Char Q

Char Q — the restaurant that makes you realize two things immediately: (1) you definitely should’ve worn a nicer jacket, and (2) you’re about to spend more money than planned, but it’s fine because the food is mamash next-level.

I’ve been here a few times already, and every single time I walk in, I get that same feeling of, “Ah, so THIS is where the serious people eat.”
You sit down, open the menu, and before you even order, your yetzer hara whispers, “Don’t worry, you’ll figure out how to pay later.”

THE VIBE

Char Q has that perfect balance of classy, calm, and “if one more bochur takes pictures of his steak for WhatsApp Status, they’re going to revoke his reservation privileges.”
The waiters glide around like they’re trained for Shabbos mode — quiet, smooth, always appearing exactly when you need them.

And the view?
You’re overlooking a golf course, pretending you know anything about golf, nodding like, “Yes, yes, very professional grass.”

THE EXPERIENCE

Everything here feels upgraded:

The water cups

The napkins

The tables

The chairs

Even the air feels like it costs extra

And when your food comes out sizzling, flaming, smoking, or otherwise doing a shtick — you feel like maybe you, too, deserve something fancy once in a while.

WHO COMES HERE?

You’ve got:

Chashuve couples celebrating anniversaries

Bochurim celebrating that someone finally got his driver’s license

Businessmen pretending they’re here “just for a meeting” but really for the short ribs

And that one guy who orders dessert and explains loudly that “it’s for the table,” even though he plans to eat 80% of it

PRICE LEVEL

Yes, it’s pricey.
No, you won’t regret it.
By the time you leave, you convince yourself you’re basically a foodie who “invests in quality.”
And honestly? It works.

BOTTOM LINE

Char Q is one of Lakewood’s top-tier dining experiences — the kind of place where everything tastes amazing, the service is smooth, and you walk out feeling like a more refined version of yourself.

Perfect for a special night out, a celebration, or when you just want to pretend you’re fancy for an evening.

Highly recommended — just don’t forget to budget for dessert. It’s not optional.

We had a wonderful experience dining here! The food was delicious and beautifully presented — the chicken fire crackers were very tasty, the Mongolian beef was excellent, and the steak was perfectly juicy. Our waiter, Elgun, provided outstanding service and truly went above and beyond to make the evening special. He was attentive, friendly, and added such a thoughtful touch by surprising us with a candle on the dessert for my birthday. We enjoyed a chocolate peanut butter cup that was creamy, rich, and absolutely delicious! Highly recommend this restaurant for both the amazing food and the exceptional hospitality.

Located on a gorgeous golf course with large windows, where you can see beautiful sun-setting scenery. Elgun was the best waiter! Literally everything he recommended was delicious! We got a gorgeous bottle of wine. This was literally one of the most delicious restaurants I’ve been to. As seen in picture, Elgon recommended the cauliflower dish. The cauliflower was beyond delicious. It was so crunchy and flavorful with peanuts. This was one of the most delicious cauliflower dishes I’ve ever had and the portion was nice and big. We also got the chicken poppers, which were delicious as well. (in photo the bigger plate was the cauliflower and the smaller one was the chicken poppers.) Elgun also recommended this delicious meat rissoto. It was beyondd amazing, the meat was so soft and the flavors were there! We also got truffle fries and they had such a good amount of truffle flavor, i loved them! And we got the peanut butter chocolate cup for dessert! This place had such delicioussss food, highly recommend!!

Best Lakewood steakhouse! Amazing food, fresh sushi, perfect service - all around food perfection. And check out their outdoor dining option!

I would of given them 6 stars if possible! They truly go the extra mile in service.

The food was exceptional and so fresh!!

The decor and atmosphere created a mood and vibe that made the experience a night to remember.

We will definitely be back!