Salt + Charcoal

This review is long overdue ☺️🙈! Amazing restaurant with above par service. Went as a graduation dinner for my son. My son loves Asian cuisine and is an avid meat eater so this was a perfect combo choice for us. Due to NYC traffic, we were going to be a little late for our reservation. Called to update and they were able to push us back 30-minutes. As a family, we had fun celebrating this milestone and it seemed like we have the restaurant to ourselves. Most of the other customers were seated outside. Food was fantastic, savory and hit all the spots to make us return and recommend to friends & family. Our server, was very attentive, fast and provided insight on things we should and did try. Was a great day in all and would recommend it to everyone.

This place answered the call when we were looking for sunday night late dinner. I was in the mood for sushi while my husband wanted steak. How appropriate that this place marries those two dishes. When we arrived, we were seated in the back. Dimly lit quaint decor. Having the whole place to ourselves added to the romantic vibes. Service was wonderful. We based all our food choices based on our water's recommendations. I ordered the Azabu whiskey sour. Love a good egg white cocktail. It was perfect not too sweet with yuzu sake, lime and japanese whiskey. The Branzino sushi arrived with 4 juicy pieces. Then we feasted on the shrimp crunch and salmon roll. My partner enjoyed the New York strip steak with cheese fries and grilled broccoli. Everything was wonderful but standouts were the shrimp and the broccoli for me.

Had higher expectations for this place based on some reviews. It is a small restaurant with limited amount of seating inside. The service was a bit slow. Ordered the porterhouse for 2, two sushi rolls, tuna tartare and S+C baked potatoes. The porterhouse was a bit underwhelming and was not as flavorful compared to other steaks I've had. It definitely needed the addition of herb and butter as well as two other sauces. The tuna tartare was fresh and complimented well with the nori sheets. The sushi rolls were a bit overpriced and were just okay.

I regularly go here for the steak. It is excellent. I eat at the bar and the bartenders are excellent. They always describe the various sauces you get with the steak and the vegetables. BTW, the seasonal vegetable side is varied and excellent. Highly recommend!

Took mom here for her birthday. They wished her happy birthday on arrival and brought out complimentary dessert. Very classy and thoughtful! The porterhouse + lobster (pictured) is top notch. Highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion, but in particular a special occasion!

Salt + Charcoal on the corner of Bedford and Grand is an amazing Japanese steakhouse that grills with Japanese sea salt and Binochotan charcoal imported from Japan. Their signature hand-selected dry-aged steaks goes through a 28 to 50 day ripening process before crank grilling with Binochotan charcoal results in an uncomparable umami flavor. They also have released an interactive and yummy Temaki Set with choice of wagyu, fish, or veggies. Be your own chef and put some rice on a nori then top it with your favorite ingredients and roll it up. Take a satisfying bite and enjoy the fresh ingredients explode inside your mouth. We opted for the 30-Day Aged Jyukusei New York Strip Steak. Juicy tender and amazing umami flavor!

Just had the amazing Brunch at Salt and Charcoal in Brooklyn. We tried the new Brunch menu : DIY Temaki hand-rolls. The set include the A5 wagyu tartare, A5 wagyu+ uni, ikura, avocado, cucumber & egg for $38. It was so fun to make the hand roll by ourselves, Plus the New York strip steak was insanely tender. Come and check this place out! Follow @spinx17 for more NYC food recs!

Phenomenally delicious. Charcoal edamame, filet mignon sandwich, and yuzu wedge salad were all absurdly good! And the host and server were great and really friendly!

-exquisite service - great rnb toons - they charged my phone - great recs - excellent sushi Branzino, shrimp tempura, salmon abovado - delicious cheese fries with great reheat value - grilled broccoli that tasted right off the grill - well made drinks - fabulous steak Great reheat value as well - we got three more meals out of all this

Just had the amazing Brunch at Salt and Charcoal in Brooklyn. We tried the new Brunch menu : DIY Temaki hand-rolls. The set include the A5 wagyu tartare, A5 wagyu+ uni, ikura, avocado, cucumber & egg for $38. It was so fun to make the hand roll by ourselves, Plus the New York strip steak was insanely tender. Come and check this place out! Follow @spinx17 for more NYC food recs!

