Opening hours
Closed · opens Wednesday 11:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Huntsville: 7:11 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (256) 203-3445 to confirm.
Location & directions
2211 Seminole Dr SW RR5Huntsville, AL 35805
About Kar's Char
Located at 2211 Seminole Dr SW RR5 in Huntsville, Alabama, Kar's Char is a barbecue restaurant. Our Huntsville guide covers 314 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Kar's Char is open 4 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday).
Kar's Char's menu features 43 dishes and drinks across 11 sections, including Plates, Sandwiches, Smaller Meals, Burgers, and Brisket Chili. Listed prices range from $4.00 to $23.00, with a typical item around $15.00. Dishes worth a look include Small Dinner Plate, BBQ Sandwich Plate, and Grab Bag.
Available service options are outdoor seating, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, and it is a good fit for tourists and transgender safespace. The place is family-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (256) 203-3445 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Barbecue Restaurant
- Address
- 2211 Seminole Dr SW RR5, Huntsville, AL 35805
- Phone
- (256) 203-3445
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open 4 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday)
- Menu
- 43 items · $4.00–$23.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for barbecue restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Kar's Char’s weekday schedule with 44 other barbecue restaurants in Alabama. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:30 AM) and closes at 7:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 8:00 PM).
In total it is open about 32 hours a week, 27 hours fewer than the local median of 59. 43% of barbecue restaurants in Alabama open on Sundays; Kar's Char does not.
Compared with 44 other barbecue restaurants in Alabama that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for barbecue restaurants in Alabama
Based on 23 menus with 1,198 priced items from barbecue restaurants in Alabama, the median menu item costs $8.27, and half of all items are priced between $3.71 and $13.52.
At Kar's Char the median listed price is $15.00, higher than the typical $8.27 for barbecue restaurants in Alabama.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Potato Salad | 57% | $3.30 |
| Baked Beans | 52% | $3.04 |
| French Fries | 35% | $3.00 |
| Pork Sandwich | 30% | $8.68 |
| Grilled Cheese | 30% | $5.00 |
| Cole Slaw | 30% | $3.00 |
| Chicken | 30% | $13.50 |
| Bbq Salad | 26% | $10.99 |
Calculated from 23 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Kar's Char there are 5 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 32 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (5), Burgers & Fast Food (5), Mexican & Tex-Mex (4), and Sandwiches & Delis (4).
Kar's Char is the only barbecue restaurant within a mile (2 within three miles). The next closest is Dreamland BBQ, 2.1 mi away.
13 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeGold Sprint0.2 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisArby's0.3 mi
- Chicken & WingsKFC0.3 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodFarm Burger0.5 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexLocal Taco0.5 mi
What to expect at a barbecue restaurant
American barbecue means meat cooked low and slow over wood smoke, and every region has its own rules. Central Texas is about beef brisket with a simple salt-and-pepper rub; Kansas City does a bit of everything with a thick sweet sauce; Memphis is known for ribs, wet or dry; and the Carolinas are pork country, with vinegar or mustard sauces.
What to order
- Brisket – ask for “moist” (fatty) or “lean” cuts
- Pork ribs – spare ribs or baby backs
- Pulled pork – often served as a sandwich
- Burnt ends – a Kansas City specialty
Good to know
- Arrive early – popular items often sell out before closing time.
- Ordering by the pound and sharing is usually the best value for groups.
- Many places only open a few days a week; check the hours before driving out.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Kar's Char's opening hours?
Open 4 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Kar's Char open on Sunday?
No, Kar's Char is closed on Sundays.
Where is Kar's Char located?
Kar's Char is located at 2211 Seminole Dr SW RR5, Huntsville, AL 35805.
What is the phone number of Kar's Char?
You can call Kar's Char at (256) 203-3445.
Does Kar's Char offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Kar's Char offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Kar's Char?
The typical price range at Kar's Char is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $4.00 to $23.00.
Does Kar's Char take reservations?
Yes, Kar's Char accepts reservations.
Is Kar's Char wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Kar's Char open late?
No, Kar's Char usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Kar's Char?
There are 32 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Kar's Char. Nearby options include Gold Sprint (0.2 mi), Arby's (0.3 mi), and KFC (0.3 mi).
Are there other barbecue restaurants near Kar's Char?
None within a mile. The closest is Dreamland BBQ, 2.1 mi away.
How much do barbecue restaurants in Alabama cost?
Based on 23 menus with 1,198 priced items from barbecue restaurants in Alabama, the median menu item costs $8.27, and half of all items are priced between $3.71 and $13.52.
