Charcoal Steak House
Open nowSteakhouse · $$ · Kitchener
The Charcoal Steak House, memories built to last. For 60 years we have been delivering only the best to our community. We also love hosting events like wedding receptions, and corporate events. See what we do differently at The Charcoal
Lunch & Dinner
From the restaurant's menu pageavailable Monday - Saturday daily from 11:30am - close. Sundays from 1:00pm - close. For Sunday lunchtimes, please refer to our brunch menu
BLUE MOON
Featured unique dishes, enjoy for a limited time. Select cuts, purposeful preparation.
- Flintstone Tomahawk$219.99
40 oz | USDA Prime | Dry Aged | Served with a peppercorn sauce, double portion of traditional mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and two starter caesar salads
- Lake Erie Pickerel$39.99
Seared skin on fillet, brown butter spaetzle with bacon, caraway apple cabbage, Pommery mustard cream, roasted cider squash puree topped with toasted pumpkin seed gremolata
- Bavarian Dinner$36.99
Lightly breaded pork schnitzel, Oktoberfest sausage, creamy mashed potatoes, butter brussels, braised cabbage, sauerkraut, mushroom hunter’s gravy
- Smoked Pork$35.99
Grilled bone in 10oz chop, apple sauce, braised cabbage, glazed brussels sprouts, creamy garlic mashed potatoes
- Schnitzel Sandwich$22.99
Crispy breaded pork cutlet, apple mustard aioli, pickled slaw, spiced sauerkraut, pommesgewurz spice, crispy onions on a pretzel bun served with french fries
STARTERS
- SEASIDE BISQUE$11.99
lobster & corn infused cream soup garnished with charred crab & corn relish with chimichurri
- FRENCH ONION SOUP$12.99
melted gruyère, fontina and mozzarella, trio of caramelized onions and fortified red wine, beef broth, sourdough rusk
- JALAPENO WONTON$18.99
jalapeno cream cheese in crispy wonton wrappers, roja crema, with a honey lime sambal sauce
- CALAMARI$18.99
lighlty floured crispy squid served with cocktail sauce, habanero lime aioli, lemon
- SIGNATURE PIG TAILS$18.99
our original recipe for braised pig tails finished on the grill in your choice of sauce of Charcoal BBQ or Brown Sugar Sweet Sauce
- BREAD BASKET$8.99 - serves two $15.99 - serves four
warm artisanal bread served with whipped butter
- BAKED ESCARGOT$15.99
naked snails in cafe de paris butter, baked with mozzarella & fontina served with toasted sourdough bread
- EAST COAST OYSTERS$27.99 - 1/2 dozen $49.99 - 1 dozen
freshly shucked to order on the half shell, horseradish, lemon, cucumber gin mignonette, scotch bonnet hot sauce
- PETITE BEEF WELLINGTONS$21.99
slow cooked tender beef, mushroom duxelles, spinach, puff pastry, horseradish aioli, brandy peppercorn sauce
- GOCHU CAULIFLOWER BITES$17.99
cornmeal dusted, golden fried florets tossed in a gochujang and ginger sauce with miso aioli, green onion, cilantro
- TOKYO SHRIMP$19.99
fried shrimp tossed in sweet & spicy chili sauce served on a bed of cabbage, cilantro, scallions, sesame seeds, chili threads
- LOBSTER & CRAB DIP$25.99
whipped cream cheese, herbs, roasted red pepper, lemon, old bay spice, parmesan, served with house made tortillas & warm cheese sticks
- TUNA POKE TOWER$19.99
diced raw tuna, creamy honey sesame mayonaise, togarashi avocado, scallions, cilantro, wonton chips
- PARMESAN CHEESE TOAST$10.99 - 2 PIECE $18.99 - 4 PIECE
freshly baked, fontina, mozzarella and gruyère, roasted garlic & herb butter, balsamic
- BAKED BRIE$24.99
phyllo wrapped brie on a peach, rhubarb, and strawberry lavender compote, walnuts and toasted sourdough
- WONTON NACHOS$24.99 - base $4.00 - ADD CHICKEN
thai peanut sauce, cheese blend, red pepper, diced tomato, red onion, wasabi sour cream, spiced peanuts, sesame seeds and chives
- CLASSIC SHRIMP COCKTAIL$19.99
chilled black tiger shrimp with cocktail sauce and brûléed lemon
- CARIBBEAN CRAB CAKES$17.99
seared crab & blue cod cakes on a cauliflower-lemon puree topped with cucumber herb relish & blanco chimichurri
- CARNE ASADA TACOS$19.99
2 piece chimichurri marinated flat iron steak served medium, cheese crusted flour tortilla, corn pico, cilantro, iceberg lettuce, roja sour cream, cotija, lime