After seeing foodgasm worthy photos of my friend's meal on instagram, Salt + Charcoal has been on my list of "Want to Try" for the past three years. I'd been saving it for a special occasion as my #1 top priority and that occasion finally arose as I was turning 34 this year and my beloved partner booked us a reservation for 7 PM on a crisp Saturday evening. The place comfortable seats about 25 patrons with mixed styles of tables and booths, and this lucky birthday boy was delighted to share the latter with the love of his life. We were seated in one of the booths along the main avenue with flower pots in interesting vases lining the window. The waitstaff all had a hip modern Japanese flair to their dress, and it was clear this was a moonlighting job for these models/actors. There was an extensive alcohol list with many sake's to choose from (yum) as well as the full dinner menu and specials. When shiso shows up on the menu, I immediately get it so I went with the Shiso Mojito while my partner went for a licorice-tasting cocktail I forgot the name to; both were well mixed and interesting. We took a while to choose from the extensive food menu since everything sounded good, but eventually decided on the Japanese Wagyu Roll (so we could have a taste of their Wagyu), the Yellowtail Roll for more shisho leaf goodness, the rib eye special for one which came with their signature wasabi cream sauce, a side of cheese fries and their unique uni filet mignon steak which I'd heard so much about and to which my friend said was an absolute must. Wagyu Roll -- I was worried the truffle oil would be overpowering but it worked really well in the roll. The flavours all worked well together. Although I understand the point of the crunchy potatoe flakes for texture, they were a bit distracting in the roll and I could done without them. Yellowtail Roll -- again, really well-balanced and tasty; the shiso leaf helped cut the potential heavyness of the fish and crabstick, but overall, really well balanced. I liked this one a lot. I'd definitely order either roll again, and might just come back out to have them. I was already getting full at this point, sharing these rolls with my partner, but luckily we had drinks and the steaks took a while to come out. Ribeye special -- medium-rare was the correct choice. The steak on its own was really flavourful and that 60 day (?) aging really worked wonders for it, even if it wasn't wagyu. It doesn't matter though, it was incredibly tasty and I'd come back for this again 110%. Uni Filet Mignon -- I really really wanted to love this...but it was too much. The filet mignon sits on the bottom with a layer of ikura (salmon roe) with uni on top of that. It sounds great in practice, but is way too much umami at once. The uni and ikura really overpower the dish, so much so that you can't taste the beef at all. I actually had to spread it off to try and see what the meat tasted like (delicious, obviously, but not as good as the rib-eye). The bed of watercress was a good compliment that gave lightness to the dish since everything else was so strong flavoured. Overall, I'm eagerly awaiting another opportunity to come back to Salt + Charcoal, but I'll be more deliberate about the choice of meat next time.

Great great service and food. Small location but everything they do they do very well. From the drinks. To the sushi. To the entrees. Everything was absolutely delicious. Started with the Kale Salad, which I thought would have been so so. Turns out it was absolutely delicious! Just a really great place. Will absolutely return.

Unique and classy with incredible food! Came here on Valentine's Day which is much different experience than a regular meal, so some the anecdotes may not apply, but I would definitely come back her for a date night meal. The restaurant let us know that Valentine's Day was going to be ore-fixe at $160 a person without drinks. Now I wasn't planning on spending much more on a fancy meal but sticker shock went away when we were sat and given the menu. Each course was SO interesting from flavor to the presentation, and the 8oz steak was a delight. The sushi was a notably delicious bite and the matcha cake was also quite stellar. The wait staff were very quick, we even out paced the couple next to us who were sat first, and that couple decided to have a problem with it, which the staff were so friendly and apologetic (though it wasnt there fault). I have to say the steak was truly something to come back for and my date got the duck - which was outstanding as well. Really a classy and unique steak house that's worth the visit.

Really nice and cozy spot to come and eat. I would even say a romantic spot. The place is a cross between Peter Luger and Japanese Sushi. Delicious dry aged steak you can enjoy medium rare, and incredibly fresh sushi ingredients with toasty seaweed you roll yourself with perfectly steamed white rice. We tried the porterhouse. The service... perfect service without any boogie energy. Just straight great service thru out the meal. All together a really nice treat for the money. We recommend it, it made for a great date for wifey and I.

Believe the hype. I was so very pleased with my experience at Salt+Charcoal! It started with the ambiance. What a wonderful looking restaurant. We were taken downstairs to a very intimate room. The servers were so kind and helpful. We ordered a few apps, salad, and the porterhouse. Nothing disappointed. First off, they have course times down to a science. We weren't rushed and we weren't waiting. It almost felt like the moment we were ready for the next course it was at our table. The food is sensational. The reviews don't lie! I will be coming back again, for sure!

Had higher expectations for this place based on some reviews. It is a small restaurant with limited amount of seating inside. The service was a bit slow. Ordered the porterhouse for 2, two sushi rolls, tuna tartare and S+C baked potatoes. The porterhouse was a bit underwhelming and was not as flavorful compared to other steaks I've had. It definitely needed the addition of herb and butter as well as two other sauces. The tuna tartare was fresh and complimented well with the nori sheets. The sushi rolls were a bit overpriced and were just okay.

