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   Kagey

   Melbourne

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food3service4ambience4

   Was a bit disappointed. Booked months ago and asked for a good table at the time. Did not get a table outside and when asked them was told that one wasn’t available. Can thoroughly recommend the corn bread. Other entree of arancini balls was cold but was apologized for and replaced. Steak sauce choice was very good, but not impressed when one steak came out without sauce and was only then told that the choice of bernaise was not available and to choose another. Cocktails overpriced for the size. Not the best experience and I’m sure there are better restaurants available for the same price.

   Char RestaurantResponded 2 days agoHi Kagey, We are sorry to hear that your experience dinning with us didn't achieve your expectations. We always try to accommodate all the request but sometimes it's complicated with the high amount of bookings that we recieve. We ask you to please don't judge us in just one interaction and invite you to come back to dine with us again. Regards, Vanessa

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   SallyS

   Melbourne

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Fabulous dining experience. Outstanding menu made it very hard to choose !! Tempura jalapeño oysters a standout dish. Great wine list. Attentive service. Steak lovers paradise.

   Char RestaurantResponded 2 days agoHi Sally, Thank you so much for your review. We are really glad to read that you had a great time in our venue. We look forward to seeing you soon. Regards, Vanessa

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   AntoniettaB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Excellent dining experience , lovely food and views . I will definitely be coming back !

   Char RestaurantResponded 2 days agoThank you for your great review Antonietta!

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food amazing, service first rate, great atmosphere. We all had a great night

   Char RestaurantResponded 2 days agoThank you so much for your amazing review

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   DarwinMom22

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Family friendly with a 2 and 5 yo. While definitely more of an adult place, the staff were particularly friendly and accommodating. Kids menu, ice cream and colouring in were a hit. We were celebrating a family anniversary and everything felt extra special.

   Char RestaurantResponded 2 days agoThank you so much for your amazing review. We are really glad that you enjoyed a good time with your family at our venue. We look forward to see you soon to keep celebrating life. Regards, Vanessa

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   Noels

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 2 August 2022

   overall3food3service2ambience4

   Waited too long for food. Ran out of bernaise sauce and did not advise us Steak not cooked as requested

   Char RestaurantResponded 2 days agoHi Noels. We are sorry to hear that your experience dinning with us didn't achieve your expectations. Our produce is source from the best locations in Australia and cooked by skilled chefs to achieve the best experience for our customers. We obviously miss the mark with you and I trully apologise on name of the Admiralty House team. We hope that we can welcome you again in our venue. Regards, Vanessa

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   Henry

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 August 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Good service and the food was really good I would love to come back on my next visit to Darwin. Really enjoyed their beef dish and the oysters were enjoyable with the drinks

   Char RestaurantResponded 7 days agoThank you so much for your great review Henry

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   JazzyJ

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 30 July 2022

   overall2food3service3ambience3

   Hmm, made a booking few weeks ago and requested outdoor. Arrived and was seated indoors, as there was no outdoor tables available supposedly. Seated for 10 minutes and 2 groups of walk ins arrived and were given outdoor tables. Not happy. Requested an outdoor table again and was relocated. Indoors is noisy and canteen like. Service was slow though friendly and the food was good though not outstanding. Had the terrine which was lovely, steak (eye fillet) was average and partners duck was good. Try Phat Mango, lighter and more modern.

   Char RestaurantResponded 7 days agoHi Jazzy, we are sorry to hear that your experience dinning with us didn't achieve your expectations. We always try our best to allocate outside all the bookings that request it but sometimes we can't. We look forward to seeing you next time. Regards, Vanessa

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   BudW

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 29 July 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Food was lovely however portion size was down on what was stated in the menu - particularly when it came to size of steaks

   Char RestaurantResponded 7 days agoHi there, We are glad that you had overall a nice experience on our venue. We cut and weight all our steaks on house. When the steak is heated, it releases juices that cause the protein to shrink so it could look like the steak is smaller. We look forward to seeing you in our venue again. Regards, Vanessa

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10. DJ

    DeniseJ

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 July 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    On arrival told to go to bar to order. Pol Roger champagne not cold enough. Ordered Prawns as entree but steaks came out first. Told them we hadn’t had the entree. Person brought back steaks and prawns and salad and said prawns were side dish and we had to have them with steaks. Salad not as expected.

    Char RestaurantResponded 7 days agoHi Denise, We are sorry to hear that your experience dinning with us didn't achieve your expectations. This experience is far away from the one that we like to offer to our customer. We ask you to don't judge us just in one interaction and we invite you to visit us again in the future. Regards, Vanessa

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11. KT

    KerinT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 July 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Char was amazing, beautiful night, great service and beautiful food.

    Char RestaurantResponded 7 days agoThank you so much for your great review Kerin

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    Murphys

    Northern Territory

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of Darwin’s best restaurants. Food and service is always impeccable. We have been many times. It never disappoints.

