The Charcoal Restaurant

What a little treasure Charcoal Barbecue is! My Falafel Plate was so fresh and tasty with the Garlic sauce. I looked the Zu sauce as well! Very casual, friendly atmosphere. Order at the register. Ahmed was very informative with several suggestions when I asked about gluten free options. Happy to help. I'll be returning!

We tried this place after smelling the amazing charcoal for over a year, and we finally went in. We were warmly greeted and the service was awesome and everyone was so friendly. The food itself went beyond our expectations in flavor and the portion sizes. Amazing flavor, quality, and amount, and order was received very quickly. We’ll definitely be back…highly recommend!

Passing by from Michigan and decided to stop here for dinner. The reviews were spot on. The food did not disappoint!!
Try the Zu sauce 😋
Service was friendly and quick. My only complaint is that they aren’t closer to home! 😉

Simply delicious. Charcoal is always a treat. The food is hot and flavorful, and never disappoints. My wife told an out of town friend about the place and when they visited, they requested a trip to Charcoal. Ahmad the owner greets everyone with a smile, and I’ve run into him out in the community with his family. This place is just the best. Come and feast!

Amazing food and service. I have had tried shawarma, fries and chicken grill that was awesome and a must say about zu sauce.

This place is simply phenomenal. We’ve been coming here since it opened and we have NEVER had anything but absolutely delicious food every single time! The owner is also very nice and friendly, as are the staff. If I could give this place more than 5 stars, believe me when I say I would!

This place has incredible food! I tried the chicken shawerma platter with rice, & a garlic sauce (on the side) and tabouli salad plus hummus with tandoori bread. Everything was delicious. Fresh and bursting with flavor. The tabouli salad was so so good. The hummus was clearly home made and the best I have ever had. Food comes out very quickly.

The best chicken shawerma I have ever had. I was blown away...the rice was cooked beautifully. The grilled chicken melted in my mouth. The portions were plentiful and well worth the money I paid.

Been coming here since they opened! High quality ingredients, complimented with very tasty food. Owner is very hospitable and would highly recommend

Charcoal is one of my absolute favorite restaurants of all time. They are always warm and welcoming, and the food is consistently and truly delicious. Everything we’ve ever tried has been fantastic, but most of the time we can’t pass on the chicken shawarma sandwiches. They are just next level good. It is clear when you eat here that your experience is important to them, and that is awesome too.

My wife and I were looking for a new place to try for dinner and we ended up here. We didn't know how it would be and were hesitant to go in. As we were deciding and starting to walk away, a gentlemen left the restaurant with his food and told us how good it was and we would be disappointed. We go in, order our food, and it was great. Both our meals were great! The chicken was juicy and tasted great, the rice was good, the bread was really good, and the hummus was the best I've ever had. The gentleman that took our order was very friendly and suggested to us what to get when we told him it was our first time trying the food. Price was good for the amount of food you get. The servings were huge. Both the sauces were so good. We will definitely return!

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 charcoal oven, the smell alone has you nostalgic! We ordered the half chicken plate that came with two sides and the chicken shawarma sandwich with fries! The seasoning on the fries was phenomenal! The chicken marination and crisp charcoal taste will keep you drooling! I am absolutely amazed by the quality and presentation! Must try! 5 stars!

I am from overseas. A place where shawarma is very popular and I can honestly say. This is probably one of the best shawarma i've ever had

Excellent experience. The proprietor was very friendly. It was our first time here. He showed patience with our indecision. He offered a suggestion that I decided to go with. It was excellent! Chicken shawarma plate over rice with tabouli salad. My better half went with the half chicken. She loved it. Such wonderful and complex flavors.

They take such great care of me. Here. The food is Top notch while the menu is relatively limited. The things they offer are exactly what you're going there to get. The chicken itself with the garlic sauce is unbeatable. Slow roasted over charcoals they let me get all dark meat. The hummus and flatbread is outstanding and clearly homemade. The tabouli is always fresh. There's really nothing. I would change about this place at all. The price is more than fair. I go there at least weekly.

This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Louisville! The food is fantastic, everything on the menu is delicious. The owner is very kind and friendly, and the atmosphere is comfortable. If you’re in the area you have to give it a try!

Best food I've ever had in my whole entire life. The restaurant is very clean. The food is very clean. The service is very good, 10 out of 10. It's very clean inside very pretty. I recommend that everyone eats and they are because you cannot miss out of this food. Is like the best of the best.

amazing service, amazing food, amazing environment. i love this place it’s one of my favorites to eat !

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 tender and had that slight smoky flavor combined with some great spices. The Zu Sauce on the side was also amazing, but the sandwich was good on its own. Fries were fresh and seasoned. The Tabouli Salad was fresh and flavorful. Employees (maybe the owner and wife?) were working hard, but also very friendly. Place is small, but clean. GREAT food.

Genuinely some of the best chicken I've ever had. The flavor is spot on I loved the seasoning on the fries. Sauces are delicious. Had an amazing meal here. Come. Eat. It's simple yet delicious. You won't regret it.