Went here for their Valentine's Day prix fixe menu at $160. First off I will say the service was pretty good. From the time you walk in they were very nice. The ambiance is nice, the place is small but you don't feel cramped. The waitress was super nice. And now the food, it started off strong the first few starters were amazing little bite size plates and a soup. Tasted awesome. The reason for the 1 star is the mains, you get to choose one of a few mains and my partner and I ended up waiting over an hour from the third course to the mains. The tables around us who got seated after us were getting their food before us and it left us feeling forgotten. When we did finally say something to the very nice waitress we ended up getting our food and it was cold. The "grilled" veggies were cold the potatoes were ice cold but the steak was phenomenal. My girlfriend ended up getting the lamb chops and got food poisoning from it. Pretty crazy for them to charge so much for food like this.

A wonderful dining experience every time!! I have visited about 4 times so far and one thing about Salt + Charcoal is that it is consistent! This is such an important quality especially for a restaurant to have longevity in the ever evolving New York City restaurant scene. It is the perfect ambiance for a date night or a birthday dinner and even a late night option for a very good drink. There are plenty of seating options available but I recommend making a reservation especially if visiting on a weekend. There is available bar seating, main room, and they have a cellar area in the basement which is my personal seating option since it's more private and this is where large parties are seated. The menu is quite vast with many small plate options and appetizers before you indulge in the main which are meat courses of Japanese steakhouse fair. I usually get multiple appetizers and a few drinks to get started and if still hungry will opt for a main course, alternatively you can order something smaller and then focus on the main which is larger/heavier. The wagyu sushi roll is my personal favorite, and all the wagyu options are highly recommended. Everything is so fresh and high quality you cannot go wrong with it. The staff is very courteous and helpful and assists with any questions you might have. I sipped on the Pineapple Express for most of the night and this is one of my favorite drinks here, especially if you're into a sweeter cocktail. For appetizers we started with fried oysters, crab cake, and miso soup. We ordered the Japanese wagyu roll, shrimp tempura roll, and yellowtail roll. We also tried some of the branzino sashimi. Everything was exceptional but because the portions are large and we were filled up already on them and drinks, we opted not to do mains this time. For mains I do recommend the filet mignon or the wagyu sirloin options. Wagyu is very delicate and soft so they cook it perfectly!!! I have never had such good wagyu before in my life until I visited here. The seafood options such as all the sashimi platters and lobster are also great if you are more into seafood. I love everything about this restaurant from start to finish and recommend it to anyone looking to try something new or in the mood for a good Japanese steakhouse!

I was looking for a place with Japanese A5 wagyu and this place came up on the search. Everything was absolutely amazing. Went on a Sunday so it was relatively quiet. We ordered the salt + charcoal drink per the waiters recommendation. It was delicious and very refreshing. For starters, we ordered the wagyu roll and crab cake. The wagyu role was so good. The wait was fresh and very fairly. Even the wasabi tasted fresh! The crab cake was also very good. The wasabi cream sauce was so good. Crab was also so plentiful. I love when crab cakes are filled with crab and not overwhelmed with breadcrumbs. Now for the wagyu, amazing! Wagyu is like butter. It's so smooth and perfectly fatty. All you need is a little salt. It comes with a few dips but honestly, with the salt and the seaweed, there's nothing else needed. The only complaint I would have is that the sides are expensive and also they aren't that great. I liked the potatoes the most with the sour cream and lemon zest. But beyond that, the options are pretty limited. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place.

Banging spot. Sushi was step on a crack break your mothers back good. Steak was a chefs kiss. Service and ambiance were impeccable. I'll be back.

5 stars! Another great restaurant experience in Williamsburg. I'm not a red meat or steak eater although restaurant clicks.com rates them #1 in steaks and they are rated in front of Peter Lugar. The main floor has booth seating, regular seating and a full bar. There is outside seating with heaters for the cold weather. They also have seating down stairs which has a nice room with a full wine selection that you can request on the weekends. It's also available for private parties and it has a full sound system and disco ball. Service was AWESOME!! our waiter Tee was on point and what I liked most was that he explained all the dishes the came out and what to expect in flavor. He also explained how they were able to achieve the flavor. It's a comfortable space and all of the wait staff were exceptional. They work well together and hep each other so no customers are left hanging. Again, staff and service was great. I can't see anyone not having a great time. We ordered just the right amount of food. Started with the charcoal grilled edamame which had a smoke flavor. It was definitely different than any edamame I have had in the past. The best part was the crab cake, fresh lump, home made with no fillers just crab. It is accompanied by a Wasabi cream sauce that has a nice kick. We ordered 3 rolls, the Japanese Wagu roll, the Shrimp Crunch roll and the Damon roll. All of them had a flavor of their own. Good size portions and each roll had a distinct flavor. Ion the host was very outgoing, got us in even without a reservation on a Saturday night. I would highly recommend Salt & Charcoal for a great experience. They are open every day from 5:30 pm to midnight. You can book your reservation through Resy.

