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    Charcoal

    4.5 (164 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    eggplant
    Charlie L.

    So happy to have an innovative and delicious restaurant in Edmonds! Love this place... definitely the place to go for special occasions.

    Bartenders choice and Tango with Frida
    Netta M.

    Only stopped in for drinks while on a stroll around Main Street. The bartender, Anne, was spectacular and introduced us to a new amaro by creating a cocktail for us. We didn't eat, but the food coming out around us looked great. 10/10 will return to try the grub.

    Scallops
    Jon O.

    Delicious anniversary dinner at Charcoal in downtown Edmonds! We were pleasantly surprised to find out it's all day happy hour on Mondays, so started off with a mellow Old Fashioned cocktail. We shared the bone marrow that was very rich yet matched well with pickled radish. For dinner I had the scallops that were seared well and came with lots of veggies, though found the beet puree to be too sweet to match. My wife had the generous portion sized mushroom tagliatelle, and my daughter said her duck confit was one of the best she's tasted. We ended with a dark chocolate torte that was super decadent yet not overfilling. Service was attentive but not overbearing, and I liked the modern decor and the peaks into the next door art gallery, that is nice to enjoy while eating! Definitely will be back for more of the menu!

    Kristin S.

    Perfection, 5 stars all around- service, ambiance, food and cocktails. - the cocktails were perfect, didn't meet one I didn't love (smoke wagon, Harry Callahan , Hemingway 2 , French bishop) - I love starting with a not so sweet, pink drink and the Hemingway 2 was it!! A tad citrus made it refreshing and very pretty . - pickled vegetables were a refreshing start. Loved the grilled halumi cheese! - Mushroom tagliatelle- fresh, creamy, served piping hot, absolutely delicious - prime picanha steak was tender and melted in my mouth. The potato cake fried in duck fat was crispy on the outside and absolutely delectable. - chocolate torte dessert and a cup of coffee was the perfect way to end the evening! I can't wait to go back!

    Santa Maria Mixed Grill, Che Vamos!
    Bethany M.

    While the other menu items are intriguing, I went with a group that was set on having the shared mixed grill experience - we opted for the "Che Vamos!" enhancement. It was fabulous, and soooo much food for 4 people. There were leftovers, but not for lack of appetite/collective trying. I would like to return to try some of the à la carte options, but the mixed grill was a really fun introduction to the various proteins available on the menu, as well as some of the sides.

    Khadija S.

    Service was excellent. Friendly staff. Prompt service. No complaints. Drinks were ample and tasty. Definitely a cocktail bar of my liking. Extensive wine menu as well. The vibe is so nice and chill. Now the food, I got the clams and then the smash burger from the happy hour menu. The clams were not washed properly and halfway through the crunch of dirt was a bit much. The smash burger was amazing. The fries were even better. I was really put off by the clams. I'm pretty sure I'll go back though just for the drinks and the vibes. I'll skip the clams next.

    Calamari Steak
    Ashley H.

    I absolutely love this place, the service and food is amazing. Wish their chairs were a little more soft but otherwise can't complain. Cute little place with a full bar and business casual vibe We have been here twice, and can't wait to go back. We recently got: The burrata which was a nice spin on the typical dish if you are not a fan of tomatoes We also got the calamari steak salad which was different I got my go to the duck, I want it again already and the pork. Highly recommend a little pricey but worth it

    Duck
    Staci F.

    Delicious! Highly recommend the Mussels! Done with a tomato based broth, super delicious and nice sized mussels. Others dishes we tried was the fries, kale Caesar with chicken, Duck, and Scallops. The only dish that fell a little short was the duck, but the scallops were perfectly cooked and the whole meal was very flavorful. Street parking and happy hour from 4-5

    Brioche rolls
    Mark M.

