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Barbecue restaurant in Edappal, Kerala
What should I order at The Charcoal Bay?
What to order
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Kebabs
Recommended multiple times for being juicy, perfectly grilled, and part of a fantastic meat-focused experience.
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Mixed Kabab
Praised as a fantastic and yummy kebab combination, with reviewers calling it one of the best kabab mixes in Kerala.
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Beef Tikka
Highlighted as exceptionally soft, tender, and not oily, with strong spice balance and considered the best beef tikka by one reviewer.
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BBQ Grilled Chicken
Mentioned as a favorite for its good quality and tasty flavor, with reviewers enjoying the grilled preparation.
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Fish Barbecue
Recommended by reviewers who liked the barbecue dishes, though one noted it was less impressive than the chicken barbecue.
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Chicken Barbecue
Praised as tasty and part of the restaurant's strong barbecue selection.
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Fish Steak
Called really good by a reviewer who was impressed by the overall food quality.
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Cheesy Chicken Nuggets
Recommended for being really good and part of the dishes that exceeded expectations.
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Cold Mezze Platter
Singled out as a standout item and described as the highlight of the meal.
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Creamy Soup
Mentioned as a favorite dish, appreciated alongside other tasty items.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12 to 11:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 11:30 PM |
About The Charcoal Bay
The Charcoal Bay is a barbecue restaurant in Edappal, Kerala. It serves grilled and non-veg dishes, with reviews often mentioning kebabs, tikka, grilled fish, cuboos, and chicken tikka. Reviewers consistently praise the food quality, especially the juicy, well-grilled meats, along with the friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant is also noted for reasonable prices, parking, and dine-in options including outdoor seating.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is The Charcoal Bay known for?
The Charcoal Bay is best known for kebabs and tikka, especially juicy, perfectly grilled meat dishes. Reviewers also call out grilled fish, chicken tikka, wings, and charcoal chicken as standouts, with many noting the food is tasty and consistent.
What dishes are most recommended at The Charcoal Bay?
Reviewers most often recommend the kebabs, mixed kabab, chicken tikka, grilled fish, wings, charcoal chicken, and the cold mezze platter with soft bread. The grilled items are praised for being freshly cooked, flavorful, and served hot, and the cuboos come up repeatedly as a good pairing.
What is the atmosphere like at The Charcoal Bay?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with nice interior lighting, outdoor seating, and a fully air-conditioned dining space. It suits groups, solo diners, and family dinners, and reviewers mention comfortable seating and a clean restroom.
Is The Charcoal Bay good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is ₹200 to ₹400, and many reviewers say the portions are generous for the rate. Some guests describe it as very affordable or low-priced compared with other restaurants in town, though a few note it can feel higher priced than some local options.
Do I need to plan ahead for dinner at The Charcoal Bay?
Yes, dinner reservations are recommended because the place is marked as usually having a wait. Reviewers also mention ordering and paying beforehand, so it can feel more self-service than a table-service restaurant, especially during busy meal times.
Is parking available at The Charcoal Bay?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is The Charcoal Bay kid-friendly?
Yes, The Charcoal Bay is good for kids.
