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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... Weller Full Proof Char Exclusive 2oz pour for just $13!

FOOD

STARTERS

CHARCUTERIE (C) | 24

seasonal assortment of meats, cheeses, preserves + pairing

served with naan bread and crackers

AHI TUNA STACK (S) | 17

AAA grade tuna, avocado, yum yum, sriracha crunch

CEVICHE | 17

scallop + shrimp, avocado, cucumber + tomato, peppers, shallot, yuzu, wonton crisps

CALAMARI (S) | 15

salt + pepper crust, thai chili, peanuts + cilantro

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

FRIED GOAT CHEESE (VG) | 16

arugula, cranberries, pistachio, vinaigrette + balsamic

CORNBREAD (VG) | 11

whipped honey butter

PRETZELS (VG) | 10

mustard crema + char cheese

POMME FRITES (VG) (GF) | 10

rosemary + truffle, 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

GOAT CHEESE (C) (VG) | 14

pistachio + honey, preserves, naan

FRENCH ONION (C) | 12

cabernet stock, mozzarella, naan

SEAFOOD CHOWDER (C) | 13

new england style, clams, shrimp, scallops, bacon, oyster crackers

SOUP + SALAD

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

add lobster +12 | steak +9 | grilled shrimp +8 | chicken +7 | mushrooms +5

dressings: ranch | blue cheese | red wine vinaigrette

MAC

sub cauliflower + 4

CHAR MAC (C) | 12

cavatappi noodles, char cheese, breadcrumbs

add lobster + 12 | add steak + 9 |

add grilled shrimp + 8 | add chicken + 7 |

add bacon +5 | add mushrooms +5 | add short rib +5 |

truffle dust + bourbon glaze upon request

MAINS

CHAR BURGER (C) | 16

local beef, short rib, char cheese, bourbon glaze, onion straw, pretzel bun, housemade chips | sub waygu or beyond +3

STEAK FRITES (GF) | 26

flank, rosemary truffle fries, garlic butter

SALMON | 27

blackened, whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus

CHICKEN + SHRIMP (C) (SP) | 28

corn cake, portobello, creole cream sauce

LOBSTER ROLL (C) | 32

hot or cold | buttered brioche roll, romaine, peppadew aioli, bacon, housemade chips

SEAFOOD PASTA | 38

lobster, scallop, shrimp, mussel, alfredo, linguine, crostini

SHRIMP ALFRESCO | 28

grilled 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

PORK LOIN (GF) | 29

bone-in, apple coulis, succotash

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consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodbourne illness

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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.

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CRAFT COCKTAILS

CHAR SOUR (W) | 14

four roses bourbon, simple syrup, fresh lemon, orange juice, cream, orange bitters, egg white, luxardo cherry

MAPLEHATTAN (W) (C) | 14

four roses bourbon, simple syrup, fresh lemon, orange juice, cream, orange bitters, egg white, luxardo cherry

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

made with la quintinye rouge vermouth, bitters and 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 9 / bottle 29

SPARKLING

Campo Viejo Cava Brut 9/ 29
La Marca Prosecco 10 / 32

WHITE

Kim Crawford Sauv Blanc 12/35

Hess Chardonnay 7 / 22

Hess Pinot Grigio 7 / 22

RED

Napa Cellars Pinot Noir 10 / 30

Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 16 / 45

Prisoner Red Blend 25 / 75

Unshackled Red Blend 14 / 38

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 | kola, 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

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HOURS
Mon-Thu 4PM-10PM

Fri 4PM-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

Char Whiskey Bar & Grille Delivers Monstrous Upscale Tavern Fare - Cleveland Magazine, March 2020

Char Whiskey Bar + Grille coming to Sweet Melissa space in Rocky River - Cleveland.com, September 2019

Gift Cards available by phone or in house!

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!

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