I decided to come here for my birthday dinner with the bf. This is a quaint little restaurant on the corner - it's not a huge space but it's put together well. Excellent service - very attentive, informative & polite. Food was great! The steak with that herb butter was everything. I loved the wagyu roll which was one of their specials for the day. Most wine bottles were decently priced- I ended up with the only Rośe bottle they had available. I'm glad I was allowed to taste it first. It was nice, loved the way it hit on the nose. My bfs cocktail was delicious and refreshing. Be prepared to spend $$$ because this place wasn't cheap. Especially the wagyu steaks which we did not get because I didn't want to do that to my man's wallet haha. I think it was something like $180 for an 8oz wagyu? And $270 for a 12oz? Maybe I sound cheap but no thank you. Overall, I would come again but only on a special day. Since it was my birthday I allowed myself to be spoiled. Sharing the steak was a great idea especially because it's summer and its hard to stuff yourself. After the salmon, sushi roll, bottle of Rośe (which I mostly drank) and literally 2 slices of that thick, juicy steak with assorted veggies - I was absolutely content.

Update 2024: Since that 1st dining experience, Salt and Charcoal has elevated its menu, in adding more items, even more wagyu, it's been a real treat especially sonce I have eaten here over a dozen times. Sure, the prices have risen, but the flavors have skyrocketed!! They are a premier neighborhood gem that no other place in Williamsburg can muster. Last night, they served me and my guest a Chateaux Briand med well, which cut like butter. Along with their signature baked potato, we were in heaven. We also had the char grilled edimami, the slightly grilled oyster in sake and soy sauce, in addition to the Fried Nasu & Maitake Mushroom in a broth! For dessert, they offered a Valentines Special which was a Chocolate Banana cake...available on Valentines Day! It was a great night again.

Perfect for a special occasion! I came here on a Saturday night for dinner to celebrate a late Valentines Day and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. I got a room in the wine cellar and it was an intimate setting with dim lighting. The service was great and the waiter explained every dish well. It did take a bit, around 30 minutes, for the steak to be prepared, but we got starter dishes and cocktails in the meantime. I ordered the following dishes: * 30 Day Jyukusei Porterhouse Steak - 9/10 - The filet side was so tender and melted in your mouth. The strip side was a bit chewy and had more tendons, so not as good but still delicious. The dry rub on the outside gave the steak a lot of flavor and the house made sauces were delicious. * Japanese Wagyu Truffle Roll - 10/10 - This was my favorite dish! I loved that they considered different textures for this roll. The soft tuna and wagyu paired so well with the crispy potatoes. I was worried because truffles are usually too strong and overpower other flavors. On this dish, the truffle flavor was apparent, but light. * Cheese Fries - 8.5/10 - I liked the presentation of this dish with the melted cheese spilling over the side of the container. I also liked that they used a mixture of regular and sweet potatoes. It was kind of heavy though, especially when eaten with the steak. * Azabu Whiskey Sour - 10/10 - This drink was not too strong, which I like, and I loved the subtle yuzu flavor. The foamy egg whites on top really elevated it and made it more fun to drink. * Wabi Sabi - 7.5/10 - This drink was ok, but the matcha flavor was a little too bitter for me. I think it needed another sweet element to balance it out. Overall, I had a lovely meal and would love to try more dishes. It's in a great location with lots of dessert places and shops nearby to check out too. The meal was definitely expensive, but great to check out for a special night.

Dark inside, very romantic vibe with dimmed lighting. We've been to this robatayaki steakhouse a few times over the years and always have good experience. Very decent food and attentive service. Hubby & I recently went for an early dinner couple weeks ago on a rainy Friday evening and luckily we were able to get a table without reservation. We start off with Uni & Wagyu Beef roll which was mouthwatering good. For main course we opted for the 30 day Jyukusei Porterhouse Steak for Two, it was perfectly cooked and very flavorful. Along with a side of S+C Baked Potatoes made a great meal.

I got the 30 day dry aged New York strip steak, and it was so delicious! The steak was cooked perfectly - so tender and juicy. The steak paired well with the sauce, particularly the wasabi sauce. And it had a nice crust. I also got a side order of grilled broccoli and the Ume Bellini cocktail, both of which were pretty good. The ambience was also very romantic, perfect for a date night or a cozy dinner with friends.

