After my first dinner visit I was so pleased that I came everyday till I tried everything on there menu! All the dishes were so well thought out and well executed :) All of the pastas were perfectly cooked and the sauces are amazing! The chicken pot pie pasta tastes just like it but without the heavy pie crusts, i love the hint of lemon in the crispy squid pasta and the peppers. Loved the cake and cream like dessert. The donuts not inspiring. The service is personable and efficient. fantastic view of the river. Reminds me of a restaurant in LA or SF. Locals haven't caught on yet but made my extended visit to the area more pleasant. read more

My dad and I have been coming here for years and the food is delicious! The doughnut is a staple to our breakfast order, it never disappoints! The service is usually subpar at best. We have to chase someone down to refill our coffee and get more cream, when they finally bring coffee the cream is forgotten so the chase continues. The woman at the front desk seems to have trouble multitasking between checking people out and putting others on the waitlist. Sometimes we can stand there for a few minutes and she never looks up in the process of running a credit card. TODAY, however, was great! Our server Gerri was so attentive. She never let our coffee cups hit empty and brought us extra cream at the start. She was such a breath of fresh air! The food was delicious as always but she really nailed it with the service. I can't praise her enough and hope we have the pleasure of seeing her on our next visit. read more

Excellent food with beautiful views. Live that it's a BYOB, makes it affordable and delicious. COVID precautions were good with significant distancing between tables. Had the vodka rigatoni and my friend enjoyed the soft shell crab. Do not forget to order the bread, so worth it! read more

Fantastic meal at Charcoal last night with family. I have heard about the place for brunch, but I would say they have a wonderful dinner menu. My husband thought the portions were on the smaller side, which they were, especially for the price point. But I think they were perfect, by European standards anyway. With that said, we ordered most dishes on the menu between the two of us and kids. Bread: while we would not typically order bread, it is a must here! For $5 you get a pretty generous 4 slices with a nice slab of very soft butter. The texture, the crust, the soft inside, it was all to die for! Or maybe it's that I have not had bread in years - anyway, you must try it! Apps: we had the calamari, tuna and seasonal heirloom tomato salad. All three were excellent. Tasty and mixture of textures and flavors. Although I probably would have skipped the tuna, just not that exciting or memorable. Pasta: same as with bread, it is not something I would typically order or eat. Their pasta is to die for however. My husband and I ordered Cacio e Pepe Bucatini, and my 6 year old daughter practically devoured the whole portion before we finally told her that it was actually not the kids pasta with butter that she ordered. Speaking of the kids pasta, both kids got one with butter and cheese, the other with tomato sauce and it was delicious as well. And a nice surprise at only $5 a plate. Entrees: I decided to throw all caution to the wind and go all out by ordering Yardley hot chicken, which is actually fried chicken! I don't remember the last time I ordered chicken, let alone a fried kind, but let me tell you, it was worth every single calorie. The portion was large, 4 pieces of mostly thin breast meat. Battered and friend to create the crunchiest crust ever. I had the hot sauce on the side, as was splitting it with kids, but I bet it would have been that much better if the sauce was poured on the chicken as soon as it came out of the fryer. Pure heaven. My husband had the steak. Perfectly cooked, but for me lacked personality or the fatty sear that melts in your mouth. I almost want to think it was maybe sous vided (is that even a word?) and not seared enough at the end...I could be wrong. As if all this gluttony wasn't enough, we decided to try the Rigatoni with meatloaf marinara. Again, excellent. I cannot say it enough, pasta is fresh and delicious. As it would be in Italy. A must try! Dessert was shared between the kids, with me snaking in a spoonful for a taste test. Ok, maybe it was two spoonfuls. Polenta Budino - very sweet and rich. I supposed as it should be anyway. A short word on service. If you want the table by the window, apparently you need to specifically request it in your reservation. We did not know this. I guess a request for social occasion: "anniversary" that I places, did not justify getting a window table. In fact, come to think of it, our special request was not acknowledged at all, what's the point of asking to specify a special occasion then? Overall, we were not impressed with service and I will just leave it at that. Would definitely go back though, as well as recommend. read more

