Charcoal Venice
New American restaurant · Venice
425 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90292
Highlights
Wood-fired meats, seafood & vegetables with signature ember-baked cabbage
Wood-fired meats, seafood & vegetables with signature ember-baked cabbage
"Charcoal has the appeal of a generic American restaurant in a hotel, the kind of concrete-floored place that charges you $18 for a negroni with half-melted ice. But that's fine because Charcoal makes very good steak. If you're looking for rosy-in-the-center ribeye on the Westside (and maybe a charred cabbage appetizer soaked in smoke and brightened up with zippy sumac yogurt), come here. And make sure to take advantage of Charcoal's excellent table sauces, like the vinegary chimichurri, with a healthy dose of dried oregano." - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren
"Chef/owner Josiah Citrin works his magic at this casually upscale grill, where nearly everything is cooked over the fire. Wafts of aromatic charred meat greet guests before they’ve even made it through the door. The menu may be inspired by a backyard barbecue, but the décor is a contemporary mix of concrete walls, beige booths and modern artwork.Steaks come with ramekins of sauce like creamy and smoky choron, in addition to the trio of signature condiments on the table. However, this meat is too flavorful to really need anything. Diners may be here for the steaks, but those in the know also order the cabbage baked in embers, served with lemon-sumac yogurt.The bar area is bustling and loud, thanks to the list of happy hour specials." - Michelin Inspector
"The food is the star of Charcoal Venice’s happy hour, which runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Two oysters clock in at $6, while grilled white prawns are under $10; a small order of steak frites costs $14, and a Charcoal burger is only $12. Cocktails like mezcal-based the Clash or bourbon and grapefruit Smoke on the Water cost only $12, and wine is available by the glass for $7." - Rebecca Roland
"An American restaurant in Venice offering a casual, upscale grill experience with meats cooked over the fire." - Kevin Chau
"Josiah Citrin’s modern Venice steakhouse has a $125-per-person Thanksgiving menu with a slew of holiday dishes, starting with the restaurant’s signature ember-baked cabbage and roasted beets with currants and creme fraiche. Also included is a roasted pear and persimmon salad and smoked Diestel Farms turkey with mushroom gravy. Slow-roasted prime rib with horseradish jus is on hand for those not in the mood for turkey. Finish with seasonal pies for dessert." - Eater Staff
