Char Grill

Ambiance was what I was hoping for when selecting Charcoal Oven for a nice dinner date. Beyond that, the food was bland, chintzy and way overpriced. I even had my leftovers brought to me in a Jewel Osco plastic bag, which I suspect is where they purchased the $50 steak that I ordered; and yes, they serve potato chips as your "potato" side. Unacceptable. All told, I'm not a fan of giving negative reviews, but in this case, the money spent truly was not worth the experience. I will not be returning here, but I do hope the establishment turns it around to what it seemingly used to be like.

The appetizer was so good. I loved the warm roles, even asked for more which the server told me we'd have to wait . The new roles tasted just as good but smalller and darker. Greek Chicken was recommended and the seasoning was incredible and there was a large serving., got to bring some home. I wasn't impressed by the small, bare salad or the bland vegetables. I did enjoy the wine too. Pricey food overall really good.

Want a quiet sit down at a white linen restaurant? This is your spot. So unhurried, you could negotiate a peace accord. Fish is something that you cannot miss, there are often delicious specials. Steaks and chicken are just as good. There is also Greek inspired items, so be sure to ask about them, especially if you are a vegetarian.

How is this place in business with such great options in the area? The service was really really slow but that's because they are staffed on a Friday night with 1 server who is overworked not bad. One hour in we got our salads which we felt was a major accomplishment! Dinner has come and gone and while the lamb chops my wife had were good the Greek chicken was marginal at best. I'm left with a bill from a good restaurant with a Burger King taste in my mouth. And how hilarious the owner copies and pastes offensive replies to these review. So sad.

Bad customer service plus long wait for food I ordered a lamb chops medium rare and got well medium more on well side. My wife ordered a chicken liver. Most of the liver was burn. They were black. When we where ask how was a dinner I told them and show them what it was. I did not get sorry from the manager or owner or anything else. Prices are high for what you getting. Like we got potato chips and few vegetables for sharing. I don't know how any one can go back. I would be stupid to do so.

I wanted to see what this place about being a food blogger and all. We came a few min past 5pm when the place opens, but the chef wasn't even there. He didn't arrive til 5:30. We looked at the menu and everything was overpriced. Sirloin steak was 48?! Yes you get soup, salad and sides but we didn't get to pick our soup nor sides yet the couple behind us got to pick how they want their potatoes (mashed, which is what I prefer but got chips instead...) The corn was definitely canned. The pastichio sauce tasted canned and had barely any meat and seemed low quality. The leg of lamb was ok...not the best lamb I've had. The bread didn't come with butter so I had to ask for it. The bread, salad and soup tasted good though. All I have to say is treat everyone equally. Just because someone is a regular it's not fair to just throw whatever to a new customer not asking how they want their sides or steak cooked. The atmosphere was nice though and old fashioned.