Came here for brunch on a weekend. Was happy to wait the 15-20 minutes based on the stellar reviews. The meal started extremely well based on the taste of their homemade lattes. It was one of the best I've had for a non-coffee shop restaurant. The latte was rich and flavorful. I ordered the create your own omelette to come with cheese and salmon. The meal also came with bread and home fries. Excellent value and excellent service and excellent location (right along the water). Parking can be a little tricky but it's worth it!! Also, be sure to look at the hours so you don't catch them when they're closed! read more

Well, this place certainly has changed over the years. I know flooding wiped out the old building and in with the new, Charcoal. But that certainly doesn't seem like a bad thing. I grew up in Yardley and we ate at Charcoal Steaks N' Things every weekend it was a great little diner-ish place where everyone knew you. Some great memories there, from the counter, the old cast iron pot of the original hot dog cart that developed into steaks n things. Sorry for the jaunt down memory lane, on to what stands there now. I like that they kept some of the name because it was kind of an institution. Obviously I've since moved away and haven't been back in awhile to eat here. I popped in for lunch and sat at the counter. It's BYOB so no "bar", but glad they had a spot to sit without taking up a big table and looking lonely. The waitress was an absolute doll and offered great suggestions when I wasn't sure. I was between a burger and the meatloaf sandwich. Another patron's meatloaf came out and I was sold. This thing was huge and looked amazing. I also got the tots because they also looked great. Well the food was excellent the meatloaf was moist and cooked perfect, it is a buck extra if you want LTO. The house made ketchup was also excellent, much better than Heinz. I devoured this sandwich and the tots. I honestly wish there was more, but trust me the size of the meatloaf is bigger than most burgers! The view of the Delaware is of course amazing, the service was outstanding and the food pretty darn good! While a little pricey for lunch still worth the stop and the visit. I will come back to my old stomping grounds and Charcoal anytime! read more

John and I stopped here for a late breakfast after a morning of activity on the Delaware River. Perfect time to relax, have a hearty meal, and enjoy the beautiful second-story view of the river from this tastefully appointed eatery. John ordered French toast, I ordered eggs over easy (which came with toast and hash browns), and we split an order of sausage. Coffee for me. Coke for John. A few pluses: Personable, attentive servers RELAXING place to dine Splendid view from any table thanks to wall-to-wall windows Multi grain toast available Delicious fresh fruit spread served with toast High-quality sausage Good coffee - and plenty of it Only one mixed comment: Hash browns (julienne style) were not fried crisp, seemed a bit greasy, and were VERY VERY salty (for my taste - and I enjoy salty food). John, on the other hand, whose taste for salt exceeds mine, loved them and happily took them over. On an earlier "coffee break" visit, months back, I enjoyed one of their warm made-to-order croissant-doughnuts with coffee caramel sauce. A real treat for a sweet-tooth. From other reviews on Yelp, looks like we need to return for lunch or dinner sometime... read more

I give this restaurant three stars because of the portion-size compared to price and the overall vibe of the place. The food itself was great. I went with a larger group and everyone was happy with the quality. It's a BYOB so that helps a bit on price, but for the amount of food you get, I think it's a little hard to justify the price. Plus, they don't do much to make you feel like you're eating in a truly upscale restaurant. It's a bit bare, with not much on the walls, it's pretty boring actually. The service was fine, nothing incredible but they did their job. I can't say I'm dying to go back, or that I would tell someone to run here tomorrow, but if you're in Yardley and looking for something different, it's worth a shot. read more