    Char RestaurantResponded 7 days agoThank you so much for your stunning review Murphys. The team is above happy!

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    LinaH

    Sunshine Coast

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 26 July 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Lovely ambiance and service by our waitress Mania! Enjoyed the food we ordered however our dessert order was forgotten until we asked for it!! Overall it was a nice experience. Thank you

    Char RestaurantResponded 7 days agoHi Lina, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear that overall you had a nice experience. Regards, Vanessa

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14. CM

    ChrisM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food and service as always in a wonderful atmosphere/environment

    Char RestaurantResponded 7 days agoWe couldn't be more grateful for your amazing review Chris. Looking forward to welcome you soon in our venue! Regards, Vanessa

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15. MC

    MariaC

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food great service. Highly recommend this restaurant

    Char RestaurantResponded 7 days agoThank you so much for your review Maria :)

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    Anon

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 July 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience4

    We were a little disappointed after booking a table outside, we were told it was no longer available. The food was generally excellent, but the zucchini flowers were oily. Drinks service was a little slow, but overall it is still a good restaurant.

    Char RestaurantResponded 7 days agoHi Anon, Thank you so much for your feedback. We always try our best to allocate everyone that requested outside on this area but sometimes we've to give the priority to the customers that booked earlier. We look forward to welcome you back soon. Regards, Vanessa

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17. GR

    GeoffR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 July 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Excellent venue esp. Dry season under the tree, expensive but worth it for that special occasion.

    Char RestaurantResponded 7 days agoHi Geoff, Thank you so much for your review and feedback. We are really glad to read that you have, overall, a great experience. Regards, Vanessa

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    Aleesha

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 July 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    Beautiful place for dinner, good vibe and stunning view.

    Char RestaurantResponded 7 days agoThanks for your amazing review Aleesha!

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19. LM

    LachlanM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really beautiful heritage building, very cultural. Perfect food.

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Thank you for taking the time to review our venue Lachlan! We look forward to you visiting us again. Regards, Vanessa

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    LittleB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 July 2022

    overall3food1service3ambience3

    I’ve had better dinners at my local sports club. Disappointing doesn’t begin to describe the experience.

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Hi there, We are sorry to hear that your experience dinning with us didn't achieve your expectations. Our produce and service is far from any local sport club as we source our produce from the best locations in Australia. We asked you to don't judge us in just one interaction with us, and we invite you to come again and enjoy our hospitality. Regards, Vanessa

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Char was a truly wonderful dining experience. We were there for our wedding dinner with a couple of friends and family and it was so beautiful. The food was amazing… best steak I’ve ever had! Dining under fairy lights was so lovely. Thank you for a magnificent night.

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with a comprehensive review. The type of feedback you have provided goes a long way to both enhance our service standards as well as Kitchen team. It goes without saying, we certainly look forward to welcoming you back to Char Restaurant in the not too distant future. Kind regards, Vanessa

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22. N

    None

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 July 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    The food is expensive for what it is. It is good food but not that good. The wine menu is excellent but the service of that was poor.

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Hi there, We are sorry to hear that your experience dinning with us didn't achieve your expectations. Our produce is source our produce from the best locations in Australia. We asked you to don't judge us in just one interaction and we invite you to come again and enjoy our hospitality. Regards, Vanessa

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23. PG

    PaGaMe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 July 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The food was amazing, a great combination of flavours and cooled just right. We were there for our anniversary and it was lovely to be greeted with complimentary glasses of champagne to celebrate.

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Thank you for your great review! We look forward to welcome you again in our venue!

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    johnb

    Canberra

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 July 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Great restraunt overall, little disappointed they do not take cash payment and then charge a 3% credit card fee. Highly recommend this place.

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Hi John, We are glad to hear that your experience was good overall. Since the start of the year, we decided to be a cashless company in line with our COVID guidelines. The bank, however, has a 1.7% surcharge in credit card transaction with visa or mastercard and a little bit more with Amex and other cards. We apologise if that was an inconvenience for you. Looking forward to seeing you again. Regards, Vanessa

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    DianeC

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 July 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    A beautiful oasis in Darwin, ambience, service and food all very good. The prices are quite so a restaurant for a special occasion

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Thank you for a positive and constructive review! We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards, Vanessa

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    CaraT

    Northern Territory

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely beautiful venue and location. The staff were excellent and the food was delicious. Cocktails were also lovely

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Thank you for a positive review Cara! We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards, Vanessa

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    Cheryl

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 July 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    A lovely meal with good service. It was our 4th visit to Char... we'll return next time we're in Darwin.

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Thank you for a positive and constructive review! We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards, Vanessa

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    PhilS

    Adelaide

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful evening, lovely outdoor setting, sunset, mai tais, food is fantastic with great service, what more could you want?

