Restaurant
Unclaimed profileChar Steakhouse and Oyster Bar
Springfield, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Char Steakhouse and Oyster Bar runs a beverage program with clear strengths in cocktails and wine. The drinks menu lists 10 craft cocktails built on named spirits like High West bourbon, Roku gin, and Casamigos reposado, with house infusions and fresh ingredients. The wine list spans France, New Zealand, California, Slovenia, Italy, Oregon, and Argentina, with by-the-glass and bottle options. Draft and bottled beers are available, and there is a dedicated mocktail section with four options. A full bar is noted.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Char'd Old Fashioned, built on High West bourbon with a charred brown sugar cube, bitters, brandied cherry, and char'd orange wheel. For wine, the 2023 Pouilly Fume Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley is a strong by-the-glass pick.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a named-spirit cocktail list with house infusions and a broad international wine selection will find plenty here. The mocktail section and draft beer options also make it a workable stop for mixed groups.
- When should I go?
- Anytime you want a cocktail or a glass of wine alongside a meal; the program supports both a drink-first visit and a full dinner.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $11.50 to $15.50. Wine by the glass is $10 to $27, and bottles are $38 to $100. Draft beers are $6 to $6.75, bottled beers $5 to $6.75, and mocktails are $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list leans on named spirits and house infusions, with drinks like the Mango Shishito Margarita using house-infused shishito pepper Hornitos reposado. The wine list's international spread and the dedicated mocktail section round out a program that covers several drinking occasions.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated cocktails section lists 10 named craft drinks built on spirits including Bacardi Superior, Tito's, Roku gin, Hornitos reposado, Grey Goose, Tanqueray 10, High West bourbon, Beefeater, and Casamigos reposado. House infusions and fresh ingredients are noted, and a full bar is available.
Menu strengths
- — 10 named craft cocktails with a range of base spirits
- — House infusions and fresh ingredients in several drinks
Standout selections
- — Char'd Old Fashioned — High West bourbon, charred brown sugar cube, bitters, brandied cherry, char'd orange wheel, $15.50
- — Mango Shishito Margarita — house-infused shishito pepper Hornitos reposado tequila, mango nectar, fresh citrus, $14.50
- — The Botanist's Secret — Bacardi Superior, Aperol, Green Chartreuse, fresh pineapple, orgeat, fresh lime, $13
Pricing: $11.50–$15.50
Wine
The wine list, labeled LIQUID LIBATIONS, includes whites, reds, and wines by the glass, with sparkling options like Laurent Perrier La Cuvee Brut, Poggio Costa DOC Prosecco, and Ruffino Rose. It spans France, New Zealand, California, Slovenia, Italy, Oregon, and Argentina.
Menu strengths
- — International list covering seven regions; By-the-glass and bottle formats
Standout selections
- — 2023 Pouilly Fume Sauvignon Blanc — Loire Valley, France, $16 glass / $62 bottle
- — 2023 Rose Rock Pinot Noir — Drouhin, Oregon, $20 glass / $78 bottle
- — 2022 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon — Napa, California, $25 glass / $90 bottle
- — Laurent Perrier La Cuvee Brut — Champagne, France, $27 glass / $100 bottle
Pricing: Glass $10–$27; bottle $38–$100
Beer
The beer section includes both draft and bottled options. Draft beers include Voodoo Ranger Juice Haze IPA, Kona Big Wave, Goose Island IPA, Blue Moon, and Michelob Ultra. Bottled beers include Mother's Lil Helper, Stella Artois, Blue Moon, Modelo, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, and Michelob Ultra Zero.
Menu strengths
- — Both draft and bottled beer available; Draft list includes IPAs and lighter options
Standout selections
- — Voodoo Ranger Juice Haze IPA — draft, $6.75
- — Kona Big Wave — draft, $6.75; Stella Artois — bottled, $6.50
Pricing: Draft $6–$6.75; bottled $5–$6.75
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated MOCKTAILS section lists four named non-alcoholic cocktails. The PDF menu repeats the list. Options include the Strawberry Basil Refresher, Mojito Chillito, Oh Mai, and Sterling Citrus, all priced at $8.
Menu strengths
- — Four named mocktails in a dedicated section; All priced at $8
Standout selections
- — Strawberry Basil Refresher — house made strawberry basil syrup, lemon juice, soda, $8
- — Mojito Chillito — mint, lime, simple syrup, soda, $8
- — Sterling Citrus — maraschino cherry syrup, lime juice, orange juice, Goslings ginger beer, $8
Pricing: $8
Spirits
A full bar is noted, and cocktails are built on named spirits including Bacardi Superior, Tito's vodka, Roku gin, Hornitos reposado tequila, Grey Goose, Tanqueray 10, High West bourbon, Beefeater gin, and Casamigos reposado tequila.
Menu strengths
- — Full bar available; Cocktails use a range of named spirits across categories
Standout selections
- — Cocktails are built on named spirits including Bacardi Superior, Tito's vodka, Roku gin, Hornitos reposado tequila, Grey Goose, Tanqueray 10, High West bourbon, Beefeater gin, and Casamigos reposado tequila.
- — Roku gin — used in Pretty in Pink
- — Casamigos reposado tequila — named in the cocktail program
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