SALADS & BOWLS
- CAESAR SALAD$9.49 - side $15.99 - full
romaine, radicchio, smoked bacon, grana padano, house croutons, Charcoal Caesar dressing
- GARDEN SALAD$9.49 - side $15.99 - full
spring mix leaf lettuce, cucumber, tomato, carrot, hemp & pumpkin seeds, feta, red wine vinaigrette
- ROASTED BEET SALAD$9.49 - side $15.99 - full
red & golden beets, crumbled goat cheese, grapefruit segments, citrus purée, spiced pecans, pickled onions, arugula, watermelon radish, maple shallot vinaigrette
- BELGIAN ENDIVE SALAD$20.99
mint, tarragon and basil petals, curled celery, endive leaves, arugula, apple, pickled onion, spicy pecans, orange purée, lemon-thyme vinaigrette
- APPLEWOOD COBB SALAD$26.99
grilled marinated chicken, romaine, hard egg, tomato, cucumber, avocado, bacon strips, applewood smoked cheddar, crispy shallots, smoked paprika & buttermilk ranch dressing
- STEAK + BLUE SALAD$27.99 - Main $10.00 - Replace Cali Cut Halal Steak
4oz flat iron, kale, arugula, romaine, lentils, red wine vinaigrette, blue cheese crumble and drizzle, tomatoes, pickled onion, cucumber, house hickory sticks
- MARISOL SALAD$26.99
grilled marinated chicken, soft leaf lettuces, strawberries, blueberries, pickled onions, herbs, goat cheese, hemp seeds, cucumber, walnuts, lemon-thyme vinaigrette & balsamic glaze
- RIVIERA BOWL$23.99 - Chicken $29.99 - Steak
brown rice & beans, avocado, cotija cheese, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, lime, house tortilla chips, creamy southwest dressing
- SESAME SEARED YELLOWFIN TUNA BOWL$26.99
sushi rice, togarashi avocado, cucumber, sweet potato, carrot, edamame, cabbage blend, cilantro, scallions, sesame ginger dressing 26.99
- PAD THAI$26.99 - Shrimp $21.99 - Veggie $25.99 - Roast Chicken
stir-fried vegetables, egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, sweet & sour peanut sauce
- ADD PROTEINS
- SALMON FILET$11.00 - 4 oz
- GRILLED CHICKEN$8.00
- 4OZ FLAT IRON STEAK$12.00
- SPICE CRUST$0.50
- SHRIMP SKEWER$12.00
HANDHELDS
Served with fresh russet fries. Substitute caesar salad, garden salad, truffle fries or sweet potato fries + 2.5
- CHARCOAL BURGER$23.99
fresh ground chuck, smoked bacon, monterey jack cheese, dill pickle, tomato, shredded lettuce, roasted garlic aioli, toasted brioche bun
- LOBSTER ROLL$34.99
Atlantic lobster meat tossed in mayo, celery, lemon, dill, tarragon in a garlic butter toasted roll
- MARTINI BURGER$25.99
fresh ground chuck, sherry maple bacon jam, caramelized onion aioli, arugula, crispy jalapenos, applewood smoked cheddar on a potato chive bun 25.99
- TURKEY BURGER$24.99
fresh seared patty, pickled red onion, chimichurri, guacamole, arugula, tomato, cotija & crispy prosciutto on a toasted potato chive bun
- FISH TACOS$22.99
riviera spiced seared blue cod, guacamole, corn pico, salsa roja crema, cotija cheese, root vegetable slaw, cilantro, scallions, crispy tortilla strips on a flour tortilla
- ROASTED BEEF DIP$28.99
slow roasted shaved beef, caramelized onions, cheese blend, horseradish aioli, garlic buttered toasted baguette and cabernet jus
- CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN’WICH$22.99
blackened and grilled chicken breast served in a garlic buttered naan bread, cabbage slaw, tomato, chili crema & onion crisp
MAINS
- CHARCOAL SMOKED RIBS$31.99 - HALF RACK $41.99 - FULL RACK
grilled pork side ribs, rubbed in custom spices with seasonal vegetables and choice of potato Charcoal BBQ or Brown Sugar Sauce
- SEAFOOD RISOTTO$39.99
lobster based arborio rice with bay scallops, shrimp, mussels, topped with seared halibut, parmesan, charred tomato and soft herbs
- BUCATINI MADEIRA$31.99
marinated chicken breast served over pasta tossed in wine cream sauce and natural jus with blistered tomatoes, sugar snap peas, crispy prosciutto, grana padano
- LAMB RACK$69.99
three chops, cider and mint glazed, served with roasted potatoes in a dijon vinaigrette, buttery asparagus topped with pistachio crumble
- STEAK & FRITES$35.99 - 8 oz Flat iron $45.99 - 10oz Striploin $37.99 - 6oz Halal $62.99 - 12oz Halal