The staff here is so nice! They worked very hard to make sure that our meal was a wonderful experience and wished us a happy anniversary. It really made the meal special. Overall, the food was really good. However, I was truly disappointed with the Yuzu Wedge Salad. It was swimming in dressing. It was overwhelming. The rest of the meal was wonderful though. The crabcake was one of the best I've ever had. I really liked the wasabi mayo it was served with. We shared a porterhouse steak which was delicious. But a bit expensive for what it was. Nothing on the dessert menu caught our eye, but as we were celebrating, we ran over to Martha's down the block for something sweet!

Service was very nice. But at the entrance a woman was very cold - she touched my suite case before I gave her permission to move. I also asked to change my cellphone, I've noticed this morning, the charger got d a m a g e d!! Before one of the waiters game it to me, he bended. :'f The restaurant was very dark and I should've noticed yesterday. Hopefully, owner/ manager reply and solve about this issues. Do not give out your charger to any restaurants waiters....this is what's gonna happen!! i was going to fix me review if I hear from them but so far I did not hear anything... this is very sad :'f

Delicious food, great ambiance and open late which was perfect for my late night stop when landing late from the west coast

I did some research on some area places to celebrate the first part of my mom's birthday weekend. I ultimately decided upon S+C because the hotel that we were staying at mentioned that it was rated well and within walking distance. I will admit, upon entrance, I was a little underwhelmed by the decor and not too happy to be seated in a very dark basement... but it was last minute, so I guess I'm happy that I got us in. Btw, you have to book your reservation with a credit card and are charged if less than a 24 hour cancellation, which I understand why (people know how to ruin things), but still I find it off putting. I think that I misunderstood the waiter when he suggested we start with a sparking sake, as we were charged for a $150 bottle! I didn't realize this until we received the check.. I don't know how to feel about this, but maybe it was my fault for not inquiring further.. It was nice, though. On to the food... my mom and everyone really enjoyed their choices.. of course, the caviar taste that my mom has... she orders the wagyu steak--let's just say that market price was marketing lol.. but she loved every minute of it! I kept it light with the yuzu wedge salad... I liked the idea of their take on the classic wedge salad but with romaine, instead of iceberg... topped with parmesan, bacon, sesame cream, and a yuzu dressing, but it was over the top sour... it needs something to balance it out.... my other starter was the wagyu yukke tartare, which was probably the best part of the evening for me...very highly quality beef served with avocado, scallions, egg yolk.. and a side of chips to scoop it all up. My entree was just a sushi roll... I believe tuna avocado.. and I have to say it was completely underwhelming. I've had much better in the shopping mall near my house for much less.. Overall, I would say that while it was nice to try, service was good... there are much better options to pick from in the area.

One of the best meals I've had in a while! Salt + Charcoal is the perfect place for you if you are into Japanese food and steak. Service was good and the food was even better. The place was cute, but make sure to dress warm in the winter. There was this draft coming from everywhere where we were seated, right across from the bar. As for the food, me and my group of friends ordered a bunch of appetizers and steaks and ate it family style. We ordered the ankimo ponzu (monkfish liver), crabcake, uni wagyu beef roll, Japanese wagyu truffle roll, organic grilled veggies, cheese fries, the uni filet mignon steak, the porterhouse steak and the NY strip steak. Everything was delicious!!! Steak was perfectly cooked, well seasoned. Few things I would skip are the crabcake and the grilled veggies. Will definitely come back!

Great vibe, food, and cocktails. The bartender Owen was so friendly and knowledgeable.

I took my family here for a Friday night dinner, and everyone was blown away by the food. The Wagyu Yukke Tartare was amazing. The crab in the crab cake was so fresh. There was so much steak, we barely made a dent. The cheese fries were also amazing. And the dessert was great. Out if everything we had, the wasabi cream that went with the steak was mind blowing. It was a perfect complement to the steak. I highly recommend coming here for a fancy steak dinner.

This place is perfect for a special occasion. Recommend making a reservation in advance! I ordered the filet mignon with the herb lemon butter sauce and it did not disappoint. One of the best steaks I've had in NYC.

Had such a good dinner here for our anniversary. Uni and wagyu roll was so good! So glad we got the 8oz wagyu, it literally melts as you eat it. The spices and salt to eat it with were also super tasty although the steak itself was so good it also shines on its own too. We also shared the 30 day aged porterhouse which was incredible! The cheese fries were also good and I liked the mix of sweet potato and regular fries. Matcha cake and matcha affogato were great to end the meal. I had the wabi-sabi cocktail and the sweet honey flavor with the slightly bitter matcha complemented each other really well. Service was great and all the staff were really nice.

