Mon-Thu 12P-10P | Fri 12P-11P | Sat 10A-11P | Sun 10A-9P
19337 Detroit Road | Rocky River, Ohio (216) 712-4591 | Email Us
🎄 Holiday Hours 🎁
Dec 24: Brunch 10A-5P • Dec 25: Closed • Dec 31: 10A-9P • Jan 1: Brunch 10A-3P
HAPPY HOUR
Monday-Friday from 4-6P
Enjoy $5 Drafts, $2 off Char Cocktails, $5 off Dreaming Tree Bottles & $3 off Select Starters!
WHISKEY WEDNESDAY- Turn any Whiskey into a Manhattan or Old Fashioned at NO CHARGE! Plus... Old Forester Char Single Barrel 2oz pour for just $10!
HEATED OUTDOOR LOUNGE
Located in front of Char, features a firepit and seating areas for up to 6 people with a dedicated server
Cigars available for purchase, featuring our private label Char cigar!
Reservations are suggested - No charge, no minimum
FOOD
DINNER
(C) Char Favorite • (S) Spicy Item • (VG) Vegetarian • (GF) Gluten Free
SMALL PLATES
CHARCUTERIE (C) | 26
cured meat, cheese, preserves + bread
AHI TUNA STACK (S) | 17
AAA grade tuna, avocado, yum yum, sriracha crunch
CALAMARI | 15
arrabiata sauce, lemon caper aioli, parmesan
OYSTERS (C) (GF) | 14
4 fresh shucked, cocktail + mignonette
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER (S) | 13
buffalo sauce, pepperoncini
served with bleu cheese dressing
BRUSSELS (GF) | 10
bacon, maple syrup, pistachio, parmesan
GOAT CHEESE (C) (VG) | 14
pistachio + honey, preserves, naan
CORNBREAD (VG) | 11
whipped honey butter
PRETZELS (VG) | 10
mustard crema + char cheese
POMME FRITES (VG) (GF) | 10
rosemary + truffle, parmesan, garlic aioli
MUSSELS | 15
chorizo, garlic cream sauce, crostini
YUM YUM SHRIMP (S) | 17
slaw, yum yum sauce, almonds, sesame seeds
MEATBALLS (C) (S) | 17
waygu, arrabbiata, parmesan
SOUP + SALAD
FRENCH ONION (C) | 12
cabernet stock, mozzarella, naan
SEAFOOD CHOWDER (C) | 13
new england style, clams, shrimp, scallops, bacon, oyster crackers
PANZANELLA SALAD (VG) | 14
local tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onion, cucumber, grilled baguette, basil vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD | 12
romaine, shaved parmesan, crostini
BERRY SALAD (GF) | 12
romaine, fresh berries, candied pecans, goat cheese, balsamic glaze, red wine vinaigrette
BEET SALAD (C) (VG) (GF) | 14
arugula, local beets, tomato, cucumber, kalamata, red onion, pepperoncini, goat cheese, red wine vinaigrette
CHAR WEDGE (C) | 14
crumbled bacon, heirloom tomato, hard boiled egg, red onion, blue cheese
add lobster +15 | steak +10 | salmon +12 | grilled shrimp +9 | chicken +8 | mushrooms +5
dressings: parmesan peppercorn | blue cheese | red wine vinaigrette
MAC
sub cauliflower + 4
CHAR MAC (C) | 12
cavatappi noodles, char cheese, breadcrumbs
add lobster + 15 | add steak + 10 |
add grilled shrimp + 9 | add chicken + 8 |
add bacon +6 | add mushrooms +5 | add short rib +7 |
truffle dust + bourbon glaze upon request
MAINS
CHAR BURGER (C) | 18
local beef, short rib, char cheese, bourbon glaze, onion straw, pretzel bun, housemade chips | sub waygu or beyond +3
STEAK FRITES (GF) | 31
8 oz prime cut, rosemary truffle fries, garlic butter
SALMON | 29
blackened, whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus
LOBSTER ROLL (C) | 33
hot or cold | buttered brioche roll, romaine, peppadew aioli, bacon, housemade chips
SEAFOOD PASTA | 38
lobster, scallop, shrimp, mussel, alfredo, linguine, crostini
PASTA ALFRESCO | 32
grilled chicken + shrimp, blistered tomato, basil cream, linguine, crostini
FILET (C) | 41
medallions, whipped potatoes, red wine demi glace, asparagus
RIBEYE (GF) | 48
baker potatoes, grilled portobello + onion, garlic aioli + soy glaze
SCALLOPS (GF) | 38
pan seared, asparagus risotto, tomato bacon jam
CHICKEN RISOTTO | 24
grilled chicken, parmesan risotto, blistered heirloom tomato, romesco
LOBSTER + SCALLOP RISOTTO (C) | 32
lobster claw, scallops, parmesan risotto, asparagus
BRAISED SHORT RIB | 29
whipped potatoes, onion straws, peppercorn demi glacé, haricots verte, lardons
SWEETS
CHEESE CAKE | 10
berry, chocolate, caramel
CHOCOLATE CAKE | 12
vanilla ice cream rolled in candied pecans
consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodbourne illness
18% gratuity added to parties of 8 or more
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DRINKS
WHISKEY
The Char Whiskey List boasts about 300 different whiskeys including a selection of Limited Release whiskeys, an Ohio Barrel Pick selection, and our regular Full Whiskey List. Enjoy your choice neat or on the rocks, or in you prefer mixed into a House Manhattan or Fashioned for $3 more.