I was visiting the area and wanted to eat something other than Italian food for lunch. Charcoal BYOB is a cute, casual eatery that has wonderful views of the river from every table. Our server was very nice and attentive. I had the Apple & Chicken salad. It wasn't bad but the chicken wasn't grilled. It appeared to be boiled which made it bland and a little spongy, which I didn't care for. Also, there was more stuff than lettuce, which I thought odd for a salad. My boyfriend had the Turkey Rueben sandwich. I had a bite and it was delicious as were the sweet potato fries. All in all, it was an enjoyable experience but the salad could use a bit of improvement. I'd certainly go back again though, if I was in the area. read more

Was at Charcoal again today for breakfast with my Mother and my Wife. Again had delicious food and great service. Nice view,great atmosphere

I've been to this place 5-6 times and it has been consistently good except for one brunch. If I were to rate just that brunch I would say 2 stars. Food was bland and boring and the service was terrible. My "favorite" part was when the waitress just put two pieces of butter directly on the table without even stopping for a second. However, I should stop complaining cause I'm actually leaving a positive review. Dinner is always good. The grilled octopus appetizer is to die for. Their pasta dishes are so scrumptious. Service is very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I have one request for the management "Please get more bread" read more

We love Charcoal, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Food is always eclectic and fresh and our children love the octopus when it's on the menu and of course the doughnut!!! Can't go wrong here. read more

My favorite place for breakfast in town! Service is excellent, food always fresh and always something new in the menu. Best pancakes in bucks county!! read more

Wonderful! The small, but creative menu has apps and entrees that are unusual but delicious. Our server was very helpful in describing them. I usually hate when servers say everything on the menu is great, but in this case, I would agree. We loved our apps of sweet and sour cauliflower, and the app sized pasta of red pepper rigatoni ( with mushrooms and creamy vodka sauce). I agree with other reviewers about the duck breast. It was the best I have ever had. My husband liked his diver scallops. Coffee was also good, which I can't say for most restaurants. BYO and their parking lot are also pluses. Paying $5. for bread, even though delicious, is ridiculous though. read more

Breakfast was fantastic and gorgeous view of the river on a Spring day!!! This is definitely one of my favorite places for breakfast- next time I'm coming for dinner read more

Be sure to call ahead at dinner time to request/reserve a view of the river! Portions are smaller then what I thought they would be but we had a salad, small portion entree and split two desserts and I am satisfied! I thoroughly enjoyed myself, service is always on point and I love the atmosphere of this place! Jenny was a server tonight, she was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive! We never had an empty glass of water, which I appreciate it! The menu is always changing which keeps you on your toes! I love that everything is homemade, the homemade ice cream was delicious and donuts never disappoint! Tonight I had potato gnocchi, & green salad. My boyfriend enjoyed his meal green salad and short rib Mac and cheese with beer cheese!! Don't hesitate to dine here! read more

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This was a welcome return for dinner. Always great for breakfast and lunch, but seem to be missing dinner. The eclectic menu and service was great. A simple minimalist decor, allowing a majestic view of the Delaware River to be its backdrop. read more

Charcoal - Impressive! - New American Near Me - Yardley, Pennsylvania

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Charcoal is a great dinner spot to take visitors - the menu is inventive, and the freshly made pasta - praise. BYOB helps keep the price down a tad so I often get appetizers, a small order of the pasta, and entree and dessert with a cappuccino and leave stuffed to the gills and completely inspired. They take reservations, staff is super helpful and kind. This place never makes you feel rushed. Only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because for how AWESOME their dinner menu is, their breakfast menu is a little weak. I've come here for a before-work breakfast and the options are few, and, well - standard. Which is fine, eggs, pancakes, sandwiches, french toast - all makes sense to me. But I was surprised to see nothing a little outside of the box. Where's that inventiveness? Not even some juevos? Hoping they add to it a bit and bring it up to match the level of greatness that I always find from dining there during dinner. read more

Charcoal is our families favorite breakfast and lunch spot in Yardley! The food is outstanding! Lovely people work there too!