The porterhouse & cheese fries bucket really made this meal! The cheese fries had a nice surprise of sweet potato fries with the pulliest fondue cheese. The porterhouse came with some delicious sauces which I'd never seen before! Wasabi cream and a sweet soy onion. Otherwise, slightly over priced ($6 cup of coke) and the wagyu uni definitely wasn't what was pictured on Yelp from years ago.

I only went inside for drinks. But my god it was so fancy/upscale. I noticed families where outside eating enjoying their meal. My drink was delicious didn't disappoint. Thanks again. Service was outstanding.

Amazing. Sent friends here and they had the same sentiment. Amazing amazing amazing. The cheese fries are out of this world

The first time we dined there was pre-Covid and the portions were HUGE! Last week we dined there, and the portions were tiny. I understand that inflation is high, but this is a bit ridiculous. The lamb chops were very thinly cut, and only three pieces, which is the size of probably just one lamb chop cut thinly into three. Yes, it's delicious. Two stars for that. But we left hungry. (By the way, we just ate at a Palestinian restaurant on Atlantic Ave Brooklyn. And the lamb chops there were normal size thickness which is about double the thickness at S&C, six pieces to a plate, more delicious, and at HALF the price of Salt & Charcoal!)

Great food, great service! The ambience is very lively. I ordered the porterhouse, with broccoli, and potatoes. Best porterhouse and gives its competitors a run for their money. Consistently great as I have been here more than once. The matcha affogato is one of my favorites, as well as the wagyu. A must if you enjoy quality meat!

Amazing food ! Pricey but worth it for special occasions! Went for my husband birthday and it was delicious and excellent service! I highly recommend booking the cellar, adds a more authentic and romantic atmosphere!

This restaurant has been on our "go to" list for a while and we finally got to enjoy dinner here. We loved the atmosphere and decor. The Maitre d was so nice and professional! He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The food and drinks were outstanding. For appetizer, we recommend the shrimp crunch and the yuzu wedge salad. As for the entrees, we recommend the wagu new york strip. The sauces that are served with it are delicious and add a nice touch. You also can't forget the sides- the cheese fries and broccoli were amazing! Can you believe we had room dessert after alllll of that food!! I was so full but couldn't resist the apple pie with ice cream. I didn't regret it! LOL!! My advice is to go as soon as you can and enjoy!!

Not worth the drive. Saw their uni filet mignon and thought it would be the ultimate surf n turf, but it wasn't: A costly mistake. The service was good; just wished the food was better.

Make reservations before you head over. It'll be well worth it believe me. I came here as people raved about this restaurant from reviews to social media. I must say that the service was superb and the food too. However, after reading the reviews I was worried about the wait times to order and start eating. But the food came out in good time. We were seated right by the meat refrigerator which was interesting. There was so much to choose from on the menu. For drinks, I ordered the sake pairing. There are three flights and each one is either light, medium and strong sake drinks. Also, so hard, but got the Wagyu Yukke Tartare for an appetizer. The waiter brought all the ingredients or items out and made it for us to eat. Instead of salsa and chips you eat rice crackers or dried seaweed with the mixed avocado, scallions, and egg yolk. Ordered cheese fries on the side which came with two sauces. The portion size was pretty good. The entree we ordered was the 30 day Jyukusei Porterhouse Steak for two people. It's chef selected the 30 day dry aged beef with herb lemon butter, soy lemon onion sauce and wasabi cream sauce on the butter. The sauce went well with the steak and it was so juicy. Since it was for a birthday, got a surprise dessert. Not sure what it was, but ate the entire thing.

Stopped by for solo for brunch last weekend and enjoyed a great meal. Got seated quickly by the Server whom was friendly and helpful. I really wanted to try the wagyu burger which did not disappoint. Ordered it medium well, came out juicy and flavorful. Also tried the crunchy oyster which were really good. Lastly took an order of lamb chops home which were pretty damn good as well. Def be back next time for the porterhouse.

this is a long-awaited review, but better late than never, it is finally here. i would give this place somewhere between 3.5 and 4 stars. we were early to our reservation, but instead of sitting us down earlier, we were told to take a walk and return. i understand we arrived right before the opening time, but it would have been nice to wait a bit inside the restaurant, as it was a hot summer day. since this place has been on my list for a while, we had to get a variety of dishes. we started with one of the tartares and sushi rolls. i would be more specific with names, but they're escaping my mind, so please refer to the pictures ty ty! the tartare was my favorite dish of the evening, and i liked how the server prepared it right in front of us. the sushi was not wrapped securely, so it felt like we were eating all the components of the roll separately. maybe it is my chopsticks skills, but everything kept falling apart. the cocktails were refreshing and complemented the meal. they were needed to cool us down in the heat. lastly, we got two types of steak from the charcoal grill menu (again, sadly do not remember the cuts). we thoroughly enjoyed our meal until the server approached us and asked how we were doing. maybe he didn't hear us say we're still working on it, but he decided to clear our table. the restaurant was not loud, so i supposed there was a miscommunication. needless to say, we were both taken aback. so, like always, it is time for the final verdict. this place has cute date vibes but has a pricier menu. so if your boo really wanted to, they would ;)

