Long-running spot serving American & Greek plates in supper club-style digs with a vintage vibe.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4400 Golf Rd, Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: (847) 675-8062
Website: http://www.charcoaloven.net/
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Reviews
Dori Ganan
Last nights dinner was excellent! Loved the walleye and homemade hot rolls. We had a great dinner for my mom’s Birthday. The charcoal has been open for 75 years ! Go with friends and have a great meal.
… moreScott McGowan
Another great dinner at Charcoal Oven
Love the Greek chicken, their warm butter rolls are delicious and the homemade creamy garlic salad dressing on the salad in chilled pewter bowls is just amazing.
… moreLove the Greek chicken, their warm butter rolls are delicious and the homemade creamy garlic salad dressing on the salad in chilled pewter bowls is just amazing.
Emmett McCarthy
We went there for Valentine’s Day and could not have had a better experience. We have been wanting to go there for a long time after driving by frequently and we finally pulled the trigger. It definitely has “vintage charm,” kind of like an old Wisconsin supper club. The cod was delicious as well as the pork shish-kabob. Our server Maria was very pleasant and attentive and provided lots of history about the place. Make sure to stop in the bar to check out the old photos. The only negative we could think of is that the interior is a little dated but it also provides some of the charm. We will be back with family.
… moreLINDA COURTICE
Quiet, peaceful, authentic 1940s supper club owned and run by a family in its second generation. Candle lit. Hand written, classic menu. Not inexpensive, but portions are huge, and vibe is transformational. If we lived nearby, we would eat here each payday as an intimate night out to catch up on one another. Romantic.
… moreMike Honiball
Stopped by this place with friends on a Friday night for drinks. The owner and her husband are great fun and although it was the second of three spots we were hitting up, we just decided to stay there as we were having such a good time. Don’t just drive past and wonder what it is – go check it out!
… moreJodi A
The appetizer was so good. I loved the warm roles, even asked for more which the server told me we’d have to wait . The new roles tasted just as good but smalller and darker. Greek Chicken was recommended and the seasoning was incredible and there was a large serving., got to bring some home. I wasn’t impressed by the small, bare salad or the bland vegetables. I did enjoy the wine too. Pricey food overall really good.
… moreEvelyn Fred
Their so called “Sarasota potatoes” are actually old, stale and oily potato chips – horrible. The “sweet roasted corn & peas” are frozen microwaved veggies. The “rack of lamb” was actually 4 bones but really delicious! The salmon was also delicious! We will not be going back. Our server although nice was a bit snippy. I asked for the creamy garlic dressing on the side. When it arrived it was a glob of mayonnaise with garlic, nothing creamy about it. I commented that it looked like mayonnaise. She promptly told me “that’s what makes it creamy”. The salad is just a bowl of lettuce – nothing else…no tomatoes, green peppers or anything. They were nice enough to offer us a baked potato, in lieu of the chips. Unfortunately by the time it arrived we were done and over it. It was our first and last time there. We now have a better understanding of why it’s only open 2 days a week. C’est la vie! Don’t bother!!
… moreReviewer
This restaurant is almost never open, and when they are open they only take a couple of customers. The meal that was served was just one piece of meat on an empty plate, and the table was set with a bowl of potato chips and a bowl of peas and corn as the side dishes. The appetizer salad took about 45 minutes to come out, and it was just plain lettuce straight out of a bag.
It’s a mystery how this place is even still in business.
Don’t waste your time.
… moreIt’s a mystery how this place is even still in business.
Don’t waste your time.
Howard Clauser
Still popular after all these years! Very friendly service. Lamb chops & the cod are delicious. And the Greek rice pudding is the best you’ll find anywhere. But don’t shake you empty martini glass at the server–or she’ll remember you for 40 years. J/k
… moreMark
Ambiance was what I was hoping for when selecting Charcoal Oven for a nice dinner date.
Beyond that, the food was bland, chintzy and way overpriced. I even had my leftovers brought to me in a Jewel Osco plastic bag, which I suspect is where they purchased the $50 steak that I ordered; and yes, they serve potato chips as your “potato” side. Unacceptable.
All told, I’m not a fan of giving negative reviews, but in this case, the money spent truly was not worth the experience. I will not be returning here, but I do hope the establishment turns it around to what it seemingly used to be like.
… moreBeyond that, the food was bland, chintzy and way overpriced. I even had my leftovers brought to me in a Jewel Osco plastic bag, which I suspect is where they purchased the $50 steak that I ordered; and yes, they serve potato chips as your “potato” side. Unacceptable.
All told, I’m not a fan of giving negative reviews, but in this case, the money spent truly was not worth the experience. I will not be returning here, but I do hope the establishment turns it around to what it seemingly used to be like.