the eyes but to the palate of all that come here to dine.
Open kitchen concept is great and the ambiance is young and hip but the space is a bit cramped inside so I was very thankful for the abundant outdoor seating area! Staff is really friendly and engaging plus not once did I hear from any of them using the excuse of how they don't cover a table, when one was flagged down for something by a diner.
Chef Lenny, a LA native, came out to the east coast to hone his cooking skills under one of the more well known and loved restaurateur/chef's in the kosher scene in NYC. His love of food and the science behind it really shows when he excitedly explains how he developed a dish or flavor profile. What makes him one of the greats is that he's open to constructive feedback from his clientele and continually looking to improve what's already great.
I love the immediate offerings of cured green olive and briney Israeli pickle chops that are bright to the table when you're seated. We continued on to the generous portion of housemade hummus topped with havenly roasted lamb shoulder and picked red onions, a perfect dish that encompassed spice, salt and tart all in one bite. The grilled rib eye special and the meat platter featuring Korean marinaded short ribs (which was exactly the way Koreans like their bbq short ribs) and a generous tender lamb chop that followed soon after were exactly what my eyes and stomach wanted! The lamb bacon was killer, a great balance of sweet & salty with a bit of smoky, it was the perfect bite each time. Wish I had room for their epic burger but the table next to ours seemed to enjoy it.
The apps, sides and entrees are all executed gloriously at Charcoal, however, the pièce de resistance are the phenomenal desserts sous Chef Aaron has developed and created here. Classically trained in French pastry making in France, he brings pareve desserts to the next level and then some. He incorporates French technique with flavors like rose water and the like to bring the most delicious, delightful and unique dessert selections, ever. But don't fret, he also has an offering of the most decadent and properly made chocolate soufflé as well.
When in LA, if you don't have the time to foodie crawl like myself, then I insist that you drop into just Charcoal! Seriously really looking forward to my next visit very soon!
Submitted by Jenn on 06/05/2019