Ambience: Posh and rustic feel. Perfect for small special celebrations. Food: Baked Oysters - gets your appetite going with a helping of garnish topped off with a wonderful sauce paring. Cheese Fries - crispy and hot fries with a generous topping of hot cheese served in a cute wooden container. Yum! NY Strip Steak - a well cooked piece of meat cooked to the preferred temperature. The steak was tender and melts in your mouth. The side of seasonings was a nice touch. Great presentation! Service: Attentive and quick. No complaints!

Run don't walk to this fine Japanese steakhouse. Absolutely incredible experience: started off with a lychee martini which had a kick to it, but with just the right amount of sweetness. Honestly shocked at how much I enjoyed the grilled octopus. We tried out the wagyu roll as well, which I'd recommend so long as you're comfortable with consuming raw meat/fish. Really lovely texture and the sides of wasabi and ginger are of wonderful quality. We went for the porterhouse for two, medium rare, paired with the grilled veggies. Honestly could've gone more medium, but I didn't mind and the staff was INCREDIBLY gracious. If something is not cooked to your liking, they invite you to send it back. The former server within cringes at that, but I appreciate the gesture and attention to making the guest happy. Though this is a steak house, don't sleep on the smoked duck! And do yourself a favor: order dessert. Can't go wrong with the matcha cake.

I'll preface this review by saying... maybe I just couldn't appreciate the flavors. My boyfriend and I decided to come to Salt & Charcoal in celebration of our anniversary. We had been eyeing this place for years, so it seemed like the perfect opportunity! We made our reservations in advance on yelp - super easy and convenient. The restaurant itself is cozy & intimate - perfect for date night or small groups. My boyfriend and I ordered the fried nasu & maitake mushrooms to start, and the hefty portions surprised us. There's a generous amount of eggplant & maitake mushrooms, paired with a rich dashi broth - this was tasty! For our entrees, we shared the uni filet mignon steak (you already know we HAD to, with all of the pictures on yelp!), the dry aged new york strip, & fries. This is perhaps just where I was unable to appreciate the flavors. The uni & filet mignon steak was cooked perfectly & it was good.. but very quickly became too rich and salty. The steak is topped with seaweed, uni, ikura, and a kombu sauce, all of which added a little TOO much briny goodness. I can maybe see how others would enjoy the flavor profile, but it wasn't my thing. The good news is - the uni is of superb quality & I discovered I like uni through this experience! We actually preferred the dry aged steak, which was cooked to a perfect medium rare & paired with a lemon herb butter and wasabi cream on the side. Fries are exactly as expected - delicious! I also ordered a spicy scallion ponzu sauce on the side. While the sauce delivered on the spicy end, I struggled to taste the ponzu, as it had an overpowering sesame oil taste. As for drinks, I really enjoyed the passion fizz, which was a perfect blend of sweetness & tartness! Service was EXCELLENT - 5 stars for service, without a question! Our waitress was attentive, kind, & explained each dish. Overall, I would say - give Salt & Charcoal a try! It's definitely pricy, coming at nearly $400 for the both of us. The uni filet mignon specia was $197 alone (as of Nov 2022), so it's definitely more of a special occasion restaurant. The food is good - just not exactly how I would like my steak. But it's worth trying at least once!

I'm gonna say it. I don't care. Peter Luger is not the best steakhouse in Williamsburg. It hasn't been for awhile. It's just the name. Salt + Charcoal is what you want. I've been here three times now, with my last being my favorite. This time I sat in their intimate and literally cool, wine cellar. This seems like a great spot for a large party or group. You know, for special occasions. Their cocktail, beer, and wine selection are top notch. Pair accordingly. This is the place to do that. I love their tuna tartar. It's not pretty, but damn it's good. While you only get two pieces for the crunchy oyster, its delicious. The salmon roll is my favorite of the rolls there. I can't recommend enough though, the porterhouse for two. It's phenomenal. Get a good side, like the broccoli with it. Remember, this is where you want to go for a steak in Williamsburg these days.

