Char Steakhouse - Raritan

Name: Char Steakhouse - Raritan
Address: 777 US Highway 202 North, Raritan, NJ, United States, 08869
Telephone: (908) 707-1777
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3416 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 42 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails

Finally, a New York style atmosphere and experience crosses the Hudson to Central Jersey. Char Steakhouse's innovative cuisine features only the finest cuts of Dry Aged and Prime Beef with fish delivered fresh daily. Guests will dine by landscaped views revealed by towering windows. Mahogany wood walls and ceiling treatments create an authentic steakhouse environment rivaled by none in the New Jersey dining scene. Unique features include four modern fireplaces that are the first of their kind, a curved wall of water that rains serenity in the aptly named Rain Room. Guests can enjoy 7 cuts of the finest quality dry aged beef or snack on oysters and colossal blue crab from our premier raw bar. Seating in the lounge is offered on a first come first serve basis or party goers can reserve arched custom booths for up to twelve. Our highly trained and experienced staff exhibit warmth and hospitality in welcoming Char's guests home. All of this at a prices you never thought possible.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 13:00–21:00
Phone number
(908) 707-1777
Website
http://www.charsteakhouse.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Phil Deffina
Catering
Char Steakhouse will deliver to any location within 25 miles for parties ranging from 15 to 500 guests
Private party facilities
Char Steakhouse features private and semi private areas that can accommodate a range of party sizes from 15-200 guests.

Location
777 US Highway 202 North, Raritan, NJ 08869
Area
Bridgewater
Cross Street
First Avenue
Parking details
Our private parking lot accommodates 80 to 100 vehicles and Valet is available for special events.
Public transit
Raritan stop on the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley Line.
Entertainment
Our staff provides all the entertainment our diners will need
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soup of the DayUS$9.95
seasonal
CalamariUS$13.95
fried, marinara, spicy aioli
Lamb "Lollipops"US$16.95
mango chutney, herbs
Shishito PeppersUS$9.95
blistered, buttermilk ranch
Crab CakeUS$16.95
fire roasted corn, beurre blanc, spicy aioli
Bacon SlabUS$9.95
maple glazed, mustard, pepper
Little Neck "Steamers"US$13.95
garlic, white wine, thyme, crostini
Stuffed MushroomsUS$16.95
crabmeat, foamed beurre blanc
Meat & PotatoesUS$17.95
shortrib, gnocchi, garlic cream
MeatballsUS$12.95
basil, whipped ricotta

Raw Bar

Lobster CocktailUS$19.95
char dressing
Colossal Blue CrabUS$15.95
white mustard
Jumbo Shrimp
cocktail sauce
- eaUS$3.95
Little Neck Clams
on the half shell
- eaUS$1.25
Oysters
east coast
- eaUS$2.95
Tuna TartareUS$14.95
crispy shallot, avocado, white soy, cilantro pretzel chips
Seafood Tower
lobster, lump crab, jumbo shrimp, tuna tartare, little necks, east coast oyster
- p/pUS$21.95

From the Garden

Add Chicken $5.95. Steak $15.95. Salmon $12.95. Shrimp $3.95 per pc. Tuna $14.95

Mixed Field GreensUS$9.95
tomato, pine nuts, red onions, cucumber, Char signature dressing
Caesar SaladUS$12.95
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Crisp WedgeUS$13.95
Maytag bleu cheese, tomato, red onion applewood smoked bacon
Char Chopped CobbUS$13.95
romaine hearts, egg, avocado applewood smoked bacon, maytag bleu cheese, cherry tomatoes, char signature dressing
Lobster Avocado SaladUS$21.95
baby artichoke, Romaine, tomato confit, citronette, black truffle, cucumber

Ye Olde Pub Menu

Shortrib Grilled CheeseUS$13.95
brioche, swiss, onions
Lobster Mac N CheeseUS$21.95
bacon, scallions, truffle
Chicken SandwichUS$9.95
"crispy" pickle, mayo, brioche
Filet Mignon Philly CheesesteakUS$15.95
sauteed peppers & onions, white cheddar, hoagie roll
The Char Broiler
100% certified angus beef lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun
- 12 ozUS$14.95
The Bacon & Bleu Broiler
100% certified angus beef bacon, blue cheese, onion, brioche bun
- 12 ozUS$16.95

Char 1800°

Certified 100% hormone and animal by-product free beef

Tenderloin - Lean, Tender

Surf N' Turf
filet & maine lobster tail
- 6 ozUS$43.95
Filet Mignon
- 8 oz (Petite Cut)US$39.95
- 12 oz (Grande Cut)US$44.95

