CHAR Grillhouse

4.0 ( 107 reviews )
Checking... 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$30–50
203 Jefferson St, Wausau, WI 54403, United States
+1 715-848-2900

CHAR Grillhouse, located at 203 Jefferson St in Wausau, WI, is garnering rave reviews for its diverse menu and exceptional service. Patrons like Rebecca Parsons highlight the restaurant's commitment to quality, noting the "incredible" flavors and the impressive diver scallops. The attentive service by staff members, such as Jacob, enhances the overall dining experience.

First-time visitors, including Dawn Spurgeon, praise the tender steaks and thoughtfully prepared sides, despite a minor preference for different sauces. Gabriela Guerra appreciates the quick service, especially for travelers on the go, complimenting the well-crafted burgers and interesting bruschetta.

Julie Rock's experience underscores the restaurant's flexibility with reservations and its promise of tasty dishes. Jason Whitley emphasizes the perfectly cooked filet mignon and innovative salad presentation, reflecting the restaurant's creativity.

Overall, CHAR Grillhouse impresses diners with its flavorful offerings, friendly atmosphere, and dedicated staff, making it a must-visit spot for anyone in the Wausau area.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Paid parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For CHAR Grillhouse

Rebecca Parsons
Jun 23,2025
This was our second visit to Char - both times were exceptional experiences! The food selection is very diverse & flavor of food was incredible. Service was very prompt & our waiter, Jacob, was friendly & very attentive. This last time we ordered the diver scallops, which were huge & tasted fantastic, as well as the charcuterie board, which had a great selection of meats & cheese. The water tastes amazing! The atmosphere is very relaxing & staff were so nice. We will definitely be returning!
Dawn Spurgeon
Jun 16,2025
First time dinners. I am always happy to try a steak. CHAR did not disappoint. We live an hour north of Wausau and can't find a good steak. The steak was tender. I wasn't 100% fan of the Chimmurruci sauce but didn't know that and I wanted to try something new. The veggies were great and potatoes were perfect. My husband really enjoyed his burger but thought there was to many fries and reminded him of McDonald's french fries but crispier. I thought they were good. We will return and try something else on the menu, maybe some ribs? Who knows. The waiter was nice, but he was so soft spoken, he was hard to hear. It was not a busy time, so there wasn't any music or people. Still a nice fella.
Gabriela Guerra
Jun 13,2025
Super friendly service. We came in quick, passing by travelling for lunch, called 20 minutes before and ordered 4 plates ahead to arrive and sit down. Th waitress was already all set waiting for us and jus set the table with all the plates ready to go. She was super friendly. The food was good, I wouldn't say it's the freshest farm to table type quality but the combination of the tastes and ingredients was so well thought through and gives you an awesome culinary experience. Fries we're good, better than chips. Salad we ordered with dressing apart which was a good idea because the dressing is good but also very thick and oily. Burgers were really tasty. Bruschetta was interesting and I recommend! Parking is on the street by the hotel, not sure if hotel parking can be used since restaurant seems to be part of it. Bathrooms available and clean. Prices were fair and options were good. I recommend this place !
Julie Rock
Jun 10,2025
I would recommend to everyone. They honored our reservation for Sunday noon luncheon even though they were not serving lunch on Sunday at this time. Shawn was amazing and made it a memorable day. The food was super tasty. Highly recommend if you want a great food memory.
Jason Whitley
May 8,2025
Came here for a solo dinner while traveling for work. Everything was awesome from the service to the drinks to the food. I started with one of the best spicy margaritas I’ve had, followed by the French onion soup which was rich and delicious, and full of onions. I then had a fresh wedge salad but I like a normal wedge salad, it was two baby lettuce heads cut in half which was so unique, I loved it. Generous amounts of blue cheese crumbles and bacon made it extra good. For the main course I ordered a medium rare filet mignon which was cooked to absolute perfection. The mashed potatoes and vegetable medley (many different veggies which I loved) paired great with my perfectly seasoned steak. I’m definitely coming back for more!
B A
Apr 15,2025
Char has amazing food and prompt service! Everything we had there was wonderful. I’m obsessed with the Cheesecurd Spring Rolls. My only complaint is that it didn’t come with more. Prices are reasonable and will vary depending on what you get. If you haven’t stopped in yet, definitely give it a try!
Megan
Mar 9,2025
This was our first time at CHAR Grillhouse. I was a little nervous based on previous reviews. However, we loved everything about our experience! The service, food, and drinks were exceptional!! The My Passion Martini, truffle fries and Wagyu meatballs were AMAZING! We will definitely be back!
Kelly Surdick
Mar 7,2025
We had an amazing dinner! The smoked bourbon old fashioned was great! We ordered the beer cheese chips which were delicious. We had the chef’s soup of the day which was tomato bisque- so good and then the filet mignon which was done to perfection. Kate’s service was knowledgeable so friendly. We haven’t enjoyed a dinner this much in quite awhile.

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