Char Craft Steaks
Savor every sizzle at CHAR, Grand View Lodge's premier steakhouse! Our commitment to excellence means we source only the finest ingredients, from premium craft steaks to locally sourced fish and produce, all prepared with meticulous care. Enjoy Minnesota's best beers, spirits, and a curated selection of Old World, New World, and local wines. Whether smoked, seared, roasted, or grilled, our culinary artisans at CHAR masterfully craft each steak to perfection, ensuring an unparalleled dining experience every time.
Summer Hours starting June 15
Monday-Saturday | 5 - 9 PM
Sunday | Closed
Fall Hours starting October 19
Tuesday-Saturday | 5 - 9
Sunday-Monday | Closed
Hours are subject to change.
Char Food And Drink Menu
BEGINNINGS
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
HALF DOZEN RAW OYSTERS-ON-THE-HALF-SHELL GF DF
| $ 29
Mignonette, Lemon, Tabasco
BIG EYE TUNA
| $ 24
Avocado, Roasted Minnesota Corn, Micro Greens, Soy Glaze, Wasabi Aioli, Seaweed Salad, Sesame Crisp
PAN-ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS GF
| $ 23
Candied Bacon, Toasted Pecans, Pecorino Cheese, Honey Maple Glaze
MISO-GLAZED CHARRED GARDEN CARROTS DF V
| $ 19
Pecorino, Herb Oil
CRAB CAKES
| $ 28
Lump Jumbo Crab, Mustard Aioli, Pepper Salsa
BROILED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES GF, V
| $ 19
Sea Salt, Smoked Blue Cheese, Balsamic Reduction, Herb Oil
HOUSE CURED GRAVLAX
| $ 32
Whipped Cream Cheese, Brioche Toast, Osetra Caviar, Shaved Egg
BONE MARROW WITH PARSLEY SALAD
| $ 25
Roasted Beef Marrow Bones, Grilled Sourdough, Sea Salt
SOUP AND SALADS
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
FRENCH ONION SOUP
| $ 10
Elephant Garlic, Fontina and Gruyere, Truffle Garlic Crouton
CHAR SALAD GF DF V VG
| $ 13
Local Greens, Sliced Tomatoes, Red Onions, Shredded Carrots, Purple Cabbage
GRAND CAESAR SALAD
| $ 14
Local Romaine, House Dressing, Parmesan Croutons, Anchovies
SUMMER SALAD V
| $ 19
Frisse Greens, Prosciutto, Cucumbers, Radish, Heirloom Tomatoes, Asparagus, Watermelon Radish, Burrata Cheese, Citrus Lemon Vinaigrette
SHAREABLES
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
15 ea
ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES GF V
GRAND VIEW SIGNATURE BACON AND POTATO AU GRATINS GF
TRUFFLE MAC-N-CHEESE V +5
BROCCOLINI GF V
HERB BUTTERED WILD MUSHROOMS GF V
CHARRED ASPARAGUS GF V
Hollandaise +4
SEAFOOD TOWER
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
CHILLED SEAFOOD TOWER
Cocktail Sauce / Lemon / Chilled Bearnaise GF
JUMBO SHRIMP
OYSTERS
KING CRAB
OSETRA CAVIAR
LOBSTER
SIMPLY CHAR GRILLED
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
5 OZ PETITE FILET GF DF
| $ 49
8 OZ FILET MIGNON GF DF
| $ 69
14 OZ PRIME NY STRIP GF DF
| $ 73
16 OZ RIBEYE STEAK GF DF
| $ 78
20 OZ PORTERHOUSE STEAK GF DF
| $ 89
24 OZ BONE-IN RIBEYE GF DF
| $ 92
ADD-ONS
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
COLD WATER LOBSTER TAIL GF
| $ Market Price
1 LB ALASKAN KING CRAB GF
| $ Market Price
Lemon, Drawn Butter
STEAK SAUCES
| $ 4 ea
Chef’s Recipe Steak Sauce GF DF / Bordelaise GF DF / Hollandaise GF / Béarnaise GF
TOPPERS GF
| $ 4 ea
Blue Cheese / Bone Marrow Butter / Truffle Butter Crab Oscar - 12 / King Crab Cake - 25
PRIME RIB
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
*Creamy horsey sauce served on the side is not dairy free.
16 OZ PAUL BUNYAN CUT GF DF*
| $ 59
Creamy Horsey Sauce served on the side is not dairy free
20 OZ BABE BLUE OX CUT GF DF*
| $ 68
Creamy Horsey Sauce served on the side is not dairy free.