Strip Steak - Fine Texture, Flavorful

NY Strip
- 12 oz (Prime, Wet-Aged)US$39.95
- 14 oz (Prime, Dry-Aged)US$44.95

Ribeye - Highly Marbled, Juicy

Delmonico
horseradish crème fraîche
- 16 ozUS$29.95
Cowboy Ribeye
prime, dry-aged
- 20 ozUS$49.95

Steak for Two - Tenderloin & Sirloin

Porterhouse
dry-aged
- 46 ozUS$110.95

Perfect Pairings

Maine Lobster TailUS$22.95
add to any steak, broiled
Jumbo Shrimp
add to any steak, grilled
- eaUS$3.95
Char Steak Sauce, Tangy Smoke (or) Horseradish Crème FraîcheUS$2.95

Deep Blue Sea

SalmonUS$25.95
organic, cedar wrapped, tzatziki
Crab CakeUS$29.95
fresh roasted corn, beurre blanc
Jumbo Shrimp ScampiUS$29.95
lemon butter, spinach
Stuffed Maine LobsterUS$49.95
with crab meat
Yellowfin TunaUS$36.95
wild rice & quinoa stir fry, enoki, shiitake, snap peas, chipotle vinaigrette
Maine Lobsters
live, steamed or broiled
- per lbUS$22.95

Had Steak Last Night?

Chicken MilaneseUS$24.95
organic, wild arugula, cherry tomato, red onion, fresh mozzarella
Meat & PotatoesUS$28.95
Braised shortrib, potato gnocchi, garlic cream sauce
Pork Chop
berkshire, roasted
- 16 ozUS$25.95

On the Side

Seasoned FriesUS$8.95
Potato GratinUS$9.95
Mac N' CheeseUS$11.95
Creamed SpinachUS$9.95
Sautéed SpinachUS$8.95
Italian Hot PeppersUS$9.95
Mashed PotatoesUS$9.95
Loaded Baked PotatoUS$9.95
Broccoli, Garlic & OilUS$8.95
Sauteed Mushroom CapsUS$9.95
Maple Glazed BaconUS$9.95
Grilled AsparagusUS$11.95
Death by PotatoesUS$13.95

Children's Charity Menu

All proceeds from our Children's Menu to benefit St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. All Children's Items are offered for an $9.95 donation

Chicken Fingers
fries
Kids Burger
fries
Cheese Ravioli
tomato sauce
Mac N' Cheese
breadcrumb

Dessert

Chocolate "Celebration" Cake
layers of mousse and ganache
- Serves 2US$14.95
Triple Chocolate Chip Nutella CookiesUS$9.95
with sea salt and vanilla Ice cream
Fudge BrownieUS$10.95
served warm, walnuts, chocolate & caramel, vanilla Ice cream
New York CheesecakeUS$10.95
berries macerated in Grand Marnier
Bread PuddingUS$9.95
maple bourbon pecan, vanilla ice cream, bourbon anglaise
Cookie Jar SundaeUS$15.95
vanilla Ice cream, chocolate fudge sauce, peanut butter, crumbled Oreos, berries, Macadamia nuts, caramel, whipped cream, Nutella cookie
Creme BruleeUS$8.95
vanilla bean, amaretto cookies

What 3,416 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Somerset
Innovative
Somerset
Great for fine wines
Somerset
Great for outdoor dining
Somerset
Good for special occasions
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Char Steakhouse - Raritan offers a "romantic atmosphere" and "top-notch service," making it a prime choice for special occasions. Known for "excellent steaks" and a diverse menu, the restaurant also boasts a beautiful outdoor patio. While some find it pricey, its attentive staff and delicious offerings ensure a memorable dining experience.