CRAFT COCKTAILS
(C) Char Favorite • (W) Whiskey Item • (S) Spicy Item
CHAR SOUR (W) | 14
four roses bourbon, simple syrup, fresh lemon, orange juice, cream, orange bitters, egg white, luxardo cherry
MAPLEHATTAN (W) (C) | 14
woodford reserve wheat, walnut liqueur, sweet vermouth, bourbon maple syrup, simple syrup, waffle
CHAR JULEP (W) | 14
weller green label bourbon, mint, simple syrup, blackberry brandy, pomegranate molasses, lemonade
SAZERAC (W) | 14
woodford rye, absinthe, sugar, peychaud's bitters
BOULEVARDIER (W) | 14
woodford reserve bourbon, campari, la quintinye rouge vermouth
HOUSE MANHATTAN OR OLD FASHIONED (W) | +3
la quintinye rouge vermouth, bitters, luxardo cherries | pick your whiskey and choose up or on the rocks
SO BRIGHT AND PINK (C) | 14
whipped vodka, framboise, housemade raspberry simple syrup, fresh lemon, egg white, soda
HERE COMES THE NIGHT TIME | 14
orangecello, aloe liqueur, violet liqueur, black simple syrup, fresh lemon, french lemonade, shimmer
KEY LIME MARTINI | 14
whipped vodka, fresh lime, coconut cream, pineapple, graham cracker rim
HEY JEALOUSY (C) | 14
botanical gin, pear vodka, elderflower, lemon pear marmalade, simple syrup, fresh lemon, tonic, citrus + petals sugar rim, flower ice sphere
MEZHATTAN (C) | 14
cas amigos mezcal, cointreau, la quintinye vermouth royal, cinnamon + orange bitters, flamed orange zest + luxardo cherry
NEW FASHIONED | 14
clément select barrel rhum, bitter truth apricot, muddled orange + luxardo cherry, cinnamon + spiced cherry bitters, sugar cube
MARGARITA | 14
herradura anejo, cointreau, tres agaves organic, fresh lime, salt
A LITTLE HONEY (S) | 14
corazon blanco, peloton mezcal, cointreau, fresh lime, tres agaves organic, pineapple, hot honey
BLOODBUZZ OHIO | 14
campari, sweet vermouth, orange juice, blood orange bitters, ice sphere | choice of woodford reserve wheat, fords gin, wheatley vodka, or corazon tequila
HOUSE WINES
Dreaming Tree Wines glass 10 / bottle 32
Chardonnay | Sauvignon Blanc |
Rose | Cabernet Sauvignon | Pinot Noir | Crush
SPARKLING
Campo Viejo Cava Brut 9/ 29
La Marca Prosecco 10 / 32
WHITE
Kim Crawford Sauv Blanc 14/43
Hess Chardonnay 8 / 25
Hess Pinot Grigio 8 / 25
RED
Napa Cellars Pinot Noir 13 / 35
Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 18 / 49
Prisoner Red Blend 29 / 85
Unshackled Red Blend 16 / 45
BY THE BOTTLE
Stag’s Leap Chardonnay 42
Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 75
CANS + BOTTLES
Fat Head Head Hunter 7.5%
Fat Head’s Bumble Berry 5.3%
Market Garden Progress Pilsner 5.5%
Twin Oast Legitimate Swells 6.3%
Twin Oast Oasteweizen 4.7%
Ace Perry Cider (GF) | Pear Cider 5.0%
Guinness | Irish Dry Stout 4.2%
Heineken NA 0.0%
Miller Lite 4.2%
Coors Light 4.2%
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Free refills on fountain drinks, tea, coffee
We are proudly serving Craft '62 Sodas - all natural Craft Sodas made with only Pure Cane Sugar.
Craft '62 Sodas | cola, ginger ale, black cherry, root beer, lemonade
Soft Drinks | Diet Coke, Brewed Iced Tea, Coffee, Fiji Water, Pellegrino
DRAFT
see specials for brewery selections
Rotating Ohio breweries
LOCATION & CONTACT
Char Rocky River
19337 Detroit Road
Rocky River, Ohio
(216) 712-4591
HOURS
Mon-Thu 12PM-10PM
Fri 12PM-11PM
Sat 10AM-11PM
Sun 10AM-9PM
PRAISE
Voted one of the "Best Burger's in Cleveland" - The Cleveland Bucket List, March 2022
Char featured on New Day Cleveland - Fox 8 Cleveland, November 2021
One of the top 25 steakhouses in Cuyahoga County! - Cleveland.com, February 2022
Rocky River's Char Offers Pretty Solid, Unsurprising Tavern Fare - Cleveland Scene, November 2020
WE'RE HIRING!
Char is hiring ambitious and talented people to join our staff!
Simply email us at char.rockyriver@gmail.com and include your name, phone number, position desired, and a brief summary of your related experience, and attach a resume if you have one, and we will get back to you very soon!