The Charcoal Grill
“Experience the authentic taste of Turkey at The Charcoal Grill in Southsea. Located on Albert Road, this beloved kebab shop specializes in traditional charcoal-grilled meats and homemade recipes. Each dish is a celebration of flavor, from succulent kebabs to crisp salads, all prepared with the freshest ingredients. Whether you're a local resident or just passing through, a visit to The Charcoal Grill offers a truly memorable and delicious culinary journey.”
Quick info
About The Charcoal Grill
On Albert Rd in Southsea, The Charcoal Grill is a kebab shop at number 121 that cooks its meats over charcoal. The menu runs to 161 dishes, so one order can combine a Chicken Doner Kebab, a Kofte Kebab or a 1/2lb Beef Burger, and the list goes well beyond those three. Kebabs are served with fresh salads and sides, and a kebab wrap with chips is on offer for anyone who wants something more filling. The kitchen makes its own chilli sauce to go with the grilled meat. The shop is family run.
Menu & Prices
161 dishes · mains £3–29- Chicken Doner Kebab£8.19
- Calamari£5.49
- 1/2lb Beef Burger£7.15
- Kofte Kebab£8.74
- Chicken Shish Kebab£8.74
- Lamb Donner Kebab£8.19
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention doner kebab, charcoal grilled kebabs, homemade chilli sauce and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention doner kebab, charcoal grilled kebabs, homemade chilli sauce and chips.
Customer Review Summary
The complaints are specific and serious. Three reviewers describe bad orders: one says the doner meat tasted like it had sat in the pot for days, another reports hair in the food and uncooked meat and warns of illness, and a third describes a late, cold order with slightly pink chicken, a burnt shish and kebab made of leftover bits. Another found the wings dry, and cold, soggy chips come up once. The reviewer who found hair says a refund was refused.
Customer Review Summary
The complaints are specific and serious. Three reviewers describe bad orders: one says the doner meat tasted like it had sat in the pot for days, another reports hair in the food and uncooked meat and warns of illness, and a third describes a late, cold order with slightly pink chicken, a burnt shish and kebab made of leftover bits. Another found the wings dry, and cold, soggy chips come up once. The reviewer who found hair says a refund was refused.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Found a good döner kebab here when we needed a quick bite. Tasted just like we have them in Belgium. Quite a warm personality behind the bar, had a nice chat with him. Which helps to feel welcome.”
- Google user
“Had a really good experience at the charcoal grill kebab shop on Albert Road in Portsmouth. The food was fresh, full of flavour, and really delicious. The kebabs were cooked perfectly on the charcoal grill and came with fresh salads and sides which made the meal even better. The portions were generous and everything tasted great. The staff were friendly and the service was quick too. Definitely one of the nicer places to grab food in the area — I’ll be coming back again and recommending it to friends!”
- Google user
“Great food the burgers were delicious. Chips cooked perfectly.”
- Google user
“Do Not order from this place, no matter how late. Not only was the food 30 minutes late and cold, but the chicken was slightly pink and not fried chicken, the shish was burnt and the kebab was left over bits!!!”
- Google user
“This place is a culinary haven! From the moment we were seated to the last bite of dessert, everything was perfection. The menu is a journey of exquisite tastes. Solid five-star experience.”
Location
Restaurants near The Charcoal Grill
- 0.1 mi£10–40Vegetarian optionsReservations
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- 0.2 miWheelchair accessible
dragon roll, korean chicken, viral salt and pepper bag
- Marmion House4.82420.3 mi£30–40Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleReservations
five small plates, sunday roast, cheese souffle
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charcoal Grill | 2.8112 | — | — | doner kebab, charcoal grilled kebabs, homemade chilli sauce |
| ECLIPSE KITCHEN RESTAURANTVegetarian options · Reservations | 4.9150 | 0.1 mi | £10–40 | set menu, desserts, breakfast |
| Manzoku Japanese and Korean RestaurantWheelchair accessible | 4.9318 | 0.2 mi | — | dragon roll, korean chicken, viral salt and pepper bag |
| Marmion HouseVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.8242 | 0.3 mi | £30–40 | five small plates, sunday roast, cheese souffle |
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