3,416 Reviews

K
Kevin
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steak demonic and porterhouse fabulous great service and sides
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Michael
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server Merve provided perfect service, knowledgeable of the menu and good at matching menu items with our taste and interest. The experience was delightful, food was excellent. Don’t forget to leave room for the chocolate moose cake! If you’re going to Char Stake House, do yourself a favor and ask to be seated in Merve’s section to ensure that you have the best possible experience Char can provide!
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Ida Lucia
Philadelphia
309 reviews
vip
5.0
309 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great night out with friends, from cocktails to starters to main courses and desert, everything was delicious. The inly thing better than the food was the service!
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Rino
New York City
132 reviews
vip
5.0
132 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place for surf and turf, very juicy steaks if you are in the mood for a good steak this is the place 👍
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William
New York City
111 reviews
vip
4.0
111 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Celebrated a friend’s birthday for dinner. Drinks were good and the bread was delicious, especially the popovers. The waiter, Ben and staff were attentive, professional and not overbearing. For dinner we enjoyed a seafood plate that included a lovely assortment of shellfish and dips. I gave a 4 star for food due to the super thin cut of rib eye. The taste was good but was a little more cooked than the medium rare ordered. The cookie jar sundae for dessert was delicious. The giant shooting candle for the birthday made this a lot of fun. The noise level was high but as diners completed their meals it leveled off a bit so you could hear the conversation in your group.
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Rachel
New York City
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a nice relaxing Sunday evening dinner. The atmosphere is much calmer than a Friday or Saturdy night so we could easily chat without shouting! Good service with attention to detail. The food was generally good, although one member of our party ordered the Steak Frites special and said the steak was not very flavorful. I ordered the Lobster & Avocado Salad that was delicious. Someone ordered a glass of the only Pinot Grigio on the wine list and said it was not a particularly good one.
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Chris
New Jersey
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent all around. The outside dining area is awesome. Covered patio area is very nicely set up and heaters took the early November chill out of the air. Service, atmosphere, and steaks were all great. A bit on the expensive side but not outrageously so. If you’re looking for a special dining experience you won’t be disappointed.
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Peter
New York City
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service is always perfect!! The best pork chop anywhere!!
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Kayla
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Food and drinks were great, service was great everyone is so kind. Everything came out in a timely manner and servers are very attentive, the porterhouse steak was so good, highly recommend!!
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iSparki
Philadelphia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birthday. Four at table. Everyone very happy with choices! Lovely evening. Great service.
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FAQs

Char Steakhouse - Raritan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 707-1777.

Char Steakhouse - Raritan is rated 4.7 stars by 3416 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Char Steakhouse - Raritan

777 US Highway 202 North, Raritan, NJ 08869

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
First Avenue
Area
Bridgewater
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 13:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Our private parking lot accommodates 80 to 100 vehicles and Valet is available for special events.
Public transit
Raritan stop on the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley Line.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Phil Deffina
Entertainment
Our staff provides all the entertainment our diners will need
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.charsteakhouse.com/
Phone number
(908) 707-1777
Catering
Char Steakhouse will deliver to any location within 25 miles for parties ranging from 15 to 500 guests
Private party facilities
Char Steakhouse features private and semi private areas that can accommodate a range of party sizes from 15-200 guests.

Char Steakhouse - Raritan

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Filet Mignon

Porterhouse

Filet Mignon Philly Cheesesteak

Let's Begin

Soup of the DayUS$9.95

CalamariUS$13.95

Lamb "Lollipops"US$16.95

Shishito PeppersUS$9.95

Crab CakeUS$16.95

Bacon SlabUS$9.95

Little Neck "Steamers"US$13.95

Stuffed MushroomsUS$16.95

Meat & PotatoesUS$17.95

MeatballsUS$12.95

Raw Bar

Lobster CocktailUS$19.95

Colossal Blue CrabUS$15.95

Jumbo Shrimp

Little Neck Clams

Oysters

Tuna TartareUS$14.95

Seafood Tower

From the Garden

Mixed Field GreensUS$9.95

Caesar SaladUS$12.95

Crisp WedgeUS$13.95

Char Chopped CobbUS$13.95

Lobster Avocado SaladUS$21.95

Ye Olde Pub Menu

Shortrib Grilled CheeseUS$13.95

Lobster Mac N CheeseUS$21.95

Chicken SandwichUS$9.95

Filet Mignon Philly CheesesteakUS$15.95

The Char Broiler

The Bacon & Bleu Broiler

Char 1800°

Tenderloin - Lean, Tender

Surf N' Turf

Filet Mignon

Strip Steak - Fine Texture, Flavorful

NY Strip

Ribeye - Highly Marbled, Juicy

Delmonico

Cowboy Ribeye

Steak for Two - Tenderloin & Sirloin

Porterhouse

Perfect Pairings

Maine Lobster TailUS$22.95

Jumbo Shrimp

Char Steak Sauce, Tangy Smoke (or) Horseradish Crème FraîcheUS$2.95

Deep Blue Sea

SalmonUS$25.95

Crab CakeUS$29.95

Jumbo Shrimp ScampiUS$29.95

Stuffed Maine LobsterUS$49.95

Yellowfin TunaUS$36.95

Maine Lobsters

Had Steak Last Night?

Chicken MilaneseUS$24.95

Meat & PotatoesUS$28.95

Pork Chop

On the Side

Seasoned FriesUS$8.95

Potato GratinUS$9.95

Mac N' CheeseUS$11.95

Creamed SpinachUS$9.95

Sautéed SpinachUS$8.95

Italian Hot PeppersUS$9.95

Mashed PotatoesUS$9.95

Loaded Baked PotatoUS$9.95

Broccoli, Garlic & OilUS$8.95

Sauteed Mushroom CapsUS$9.95

Maple Glazed BaconUS$9.95

Grilled AsparagusUS$11.95

Death by PotatoesUS$13.95