    I have been wanting to try Charcoal for awhile so went there in a date night. It is a great dining experience! Excellent service, friendly staff and a great location. We started out with the brioche rolls and roasted beets. Two great apps with lots of flavors! For dinner we had the pork tenderloin and the mushroom Tagliatelle. The flavors of our dinners were absolutely delicious! My pasta and steak were spot on and a great combo. I tried my girlfriends pork tenderloin when she was done and it may be one of the best things I have tasted at a restaurant. The depth of flavors in this dish are absolutely delicious and decadent. If you get this try to get a complete bite, with everything on it. You will not be sorry. No picture but we also had the olive oil chocolate cake which was a perfect finish. Will definitely be back!!

    Duck breast
    Tara L.

    Everything was absolutely incredible! I'm amazed at the consistency every time! Beautiful dishes with delectable flavor combinations and refreshing cocktails! I can't get enough!

    Filet mignon and pan seared chicken
    Mrs. Leila L.

    Cozy upscale restaurant, open swanky art gallery type setting, spacious with modern ambiance, attentive service and delicious food. Executive chef making all the dishes. Unique, transparent view of the kitchen and food prep depending on where you sit. Filet mignon was devoured by my boyfriend, I enjoyed the pan seared chicken dish.

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 Tango with Frida
 Hemingway #2
 Both highly recommended
    Tom B.

    In short Great cocktails & ambiance, food is solid for the most part. Decent entry into the competition for your special-occasion dining dollar in the south county. In long We've been excited to try this place since even before it opened--the buzz has been really good. It's right downtown, which, in Edmonds, means parking will be a pain on Saturday nights (until maybe 8:00, when everyone around here goes home). It's in a corner suite on a hill, which means it has a bit of a daylight-basement effect since the streets are rising around it. But the high ceilings and 2 full walls of windows make it feel bright and airy. Lots of nice art up (there's a full gallery next door) and modern light fixtures brighten the space further. Service is relaxed but on point. They seem to staff just-right--a host, a tender, a couple servers, maybe one expo on the floor, for about 40 diners max. We scoured the menu a couple times beforehand, in delighted anticipation. This was my pick for my birthday dinner with family. It didn't even occur to us until we were leaving that the menu does NOT heavily emphasize grilled and smoked things, despite the name of the joint. What we did leave wondering was whether at least one of us should have ordered a steak. Friends have raved about the steaks here, and they're certainly the most-expensive menu items. We poked around the other parts of the menu, with kinda-average results. Asparagus Appetizer, with romesco, herbed goat cheese, and toasted nuts. We got 4 spears with tips, & 12-15 short spears under those (tips removed). Asparagus, coming into season now, is $2.99/lb at the grocery store. This was $18 for about 3-4oz of greens. I might get this again but only at HH prices. Bone marrow Decent portion, cooked rarer than I've had marrow elsewhere. The crostini were crunchy-hard, like croutons. Bacon jam on top, along with thin slices of onion. I think I prefer mustard and chewy bread with marrow. Thankfully, more and more menus feature marrow these days. Mushroom tagliatelle Very successful dish. Rich creamy sauce, chewy noodles, bright fresh peas adding some sweetness. Duck breast Perfectly cooked breast, just juicy enough to add flavor to the sauce underneath but none of the oiliness or greasiness that often threatens a serving of duck. The potatoes were a little too sweet, maybe due to the tart cherries, which were definitely too sweet for me. Kale was pretty good. Clams frites Solid bowl of clams, great flavor and crispness on the fries. Cocktails 4 for $61 before tip. Great value given the level of quality--these were all expertly made. Highlight(s) of the evening. Hemingway #2--bright and refreshing, visually beautiful. Tango with Frida--tangy and smoky, looked just like the Hemingway except a different shade of color. Dirty martini--not the biggest challenge for their talented bartender, but perfectly done. Smoke Wagon--rich, savory/seasoned, light sweetness and smoke. In the end, we'd come back for HH. The prices here set a level of expectation that's a little beyond what's on the plate, especially given that several places even in the Edmonds Bowl are dialed in on above-average (up to great) food. We liked most of the experience an awful lot, and none of it was disappointing, just needed cleanup in the details here and there.

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