Have been wanting to try this place ever since seeing their uni filet minion. This restaurant is worth the $$$. The service and food were all delicious. Every single thing we got was so good. My favorite two dishes were actually the sesame crusted salmon and the crab cakes. We also got the cheese fries which were a good side and the portions were quite large. The uni filet minion was so yummy and the steak melted in your mouth. The salmon roe and seaweed sauce were so savory and complimented the steak well. It was definitely pricey ($192) but the portion size is large and you can definitely share it with another person.

We were really excited about having both sushi + steak, a combo that is actually a bit hard to find especially in a more casual setting. Unfortunately I don't think we picked the right things off the menu and the meal felt pretty underwhelming for us. I can definitely see the potential, but maybe we just went a bit overboard with the wagyu. It was also pricey AF which really made us question whether this was all worth it. Starting off with the good - the Kaisou Salad ($16), Salmon Roll ($18), and Yellowtail Roll ($21) were all great. Wonderfully refreshing on a hot summer day. (We dined outside in late July) The mediocre - french fries ($10) and uni & wagyu handroll ($32). Now hear me out - these were actually delicious, but worth splurging on...? Meh, not really. The fries were added knowing that we'd still be hungry, and the hand rolls would've been more appreciated if we didn't order the wagyu steak as our main. And that leads me to: Our mistake - ordering the 8 oz Japanese Prime Wagyu Steak which was a whopping $150 for 5 tiny slices. If we didn't order this, I wouldn't really have a problem with the Uni & Wagyu handroll (mentioned above) but getting both wagyu items was really just overkill and unnecessary. This $150 dish didn't taste all that special, and I wish we went with the Porterhouse instead. Hell, even the NY strip steak maybe. Should've just stuck to exactly what we were looking for (steak & sushi) without getting too fancy with it. Between only 2 people, the total bill (with tax & tip) came out to over $300 and even after finishing all our food, one of us had to go grab some pizza afterwards... Also a note about the service: I reserved through Yelp and I did specify that I wanted to sit inside, assuming that there would be AC. Upon arrival, I saw that all the windows and doors were wide open, their AC out of service apparently. We kindly asked if we could sit outside instead since there was barely any airflow inside, but the hostess said no. After asking our server the same question, he actually got us a table on the street - so shoutout to him! But the inconsistency really aligned with our overall experience, hence the 3-star review.

Outstanding service, recommendations and flavor. It was the perfectly ideal meal from the lusciously fatty wagyu nigiri to the fried oyster to the PERFECT medium rare porterhouse steak. We were visiting Williamsburg for tattoos on our vacation in NYC and could not have found a better note to finish our foodie trip on. Our piercer from Live By the Sword recommended to go here (locals must appreciate them too?!) and it lived up to expectations and more. Also, the cocktails were sublime. Trust me, we had many lol. Don't miss an opportunity to visit here, everything was extremely delicious. **edit: the server was a true class act- it felt like fine dining with him taking care of us (wish we caught his name!)

Williamsburg is such an influential hub for foodies, art lovers, musicians alike! Salt + Charcoal looks impressive from the get go. Expensive? Yes! We loved the appetizers and drinks. Ambiance is good and Service is also top notch. We tried the Porterhouse dry aged steak but it wasn't for us. We thought that it was also pricey for the portion. We should have ordered a regular steak instead. Will I come back? Maybe? But just for light bites and cocktails. If $$$ is not an issue, then go ahead and experience the place for yourselves. Not too bad.

Sashimi was non existent, just a tiny piece for a crazy price. So expensive and not impressive at all.

Amazing. As of today 5.21.22 this is my fourth time here this month. I've fallen in love with this place and find myself thinking about the food when I'm away. The Wagyu here is so soft and mouth watering. I've had it each time i visited and haven't been disappointed. I get it medium rare and it has been cooked perfectly each time. The first time i came here was by accident. My cousin and i wanted to grab oysters nearby but we were quoted a 45 min wait. We decided to walk around and find somewhere cute for drinks. I used to work nearby and remembered Salt and Charcoal being a place i had always wanted to try but at the time i was not eating red meat. We came by and they were all booked for tables but said we'd be able to be at the bar. Long story short we ended up staying here for a majority of our night. I love the bartenders here...they give great recommendations and even make me my own off the menu cocktail. The last time i was here, Prae was our server. She was so sweet and cute, also incredibly knowledgeable. We wanted to try a different kind of Wagyu since we always try the specials and the tasting special was sold out. She recommended one to us which i can't remember the name, but it was amazing. This is my new spot! They treat me so kind!! Great service, amazing food and an intimate and beautiful setting

The good and service was good. They are a little too overzealous when it comes to the hospitality. They come to your table too often asking if you need anything else. In their defense we went on a Sunday and it was kind of empty so that's probably why they were overzealous.