CHARCOAL CHEF

The Charcoal Chef is a Woodbury landmark that opened in 1956 when Robert Sanderson, a tool and die maker with skills as a butcher, and his wife, Vee, decided to start a restaurant on what was farmland owned by Vee Sanderson's father. The Sanderson's set up a 1950s-style diner with linoleum floors and chrome furniture - the cheapest they could find, and created a menu that centered on charcoal-grilled meats. The Charcoal Chef is one of the only restaurants in Connecticut that still cooks on charcoal, Kingsford charcoal to be exact. The restaurant was a hit from the beginning. It was one of the few stops for truckers and travelers on Route 6 in the days before I-84 was built. Customers now come from all over, drawn by the restaurant's reputation for its great food and friendly service... If you are searching for American fare, come and visit Charcoal Chef today. We are a local family restaurant serving steaks, hamburgers, seafood, and much more straight from our charcoal grill. Let our..

Also known as: Charcoal Chef Restaurant, The Charcoal Chef

Primary location: Woodbury United States