What a great place! My wife and I just returned from what was easily the best meal we've had in some time. We've had dinner here several times and while we've been impressed each time, tonight's meal just blew us away. We enjoy innovative places like Charcoal. It's clear that the kitchen is as skilled as they are thoughtful as their dishes are often well balanced. I particularly appreciate their use of house pickled vegetables in several of their dishes as this seems to add the perfect amount of acidity. The scratch made pastas are always expertly prepared. Tonight I had a pasta take on chicken pot pie. The creamy sauce was flavorful without being too heavy, the chicken thigh was well seasoned and perfectly tender, and the pasta was cooked exactly right. The service was, as usual, casual and friendly but also professional. Each course is preceded by fresh silverware and our drinks were never empty. The seasonally inspired menu changes frequently enough that we've always found something exciting to try. Can't wait for our next visit! read more

Today my boyfriend and I went property hunting and decided to grab food while we were out. We decided to try something local and found Charcoal. I had pancakes and my boyfriend had the darn good cheese steak. The pancakes were great. They were crispy on the outside and light and fluffy in the middle. My boyfriend ate his whole sandwich and said that it was also very good. The restaurant itself was really nice, and we had a table that faced the water. Our server Gerri was amazing and gave us all sorts of recommendations on food, and even places to visit since we were both from out of town. Overall, we had a great experience at Charcoal and will definitely be back! read more

Good place for Breakfast & Lunch . Lovely view of the Delaware River . Get there early for a delightful Sunday Brunch . read more

Oh god this place is so good. They found their niche, and every time we budget to go to Charcoal, we're absolutely blown away by the chef's creations. I love the revolving menu of interesting creations, and the hand-made pasta is ALWAYS. WORTH. IT. Try the bread and butter - it's worth it. The smoked pasta is GLORIOUS. Bring two bottles of wine and go for the sunset view over the river. Excellent date spot if you two want a wonderufl culinary experience, and taking our parents there equals we impress them every time. :) read more

I really don't know what to say about Charcoal. My wife and I ate there tonight and there were parts that were good, parts that were bad, and parts that were just... weird. We parked along the river thinking the entrance was near the giant sign that said "Charcoal". Nope. Other side of the building. So we walk around, walk up, and as we enter, someone we presumed was the hostess greeted us, asked if we had a reservation (we didn't), asked if we wanted a table or booth, and then just DISAPPEARED. Thirty seconds later, a second presumed hostess appears, asks the same questions, and seats us. Given the projected atmosphere and menu prices, imagine our surprise when we were seated in a just-above-Burger-King-quality molded plywood booth. Getting this out of the way now -- barring the odd exchange upon entry, the servers and staff are awesome, and our waitress was no exception. Our waitress took our drink orders, explained the dishes well, and took our meal orders. She asked if we'd like a basket of house-made bread. Sure, why not. The "basket" here refers to how she brings it out -- you're only getting one piece, with some (fairly tasty) garlic- & chive-infused butter. The bread was good, but, c'mon... one piece? After a bit of a wait -- a desolate, bread-free wait -- our entrees arrived. My wife ordered hanger steak with chimichurri & pickled chorizo and potatoes. I had scallops with pork belly. Portion sizes were somewhere between "small" and "lilliputian". The $32 hanger steak was five slices (about 6ozs of meat), maybe half a dozen quail egg-sized potato halves, and at some point, chorizo was briefly sent past the plate to convey some sort of essence but never actually placed on it. Charcoal's $27 scallop plate is three silver dollar-sized scallops on a bed of cous cous and chick peas, with a slightly unmanageable-sized piece of pork belly. The plates were good, but you don't get any choice as to the doneness of the steak (hope you like medium), and the scallops were inconsistently seasoned, though expertly cooked. Dessert is where an already jittery train ride sailed completely off the rails. The menu said "Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake with a Pretzel Sauce" which implies, and indeed was described when we asked, as something rich and sweet with a salty kick. Nothing, not the menu or the waitress, said anything about the dry piece of crumbled chocolate cake served with a shmear of peanut butter and a quenelle that was placed on our table. Seriously, that cake was Entenmann's level. Other various notes: - I just want to reinforce that the service here is great. Really good. - There is no ambient music being played, and there's no curtains/acoustic tiles to absorb any of the noise. You will inadvertently eavesdrop. A lot. - The rest of the interior is really weird. Laminate floors, bargain booths, quality tables, bright blue walls, and bright lights. This setting is begging for dark colors and some sort of ambiance, but doesn't get it. - The "$$" price rating is incorrect. We dropped $95 for two entrees, a dessert, and a 20% tip. That's high. Final note: This was the weirdest, most inconsistent dinner I've ever had. But at the end of the day, the food was good. Docking stars for the ought-to-be-embarrassed dessert and the miniscule portion sizes. read more

