The case always has ducks in it though, so you can’t judge it by that.
Yeah, I will have to call them up when I hit it up next, did you call to confirm before going there?
Also, was it busy? They are usually dead when I go, but I go really late, at like 9:30-10 usually.
Exactly right - I have been there when the cases were full but the ducks were still aging.
I think it gets hard to get one, the later you go, unless you reserve it in advance.
Ah interesting. Makes sense that they have ducks at various stages of aging in the case.
On a side note, “no,” we didn’t reserve one ahead of time. Just showed up and ordered one.
It was about 80% full. Thanks.
damn that duck is cooked so perfect. Mad skills.
I think Charcoal would be a nice place to sit at the bar with a friend for drinks and share maybe an entree and a couple apps. Its not to loud to talk and an easy way get out of there in a more affordable manner.
shhhhhhhhhhhhh
Definitely true, but I never find it to be that expensive there really. I think I usually spend about $100?
My last meal could almost have fed two though, so really it could be closer to $50/person probably, which would be shockingly affordable haha
I have somehow never convinced anyone else to go with me; I go and work at the bar or one of the large tables while eating my steak. Kind of funny.
LOL, after our visit there, I was thinking I could easily just walk in after work, sit at the bar, order a duck and one of the 10 oz portions of the prime cuts and have a very rewarding after work dinner.
Charcoal also has a “bar only” menu that includes a really good burger…though I believe the burger is also on the regular menu for weekend brunch.
The duck is huge. I don’t know too many folks that could eat one alone. And paired with something else…fuggetaboutit
A friend of mine went on my recomendation. They called first and were told there was no duck. I called back for them and spoke to the manager who spoke with the chef and allowed them to serve 18 day aged duck which got rave reviews.
how much is this senior duck?
It’s a deboned breast along with a leg thigh combo. I could easily eat that and still have room for something else. I love the duck but frankly when it first came out, I was a little disappointed in the portion size, especially for $45. I wanted the rest of the bones, the back, neck, etc.
Awesome!
and I I am totally in awe.
I was just sayin’ for me it might be too much.
aaqur:
maybe i went to the “wrong” charcoal?
the noise and music was deafening at about 8:30 last night.
imho, it would be a good place for a man to take a good-looking date who is unable to keep up a conversation… . . . .
The tables seemed well spaced to me and I don’t remember the music being overly loud. I’ve gone on the early side though so I don’t know if that accounts for the difference?
Yeah, super weird. I go opposite, usually later, but I have always thought it was a fairly quiet place by LA standards, not like somewhere where you would struggle to hear someone at your table.
But I imagine noise tolerance is subjective.
Charcoal is probably not a bad place to take a hot date in either case I suppose, but the hot date better eat their steak rare 
i was sitting at the bar.
Thanks.