topped with maître d’hotel butter, served with truffle fries & aioli
- CHICKEN SUPREME$38.99
Quebec, free range & organic bone-in chicken breast, stuffed with truffle, lavender, brie & goat cheese, served with potato pavé, corn purée, seasonal vegetables, rich chicken jus
- PRIME RIB$49.99 - 10 oz $54.99 - 14 oz
Available in limited quantity after 4pm Fri, Sat, Sun. Served Medium. slow roasted, hand carved to order, cabernet veal jus, creamed horseradish served with seasonal vegetables and choice of potato
- TATAKI GLAZED SALMON$37.99
seared atlantic salmon, sesame sushi rice cake, ginger stir-fried vegetables, mandarin kung pao sauce, lotus chips
- TAILS & RIBS$41.99
two house smoked pork ribs and two signature pig tails, seasonal vegetables, choice of potato Charcoal BBQ or Brown Sugar Sauce
THE CHARCOAL STEAK
All Steaks are served with seasonal vegetables and choice of fresh russet fries, garlic mashed potatoes or rice & beans, unless otherwise noted
- NEW YORK STRIPLOIN$49.99 - 10oz $63.99 - 14oz $69.99 - Halal 12 oz
AAA served with maître d’hotel butter
- STEAK DIANE$62.99 - 7oz
AAA tenderloin, mushroom medley, caramelized onions, brandy cream sauce
- PEPPERCORN STEAK$54.99 - 10 oz $68.99 - 14 oz
studded New York AAA striploin with maître d’hotel butter and four peppercorn brandy sauce
- WAGYU STRIPLOIN$109.99 - 7oz $179.99 - 14oz
Australian MS7 beef seared to perfection, served with maître d’hotel butter, potato pavé, asparagus
- FILET MIGNON$57.99 - 7oz
char-grilled AAA tenderloin with maître d’hotel butter
- THE CROWN$72.99 - 7oz
bacon wrapped AAA tenderloin, maître d’hotel butter, topped with four black tiger shrimp
- TENDER BLUE$62.99 - 7 oz
bacon wrapped AAA tenderloin with a rich danish blue cheese melt
- A5 MIYAZAKI WAGYU$149.99 - 7 oz
beautifully marbled Japanese tenderloin, served with maître d’hotel butter, potato pavé, asparagus
- RIBEYE a la PLANCHA$74.99 - 14oz
AAA angus, seared on thick seasoned steel, with port-brandy-shallot butter
ACCOMPANIMENTS & SAUCES
- LOBSTER TAIL$25.00
Butter poached lobster tail 5-6 oz.
- SHRIMP SKEWER$12.00
- HERB BUTTERED MUSHROOMS$7.00
- BEEF GRAVY$3.00
- PARMESAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS$13.99
garlic parmesan cream sauce and caramelized onion
- FIELD MUSHROOMS$14.99
sautéed with garlic butter, herbs
- CAJUN SPICED SHRIMP SKILLET$19.99
sweet peppers, blistered tomatoes, caramelized onions in a creole cream sauce
DESSERT
- CRÈME BRÛLÉE$11.99
sugar crusted vanilla bean custard topped with brown butter short bread crumble, berries, icing sugar
- TRES LECHES$12.99
decadent milk cake, dulce de leche with vanilla bean frosting, field berries, mint
- VANILLA CHEESE CAKE$12.99 - cherry jubilee $12.99 - chocolate-hazelnut ganache $12.99 - toffee walnut
steak house classic, with choice of topping
- DARK CHOCOLATE & CHERRY BROWNIE$11.99
gluten friendly chocolate brownie with cherry jubilee, hazelnut ganache and fresh vanilla bean whipped cream
- FULL HOUSE CHOCOLATE CAKE$12.99 - miso caramel, walnut, icing sugar and gooseberry $12.99 - raspberry rhubarb sauce, fresh be
plant based triple layer chocolate cake & frosting topped with your choice
- STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING$12.99
soft date loaf cake in toffee sauce, topped with vanilla ice cream and fresh whipped cream and caramel nut crumble
- PEANUT BUTTER PIE$11.99
chocolate graham crust, creamy peanut butter filling, topped with hazelnut- chocolate ganache and peanut whipped cream
- DESSERT PLATTER$23.99
Best shared. a board laden with cheesecake and cherry jubilee, brownie, mini creme brûlée with biscotti and peanut butter pie
- Tropic Chiffon Cake$12.99
vanilla cake with mango & passionfruit fillling, chantilly, honeycomb crumb
- Lemon Curd$11.99
french tart base, sucree crumb, toasted meringue and dehydrated lime
PLANT BASED
INDICATE TO YOUR SERVER IF YOU ARE ORDERING A PLANT BASED/ VEGETARIAN VERSION DISH FROM OUR MENU Made without dairy, eggs or meat products. Speak with your server if you have any questions or allergy concerns. Menu descriptions are not complete list of ingredients.