Started with the blistered shishito peppers (good, not special) and the sweet and sour cauliflower (good and different). Both were tasty. I was a little annoyed that they charge for bread ($5) but we tried it. Two of us had the braised short rib with roasted baby potatoes ($37) and broccoli and both agreed it was delicious. Other meals ordered were the fried chicken ($24) and the seared duck breast ($34). Each of these was also nicely done. Finished with donuts and coffee. The coffee was not hot. Waiter refilled from a glass carafe and second cup was the same. In general the meals should have been served a little warmer and that cost Charcoal a star. BUT, it's different. I'd go back. read more

I went to Charcoal for the first time for breakfast and then again a few days later for lunch. I met a friend for breakfast and ordered the blueberry pancakes. The pancakes were buttery and full of blueberries. I really enjoyed them. I went back a few days later for lunch with another friend and ordered the veggie burger with sweet potato fries. The burger was homemade, nice and thick on a soft roll. I cleaned my plate. read more

Seating is tight. Wait was long but the food was awesome! The fresh donut was delicious! Great portion for the price and it's byob! Annnnd the view is breathtaking! Definitely returning! read more

So, back here more than a year later -- have not changed my assessment that this is a gem. Maybe no sign, but climb the stairs for a visit to flavortown, a beautiful river view, and BYOB. read more

Love this place. The food is always good. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Great location overlooking The Delaware provides for a peaceful relaxing time. read more

This is a review for brunch exclusively. For starters, I absolutely love that this is a BYOB. Beautiful views of the river and great service make this restaurant stand out, and the food is impeccably prepared. I had smoked salmon benedict, which folks know would easily be on my "things to theoretically eat for a lifetime if you only had 5 options on a deserted island" food, and cleaned that plate. My child ran amok in the restaurant, and everyone was very patient. (Yes, i'm aware that it's awful etiquette to let him do that, but I see this particular blend of family I was visiting but once or twice a year) Did I mention it's BYOB? The price point is high, but the drinks balance that. Everything I tried from other plates was delicious, and the service was prompt. Great option for dinner or brunch. read more

Great breakfast/brunch spot. Great food - you MUST get the doughnut! It's amazing. The breakfast sampler is SO good and a good deal for the money. Love that it's a BYOB so it's a great brunch spot for mimosas! I've never been for lunch or dinner, which looks a lot pricier, but for breakfast/brunch I would highly recommend! I would also recommend making a reservation if you can - without one, the wait could be a while as it's a popular spot! read more

Charcoal - Brunch with a view - New American Near Me - Yardley, Pennsylvania

Quaint neighborhood spot, good breakfast. Hostess can be snotty from time to time. All semi normal, I guess. What really irritated me was I asked for a med to well done burger, ( I don't trust eating ground meat out). Little creep chef refused to cook my burger the way I wanted, everyone at the table ate dinner and then the waitress asked if they could get me something else. Pompous, arrogant, immature move. I know they are CIA chefs but, come on, you are no big chef to expecting people to eat ground beef as you see fit especially when you don't disclose anything about where you secure your beef. What I found funny was, both my husband and I are CIA chefs, as they are and we would have never treated a customer like this. Ps They did happen some time ago, dawned on me I never sent this. read more

