Char Steakhouse - Putnam Valley

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   Karen

   New York State1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We started with the raw bar trio, mussels and burrata. We moved on to the tomahawk, porterhouse and my strip steaks. The steaks were cooked perfectly and the sides were incredible. The pineapple martinis were top notch. The best part of the evening was the service. Our waitress, Nikki, was phenomenal. She explained the menu in detail and made excellent suggestions. She was very personable. The restaurant is conveniently located, right off the Taconic. Will definitely be returning. 
   

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   Laurie

   New York City24 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was so good. I brought home half my food so that I could have a second delicious dinner 14oz steak baked potato YUM
   

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   Michael

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A great dining experience as always Great food and great service to go with it
   

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   Ralph

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great as usual! Seafood menu was fantastic, and service was outstanding.
   

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   Edward VIP

   New York City18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 6 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love Char… and Nikki, our waitperson. She always takes the best care of us. I love their steaks, but tonight we had fish. The salmon was great. The halibut superb.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The evening was perfect, the steak selection is always on point, and the staff is always amazing. Michael did an amazing job and was so informative on the specials. He did a great job making us feel at home. The staff always goes above and beyond. Will be going back as i always do.
   

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   Karen

   West Palm Beach5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food, service and value. We had a great time.
   

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   Francine

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   If you're looking for an exceptional dining experience, Char Steakhouse never disappoints. What makes this place truly special isn't just the incredible food – it's the feeling that you're being welcomed into someone's home. The owner greets everyone personally and pitches in alongside the staff, creating a warmth that's rare in upscale restaurants. We started with the grilled octopus, which was absolutely perfect – tender and beautifully seasoned. But the real magic happened when our filet mignons arrived. I know it sounds like a cliché, but these steaks truly do melt in your mouth. Every bite was pure bliss. Our server Niki deserves special praise. She had that wonderful ability to appear exactly when needed while letting us enjoy our evening uninterrupted. Actually, the entire staff worked seamlessly together, from the attentive busboys to the owner himself. It's clear why this has become our favorite restaurant. The best part? This wasn't a one-time lucky experience. Char Steakhouse delivers this level of excellence every single time we visit. It's the kind of place that makes any occasion feel special, whether you're celebrating something big or just craving an amazing steak dinner.
   

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   Marco

   New York City19 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Although I would like to return to try more dishes, there were several issues that might deter me. First, parking was extremely challenging, and I ended up having to park on a snowbank. The server was friendly and attentive, but seemed overwhelmed by the number of tables he was managing. The food was excellent, but the meal took a long time to enjoy; we sat down at 6:30 PM and didn't leave until close to 9 PM. It was also extremely loud. I would definitely consider going back to try more, but just be aware of these concerns.
   

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    Sarah

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Table by the fire was lovely. The noise level was so loud we could hardly converse. I chose to have salad and lobster bisque, and wedge salad for dinner. The bisque was lovely except for the rubbery pieces of lobster floating in the velvety smooth bisque. The octopus came with the salad and so was tepid when I got to eat it. The octopus was not charred- a surprise considering the restaurant’s name. The waiter could not have been lovelier. The cocktails were divine. The afgato did not disappoint. The evening started out badly when there was no parking. You need a valet service on busy nights.
    

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