Reviews for The Charcoal Restaurant in Louisville, KY

A friend of mine recommended this place to me and it didn?t disappoint in the least bit! I ordered their quarter chicken,... hummus, and bread. The chicken is some of the best I?ve eaten anywhere! The sauces were also incredible. I definitely recommendthis place! Read more

First best thing.. Halal!! Top of it grilled in charcoal. It?s Yummy chicken. Not sure when they opened but it?s really nice... place for family dinner (sitting outside) they serve only grilled chicken and they are best at it. Love to visit again andagain!! Restaurant is little small not sure how it will be during winter when we can?t sit outside Read more

Was in Louisville and wanted to grab dinner on my way up to Cincinnati. Came across the Charcoal Restaurant on Google when... searching for food nearby. I will say this is by far the best tasting grilled chicken I have ever had. Grilled on a charcoaloven, the smell alone has you nostalgic! We ordered the half chicken plate that came with two sides and the chicken shawarmasandwich with fries! The seasoning on the fries was phenomenal! The chicken marination and crisp charcoal taste will keep youdrooling! I am absolutely amazed by the quality and presentation! Must try! 5 stars! Read more

I was excited to try after seeing all of the great reviews and really wanted to like. Positives were the staff were friendly and... the falafel was good. The hummus and baba ganoush were not good and had little flavor which was very surprising. Had the foodbeen better the price paid would of been fair. Paid $1 for their Zu sauce described as spicy, it was not (seen in picture). I?llstick to Shiraz for my Mediterranean fix. Read more

After spending a few days with bourbon and fusions we wanted something less... complicated. This was PERFECT & 100% hit the... spot. We (of course) ordered the one thing they were out of - kabobs. Did that stop them from selling them to us? Nope... wegot a "can you wait 15 minutes" - while we wanted to say something like "oh, no, that's ok" we wanted those kabobs more & wereally could wait. So, we both nodded enthusiastically & took a seat. We were rewarded with a delightful spread of deliciousfood & sauce options to adjust to our liking. I mixed everything from my shawarma plate together - no shame. I drizzled onesauce then periodically added the other. Absolutely delicious! The staff interacted well with all patrons & there was a feelinga familiarity in the air. There were clearly a mix of regulars and first timers. The prices were reasonable & good portionsizes. I bookmarked it before leaving the table! Read more

Read great reviews and decided to try The Charcoal on my way back home. Glad I stopped in. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma... Sandwich with Fries and a Tabouli Salad and a drink at about $16. Great value for the food you get. The chicken was soooo tenderand had that slight smoky flavor combined with some great spices. The Zu Sauce on the side was also amazing, but the sandwichwas good on its own. Fries were fresh and seasoned. The Tabouli Salad was fresh and flavorful. Employees (maybe the owner andwife?) were working hard, but also very friendly. Place is small, but clean. GREAT food. Read more

Tasty food, felt like I was in my country really love the place and the stuff were very polite The place is very clean and you... can sit and eat It?s made on charcoal but the service is too busy so there is a wait of 40-45 min on take outs Read more

Tasty food, fast service, kind and professional staff. Clean and cozy small restaurant close to the Westport Road. We ordered... 1.Chicken dish with basmati rice, fries, and spicy zu sauce. 2. Shawerma plate with a tasty tabouli salad, and 3. ChickenShawerma Sandwich with hummus. The food was fresh, just made, as well as french fries. This restaurant offers halal food. Read more