The downside to Charcoal is that every time I used to go it seemed like they'd changed completely. Formerly, they were called Charcoal, Steak, and Things... and their menu seemed to be in constant fluctuation. I used to love their open-faced sandwiches which I usually had to order off the menu because they stopped offering them... that was until they changed again and completely stopped being able to make them. But they get four stars because the last time I went it was good. It's more expensive than it used to be and it's trying to be "creative" with its food... at least I think that's what it's doing. I actually had escargot... and liked it. So hey, try it, bring some money, and judge for yourself. read more

So this is my first review on here. A coworker of mine told me I had to go here for a nice dinner. So we did and usually when I'm told I have to try a place I go in with super high expectations and I get let down. Not this time. I went in fully wanting to get the hanger steak but my wife said she wanted to and I wanted to order something different so i got the duck. Now I never had duck before but I figured why not. I was not let down at all, it came with gnocchi that melted in your mouth, a pea kosho and emperor mushrooms. I am not a fan of mushrooms at all but I damn bear licked my plate clean. I would and have recommended this place to others already and can't wait to go back! read more

I have dined here for lunch recently so I was anxious to try it for dinner. The menu is seasonal. The portions are very small for the price. The farm sald was 3 pieces of lettuce, one sliver of raffish and 3 beet sqares for $8! Entrees were tasty but dinfinately portions were acceptable for those who are dieting. Coffee was cold. However, we had a charming server who soon rectified the situation. I will return for lunch or breakfast but dinner is definitely a wate of money. read more

Best restaurant in Yardley! You have to go try the Yardley Hot Chicken! Local spot with nice views of the river, and it's BYOB.

Excellent farm to table fusion influenced BYOB restaurant with great view of the Delaware River. You can do a table full of small plate or order a regular three course meal. The menu changes with the seasons and the food is always special. Breakfast is also served with yummy choices! read more

I went here for breakfast on a Sunday morning, and it was packed. The staff were friendly and quick, and we were seated in minutes. The service was good. My only problem with the place, at least for breakfast, is that the menu is pretty basic. I'd rather go to IHOP. read more

I've been here twice - once for dinner and once for lunch on a Friday. It was recommended by a co-worker when we were talking about donuts. Be aware that there is VERY limited parking, so you might have to park down the street and walk. My boyfriend and I went to dinner. The style of the menu are smaller plates and 3-4 courses. He started off with their tempura fish - it was delicious! I had the octopus which was very good. For my entree I got this really yummy spinach pasta with crab, and he got some really tasty duck. The only complaint is that the portion size doesn't match the price that you pay. However, the quality of the food is very good. For dessert he got the donuts (out of this world amazing!) and I got this chocolate polenta pudding. It was good, and I would like to go back in the summer when you can see out on the water - with the expectation that you are going to pay a lot for not a lot of food. I also went here for lunch on a Friday with my mom. I got their broccoli and cheddar omelet. I was disappointed because I couldn't taste the cheddar at all. My mom got the ceasar salad with anchovies and the soup. The downside was that they brought the soup before the salad which was not what she had asked for. So overall, things for lunch didn't go as well as they could have, some things were out of our control, but I would go back and give it another shot. We also ordered the donut - delicious as at dinner! read more

I can not comment on the food since we never even had the opportunity to sit down but the customers service and hostess are the worst. We called to see if they were open and required a reservation for a party of 4 at which we were told they were open and they would not require a reservation. We told them we would be there in 10 mins and headed over. When we checked with the hostess she asked if we had a reservation and told us there was a 45 min wait. I told her we just spoke and you said we wouldn't need a reservation and never indicated there was a wait. She ignored us and asked us if we would like to be put on a list. Again I asked do you remember speaking to us at which she simply ignored us a kept looking down. I understand Covid has everyone operating under stress but this was ridiculous. She was obviously trying to ignore her mistake and never offered an apology or explanation. We won't be going back. read more