- GOCHU CAULIFLOWER BITES$17.99
cornmeal dusted, golden fried florets tossed in a gochujang and ginger sauce, miso aioli, green onion, cilantro
vegan - FRENCH FRIES$11.99 - Truffle Fries soft herbs & mozza $10.99 - Sweet Potato with Chipotle Aioli
- SOUTHWEST NACHOS$24.99 - Nachos $3.00 - Add Guacamole
fresh corn tortilla chips, mozza, chickpea crumble, red peppers & onion, tomato and chives served with salsa roja
- REBEL BURGER$20.99
double chickpea patty, mozza, shredded lettuce, pickle, sliced tomatoes, habanero lime aioli, toasted artisan bun
vegan - ROJA TACOS$20.99
roja spiced phish, served in 3 taco shells with cabbage, guacamole and pico salsa topped with roja aioli, cilantro and green onion
- SPRINGTIME BUCATINI$22.99
foso veef bucatini pasta in garlic butter sauce with blistered tomatoes, sugar snap peas, mozza, fresh herbs
- TATAKI CHICKPEA$22.99
sesame sushi rice cake, two chickpea patties, ginger stir-fried vegetables, mandarin kung pao sauce, lotus chips
- FIESTA CHICK’N$22.99
crispy chick'n, rice and beans, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, avocado, cheez, lime, tortilla chips, red wine vinaigrette
- CALI BOWL$22.99
seared chickpea patties, sushi rice, togarashi avocado, cucumber, sweet potato, carrot, edamame, cabbage blend, cilantro, scallions, sesame ginger dressing
- PAD THAI$21.99 - veggie $24.99 - + plant based chick'n
stir-fried vegetables, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, sweet-sour peanut sauce
- PLANT BASED CAESAR$9.49 - SIDE $15.99 - FULL
romaine, radicchio, petite lentils, house croutons, toasted pumpkin seeds, mozza, plant-based caesar dressing
- GARDEN SALAD$9.49 - SIDE $15.99 - FULL
spring mix leaf lettuce, cucumber, tomato, carrot, hemp & pumpkin seeds, mozza, red wine vinaigrette
- SOLEIL SALAD$26.99
chickpea patties, soft leaf lettuces, strawberries, blueberries, pickled onions, herbs, mozza, hemp seeds, cucumber, walnuts, charcoal dressing & balsamic glaze
- BELGIAN ENDIVE$20.99
mint, tarragon and basil petals, curled celery, endive leaves, arugula, apple, pickled onions, pistachio dust, orange purée, maple-shallot vinaigrette
- ROASTED BEET$9.49 - side $15.99 - full
red & golden beets, crumbled mozza, grapefruit segments, citrus purée, spiced pecans, pickled onions, arugula, watermelon radish, maple-shallot vinaigrette
Sunday Brunch
From the restaurant's menu pageAVAILABLE SUN 9:00am -1:00pm
BRUNCH
- BASKET O’ BISCUITS$8.99 - 2 piece $15.99 - 4 piece
Morning-baked buttermilk biscuits served with whipped herb cream cheese and our chef made raspberry rhubarb jam
- FARMER’S BREAKFAST$18.99
Double smoked bacon, two eggs, homestyle hash browns, served with toast, raspberry rhubarb jam and fresh fruits
- SOUTHWEST STEAK AND EGGS$32.99
Spice crusted 4oz flat iron steak, two eggs, blistered tomatoes, caramelized onions, roasted sweet peppers, homestyle hash browns, served with toast and our raspberry rhubarb jam
- BREAKFAST SKILLET$19.99
Skillet of homestyle hash browns, bacon, sausage, sautéed peppers, tomatoes with two poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and spring onions
- HUEVOS BOWL$24.99
Grilled chicken, poached eggs, rice & beans, corn pico, avocado, cotija cheese, creamy southwest dressing, shredded iceberg lettuce, tortilla chips, cilantro and green onion
