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Charcoal Restaurant

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Melbourne Building
61 London Circuit
Canberra CBD ACT 2601
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Tel : +61 2 6248 8015
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Cuisine
Cuisine: European, Steakhouse
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Chef
License: Fully Licensed (no BYO)
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This European-style traditional steakhouse has changed little since it opened in Canberra in 1962. The nightly packed tables are the strongest evidence of the Charcoal Restaurant’s quality and success.

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Charcoal Restaurant opened in 1962, and according to owner David Ramage, very little about the restaurant has changed. Perhaps he feels it’s better not to tamper with a good thing by following modern restaurant trends. Sticking to what he knows and what he knows people like has kept this traditional steakhouse a popular and award-winning Canberra institution for decades. The accolades heaped upon this stalwart include Restaurant and Catering ACT Best Steakhouse 2005 and Lifetime Achievement Award 2006. But the nightly packed tables are the strongest evidence of the restaurant’s quality and success.

The signature dish is the 1kg prime rib, served on the bone. Some popular dishes have been on the menu since the restaurant first opened such as the fillet mignon, steak diane and carpet bag steak. Also popular are the seafood dishes, such as the spaghetti marinara, garlic prawns, and fresh oysters from the Clyde River. Charcoal prides itself on sourcing fresh produce and making everything in-house, aside from the bread rolls. The wine list is almost exclusively Australian, and the wines take up all available wall space in the small dining area. The tables are dark timber, lit dimly by lamps. The perfect environment, David divulges, for a discreet lunch with a high profile guest.

Sarah Theeboom, December 2006
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Charcoal Restaurant - User Reviews

John Stafford:

Superb intimate atmosphere with brilliant sound proofing so loud talkers, mobile phone users or more boisterous patrons don't spoil a couple's intimate dining experience. The customer service was professional, attentive and friendly. Food was (thick steak was my selection) cooked exactly to my preference, was well proportioned and very enjoyable. We dined on a Monday evening (7pm) and whilst we didn't book for a table, I noticed by 8pm only three small tables were available. Next time (there definitely will be a next time) I will book a table as I'm sure later in the week and the weekends, bookings would be essential. A great dining experience and no bill shock to spoil the night. Ps: I selected four stars as I expect five stars would be out of my price range.review 08/05/2012

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samantha smith:

The cosy atmosphere, the prompt table service and friendly staff is just the beginning. The steak cooked to perfection was heaven on a plate, never had anything that compares. the only down side would of been trying to remove the alfoil from the jacket potato. A great selection of wines too.review 02/07/2011

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