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Thank you for your review! We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards, Vanessa

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29. CC

    ChristopherC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 July 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The night was overall great. Very pleasant and inviting.

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Thank you for taking the time to review our venue! We look forward to you visiting us again. Regards, Vanessa

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30. JS

    JillS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 July 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4

    Incredibly overpriced. Duck mains was tiny portion. Waygu steak cooked to perfection

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Hi Jill, Thanks for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you find our restaurant overpriced. We source our produce from the best locations in Australia and train our staff to offer you a remarkable experience. We look forward to welcome you back. Regards, Vanessa

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31. NK

    NickK

    Western Australia

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 13 July 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    Seating arranged poorly. (nothing to do with tree). Food unimaginative. Poor flavours and presentation.

    Char RestaurantResponded 7 days agoHi Nick, Thank for you feedback regarding the seating and food. We proud ourselves to source our produce from the best locations in Australia and cooked it to perfection to offer a unique culinary experience. We are sorry to hear that this wasn't your experience. Regards, Vanessa

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    ConsumerZ

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 13 July 2022

    overall4food4service2ambience5

    Fried barramundi was delicious, as was the mushroom and truffle risotto. The wagyu rump came a bit more done than we would have preferred; chimichurri sauce could have had more flavor. Primary issue was slow service; they did not notice that mains order was delayed due to restaurant technical issue until way later. Restaurant has great ambiance with well decorated indoors and lots of outdoor seating.

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Thank you for a positive and constructive review! We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards, Vanessa

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33. J

    Jacey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The setting was absolutely beautiful. The staff where absolutely gorgeous and so friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. Will highly recommend are friends to experience this restaurant.

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Thank you for a positive and constructive review! We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards, Vanessa

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Was told it might be a little pricey. But no difference to similar restaurants in Melbourne. The service and staff were fantastic even when some parts of dinner was slower than expected. Recommend and great view of the sunset

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Thank you for a positive and constructive review! We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards, Vanessa

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    Tanya

    Sydney

    16 reviews

    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 12 July 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience2

    Our waiter who happened to be the duty manager did not look after us well. Our food took almost 2 hours to arrive only after we complained twice. Staff blamed the kitchen but other tables had 2 courses served and eaten before we received our first... they then accused us of not ordering simpler dishes when all we did was order steaks in a steak house off their menu, no special requests... this all caused stress for my guests, so overall very disappointing given that I know Char can do much better from my earlier experiences there ...

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Hi Tanya, We are sorry to hear that your experience dinning with us didn't achieve your expectations. This is far away from the experience that we like to offer in our venue. All I can say that hand on heart we have rectified the issues that evening so that it does not happen again - and I ask you consider giving us another go. I am happy for you to contact me direct at marketing@admiraltyhouse.c om.au on your next visit and I will personally make sure you are looked after. Regards, Vaness

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36. SG

    SharynGA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 July 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    A really beautiful location to celebrate a special occasion. Outside under the lights would be our recommendation (increased ambiance and far less noise from the bar area). The service was excellent (friendly and very helpful). The Pork Belly was definitely THE best I have ever eaten. The Zucchini Flowers and Iceberg & Bacon Salad were also especially delicious and adequate for 2-3 to share as sides. NZ Pinot Noir was an excellent recommendation and really complimented our meals. Many thanks!

    Char RestaurantResponded on 11 July 2022Thank you so much for your great review Sharyn. We looked forward to have you with us again. Regards, Vanessa

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37. GL

    GregL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 July 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Always interesting food at Char - even Patagonian Toothfish. This time had the duck breast and lamb cutlets. Well presented.

    Char RestaurantResponded on 11 July 2022Thank you so much for your great review Greg. We look forward to have you with us again. Regards, Vanessa

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38. RC

    RobertC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The staff were exceptional and my gusts and I will be back.

    Char RestaurantResponded on 11 July 2022Thank you for your great review Jayde. We look forward to having you with us again!

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39. LT

    LauraT

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 July 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    We enjoyed our evening at Char immensely. The service was impeccable, but warm and friendly. The meals were beautifully presented, with good portion sizes and were delicious. We sat outside under a tree lit with fairy lights overlooking the water. A beautiful last night to remember our top end holiday.

    Char RestaurantResponded on 20 July 2022Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with a comprehensive review Laura. The type of feedback you have provided goes a long way to both enhance our service standards as well as Kitchen team. It goes without saying, we certainly look forward to welcoming you back to Char Restaurant in the not too distant future. Kind regards, Vanessa

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40. JS

    JosephS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing venue, great atmosphere, great food and the girl that was taking care of our table was amazing. I forgot her name, I think she said was from Nepal. Great night out. Thank you very much.

    Char RestaurantResponded on 6 July 2022Thank you so much for your great review Joseph. We are really glad that you enjoy your dinner with us. Looking forward to welcome you in our venue soon. Regards, Vanessa

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