Venice
Get directions | 425 Washington Blvd, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Hours | Sunday 6pm-11pm, Monday Closed, Tuesday 6pm-11pm, Wednesday 6pm-11pm, Thursday 6pm-11pm, Friday 6pm-12am, Saturday 6pm-12am
Sometimes you walk into a restaurant and you’ve got it pegged by the time you’re sitting at your table. White tablecloths? They are Serious About Food. Mason jars? They forgot that it’s not Williamsburg in 2009.
This is not the case at Charcoal, a Venice restaurant that (somewhat confusingly) walks the line between special occasion restaurant and neighborhood hang. There’s lots of wood, dim lighting, and cushy booths. It looks like the kind of place Don Draper would have liked, and also kind of like a hotel lobby. But underneath all that, Charcoal is simply just a great spot throwing down some seriously high-quality food.
As you might have guessed by the name, Charcoal is pretty into grilling things. And we’re pretty into eating grilled things, so we get along. Steaks here come out exactly how you ask for them to be cooked, with plenty of the house made chimichurri and barbecue sauces on the side. The vegetables aren’t an afterthought either, and the chicken wings are some of the best we’ve ever had.
(310) 751-6794
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Bread with Beurre De Baratte $7.25
Cabbage Baked in the Embers, Yogurt, Sumac, Lemon Zest $12
Coal Roasted Shishito Peppers, Snap Peas, Citrus Mango Salt $14
TARTARE
Smoked Mushroom and Beet, Crème Fraiche, Currants $16
Yellowfin Tuna, Pickled Cucumber, Avocado, Citrus Vinaigrette* $19
Beef Tartare, Pickled Fresno, Porcini Aioli, Salsa Seca, Smoked Egg Emulsion, Levain* $17
Duck, Juniper, Pomegranate, Turnip, Cured Egg* $19
STARTERS
Oysters on the Half Shell Garnished Traditionally and Creatively* $20 / $40
Smoked Lamb Ribs, 4 pcs $19.25
Scallops, Pistachio Butter, Haricot Vert, 2pcs* $16
Grilled Lamb Chops, Charred Eggplant Purée* $17
Smoky Grilled Chicken Wings, Oregano, Chili, Vinegar $17.50
Grilled Calamari, Green Beans, Almonds, Lemon Breadcrumbs $17.50
GARDEN
Little Gems, Shaved Market Vegetables, Bread Crumbs, Grilled Scallion Vinaigrette $16
Collard Greens, Yams, Lemon Caper Vinaigrette, Shaved Onion, Aged Cheddar, Breadcrumbs $16
Chopped Salad, Tomato, Havarti, Bacon, Grilled Onion, Kalamata Olives, Jo-Jo’s Vinaigrette $17
Arugula, Dandelions, Asian Pear, Sunchokes, Honey-Kosho Vinaigrette $16
Red Gem Lettuce, Escarole, Green Goddess Dressing, Spiced Celeriac $14
PLATES
Please enjoy our selection of house made condiments:
smoked paprika mustard chimichurri, red wine chipotle bbq sauce, J-1 steak sauce, and charcoal marinade.
All meats are served rested and most are sliced.
Prime Skirt Steak $40
16 oz Prime Ribeye $75
10 oz Prime Beef Sirloin $32
Boneless ½ Chicken Salsa Verde $29
8 oz Certified Angus Filet, Sauce Choron $50
J1-Marinated Snake River Farm American Wagyu Sirloin* $49
Grilled Vermillion Rock Cod, California Citrus, Port Wine, Brown Butter, Mint $39
21 Day Aged Half Liberty Duck, Honey, Coriander (subject to availability)* $60
16 oz Certified Angus New York Striploin, Roasted in the Coals* $55
California Avocado Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes,Fresh Tagliatelle $20
Oxtail Bolognese, Gremolata, Horseradish, Cavatelli Pasta $28
16 oz Coffee Rubbed Durham Ranch Bison Ribeye* $61
Grilled Whole Maine Lobster, Yuzu Butter* MP
VEGETABLES
Grilled Brassicas, Leek, Vegetable XO Sauce $14
Broccolini, Onions, Fermented Black Beans, Mint $12.50
Yukon Potato Baked in the Coals, Salted Butter, Crème Fraîche, Aged Gouda, Chive $14
Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Parsley Breadcrumbs, Fermented Garlic Dressing $16
Coal Roasted Carrots, Sheep’s Milk Ricotta, Herbs, Honey, Black Pepper $14
Grilled Artichoke, Sunflower Seed Hummus, Puffed Grains $18
Sweet Potato Hasselback, Citrus Butter, Buttermilk, Herb $12
Steak Fries with Ketchup, Mustard $12