- WAFFLES & BERRIES$19.99
House pressed waffles, fresh berries, whisky maple syrup and vanilla whipped cream
- SMOKED SALMON$17.99
Sliced smoked salmon on toasted sourdough with herb whipped cream cheese, pickled red onions, capers
- MASCARPONE FRENCH TOAST$19.99
Cinnamon French toast served with grand marnier and citrus mascarpone, berry compote, whisky maple syrup, walnuts
- CHICKEN & WAFFLES$24.99
Crispy chicken tossed in sweet chili sauce, fresh pressed waffles, whisky brown-butter maple syrup, cilantro, green onion and spiced peanuts, served with home fries
- OMELETS
Served with fresh fruit, homestyle hash browns Egg Whites Only +1.49 | Add bacon +2
- MEDITERRANEAN$19.99
feta, tomato, spinach and caramelized onions
- MUSHROOM & BRIE$19.99
- DELUXE$20.99
peppers, tomato, onions, bacon, sausage, fontina, mozzarella
- FROMAGGI$18.99 - reg
mozzarella, gruyere, brie, fontina
- HANDHELDS
- AVOCADO TOAST$14.99 - reg $4.00 - add prosciutto $6.00 - add smoked salmon
Fresh sliced avocado, bruschetta, quick pickled red onions, crispy shallots, salsa roja, served on multigrain toast with chimichurri
- THE BODEGA SANDWICH$20.99
Cheese crusted toast stuffed with bacon and fried egg, sprinkle of our smoked salt with side of roja crema and homestyle hash browns
- GOOD-MORNING BURGER$24.99
Smashed beef patty, monterey jack, bacon, sunny-side-up egg, hollandaise, garlic aioli and tomato, served with hash browns
- ROASTED BEEF DIP$28.99
Slow roasted shaved beef, garlic butter, caramelized onions, cheese blend, horseradish aioli, toasted baguette and cabernet jus
- EGGS BENEDICT
Topped with hollandaise and served with fresh fruits and homestyle hash browns
- MICHELANGELO$21.99
Freshly baked buttermilk biscuits, two poached eggs, crispy prosciutto and charcoal dust
- NEPTUNE$25.99
Two poached eggs served on top of crab cakes, buttermilk biscuits and crispy prosciutto
- SMOKED SALMON$22.99
Fresh baked buttermilk biscuits, two poached eggs, smoked salmon, pickled onions, spinach
- MEDITERRANEAN$21.99
Fresh baked buttermilk biscuits, two poached eggs, tomato, spinach, feta cheese, caramelized onions
- PLANT BASED
- RANCHEROS BOWL$20.99
Scrambled eggz, rice & beans, corn pico, avocado, mozza, salsa roja, shredded iceberg lettuce, tortilla chips, cilantro and green onion
- SUNSHINE PLATE$22.99
Foso veef patty, scrambled eggz, homestyle hash browns, with fresh fruit, toast & raspberry rhubarb jam
- PB CAESAR SALAD$9.49 - side $15.99 - full $4.00 - add chick'n
Romaine, radicchio, petite lentils, house croutons, toasted pumpkin seeds, mozza, plant-based caesar dressing
- Plant Based Omelets
Served with fresh fruit, salsa roja and homestyle hash browns with caramelized onions.
- CHEEZE - mozza & varmesan$17.99
- PB MEDITERRANEAN -tomato, cheeze, spinach, onion$18.99
- PB DELUXE - peppers, tomato, onions, foso veef, mozza$19.99
- MUSHROOM & MOZZA$17.99
MENU
Served with choice of drink and choice of ice cream or brownie
- CHARCOAL RIBS$12.45
smoked ribs with BBQ or sweet sauce served with fries
- CHEESE BURGER$9.95
4 oz patty with cheese, tomato and lettuce served with fries
- CHICKEN FINGERS$9.95
3 breaded chicken fingers served with plum sauce and fries
- NOODLES$9.95
bucatini in a white cheese creamy sauce
- KIDS ICE CREAMMarket Price
vanilla ice cream with whipped cream and sprinkles