COMPOSED ENTREES
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
BLACK TRUFFLE STUFFED BEEF RIBEYE GF
| $ 98
CHEF’S INSPIRED DISH - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Moment, Truffle Demi-Glace, Herb Oil, Red Wine Reduction
COTE FAMILY WALLEYE
| $ 43
Pan Fried, Blackened or Broiled, Wild Rice Pilaf, Grilled Asparagus, Bacon Braised Sweet Corn
DUO LOBSTER TAIL GF
| $ Market Price
Wild Rice Pilaf, Drawn Butter, Broiled Asparagus
SEARED SEABASS GF
| $ 58
Fennel and Micro Green Salad, Confit Tomato Ragout, Potato Puree
STEAK OSCAR GF
| $ 79
8 oz Grilled Filet Mignon, Crab Oscar, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Broiled Asparagus, Hollandaise Sauce
WILD ACRES HALF ROASTED CHICKEN GF
| $ 39
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Pan Jus
CHILEAN SEA BASS
| $ 59
Chorizo-Almond Crumble, Braised Bok Choy, Saffron Cream
SURF AND TURF PASTA
| $ 39
Cajun Shrimp and Steak, Pappardelle Pasta, Parmesan Cream, Garlic, Lemon
TAP BEER
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
ROTATING LOCAL BREWERIES
BOTTLE BEER
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Bud
Coors Light
Guinness
Michelob Golden Light
Michelob Ultra
Miller Lite
Stella Artois
Summit EPA
Loon Juice Cider
Ole Paloma Seltzer
Surly Furious
ZERO-PROOF BEER
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Athletic Upside Dawn Golden
Go Hazy IPA 0.0
Ultra Zero
Guinness 0.0
BOURBONS & WHISKEYS
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
ROTATING AND LIMITED AVAILABILITY
FourRoses Small Batch
Angel’s Envy Bourbon
Blanton’s Bourbon
Keeper’s Heart American Irish Whiskey
Knob Creek Rye
Michter’s Straight Rye
Michter’s Small Batch Bourbon
Old Scout Bourbon
Tattersall Bourbon
Woodford Reserve Bourbon
TEQUILA
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Clase Azul Platinum
Clase Azul Reposado
Don Julio 1942
Don Julio Alma Miel
Don Julio Rosado
PREMIUM WATER
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
Still or Sparkling Liters
Still or Sparkling in Liters
| $ 8
MARTINIS
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
THE VESPER
| $ 18
Aviation Dry Gin, Vodka, Lillet Blanc, Lemon Twist
MARTINEZ
| $ 15
Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur, Bitters, Lemon Twist
SIDECAR
| $ 18
Courvoisier, Cointreau, Lemon Juice, Lemon Twist
WATERMELON
| $ 14
Hendricks Gin, Italicus, Agave, Lime Juice, Watermelon Juice, Lime Juice and Mint Garnish
THE LAST WORD
| $ 15
Aviation Gin, Izarra Green Chartreus, Luxardo Liqueur, Lime Juice
BROOKLYN
| $ 14
Knob Creek Rye Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Luxardo Liqueur, Bitters, Cherry Garnish
BLUEBERRY LEMON DROP
| $ 14
Absolut Citron, Blueberry Tattersall, Blueberry Puree, Simple Syrup, Lemon, Blueberries
COCKTAILS
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
WHITE NEGRONI
| $ 14
Song Cai Gin, Lillet Blanc, Italicus Liqueur, Lemon Slice
PEACH LYCHEE
| $ 12
Haiken Lychee Vodka, Jacoulot Peach Liquer, Lemon Juice, Soda Water, Mint
JALOPENO CUCUMBER MULE
| $ 14
Prairie Cucumber Vodka, Lime Juice, Muddled Jalapenos, Ginger Beer, Jalapenos and Cucumber Slices
STRAWBERRY MINT LEMON DROP
Absolut Citron, Strawberry Fruitful, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Lemon slice, Strawberries, Mint
BROOKLYN
Knob Creek Rye Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Luxardo Liquer, Bitters, Cherries
WATERMELON GIN MARTINI
Hendricks Gin, Watermelon Fruitful, Italicus, Lime Juice, Suro Elderflower Liquer, Lime Slice, Mint, Martini
THE BLACK PEARL
Chopin Vodka, Filthy Dirty, Whipped Cream Cheese & Sturgeon, Caviar Rim, Ama Bleu Cheese Olives
BLACKBERRY GIMLET
Song Cai Gin, Blackberry Fruitful, Lime Juice, Blackberries, Lime Wheel
PINEAPPLE MARGARITA
Libelula Tequila, Grand Marnier, Pineapple Fruitful, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice
ZERO-PROOF COCKTAILS
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
BERRY GINGER LEMON DROP MARTINI
| $ 7
Muddled Raspberries, Lemon Juice, Ginger Syrup, Garnished with a Lemon Slice, Raspberries
NO-JITO
| $ 7
Lime Juice, Ginger Ale, Mint, Simple Syrup
APPLETEA
| $ 7
Black Iced Team, Apple Cider, Lemon Lime Soda, Apple Slich Garnish
Updated June 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.
Char Kids Menu
Kids Menu
V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
12 Years & Under
Served with Chips, Fries or Applesauce | Fresh Fruit $1.50
Served with Chips, Fries or Applesauce | Fresh Fruit $1.50
Cheeseburger
| $ 9
Fountain Soda
| $ 3
Small Juice or Milk
| $ 3
Chicken Tenders
| $ 9
Grilled Cheese
| $ 7
1919 Rootbeer
| $ 5
Macaroni and Cheese
| $ 7
Updated April 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.
