LOCAL FAMILY RESTAURANT

Winner of Four Connecticut Magazine's
2024 Top Restaurant Awards!

State wide runner-up:
Family Friendly

Finalist:
Hidden Gem
Breakfast
American Traditional

Thank you to all of our loyal customers!

 


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LOCAL FAMILY RESTAURANT

 

Since 1956, The Charcoal Chef has been cooking for our Woodbury area friends and families. We offer a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner comfort food – many of them prepared on our charcoal grill, stoked with real Kingsford charcoal briquettes. We serve all the charcoal-grill classics, like burgers, NY strip steak, rainbow trout and now – St. Louis Ribs. Plus, entrees on the lighter side, like Cobb salad, turkey club – there’s something for everyone.
 


“...their onion rings were the best I have had in years.”
Onion Rings

 

 

CHARCOAL BROILED AMERICAN DISHES

Steak

You’ll feel right at home in our relaxing dining room – there’s plenty of space to bring the whole family and large parties are easily accommodated. Start with cocktails, beer or wine, treat yourselves to appetizers like mouthwatering shrimp cocktail, mozzarella sticks or the soup of the day and then ease into dinner. All dinners are served with a choice of two sides; such as a baked potato (sweet or russet), homemade sauteed mushrooms, or freshly made coleslaw.
 


“... a delicious morsel of meat served alongside a beautifully baked Russet.”

 

ENJOY OUR HOMEMADE DISHES TODAY

Or join us for lunch – Dine-In or Curbside Pickup – our franks and beans are a New England favorite, or you can build your own sandwich, our own roast beef, cranberry walnut chicken salad, egg salad and all the trimmings. Trust us, you’ll never leave hungry.
 


“Great old-school place...tons of homemade food and friendly service.”
- TripAdvisor review, July 2021
Salad

 

WHY DINE WITH US?

Dining Room

If you are searching for American fare, come and visit Charcoal Chef today. We are a local family restaurant serving steaks, hamburgers, seafood, and much more straight from our charcoal grill. Let our friendly restaurant crew provide you with dishes cooked just the way you like them. Our restaurant boasts a rustic interior that emanates a warm and homey feel, which is perfect for a relaxing hangout.
 


"...We will be returning regularly now that we found this awesome gem!"

 

OUR GUARANTEE

  • 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed
  • Affordable and Mouthwatering American Dishes
  • Family Owned Restaurant
  • Decades of Experience
  • Best Drinks in Town
  • Clean and Family-Friendly Environment
  • Excellent Customer Service

 

Call Today!
203-263-2538